Season 4 Episode 3: Caroline's story. A second journey through surrogacy (first time in Georgia), an uncommon scenario and her perspective as a Doctor
16/03/2026 | 55 mins.
In this episode Liz chats with Caroline about her journey in Georgia. Originally from the UK and now settled in Australia, Caroline and her husband had explored and gone through a previous surrogacy journey and then many avenues and other countries before finally embarking on their second surrogacy journey in Tbilisi. With quite an uncommon situation to become parents; as a doctor Caroline wanted the best possible outcome and care for both their baby and surrogate and is now a strong advocate in the best way to help create or grow your family. Support the show
Season 4 Episode 2: Lauren's Story. A 27 year journey to become a parent through surrogacy
24/02/2026 | 1h 2 mins.
It's a LONG episode! Meet Lauren and listen to her incredible story of hope, strength and the power that anything is possible. A 27 year journey to become a parent led Lauren and her partner to surrogacy in Georgia. From getting embryos out of Australia to some tough decisions; including their baby girl born at 29 weeks. It is an amazing story to share with our community around the world. Support the show
Season 4 Episode 1: Liz welcome in 2026 with her thoughts, Tbilisi accommodation areas, shipping embryos, upcoming seminars and more
20/01/2026 | 20 mins.
In the first episode for 2026 Liz talks about what's been happening in her life and the upcoming Chachava free seminars in Australia. Other topics include Accommodation areas in Tbilisi Shipping Embryos Surrogacy reform General thoughts
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Season 3 Episode 6: Irina's story. Discussing her experiences with her surrogate, the timeline of her journey, the birth and much more
13/11/2025 | 55 mins.
In this episode Liz chats to Irina, a new Mum who is currently in Tbilisi with their one month old son Daniel. Irina discusses with Liz the following: Timeline from start to finish Surrogate care and relationship Discussion about the ABC news article and story that featured her surrogate and son Thoughts on the clinic, the processes and the exit process for Canadians (they live in Dubai) The birth story General thoughts and observations Support the show
Season 3 Episode 5: All about Maluna. Liz chats to two new Mum's; Lauren and Irina about staying at "Maluna"
04/11/2025 | 52 mins.
All about Maluna! What is Maluna? Maluna is a state of the hotel private facility with all details and needs for newborns and parents to make them feel comfortable, safe and respected during their stay. While thinking about the concept of the hotel; the inspiration was for the couple who have travelled to a foreign country and want to enjoy the most precious time of their lives in beautiful surroundings. Maluna is happiness and all about creating a family and supportive environment. Welcoming two beautiful ladies to the podcast who have recently become new Mum's and are currently staying at Maluna. Lauren; Mum to Mia and Irina; Mum to Daniel Support the show
Now heard in 77 countries!The Georgian Surrogacy Podcast was initially created by two Australian Mum’s who navigated the complicated world of doing surrogacy in Tbilisi, Georgia during Covid in 2020.Created to offer information, support, and their own experiences; the podcast covers different stages, options, tips, information and processes to navigate through the world of international surrogacy in the wonderful country of Georgia. You'll hear from special guests with their own stories, Dr's, Coordinators, Industry updates, and lots more topics as the landscape continues to change.Hosted by Liz Tripodi, a multi award winning Arts, Music and Business Leader of 30 years who had been on the road to parenting for 13 years before the safe arrival of twin girls in 2020 in Georgia. Liz is the founder of online surrogacy support groups for the past 7 years, an author of a surrogacy journal and also joined the team at Chachava Clinic in Georgia as the International Coordinator in 2024 supporting and advocating for safe surrogacy and helping couples right around the world achieve their dreams.
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