This Wasn't The Plan
This Wasn't The Plan
Raina Hersh
Welcome to This Wasn't The Plan! A podcast about messing up, starting over, and hitting your stride in an adulthood that looks nothing like you thought it would.
Episode 16- Coping with Chronic Pain with Mike
His motto is 'adapt or perish'. And adapt he has. Mike has been living with chronic pain since he was a child. Over the years he’s become a master of pushing through the pain to get things done. Now a passionate music photographer, Mike spends much of his time venue hopping down Queen St. maintaining a beat of his own to push through his pain.
Mar 12, 2019
21 min
Episode 15- Pursuing Your Passions with Amanda
Being able to sustain yourself on your passions is something so many of us wish to achieve. What does it take to actually make it happen? Today I'm joined by Amanda, a seasoned actor who's starting to make that dream a reality. Take a listen to her compelling journey trying to live off of her art
Feb 10, 2019
49 min
Episode 14- New Year No Clue with Ryan and Robbie
In honour of the new year I'm kicking this show off with a brand new segment. What roll does worry play in your life? I want to hear from you! Then... Oh the pressure! Ryan, Robbie, and I dive into the effect new years resolutions have on us.
Jan 15, 2019
23 min
Episode 13-  With Kyle Part 2: Musings on Hits and Misses
Last time Kyle and I talked about all the things we'd predicted correctly about the future. Today we're talking about all the things we got oh so very wrong! That means talking about video games
Dec 13, 2018
25 min
Episode 12 - Great Guesses in Good Company with Kyle
Ever look at something happening in the world and think "I TOTALLY called that!"? In part 1 of my discussion with Kyle we're talking about all the things our younger selves totally nailed about our lives.
Nov 27, 2018
35 min
Episode 11- Full Tilt Foray to a Fever Pitch with Robbie
The state of the world's got us down and Robbie and I need to vent about it. This episode we're tackling it all- cultural divides, news saturation, identity politics, and creating the society we want. The world's not all bad though! At least we have drag race.
Nov 11, 2018
31 min
Episode 10-  Experiencing A New Existence with Dee and Ainsley
New towns, new tales- this week from Charlottetown PEI! After being asked to carry the torch of a family business, Dee and Ainsley left the big city life to see if they could find the healthy work-life balance they'd been longing for. With big changes come big concerns; would they be walking away from stability, or towards it? would they be accepted into the community and feel safe in the small city? We're breakin' it all down and buildin' it back up. Take a listen.
Oct 28, 2018
39 min
Episode 9- Matt part 2: Surviving Civilian Life
In part 2 of my discussion with Matt we talk about transitioning back into civilian existence. Hear all about why he left the Navy and what it's like going back to school to pursue Journalism. PLUS we get silly with some post discussion decompression.
Oct 14, 2018
33 min
Episode 8- Naval Narratives with Matt part 1
This week the show is hitting the road! I headed all the way to Nova Scotia to talk with Matt, a former naval submarine officer and current journalism student. In part 1 of our discussion he tells me all about the hows and whys of joining The Navy, life on a sub, and the stresses of deployment.
Sep 30, 2018
28 min
Episode 7-  More Than Just Motherhood with Erin
Who says life stops after having kids?! This week Erin joins the podcast to talk about life beyond motherhood and how it feels to be the only mother in her friend group while also perpetually being viewed as a "young mom" by other moms.
Sep 16, 2018
31 min
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