I Did Not Sign Up For This

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 her most authentic life.  You can find Casey on TikTok @nolongerapastorswife and on IG @sunshineandyellowroses Don't forget to leave us a five star review, follow us on socials, and tell your friends! I...

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 rising popularity!  You can learn more about BOI Band on IG and TikTok @queerboiband and on FB @BOIBAND and www.queerboiband.com   PATREON GIVEAWAY - All of our I Did Not Sign Up For This Patreon members in...

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 TikTok @lauramichelle_713   If you're enjoying this podcast, please leave us a 5 star review and tell your friends! You can find us online  IG @Ididnotsignupforthis.podcast  FB @Ididntsuft TikTok @Ididnotsignu...

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!  You can follow Julies story on TikTok @juliewebb86 and on YouTube @Julie Webb  If you're enjoying this podcast we'd love it if you shared it with your friends, wrote us a 5 star review, and followed us on the socials bel...

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're enjoying our podcast, please consider leaving us a five star review! We can be found on socials  IG @ididnotsignupforthis.podcast Tiktok @Ididnotsignupforthis.pod  FB @Ididntsuft www.patreon.com/ididnotsignupforthis...

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 joining us over on our socials IG @Ididnotsignupforthis.podcast Tiktok @Ididnotsignupforthis.pod  FB @ididnotsuft  www.patreon.com/ididnotsignupforthis  www.ididnotsignupforthis.ca  Join the community ov...

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 follow Saraphinas story on Titkok @lovingmelouder and IG @phinapeterson    If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider leaving us a 5 star review wherever you get your podcasts!  You can find us onlin...

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.    If you're enjoying this episode, please consider downloading and subscribing wherever you get your podcasts. You can find us online  IG @Ididnotsignupforthis.podcast Tiktok @Ididnotsignupforthis.pod F...

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 TikTok and Facebook @justinknuckleswrites  If you're enjoying our podcast, please consider following us on our socials IG @Ididntosignupforthis.podcast FB @Ididnotsuft TikTok @Ididnotsignupforthis.pod  www.pa...

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 can find Jessica on on TikTok and IG @jessicapelatt  As always, you can find us online  IG @Ididnotsignupforthis.podcast TikTok @Ididnotsignupforthis.pod FB @Ididntsuft www.patreon.com/ididnotsignupforthis   www.idi...

March 31, 2022 is our TWO year podcast anniversary! Enjoy 7 minutes of us trying to figure out how to podcast.  107 Episodes  53 Patreon Exclusive Episodes  56,500 downloads 730 Days Too many laughs to count!  Thank you to everyone who has downloaded, listened, shared, and rated!    Join the community over on Patreon at www.patreon.com/ididnotsignupforthis Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle....

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 diagnosis of her second daughter Jenn has had to learn how to grieve, when to ask for help, and that it's ok to not be ok.  You can find us online  IG @Ididnotsignupforthis.podcast FB @Ididnotsuft TikTok @Idi...

*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 known as the StigmaCrusher. She calls herself heavily educated and heavily medicated, she has lived experience with bipolar 2 disorder, and a doctorate in experimental psychology. You can find Jessica online at www.stigma...

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 hear 15 seconds of awkward silence... This week we chat with Candian singer/songwriter Heather Hutchison who shares what it was like growing up blind, struggling with her mental health, and using her music to...

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 who struggled with mental illness that almost took her mothers life. Denise is speaking out to share her experience in hopes of ending the generational trauma and stigma of mental illness.  You can find Denise on...

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 on IG and Tiktok @ki_no_be If you've enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing wherever you get your podcasts.  You can find us online at IG @ididnotsignupforthis.podcast Tiktok...

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 circumstances but how Karen helped her navigate the new world of job searches and negotiating employment.  You can find Karen on IG @flowandfire.  Thank you for downloading, sharing, and reviewing our podcast! You c...

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 trolls).  You can find Sanja on IG and Tiktok @sansanjovs As always, thank you for downloading our episodes! You can find us online  FB @Ididntsuft IG @Ididnotsignupforthis.podcast Tiktok @Ididnotsignup...

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 downloaded, shared, reviewed, and guested on our show - we are just getting started!  A huge thank you to Tia Bell from @tiabell.unscriptedco for stepping in half way through this recording when tragedy stru...

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 to spread love and positivity!  You can find Glow on IG and Tiktok @glowsesh  Please consider downloading our episodes, sharing with friends, and leaving us a review!  You can find us online  IG @Ididnotsi...

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 identifies as a lesbian and is now enjoying her late thirties and experiencing a whole new life as her truest self.  You can follow Theresa on Tiktok @dontworryimmedicated  Please consider downloading our ep...

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 their stories and how they are working to help others avoid burning out.  You can find them online @meriamboldewijn @timelessdreamevents  Check out the Wim Hof breathing technique at https://www.wimhofmethod.c...

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 100 influencers, and an expert on body image and self esteem - you can find Marci on IG @marciwarhaft Tiktok @marciwarhaft and www.thegoodstripper.com If you're enjoying what you're hearing - please c...

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.  You can follow Anitas story on IG @widowwedonow and @racingfromtheashes If you're enjoying this podcast, please consider leaving us a five star review.  You can find us online IG @Ididnotsignupforthis.p...

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 Paige's story on Tiktok @deconstruct_with_paige and on IG @turnthepaige_hardy If you're enjoying this podcast - please consider leaving us a 5 star review wherever you get your episodes!  Give us a follow  Ti...