Podcasts by I Did Not Sign Up For This

Learning to love louder - Sarahphinas story from 2023-12-12T17:00:17.152850

This week we chat with Saraphina who shares what it was like coming to the decision to go no contact with her mom after years of struggling to find balance within their relationship.  You can follo...

Living with Lymphedema - Carissa’s story from 2023-12-12T17:00:17.147728

This week we chat with Carissa about being diagnosed and living with Lymphedema.   You can follow Carissas journey on TikTok @carissa..nicole    If you're enjoying this podcast please consider ...

Living with Bipolar - Theresas Story from 2023-12-12T17:00:17.144513

This week we bring Theresa back (previously in episode 98) to talk about being diagnosed and living with Bipolar. 

You can follow Theresa on TikTok @dontworryimmedicated 

If you...

Who the bleep did I marry! Julies story from 2023-12-12T17:00:17.141684

This week we chat with Julie who shares how she discovered that her husband was a suspect in a murder. It's a wild ride, and we can't wait to hear what you think! 

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From cheer to chair - Lauras story from 2023-12-12T17:00:17.138354

This week we chat with Laura who shares about the day her life changed forever - a cheerleading tryout resulting in her being a quadriplegic. 

You can follow along Lauras story on IG and ...

BOI Band from 2023-12-12T17:00:17.133299

This week we chat with Queer heart throbs - BOI BAND! Sonya, Kayden, Coda, Mik, and Kristin share their coming out stories, how and why they started a band, and what they hope to do with their r...

No longer a pastors wife - Caseys story from 2023-12-12T17:00:17.097542

This week we chat with Casey about growing up with a limb difference, becoming evangalized, marrying a pastor to deny her same sex attraction and her journey to finding her true self and living ...

Escaping psychosis- Maddies Story from 2023-12-12T17:00:17.094699

What would you do if you suddenly believed you could communicate telepathically, or that you were a reincarnation of Mother Mary? This week we chat with Maddie, who just recently experienced an ...

Sh!t You Don’t Want To Talk About - Jenns Story from 2023-12-12T17:00:17.091803

This week we chat with fellow podcaster Jenn about her traumatic childhood and the brain surgery that forced her to confront it all. 

You can find Jenn on IG @sh!t2talkabout

If you...

Toxic Shock Syndrome- Olivia’s Story from 2023-12-12T17:00:17.088658

This week we chat with Olivia about her experience surviving Toxic Shock Syndrome. 

You can find Olivia on IG and TikTok @meetoliviagrace and find her music anywhere you get your music! <...

The Rolling Explorer- Jessica’s Story from 2023-12-12T17:00:17.085358

This week we chat with Jessica about her experience growing up with only one arm and one leg, and learning the world is not always set up to be accessible. 

You can find Jessica on IG and...

Family Controlled Trafficking - Teresas Update from 2023-12-12T17:00:17.082543

This week we reconnect with Teresa, who was first on the podcast in episode 70 where she shared her experience as a victim of Family Controlled Trafficking.  She's back to give us a life upd...

Honoring her sisters life - Taylors Story from 2023-12-12T17:00:17.079729

This week we chat with Taylor about losing her little sister Rachel to an accidental drug overdose.  We talk harm reduction, addiction, and what the grief of sibling loss looks like. 

Tay...

Raising Amaya from 2023-12-12T17:00:17.076405

This week we chat with Chris and Jaylynn, parents to Amaya who was born with Caudal Regression Syndrome, and Microtia. 

You can follow along their journey on TikTok @missamaya_ and IG @th...

Baileys Story from 2023-12-12T17:00:17.073369

This week we chat with Bailey about becoming a caregiver to both of per parents, her dads Wernicke Korsakoff Syndrome, and the tough choices she's had to make. 

You can find Bailey on...

Journey with the dying - Marias story from 2023-12-12T17:00:17.070851

If you knew you only had a short amount of time left to live, would you hire a death doula to help you? 

This week we chat with Maria, an end of life caregiver (death doula) and grief sup...

Fighting for her Family - Kaylas Story from 2023-12-12T17:00:17.068042

This week we chat with Kayla, a wife, mother, and health educator who has had to spend the last year fighting harder for her family than she ever imagined.

Breast Implant Illness - Rachael’s Story from 2023-12-12T17:00:17.065109

This week we chat with Rachael who shares about her experience with Breast Implant Illness and the subsequent surgeries she had to have them removed. 

You can follow Rachaels story on IG ...

Gunshot survivor - Brandon’s Story from 2023-12-12T17:00:17.061314

This week we chat with Brandon Peacock - a gunshot survivor who has made it his mission to help bridge the gap between trauma survivors and the services they require to fully heal. 

You c...

Survival and perseverance - Cassie’s Story from 2023-12-12T17:00:17.058213

Trigger Warning - this episode contains discussion of child sexual assault, sexual assault, and thoughts of suicide. 

This week we chat with Cassie who grew up being moved from family mem...

Addiction Recovery - Laurens Story from 2023-12-12T17:00:17.053462

This week we chat with Lauren who shares her story of how she became an addict after being prescribed medication after surgery. We learn about what her addiction looked like, how no one knew, an...

Being Bella Brave from 2023-12-12T17:00:17.048331

This week we chat with Kyla - mom to the incredible Bella.  Bella was born with complex medical needs including SCID (severe combined immunodeficiency), Hirschsprung's disease, and dwarfism.  T...

Creating A Life You Love - Tara’s Story from 2023-12-12T17:00:17.039843

This week we chat with Tara to learn about her determination to make a better life for herself and her mission to help others. 

You can find Tara on IG @itstaraswann 

IAs always, i...

Rejection From Conception - with Dawn Taylor from 2023-12-12T17:00:17.036599

What if you grew up knowing your mom rejected you from the moment you were conceived? Join us this week while we chat with Dawn Taylor- Ass kicker, hope giver, and host of the Taylor Way Now Podcas...

The Haunted Cambre House from 2023-12-12T17:00:16.999692

This week we chat with Rebecca - owner of the haunted Cambre House. She shares the history of the house and how she came to learn of the spirits who still live on site. 

You can learn mor...

Psychic Road Trips With Sisters Jen and Jill from 2023-12-12T17:00:16.996093

This week we're joined by fellow podcasters Jen and Jill, of the Common Mystics Podcast - they share how they discovered their psychic abilities, and what lead them to start going on road tr...

Red Letter Days - Ricks Story from 2023-12-12T17:00:16.992459

This week we chat with Rick- a father, husband, c-6 quadriplegic, and now published author about the accident that lead to his injury and how he gets through his red letter days.

You can ...

It’s a NO from me - Makensi’s Story from 2023-12-12T17:00:16.988089

Have you ever found yourself saying "yes" too many times? Have you taken on so much that you didn't even leave time for yourself?  This week we chat with Makensi about the day she woke ...

Loving through addiction - Chelseys story from 2023-12-12T17:00:16.983423

How far would you go to love your partner through their addiction, and subsequent recovery? This week we chat with Chelsey about getting her husband into treatment, and the pieces left to be pic...

When the truth breaks free - AnJenaes Story from 2023-12-12T17:00:16.979656

The brain works in mysterious ways- and one day, seemingly out of nowhere, AnJenaes brain decided to unleash a secret it had been keeping her whole life.

As always, if you're enjoying...

The Stroke That Uncovered It All - Em’s Story from 2023-12-12T17:00:16.975866

Shortly after starting her dream business, tragedy struck when Em's husband suffered a stroke. What started as a medical emergency would quickly lead to uncovering years of secrets and lies....

Perfect Psycho Insane - Emerson’s Story from 2023-12-12T17:00:16.971947

This week we chat with Emerson about her experience growing up believing something was wrong with her, and her journey to being diagnosed with Bipolar. 

You can find more about Emerson on...

Unsilenced - Meg’s Story from 2023-12-12T17:00:16.968001

The troubled teen industry is a multi-million-dollar industry causing unimaginable damage to youth and their families. Join us as we talk to Meg about her personal experience, and the work she&#...

10 years in a Texas Prison - Marci Marie’s Story from 2023-12-12T17:00:16.964106

How does a middle class, working, married mother of five end up facing 40 years in a Texas state prison? Listen as we talk to Marci Marie about her story. 

You can find out more about Mar...

Fighting her way back from death’s door - Amanda’s Story from 2023-12-12T17:00:16.960018

One dose of a prescribed medication left her in a coma for nearly three months - when she woke up, nothing was the same. 

You can follow Amanda's story on IG @_thicknsick_ and on Tikt...

Pierre Robin Syndrome - Alii’s Story from 2023-12-12T17:00:16.956054

Being born with Pierre Robin Syndrome meant life with a permanent tracheostomy - listen Tuesday as we hear Alii's incredible story. 

You can find Alii on IG and TikTok @littlesilvertu...

People Pleasing - An Update With Alena from 2023-12-12T17:00:16.952206

A spiritual awakening forced Alena to evaluate her people pleasing tendencies (amongst other things!). You can catch Alenas first episode with us by downloading episode 23: Alenas journey to dis...

Overcoming a brain injury and smashing the patriarchy with Allison Venditti from 2023-12-12T17:00:16.948520

This week Carling talks with Allison Venditti, founder and CEO of Moms At Work.  After a brain injury left her unable to return to a full time career, she decided to pour her passion into suppor...

Living with a lazy pancreas - Liv’s Type 1 Diabetes Story from 2023-12-12T17:00:16.944524

22 and alone in a new city when some bizarre symptoms sent Liv to the doctors. What she thought would be routine blood work ended up in a trip to the emergency room with a blood sugar in the 40&...

Topical Steroid Withdrawal - Monic’s Story from 2023-12-12T17:00:16.940418

When a dermatologist prescribed a low dose cortisol cream, Monic didn't think anything of it, but after six years of using it as prescribed her body started having an adverse reaction. Today...

Love For Lewiston - A conversation with Jessica Janzen from 2023-12-12T17:00:16.935912

Lewiston got to spend just 179 days with his family before he passed away. What started as a party for his first birthday has turned into an incredible foundation that helps families affected by...

Navigating Rebelle Rally - Liza and Jenna’s Story from 2023-12-12T17:00:16.893760

Congratulations to Liza and Jenna for completing the Rebelle Rally! This amazing, women only, off-road navigational rally was a 2,000 mile journey over 8 days in the Nevada and California desert...

Creating the community she needed - an update with Theresa from 2023-12-12T17:00:16.887203

Coming out later in life is hard, so what do you do when you're faced with gatekeeping by those who have been out longer? Theresa talks about some of her experiences navigating the les...

Gambling Addiction - Allison's Story from 2023-12-12T17:00:16.880954

Realizing you have a problem with gambling takes a lot of self reflection - telling your friends and family, and seeking help takes hard work and bravery. Listen to my conversation with Al...

Creating the community she needed - an update with Theresa from 2023-11-30T14:45:49.146797

Coming out later in life is hard, so what do you do when you're faced with gatekeeping by those who have been out longer? Theresa talks about some of her experiences navigating the les...

Purity Culture - A conversation with Paige Hardy from 2023-11-30T14:45:49.142327

In this episode I am joined by special guest Paige Hardy, an ex-evangelical with a theology degree and masters in women and child abuse. Listen as we discuss the history as well as the dan...

Coaching, grief, and holding space - A conversation with Lindsay Austin from 2023-11-30T14:45:49.138606

How do you show up for the people in your village? Have you been a first or second hand griever, and not known the best path forward? Listen to this episode as I talk with Lindsay Austin about t...

The Extraordinary Bond with Jake Schneider from 2023-11-30T14:45:49.135781

This week I'm joined by dog trainer and Mondio competitor, Jake Schneider. Jake shares his story of discovering the extraordinary bond that is formed when human and K9 work together.

Creating her own future - with Linda Steele from 2023-11-30T14:45:49.096076

In this episode, we hear the inspiring story of a Linda Steele, who left her unhealthy marriage and found success as a personal trainer. She has since written a book called "Nerves Of Steele...

Borderline Personality Disorder, and coming out - An update with Katie from 2023-11-30T14:45:49.094855

I'm joined with returning guest Katie - she gives an update on her mom Kathy who was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's, and shares the last three years of her life where she's c...

Living with Schizencephaly: One Woman's Journey to Embracing Disability from 2023-11-30T14:45:49.093513

Welcome to today's episode where I chat with "Becca" about her journey living with Schizencephaly. Becca shares her story of diagnosis, having to advocate for herself, and how ...

Single Mother by choice - a conversation with Dani Morin from 2023-11-30T14:45:49.092196

Discover the Inspiring Journey of Dani Morin, Founder of Zippymama, Single Mother by Choice, and Childcare Advocate for a Safer and More Affordable Childcare System in California. Join us in a H...

Navigating Dual Grief - Dezarae's Story from 2023-11-30T14:45:49.090629

In this episode, I talk with Dezarae about her experience of losing her partner to suicide and the additional loss of losing access to her two stepchildren. Dezarae shares her journey of navigat...

Orthorexia and the path to leaving the crunchy lifestyle - A conversation with Laura from 2023-11-30T14:45:49.088995

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Beyond the Picket Fence: A Conversation with Chelsea Bea from 2023-11-30T14:45:49.087086

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In this episode I sit down with Chelsea Bea, the host of...

Confronting Racism: A conversation with Kawal Mahendru from 2023-11-30T14:45:49.085859

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In this episode, I sit down with special guest Kawal Mah...

The Doula Scam - Seanna's Story from 2023-11-30T14:45:49.083670

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In this riveting episode, I dive into Seanna's perso...

Repressed memories, CPTSD, and healing - Ursula's Story from 2023-11-30T14:45:49.080250

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Join me on this emotional rollercoaster as Ursula bravel...

Surviving Sepsis - Katy's Story from 2023-11-30T14:45:49.077898

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In the fall of 2018, Katy Grainger’s world was turned up...

The Loss of a Sister - Jenn's Story from 2023-11-30T14:45:49.075475

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Targeted and attacked - Lexi's Story from 2023-11-30T14:45:49.073640

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Being a teenager is hard - you want to fit in, have frie...

Learning to trust after religious trauma - Catherines Story from 2023-11-30T14:45:49.071378

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From Trauma to Triumph: Andrea's Story from 2023-11-30T14:45:49.069667

This episode we hear the remarkable journey of Andrea, who was adopted at birth into a Conservative Jewish family but endured unimaginable hardships throughout her childhood.

As a young gi...

D.I.D, Generational Trauma, and Choosing a Different Path - Amy's Story from 2023-11-30T14:45:49.068258

Join me as we get into a powerful and enlightening conversation with Amy Porter. We explore the depths of her extraordinary journey, growing up with a mother who had Dissociative Identity Disord...

False memories and the deception that silenced millions - A conversation with Lynn Crook from 2023-11-30T14:45:49.066806

*TRIGGER WARNING* Topics include childhood sexual abuse.

This week I sit down with the courageous Lynn Crook, a survivor who refused to be silenced any longer! In "False Memories,"...

Finding Liberation: How Fly Fishing Transcended Conversion Therapy - Elena Joy's Story from 2023-11-30T14:45:49.065386

In this powerful episode, I sit down with the incredible Elena Joy as she shares her journey of self-discovery and liberation. From being deeply rooted in the Mormon church, and a life as a stay...

Finding Purpose through Prison - Mattison's Story from 2023-11-30T14:45:49.062879

Join me in my conversation with Mattison Skoog-Simpson (CDBC, CPDT-KA) in "Finding Purpose through Prison". Mattison's story is a reminder that we can't always predict the path w...

Growing up untethered - Stacey's Story from 2023-11-30T14:45:49.061639

Growing up in a time when divorce wasn't as common, Stacey experienced a feeling of being untethered - never feeling like she was home despite having two houses to go between. With her paren...

Unimaginable Loss - Melissa's Story from 2023-11-30T14:45:49.059909

*Content warning - this episode discusses suicide and drug overdose

In this deeply moving episode join me for an intimate and heart-wrenching conversation with Melissa, a resilient woman w...

Fighting for life changing treatment - Candisses Story from 2023-11-30T14:45:49.058671

In this episode, I talk with Candisse Mccormick - a Canadian woman living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) who is raising money, and awareness to gain access to a life saving treatment w...

Tales of two adoptions - Amandas story from 2022-04-19T00:01

This week we have a returning guest Amanda (previously shared her story with CF in episode 83).  She opens up about her experience adopting both her kids, one internationally and one domestic. <...

Becoming the unintentional voice for women’s issue-with Justin Nuckles from 2022-04-12T00:00

This week we chat with the amazing and funny Justin Nuckles about how he joined TikTok to promote his writing, and ended up being the voice of Women's Issues.  

You can find Justin on Tik...

The moment their lives shattered - Jessica’s story from 2022-04-05T00:00

This week we chat with Jessica Pelatt about the sudden death of her husband just days after undergoing a double mastectomy. We talk grief, loss, and getting through the hard days. 

You ca...

BONUS - 2 years of Carling&Michelle trying to podcast from 2022-03-31T22:16:26

March 31, 2022 is our TWO year podcast anniversary! Enjoy 7 minutes of us trying to figure out how to podcast. 

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53 Patreon Exclusive Episodes 

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Jenns journey from 2022-03-29T00:00

This week we chat with Jenn who shares a decade of heartbreak, healing, and lessons she never thought she'd have to learn. 

From the the sudden loss of one daughter, to the unexpected dia...

Stigma Crusher from 2022-03-22T00:00

*Trigger warning: Talk of thoughts of suicide*

What lengths would you go to treat your mental health and stay alive?

This week we chat with Jessica Ward-King, B.Sc., Ph.D., also ...

Turning pain into purpose - Heather Hutchisons story from 2022-03-15T00:00

Trigger warning: Talk of attempted suicide and suicidal thoughts 

Error note: we forgot to add the music in between the intro ending and the interview beginning! oops! as a result you'll...

Breaking the cycle, ending the stigma- Denise’s story from 2022-03-08T00:00

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses attempted suicide, and suicide. 

This week we speak with Denise, who shares about what it was like growing up in a Latin American, Catholic Family...

A fight to save her eye - Kieleis story from 2022-03-01T00:00

This week we chat with Kielei who found out she had a tumour behind her eye on her 26th birthday.  What would you do if you found out they had to seal your eye shut?

Follow Kieleis story...

Flow and Fire with coach Karen from 2022-02-22T00:00

This week we chat with Karen- a life and career coach, owner of Flow and Fire coaching and host of the Intentional Career Podcast. We chat about how her and Carling met under not great circumsta...

Unfiltered and unapologetic - A conversation with Sanja from 2022-02-15T00:00

This week we chat with the hilarious Sanja - she's stopped filtering her opinions and no longer apologizes for being herself, and she's found a lot of people who agree with her (and lots of trol...

Our 100th Episode Special! from 2022-02-08T00:00

Holy smokes guys - when we started this podcast we didn't know how we'd get the first ten episodes let alone the first 100!  Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who has downloade...

Losing vision won’t stop her! - Glows story from 2022-02-01T00:00

This week we chat with Glow who shares about her childhood trauma, and recent diagnosis of Retinitis pigmentosa - and how neither of those things are going to slow her down! Glow is on a mission...

Coming out and finding her true self - Theresas story from 2022-01-25T00:00

This week we chat with Theresa - who always assumed she was bi but felt she had to end up with a man.  After divorcing her husband and getting to know herself again she discovered she actually i...

Caregiver burnout - Meriam and Ashleys story from 2022-01-17T23:03

Meriam and Ashley are best friends who connected from across the world over their experience as caregivers to their husbands and who personally lived through the caregiver burnout. Listen to the...

Shedding secrets and becoming liberated- Marci’s story from 2022-01-10T23:01

This week we chat with Marci Warhaft who shares her journey of shedding secrets, letting go of what does not serve her, and becoming liberated in herself. Published author, one of Canadas top 10...

Widow We Do Now - Anitas story from 2022-01-03T23:01

This week we chat with Anita, cohost of the podcast "Widow We Do Now", and recent widow with four kids.  We hear about the sudden passing of her husband, and the bumpy road after loss. 

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Born with ectopic ureters - Paige’s story from 2021-12-27T23:01

This week we chat with Paige Hardy who was born with Ectopic Ureters resulting in several surgeries and ultimately leaving her having to urinate from her belly button. 

You can follow Pa...

Christmas 2021 Special from 2021-12-20T23:01

This week Michelle and Carling discuss the worst and best parts of the Holidays as well as navigating tricky family dynamics, famous Holiday crimes and different traditions from around the world...

Trapped in Wuhan - Megans Story from 2021-12-13T23:01

This week we chat with Megan Monroe who shares her story of taking a chance on a teaching job in China just weeks before the pandemic hit.  

You can find Megan on Tiktok @meqan_monroe an...

Liz‘s journey from foster care to adoption from 2021-12-07T09:20:56

This week we chat with Liz who shares her experience being taken out of her birth home at 3 years old, being placed in foster care, a failed adoption, and then finally finding her permanent fami...

Surviving Necrotizing fasciitis - Chris‘s story from 2021-11-29T23:01

This week we talk with Chris DT Gordon who shares what it was like contracting Necrotizing Fasciitis from a simple scrape to the back of his hand.  Chris learned the importance of being grateful...

Paula Jean Ferri and her journey with Tourettes from 2021-11-22T23:01

This week with talk with Jessica, who goes by pen name Paula Jean Ferri.  We learn about her journey to being diagnosed with late onset Tourettes syndrome, her path to becoming a published autho...

The bus ride that changed everything - Tylers story from 2021-11-15T23:01

This week we chat with Tyler, who was on a bus heading north to an oil and gas work camp when there was a terrible accident leaving him paralyzed. 

You can find Tyler on IG @Tyter17 

Caregiver chronicles - Sarahs story from 2021-11-08T23:01

This week we talk with Sarah- who tells us what its been like having two kids on the autism spectrum and how her and her husband support each other through even the worst days. 

You can ...

Growing up with Cerebral Palsy - Davids Story from 2021-11-02T00:01

This week we chat with David, who tells us about growing up with Cerebral Palsy and his journey into fitness and sport to stay healthy and active.  David now works as a youth advocate, talks abo...

Paranormal Investigator - Kristys story from 2021-10-26T00:01

This week we chat with Kristy from Soul Sisters Paranormal- she tells us how she got into paranormal investigating and some of the craziest things to happen. 

You can follow Kristy on IG...

Embracing mediumship - Kaeleighs story from 2021-10-19T00:01

This week we chat with the lovely Kaeleigh Macdonald - a channel and medium who kept her gift hidden away until recently deciding to embrace it and share it with the world. 

You can foll...

Living with Cystic Fibrosis - Amandas story from 2021-10-12T00:01

This week we chat with Amanda who shares what its been like growing up with Cystic Fibrosis - with a constantly changing prognosis, and how she makes the most of the bonus time shes been given. ...

The loss of a son - Ambers story from 2021-10-05T00:01

This week we talk with Amber who tells us about her son Max and how she turned his death into helping others by starting the Max Robinson 4 Kids Foundation.

You can learn more about thei...

Staycs journey to Ms Achievement World from 2021-09-28T00:01

This week we talk with Stayc Simpson - current crowned Ms. Achievement World, three time cancer survivor, heart health advocate, and co-host of the podcast Pageantry Now. 

You can follow...

Katie and Steph- Part 2. from 2021-09-21T00:01

This week we're back with Katie and Steph - their first episode (ep 71) covered growing up in and then leaving the Mormon church.  Todays episode covers Stephs journey to discovering her true se...

Surviving childhood cancer- Caries story from 2021-09-14T00:01

This week we chat with Carie - after surviving childhood cancer, she wanted to make a difference for families going through what her family went through.  Inspired by her moms experience, Carie ...

Evelyns story from 2021-09-07T00:01

This week we talk with Evelyns mother Heather who tells us the story of Evelyns journey with cancer and the work she's doing in honour of her daughters life.  Please consider sharing this episod...

End of summer life update from 2021-08-31T00:01

This week we we do a life update - and realize Michelle needs a "big sister", and way more dopamine. 

How was your summer? Are you just about ready for the kids to head back to school? G...

Heart mama - Amy and Arties story from 2021-08-24T00:01

This week we chat with Amy - who tells us about finding out her child would be born with a congenital heart defect and would require surgery to survive. A photo of the heart diagram she explains...

A surgery nightmare- Elaines Story from 2021-08-17T00:01

This week we chat with Elaine - who underwent weight loss surgery in 1983 when it was still very much experimental, and it did not go as planned. 

You can follow Elaines story on IG @sui...

The loss of a mother - Megans story from 2021-08-10T00:01

This week we chat with Megan who tells us about losing her mother at 11 years old, the rocky relationship with her father - and how it's impacted her journey through motherhood. 

You can...

Nanny nightmares- Sarahs story from 2021-08-03T00:01

This week we chat with Sarah from "and what did we learn" podcast - she recounts the horrifying, hilarious, and wild ride of when she thought she would try her hand at being a nanny.

You...

Surviving cancer - Teshas story from 2021-07-27T00:01

This week we chat with Tesha, who had everything going right in her life until she was diagnosed with cancer.  We hear about Teshas diagnosis, treatment, and the deep healing work that she had t...

Teresa- Familial Trafficking Survivor from 2021-07-25T20:37:07

This week we talk with Teresa, a survivor of familial sex trafficking.  Teresa opens up about the trauma work she's done to heal from her childhood, and the work she does in prevention. 

Katie and Steph - Their journey to leaving the Mormon Church from 2021-07-20T00:01

This week we chat with Katie and Steph about their journey to leaving the Mormon Church.  They were both raised in the Mormon faith and did everything "right" - followed the rules, went through ...

The call that changed everything - Jens story from 2021-07-06T00:01

This week we chat with Jen, co-host of the Now What Pod who lost her husband in a tragic work accident. We hear about how they met, moved her to Canada to be together, started a family, and the ...

Ashleys MRKH Diagnosis from 2021-06-29T00:19:34

This week we chat with Ashley - who, at the age of 16 noticed she wasn't hitting the same milestones as her peers leading to her diagnosis of Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser Syndrome. 

Yo...

Mackenzys Legacy from 2021-06-22T00:01

This week we chat with Jen and Shelby.  Jens daughter was killed at a dayhome just before her second birthday - Shelby, a police officer connected with her about making changes to the dayhome/da...

Makenzies Strength from 2021-06-15T00:01

TW: Discussion of sexual assault and attempted suicide. 

This week we talk with Makenzie about her experience with sexual assault, attempted suicide, and her road to recovery. You can fo...

I love you Moore: Victorias story from 2021-06-08T00:01

Trigger warning: this episode deals with the topic of suicide. 

This week we talk with Victoria who shares her story of losing her husband to suicide and the work she's doing to help oth...

Happiness is blind: Melissa and Timothys story from 2021-06-01T00:01

This week we chat with Melissa, mom to Timothy who was born with Lebers Congenital Amaurosis. LCA CRB1 is a rare inherited eye disease. Melissa shares what it was like to get this diagnosis, and...

Birth Trauma - Kayleighs story from 2021-05-25T00:01

This week we chat with Kayleigh, who shares her story of surviving an Amniotic Fluid Embolism during the birth of her son.  

You can follow Kayleighs journey on IG and Tiktok @thebirthtr...

Mama. Wife. Widow. Saritas story from 2021-05-18T00:01

TW: this episode deals with suicide and may not be suitable for all listeners.  This week we talk with Sarita who shared her love story with Mark, their beautiful family and his tragic death. Sh...

The truth about Mother's Day from 2021-05-11T00:01

This week Michelle and I get real about Mother's Day - is this Holiday all that its cracked up to be, or is it a day destined to be filled with disappointment? 

Hands up if you'd rather ...

Saras journey from jail to law school from 2021-05-04T00:01

This week we chat with Sara who turned her life around after becoming addicted to heroin and getting in trouble with the law.  

You can follow Saras journey on IG and Tiktok @saraboo72 <...

A new normal - Abbies story from 2021-04-27T00:01

This week we talk with Abbie, who had to fight for a diagnosis after an accident, and is now learning to live with epilepsy and POTS.  Let us know what you thought of her incredible story! 

Canadian Infertility Awareness week - with Kaeleigh MacDonald from 2021-04-20T00:01

April 18th- 24th is Canadian Infertility Awareness Week, so we partnered with Kaeleigh MacDonald about her experience with infertility. 

For resources on infertility in Canada, please ch...

Living with Schizophrenia from 2021-04-13T00:01

This week we chat with Elle- who was diagnosed with Schizophrenia at a young age.  We learn about the journey to diagnosis, and what it was like growing up knowing you were likely going to get i...

Tragedy and strength - Haydens story from 2021-04-06T00:01

This week we talk with Hayden- who was in a horrific car accident leaving him with a spinal cord injury and in a wheelchair.  Hayden and his fiance didn't let this stop their wedding, and they c...

A doctor and a pandemic, one year later from 2021-03-30T00:01

This week we catch up with Jamie - the Doctor we interviewed as our first interview ever when the pandemic first started.  If you havnt heard it yet, we suggest you go listen to episode 2 "A Doc...

Being a Covid long-hauler from 2021-03-23T00:01

This week we chat with Jordan - who has joined the club that no one wanted to join...the Covid Long-hauler club.  We talk about what it was like to have Covid a year ago, and what her journey ha...

A life update and year in review from 2021-03-16T00:01

This week Michelle and Carling catch up on this past year since the pandemic was declared, and we also talk about acknowledging the two year anniversary of Michelles husband passing.

Don...

Maddies story from 2021-03-08T23:01

This week we talk with Allison who tells us about her daughter Madeline and her incredible life.  Maddie was diagnosed with a brain tumour twice, and although she beat it the first time, she los...

Rising above childhood trauma from 2021-03-02T00:43:38

This week we chat with Kirsten- who grew up with parents battling addiction. Kirsten suffered three major losses in her life and although the road was not always easy, she surrounded herself wit...

Olivia fights back from 2021-02-22T23:01

This week we chat with Olivia Lewis who suffered a devastating stroke while away at University. She was diagnosed with locked in syndrome but fought her way back against doctors predictions. Oli...

Emily moves thru grief from 2021-02-16T00:05:48

This week we chat with Emily - a recent widow with two young kids who shares her journey through her husbands cancer diagnosis, treatment, and end of life.  

Emily has channeled her loss...

Erins story of unbreakable love from 2021-02-08T23:01

This week we chat with Erin, who survived a fluke accident when she was on break from University.  Erin has turned this tragedy into a passion for advocating for disability rights and is a true ...

Becoming the Armless Bandit from 2021-02-01T23:02

This week we chat with Gideon who was born without arms and missing leg bones.  We hear about growing up different and how hes adapted and learned to do things differently. 

You can find...

Sarahs journey through pregnancy loss from 2021-01-25T23:01

This week we talk with Sarah Boland - CEO of Lifelapse and a woman documenting her journey through pregnancy loss. 

You can find Sarah on IG @bolandia_ and @lifelapse_app 

If you...

The four seconds that changed everything from 2021-01-18T23:01

This week we chat with Bri - this summer she was driving home from work when she was in a horrendous car accident leaving her dependent on a wheelchair and wearing a "halo".  We hear about the a...

Tracy and Darrens story of unconditional love from 2021-01-11T23:01

This week we chat with Tracy- the day after being proposed to by the love of her life, she came home from work to find something was very very wrong. Listen as Tracy tells us how she helped Darr...

A mothers fight for her daughters diagnosis from 2021-01-04T23:02

This week we talk with Sarah, who welcomed her third baby girl into the world in a whirlwind delivery.  Everything seemed perfectly normal until her youngest daughter wasn't hitting the mileston...

Interview with OUT podcast from 2020-12-28T23:03

This week we chat with the co-hosts of OUT Podcast- we hear their coming out stories, how they became friends, and the incredible work they are doing for the LGBTQ+ community around the world. <...

Carling and Michelle talk Holidays from 2020-12-21T23:03

This week we dive into what the Holidays were like for us growing up, Christmas since Michelles husband passed, and why Carling comes across like a Grinch (but isnt!)

As always, please c...

Keeping on keeping on - teaching through a pandemic from 2020-12-14T23:01

This week we catch up with Meghan, who we interviewed for episode 13 to find out how teaching has changed and what its been like discovering a new normal. 

If you're liking what you're h...

A mother and daughter make memories from 2020-12-07T23:03

This week we talk with Katie who tells us what it's been like finding out her mom has early onset Alzheimers. 

You can find Katie on tiktok @Katiegray08 and her moms journey @thekathypro...

A sisters fight to stay together from 2020-11-30T23:03

This week we chat with Madi and hear the incredible story of how, at 19 she fought for custody of her little sister. 

You can check out their incredible journey on IG @madi_johnson, on T...

Breaking down barriers from 2020-11-23T23:01

This week we chat with Chris of @cjbeatsbipolar who is doing incredible advocacy work for better mental health support in traditionally dominated male industries. We hear his own experience that...

Careful who you trust from 2020-11-16T23:01

This week we chat with Dayna - what started as a story about a criminal employer quickly took a few turns we were not expecting! 

Check out Dayna on tiktok @shechosis and on IG she's @da...

Stephanie caught a cat fish from 2020-11-09T23:01

This week we chat with Stephanie who tells us about her five year roller coaster ride with a cat fish she met on Twitter. 

Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review wherever you ge...

A ouija board and a decade of trouble from 2020-11-03T00:01

This week we chat with Jenn from Colorado about the year she got a Ouija board for her birthday and the havoc it raised in her life. We talk shadow people, ghosts, and aliens in this Halloween s...

Ghosts, aliens, Xander and Stone oh my! from 2020-10-27T00:01

This week we collaborated with the hilarious Xander and Stone and talked all things spooky, supernatural, and downright weird. 

Check out their podcast wherever you listen to yours and o...

Rachaels battle with melanoma from 2020-10-20T00:01

This week we chat with Rachael - an inspiring three time melanoma cancer survivor who tells us what it was like to battle cancer at such a young age, and the journey to finding herself.

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Devon - Living with the disease that took her mom from 2020-10-13T00:01

On this episode we chat with long time best friend Devon on living with the disease that killed her mom, and her own journey into motherhood.

Trigger warning- although there are a lot of...

Strangers on the internet in the early aughts from 2020-10-06T00:03

This week we chat with "Daisy" who wanted to remain anonymous about her experience meeting an older man from the internet when she was just a young teenager.  We talk about how our generation re...

Jen, her greatest love story and tragic loss from 2020-09-29T00:01

This week we chat with Jen who shares her incredible love story and the tragedy that took it all away.

Please note this is a heavy episode that deals with tragedy, loss, and grief. 

Two gays and a house from 2020-09-22T00:01

This week we chat with Dani and Kane of @twogaysandahouse who bought a house built in 1880 without ever having seen it in person.  We find out what it was like to buy a house without having been...

Becca Lee Beauty talks growing up with a port wine stain from 2020-09-15T00:01

This week we chatted with the lovely Becca of Becca Lee Beauty about what it was like growing up as the youngest adopted child in a predominantly white town with a port wine stain on her face. <...

Kylees path to self love from 2020-09-08T00:01

This week we talk to Virgin Radio host Kylee Roman! She tells us about how she got into broadcasting, and how a recent break up lead her to reflect on what it means to love yourself. You can fin...

Good old fashioned episode swap out from 2020-09-03T22:46:52

You may be sitting here thinking "didnt I just listen to this weeks episode released on Tuesday?"...well, yes! But in the spirit of being a safe platform for people to share their stories in the...

Burlesque during a pandemic from 2020-08-25T00:02

This week we talked to Ms Manhattan Wilde about what its been like as a show girl during a pandemic and how shes navigating her mid thirties, pandemic induced existential crisis.

You can...

Alenas journey to discovering her true self from 2020-08-18T00:01

On this weeks episode we chat with Alena, a professor and fellow podcaster who followed the path society set out for her- marrying a man and having a kid, until a journey of self discovery led h...

Rachel and her complex heart disease from 2020-08-11T00:01

On this week we talk with Rachel who was born with complex heart disease, situs invertis totalis as well as a few other "fun" health complications that kept her parents on their toes. Rachel fac...

A dads secret family, and using music to heal from 2020-08-04T00:02

This week we chatted with the incredibly talented Kirstie Lovelady about the time she learned her dad had a secret family and the ensuing journey of healing through music and therapy. 

 ...

Josies incredible weight loss journey and the unexpected complications from 2020-07-28T00:05:28

On this weeks episode we chat with Josie Balka, radio host with Virgin 98.5 in Calgary about her inspiring weight loss journey and the insane turn events that came from her skin removal surgery....

How Kris embraced mental health and got tiktok famous from 2020-07-21T00:01

This week we chatted with Kris Collins, a B.C hair stylist who opened up about struggling with depression and making the decision to get help, how tiktok became a positive outlet for her, and th...

Janas journey to a new cornea from 2020-07-14T00:01

Hold on, because you're in for a wild ride! This week we bring you our interview with Jana, an Alberta woman who had to have a cornea transplant...and there were some wild turn of events! 

Lessons from a 17 year old burn survivor from 2020-07-07T00:01

This weeks episode left us in total awe of 17 year old Nat, who is a burn survivor from a friendsgiving gone wrong. Despite spending months in a hospital and having countless surgeries, she cont...

Honey I robbed a bank from 2020-06-30T00:01

This week we are SO excited to release our first ever interview, back in September when we were sure we'd be able to launch by October....as you all know that did not happen.

We talk to ...

Lupus, kidney disease, and a sense of humour from 2020-06-23T00:01

This week we chatted with Nha (aka Nacho Mouse) about her journey with Lupus, kidney disease, and the sense of humour that got her through it all. 

As always, you can find us on IG @idid...

SMA, graduation, and a medical trial from 2020-06-16T00:01

This week we had the absolute pleasure of talking with Shay and learning about how she is refusing to let anything slow her down, including a pandemic! 

Shay is living with type II SMA, ...

Teaching through a pandemic from 2020-06-09T00:02

This week we spoke with elementary school teacher Meghan and found out what it's been like from her perspective as a teacher navigating a pandemic. 

Are teachers just kicking back, sippi...

Covid cancelled our wedding! from 2020-06-02T00:01

On this weeks episode we talked with our new BFF's Kourtney and Julia who were set to have their wedding in Mexico...until Covid happened. We learned about some hard decisions they had to make, ...

What will business as usual look like going forward? from 2020-05-26T00:10

Michelle and Carling are joined by guest Jana - a Registered Massage Therapist in Alberta.  We talk about the provinces announcement to re-open, what that means for massage therapists and other ...

Adventures of an infectious disease expert from 2020-05-19T00:02

Join us while we chat with Gillian, an infectious disease expert living in England.  She tells us about her adventures working in Africa during an Ebola outbreak, and the work she's doing now du...

Two friends, a toddler, and a covid exposure from 2020-05-12T00:01

We took all the precautions, did everything we were told....and one of us still got a call saying we were exposed to someone who tested positive for covid. Spend this episode listening to us cha...

Pandemic at the big box store from 2020-05-05T00:10

Have you ever wondered how people stay sane working in one of the worlds largest stores? This week we talk to Roz who works for a giant store and we find out how she stays sane as an essential w...

Living in the epicentre of a pandemic from 2020-04-28T00:01:08

On this episode we talk to high school friend and fellow podcaster Amanda who lets us know what it's been like living in New York, the epicentre of the pandemic.

Don't forget to check ou...

A small business in a big pandemic from 2020-04-21T00:00:58

What do you get when you get a Jew, a Catholic, and a lesbian together for a talk? 

We chat with Beth, owner of Cultured Canines and the impact Covid19 has had on her small business.  We...

A Covid test and the waiting game from 2020-04-14T08:06:41

On this episode we talked with Emily, who was on holidays in Europe with her Husband and baby when the pandemic hit.  We dive into what it was like trying to get back early, realizing you have c...

A pandemic from 42,000 feet from 2020-04-07T08:14:51

Ladies and gentlemen, the captain has turned on the seatbelt light as we anticipate some turbulence during this pandemic, please leave your trays and seat backs in the upright position...it's go...

Working in the media during a pandemic from 2020-03-30T23:53:43

Today we interviewed Krista, who is a producer for a local news station as well as a journalist - we picked her brain on what it's like to work in the media during a pandemic...we also found out...

A doctor and a pandemic from 2020-03-30T23:53:25

On this episode of "I did not sign up for this" we interview high school friend Jamie who is a first year resident doctor in Ottawa and we find out what it's like becoming a doctor during a pand...

I did not sign up for this pandemic from 2020-03-30T23:52:54

Apparently all we needed to finally launch our podcast was a pandemic, we'll save our original first episode for later on when things get back to normal (whatever that is!) 

Join Carling...

Introducing- I Did Not Sign Up For This from 2019-09-30T15:33:39

Everyone at some point in their lives has found themselves saying "I did NOT sign up for this".  Join Carling and Michelle as they talk with people who have stories to tell, from near death expe...