Todd Kapostasy, Tara Lipinski

Tara Lipinski: Unexpecting

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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 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...

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Todd Kapostasy, Tara Lipinski

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Health

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unexpecting.simplecast.com

Latest episode

Dec 20, 2024

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Episodes

S03E01 - The One That Starts Season 3 20.12.2024

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 resource to provide you with a sense of empowerment as you navigate your fertility journey, check out Fer...

S02E22 - The One Where It Starts To Get Real Again 05.12.2024

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 to you by FERRING. If you're looking for a reliable resource to provide you with a sense of empowermen...

S02E21 - The One With Surrogacy Advocacy 20.11.2024

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 to provide you with a sense of empowerment as you navigate your fertility journey, check out Ferring...

S02E20 - The One With Teeth 06.11.2024

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 looking for a reliable resource to provide you with a sense of empowerment as you navigate your fertili...

S02E19 - The One With The Mall Christmas Tree 24.10.2024

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 looking for a reliable resource to provide you with a sense of empowerment as you navigate your fertili...

S02E18 - The One Where Todd Takes Tara's Name 08.10.2024

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 provide you with a sense of empowerment as you navigate your fertility journey, check out FerringFerti...

S02E17 - The One Where They're Live-ish on Instagram 24.09.2024

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 navigate your fertility journey, check out FerringFertility.com for helpful tools and information, inclu...

S02E16 - The One With The New Surrogate 04.09.2024

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 vegan, bioavailable, and clinically-studied key nutrients for before and during pregnancy. Visit ritua...

S02E15 - The One After The Surgery 31.07.2024

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, and clinically-studied key nutrients for before and during pregnancy. Visit ritual.com/TARA to start...

S02E14 - The One With The Fancy Title 28.06.2024

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 vegan, bioavailable, and clinically-studied key nutrients for before and during pregnancy. Visit ritual.co...

Unexpecting: S02E13 - The One With The Egg Whisperer 12.06.2024

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 most efficient and superior-quality NAD+ precursor available, Tru Niagen features patented nicotinamid...

Unexpecting: S02E12 - The One With The Gondola 30.05.2024

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 multivitamin Made Traceable® with vegan, bioavailable, and clinically-studied key nutrients for before and dur...

Unexpecting: S02E11 - The One About Mother's Day 22.04.2024

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® with vegan, bioavailable, and clinically-studied key nutrients for before and during pregnancy. Visit r...

Unexpecting: S02E10 - The One With The Emotional Infertility Speech 02.04.2024

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. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/UNEXPECTING and get on your way 

Unexpecting: S2E9 - The One With The Alabama Ruling 08.03.2024

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 and get on your way to being your best self.

Unexpecting: S2E8 - The One Where They Start Again 16.02.2024

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 by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/UNEXPECTING  and get on your way to being...

Unexpecting: S02E07 - The One With Sad Surrogacy News 23.01.2024

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 BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/UNEXPECTING and get on your way to being your best self....

Unexpecting: S02E06 - The Third One With Kristin McQuaid 12.12.2023

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 Beginnings. Please visit: https://www.happybeginningseggdonation.com/ for more information.  Visit https://ww...

Unexpecting: S02E05 - The Second One With Kristin McQuaid 05.12.2023

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.     

Unexpecting: S02E04 - The One With Kristin McQuaid, Part 1 30.11.2023

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. 

Unexpecting: S02E03 - The One Where They Reflect On Their Journey 21.11.2023

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 learned during their five-year infertility journey.  This episode was brought to you by Ritual. A prenatal mu...

Unexpecting: S02E02 - There One Where They Discuss a Second Journey 14.11.2023

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! @taralipinski @toddkap @unexpectingthepod   

Unexpecting: S02E01 - The One With The Fertility Doctor 07.11.2023

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 endometriosis, progesterone resistance and endometritis in a single sample. Visit receptivaDX.com for more info...

Unexpecting: Episode 15 - The One With The Baby 25.10.2023

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 committed to supporting, sharing, and empowering all pregnancy journeys and providing accurate information, es...

Unexpecting: Episode 14 - The One Where They Answer Questions 17.10.2023

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 you by First Response. First Response is fervently committed to supporting, sharing, and empowering al...

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