Episode 101: Ghosts of the Republique Stars - Aurelian and Nicolas

Aurelian and Nicolas are the main subjects of the newly released documentary, Ghosts of the Republique, which follows the couple’s international journey to become parents through gestational surrogacy The documentary also explores the controversy surrounding surrogacy causing the continued prohibition of the practice in France and other countries.

Listen to Aurelian and Nicolas as they discuss with Ellen and Jenn:
• Their romantic meeting.
• Their experience coming out to their parents.
• The start of their long journey to realize their dream of being parents.
• How they came about documenting their surrogacy experience.
• France’s views on surrogacy.
• Some of the questions they receive from people who don’t understand surrogacy.
• Their relationship with their surrogate.
• What shocked them the most about the journey.
• How documenting the journey impacted the experience.
• The best and worst moments of the journey.
• Their advice to intended parents considering surrogacy.

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