S2 EP 3 - "Ro's Journey of Love"
b"I\\u2019m delighted to be speaking with fellow podcast host, Julia Karol, who is the creator of Stork\\u2019d, the podcast where she highlights the unique ways in which people come together and find family. The growth of the podcast has paralleled her own personal journey of discovering what family truly means, no matter what shape it takes. You\\u2019ll find inspiration as you hear Julia\\u2019s beautiful story about heartbreak, healing, love, and her decision to become a single mom in her 40s. Later in the episode, we hear \\u201cRo\\u2019s Journey of Love,\\u201d a short story inspired by Julia\\u2019s journey, and written by Priya Sharma Shaikh.\\n\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\xa0IN THIS EPISODE:\\n\\xa0\\n\\n[2:20] What is the meaning of traditional family and love\\n\\n[3:27] The premise behind Julia\\u2019s podcast, Stork\\u2019d\\n\\n\\n[03:43] A traditional upbringing and choosing an untraditional path towards family\\n\\n[07:33] Healing after a break up in her 30s and the decision to freeze her eggs\\n\\n[14:06] A life changing trip to Peru and the next phase of family building\\n\\n[17:50 Julia\\u2019s path down the fertility journey\\n\\n[22:05] Short story: \\u201cRo\\u2019s Journey of Love\\u201d by Priya Sharma Shaikh\\n\\n\\nKEY TAKEAWAYS:\\n\\xa0\\n\\nHaving a family and experiencing the love and joy it brings, no matter in which way or shape it comes, is more important than trying to conform to what a traditional family looks like.\\n\\nAdditional family building options like adoption, IUI, or egg freezing are becoming more culturally accepted and available through advances in science. However, even with these options, it is still a backup plan and you have to remember that no plan is perfect.\\n\\n\\nStork\\u2019d podcast started from Julia\\u2019s interest in how people create amazing families in unique ways. It has grown as a space to help normalize the different paths that people can take to find love and family.\\n\\n\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nFiction Credits:\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\n\\u201cRo\\u2019s Journey of Love,\\u201d a short\\xa0story written and read by Priya Sharma Shaikh\\n\\nVoice Over by: Priya Sharma Shaikh\\nContact Information: priyasharmashaikh@gmail.com\\nTwitter: @piyushaikh\\nLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyasharmashaikh/recent-activity/posts/\\n\\xa0\\nBIO:\\xa0\\nJulia Karol is a mom, creative leader, warm friend, animal lover, and champion of alternative families.\\nWhen she is not hosting Stork'd, Julia runs a private investment firm which acquires, operates, and improves businesses at a crossroads. She loves supporting businesses to grow and evolve.\\xa0Passionate about social change, Julia also supports a number of non-profit organizations.\\nOutside of work, Julia's passions include hiking, skiing, yoga, and reading.\\xa0She lives in Boston, MA, with her dog and infant son.\\n\\nStork'd Podcast Website\\nStork'd Podcast on Facebook\\nStork'd Podcast on Instagram\\nStork'd Podcast on Pinterest\\n\\nThe podcasts available on this website have been produced for informational, educational and entertainment purposes only. The stories and experiences contained within the interview reflect the experiences and opinions of the guest. The short fiction story reflects the creativity of the writer. The contents of this podcast do not reflect the opinions of the podcast or its host and do not create any type of\\xa0professional relationship between the audience and presenters.\\xa0True Fiction Project Podcast expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to any actions, beliefs or opinions of the guests taken or not taken based on any or all contents of this site.\\n\\nSupport this podcast at \\u2014 https://redcircle.com/true-fiction-project/donations\\n\\nAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands\\n\\nPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy"