
Not As We Planned
Tash Gershfield & Carly Harris
Show overview
Not As We Planned has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 136 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 110 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 4th season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 42 min and 50 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. Roughly 43% of episodes carry an explicit flag from the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Kids & Family show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 19 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Tash Gershfield & Carly Harris.
From the publisher
When two single mums come together to talk about the realisation of their marriages ending. Chatting all about the new challenges faced as a single parent, coparenting, dating again in your 30s and everything in between. We love hearing from you about your stories, dilemmas, dating disasters, happy endings (both kinds) so email us on [email protected] EPISODE EVERY THURSDAY PATREON EPISODE EVERY MONDAYFollow us Not As We Planned Podcast:@notasweplanned_podcastTash:@tash_blake_ivyCarly:@iamcarlyharrisLink to our shop:https://notasweplanned.shop/Producer:@tristanhehir Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest Episodes
View all 136 episodesI Trusted Him 100% Until I Checked His Phone
How Many Red Flags Did I Ignore?
I Was Ghosted 5 Years Into Our Relationship | Not As We Planned Podcast
I Found Out He's Been In Prison | Not As We Planned Podcast
Turning Pain Into Power | Not As We Planned Podcast

S1 Ep 131I Can't Stop Comparing Myself to His Ex | Not As We Planned Podcast
This episode discusses worrying about your boyfriend’s ex moving back into town, feeling on edge around a suspicious colleague who's just disappeared into thin air, and dealing with fears about your partner’s connection with his children’s mum. We also hear a powerful story of a woman who’s been through hell and come out stronger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 130My Ex is my Guilty Pleasure | Not As We Planned Podcast
Tash shares her news which is life changing, when you have an affair with your ex and you’re not sure what to do, when going no contact is the only way, and when your boyfriend has been hiding a whole other life for over 2 years! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 129Should I Have an Affair? | Not As We Planned Podcast
Carly shares a deeply emotional update while trying to hold everything together.We hear from a woman in a sexless marriage considering an affair with her boss, a chaotic dating story involving a back-door escape, and a shocking discovery that points to a partner cheating.Plus, a powerful anonymous confession from a mum who admits she’s been gaslighting her own son.Please vote for us as Podcast of the Year!https://tinyurl.com/3n4xnt3hYou don't need to choose something for every category to submit! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 128Colin @loudsingledad: Our First Male Guest! A Man’s Perspective on Separation, Coparenting & Dating! | Not As We Planned Podcast
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S1 Ep 127When Hope Ends Up Costing You A Lot | Not As We Planned Podcast
Tash shares the hurdles she’s had to face during her break-up, when you stick by your partner through his addiction, a man shares an extremely moving explanation of his addiction, and needing the courage to walk away from a man who has allowed you to carry him through your whole relationship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 126Sabrina Zohar: Everything You Need to Know About Dating & Relationships | Not As We Planned Podcast
Dating can feel confusing, frustrating and at times completely overwhelming. In this episode, renowned dating and relationship expert Sabrina Zohar joins us to answer your most pressing questions - from navigating no contact and mixed signals to building healthy, secure relationships that actually last. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 125I Can’t Stop Sleeping With My Daughters Boyfriend | Not As We Planned Podcast
It’s a dating episode guys and we have delivered the goods! First up, the man that shat himself on a first date, the most shocking affair we have EVER come across, the romantic stroll along the dirty river and being the third wheel with the ‘platonic bestie’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 124Poor Excuse of a Man | Not As We Planned Podcast
We’ve had some shocking updates from our listeners. In one case, an affair turned out not to be just one, but two. Another story involved a man desperately trying to hide his whereabouts during a FaceTime call. One mum was excited for her family holiday, only to discover her partner had already been frolicking in the sea with another woman. Another man had an affair with someone 13 years younger and, as if that wasn’t enough, she later found out he had been visiting prostitutes… more than 40 in just six months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 123You Need To Leave This Relationship NOW!! | Not As We Planned Podcast
Tash gives us an update on finally going no contact but what occurred beforehand, we share some dating stories just in time for valentines day… the man who wanted to drive into a brick wall, playing hide and seek when the date isn’t going well, being presented with a penis in the car, wanting to leave your marriage but guilt is stopping you and when you get caught in the lie! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 122The Worst Affair Story You've Ever Heard | Not As We Planned Podcast
When you realise you’re carrying your whole relationship, when your partner leaves you for someone else, when your baby daddy is mia for a year and then you find out the most shocking news as to why, and stopping the cohabiting with your ex! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 121Me & My Boyfriend Broke Up | Not As We Planned Podcast
Tash shares the sad update that her and her boyfriend have broken up. When the man you’re with punishes you for keeping your baby, a random Facebook message that brings you the truth about your partner and the worst pocket dial confession Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 120Nicole is this me: A Real & Raw Conversation About Her Husband's Affair | Not As We Planned Podcast
We unpack how she found out and how she felt with it only happening 2 weeks ago! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 119I've Been Sleeping With My Boss... Who's Married
This week, we hear a confession from someone sleeping with her married boss, a long-term boyfriend exposed on an Are We Dating the Same Guy page and our advice as to whether we think a listener's boyfriend might be cheating on her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 118Shelley J Whitehead: How to Heal Your Heartbreak, Set Boundaries and Gain Self Worth.
Divorce week has hit us, and this episode is not one you will want to miss if you’re struggling with healing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 117Don’t Be a Ho Ho Ho!! | Not As We Planned Podcast
We speak about the struggles we can face over xmas, being newly single or not having your children, when staying for the kids is not an option, an email that sets us off emotionally with a lovely thank you, and we hear from a male listener whose repeatedly being cheated on…. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.