<![CDATA[This Wasn't the Plan]]>e9aab1ea-46bf-5b0a-ae85-3e31b0f61cbbMon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:31 +0000Captivate.fmTara Resnick https://artwork.captivate.fm/ba2a1ca5-96d0-4581-8525-7094f63ebd5b/Purple-Green-and-Orange-Dynamic-Business-Podcast-Cover-2000-x-2.jpegThis Wasn't the PlanTara Resnick Tara Resnick This Wasn't the Plan is a podcast for women navigating life after the plan fell apart. Hosted by life coach Tara Resnick (@tararesnick), this podcast explores what happens when life takes an unexpected turn — and how women find themselves, rebuild, and thrive on the other side. Tara sits down with women who are childfree by circumstance, navigating infertility and IVF, healing from divorce, starting over in their 30s, 40s and 50's, grieving friendship breakups, and building unplanned lives that actually fit who they are now and they love. We talk about the messy middle. The grief and the hope. The both/and of loving your life while mourning what didn't happen. Trusting yourself. Choosing yourself. Loving yourself. And turning your plot twist into your power. If your life looks nothing like you planned — and you're figuring out what comes next — this podcast is for you. New episodes every Monday. https://tararesnick.com/this-wasnt-the-plan-podcasttrueepisodicnopodcastTo Every Woman in Her 30s: I'm 43 and Here are the Life Lessons you Actually Need HearTo Every Woman in Her 30s: I'm 43 and Here are the Life Lessons you Actually Need HearWhat do women over 40 wish they had known in their 30s? I’m 43, and here’s the truth I learned the hard way.

In this episode of This Wasn't the Plan, I share the life lessons I wish someone had told me in my 30s about relationships, boundaries, people pleasing, fertility and starting over. These are the lessons that cost me alot - staying too long in the wrong relationships, losing myself trying to keep the peace, and hard truths women need to hear.

I open up about navigating IVF as a single woman in my 40s, rebuilding my identity after heartbreak, and what it really takes to start over when life doesn’t go according to plan. If you’re in your 30s and feel behind, stuck in a relationship that isn’t changing, or questioning your next chapter, this episode will speak directly to you.

This is the conversation I wish someone had the courage to have with me sooner.

In this episode, I share:

  • What waiting for the wrong partner to change really costs you
  • Why people pleasing is self-abandonment and how to stop losing yourself
  • The truth about setting boundaries and why it feels uncomfortable at first
  • How to start over in your 30s or 40s when life doesn’t go as planned
  • The one person who was always responsible for saving me

Connect with Tara Resnick:

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

https://tararesnick.com/

]]>What do women over 40 wish they had known in their 30s? I’m 43, and here’s the truth I learned the hard way.

In this episode of This Wasn't the Plan, I share the life lessons I wish someone had told me in my 30s about relationships, boundaries, people pleasing, fertility and starting over. These are the lessons that cost me alot - staying too long in the wrong relationships, losing myself trying to keep the peace, and hard truths women need to hear.

I open up about navigating IVF as a single woman in my 40s, rebuilding my identity after heartbreak, and what it really takes to start over when life doesn’t go according to plan. If you’re in your 30s and feel behind, stuck in a relationship that isn’t changing, or questioning your next chapter, this episode will speak directly to you.

This is the conversation I wish someone had the courage to have with me sooner.

In this episode, I share:

  • What waiting for the wrong partner to change really costs you
  • Why people pleasing is self-abandonment and how to stop losing yourself
  • The truth about setting boundaries and why it feels uncomfortable at first
  • How to start over in your 30s or 40s when life doesn’t go as planned
  • The one person who was always responsible for saving me

Connect with Tara Resnick:

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

https://tararesnick.com/

]]>b438bc08-cd73-4ed8-9038-666cc3392761Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -040029:00truefull228282Ask Us Anything: Divorce, Infertility, Friendship Breakups, Healing & Starting Over (With Jess & Victoria)Ask Us Anything: Divorce, Infertility, Friendship Breakups, Healing & Starting Over (With Jess & Victoria)This week I’m joined by two women who know what it means to rewrite the plan - and do the deep personal growth work that comes with it.

Jess (@thegreatdetour) married her high school sweetheart and at 35 made the brave decision to leave a toxic relationship and start completely over.

Victoria (@victoriamahoney29) spent years navigating infertility and IVF before choosing to stop treatments and build a life that looks different than she imagined - and is beautiful because of it.

Together we’re answering YOUR questions in a full Ask Us Anything episode covering divorce, friendship breakups, healing from toxic relationships, being childfree by circumstance, what emotional maturity actually looks like and life when the plan falls apart and you have to find yourself again.

This one felt less like a podcast and more like three women having an honest conversation over drinks — and we think you’re going to feel every bit of it.

In this episode we cover:

• Navigating divorce and the identity shift that comes with it

• Healing from toxic relationships and what recovery really looks like

• Friendship breakups — why they happen and how to heal

• Choosing to stop IVF and what life looks like on the other side

• Personal growth and emotional maturity through life’s hardest chapters

• What “starting over” actually means at 35, 40 and beyond

• How to build a life that wasn’t the plan — but is yours

This Wasn’t the Plan is the podcast for women navigating infertility, life after IVF, being childfree by circumstance, divorce, breakups, reinvention, healing, personal growth, and the beautiful, hard work of starting over.

]]>This week I’m joined by two women who know what it means to rewrite the plan - and do the deep personal growth work that comes with it.

Jess (@thegreatdetour) married her high school sweetheart and at 35 made the brave decision to leave a toxic relationship and start completely over.

Victoria (@victoriamahoney29) spent years navigating infertility and IVF before choosing to stop treatments and build a life that looks different than she imagined - and is beautiful because of it.

Together we’re answering YOUR questions in a full Ask Us Anything episode covering divorce, friendship breakups, healing from toxic relationships, being childfree by circumstance, what emotional maturity actually looks like and life when the plan falls apart and you have to find yourself again.

This one felt less like a podcast and more like three women having an honest conversation over drinks — and we think you’re going to feel every bit of it.

In this episode we cover:

• Navigating divorce and the identity shift that comes with it

• Healing from toxic relationships and what recovery really looks like

• Friendship breakups — why they happen and how to heal

• Choosing to stop IVF and what life looks like on the other side

• Personal growth and emotional maturity through life’s hardest chapters

• What “starting over” actually means at 35, 40 and beyond

• How to build a life that wasn’t the plan — but is yours

This Wasn’t the Plan is the podcast for women navigating infertility, life after IVF, being childfree by circumstance, divorce, breakups, reinvention, healing, personal growth, and the beautiful, hard work of starting over.

]]>f142ed77-418f-4b31-9b1f-7fb96370d77bMon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -040001:09:37truefull227272How Long Does Healing Actually Take? The Honest Truth About Your Body, Identity, and Starting OverHow Long Does Healing Actually Take? The Honest Truth About Your Body, Identity, and Starting OverSix months ago, something ended. For me it was IVF, and the dream of a life I'd spent years trying to build. But this episode isn't just about infertility - it's about what happens after any hard chapter closes and you're left figuring out who you are now.

This is my honest six-month update. Not the performed version. Not the "look how far I've come" highlight reel. The real one - including the parts I've been embarrassed to say out loud.

I talk about what genuine healing actually looks like when you're still in it. I talk about your body after it's been through something - hormonal shifts, grief weight, the strange experience of looking in the mirror and not quite recognizing yourself. And I talk about why six months is nothing. Why your body, your identity, and your sense of self take so much longer to recalibrate than anyone tells you - especially in your late thirties, forties, and fifties.

If you've come out of a divorce, a loss, a fertility journey, a career ending, or any chapter that took more from you than you expected - this one is for you.

In this episode:

  • What healing looks like when you're surprised by your own progress but not yet done
  • Why your body isn't failing you — it's just on its own timeline
  • The truth about recovering physically after something hormonally or emotionally significant
  • Why comparison to who you were before is an unfair data set
  • What's actually helped: the unsexy, repetitive, boring things that move the needle
  • Why consistency and grace will always outperform pressure and perfection

Code PODCAST40 gets you 40% off the Reclamation Guide at www.tararesnick.com

Connect with Tara Resnick:

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

https://tararesnick.com/

]]>Six months ago, something ended. For me it was IVF, and the dream of a life I'd spent years trying to build. But this episode isn't just about infertility - it's about what happens after any hard chapter closes and you're left figuring out who you are now.

This is my honest six-month update. Not the performed version. Not the "look how far I've come" highlight reel. The real one - including the parts I've been embarrassed to say out loud.

I talk about what genuine healing actually looks like when you're still in it. I talk about your body after it's been through something - hormonal shifts, grief weight, the strange experience of looking in the mirror and not quite recognizing yourself. And I talk about why six months is nothing. Why your body, your identity, and your sense of self take so much longer to recalibrate than anyone tells you - especially in your late thirties, forties, and fifties.

If you've come out of a divorce, a loss, a fertility journey, a career ending, or any chapter that took more from you than you expected - this one is for you.

In this episode:

  • What healing looks like when you're surprised by your own progress but not yet done
  • Why your body isn't failing you — it's just on its own timeline
  • The truth about recovering physically after something hormonally or emotionally significant
  • Why comparison to who you were before is an unfair data set
  • What's actually helped: the unsexy, repetitive, boring things that move the needle
  • Why consistency and grace will always outperform pressure and perfection

Code PODCAST40 gets you 40% off the Reclamation Guide at www.tararesnick.com

Connect with Tara Resnick:

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

https://tararesnick.com/

]]>d76c5ebc-5d7f-4c7e-bd51-79de241ce751Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -040028:35truefull226262Healing Your Relationship with Food and Your Body: Hormones, Weight & Starting Over with Gina LivyHealing Your Relationship with Food and Your Body: Hormones, Weight & Starting Over with Gina LivyNobody counted more carefully than you. Nobody tried harder. And it still didn't work — and that's not a coincidence, that's a system that was never built for your body.

This week I'm sitting down with Gina Livy — weight loss expert, bestselling author, and founder of The Livy Method — a program specifically designed for women who are done with the diet-culture hamster wheel and ready for something that actually works.

But before she became the go-to expert for hundreds of thousands of women? She pivoted. Hard. Gina shares her own story of turning life's unexpected turns into her greatest power — and how that journey became the foundation of everything she now teaches.

We get into ALL of it:

  1. Why calories in, calories out is one of the most dangerous oversimplifications in women's health
  2. How hormones, perimenopause, and menopause are running the show in ways nobody warned you about
  3. The psychology behind our relationship with food — and why shame has never once made anyone healthier
  4. Why ditching the scale, the measuring cups, and the counting might be the most radical thing you do for your body
  5. How the real factors — stress, grief, identity loss, life upheaval — live in our bodies and affect our weight in ways traditional programs completely ignore

This conversation hit different for me. Because so many of the women in this community are already doing the hard work of rebuilding their lives after something they didn't plan for — and their bodies are carrying that story too.

You were never broken. You just never had the full picture.

Gina Livy is the bold, purpose-driven founder and CEO of The Livy Method, a lifestyle behavior change program transforming weight loss by helping people focus on how they eat, think, and feel. As a best-selling author and keynote speaker, Gina has helped over 150,000 people ditch diets for good. With 30+ years of experience, she’s built a community in 55+ countries, with over 7M podcast downloads and a mission to make weight loss kind, accessible, and sustainable.

The Livy Method Spring Live Session begins on April 20, 2026, and runs for 91 days. The program is hosted within a private Facebook community and includes access to the new Livy Method App, which features built-in LivyAI for a personal experience, along with ongoing support and guidance from their program specialists.

Connect with Gina Livy:

Instagram: @ginalivy

https://livymethod.com

Connect with Tara Resnick:

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

https://tararesnick.com/

]]>Nobody counted more carefully than you. Nobody tried harder. And it still didn't work — and that's not a coincidence, that's a system that was never built for your body.

This week I'm sitting down with Gina Livy — weight loss expert, bestselling author, and founder of The Livy Method — a program specifically designed for women who are done with the diet-culture hamster wheel and ready for something that actually works.

But before she became the go-to expert for hundreds of thousands of women? She pivoted. Hard. Gina shares her own story of turning life's unexpected turns into her greatest power — and how that journey became the foundation of everything she now teaches.

We get into ALL of it:

  1. Why calories in, calories out is one of the most dangerous oversimplifications in women's health
  2. How hormones, perimenopause, and menopause are running the show in ways nobody warned you about
  3. The psychology behind our relationship with food — and why shame has never once made anyone healthier
  4. Why ditching the scale, the measuring cups, and the counting might be the most radical thing you do for your body
  5. How the real factors — stress, grief, identity loss, life upheaval — live in our bodies and affect our weight in ways traditional programs completely ignore

This conversation hit different for me. Because so many of the women in this community are already doing the hard work of rebuilding their lives after something they didn't plan for — and their bodies are carrying that story too.

You were never broken. You just never had the full picture.

Gina Livy is the bold, purpose-driven founder and CEO of The Livy Method, a lifestyle behavior change program transforming weight loss by helping people focus on how they eat, think, and feel. As a best-selling author and keynote speaker, Gina has helped over 150,000 people ditch diets for good. With 30+ years of experience, she’s built a community in 55+ countries, with over 7M podcast downloads and a mission to make weight loss kind, accessible, and sustainable.

The Livy Method Spring Live Session begins on April 20, 2026, and runs for 91 days. The program is hosted within a private Facebook community and includes access to the new Livy Method App, which features built-in LivyAI for a personal experience, along with ongoing support and guidance from their program specialists.

Connect with Gina Livy:

Instagram: @ginalivy

https://livymethod.com

Connect with Tara Resnick:

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

https://tararesnick.com/

]]>368a5401-656e-45e6-a508-348705c8f68eMon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -040001:14:10truefull225252Why Adult Friendships End: My Experience with Friendship Breakups and the 3 Types of Friend LossWhy Adult Friendships End: My Experience with Friendship Breakups and the 3 Types of Friend LossLosing a friend as an adult is one of the most common — and most untalked about — experiences we go through. And yet almost no one gives us permission to actually grieve it.

In this honest solo episode, I share my own experiences losing a close friend during the hardest chapter of her life, and why that loss cracked something open I couldn't ignore.

I walk through the three archetypes of friendship loss I developed, why adult friendships naturally shed as we grow, and why some people simply don't have the capacity for hard, honest conversations — and what that means for the relationships in your life.

This episode is about normalizing friendship breakups, giving yourself permission to grieve them fully, and understanding why difficult life seasons will always reveal who's actually built to stay.

Topics covered:

  1. Why adult friendships end
  2. Friendship breakups and growing apart
  3. How to grieve a friendship ending
  4. Avoidant friendships and conflict avoidance in adults
  5. Losing friends during hard life seasons
  6. The three types of friendship loss

Connect with Tara:

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

https://tararesnick.com/

]]>Losing a friend as an adult is one of the most common — and most untalked about — experiences we go through. And yet almost no one gives us permission to actually grieve it.

In this honest solo episode, I share my own experiences losing a close friend during the hardest chapter of her life, and why that loss cracked something open I couldn't ignore.

I walk through the three archetypes of friendship loss I developed, why adult friendships naturally shed as we grow, and why some people simply don't have the capacity for hard, honest conversations — and what that means for the relationships in your life.

This episode is about normalizing friendship breakups, giving yourself permission to grieve them fully, and understanding why difficult life seasons will always reveal who's actually built to stay.

Topics covered:

  1. Why adult friendships end
  2. Friendship breakups and growing apart
  3. How to grieve a friendship ending
  4. Avoidant friendships and conflict avoidance in adults
  5. Losing friends during hard life seasons
  6. The three types of friendship loss

Connect with Tara:

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

https://tararesnick.com/

]]>af0aa5ba-4e0e-44c5-8fa5-d67175964cadMon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -040031:53truefull224242How to Build Resilience and Heal After Life’s Unexpected Losses & Chapters with Blair Kaplan VenablesHow to Build Resilience and Heal After Life’s Unexpected Losses & Chapters with Blair Kaplan VenablesGrief can come from infertility, lost dreams, identity shifts, divorce, career changes, or the life you thought you were going to have.

In this episode, I sit down with grief and resilience expert Blair Kaplan Venables to talk about what it actually means to live through loss and come out the other side with purpose.

Blair shares her personal story of navigating deep grief and how those experiences shaped her work helping others process loss, build resilience, and create meaning from painful chapters of life.

Together we explore how grief shows up in ways we often ignore, why unprocessed grief can manifest physically, and how sharing our stories can help others heal.

This conversation also dives into the unexpected paths life can take when things do not go according to plan - and how those plot twists can open the door to growth, purpose, and resilience.

If you are navigating grief, rebuilding after loss, or learning how to live a life you never planned, this episode will remind you that healing is possible and that your pain can become part of your purpose.

Connect with Tara Resnick:

Instagram: @tararesnick

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https://tararesnick.com/

Connect with Blair Kaplan-Venebles

Instagram: @blairfromblairland

https://blairkaplan.ca/

https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/

]]>Grief can come from infertility, lost dreams, identity shifts, divorce, career changes, or the life you thought you were going to have.

In this episode, I sit down with grief and resilience expert Blair Kaplan Venables to talk about what it actually means to live through loss and come out the other side with purpose.

Blair shares her personal story of navigating deep grief and how those experiences shaped her work helping others process loss, build resilience, and create meaning from painful chapters of life.

Together we explore how grief shows up in ways we often ignore, why unprocessed grief can manifest physically, and how sharing our stories can help others heal.

This conversation also dives into the unexpected paths life can take when things do not go according to plan - and how those plot twists can open the door to growth, purpose, and resilience.

If you are navigating grief, rebuilding after loss, or learning how to live a life you never planned, this episode will remind you that healing is possible and that your pain can become part of your purpose.

Connect with Tara Resnick:

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: tara_resnick

https://tararesnick.com/

Connect with Blair Kaplan-Venebles

Instagram: @blairfromblairland

https://blairkaplan.ca/

https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/

]]>c0614351-784a-4ec5-9ee8-ccf25ae04803Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -040054:34truefull223232Divorce, Friendship Breakups, Infertility & Thriving After Life’s Hardest Chapters with Jess Prudhomme – Season 2 PremiereDivorce, Friendship Breakups, Infertility & Thriving After Life’s Hardest Chapters with Jess Prudhomme – Season 2 PremiereLife rarely goes according to plan - but the chapters that challenge us the most can also teach us the most. In this Season 2 premiere of This Wasn’t the Plan, I sit down with Jess Prudhomme from The Great Detour™ to talk about navigating the realities of divorce, friendship breakups during hard seasons, and infertility.

Together, we explore resilience, and how to embrace your next chapter with confidence, wisdom, and self-trust after heartbreak, IVF struggles, or major life pivots. I also share personal updates on post-IVF life, new family moments, and the lessons of rebuilding on your own terms.

If you’ve ever felt like your timeline is off, your plans have been rerouted, or your relationships are shifting, this conversation is for you. Get ready to reclaim your story, honor your journey, and step boldly into what’s next.

Get the Reclamation Guide, my step-by-step 30 day guide for rebuilding your life and identity after a hard chapter, and stepping into your best season. 40% off flash sale until March 3 use code HEAL40 at checkou!

https://tararesnick.com/the-reclamation-guide-rebuild-your-life-and-identity-after-a-hard-chapter

Connect with Tara Resnick:

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

https://tararesnick.com/

Connect with Jess Prudhomme:

Instagram: @thegreatdetour

https://www.thegreatdetour.com/

]]>Life rarely goes according to plan - but the chapters that challenge us the most can also teach us the most. In this Season 2 premiere of This Wasn’t the Plan, I sit down with Jess Prudhomme from The Great Detour™ to talk about navigating the realities of divorce, friendship breakups during hard seasons, and infertility.

Together, we explore resilience, and how to embrace your next chapter with confidence, wisdom, and self-trust after heartbreak, IVF struggles, or major life pivots. I also share personal updates on post-IVF life, new family moments, and the lessons of rebuilding on your own terms.

If you’ve ever felt like your timeline is off, your plans have been rerouted, or your relationships are shifting, this conversation is for you. Get ready to reclaim your story, honor your journey, and step boldly into what’s next.

Get the Reclamation Guide, my step-by-step 30 day guide for rebuilding your life and identity after a hard chapter, and stepping into your best season. 40% off flash sale until March 3 use code HEAL40 at checkou!

https://tararesnick.com/the-reclamation-guide-rebuild-your-life-and-identity-after-a-hard-chapter

Connect with Tara Resnick:

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

https://tararesnick.com/

Connect with Jess Prudhomme:

Instagram: @thegreatdetour

https://www.thegreatdetour.com/

]]>8c77840c-fc25-4c2c-bea7-98ed0949e13dMon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -040001:09:27truefull222222Childfree by Circumstance - Choosing Yourself After IVF, Miscarriage, and Letting Go of the PlanChildfree by Circumstance - Choosing Yourself After IVF, Miscarriage, and Letting Go of the PlanWhat happens when you stop chasing the life you were told to want and choose yourself instead?

In the Season 1 finale of This Wasn’t the Plan, I sit down with Victoria for an honest, deeply validating conversation about being childfree by circumstance after infertility. After four years of trying to conceive, two rounds of IVF, and four miscarriages, Victoria and her husband made the conscious decision to stop trying - not because it hurt less, but because continuing came at too high a cost.

Together, we talk about the grief no one prepares you for, the pressure to keep going, and the strength it takes to walk away from a dream that once defined your future. This episode explores what it really means to choose yourself after infertility, how to navigate life without the timeline you imagined, and why being childfree by circumstance does not make your life smaller, less meaningful, or incomplete.

This conversation is for anyone experiencing infertility, IVF burnout, pregnancy loss, miscarriage grief, or redefining their identity and purpose after life takes an unexpected turn. It is also for women who are tired of being asked intrusive questions like “Do you have kids?” without space for the reality of what they have endured.

If you are learning how to rebuild, redefine your future, or trust yourself again after loss, this episode will remind you that your life still matters - and that choosing yourself is not giving up.

Season 2 launches March 2, 2026!

Connect with Tara:

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

https://tararesnick.com/

Connect with Victoria:

Instagram: @victoriamahoney29

]]>What happens when you stop chasing the life you were told to want and choose yourself instead?

In the Season 1 finale of This Wasn’t the Plan, I sit down with Victoria for an honest, deeply validating conversation about being childfree by circumstance after infertility. After four years of trying to conceive, two rounds of IVF, and four miscarriages, Victoria and her husband made the conscious decision to stop trying - not because it hurt less, but because continuing came at too high a cost.

Together, we talk about the grief no one prepares you for, the pressure to keep going, and the strength it takes to walk away from a dream that once defined your future. This episode explores what it really means to choose yourself after infertility, how to navigate life without the timeline you imagined, and why being childfree by circumstance does not make your life smaller, less meaningful, or incomplete.

This conversation is for anyone experiencing infertility, IVF burnout, pregnancy loss, miscarriage grief, or redefining their identity and purpose after life takes an unexpected turn. It is also for women who are tired of being asked intrusive questions like “Do you have kids?” without space for the reality of what they have endured.

If you are learning how to rebuild, redefine your future, or trust yourself again after loss, this episode will remind you that your life still matters - and that choosing yourself is not giving up.

Season 2 launches March 2, 2026!

Connect with Tara:

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

https://tararesnick.com/

Connect with Victoria:

Instagram: @victoriamahoney29

]]>00988737-2ca5-43ec-8aa9-300616e0f37cMon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -040055:55truefull121211When Life Does Not Follow the Plan - Letting Go of Timelines, Fertility Curveballs, and Unexpected Resilience with Laura BehnkeWhen Life Does Not Follow the Plan - Letting Go of Timelines, Fertility Curveballs, and Unexpected Resilience with Laura BehnkeIn this episode, I sit down with writer and creator of The Life Actually Company, Laura Behnke, for an honest conversation about releasing societal timelines and learning how to meet the life you never saw coming....multiple times.

Laura shares how her 30s unfolded in ways she never expected - from letting go of pressure around marriage and milestones, to meeting her now husband later than planned, to navigating unimaginable loss when both of their fathers were diagnosed with cancer and passed away in the same year.

We talk about fertility struggles, needing IVF due to a rare genetic disorder, the emotional toll of trying to conceive, and the curveballs that continued long after she thought the hardest part was over. Laura also opens up about what it was like to finally become a mother - and then face another life-altering diagnosis just months later.

This episode is not about overcoming for the sake of inspiration. It is about reality. About grief, uncertainty, resilience, and what it means to live a life that looks nothing like the one you imagined - and still find meaning inside it.

If you have ever felt behind, blindsided, or deeply exhausted by trying to control an uncontrollable life, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.

Connect with Tara:

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

https://tararesnick.com/

Connect with Laura:

Instagram: @laurabehnke

https://www.laurabehnke.com/

]]>In this episode, I sit down with writer and creator of The Life Actually Company, Laura Behnke, for an honest conversation about releasing societal timelines and learning how to meet the life you never saw coming....multiple times.

Laura shares how her 30s unfolded in ways she never expected - from letting go of pressure around marriage and milestones, to meeting her now husband later than planned, to navigating unimaginable loss when both of their fathers were diagnosed with cancer and passed away in the same year.

We talk about fertility struggles, needing IVF due to a rare genetic disorder, the emotional toll of trying to conceive, and the curveballs that continued long after she thought the hardest part was over. Laura also opens up about what it was like to finally become a mother - and then face another life-altering diagnosis just months later.

This episode is not about overcoming for the sake of inspiration. It is about reality. About grief, uncertainty, resilience, and what it means to live a life that looks nothing like the one you imagined - and still find meaning inside it.

If you have ever felt behind, blindsided, or deeply exhausted by trying to control an uncontrollable life, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.

Connect with Tara:

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

https://tararesnick.com/

Connect with Laura:

Instagram: @laurabehnke

https://www.laurabehnke.com/

]]>c2ed6ed8-693f-4730-ab37-f577497e5761Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -040001:13:47truefull120201When Life Keeps Changing: Jessica Field on Infertility, Miscarriage & Life’s Unplanned PivotsWhen Life Keeps Changing: Jessica Field on Infertility, Miscarriage & Life’s Unplanned PivotsIn this episode, Jessica Field opens up about navigating life’s unexpected turns - from moving across the continent and starting over, to facing infertility and multiple miscarriages. She shares how trusting herself, embracing change, and building resilience have shaped her journey. Tune in for an honest, empowering conversation about strength, resilience, and finding your path through life’s unplanned challenges.

Connect with Tara:

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TikTok: @tara_resnick

Join The Unplanned Life Community:

https://tararesnick.com/the-unplanned-life-community-childfree-women

Connect with Jessica:

Instagram: @yourspiritualwellnesscoach

https://www.yourspiritualwellnesscoach.com/




]]>In this episode, Jessica Field opens up about navigating life’s unexpected turns - from moving across the continent and starting over, to facing infertility and multiple miscarriages. She shares how trusting herself, embracing change, and building resilience have shaped her journey. Tune in for an honest, empowering conversation about strength, resilience, and finding your path through life’s unplanned challenges.

Connect with Tara:

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

Join The Unplanned Life Community:

https://tararesnick.com/the-unplanned-life-community-childfree-women

Connect with Jessica:

Instagram: @yourspiritualwellnesscoach

https://www.yourspiritualwellnesscoach.com/




]]>5ebc7719-dae8-4806-9a1c-d1f0573675cbMon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -040050:18truefull119191Childfree Not by Choice - How I Learned I Would Be Ok and Chose Life After InfertilityChildfree Not by Choice - How I Learned I Would Be Ok and Chose Life After InfertilityWhat happens when you are childfree not by choice and forced to grieve a life you deeply wanted?

In this solo episode, I speak honestly about infertility, choosing to stop trying, and what it actually means to be ok after letting go of the dream of motherhood. This is not a conversation about positivity, manifestation, or silver linings. It is about grief, agency, boundaries, and learning how to live fully on the other side of loss.

I share how traveling to Paris helped reconnect me to my body and reminded me that life does not end when one dream does. I also address the pressure women face to stay hopeful, trust the law of attraction, consider adoption, or continue trying at all costs - and why deciding to stop is an act of self love, not failure.

This episode is for women navigating childlessness not by choice, infertility grief, or the complicated reality of choosing peace after years of striving. You are not broken. Your life is not a consolation prize. And you are allowed to choose yourself.

Connect with Tara Resnick:

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

https://tararesnick.com/

]]>What happens when you are childfree not by choice and forced to grieve a life you deeply wanted?

In this solo episode, I speak honestly about infertility, choosing to stop trying, and what it actually means to be ok after letting go of the dream of motherhood. This is not a conversation about positivity, manifestation, or silver linings. It is about grief, agency, boundaries, and learning how to live fully on the other side of loss.

I share how traveling to Paris helped reconnect me to my body and reminded me that life does not end when one dream does. I also address the pressure women face to stay hopeful, trust the law of attraction, consider adoption, or continue trying at all costs - and why deciding to stop is an act of self love, not failure.

This episode is for women navigating childlessness not by choice, infertility grief, or the complicated reality of choosing peace after years of striving. You are not broken. Your life is not a consolation prize. And you are allowed to choose yourself.

Connect with Tara Resnick:

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

https://tararesnick.com/

]]>99e7c384-e736-4aa7-ba22-24b5533e6985Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -040030:34truefull118181No New Episode This Week - Pause, Reflect, and Start OverNo New Episode This Week - Pause, Reflect, and Start OverTara here! I’m on vacation this week, but this quick placeholder episode is perfect for women looking to start over, boost self confidence, and focus on personal growth. Take a moment to revisit past episodes, reflect on your journey, and recharge your mindset. Even a small pause can spark clarity, motivation, and positive change. I'll resume regularly scheduled episodes next Mon. Jan. 12, 2026. Happy New Year!

]]>Tara here! I’m on vacation this week, but this quick placeholder episode is perfect for women looking to start over, boost self confidence, and focus on personal growth. Take a moment to revisit past episodes, reflect on your journey, and recharge your mindset. Even a small pause can spark clarity, motivation, and positive change. I'll resume regularly scheduled episodes next Mon. Jan. 12, 2026. Happy New Year!

]]>b59a95cd-dd92-4bbc-9699-b951ab096168Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -040003:28truefull1717Starting Over, Modern Dating and Self Confidence: A Conversation with Aleeza Ben ShalomStarting Over, Modern Dating and Self Confidence: A Conversation with Aleeza Ben ShalomDating after major life changes like breakups, divorce or infertility can feel confusing and overwhelming - but it doesn’t have to. In this episode, Aleeza Ben Shalom from the Netflix series Jewish Matchmaking, shares her insights on modern dating, starting over, and building self-confidence.

You’ll discover how to:

  1. Navigate dating with clarity and intention
  2. Avoid repeating old patterns that keep you stuck
  3. Handle sensitive questions about children with confidence
  4. Embrace your story as a source of strength and attraction
  5. Build self-confidence and find meaningful connections

Whether you’re reinventing your love life, healing from setbacks, or ready to date with purpose, this conversation offers practical strategies, mindset shifts, and encouragement to help you find love again on your own terms.

Connect with Tara Resnick:

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

https://tararesnick.com/

Connect with Aleeza Ben Shalom:

Instagram: @aleezabenshalom

https://marriagemindedmentor.com/


]]>Dating after major life changes like breakups, divorce or infertility can feel confusing and overwhelming - but it doesn’t have to. In this episode, Aleeza Ben Shalom from the Netflix series Jewish Matchmaking, shares her insights on modern dating, starting over, and building self-confidence.

You’ll discover how to:

  1. Navigate dating with clarity and intention
  2. Avoid repeating old patterns that keep you stuck
  3. Handle sensitive questions about children with confidence
  4. Embrace your story as a source of strength and attraction
  5. Build self-confidence and find meaningful connections

Whether you’re reinventing your love life, healing from setbacks, or ready to date with purpose, this conversation offers practical strategies, mindset shifts, and encouragement to help you find love again on your own terms.

Connect with Tara Resnick:

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

https://tararesnick.com/

Connect with Aleeza Ben Shalom:

Instagram: @aleezabenshalom

https://marriagemindedmentor.com/


]]>d79b9f33-9976-46de-ad90-8ab6445febdcMon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -040047:21truefull116161Childfree by Circumstance - Grief, Healing, and Finding Joy in Plan B with Healing Roots TogetherChildfree by Circumstance - Grief, Healing, and Finding Joy in Plan B with Healing Roots TogetherWhat does it really mean to be childfree by circumstance - and how do you grieve the life you thought you would have while still creating one that feels meaningful and joyful?

In this episode, I’m joined by Adriana Rodriguez-Baptiste and Caroline Bloss from Healing Roots Together, a support community for women who are childfree by circumstance and navigating life after infertility, pregnancy loss, or unexpected childlessness.

We talk openly about the grief that doesn’t have a timeline, the identity shifts that come with letting go of Plan A, and how to find purpose, connection, and joy in a life that looks different than expected. Adriana and Caroline share how mindfulness, community support, and intentional healing practices can help women move from survival mode to actually thriving.

If you are childfree by circumstance, struggling with unresolved grief, or trying to figure out who you are after infertility, this conversation will help you feel less alone and more grounded in what comes next.

Topics we cover:

  1. What it means to be childfree by circumstance
  2. Grieving the loss of motherhood and Plan A
  3. Finding joy and meaning in Plan B
  4. Mindfulness tools to support healing after infertility
  5. Why community and support groups matter
  6. How Healing Roots Together helps women thrive after loss

This episode is for women who want to honor their grief without letting it define their future.

Connect with Tara Resnick:

https://tararesnick.com/

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

Connect with Adriana and Caroline:

https://healingrootstogether.com/

Instagram: @healing.roots.together

]]>What does it really mean to be childfree by circumstance - and how do you grieve the life you thought you would have while still creating one that feels meaningful and joyful?

In this episode, I’m joined by Adriana Rodriguez-Baptiste and Caroline Bloss from Healing Roots Together, a support community for women who are childfree by circumstance and navigating life after infertility, pregnancy loss, or unexpected childlessness.

We talk openly about the grief that doesn’t have a timeline, the identity shifts that come with letting go of Plan A, and how to find purpose, connection, and joy in a life that looks different than expected. Adriana and Caroline share how mindfulness, community support, and intentional healing practices can help women move from survival mode to actually thriving.

If you are childfree by circumstance, struggling with unresolved grief, or trying to figure out who you are after infertility, this conversation will help you feel less alone and more grounded in what comes next.

Topics we cover:

  1. What it means to be childfree by circumstance
  2. Grieving the loss of motherhood and Plan A
  3. Finding joy and meaning in Plan B
  4. Mindfulness tools to support healing after infertility
  5. Why community and support groups matter
  6. How Healing Roots Together helps women thrive after loss

This episode is for women who want to honor their grief without letting it define their future.

Connect with Tara Resnick:

https://tararesnick.com/

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

Connect with Adriana and Caroline:

https://healingrootstogether.com/

Instagram: @healing.roots.together

]]>e512c5bc-59c3-490d-b9b7-2bd6e4414de2Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -040052:02truefull115151Healing, Self-Care, and Life as Childfree After Infertility – Vulnerable Update with Tara ResnickHealing, Self-Care, and Life as Childfree After Infertility – Vulnerable Update with Tara ResnickIn this personal update episode of This Wasn’t the Plan, I share my journey of grief, healing, and growth after deciding to end my fertility journey and embracing life as childfree. I discuss taking time off for therapy, self-care, and processing, along with my experiences with hormone health and slowing down to honor myself.

You’ll hear insights on:

  1. Healing and reclaiming your energy after infertility
  2. Prioritizing self-care and mental wellbeing
  3. Embracing life as childfree with acceptance and clarity
  4. Lessons on compassion for yourself while navigating growth

Connect with Tara Resnick:

Website: https://tararesnick.com/

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

]]>In this personal update episode of This Wasn’t the Plan, I share my journey of grief, healing, and growth after deciding to end my fertility journey and embracing life as childfree. I discuss taking time off for therapy, self-care, and processing, along with my experiences with hormone health and slowing down to honor myself.

You’ll hear insights on:

  1. Healing and reclaiming your energy after infertility
  2. Prioritizing self-care and mental wellbeing
  3. Embracing life as childfree with acceptance and clarity
  4. Lessons on compassion for yourself while navigating growth

Connect with Tara Resnick:

Website: https://tararesnick.com/

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

]]>ec7f0e47-8edb-465a-a00b-d355c28cec39Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -040023:43truefull114141Relationship Patterns, Self-Confidence, and Detachment – Sabrina Bendory on Choosing YourselfRelationship Patterns, Self-Confidence, and Detachment – Sabrina Bendory on Choosing YourselfIn this episode of This Wasn’t the Plan, I sit down with relationship expert and writer Sabrina Bendory to explore self-worth, dating patterns, mindset shifts, and the power of detachment.

You’ll learn:

  1. How to reconnect with yourself to show up aligned and secure in all relationships
  2. Understanding and breaking repeated relationship patterns
  3. Mindset shifts to choose yourself, heal, and set boundaries
  4. Guidance for stepping away from relationships that no longer serve you

This episode is for women ready to rebuild confidence, find clarity, and create the love and life they truly deserve.


Connect with Sabrina Bendory:

Instagram: @sabrinabendory & @youwillbeokpodcast

YouTube: @sabrinabendory

Connect with Tara Resnick:

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

Website: https://tararesnick.com/

]]>In this episode of This Wasn’t the Plan, I sit down with relationship expert and writer Sabrina Bendory to explore self-worth, dating patterns, mindset shifts, and the power of detachment.

You’ll learn:

  1. How to reconnect with yourself to show up aligned and secure in all relationships
  2. Understanding and breaking repeated relationship patterns
  3. Mindset shifts to choose yourself, heal, and set boundaries
  4. Guidance for stepping away from relationships that no longer serve you

This episode is for women ready to rebuild confidence, find clarity, and create the love and life they truly deserve.


Connect with Sabrina Bendory:

Instagram: @sabrinabendory & @youwillbeokpodcast

YouTube: @sabrinabendory

Connect with Tara Resnick:

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

Website: https://tararesnick.com/

]]>7432f676-b746-4dc0-bb4a-27c554892eadMon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -040048:50truefull113131Women’s Health, Fertility, and Egg Freezing – Dr. Lucky Sekhon on Reproductive Clarity and GuidanceWomen’s Health, Fertility, and Egg Freezing – Dr. Lucky Sekhon on Reproductive Clarity and GuidanceIn this episode of This Wasn’t the Plan, I sit down with Dr. Lucky Sekhon, double board certified OBGYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist, to discuss everything women need to know about reproductive health, fertility, and egg freezing.

You’ll learn:

  1. Key facts about fertility across all life stages
  2. The realities of IVF, egg freezing, and fertility journeys
  3. How to advocate for your reproductive health and navigate misinformation
  4. The emotional and mental health impacts of fertility decisions

This episode provides clarity, validation, and grounded guidance for women planning for their future, experiencing infertility and understanding their bodies.

Pre-order Dr. Lucky Sekhon’s book The Lucky Egg:

https://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/lucky-egg-9781250408716/

Connect with Dr. Lucky Sekhon:

Instagram: @lucky.sekhon

TikTok: @drluckyegg

Website: https://theluckyegg.com/

Connect with Tara Resnick:

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

Website: https://tararesnick.com/

]]>In this episode of This Wasn’t the Plan, I sit down with Dr. Lucky Sekhon, double board certified OBGYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist, to discuss everything women need to know about reproductive health, fertility, and egg freezing.

You’ll learn:

  1. Key facts about fertility across all life stages
  2. The realities of IVF, egg freezing, and fertility journeys
  3. How to advocate for your reproductive health and navigate misinformation
  4. The emotional and mental health impacts of fertility decisions

This episode provides clarity, validation, and grounded guidance for women planning for their future, experiencing infertility and understanding their bodies.

Pre-order Dr. Lucky Sekhon’s book The Lucky Egg:

https://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/lucky-egg-9781250408716/

Connect with Dr. Lucky Sekhon:

Instagram: @lucky.sekhon

TikTok: @drluckyegg

Website: https://theluckyegg.com/

Connect with Tara Resnick:

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

Website: https://tararesnick.com/

]]>a45a905b-cb10-4cae-bdf3-0d2e88a5c480Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -040001:08:48truefull112121Choosing Yourself and Reinventing Your Life – Eboni K. Williams on Relationships, Growth, and Single Motherhood by ChoiceChoosing Yourself and Reinventing Your Life – Eboni K. Williams on Relationships, Growth, and Single Motherhood by ChoiceIn this episode of This Wasn’t the Plan, Eboni K. Williams shares her journey of personal transformation, choosing herself, and becoming a single mom by choice. Tara and Eboni discuss how childhood patterns shape decisions, navigating relationships, egg freezing, IVF, and the power of self-compassion and community among women.

You’ll learn:

  1. How to step out of comfort zones and embrace personal growth
  2. Making choices that protect your future self in relationships and fertility
  3. The emotional realities of IVF and single motherhood by choice
  4. How self-awareness and accountability create a life aligned with your values

This episode is for women in seasons of reinvention, healing, or starting over, offering clarity, courage, and inspiration to choose yourself.

Connect with Eboni K. Williams:

Instagram: @ebonikwilliams

Connect with Tara Resnick:

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

Website: https://tararesnick.com/

]]>In this episode of This Wasn’t the Plan, Eboni K. Williams shares her journey of personal transformation, choosing herself, and becoming a single mom by choice. Tara and Eboni discuss how childhood patterns shape decisions, navigating relationships, egg freezing, IVF, and the power of self-compassion and community among women.

You’ll learn:

  1. How to step out of comfort zones and embrace personal growth
  2. Making choices that protect your future self in relationships and fertility
  3. The emotional realities of IVF and single motherhood by choice
  4. How self-awareness and accountability create a life aligned with your values

This episode is for women in seasons of reinvention, healing, or starting over, offering clarity, courage, and inspiration to choose yourself.

Connect with Eboni K. Williams:

Instagram: @ebonikwilliams

Connect with Tara Resnick:

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

Website: https://tararesnick.com/

]]>21469e08-155c-4a85-a0d7-c088ffa398a5Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -040001:09:22truefull111111Ask a Life Coach – Starting Over, Dating After Heartbreak, Boundaries & Personal GrowthAsk a Life Coach – Starting Over, Dating After Heartbreak, Boundaries & Personal GrowthIn this episode of This Wasn’t the Plan, I answer listener questions about navigating change, rebuilding confidence, and moving forward when life doesn’t go as planned.

You’ll learn:

  1. How to start over when you feel completely stuck
  2. Strategies for dating after heartbreak, loss, or divorce
  3. How to set boundaries without guilt or fear
  4. Finding patience and peace while working toward your wellness and personal growth goals
  5. Tips for gaining clarity and direction in your career

If you’ve ever wanted real, honest life coaching advice, this episode is for you.

Connect with Tara Resnick:

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

Website: https://tararesnick.com/

]]>In this episode of This Wasn’t the Plan, I answer listener questions about navigating change, rebuilding confidence, and moving forward when life doesn’t go as planned.

You’ll learn:

  1. How to start over when you feel completely stuck
  2. Strategies for dating after heartbreak, loss, or divorce
  3. How to set boundaries without guilt or fear
  4. Finding patience and peace while working toward your wellness and personal growth goals
  5. Tips for gaining clarity and direction in your career

If you’ve ever wanted real, honest life coaching advice, this episode is for you.

Connect with Tara Resnick:

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

Website: https://tararesnick.com/

]]>160a685a-46a9-478b-83c1-edf91e533482Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -040041:21truefull110101Redefining Plan B After Divorce – Katie Bryan on Solo Motherhood, Entrepreneurship, and Self-WorthRedefining Plan B After Divorce – Katie Bryan on Solo Motherhood, Entrepreneurship, and Self-WorthTrigger Warning: This episode mentions pregnancy and fertility journeys. Please take care if this is a tender topic for you.


In this episode of This Wasn’t the Plan, I sit down with coach, entrepreneur, and podcast host Katie Bryan to explore rebuilding life after divorce. Katie shares her journey from heartbreak to solo motherhood, entrepreneurship, and empowering women to know their worth.


You’ll learn:
  1. How to navigate divorce and rediscover yourself
  2. Key moments that led to solo motherhood by choice
  3. How to build and scale a business from scratch
  4. How to cultivate confidence, self-worth, and success on your own terms


This episode is for women starting over, trusting their path, and turning detours into extraordinary opportunities.

Connect with Tara Resnick:
Instagram: @tararesnick
TikTok: @tararesnick1
Website: https://tararesnick.com/

Connect with Katie Bryan:
Instagram: @single_greatest_choice
Podcast: The Single Greatest Choice
Website: https://www.singlegreatestchoice.com/




]]>Trigger Warning: This episode mentions pregnancy and fertility journeys. Please take care if this is a tender topic for you.


In this episode of This Wasn’t the Plan, I sit down with coach, entrepreneur, and podcast host Katie Bryan to explore rebuilding life after divorce. Katie shares her journey from heartbreak to solo motherhood, entrepreneurship, and empowering women to know their worth.


You’ll learn:
  1. How to navigate divorce and rediscover yourself
  2. Key moments that led to solo motherhood by choice
  3. How to build and scale a business from scratch
  4. How to cultivate confidence, self-worth, and success on your own terms


This episode is for women starting over, trusting their path, and turning detours into extraordinary opportunities.

Connect with Tara Resnick:
Instagram: @tararesnick
TikTok: @tararesnick1
Website: https://tararesnick.com/

Connect with Katie Bryan:
Instagram: @single_greatest_choice
Podcast: The Single Greatest Choice
Website: https://www.singlegreatestchoice.com/




]]>20cba8e2-ff6f-480b-ab28-90b844a24a2bMon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -040001:03:16truefull1991How to Build Lasting Connection – Laira Thomas on Communication, Intimacy, and RelationshipsHow to Build Lasting Connection – Laira Thomas on Communication, Intimacy, and RelationshipsWhether you’re single, dating, or in a long-term relationship, building deep connection takes intention and self-awareness. In this episode of This Wasn’t the Plan, I sit down with dating, marriage, and intimacy facilitator Laira Thomas to explore how to communicate effectively, navigate distance, and bring intimacy back into your relationships.

You’ll learn:

  1. How to deepen connection with partners, friends, and yourself
  2. Strategies to rebuild trust and intimacy
  3. When it’s time to start a new chapter
  4. Why healing and self-love are the foundation for all relationships

Walk away with practical tools and fresh perspectives to create meaningful, lasting connections.

Connect with Tara Resnick:

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

Website: https://tararesnick.com/


Connect with Laira Thomas:

Instagram: @lairathomas


Website: https://lairathomas.com/

]]>Whether you’re single, dating, or in a long-term relationship, building deep connection takes intention and self-awareness. In this episode of This Wasn’t the Plan, I sit down with dating, marriage, and intimacy facilitator Laira Thomas to explore how to communicate effectively, navigate distance, and bring intimacy back into your relationships.

You’ll learn:

  1. How to deepen connection with partners, friends, and yourself
  2. Strategies to rebuild trust and intimacy
  3. When it’s time to start a new chapter
  4. Why healing and self-love are the foundation for all relationships

Walk away with practical tools and fresh perspectives to create meaningful, lasting connections.

Connect with Tara Resnick:

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

Website: https://tararesnick.com/


Connect with Laira Thomas:

Instagram: @lairathomas


Website: https://lairathomas.com/

]]>c4587c33-8ba7-4402-a2a7-e670378b2303Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -040052:48truefull1881How to Pivot Through Life’s Hardest Moments – Justine Froelker on Infertility, Courage and ReinventionHow to Pivot Through Life’s Hardest Moments – Justine Froelker on Infertility, Courage and ReinventionWhen life doesn’t go according to plan, how do you pivot without losing yourself? In this episode of This Wasn’t the Plan, I sit down with Licensed Professional Counselor, bestselling author, and TEDx speaker Justine Froelker to explore courage, resilience, and reinvention during life’s toughest moments.

You’ll learn:

  1. How to pivot when your identity feels shaken
  2. Why courage is a choice, not a feeling
  3. Strategies to rebuild after setbacks
  4. How to move through grief, uncertainty, and Plan B moments
  5. Daily practices that make resilience possible

This episode is for anyone navigating big transitions—career changes, relationship shifts, infertility, loss, or starting over in unexpected chapters. Walk away with practical tools, hope, and direction to create a life that feels like yours again.

Connect with Justine Froelker:

Instagram: @justinefroelker

Website: www.justinefroelker.com

Connect with Tara Resnick:

Instagram: @tararesnick1

TikTok: @tara_resnick

Website: www.tararesnick.com

]]>When life doesn’t go according to plan, how do you pivot without losing yourself? In this episode of This Wasn’t the Plan, I sit down with Licensed Professional Counselor, bestselling author, and TEDx speaker Justine Froelker to explore courage, resilience, and reinvention during life’s toughest moments.

You’ll learn:

  1. How to pivot when your identity feels shaken
  2. Why courage is a choice, not a feeling
  3. Strategies to rebuild after setbacks
  4. How to move through grief, uncertainty, and Plan B moments
  5. Daily practices that make resilience possible

This episode is for anyone navigating big transitions—career changes, relationship shifts, infertility, loss, or starting over in unexpected chapters. Walk away with practical tools, hope, and direction to create a life that feels like yours again.

Connect with Justine Froelker:

Instagram: @justinefroelker

Website: www.justinefroelker.com

Connect with Tara Resnick:

Instagram: @tararesnick1

TikTok: @tara_resnick

Website: www.tararesnick.com

]]>8816944a-2c89-4fde-92a4-6d791240a0f0Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -040054:37truefull1771Recovery, Healing, and Life Reinvention – Kinga Jakab on Choosing Your Plan BRecovery, Healing, and Life Reinvention – Kinga Jakab on Choosing Your Plan B⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes conversations about alcohol use, mental health challenges, and suicidality. Please take care while listening. If in crisis, call or text 988 (US/Canada) or visit findahelpline.com (international).

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or struggling with recovery? In this episode of This Wasn’t the Plan, I sit down down with Kinga Jakab, Recovery Coach and advocate for women’s empowerment, to explore how to reclaim your life and build a fulfilling Plan B. Kinga shares her journey with substances, perfectionism, and hitting rock bottom, and reveals the mindset shifts, self-love practices, and strategies that transformed her pain into purpose.

You’ll learn:

  1. Why recovery is about coming home to yourself, not just quitting substances
  2. How to release perfection and embrace authenticity
  3. How to turn rock bottom into a starting point for growth
  4. Practical steps for self-discovery, healing, and life reinvention

Connect with Tara Resnick:

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: tara_resnick

Website: www.tararesnick.com

Connect with Kinga Jakab:

Instagram: @recoveringfromevertyhing_kinga

Podcast: Recovering from Everything

Website: www.recoveringfromeverything.com


]]>⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes conversations about alcohol use, mental health challenges, and suicidality. Please take care while listening. If in crisis, call or text 988 (US/Canada) or visit findahelpline.com (international).

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or struggling with recovery? In this episode of This Wasn’t the Plan, I sit down down with Kinga Jakab, Recovery Coach and advocate for women’s empowerment, to explore how to reclaim your life and build a fulfilling Plan B. Kinga shares her journey with substances, perfectionism, and hitting rock bottom, and reveals the mindset shifts, self-love practices, and strategies that transformed her pain into purpose.

You’ll learn:

  1. Why recovery is about coming home to yourself, not just quitting substances
  2. How to release perfection and embrace authenticity
  3. How to turn rock bottom into a starting point for growth
  4. Practical steps for self-discovery, healing, and life reinvention

Connect with Tara Resnick:

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: tara_resnick

Website: www.tararesnick.com

Connect with Kinga Jakab:

Instagram: @recoveringfromevertyhing_kinga

Podcast: Recovering from Everything

Website: www.recoveringfromeverything.com


]]>3992097f-9bb4-4530-9987-b452d3618efeMon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -040049:43truefull1661Choosing to Be Childfree – Keltie Maguire on Clarity, Courage, and Life DecisionsChoosing to Be Childfree – Keltie Maguire on Clarity, Courage, and Life DecisionsQuestioning whether to have children or live childfree? In this episode of This Wasn’t the Plan, I sit down with clarity coach Keltie Maguire to explore the messy middle of life choices and societal expectations. Keltie shares her journey from ambivalence to confidence in choosing to remain child-free and offers practical insights on navigating fears, comparisons, and cultural pressures.

You’ll learn how to cultivate clarity, courage, and self-awareness to make life decisions that truly align with your values and create a fulfilling path—no matter what others expect.

Connect with Tara Resnick:

Website: www.tararesnick.com

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

Connect with Keltie Maguire:

Website: www.kidsorchildfree.com

Instagram: @kidsorchildfree

TikTok: @kidsorchildfree

]]>Questioning whether to have children or live childfree? In this episode of This Wasn’t the Plan, I sit down with clarity coach Keltie Maguire to explore the messy middle of life choices and societal expectations. Keltie shares her journey from ambivalence to confidence in choosing to remain child-free and offers practical insights on navigating fears, comparisons, and cultural pressures.

You’ll learn how to cultivate clarity, courage, and self-awareness to make life decisions that truly align with your values and create a fulfilling path—no matter what others expect.

Connect with Tara Resnick:

Website: www.tararesnick.com

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

Connect with Keltie Maguire:

Website: www.kidsorchildfree.com

Instagram: @kidsorchildfree

TikTok: @kidsorchildfree

]]>70d57d86-9dec-40cb-8c39-769d42053965Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -040052:22truefull1551Infertility and Life After Loss – Carrie Hauskens on Finding Joy in Plan BInfertility and Life After Loss – Carrie Hauskens on Finding Joy in Plan BNavigating infertility, loss, and unexpected life changes can feel overwhelming—but there is a way to thrive. In this episode of This Wasn’t the Plan, Carrie Hauskens shares her journey of redefining life after loss and finding joy in her Plan B. You’ll learn how to navigate life transitions, turn grief into clarity, embrace self-awareness, lean on community support, and create a meaningful, fulfilling path even when life doesn’t go as planned.

Connect with Carrie Hauskens:

Website: https://www.bloomingwithcare.com

Instagram: @bloomingwithcare

TikTok: @bloomingwithcare

Connect with Tara Resnick:

Website: www.tararesnick.com

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

]]>Navigating infertility, loss, and unexpected life changes can feel overwhelming—but there is a way to thrive. In this episode of This Wasn’t the Plan, Carrie Hauskens shares her journey of redefining life after loss and finding joy in her Plan B. You’ll learn how to navigate life transitions, turn grief into clarity, embrace self-awareness, lean on community support, and create a meaningful, fulfilling path even when life doesn’t go as planned.

Connect with Carrie Hauskens:

Website: https://www.bloomingwithcare.com

Instagram: @bloomingwithcare

TikTok: @bloomingwithcare

Connect with Tara Resnick:

Website: www.tararesnick.com

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

]]>1eeddebf-d0ff-4528-b3d6-928832dbcd79Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -040056:20truefull1441From Setback to Comeback – Resilience and Growth StrategiesFrom Setback to Comeback – Resilience and Growth StrategiesFeeling stuck, defeated, or overwhelmed? This bonus episode of This Wasn’t the Plan shows you how to turn life’s setbacks into opportunities for growth. Tara Resnick shares practical strategies to rebuild direction, embrace resilience, and create a Plan B mindset when life doesn’t go as planned. You’ll learn actionable steps to navigate personal challenges, career pivots, and unexpected life changes so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

Connect with Tara Resnick at www.tararesnick.com, on Instagram @tararesnick, and TikTok @tara_resnick

]]>Feeling stuck, defeated, or overwhelmed? This bonus episode of This Wasn’t the Plan shows you how to turn life’s setbacks into opportunities for growth. Tara Resnick shares practical strategies to rebuild direction, embrace resilience, and create a Plan B mindset when life doesn’t go as planned. You’ll learn actionable steps to navigate personal challenges, career pivots, and unexpected life changes so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

Connect with Tara Resnick at www.tararesnick.com, on Instagram @tararesnick, and TikTok @tara_resnick

]]>27aebfdc-6d47-49b0-babe-5784f24631b3Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -040018:45truefull1331IVF Journey and Life Reinvention – Finding Strength When Plans ChangeIVF Journey and Life Reinvention – Finding Strength When Plans ChangeFeeling stuck in life or struggling with IVF? In this first episode of This Wasn’t the Plan, Tara Resnick shares her journey of navigating a 15-month IVF journey as a SMBC, ending unexpected paths, and ultimately choosing herself. You’ll learn how to trust your inner voice, take bold steps when life doesn’t go as planned, and find strength through personal reinvention. Tune in to discover actionable lessons on resilience, navigating life transitions, and creating a life where you can thrive—even when your original dreams change.

Connect with Tara Resnick at www.tararesnick.com, on Instagram @tararesnick, and TikTok @tara_resnick

]]>Feeling stuck in life or struggling with IVF? In this first episode of This Wasn’t the Plan, Tara Resnick shares her journey of navigating a 15-month IVF journey as a SMBC, ending unexpected paths, and ultimately choosing herself. You’ll learn how to trust your inner voice, take bold steps when life doesn’t go as planned, and find strength through personal reinvention. Tune in to discover actionable lessons on resilience, navigating life transitions, and creating a life where you can thrive—even when your original dreams change.

Connect with Tara Resnick at www.tararesnick.com, on Instagram @tararesnick, and TikTok @tara_resnick

]]>593ba4db-7bd8-4e3b-90cd-d2c603bf61bfMon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -040017:41truefull1111Life Didn’t Go as Planned – How to Build Resilience and ThriveLife Didn’t Go as Planned – How to Build Resilience and ThriveFacing life’s unexpected endings can be painful—but they don’t have to define you. In this episode of This Wasn’t the Plan, Tara Resnick shares how she navigated setbacks, reframed failures, and built resilience when life didn’t go as planned. You’ll learn mindset shifts, coping strategies, and actionable steps to move forward with confidence, embrace life transitions, and turn Plan B into a meaningful, thriving path.

Connect with Tara Resnick at www.tararesnick.com, on Instagram @tararesnick, and TikTok @tara_resnick

]]>Facing life’s unexpected endings can be painful—but they don’t have to define you. In this episode of This Wasn’t the Plan, Tara Resnick shares how she navigated setbacks, reframed failures, and built resilience when life didn’t go as planned. You’ll learn mindset shifts, coping strategies, and actionable steps to move forward with confidence, embrace life transitions, and turn Plan B into a meaningful, thriving path.

Connect with Tara Resnick at www.tararesnick.com, on Instagram @tararesnick, and TikTok @tara_resnick

]]>a672ecff-49ac-402c-83d3-afe865a8a747Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -040016:49truefull22Start Here: Welcome to This Wasn’t the PlanStart Here: Welcome to This Wasn’t the PlanThis Wasn't the Plan is for women navigating life after the plan fell apart. Hosted by life coach Tara Resnick, this podcast explores what happens when life takes an unexpected turn — and how women find themselves, rebuild, and thrive on the other side.

Tara sits down with women who are childfree by circumstance, navigating infertility and IVF, healing from divorce, starting over in their 30s, 40s & 50's, and building unplanned lives that actually fit who they are now. We talk about the messy middle. The grief and the hope. The both/and of loving your life while mourning what didn't happen. Choosing yourself. Trusting yourself. And turning your plot twist into your power.

If your life looks nothing like you planned — and you're figuring out what comes next — this podcast is for you. New episodes every Monday.

]]>This Wasn't the Plan is for women navigating life after the plan fell apart. Hosted by life coach Tara Resnick, this podcast explores what happens when life takes an unexpected turn — and how women find themselves, rebuild, and thrive on the other side.

Tara sits down with women who are childfree by circumstance, navigating infertility and IVF, healing from divorce, starting over in their 30s, 40s & 50's, and building unplanned lives that actually fit who they are now. We talk about the messy middle. The grief and the hope. The both/and of loving your life while mourning what didn't happen. Choosing yourself. Trusting yourself. And turning your plot twist into your power.

If your life looks nothing like you planned — and you're figuring out what comes next — this podcast is for you. New episodes every Monday.

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