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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.









]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Surrogacy, surrogate, fertility, pregnancy, Georgia, ivf, infertility, parenting journey, The Georgian Surrogacy Podcast https://storage.buzzsprout.com/9rc7u5s3jcfqmj5ezd9zfjd4j81h?.jpg The Georgian Surrogacy Podcast https://www.instagram.com/thegeorgiansurrogacypodcast/profilecard/?igsh=MTI0dGY5aGNlbWVpMw== Liz Tripodi Season 4 Episode 2: Lauren's Story. A 27 year journey to become a parent through surrogacy Season 4 Episode 2: Lauren's Story. A 27 year journey to become a parent through surrogacy 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> The Georgian Surrogacy Podcast Buzzsprout-18738030 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +1100 3770 surrogacy podcast, surrogacy agency, surrogates, surrogacy, surrogate, fertility, ivf, georgia, tbilisi, chachava, growing families, surrogacy journey, 4 2 full false Season 4 Episode 1: Liz welcome in 2026 with her thoughts, Tbilisi accommodation areas, shipping embryos, upcoming seminars and more Season 4 Episode 1: Liz welcome in 2026 with her thoughts, Tbilisi accommodation areas, shipping embryos, upcoming seminars and more 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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]]> 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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]]> The Georgian Surrogacy Podcast Buzzsprout-18539896 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +1100 1219 surrogacy podcast, surrogacy agency, surrogates, surrogacy, surrogate, fertility, ivf, georgia, tbilisi, chachava, growing families, surrogacy journey, 4 1 full false Season 3 Episode 6: Irina's story. Discussing her experiences with her surrogate, the timeline of her journey, the birth and much more Season 3 Episode 6: Irina's story. Discussing her experiences with her surrogate, the timeline of her journey, the birth and much more 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

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]]> 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

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]]> The Georgian Surrogacy Podcast Buzzsprout-18184259 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +1100 3310 surrogacy podcast, surrogacy agency, surrogates, surrogacy, surrogate, fertility, ivf, georgia, tbilisi, chachava, growing families, surrogacy journey, 3 6 full false Season 3 Episode 5: All about Maluna. Liz chats to two new Mum's; Lauren and Irina about staying at "Maluna" Season 3 Episode 5: All about Maluna. Liz chats to two new Mum's; Lauren and Irina about staying at "Maluna" 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

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]]> 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

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]]> The Georgian Surrogacy Podcast Buzzsprout-18129827 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +1100 3172 surrogacy podcast, maluna tbilisi, villa maluna, surrogacy agency, surrogates, surrogacy, surrogate, fertility, ivf, georgia, tbilisi, chachava, growing families, surrogacy journey, 3 5 full false Season 3 Episode 4: Liz responds to the ABC news story and talks about all the things discussed Season 3 Episode 4: Liz responds to the ABC news story and talks about all the things discussed Get ready for one of our most passionate episodes yet. Liz responds to the ABC News story and report about ethical concerns about surrogacy in Georgia.


While reading the story, Liz discusses all the points raised, offers her point of view and corrects misinformation on many aspects that were written and reported by the journalist and other people involved in the story.


Liz is a huge supporter of safe and ethical practices of international surrogacy and the welfare of all surrogates. Have a listen to hear her views on it all. 

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]]> Get ready for one of our most passionate episodes yet. Liz responds to the ABC News story and report about ethical concerns about surrogacy in Georgia.


While reading the story, Liz discusses all the points raised, offers her point of view and corrects misinformation on many aspects that were written and reported by the journalist and other people involved in the story.


Liz is a huge supporter of safe and ethical practices of international surrogacy and the welfare of all surrogates. Have a listen to hear her views on it all. 

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]]> The Georgian Surrogacy Podcast Buzzsprout-18074789 Sun, 26 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +1100 1742 surrogacy podcast, surrogacy agency, surrogates, surrogacy, surrogate, fertility, ivf, georgia, tbilisi, chachava, growing families, surrogacy journey, 3 4 full false Season 3 Episode 3: Dr Keti Gotsiridze from Chachava Clinic Season 3 Episode 3: Dr Keti Gotsiridze from Chachava Clinic The long awaited episode chatting to Clinical Director of Chachava Clinic and Reproductive Health Centre, Dr Keti Gotsiridze. 

Join Liz in Tbilisi, Georgia as she chats to Dr Keti about IVF, Donor, Surrogacy in Georgia and lots more! 

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]]> The long awaited episode chatting to Clinical Director of Chachava Clinic and Reproductive Health Centre, Dr Keti Gotsiridze. 

Join Liz in Tbilisi, Georgia as she chats to Dr Keti about IVF, Donor, Surrogacy in Georgia and lots more! 

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]]> The Georgian Surrogacy Podcast Buzzsprout-17944335 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +1000 2354 Surrogacy, Tbilisi, fertility, Georgia, ivf, donor, surrogacy journey, doctor, Chachava, ivf treatment, Tbilisi Georgia, surrogates, donor eggs, ivf success, 3 3 full false Season 3 Episode 2: Chatting with Elene about her role as a coordinator Season 3 Episode 2: Chatting with Elene about her role as a coordinator Speaking from the heart, Elene joins Liz in Tbilisi and discusses her role and experiences as an international patient coordinator. 

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]]> Speaking from the heart, Elene joins Liz in Tbilisi and discusses her role and experiences as an international patient coordinator. 

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]]> The Georgian Surrogacy Podcast Buzzsprout-17906088 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 03:00:00 +1000 1318 Surrogacy, surrogacy in Georgia, ivf, Georgia, Tbilisi, surrogate, surrogacy journey, ivf treatment 3 2 full false Season 3 Episode 1: A new baby, What happens when a baby is born in Georgia Season 3 Episode 1: A new baby, What happens when a baby is born in Georgia A new season which will bring so much joy to so many! Lots of new babies being born, new pregnancies and new hopes and dreams!

 So what happens when a new baby is born in Georgia? What does it look like? How does it feel?

Join Liz as she talks about the very first "baby" of her special patients who are now a FAMILY!

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]]> A new season which will bring so much joy to so many! Lots of new babies being born, new pregnancies and new hopes and dreams!

 So what happens when a new baby is born in Georgia? What does it look like? How does it feel?

Join Liz as she talks about the very first "baby" of her special patients who are now a FAMILY!

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]]> The Georgian Surrogacy Podcast Buzzsprout-17520177 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:00:00 +1000 1044 surrogacy podcast, surrogacy agency, surrogates, surrogacy, surrogate, fertility, ivf, georgia, tbilisi, chachava, growing families, surrogacy journey, 3 1 full false Season 2 Episode 9: Jane's Story. Still stuck in Georgia. Follow up from a previous episode Season 2 Episode 9: Jane's Story. Still stuck in Georgia. Follow up from a previous episode Many of you will remember Jane from Season 2, Episode 3 where she talked about being stuck in Georgia after the birth of her child. 9 months later and Jane is still in Georgia preparing to go to court. Catch up on her journey in this follow up episode.

Now heard in 68 countries! 

Host: Liz Tripodi 

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]]> Many of you will remember Jane from Season 2, Episode 3 where she talked about being stuck in Georgia after the birth of her child. 9 months later and Jane is still in Georgia preparing to go to court. Catch up on her journey in this follow up episode.

Now heard in 68 countries! 

Host: Liz Tripodi 

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]]> The Georgian Surrogacy Podcast Buzzsprout-17291452 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +1000 1510 surrogacy podcast, surrogacy agency, surrogates, surrogacy, surrogate, fertility, ivf, georgia, tbilisi, chachava, growing families, surrogacy journey, 2 9 full false Season 2 Episode 8: Meet Tatiana. Chachava Clinic's longest running International Patient Coordinator Season 2 Episode 8: Meet Tatiana. Chachava Clinic's longest running International Patient Coordinator Chachava Clinic have visited Australia for the very first time! Joining Liz is Tatiana Panteleeva, an expert International Patient Coordinator who has been supporting couples from around the world for the past 10 years.

 Now heard in 57 countries!

Host: Liz Tripodi

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]]> Chachava Clinic have visited Australia for the very first time! Joining Liz is Tatiana Panteleeva, an expert International Patient Coordinator who has been supporting couples from around the world for the past 10 years.

 Now heard in 57 countries!

Host: Liz Tripodi

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]]> The Georgian Surrogacy Podcast Buzzsprout-17265675 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 19:00:00 +1000 1551 surrogacy, surrogate, fertility, ivf, georgia, tbilisi, chachava, growing families, surrogacy journey, 2 8 full false Season 2 Episode 7: Part 2 of Q & A's Season 2 Episode 7: Part 2 of Q & A's Part 2 of questions from listeners in our community.

Now heard in 57 countries!

Answering questions from our listeners, Liz talks about different topics and shares a bit more of her own personal challenges.

Host: Liz Tripodi

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]]> Part 2 of questions from listeners in our community.

Now heard in 57 countries!

Answering questions from our listeners, Liz talks about different topics and shares a bit more of her own personal challenges.

Host: Liz Tripodi

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]]> The Georgian Surrogacy Podcast Buzzsprout-16980742 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +1000 1846 surrogacy, surrogate, fertility, ivf, georgia, tbilisi, chachava, growing families, surrogacy journey, 2 7 full false Season 2 Episode 6: Questions and Answers from our listeners Part 1 Season 2 Episode 6: Questions and Answers from our listeners Part 1 Liz answers questions from listeners in our community Part 1. 

Now heard in 57 countries!

Answering questions from some of our listeners, Liz delves into a variety of topics.

Host: Liz Tripodi

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]]> Liz answers questions from listeners in our community Part 1. 

Now heard in 57 countries!

Answering questions from some of our listeners, Liz delves into a variety of topics.

Host: Liz Tripodi

Want to know more? Get in touch with us directly

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]]> The Georgian Surrogacy Podcast Buzzsprout-16868705 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 20:00:00 +1100 2502 surrogacy, surrogate, fertility, ivf, georgia, tbilisi, chachava, growing families, surrogacy journey, 2 6 full false Season 2 Episode 5: Special episode: Liz and Anita in Tbilisi, A new baby, Stuff for Toddlers and a surprise announcement Season 2 Episode 5: Special episode: Liz and Anita in Tbilisi, A new baby, Stuff for Toddlers and a surprise announcement Special episode: Liz and Anita in Tbilisi, A new baby, Stuff for Toddlers and a surprise announcement.

The girls are back together in Tbilisi, Georgia. Anita's new baby girl has been born, getting around Tbilisi with a toddler and finding things to do, and a special announcement the girls found out while recording this podcast.

Host: Liz Tripodi

Host: Anita Fiorenza 

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]]> Special episode: Liz and Anita in Tbilisi, A new baby, Stuff for Toddlers and a surprise announcement.

The girls are back together in Tbilisi, Georgia. Anita's new baby girl has been born, getting around Tbilisi with a toddler and finding things to do, and a special announcement the girls found out while recording this podcast.

Host: Liz Tripodi

Host: Anita Fiorenza 

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]]> The Georgian Surrogacy Podcast Buzzsprout-15994399 Sun, 27 Oct 2024 01:00:00 +1100 3525 surrogacy, surrogate, fertility, ivf, georgia, tbilisi, chachava, growing families, surrogacy journey, 2 5 full false Season 2 Episode 4: Rachel's story. Her Georgian journey and how she's now helping others Season 2 Episode 4: Rachel's story. Her Georgian journey and how she's now helping others Rachel's story. Her Georgian journey and how she's now helping others.

Rachel and her husband are older parents that did a journey through NLG after many years of twists and turns. Their son was born in 2023 in Tbilisi and she's now helping other IP's and parents through holistic coaching.

Host: Liz Tripodi

Guest: Rachel 

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]]> Rachel's story. Her Georgian journey and how she's now helping others.

Rachel and her husband are older parents that did a journey through NLG after many years of twists and turns. Their son was born in 2023 in Tbilisi and she's now helping other IP's and parents through holistic coaching.

Host: Liz Tripodi

Guest: Rachel 

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]]> The Georgian Surrogacy Podcast Buzzsprout-15906871 Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +1100 3902 surrogacy, surrogate, fertility, ivf, georgia, tbilisi, chachava, growing families, surrogacy journey, 2 4 full false Season 2 Episode 3: Jane's story. What happens when the journey doesn't go as expected? Season 2 Episode 3: Jane's story. What happens when the journey doesn't go as expected? Jane's story. What happens when the journey doesn't go as expected?

Jane’s son was born in Georgia in 2024 and is currently stuck in the system and in Tbilisi following mistakes by her agency.

Host: Liz Tripodi 

Guest: Jane 

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Jane’s son was born in Georgia in 2024 and is currently stuck in the system and in Tbilisi following mistakes by her agency.

Host: Liz Tripodi 

Guest: Jane 

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]]> The Georgian Surrogacy Podcast Buzzsprout-15754062 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +1000 1979 surrogacy, surrogate, fertility, ivf, georgia, tbilisi, chachava, growing families, surrogacy journey, 2 3 full false Season 2 Episode 2: Anita's Sibling Journey and the changes since her first journey Season 2 Episode 2: Anita's Sibling Journey and the changes since her first journey Anita's sibling journey and the changes since her first journey

Anita talks about doing her second journey in Tbilisi and how things have changed since the first time.

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Host: Anita Fiorenza 

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Anita talks about doing her second journey in Tbilisi and how things have changed since the first time.

Host: Liz Tripodi
Host: Anita Fiorenza 

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]]> The Georgian Surrogacy Podcast Buzzsprout-15692763 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +1000 2854 surrogacy, surrogate, fertility, ivf, georgia, tbilisi, chachava, growing families, surrogacy journey, 2 2 full false Season 2 Episode 1: The role of the International Patient Coordinator: Featuring Gvantsa from Chachava Season 2 Episode 1: The role of the International Patient Coordinator: Featuring Gvantsa from Chachava The role of the International Patient Coordinator: Featuring Gvantsa from Chachava.

Gvantsa chats about her experiences as a coordinator and common questions about the process.

Host: Liz Tripodi

Guest: Gvantsa 

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Gvantsa chats about her experiences as a coordinator and common questions about the process.

Host: Liz Tripodi

Guest: Gvantsa 

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]]> The Georgian Surrogacy Podcast Buzzsprout-15249263 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +1000 2652 surrogacy, surrogate, fertility, ivf, georgia, tbilisi, 2 1 full false Season 1 Episode 6: Liz's story, Surrogacy with twins Season 1 Episode 6: Liz's story, Surrogacy with twins Liz's story. Learn more about Liz's journey to becoming a Mum of twins

After a fertility journey spanning almost 13 years, hear from Liz as she discusses the surprise of having twins through surrogacy at Chachava.

Host: Liz Tripodi
Host: Anita Fiorenza

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]]> Liz's story. Learn more about Liz's journey to becoming a Mum of twins

After a fertility journey spanning almost 13 years, hear from Liz as she discusses the surprise of having twins through surrogacy at Chachava.

Host: Liz Tripodi
Host: Anita Fiorenza

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]]> Liz Tripodi and Anita Fiorenza Buzzsprout-11779015 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +1100 4103 surrogacy, fertility, surrogacy journey, georgia, tbilisi, surrogate, twin surrogacy, twins 1 6 full false Season 1 Episode 5: Adventures in Tbilisi Season 1 Episode 5: Adventures in Tbilisi During this episode we discuss apps, shopping, taxis, sim cards, dining, beauty, dentists, doctors and other things during our stays in Tbilisi, Georgia.

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Host: Anita Fiorenza

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]]> During this episode we discuss apps, shopping, taxis, sim cards, dining, beauty, dentists, doctors and other things during our stays in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Host: Liz Tripodi
Host: Anita Fiorenza

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]]> Liz Tripodi and Anita Fiorenza Buzzsprout-11434212 Tue, 04 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +1100 3828 surrogacy, fertility, surrogacy journey, georgia, tbilisi, surrogate 1 5 full false Season 1 Episode 4: Anita's surrogacy journey and successful birth at Chachava Season 1 Episode 4: Anita's surrogacy journey and successful birth at Chachava Anita's birth story: Anita talks about her long journey to surrogacy and her birth story at Chachava.

Host: Liz Tripodi
Host: Anita Fiorenza

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]]> Anita's birth story: Anita talks about her long journey to surrogacy and her birth story at Chachava.

Host: Liz Tripodi
Host: Anita Fiorenza

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]]> Liz Tripodi and Anita Fiorenza Buzzsprout-11398809 Wed, 28 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +1000 3038 1 4 full false Season 1 Episode 3: Planning, Things to buy, Shops, Apartments Season 1 Episode 3: Planning, Things to buy, Shops, Apartments What do you need to plan when in Tbilisi? This episode talks about all things planning!; Things to buy, Shops, Apartments and much more.

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Host: Anita Fiorenza

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]]> What do you need to plan when in Tbilisi? This episode talks about all things planning!; Things to buy, Shops, Apartments and much more.

Host: Liz Tripodi
Host: Anita Fiorenza

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]]> Liz Tripodi and Anita Fiorenza Buzzsprout-11322481 Thu, 15 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +1000 1982 surrogacy, fertility, surrogacy journey, georgia, tbilisi, surrogate 1 3 full false Season 1 Episode 2: Brief overview of Packages, Agencies, Donors & Surrogates Season 1 Episode 2: Brief overview of Packages, Agencies, Donors & Surrogates This episode we talk about Packages, Agencies, Donors & Surrogates.

Host: Liz Tripodi
Host: Anita Fiorenza



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Host: Liz Tripodi
Host: Anita Fiorenza



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]]> Liz Tripodi and Anita Fiorenza Buzzsprout-11235518 Wed, 31 Aug 2022 22:00:00 +1000 1799 Surrogacy, surrogacy journey, Georgia, surrogate, fertility, 1 2 full false Season 1 Episode 1: Welcome Season 1 Episode 1: Welcome Welcome to the first episode of The Georgian Surrogacy Podcast.

Host: Liz Tripodi
Host: Anita Fiorenza


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Host: Liz Tripodi
Host: Anita Fiorenza


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