S4 EP183: Alison Beder Solway on Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt
- Dianne Burckhardt
- 5 days ago
- 3 min read
A heartfelt conversation with Alison Beder Solway on her emotional surrogacy journey and the inspiring story behind The Miles We Run.

Hello Happy People,
In this episode of Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt – Book Talk Podcast, I sit down with Alison Beder Solway, author of The Miles We Run, for an emotional and deeply moving conversation. Alison opens up about her personal journey through the challenges, heartbreaks, and triumphs of surrogacy in her quest to build a family.
Our discussion goes beyond the pages of her book, exploring the resilience it takes to keep going when the road ahead feels uncertain, the emotional weight of navigating infertility, and the transformative power of hope and love.
Alison Beder Solway is a Canadian author, fitness coach, and founder of ABS Fitness. A passionate advocate for women’s health and resilience, she shares her life in Toronto with her husband and children. She is also a marathon runner, completing the New York City Marathon as part of her inspiring journey.
Whether you’ve faced similar struggles or simply want to hear an inspiring story of determination and the unshakable bonds of family, this episode will leave you both moved and uplifted.
Enjoy,
Dianne
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