IVFDADDIES & GADDIES BUILDING COMMUNITY FOR LGBTQ+ FAMILIES

Описание: This is the kind of conversation people normally have off-camera — the real moments, the messy truths, the stuff you only learn once you’re actually living it.
Parenting is hard—doing it as gay dads can feel invisible. This episode turns that invisibility into a playbook: community, identity, step‑parenting, and real talk on representation.
In this IVF Daddies conversation, Richard and David get honest about parenting as gay dads: the daily grind, the joy, and the gaps in representation that pushed them to build Gaddies, a brand for dads like them. We dig into community, inclusion, and the role of step‑parents in queer families. We also reflect on unlearning old norms, finding connection across the LGBTQ+ spectrum, and honoring trans parents within the broader community.
What you’ll learn:

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How visibility (or the lack of it) shapes the parenting journey
Practical ways to find or build your community—from group chats to local meetups
Step‑parenting dynamics in queer families: boundaries, roles, and trust
Why representation matters for kids and parents (and how to create it)
Rituals that build pride (yes, “Gaddy’s Day” is on the table)
Takeaways:
The hardest part is often the daily routine.
Gay dads have been overlooked in the parenting market—until now.
Community doesn’t appear by magic; you build it on purpose.
Step‑parents navigate unique dynamics and deserve support.
Unlearning traditional norms creates healthier families.
Visibility for trans parents matters across the LGBTQ+ community.
Diverse family structures enrich everyone.
Finding connections takes effort—and pays off.
Creating “Gaddy’s Day” could spotlight gay dads in a big way.
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CHAPTERS (COPY/PASTE)

00:00 NAVIGATING PARENTING CHALLENGES
02:50 CREATING INCLUSIVE SPACES FOR GAY DADS
05:41 BUILDING COMMUNITY AND IDENTITY
08:31 THE EVOLUTION OF QUEER PARENTING
11:25 THE ROLE OF STEPPARENTS IN QUEER FAMILIES
14:15 BALANCING TRADITIONAL ROLES IN MODERN FAMILIES
16:59 CREATING A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT
19:50 THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
21:59 BUILDING COMMUNITY AS GAY DADS
30:48 NAVIGATING STEP PARENTING IN THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY
38:03 CELEBRATING TRANS PARENTS AND REPRESENTATION
40:44 UNCONSCIOUS BIAS IN PARENTING