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Tara Lipinski: Unexpecting

Todd Kapostasy, Tara Lipinski
IVF
Infertility
Surrogacy
Fertility
Reproductive Health
Community Support
Mental Health
Fertility Treatments
Endometriosis
Stillbirth
Mother's Day
Motherhood
Miscarriage
Pregnancy
Michaela
Celebrity Influence
Olympics
IVF (in Vitro Fertilization)
Fertility Treatment
Parenthood

Tara Lipinski: Unexpecting takes listeners through the Olympic figure skating champions’ tumultuous, on-going, five-year quest to become a mother. Her journey began in 2018, and since then, the normally open and public athlete-turned-broadcaster has kept this often-devastating roller-coaster ride a secret. Until now. Most people have heard of in vitro fertilization (IVF), but not the often-cruel e... more

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Recent Guests

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Fertility specialist and host of the Egg Whisperer Show
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Episode: Unexpecting: S02E13 - The One With The Egg Whisperer
Kristin McQuaid
Friend of Tara, sharing her personal infertility journey
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Hosts

Tara Lipinski
Olympic figure skating champion and co-host who shares her personal journey related to infertility and motherhood with sincere vulnerability.
Todd Kapustachi
Co-host and supportive husband sharing insights into the IVF and surrogacy journey alongside Tara, offering humor and warmth amidst challenges.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 802 ratings
  • An incredible listen

    The vulnerable content in this podcast is insightful, educational, and, above all, relatable. I love the dynamic between Tara and Todd - it gives married couples going through these trials hope for a strong relationship no matter the outcome. I would listen to anything these two recorded!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gertrude_925
    United States10 months ago
  • Thanks!

    Thank you for sharing your story! Gives me hope and prepares me for the start of my infertility journey I am just starting. Your researching and desperation is very relatable. Thanks for your vulnerability.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daydeer0909
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this podcast!

    So glad I found this podcast. It’s funny, real, and so so relatable. Tara in particular is so relatable. Would love to have her as a friend! Thank you both for sharing your story and being vulnerable. Really enjoyed following your journey!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChiaraDepaola
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good information but…

    There’s great information here but honestly Todd is sometimes kind of mean to Tara. Their dynamic obviously works for them but it can be tough to listen to. Also the name change conversation had some misogyny on display. Why should Tara change her name and why wouldn’t changing Todd’s name be equally valid?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    ScienceIsReal36
    United Statesa year ago
  • This podcast gives me life again

    I've been binge-listening to your podcast for the past two days and I'm almost caught up on season 2! Your heart-wrenching journey through IVF and surrogacy has resonated with me deeply. While my own IVF journey has been shorter than I expected so far, and I'm currently waiting to try my first transfer, listening to you and Todd has been so meaningful. Like Tara, I love to research everything, and your podcast has helped me put names to emotions I've felt, which has been very healing.

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    Apple Podcasts
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    Chi.Wilson
    United Statesa year ago

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Many find the humor interspersed in more serious topics refreshing and engaging, helping to normalize conversations around infertility.
Some listeners have commented on the dynamic between the hosts, noting that it mirrors the experience of close friends in a similar journey, enhancing the relatability.
Feedback highlights the educational aspect of the podcast, with many listeners noting they have gained valuable insights into the IVF process and women's health issues.
Listeners appreciate the vulnerable and candid discussions surrounding fertility, often expressing gratitude for the hosts' openness about their tough experiences.

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Unexpecting: S02E01 - The One With The Fertility Doctor
Q: Is there any other testing we could do?
Dr. Beck reassured them they tested for everything and would consider what they had learned in their journey.
Unexpecting: S02E01 - The One With The Fertility Doctor
Q: When you think back to that moment five years ago, did you ever think it was going to take this long to finally bring Georgie here?
Dr. Beck did not expect the transfers to be the challenge because everything appeared to be perfectly normal on the ultrasound at that time.
Unexpecting: S02E13 - The One With The Egg Whisperer
Q: What age does a woman's fertility start to decline?
In general, fertility rates in women start to decline at age 25.
Unexpecting: S02E13 - The One With The Egg Whisperer
Q: What inspired you to build a career as a fertility specialist?
Dr. Amy cites her mother's struggles with miscarriages as her inspiration to help others facing fertility issues.
S02E17 - The One Where They're Live-ish on Instagram
Q: Getting ready to start first IVF round, what are your tips?
Bring questions into your doctor regarding your fertility status, medication, and the procedure, as appointments can go very fast.

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