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 her tumultuous and heartbreaking quest to start a family in explicit detail. Her journey began in 2019, and since then, the normally open and public athlete-turned-broadcaster has kept this often-devastating roller-coaster ride a secret. Until now. Along with her co-host and husband Todd Kapostasy, Unexpecting will not only reflect upon past traumatic events and continue to seek answers to their “unexplained infertility”, but also confront the highs and lows of their current, on-going efforts to have a baby. Unexpecting will tackle uncomfortable and taboo subjects with vulnerability and humor, and take on the complicated issues surrounding IVF and infertility with candor and sincerity. Tara certainly didn’t predict she would be thrust into this world. But as the cliché goes, expect the unexpected.

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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This episode was also brought to you by Ritual. A prenatal multivitamin Made Traceable® with vegan, bioavailable, and clinically-studied key nutrients for before and during pregnancy. 

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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 brought to you by First Response. First Response is fervently committed to supporting, sharing, and empowering all pregnancy journeys and providing accurate information, especially to those struggling with infertility, loss of a baby, and maternal health inequities. Please visit FirstResponse.com to learn more. 

This episode was brought to you by Carrot Fertility, the global platform for fertility healthcare and family forming support. 

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This episode was also 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 Ritual or add Essential For Women Prenatal to your subscription today.

This episode was also brought to you by ReceptivaDX, the only test that can identify endometriosis, progesterone resistance and endometritis in a single sample.

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