Your Cup of Joy with Ariana Joy Christie
‘Your Cup Of Joy with Ariana Joy Christie’ represents a community of people coming together to learn more about self-care and about the importance of doing things FOR yourself. It’s a space to inspire, to learn, to grow and to challenge.
For many years, Instagram has been a profound tool in understanding and cultivating community during both the challenging and grief-filled moments in Ariana’s life, along with the beautiful and empowering ones. Ultimately, she has curated this powerful space that embraced and supported her healing journey, all while establishing intimate connections and relationships filled with immense support and care!
‘Your Cup Of Joy’ will continue to welcome a culture of community and sharing, welcoming a new audience into empowering and honest conversations and moments.
Each episode of ‘Your Cup Of Joy’ will leave you with a feeling of gratitude, compassion, and inspiration - for yourself and your community. Ariana is on a mission to encourage other people (including herself) to indulge in self care, regardless of who you are and what that looks like for you. Taking the time to fulfill yourself, enables you to show up better in the relationships and roles you play in life. This is a system and community of support and accountability!
So, what are you waiting for?! Take your moments and tune in to weekly episodes with Ariana Joy Christie that will be sure to encourage you to … fill YOUR cup with joy!
Your Cup of Joy with Ariana Joy Christie
The Road to Parenthood: Navigating Egg Donation and Surrogacy with Austin Please
Welcome to this week's episode of Your Cup of Joy! Today, we have a very special guest joining us to share their incredible journey through egg donation, surrogacy, and the transformative experience of becoming a parent. If you tuned in last week, you’ll have an idea, welcome Austin, one of my intended parents!
In today's conversation, we hear Austin's perspective on his and his partner's path to parenthood. We discuss the pivotal decisions that led them to pursue this journey, the meticulous process of selecting an egg donor and surrogate platform, and the deeply personal choices involved in choosing both an egg donor and surrogate. Despite the advice against it, Austin opens up about their decision for an open connection, highlighting the values that guided their family planning.
Throughout this episode, we tackle common questions about egg donation and surrogacy, offering insights into what happens when you find the "perfect person" for your journey. We also touch on sensitive topics like infertility and pregnancy loss within the context of surrogacy, shedding light on the emotional complexities involved.
Most importantly, Austin shares how this entire process has profoundly shaped their family dynamic, offering hope and encouragement to others considering a similar path. Whether you're curious about starting this journey yourself or simply want to understand more about the experience, we hope this conversation provides valuable insights and inspiration.
Tune in to learn more about the realities, challenges, and joys of egg donation and surrogacy, and discover how love and determination can create a beautiful family story.
Austin’s Links:
Instagram: @austnplz
Website: www.austinplease.com
Ariana's Links:
Website
Instagram: @ArianaJoyChristie
@YourCupofJoyPodcast
TikTok: @ArianaChristie
