Surrogacy: the good, the bad, and the money (with Sam Mathews)

ALL of your surrogate/gestation carrier questions will be answered in today's fascinating episode with Sam Mathews, a woman sharing her journey with the world on social media. Sam opens up about all of the challenges, joys, and intimate details of carrying a baby for another family. From navigating contractual obligations to managing public perceptions, Sam offers a refreshingly honest portrayal of her experience (which she's been through twice so far). We get into all the financial aspects of surrogacy (plus a shocking revelation about the compensation structure for her current journey), plus the impact this role can have on personal relationships as well as her own marriage. We dive deep and I ask ALL of your pressing questions in today's episode. Join us to discover the unspoken trials and tribulations of this selfless contribution, as Sam provides a raw and unfiltered perspective on her extraordinary journey. Follow Sam & Dan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearedanandsam Sponsors: Armoire: Go to armoire.style/realstuff to get up to 50% off your first month. Just Thrive: Justthrivehealth.com and use promo code REALSTUFF for 20% off a 90-day bottle of Just Thrive Probiotic and Just Calm: https://justthrivehealth.com/discount/REALSTUFF  Watch this episode in video form on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjmevEcbh5h5FEX0pazPEtN86t7eb2OgX  To apply to be a guest on the show, visit luciefink.com/apply and send us your story.  I also want to extend a special thank you to East Love for the show's theme song, Rolling Stone.  Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealstuffpod  Find Lucie here:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luciebfink/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@luciebfink  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/luciebfink  Website: https://luciefink.com/  Produced by Cloud10 and Clamor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Real Stuff is a weekly podcast series hosted by Lucie Fink who has spent the past decade getting curious and creating engaging and educational content for an audience of millions. On this show, you won’t hear your favorite guests talk about things they typically share — rather, Lucie pulls them deep into some of the world’s most taboo topics, asking intensely personal questions about sex, money, and mental health, all in an effort to help you feel less alone as you navigate through the world. And the best part: we want to invite YOU onto the show. Apply to call in as an anonymous guest at luciefink.com/apply. Pop in your voyeuristic headphones, or call in and spill your secrets! Visit Lucie on Instagram (@luciebfink) and find the show across social media @therealstuffpod.