Not As We Planned
Tash Gershfield & Carly HarrisNew episodes every Thursday, with exclusive bonus episodes every Monday on Patreon.
Welcome to Not As We Planned, the honest podcast about relationships, dating, marriage, divorce and motherhood, and all the things no one really talks about.
From becoming a mum and navigating divorce, to rebuilding life as a single mum and dating again in your 30s, we’re sharing the real, messy and unexpected side... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 156 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ParentingKids & FamilyRelationshipsSociety & Culture | |||
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Imagine receiving a letter and discovering your husband has a 16-year-old son you knew absolutely nothing about. One listener had spent years believing his version of how a previous relationship ended, only for a child-support letter to reveal the tr... more
One Bestie has a confession she never thought she’d be making: she’s the other woman. What started with a work colleague who has a long-term partner and two children has turned into a year-long affair, and now they’ve both admitted they have feelings... more
Carly is back with a new nose! After years of feeling insecure about it, she finally flew to Turkey alone for the nose job she’d wanted for years. She opens up about why she decided to do it, the panic that hit before surgery, the mental battle durin... more
Three weeks after giving birth, one Bestie woke in the middle of the night panicking that she’d missed an alarm to feed her newborn. She couldn’t find her own phone, so she picked up her husband’s to check the time… and messages from another woman ap... more
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- Nasal drag
The content is literally what everyone else’s podcasts doesn’t cover although do invest in people seeking relationships opposed to promoting single females living reality with kids post-relationship.
The nasal drag does wear thin to listen to for a while and seperately unsure recent nose job looks exactly the same as before.
Apple Podcasts4Honest&1
United Kingdoma month ago - Brilliant
Absolutely love this show! Tash and Carly really keep things real and validate a lot of our feelings! Always keep me company on my daily walks!
Apple Podcasts5Surviving not thrivingUnited Kingdoma month ago - Love this!
I love this podcast so much. Tash and Carly are great hosts and I love the format of getting to hear the various challenges other people experience in their relationships.
Apple Podcasts5Becca Newcastle UKUnited Kingdoma month ago - Amazing!
Worth the listen the girls are amazing!
Apple Podcasts5Haylz94United Kingdoma month ago - A must listen!!
I genuinely don’t know what I would have done without the Not As We Planned podcast over the last year. I have absolutely binge-watched it since splitting up with my husband, and it has got me through some really difficult nights.
It’s given me some proper belly laughs when I really needed them, made me cry when I needed that too, and most importantly, reminded me that I’m not alone.
Going through a separation can feel incredibly lonely, especially in the evenings when the house is quiet and y... more
Apple Podcasts5Becci’s35United Kingdoma month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #124 |  United States/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #4 | United Kingdom/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #5 | United Kingdom/Kids & Family |
Apple Podcasts | #59 |  Canada/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #248 | Canada/Kids & Family |
Apple Podcasts | #19 |  Australia/Kids & Family/Parenting |
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Notable themes across recent episodes center on relationship dynamics, dating after separation or divorce, single motherhood, and rebuilding life with honesty and actionable guidance. Listeners hear from hosts and guest contributors about real-life challenges—co-parenting, healing from toxic or abusive relationships, setting boundaries, and prioritizing self-worth—often paired with practical resources, community support, and candid humor. The format blends listener stories, therapist-like guidance, and actionable steps, making it a supportive space for women navigating upheaval in love, family, and personal growth. A standout is the emphasis on community-building and transparency, with frequent calls to action around safety, self-care, and ... more
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Not As We Planned launched 3 years ago and published 156 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. Connor Kern
2. Charlotte Kern
3. Hollie Dowding
4. Aaron Dale
5. Sabrina Zohar
6. Shelley J Whitehead
7. Jessica Miller
8. Jessica May
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