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This Wasn't the Plan with Tara ResnickSeason 1 FINALE - Childfree 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 this episode of This Wasn’t the Plan, Tara sits 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, they talk about the grief no one prepares you for, th...
2026-02-0255 minThis Wasn't the Plan with Tara ResnickWhen 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...
2026-01-261h 13This Wasn't the Plan with Tara ResnickJessica 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:Instagram: @tararesnickTikTok: @tara_resnickJoin The Unplanned Life Community:https://tararesnick.com/the-unplanned-life-community-childfree-womenConnect with Jessica:Instagram: @yourspiritualwellnesscoachhttp...
2026-01-1950 minThis Wasn't the Plan with Tara ResnickChildfree 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...
2026-01-1230 minThis Wasn't the Plan with Tara ResnickNo 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!
2026-01-0503 minThis Wasn't the Plan with Tara ResnickStarting 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:Navigate dating with clarity and intentionAvoid repeating old patterns that keep you stuckHandle sensitive questions about children with confidenceEmbrace your story as a source of strength and attractionBuild self-confidence and find meaningful connectionsWhether you’re reinventing your love life, healing from setbacks, or ready...
2025-12-2947 minThis Wasn't the Plan with Tara ResnickChildfree 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 purp...
2025-12-2252 minThis Wasn't the Plan 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, Tara shares her journey of grief, healing, and growth after infertility, embracing life as childfree. She discusses taking time off for therapy, self-care, and processing, along with her experiences with hormone health and slowing down to honor herself.You’ll hear insights on:Healing and reclaiming your energy after infertilityPrioritizing self-care and mental wellbeingEmbracing life as childfree with acceptance and clarityLessons on compassion for yourself while navigating growthConnect with Tara Resnick:Website: https://tararesnick.com/Instagram: @tararesnickTi...
2025-12-1523 minThis Wasn't the Plan with Tara ResnickRelationship Patterns, Self-Confidence, and Detachment – Sabrina Bendory on Choosing YourselfIn this episode of This Wasn’t the Plan, Tara sits down with relationship expert and writer Sabrina Bendory to explore self-worth, dating patterns, mindset shifts, and the power of detachment.You’ll learn:How to reconnect with yourself to show up aligned and secure in all relationshipsUnderstanding and breaking repeated relationship patternsMindset shifts to choose yourself, heal, and set boundariesGuidance for stepping away from relationships that no longer serve youThis episode is for women ready to rebuild confidence, find clarity, and create the love and life they truly deserve.
2025-12-0848 minThis Wasn't the Plan with Tara ResnickWomen’s Health, Fertility, and Egg Freezing – Dr. Lucky Sekhon on Reproductive Clarity and GuidanceIn this episode of This Wasn’t the Plan, Tara sits 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:Key facts about fertility across all life stagesThe realities of IVF, egg freezing, and fertility journeysHow to advocate for your reproductive health and navigate misinformationThe emotional and mental health impacts of fertility decisionsThis episode provides clarity, validation, and grounded guidance for women planning for their future and understanding their bodies.
2025-12-011h 08This Wasn't the Plan with Tara ResnickChoosing 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:How to step out of comfort zones and embrace personal growthMaking choices that protect your future self in relationships and fertilityThe emotional realities of IVF and single motherhood by choiceHow self-awareness and accountability create a life aligned with your valuesThis epis...
2025-11-241h 09
This Wasn't the Plan with Tara ResnickAsk a Life Coach – Starting Over, Dating After Heartbreak, Boundaries & Personal GrowthIn this episode of This Wasn’t the Plan, Tara answers listener questions about navigating change, rebuilding confidence, and moving forward when life doesn’t go as planned.You’ll learn:How to start over when you feel completely stuckStrategies for dating after heartbreak, loss, or divorceHow to set boundaries without guilt or fearFinding patience and peace while working toward your wellness and personal growth goalsTips for gaining clarity and direction in your careerIf you’ve ever wanted real, honest life coaching advice, this episode is for you.Connect...
2025-11-1741 min
This Wasn't the Plan with Tara ResnickRedefining 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, Tara sits 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:How to navigate divorce and rediscover yourselfKey moments that led to solo motherhood by choiceHow to build and scale a business from scratchHow to cultivate confidence, self-worth, and success on your...
2025-11-101h 03
This Wasn't the Plan with Tara ResnickHow 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, 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 yourselfStrategies to rebuild trust and intimacyWhen it’s time to start a new chapterWhy healing and self-love are the foundation for all relationshipsWalk away with practical tools and fresh perspectives to creat...
2025-11-0352 min
This Wasn't the Plan with Tara ResnickHow 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, 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 shakenWhy courage is a choice, not a feelingStrategies to rebuild after setbacksHow to move through grief, uncertainty, and Plan B momentsDaily practices that make resilience possibleThis episode is for anyone navigating big transitions—career changes, r...
2025-10-2754 min
This Wasn't the Plan with Tara ResnickRecovery, 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, Tara sits 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...
2025-10-2049 min
Public Health On Call964 - Supporting the Public Health Workforce in Challenging TimesAbout this episode: Pressure on and antagonism towards public health practitioners, researchers, and communicators has been mounting, reaching a frightening inflection point in August when a gunman opened fire on CDC’s campus in Atlanta. In this episode: Tara Kirk Sell and Beth Resnick share methods for supporting the public health workforce and specific steps the Bloomberg School of Public Health is taking to protect community members. Guests: Tara Kirk Sell, PhD, MA, is an associate professor in the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering and a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security....
2025-10-1614 min
This Wasn't the Plan with Tara ResnickChoosing 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, 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:Webs...
2025-10-1352 min
This Wasn't the Plan with Tara ResnickInfertility 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.comInstagram: @bloomingwithcareTikTok: @bloomingwithcareConnect with Tar...
2025-10-0656 min
This Wasn't the Plan with Tara ResnickFrom 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
2025-10-0218 min
This Wasn't the Plan with Tara ResnickIVF 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 Insta...
2025-09-2917 min
This Wasn't the Plan with Tara ResnickLife 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
2025-09-2916 min
This Wasn't the Plan with Tara ResnickStart Here: Welcome to This Wasn’t the PlanWelcome 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...
2025-09-2601 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS8E11 Pursuing Solo Motherhood, Part 2: Tara Resnick on Resilience and IVF as a Single WomanEven with careful planning, none of us can predict how our path to motherhood will unfold.When we last spoke with Tara Resnick, she was preparing for another egg retrieval and left us with quite the cliffhanger. Today, she’s back to share the next chapter of her journey toward solo motherhood.In this conversation, Tara speaks with honesty and vulnerability about the setbacks she’s faced—multiple egg retrievals, the financial strain of treatment, and the deep emotional toll of pursuing IVF as a single woman at 42. She also opens up about the regrets she ca...
2025-09-0353 minThe Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS8E9 Pursuing Solo Motherhood: Tara Resnick on Love, Loss, and Choosing HerselfLife doesn’t always unfold the way you imagined. For Tara, that meant rethinking everything she thought she knew about love, family, and the “perfect” timing. After years in relationships that weren’t moving toward the future she desired, she found herself at a crossroads: stay stuck waiting for someone else to come around, or start creating the life she dreamed of on her own.In this episode, Tara opens up about the heartbreak of leaving long-term relationships, the fear and uncertainty of starting over at 38, and the courage it took to finally consider solo motherhood. She shares h...
2025-08-061h 03
VOC Nation Wrestling NetworkBrady Hicks Interviews Lisa Marie "Victoria / Tara" VaronBrady Hicks catches up with Lisa Maria Varon (aka Victoria and Tara) in this 2018 interview! Like what you hear? Be sure to check out IN THE ROOM, live Tuesday nights at 9PM ET, and call in (914) 338-1885!VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes of your favorite moments in pro wrestling history.Notable show hosts include legendary pro wrestling journalist Bill Apter, former WWE/TNA star Shelly Martinez, former WWE and AWA broadcaster Ken Resnick, former WCW performer The Maestro, former TNA Impact talent Wes Brisco, Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s Brady Hicks, independent pro wrestling an...
2022-08-261h 28
VOC Nation Wrestling NetworkTalkin' SassShe ain't the lady to mess with!!! This episode features the wonderful Lisa Marie Varon, which many know as Victoria in WWE or Tara in TNA/Impact. She has numerous accomplishments in pro wrestling including being a 2x WWE's Women's champion, 5x Knockouts champion, and on WWE's 50 Top Women Superstars Victoria came in at #14! Lisa shares a lot of stories from WWE and Impact in this sit down. She discusses her wrestling influences, backstage stories, working old school, Royal Rumble 2021 and we talk about GAW TV which is cohosted with Mickie James and SoCal Val. Go subscribe to their...
2021-04-081h 20
Joy In Your CircusCircus Servetnyk/ResnickWhat happens when you have two young kids and you receive life changing news that your spouse has been seriously hurt at work? This amazing Mama of three opens up about her motherhood journey and the many obstacles she has faced over the years. Catch Tara's incredible story off strength and endurance on this weeks episode.
2020-06-2551 min