S5 EP22 - Emotional Backflips with Barbie Blank - A Professional Athlete & Reality Star Feels Helpless in Her Body During Fertility Treatments
Description
Imagine being so athletically gifted that you can train your body to do almost anything…. Anything except get pregnant when you are hoping to. Meet Barbie Blank, reality star, model and formerly the youngest wrestler in the WWE. Together we discuss the feelings she had when her athleticism didn't translate to her fertility treatments. Now pregnant with twins, Barbie shares her experiences: ranging from the heartbreak of a miscarriage, an IVF journey under the care of Dr. Aimee, the Egg Whisperer and the joyous anticipation of becoming a mom. We also discuss the challenge of stepping into parenthood while grieving the loss of your own parent. This episode marks the conclusion of a two-part series that commenced with Dr. Aimee. Don't miss the finale of season five!
IN THIS EPISODE:
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[02:35 ] Barbie introduces herself and shares her background as a wrestler, model, influencer, actress, reality star and now her pregnancy
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[06:11 ] How did Barbie navigate all the changes in her life and her expectation of having twins
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[09:58 ] Barbie talks about her miscarriage
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[13:37 ] Barbie reflects on meeting Dr. Aimee, the "egg whisperer," and her IVF journey
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[19:58 ] The timeline, the disappointment she felt and the change in protocols
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[25:17 ] The emotions of losing her dad and how she will integrate family traditions
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[30:27 ] Barbie discusses a documentary she will be doing with Dr. Aimee
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[35:29 ] Barbie defines what family means to her
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
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Barbie has a positive attitude, and following her through Dr. Aimee's documentary will be amazing.
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Changing protocols during IVF can make all the difference in getting pregnant.
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Women supporting women through IVF treatments, miscarriage and other trauma is encouraging to hear. There should not be a stigma associated with miscarriage.
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BIOGRAPHY:
Barbara Blank Coba, known professionally as Barbie Blank and by her ring name Kelly Kelly, is an American professional wrestler and model.
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