The Georgian Surrogacy Podcast
Now heard in 83 countries! The Georgian Surrogacy Podcast was created to offer information, support, and 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.
Episodes
In this episode Liz chats about her new Accreditation as a Grief Counsellor specialising in Fertility and Surrogacy.
For so many of us that have gone through fertility treatments, gone through IVF, and then go onto surrogacy; we go through so many layers of grief.
Grief that our bodies are not being able to what we’ve been told they should do
Grief of multiple loss or any loss
Grief of all the “what if’s”
Grief of another failed treat...
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 f...
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.
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
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 observatio...
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 a...
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 o...
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!
Speaking from the heart, Elene joins Liz in Tbilisi and discusses her role and experiences as an international patient coordinator.
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Host: Liz Tripodi
Host: Anita Fiorenza
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
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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