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S04 E10 Dating, love and becoming a Mum with Courtney Gledhill
Episode 10
Thursday, 4 December, 2025
Today I'm sitting down with my beautiful friend Courtney to explore the parts of her story that often stay unseen, the ones that shaped how she came to understand herself, her sexuality, and the kind of love that comes from realising what you deserve. We talk about dating women for the first time, the patterns she noticed repeating, and the lessons that showed her the version of herself she was growing into. Courtney shares the moment she realised she deserved more than the love she had accepted in the past, and the boundaries and non-negotiables that became clearer along the way.Courtney also opens up about falling in love with Amy, the ways she softened in the safety of that relationship, and what felt different about Amy from the beginning. She speaks honestly about what was happening internally for her in those early days, and how being with Amy changed what she believed she deserved in love.We then move into their donor conception journey, from the first conversations about having a baby to the emotional and practical realities of researching fertility options, choosing a donor, and the conception process as a same-sex couple. Courtney shares what she wishes she knew earlier, what felt overwhelming, and how this process both strengthened and stretched their relationship. Finally, she offers gentle guidance for queer women who want to explore donor conception but don’t know where to begin.This episode is a tender look at identity, unlearning, partnership, and creating a family in a way that feels true.To follow Courtney's journey:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneygledhill/
