Episode Details

By the time Nate and Jason knew they wanted to become parents, one thing was already clear — adoption was their path. But choosing how to adopt is its own deeply personal journey, and for them, the emotional weight of the foster-to-adopt public system felt like more than they were ready to carry. So they did their research, trusted their instincts, and found their way to American Adoptions.

What drew them in wasn't just the process — it was the philosophy. American Adoptions centres the safety and well-being of not just the babies, but the birthing people too. For Jason and Nate, that commitment wasn't a checkbox. It was everything. (Find them here: https://www.americanadoptions.com)

Then came the pandemic. Becoming new dads in the middle of a global crisis brought its own mountain of challenges, but somewhere inside all of that uncertainty, there was a silver lining neither of them expected: uninterrupted time at home, together, figuring out fatherhood side by side.

Nate and Jason are proof that the road to parenthood doesn't have to look one particular way — it just has to feel right for you.

Want more from this incredible duo? They host their own podcast, 2 Gay Dads, where they continue sharing their story with honesty, humour, and heart.

🎙️ Find them on Instagram: @2_gay_dads | @jmburns83 | @nabrunner

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