This week’s episode captures a perspective I’ve wanted to bring to the podcast for a very long time. I’m so honored that Dylan Stone-Miller, aka @donordylan, agree to chat with me about his experience as a donor at one of the largest sperm banks and how that decision led to where he is today - a biological father to 97 offspring and an advocate for better regulations in the industry.
In this episode, we explore the emotional roller coaster Dylan faced upon discovering the extent of his biological legacy. We touch on the importance of therapy in dealing with such complexities and discuss the ethical considerations for both parents and donors. From the shocking lack of regulation in the donor gamete industry to Dylan’s determination to make the best of a difficult situation, this episode provides valuable insights for anyone considering donor conception or wanting to do their best to support a donor conceived child.
Episode Notes
In this episode, we discuss more about…..
Lack of regulation in the sperm donation industry.
Dylan's personal journey, navigating the emotional complexities of moving from being an unknown to known donor.
Ethical considerations and best practices for parents and donors.
The shifts in attitudes among donor-conceived children as social norms and parenting practices are changing.
The complexities of navigating roles and relationships with each of Dylan’s recipient families individually.
Dylan's advocacy work and writing project focused on bringing more awareness to what needs to change with donor conception.
Connect with Dylan!
Follow him on social media! Website | Instagram | TikTok
Check out these organizations in the donor conception space!
U.S. Donor Conceived Council: www.usdcc.org
Donor Conceived Community: donorconceivedcommunity.org
Mentioned Resources
We Are Donor Conceived 2020 Survey Report