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Tara Lipinski: Unexpecting
by Todd Kapostasy, Tara Lipinski
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 existence it forces upon its patients when complications arise. Listeners will be shocked at the vulnerability and honesty of the conversations, and the hunt for some sort of acceptable reason for Tara’s excruciatingly painful struggle to build a family will continually drive the story forward. Unexpecting will tackle uncomfortable and taboo subjects and take on the complicated issues surrounding IVF and infertility with sincerity and humor. Tara certainly didn’t predict she would be thrust into this world. But as the cliché goes, expect the unexpected.
Episodes
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S03E01 - The One That Starts Season 3
On the first episode of the third season of Unexpecting, Tara and Todd discuss their recent travels, sickness incubation, Johnny Weir's wedding speech, and provide important updates on their second surrogacy journey. This episode is brought to you by FERRING. If you're looking for a reliable...
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S02E22 - The One Where It Starts To Get Real Again
On the twenty second episode of the second season of Unexpecting, Tara and Todd discuss beginning a third season of the podcast as they get into the thick of their 2nd surrogacy journey, Christmas tree shopping in Los Angeles, and a newly released fertility related film. This episode is brought…
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S02E21 - The One With Surrogacy Advocacy
On the twenty first episode of the second season of Unexpecting, Tara and Todd update listeners on their 2nd surrogacy journey and talk about the merits of utilizing surrogacy as a solution to infertility issues. This episode is brought to you by FERRING. If you're looking for a reliable resource...
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S02E20 - The One With Teeth
On the twentieth episode of the second season of Unexpecting, Tara and Todd discuss diving back full-swing into another fertility and surrogacy journey, Tara's rigorous training regiment for her new smile, and the idea of "missing grief." This episode is brought to you by FERRING. If you're…
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S02E19 - The One With The Mall Christmas Tree
On the nineteenth episode of the second season of Unexpecting, Tara and Todd provide updates on their second surrogacy journey, figure skating around a Christmas Tree, Todd's love of Project Runway, and surrogacy and abortion misconceptions. This episode is brought to you by FERRING. If you're...
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S02E18 - The One Where Todd Takes Tara's Name
On the eighteenth episode of the second season of Unexpecting, Tara and Todd discuss the surrogacy waiting game, last names, Love is Blind, and an op-ed Tara is writing about her experience with miscarriage. This episode is brought to you by FERRING. If you're looking for a reliable resource to...
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S02E17 - The One Where They're Live-ish on Instagram
One the seventeenth episode of season two of Unexpecting, Tara and Todd discuss their ongoing surrogacy journey and answer questions live on Tara's Instagram. This episode is brought to you by FERRING. If you're looking for a reliable resource to provide you with a sense of empowerment as you...
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S02E16 - The One With The New Surrogate
On the sixteenth episode of season two of Unexpecting, Tara and Todd discuss Tara's trip to Paris for the Olympics, their post-Olympic trip to Italy, and major developments in their second surrogacy journey. This episode was brought to you by Ritual. A prenatal multivitamin Made Traceable® with...
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S02E15 - The One After The Surgery
On the fiftieth episode of the second season of Unexpecting, Tara and Todd discuss the Olympics, Tara's latest surgery, and the couple updates listeners on their second surrogacy journey. This episode was brought to you by Ritual. A prenatal multivitamin Made Traceable® with vegan, bioavailable,...
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S02E14 - The One With The Fancy Title
On the fourteenth episode of season two of Unexpecting, Tara and Todd celebrate their wedding anniversary, discuss Tara's fancy new corporate title, and provide updates on their second surrogacy journey. This episode was brought to you by Ritual. A prenatal multivitamin Made Traceable® with…
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Unexpecting: S02E13 - The One With The Egg Whisperer
The the thirteenth episode of the second season of Unexpecting, Tara and Todd chat with the incomparable Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh, the fertility specialist and reproductive endocrinologist affectionately know as "The Egg Whisperer." This episode of Unexpecrting is brought to you by Tru Niagen. As the...
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Unexpecting: S02E12 - The One With The Gondola
On the twelfth episode of the second season of Unexpecting, Tara and Todd discuss their death-defying climb to the summit of Mount Etna in Italy, a Mother's Day with mixed feelings, and their ongoing issues finding a second surrogate. This episode was brought to you by Ritual. A prenatal...
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Unexpecting: S02E11 - The One About Mother's Day
On the eleventh episode of the second season of Unexpecting, Tara and Todd talk about weighted blankets, reviving pandas, handling Mother's Day during an infertility journey, and their second surrogacy journey. This episode was brought to you by Ritual. A prenatal multivitamin Made Traceable®…
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Unexpecting: S02E10 - The One With The Emotional Infertility Speech
On the tenth episode of season two of Unexpecting, Todd replaces his infamous eggplant sweatshirt, "Toxic Todd" explains himself, Tara discusses her work with fertility grants, and the couple continue to discuss their search for a second surrogate. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp.…
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Unexpecting: S2E9 - The One With The Alabama Ruling
One the ninth episode of season two of Unexpecing, Tara and Todd discuss Tara's 2000s prom, their Valentines gift exchange, Tara's cooking anxiety, and the controversial IVF ruling in Alabama. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/UNEXPECTING…
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Unexpecting: S2E8 - The One Where They Start Again
On the FIRST episode of Season 2 of Unexpecting, Tara and Todd discuss their best "sides," Todd's brush with fame, how Tara narrowly avoided throwing up on live television, and the couple breaks down the process of finding a surrogate for their second fertility journey. This episode is sponsored…
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Unexpecting: S02E07 - The One With Sad Surrogacy News
On the twenty-second episode of Unexpecting, Tara and Todd update listeners on their holiday and three week podcast hiatus, Tara's new favorite TV obsession, and the couple shares some really disappointing news in relation to their second fertility journey. This episode is sponsored by…
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Unexpecting: S02E06 - The Third One With Kristin McQuaid
On the twenty-first episode of Unexpecting, Tara and Todd conclude their interview with Kristin McQuaid, who chronicles her duel pursuit of adoption and a second surrogacy journey in the aftermath of the 39 week stillbirth of her first child London. This episode was brought to you by Happy...
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Unexpecting: S02E05 - The Second One With Kristin McQuaid
On the twentieth episode of Unexpecting, Tara and Todd continue their interview with Kristin McQuaid, who details her experience dealing with the aftermath of the 39 week stillbirth of her daughter London. Kristin's journey continues next week in "Part 3" of her incredible story.
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Unexpecting: S02E04 - The One With Kristin McQuaid, Part 1
On the nineteenth episode of Unexpecting, Tara and Todd interview Kristin McQuaid on her tragic and inspirational infertility journey. Part 1 this week, and her story will continue on the podcast next week. This episode of Unexpecting is brought to you by EJ's Neat-O-Stat of the Night.
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Unexpecting: S02E03 - The One Where They Reflect On Their Journey
On the eighteenth episode of Unexpecting, Tara admits how hot Faherty models are, T&T debate the merits of astrology, Tara explains her hormone imbalance since her last miscarriage, they discuss the post-infertility challenges Tara faced after Georgie was born, and reflect upon the lessons…
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Unexpecting: S02E02 - There One Where They Discuss a Second Journey
On the seventeenth episode of Unexpecting, Tara and Todd discuss their Halloween, Matthew Perry's connection to the podcast, Todd's fiery attitude toward some small criticisms of the podcast, and when and if T&T might undertake a second fertility journey. Follow Todd and Tara on Instagram!...
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Unexpecting: S02E01 - The One With The Fertility Doctor
On the sixteenth episode of Unexpecting Tara and Todd relocate, discuss Tara's questionable harmonic abilities, Todd unintentionally purchases a new sweater, and the couple's fertility doctor joins the show. This episode was brought to you by ReceptivaDX, the only test that can identify...
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Unexpecting: Episode 15 - The One With The Baby
On the fifteenth episode of Unexpecting, Tara and Todd discuss their continuing pregnancy, the build up to delivery, and the birth of their first child as they welcome the podcast's first-ever guest. This episode and series is brought to you by First Response. First Response is fervently…
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Unexpecting: Episode 14 - The One Where They Answer Questions
On the fourteenth episode of Unexpecting, Tara and Todd answer listener questions. Topics include Tara's favorite date night, Todd's elaborate marriage proposal, the couple's favorite TV shows, and updates about their journey and the future of the podcast. This episode and series is brought to…
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Unexpecting: Episode 13 - The One Where the Sun Sets
On the thirteenth episode of Unexpecting, Tara and Todd endure another heartbeat scan, Tara breaks down her relationship with her surrogate, and the couple begins to believe that the sun might be setting on their infertility journey. This episode and series is brought to you by First Response....
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Unexpecting: Episode 12 - The One Where the Plus-One Gets Pregnant
On the twelfth episode of Unexpecting, Tara and Todd put a bow on their infertility mystery, the couple land themselves a unicorn surrogate, Sully makes his debut appearance on the podcast, and T&T's plus-one sees a pink line. This episode and series is brought to you by First Response. First...
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Unexpecting: Episode 11 - The One Where the Elevator Doors Close
On the eleventh episode of Unexpecting, Tara discusses her evolving views on surrogacy, Todd loses the family's beloved dog, the couple embarks on a final IVF retrieval, Tara's belly button begins speaking, and T&T finally solve their infertility mystery. This episode and series is brought to you...
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Unexpecting: Episode 10 - The One Where Their World is Flipped Upside Down
On the tenth episode of Unexpecting, Tara somehow survives a surreal magic show during beta hell, the couple sees a hopeful "flicker," and Tara endures a traumatic miscarriage experience. This episode and series is brought to you by First Response. First Response is fervently committed to...
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Unexpecting: Episode 9 - The One Where Tara Gets a Balloon
On the ninth episode of Unexpecting, Tara and Todd discuss a possible answer to their enduring fertility woes, Tara goes under the knife again, they deliberate Tara's irrational love of the "Pink" clothing brand, celebrate a landmark birthday, and tackle a sure fire embryo transfer and pregnancy....
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Unexpecting: Episode 8 - The One Where Tara and Todd Almost Break
On the eighth episode of Unexpecting, Tara and Todd try a frozen embryo transfer, Tara divulges her least favorite film of all-time, the couple discuss a loss that provided needed perspective, and a possible answer to their fertility mystery is uncovered. This episode and series is brought to you...
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Unexpecting: Episode 7 - The One Where They Just Wouldn't Stick
On the seventh episode of Unexpecting, Tara and Todd break down two embryo transfers, Tara reconnects with a former "rival," for advice, T&T have a... memorable... timed intercourse, and the couple debates the merits of putting up a Christmas tree before Thanksgiving. This episode and series is...
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Unexpecting: Episode 6 - The One Where Tara has Déjá Vu
On the sixth episode of Unexpecting, Tara and Todd discuss their first embryo transfer, a miserable second go-around with loss, Congressman Ted Lieu saving the day (twice!), Todd's suspect style, and lingerie made of pregnancy tests. This episode and series is brought to you by First Response....
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Unexpecting: Episode 5 - The One Where Tara Goes Under
On the fifth episode of Unexpecting, Tara and Todd undertake a daunting surgery, discuss "zings" in the butt, break down Tara's woman crushes on Lauren Ireland and Gabrielle Union, and experience an IVF cycle for the ages. This episode was brought to you by Ritual. A prenatal multivitamin Made...
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Unexpecting: Episode 4 - The One Where Tara Isn't Pregnant Anymore
On the fourth episode of Unexpecting, Tara and Todd dive deeper into their first pregnancy, dealing with an unexpected loss, and the aftermath of miscarriage trauma. This episode was brought to you by ReceptivaDX, the only test that can identify endometriosis, progesterone resistance and...
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Unexpecting: Episode 3 - The One Where Tara is Pregnant
On the third episode of Unexpecting, Tara and Todd discuss Tara's zoom game anxiety, their complicated first date, pregnancy tests, and Tara's first, unexpected pregnancy. -- Unexpecting The Podcast for September 5th, 2023. This episode was brought to you by ReceptivaDX, the only test that can...
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Unexpecting: Episode 2 - The One Where Tara Does IVF
On the second episode of Unexpecting, Tara and Todd unpack their unfortunate first retrieval, their first bit of positive fertility news, Tara new "Rocky"-like approach to healthy eggs, fire sperm, "running hot," and Tara's fertility burner account. This episode was brought to you by Carrot...
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Unexpecting: Episode 1 - The One Where Tara and Todd Make a Fertility Podcast
This episode was brought to you by Carrot Fertility. The global platform for fertility healthcare and family forming support. Go to https://carrotfertility.com/unexpecting
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Tara Lipinski: Unexpecting Trailer
In many ways, Unexpecting is navigating uncharted territory. While celebrities and public figures are beginning to discuss infertility and their difficult journeys to motherhood more openly, Olympic gold medalist Tara Lipinski is taking a massive step forward by baring it all – taking us through...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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 existence it forces upon its patients when complications arise. Listeners will be shocked at the vulnerability and honesty of the conversations, and the hunt for some sort of acceptable reason for Tara’s excruciatingly painful struggle to build a family will continually drive the story forward. Unexpecting will tackle uncomfortable and taboo subjects and take on the complicated issues surrounding IVF and infertility with sincerity and humor. Tara certainly didn’t predict she would be thrust into this world. But as the cliché goes, expect the unexpected.
HOSTED BY
Todd Kapostasy, Tara Lipinski
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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...
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