Welcome to Season Two of the Stork’d Podcast! In this episode, we revisit host Julia Karol’s family-building journey and learn more about what has transpired in her story since the last season. This episode will also introduce Season 2 and provide an overview as to the purpose of the podcast and why it was created. I’m thrilled to take you on this exciting season two journey, exploring the many different ways in which people build and define family. https://www.storkdpodcast.com/season2 In This Episode:  [ 0:51 ] What Stork’s podcast is all about. [ 4:11 ] My family building journey. [7:58] Navigating fertility clinic closures due to the COVID -19 pandemic [ 9:20 ] Standing up for myself in my own fertility journey.    [ 12:06 ] What my chances of intrauterine insemination (IUI) working for me were. [ 15:09 ] The emotions I had going into a solo parent journey.  [ 17:45 ] How I am getting the support and love I need on this family building journey. [ 20:35 ] Everyone deserves to have a family. Takeaways:  An introduction to host Julia Karol and what to expect from season two of Stork’d “Find out who you are and do it on purpose” - Dolly Parton  “Live life for the story value” - a motto which underscores the importance of our personal stories An update of the twists and turns in my own family building journey. The range of emotions I felt when I embarked on a solo parent journey. The calmness and certainty that one can feel when making the right choice for yourself Feeling the love and support from an amazing community of people who have my back in family building journey. Encouragement to rush in and show love to others “Someone once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me a while to realize that this too was a gift” - Mary Oliver Links  Instagram - Stork’d Podcast Instagram Facebook - Stork’d Podcast Facebook Twitter - Stork’d Podcast Twitter Disclaimer: The podcasts available on this website have been produced for informational, educational and entertainment purposes only. The stories and experiences contained within reflect the experiences and opinions of the guest and may contain content found to be triggering by listeners. Listeners should take care to avoid program content which may not be suited to them. The contents of any podcast do not constitute medical or professional advice, do not reflect the opinions of the podcast or its host and do not create any type of  professional relationship between the audience and presenters.  No person listening to and/or viewing any podcast from this website should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the content of a podcast without first seeking appropriate professional advice and/or counseling, nor shall the information be used as a substitute for professional advice and/or counseling. Stork'd Podcast expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to any actions taken or not taken based on any or all contents of this site.