In this heartfelt episode of From Husbands to Dads, Stephen and Bret open up about their unexpected move from Texas to Florida—yes, another red state—but one that already feels more welcoming. They candidly discuss what led to the decision, the emotional rollercoaster of leaving their first family home, and the challenges of moving with a toddler (including major meltdowns and amusement park mishaps).

From navigating career uncertainty to solo parenting during Disney contracts, the Broadway Husbands reflect on what it means to start over in midlife—as dads, artists, and partners. They also highlight the subtle wins—like making queer connections at playgrounds and how a supportive community can change everything.

Whether you're planning a move, parenting through transitions, or just need a dose of real talk and reassurance, this episode is a vulnerable and honest window into life beyond the curated Instagram square. Spoiler: it’s messy, meaningful, and full of hope.

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• Brendan BitIer
• Diane Small
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• Kathryn Floyd
• Sharon Machrone
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• Kit
• Shelly Mark
• Dallas
• Kathy Fraeman
• Britney Crosson

In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Luce Remy, Director of Policy at Family Equality, to talk about the challenges LGBTQ+ families face in today’s political and social climate—and what it really means to be an accomplice instead of just an ally.

We cover:

• How anti-LGBTQ+ legislation is affecting schools, surrogacy, and adoption
• What to ask your school to ensure inclusivity for all families
• Personal stories from Luce’s advocacy work and parenting journey
• What families (queer or not) can do to create safer, more inclusive spaces

We also share our own update about beginning the journey for baby #2 and how Maverick’s love for flowers brought unexpected joy to our week.Want to be our next hero? Check out Nodal to register to help a family. https://tinyurl.com/broadwaydads-nodal

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• Linda
• Brendan BitIer
• Diane Small
• John H Uhrhammer
• Kathryn Floyd
• Sharon Machrone
• Cynthia Dreeman
• Jordan Hamessley
• Kit
• Shelly Mark
• Dallas
• Kathy Fraeman
• Britney Crosson

Thinking about building your family through donor conception? In this episode, we sit down with Lisa Schuman, founder of the Center for Family Building, to demystify donor-assisted reproduction for LGBTQ+ families. From legal questions to emotional readiness to how to choose a donor — this is a must-listen for anyone exploring this path to parenthood.

Follow Lisa and her community and check out https://familybuilding.net/ to see all the amazing resources available.

Also listen to Lisa on her podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1iPTI62w2fANnkOLaSjsCe

Creators & Guests

• Sean Wilkinson - Editor
• Frank Galgano - Composer
• Matt Castle - Composer
• Lisa Schuman - Guest

Special thanks to Matt Castle and Frank Galgano for our amazing theme song.

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• Linda
• Brendan BitIer
• Diane Small
• John H Uhrhammer
• Kathryn Floyd
• Sharon Machrone
• Cynthia Dreeman
• Jordan Hamessley
• Kit
• Shelly Mark
• Dallas
• Kathy Fraeman
• Britney Crosson