Dounii Talks

Dounii Stories: Bridget & Marco - From Heartbreak to Holding Hope

Bridget and Marco share their journey from loss to hope, reflecting on the challenges, lessons, and love that shaped their path to starting a family. From navigating heartbreak to celebrating a new pregnancy, they open up about the highs, lows, and everything in between — and how awareness, connection, and resilience brought them here. 🎵 Music by Ethan Lotenero 👉 Find Ethan on TikTok: @avodeae, Vimeo: Ethan Lotenero, and Spotify: Avondeae.📲 Instagram: @douniitalks Sign up for the monthly newsletter: www.dounii.com [http://www.dounii.com] Hosts: Darian Guest: Bridget & Marco

Dounii Stories: Naomi & Mickey - The Power of Support During Postpartum

Naomi and Micky, a same-sex couple, about their journey to becoming parents. We talk about everything—from choosing sperm and doing IUI, to the surprise of having twins, and all the highs and lows that came with it. Naomi gets really real about postpartum depression and living with bipolar, and how having Micky’s support made all the difference. We also dig into what it’s like to navigate parenting as a same-sex couple, the unexpected challenges, and the ways love and partnership can carry you through even the hardest moments. This episode is honest, heartfelt, and a reminder that building a family doesn’t come without struggles—but it’s worth it. 🎵 Music byEthan Lotenero 👉 Find Ethan on TikTok:⁠⁠@avodeae⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@avodeae?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc], Vimeo:⁠⁠Ethan Lotenero⁠⁠ [https://vimeo.com/user186140451], and Spotify:⁠⁠Avondeae⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/artist/58m9PdNTqDiuIlGuGWScAQ?si=31icWwI7RoupdjdqHMjgmA]. Instagram ⁠@douniitalks⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/douniitalks/] Join the community and newsletter:⁠⁠⁠ www.dounii.com⁠⁠⁠ [http://www.dounii.com/]

Dounii Talks: My TTC Journey & Dounii's New Chapter!

This episode has two big updates to share: First, what’s new with Dounii Talks — why the podcast looks a little different now, what’s changing, and where we’re headed next. Second, a personal share: my trying-to-conceive journey so far. I open up about the emotional ups and downs, what I’ve learned along the way, and how I’m navigating this season. 🎵 Music byEthan Lotenero 👉 Find Ethan on TikTok:⁠@avodeae⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@avodeae?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc], Vimeo:⁠Ethan Lotenero⁠ [https://vimeo.com/user186140451], and Spotify:⁠Avondeae⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/artist/58m9PdNTqDiuIlGuGWScAQ?si=31icWwI7RoupdjdqHMjgmA]. 📲Instagram @douniitalks [https://www.instagram.com/douniitalks/] Join the community and newsletter:⁠⁠ www.dounii.com⁠⁠ [http://www.dounii.com/]

Dounii Stories: Annie – Egg Freezing, Genetics, Ethics & the future

Hi, welcome to Dounii Talks! Today, we’re joined by Annie for a raw and insightful conversation about navigating fertility in an unpredictable world. Annie walks us through her decision to freeze her eggs after being laid off, what it meant to take control of her timeline, and the unexpected emotional and ethical complexities that followed. We talk about everything from hormone injections and the disconnect she felt from her body, to the heavy realities of legal paperwork and genetic testing—and what it’s like to discover you and your partner are both carriers for the same condition. This episode is all about the real side of egg freezing—the fear, the freedom, and the weight of planning for a future that isn’t guaranteed. It’s honest, eye-opening, and a must-listen for anyone navigating their own reproductive choices. 🎵 Music by Ethan Lotenero 👉 Find Ethan on TikTok:⁠@avodeae⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@avodeae?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc], Vimeo:⁠Ethan Lotenero⁠ [https://vimeo.com/user186140451], and Spotify:⁠Avondeae⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/artist/58m9PdNTqDiuIlGuGWScAQ?si=31icWwI7RoupdjdqHMjgmA].📲 Instagram: @douniitalks [https://www.instagram.com/douniitalks/] Sign up for our newsletter:⁠⁠ www.dounii.com⁠⁠ [http://www.dounii.com/] Hosts: Darian & Audrey Guest: Annie

Dounii Stories: Ale - Motherhood Made Boundaries Necessary

Hi, welcome to Dounii Talks! Today, we’re joined by the thoughtful and deeply honest Ale, who shares what it was like to be laid off, move cross-country, and find out she was pregnant — all at the same time. We talk about what happens when the excitement you're “supposed” to feel… just isn't there. Ale opens up about feeling disconnected from her baby during pregnancy, the guilt that came with it, and the personal work it took to reconnect — not just with her baby, but with herself. We also get into the beauty and complexity of receiving help from family, and how Ale learned to set boundaries in order to protect her new identity and her growing family. It’s a conversation full of nuance, growth, and so many quiet truths about becoming a parent. 🎵 Music by Ethan Lotenero 👉 Find Ethan on TikTok:⁠@avodeae⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@avodeae?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc], Vimeo:⁠Ethan Lotenero⁠ [https://vimeo.com/user186140451], and Spotify:⁠Avondeae⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/artist/58m9PdNTqDiuIlGuGWScAQ?si=31icWwI7RoupdjdqHMjgmA].📲 Instagram: @douniitalks [https://www.instagram.com/douniitalks/] Website:⁠⁠ www.dounii.com⁠⁠ [http://www.dounii.com/] Hosts: Darian & Audrey Guest: Ale