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I Did Not Sign Up For This
Carling, a queer Canadian with a strong belief in the transformative power of storytelling, community, and friendship, is the creative mind behind "I Did Not Sign Up For This." As the podcast enters its third season, Carling is joined by her partner Lindsay, along with their two new Queer BFFs, Sam and Amy. Together, they navigate a diverse range of everyday topics, delve into the obscure, and explore the intricacies of their long-distance friendship, (fondly referred by Queers as "U-hauling"). Get ready to immerse yourself in the camaraderie and open discussions—no topic is off limits. Become...
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Episodes
Lessons from a 17 year old burn survivor 07.07.2020 1:14:24
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 continues to shine with positivity and a determination to carry on with life as planned. You can learn more about Natalies journey on IG @natalieskyye or tiktok @itsmypersonatalie As always, we'd love it...
Honey I robbed a bank 30.06.2020 57:49
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 Christy, a mom of four who was blind sided when the police showed up one day to explain that her husband had been robbing banks. As always, we'd love it if you shared our podcast with your friends and fami...
Lupus, kidney disease, and a sense of humour 23.06.2020 1:18:19
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 @ididnotsignupforthis.podcast,FB @I did not sign up for this, and patreon.com/ididnotsignupforthis. We'd love it if you shared our podcast with your friends and family, and gave us a review on apple podcast. Join t...
SMA, graduation, and a medical trial 16.06.2020 1:21:33
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, currently in a medical treatment trial out of NY, and just graduated from MRU all while navigating a pandemic and doing advocacy work. Check out a more in-depth podcast on SMA and Shays journey through getting into...
Teaching through a pandemic 09.06.2020 1:12:49
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, sipping sangria from their decks, or are they having to adjust everything they've ever done to accomplish what feels impossible some days. Don't forget to leave us a review on itunes, follow us on IG @Ididn...
Covid cancelled our wedding! 02.06.2020 1:17:55
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, and how they are coping with the disappointment of cancelling their special day. Kourtney and her sisters have a podcast called The Stacey Sister's Podcast that can be found on Apple and Spotify, a...
What will business as usual look like going forward? 26.05.2020 53:01
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 industries, and we find out about Michelles unfortunate run in with a man with a foot fetish. Find us on Instagram @Ididnotsignupforthis.podcast, Facebook @I Did Not Sign Up for this, and our brand new Pat...
Adventures of an infectious disease expert 19.05.2020 1:25:34
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 during Covid-19. Don't forget to tell your friends about our little podcast, like us on Facebook facebook.com/ididnotsuft and Instagram @ididnotsignupforthis.podcast or send us an email at ididntsuft...
Two friends, a toddler, and a covid exposure 12.05.2020 58:00
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 chat about a lot of random things as we await our test results. Don't forget to follow us on IG @Ididnotsignupforthis.podcast and FB @IDidNotSignUpForThis, and please consider telling your friends about ou...
Pandemic at the big box store 05.05.2020 1:10:29
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 worker during a pandemic (hint: a large dose of sarcasm does the trick!). Please consider telling your friends and family about our little podcast :). We can be found on IG @ididnotsignupforthis.podcast and...
Living in the epicentre of a pandemic 28.04.2020 52:39
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 out her podcasts! - Amand Loves (to hate) Teen Mom - Total Request Pod - Squirrel Friends Cocktail Hour Join the community over on Patreon at www.patreon.com/ididnotsignupforthis Advertising Inquiries: htt...
A small business in a big pandemic 21.04.2020 48:34
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 also get tips on how to mentally stimulate our kids...I mean dogs who can be feeling anxious about their sudden change in routine. Check out Beths dog training at www.culturedcanines.ca Join the community over on...
A Covid test and the waiting game 14.04.2020 1:14:16
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 covid-19 symptoms, the process of getting tested and the subsequent roller coaster ride. If hearing us talk about macrame piqued your interest, check out Emilys IG @frayed_grey to see her incredible work, we...
A pandemic from 42,000 feet 07.04.2020 44:24
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 going to be a bumpy ride. Michelle and Carling chat with Dale, a WestJet flight attendant who has been dealing with constantly changing information on how the airline industry is dealing with Covid-19. Jo...
Working in the media during a pandemic 31.03.2020 36:55
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 she knows our podcast icon Nancy Hixt of Crime Beat! Join the community over on Patreon at www.patreon.com/ididnotsignupforthis Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: h...
A doctor and a pandemic 31.03.2020 1:12:09
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 pandemic, and whether or not the tooth fairy is required to practice physical distancing. Please be kind as we figure out our audio, we are definitely learning as we go! Join the community over on...
I did not sign up for this pandemic 31.03.2020 21:19
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 and Michelle as they talk about their own experiences during this pandemic. Join the community over on Patreon at www.patreon.com/ididnotsignupforthis Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priva...
Introducing- I Did Not Sign Up For This 30.09.2019 2:11
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 experiences, online scams, from funny to heart breaking, no topic is off limits. Join the community over on Patreon at www.patreon.com/ididnotsignupforthis Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/b...
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