Queer Parenting & LGBTQ Families: The “Do We Want Kids?” Conversation

About this episode

The episode features a conversation about queer parenting and the considerations LGBTQ families face when deciding whether to have children.

Dianni Hall—queer Latina, former full-time traveler, and Jaimie’s new assistant producer on The Queer Family Podcast(!) —joins us for a conversation that starts with queer family life and dating… and turns into a very real discussion about queer parenting, LGBTQ+ families, and whether or not to have kids at all. We talk about LGBTQ parenting, intentional relationships, and what it means to build a life outside the traditional path—plus the very real questions that come up when you’re part of LGBTQ families thinking about the future. This is one of those gay podcast stories that is equal parts hilarious, chaotic, and deeply honest. Biggest Takeaway? When you don’t have a blueprint, you get to build your life on purpose. 🏳️‍🌈 Key Takeaways Queer parenting starts long before kids—it begins with intentional conversations about the life you want to build LGBTQ families often approach relationships differently because there’s no default path to follow Coming out isn’t always a clean story—sometimes you get found out and have to figure it out from there Internalized shame can take years to unpack, even after you’ve accepted your identity Meeting the right partner can completely shift…

People in this episode

Host: Jaimie Kelton

Guest: Dianni Hall

Topics covered

• queer parenting
• LGBTQ families
• intentional relationships
• family planning
• non-traditional paths

Keywords

• queer family life
• LGBTQ parenting
• intentional conversations
• adoption
• foster care
• donor conception
• internalized shame

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Queer Family Podcast

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• Real Dads Carry Their Babies: Two Trans Dads Build a Family · June 1, 2026 · 40 min
• Tea Time with Jaimie & Dianni: Moving In Together, ADHD Messiness & Lesbian Relationship Fears · May 25, 2026 · 21 min
• Jaimie & Dianni Spill the Tea: Gay Cruises, Gay Dads & Gay Chaos · May 18, 2026 · 16 min