{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/671b5b5622be238ac94cbd17/671b5b5882583ca5c472457a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"EP8 - As a Gay Man, I Thought Family Wasn't an Option","description":"<p>Join me this week on the podcast for an inspiring conversation with Brendan Spratt as he shares his remarkable surrogacy journey. Brendan, a proud father of two beautiful children born via surrogacy, delves into his experiences and the challenges he faced along the way. As a gay man who celebrated his marriage shortly after the historic 2015 referendum, Brendan's story is a testament to love, resilience, and the fight for family.</p>\n<p>Don't miss this heartfelt episode that showcases the power of determination and the beauty of modern family-making.</p>\n<p>Instagram:<a href='https://www.instagram.com/brendanliveshere/'>https://www.instagram.com/brendanliveshere/</a> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Brendan's Recommendations:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Book: Jane Casey, The burning</p>\n<p>Podcast: Catch up with Louise McSharry </p>\n<p>Wellness Hack: Prioritize sleep and monitor alcohol consumption </p>","author_name":"Laura Farrington"}