I Did Not Sign Up For This

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's doing with Unsilenced.org to stop it.  You can find Meg on IG and Tiktok @megappelgate and @unsilenced_now  and www.unsilenced.org    As always, if you're enjoying our show, please consider rating...

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 her website https://www.perfectpsychoinsane.com/ As always, if you're enjoying our show, please consider rating and reviewing HERE , and share with your friends!  You can find us online IG @Ididnotsignupforth...

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. You can find Em on IG @emscafeandcatering and TikTok @emma_m_s As always, if you're enjoying our show, please consider rating and reviewing HERE , and share with your friends!  You can find us online I...

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 our show, please consider rating and reviewing HERE , and share with your friends!  You can find us online IG @Ididnotsignupforthis.podcast FB @Ididntsuft TikTok @Ididnotsignupforthis.pod Twitter @Ididntsuft  www...

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 picked up in the aftermath.  As always, if you're enjoying our show, please consider rating and reviewing HERE , and share with your friends!  You can find us online IG @Ididnotsignupforthis.podcast FB @Id...

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 up and said "It's a NO from me" You can find Makensi on IG and Tiktok @makensigage Buy Makensi's book on Amazon by searching "Makensi Gage" or "It's a No from me"    A...

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 buy Ricks book here Find Rick on IG @rickfromroe As always, if you're enjoying our show, please consider rating and reviewing HERE , and share with your friends!  You can find us online IG @Ididnotsignupforthi...

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 trips wherever Spirit lead them.  You can find Jen and Jill on IG @commonmysticspod and Twitter @commonmystics and online  www.commonmystics.net   As always, if you're enjoying our show, please consider r...

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 more about Rebecca and the Cambre house on IG @cambre.house and www.cambrehouse.com   As always, if you're enjoying our show, please consider rating and reviewing HERE , and share with your friends!  Give us a fo...

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 Podcast.    You can find Dawn on IG @thetaylorwaynow and www.thetaylorway.ca    As always, if you're enjoying our show, please consider rating and reviewing HERE , and share with your friends!    You can f...

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, if you're enjoying our show, please consider rating and reviewing HERE , and share with your friends!  IG @Ididnotsignupforthis.podcast FB @Ididnotsuft  Tiktok @Ididnotsignupforthis.pod  www.patreon.com/ididnotsignupf...

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.  Together, they are on a mission to show the world what it means to be Bella Brave.    To follow Bellas story, follow them on IG and Tiktok @kylact   HERE , and share with your friends!    IG  @Ididnotsign...

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, and how she fought her way out of it.    You can find Lauren on TikTok @highfunctioningaddiction   As always, if you're enjoying our show, please consider rating and reviewing HERE , and share with your f...

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 member to family member enduring abuse in various forms. She worked hard to overcome every obstacle put in  her way and is learning how to put herself first.  As always, if you're enjoying our show, please consid...

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 can follow Brandon's story on IG @peacock_brandon and @htgrcanada and on TikTok @peacock_brandon  As always, if you're enjoying our show, please consider rating and reviewing HERE , and share with your frie...

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 and TikTok @_rachael.grayce_  As always, if you're enjoying our show, please consider rating and reviewing HERE , and share with your friends!  Don't forget to follow us on Social Media FB @Ididnotsuft IG ...

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.   You can follow Kaylas journey on IG @kkondics_walsh and IG @isc_health   As always, if you're enjoying our show, please consider rating and reviewing HERE , and share with your friends!    You can find us online  FB @Ididnotsuft IG @Ididn...

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 support worker who helps those who are dying, as well as the people around them cope with the ultimate farewell.  You can find Maria online at https://www.mariacapolupo.com/ or FB https://www.facebook.com/griefanddea...

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 TikTok @baileyrosek and on IG @llcoolbay  As always, please consider giving us a 5 star review wherever you get your podcasts.  You can find us online  IG @Ididnotsignupforthis.podcast TikTok @Ididnotsignupforthi...

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 @themissamayasdad and @themissamaya  If you're enjoying this podcast, please consider leaving us a 5 star review wherever you get your podcasts, and share it with your friends and family.  You can find us online...

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.  Taylor and her family raise money to support the work of Prairie Harm Reduction- they can be found on IG @prairiehr and their website www.prairiehr.ca You can follow Taylors journey on IG and TikTok @littlesugarwords...

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 TikTok  @therollingexplorer and www.therollingexplorer.com   You can find us online  IG @Ididnotsignupforthis.podcast TikTok @Ididnotsignupforthis.pod FB @Ididnotsuft  www.patreon.com/ididnotsignupforthis www.idi...

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!  We're on all the socials IG @ididnotsignupforthis.podcast TikTok @didnotsignupforthis.pod FB @Ididntsuft www.patreon.com/ididnotsignupforthis www.ididnotsignupforthis.ca   Join the community over on Patreon at...

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're enjoying our podcast please consider leaving us a five star review and following us online  IG @Ididnotsignupforthis.podcast TikTok @Ididnotsignupforthis.pod FB @Ididntsuft www.patreon.com/ididnotsignupforthis ww...

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 unexpected manic episode which lead to psychosis. You can follow Maddies story on TikTok and IG @madelinemfmary Don't forget to give us a follow, download our episodes, and leave us a 5 star review!  IG...