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Meet Chelsey, our half sister from the same mister. Chelsey has a unique perspective about what finding out you are donor conceived in your 20s can be like. Does it change everything? Does it change anything? Chelsey - thanks for chatting with us! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok. Email us at [email protected] Music by Wizard of Loneliness, Courtesy of Halcyon Tapes

Y'all thought we were only talking donor conception?  Family trauma comes in all forms - Nicole's story checks a LOT of those boxes. Nicole, a former TV news reporter and Jeremy's close friend, shares with Ally and Jeremy about her father's black market adoption and untimely death, her mother's subsequent demons, growing up half white, half Palestinian, accidentally revealing her ex-boyfriend's family secret, and SO much more.  Books mentioned in the episode: Before We Were Yours - Lisa WingateThe Baby Thief: The Untold Story of Georgia Tann, the Baby Seller Who Corrupted Adoption - Barbara Bisantz RaymondThe Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure - Jonathan HaidtFollow us on Instagram and TikTok. Email us at [email protected] Music by Wizard of Loneliness, Courtesy of Halcyon Tapes

Meet Jodie - recipient parent and mom to our half brothers, Greg and Joe! Jodie talks about her path to using a sperm donor, what the selection process was like for her, and her thoughts on Greg and Joe connecting with 20+ half siblings and the donor. Thanks for chatting with us, Jodie! Follow us on Instagram. Email us at [email protected] Music by Wizard of Loneliness, Courtesy of Halcyon Tapes

Content Warning: A suicide attempt is mentioned in this episode, which we know can be distressing. The discussion occurs at the 13-minute mark and lasts until the 14-minute mark. If you’re in the US and you or someone you know needs help, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.   Our Father is the new Netflix documentary about how an at-home DNA test revealed a shocking scheme involving donor sperm, massive fertility fraud, and a cohort of 94+ siblings. One of the siblings is Jason Hyatt. Jason joined Ally, Jeremy, Shannon, and Meg to talk about his experience with being conceived via what his parents believed to be sperm donation, his thoughts on the podcast, and lots of behind-the-scenes info. We had such an incredible time talking with Jason - we know you'll love this one! Follow us on Instagram. Email us at [email protected] Music by Wizard of Loneliness, Courtesy of Halcyon Tapes

Here we go again! New logo. New topics. NEW HOSTS! Join Ally, Jeremy, Shannon and Meg - all half siblings - as they talk all things donor conception, family, and more. In this episode, Ally will catch you up on her life since the last episode and will introduce you to THREE of her half siblings - all from the same donor. We are so excited to share with you the next chapter - welcome to Half of Us! Follow us on Instagram. Email us at [email protected] Music by Wizard of Loneliness, Courtesy of Halcyon Tapes

The next chapter of Half of Me is coming very soon! Stay tuned for details. For more info, follow us at @halfofuspod on Instagram!

Hi, everyone! Wow - it's been a minute... actually, it's been a year and 3ish months, but who's counting? I'm here to update you on my life since my last episode. 2020 was a crazy year, wasn't it? Questions? Want to connect? Follow me on Instagram. -Ally

Hey all! I hope you had a fabulous Christmas. In this episode, I run through my 2019 resolutions, talk about what I learned this year through my DNA and fertility discoveries, and close out with setting new intentions for 2020. Visit my website. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter. Email me at [email protected]. Art by WoodsTAK - Instagram // Etsy Music by Wizard of Loneliness, Courtesy of Halcyon Tapes

I'm continuing the question and answer series. This week, I tackle telling extended family - to tell or not to tell? Also in the episode: I say moist too many times and I give you an update on my fertility ~journey~ Check out Jana Rupnow's new podcast - Three Makes Baby. Follow Jana here. Also give the Male Infertility Podcast a listen! Follow Nick on Instagram while you're at it. Visit my website. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter. Email me at [email protected]. Art by WoodsTAK - Instagram // Etsy Music by Wizard of Loneliness, Courtesy of Halcyon Tapes

Hey all! I'm back - it's been a minute. I've missed you! Lots in store for you today... What I've been up to since we last spoke(In)fertility updates2 big life moments for me - trigger warning: pregnancy loss2 audience questions to begin the Q&A series.Also - check out Jana Rupnow's new podcast - Three Makes Baby Visit my website. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter. Email me at [email protected]. Art by WoodsTAK - Instagram // Etsy Music by Wizard of Loneliness, Courtesy of Halcyon Tapes

WOW it's been a minute... here's a (not so) brief update on what I've been up to over the last several weeks. Spoiler alert: new brother, Google is my worst enemy, and I have a plan for getting pregnant!

Alex is a soon-to-be-dad with male factor infertility. In this episode, we talk about his journey with his wife from deciding on parenthood to soon discovering that they were facing infertility. Alex talks about grief, deciding on a sperm donor, and moving ahead with the journey. We also discuss important resources along the way. Following my conversation with Alex, I'll also talk about what's ahead for the podcast and for me. Mentioned in the episode: Follow Alex on Instagram. Jana Rupnow is an incredible resource - check her out! Visit our website. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. Email us at [email protected]. Art by WoodsTAK - Instagram // Etsy Music by Wizard of Loneliness, Courtesy of Halcyon Tapes