The Seeking Different Podcast, featuring a mother daughter duo have Hera and Estela McLeod, are focused on supporting nontraditional families. Hera is a single mother by choice, and her daughter is a happy and well-adjusted child. Together, they navigate the world exploring important topics on the podcast like donor sibling relationships, family life, travel, schools, race, and other important issues for nontraditional families.
Recently, Dylan Morgan, the COO of Cascade Cryobank appeared on the show to discuss the Early Identity Disclosure Program, which is the first of its kind in the industry. This is a program that offers recipient families immediate access to donor identities upon reporting a live birth.
During the podcast, Dylan shared how the Early Identity Disclosure Program came to be, as well as the essential role of psychological assessments for donors and their collaboration with mental health expert Melanie Michelson. We discussed how this innovative approach aims to meet the mental health needs of donor-conceived individuals and their families, ensuring transparency and support.
We also discussed the emotional and ethical complexities of being a sperm donor, including the lifelong implications and potential connections with donor-conceived children. Dylan recounted his own experiences and highlights the importance of open ID in fostering familial bonds.
Cascade Cryobank, located in Lynnwood Washington, helps you grow your family with quality donor sperm derived from a selective screening process.
