This Wasn't the Plan with Tara Resnick – Details, episodes & analysis

Questioning whether to have children or live childfree? In this episode of This Wasn’t the Plan, Tara sits 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 Keltie Maguire:

Website: www.kidsorchildfree.com

Instagram: @kidsorchildfree

TikTok: @kidsorchildfree

Connect with Tara Resnick:

Website: www.tararesnick.com

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tararesnick1”

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

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

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

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

Welcome to This Wasn’t the Plan, the podcast where Plan B becomes the path to resilience, personal growth, and reinvention. In this brief trailer, Tara Resnick shares what you can expect from each episode, why she created the show, and how it can bring insight, inspiration, and entertainment to your life. Whether you’re here to learn, laugh, relate, or explore new perspectives, this podcast is your guide to navigating life transitions, embracing change, and creating your best life.

Follow the podcast so you never miss an episode, and tune in each Monday for new conversations and stories that will help you thrive through life’s unexpected twists.

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/

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!

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, Tara sits 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:

• How to deepen connection with partners, friends, and yourself
• Strategies to rebuild trust and intimacy
• When it’s time to start a new chapter
• 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 Laira Thomas:

Instagram: @lairathomas

Website: https://lairathomas.com/

Connect with Tara Resnick:

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tara_resnick

Website: https://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, Tara sits 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:

• How to pivot when your identity feels shaken
• Why courage is a choice, not a feeling
• Strategies to rebuild after setbacks
• How to move through grief, uncertainty, and Plan B moments
• 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