This Wasn't the Plan

Tara Resnick
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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.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Healing Your Relationship with Food and Your Body: Hormones, Weight & Starting Over with Gina Livy

    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: Why calories in, calories out is one of the most dangerous oversimplifications in women's healthHow hormones, perimenopause, and menopause are running the show in ways nobody warned you aboutThe psychology behind our relationship with food — and why shame has never once made anyone healthierWhy ditching the scale, the measuring cups, and the counting might be the most radical thing you do for your bodyHow 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/

    1hr 14min

  2. 16 MAR

    Why Adult Friendships End: My Experience with Friendship Breakups and the 3 Types of Friend Loss

    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: Why adult friendships endFriendship breakups and growing apartHow to grieve a friendship endingAvoidant friendships and conflict avoidance in adultsLosing friends during hard life seasonsThe three types of friendship loss Connect with Tara: Instagram: @tararesnick TikTok: @tara_resnick https://tararesnick.com/

    32 min

  3. 9 MAR

    How to Build Resilience and Heal After Life’s Unexpected Losses & Chapters with Blair Kaplan Venables

    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/

    55 min

  4. 2 MAR

    Divorce, Friendship Breakups, Infertility & Thriving After Life’s Hardest Chapters with Jess Prudhomme – Season 2 Premiere

    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/

    1hr 9min

  5. 2 FEB

    Childfree by Circumstance - Choosing Yourself After IVF, Miscarriage, and Letting Go of the Plan

    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

    56 min

  6. 26 JAN

    When Life Does Not Follow the Plan - Letting Go of Timelines, Fertility Curveballs, and Unexpected Resilience with Laura Behnke

    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/

    1hr 14min

  7. 19 JAN

    When Life Keeps Changing: Jessica Field on Infertility, Miscarriage & Life’s Unplanned Pivots

    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/

    50 min

  8. 12 JAN

    Childfree Not by Choice - How I Learned I Would Be Ok and Chose Life After Infertility

    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/

    31 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Tara Resnick
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Tara Resnick
  • Show Website
    This Wasn't the Plan

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