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Not As We Planned

Not As We Planned

Tash Gershfield & Carly Harris 138 Episodes Aug 19, 2026

Not As We Planned is an honest podcast about relationships, dating, marriage, divorce, and motherhood. Hosts Tash Gershfield and Carly Harris share their personal experiences, including navigating divorce as a single mum and dating again in your 30s. The show offers open conversations and shared stories about the messy and unexpected sides of life. New episodes are released every Thursday, with bonus episodes on Patreon.

Episodes

My Boyfriend Faked Cancer While My Mum Was Dying
My Boyfriend Faked Cancer While My Mum Was Dying Aug 19, 2026 37:54 Imagine watching your mum die from cancer while the man you trust tells you his cancer has come back too… only to discover he made the whole thing up.This week we hear from a listener whose boyfriend lied about having cancer while her mum was terminally ill, before she discovered he had been cheating all along. We also hear from a woman who spent years trying to save her marriage through debt, lie
I Married The Wrong Person… But It Led Me To The Love Of My Life
I Married The Wrong Person… But It Led Me To The Love Of My Life Aug 12, 2026 42:04 What if your biggest heartbreak is actually the beginning of your happiest chapter?This week, we share some of the most uplifting listener stories we’ve ever received. From a woman whose husband left her for her friend before she unexpectedly found the love of her life, to a listener whose husband walked out just weeks after their wedding and during pregnancy, only for her to build the blended fam
Hollie Dowding: Surviving Domestic Violence... How I Finally Sent My Abuser To Prison
Hollie Dowding: Surviving Domestic Violence... How I Finally Sent My Abuser To Prison Aug 5, 2026 1:13:48 When Hollie Dowding finally walked away from her abusive relationship, she never imagined the journey that would follow.In this powerful and emotional conversation, Hollie shares how coercive control, trauma bonding and domestic abuse slowly took over her life, why leaving wasn't as simple as "just walking away", and how she found the strength to fight for justice, ultimately seeing her abuser sen
My Husband Is The Perfect Dad… So Why Do I Think He’s Cheating?
My Husband Is The Perfect Dad… So Why Do I Think He’s Cheating? Jul 29, 2026 36:31 A listener tells us about the growing feeling she can’t ignore… her husband seems like the perfect dad, but she’s convinced something isn’t right. Is she overthinking it, or are the signs pointing to something more?We unpack the story, share our honest advice, and discuss whether trust your instincts or give your partner the benefit of the doubt. Plus, we help a listener improve their dating profi
I Finally Left My Toxic Relationship… So Why Do I Miss Him?
I Finally Left My Toxic Relationship… So Why Do I Miss Him? Jul 22, 2026 41:39 You finally leave the relationship everyone told you was toxic… so why do you still miss it?This week, we unpack a listener’s confession about leaving a toxic partner only to find herself missing the chaos she fought so hard to escape. We discuss why healthy relationships can sometimes feel “boring,” the psychology behind toxic attraction, and whether it’s possible to break the cycle for good.We a
Why So Many Boys Are Struggling Today & What Parents Can Do with Raising Boys 2 Men
Why So Many Boys Are Struggling Today & What Parents Can Do with Raising Boys 2 Men Jul 15, 2026 1:14:40 Boys today are facing challenges that previous generations never had to navigate, but are we raising them in the right way?This week, we’re joined by Raising Boys 2 Men for an honest conversation about why so many boys are struggling, the impact of modern parenting, social media, positive male role models, and what parents can do to raise confident, emotionally resilient young men. We also discuss
My Best Friend Lied To Me For 10 Years…
My Best Friend Lied To Me For 10 Years… Jul 8, 2026 43:50 What would you do if you found out your best friend had been lying to you for over a decade?In this episode, we unpack one listener’s shocking story, review another dating profile, help a man navigating struggles in his marriage, and talk about the common mistake people make by confusing emotional unavailability with chemistry.If you’ve ever questioned your relationships or your dating choices, th
He Faked Cancer While I Was Pregnant
He Faked Cancer While I Was Pregnant Jul 1, 2026 51:55 She thought she’d finally found her happy ending.After blending their families and welcoming a new baby together, everything seemed perfect… until she discovered the man she loved had been living a shocking double life.This week, we read one of the most unbelievable stories we’ve ever received, hear from a listener trapped in a controlling relationship after 12 years together, and discuss why your
He Ghosted Me For 5 Weeks… Then Came Back Like Nothing Happened
He Ghosted Me For 5 Weeks… Then Came Back Like Nothing Happened Jun 24, 2026 37:57 He disappeared without a word for five weeks… then came back expecting another chance.This week, Carly opens up about the emotional reality of co-parenting, we help a listener decide whether she’s holding on to someone’s potential instead of who they really are, hear from a woman who discovered her partner’s affair while she was eight months pregnant, and ask one very satisfying question… what hap
My Husband’s Entire Life Was A Lie
My Husband’s Entire Life Was A Lie Jun 17, 2026 39:39 A listener discovers that her husband’s entire life was a lie.After 14 years together, two children and what seemed like the perfect marriage, one tiny clue unravels everything.We also hear about a disastrous date involving a murder trial, review another Hinge profile, and help a listener decide whether to break no contact with the woman he can’t stop thinking about.Get tickets for our tour: https
He Didn’t Forget My Birthday, He Ignored It
He Didn’t Forget My Birthday, He Ignored It Jun 10, 2026 44:59 Tash opens up about her kids being around her boyfriend, the Snapchat message that wasn’t meant to be sent, when a break can help your relationship and the breadcrumbs that keep you there for too longGet tickets for our tour: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/not-as-we-planned/Watch the podcast on YouTubeGet a weekly BONUS episode on Patreon:Join Our CommunityInstagramTikTok Hosted on Acast. See
He Left Me For a Man
He Left Me For a Man Jun 3, 2026 38:03 Carly opens up about her grief, a story that will remind you that kids really do absorb the environment they are in and after 20 years together he left his wife for a man.Watch the podcast on YouTubeGet a weekly BONUS episode on Patreon:Join Our CommunityInstagramTikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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