Comedian Steph Tolev joins Lauren Compton on YMH Studios’ “First Date” for a wide-ranging conversation that centres on pregnancy, relationships and recent life changes. Compton, who is heavily pregnant, describes aspects of late-stage pregnancy, including foetal movement, diet targets such as high protein intake, and the practicalities of C-sections and recovery. The pair also discuss breastfeeding, including weaning schedules, leakage and risks such as mastitis, framed as Compton’s first-hand experience.
Tolev gives an extended account of her engagement, saying her fiancé proposed with their dog present during a period when the pet was seriously ill. She says the dog, Susan, had T-cell lymphoma, had frequent vet visits, and later died; Tolev becomes emotional describing the proposal video and her grief afterwards, including an incident at LAX when she says she vomited after learning the dog had died and complains about a delayed flight.
Elsewhere, Tolev discusses cosmetic body treatments, claiming CoolSculpting was extremely painful but effective, and says a clinic offered her the procedure for free in exchange for filming. She also talks about buying a house in Silver Lake, the cost pressure from veterinary chemo bills, and working multiple stand-up sets nightly. The episode ends with plans for a small upstate New York wedding and a desired honeymoon in Greece, alongside frank, comedic talk about drinking, money and stress.
Steph Tolev says an ultrasound helped diagnose her dog’s cancer despite having no obvious symptoms. She tells listeners who have what she calls “overbred” dogs to consider ultrasound screening, based on her personal experience.
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