Single Dad by Choice: Andy Youmans on Surrogacy & Building a Family Alone - Brittney Sobel

What does it mean to become a parent without waiting for a partner? In this episode of Modern Conception, Andy Youmans shares his journey to becoming a single father by choice through surrogacy and egg donation—and why he decided not to delay fatherhood for the sake of a traditional timeline. Andy talks candidly about choosing parenthood intentionally, navigating the emotional and logistical realities of building a family solo, and raising his daughters with honesty and pride around their origin story. This conversation challenges outdated ideas about masculinity, fatherhood, and what a “real” family looks like. Brittney explores why modern family-building is about clarity, intention, and love—not following a script—and why more people are choosing to create families on their own terms. 🎧 Subscribe for more conversations breaking down fertility, surrogacy, and modern parenthood.