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Grief and grieving aren't really the same thing. 

The stages of grief happened before death—through fear, anticipation, exhaustion, denial, and watching life change in real time. What came after wasn’t stages. It was grieving.

In this week's episode, Adrienne and Campbell talk about anticipatory grief, surviving the aftermath of loss, and the messy, nonlinear reality of learning to live after someone dies.

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Because none of us really know what we’re doing.

We didn’t plan for this.

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Life has a way of pulling us in every direction. We replay conversations, worry about tomorrow, and carry the weight of things that haven’t even happened yet.

This guided meditation is an invitation to gently return to the only place you can actually be: here.

Through breath, awareness, and simple observation, you’ll be guided back to the present moment—one breath at a time.

There is nothing to solve right now. Nothing to figure out. Just this moment.

When you’re everywhere except where you are, press play.

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Have a story of your own that you definitely didn’t plan for? We want to hear it. Email us at [email protected].

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Because none of us really know what we’re doing.

We didn’t plan for this.

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Apparently, losing your husband is just the beginning. Next, comes the part nobody warns you about: figuring out how the hell to live without him.

In Part 2 of our conversation with Megan Richter, author of this sucks., we get brutally honest about the everyday realities of widowhood.

From financial disasters, broken appliances, and endless paperwork to widow brain, unanswered texts, and the emotional exhaustion of simply existing, they explore what Megan calls “widowing” — all the shit you never imagined having to figure out alone.

There are tears, inappropriate jokes, plenty of F-bombs, and one powerful reminder: He may not have been your forever after, but you were his.

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Content note: Grief, widowhood, financial hardship, death, and strong language.

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Have a story of your own that you definitely didn’t plan for? We want to hear it. Email us at [email protected].

Thanks for listening to We Didn’t Plan for This — the podcast about the moments life absolutely did not prepare us for.

If this episode made you laugh, cry, feel seen, or immediately think of someone, send it to them. Sharing an episode is one of the biggest ways you can help this podcast grow.

And if you haven’t already, follow the show and leave us a rating or review wherever you listen.

Because none of us really know what we’re doing.

We didn’t plan for this.

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This week on We Didn’t Plan For This…We Have Notes.

Recorded while driving home from a road trip, Nora and Adrienne take a break from the heavier conversations to talk about the strange, hilarious, mildly concerning reality of being around other humans.

Sometimes life gets heavy. And sometimes…people are just weird. From reading glasses and emergency charging cables to setting four alarms and preparing for the inevitable zombie apocalypse.

A lighthearted episode about getting older, being overstimulated, becoming aggressively prepared for every situation, and reaching the beautiful phase of life where fewer and fewer f**ks are given.

Because apparently…They have notes.

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Have a story of your own that you definitely didn’t plan for? We want to hear it. Email us at [email protected].

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If this episode made you laugh, cry, feel seen, or immediately think of someone, send it to them. Sharing an episode is one of the biggest ways you can help this podcast grow.

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Because none of us really know what we’re doing.

We didn’t plan for this.

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When life feels overwhelming, your breath is always with you.

This short guided meditation is a simple invitation to pause, slow down, and reconnect with the steady rhythm that’s been there all along. No special experience required. No perfect meditation posture. Just a few minutes to step away from the noise and return to the present moment.

Whether you’re feeling stressed, distracted, anxious, or simply need a reset, let your breath guide you home.

When your mind won’t stop racing, press play.

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Have a story of your own that you definitely didn’t plan for? We want to hear it. Email us at [email protected].

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If this episode made you laugh, cry, feel seen, or immediately think of someone, send it to them. Sharing an episode is one of the biggest ways you can help this podcast grow.

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Because none of us really know what we’re doing.

We didn’t plan for this.

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In Part 1 of this deeply personal, multi-part conversation, Adrienne and Nora welcome Megan Richter, author of this sucks., for an honest, emotional, and occasionally irreverent discussion about caregiving, love, loss, and life after losing your person.

Megan shares her journey with her husband, Ryan, while Adrienne opens up about losing Brian. Together, they discuss the exhausting reality of caregiving, impossible medical decisions, heartbreaking goodbyes, and the unexpected challenges of “widowing” — learning to navigate a life you never imagined living alone.

There are tears, laughter, a few F-bombs, and even dogs on Prozac.

Because sometimes life just fucking sucks. And we should be allowed to say that.

This is just the beginning of a multi-part conversation about grief, caregiving, and everything nobody prepares you for.

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Content note: Serious illness, end-of-life experiences, grief, and strong language.

Send Us Your Stories!

Have a story of your own that you definitely didn’t plan for? We want to hear it. Email us at [email protected].

Thanks for listening to We Didn’t Plan for This — the podcast about the moments life absolutely did not prepare us for.

If this episode made you laugh, cry, feel seen, or immediately think of someone, send it to them. Sharing an episode is one of the biggest ways you can help this podcast grow.

And if you haven’t already, follow the show and leave us a rating or review wherever you listen.

Because none of us really know what we’re doing.

We didn’t plan for this.

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For those who have reached out asking how to support Adrienne and her family during this time, click here to donate. There is absolutely no expectation—just sincere gratitude.

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A conversation with Nora on preparation, strength, recovery, and redefining what better means. 

Nora is back—this time in the middle of recovery.Recorded from her bed, sharing a mic and space with her dog, Klaus, this conversation is exactly what it sounds like—unfiltered, real, and happening right in the middle of it.

The last thing she remembers before surgery? Her gurney being run into a wall. And somehow… that’s a pretty accurate entry point into what healing has actually felt like.

Somewhere between Adrienne’s widow brain and Nora still on pain meds… this conversation unfolds the way real ones do—imperfect, a little scattered, and completely honest. 

They also talk about the parts no one really prepares you for:

• What breathing feels like after surgery.
• Finding strength when your body has limits.
• What it takes to let people support you when you’re used to being the one to support.

This isn’t a before-and-after story. It’s a conversation about being in the middle of where healing is messy, slow, and not always visible. If you’re going through something—or supporting someone who is—this episode will meet you there.

If this episode resonates, follow the show, share it with someone who might need it… or send us a message.

Because the truth is… we didn’t plan for this—but we’re here.

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Nora’s Collagen Pudding Click Here for Full Recipe

Easy to digest, higher in MCT fats from coconut milk, and collagen peptides for gentle protein absorption. Designed to support healing without taxing the system.

Makes 4 servings

• 10 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 cup oat milk
• 4 scoops unflavored collagen peptides
• 1.5–1.75 cups full-fat coconut milk
• 2 tbsp raw honey
• 2 tsp vanilla

Mix, chill 2–4 hrs (or overnight), divide into 4.

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Have a story of your own that you definitely didn’t plan for? We want to hear it. Email us at [email protected].

Thanks for listening to We Didn’t Plan for This — the podcast about the moments life absolutely did not prepare us for.

If this episode made you laugh, cry, feel seen, or immediately think of someone, send it to them. Sharing an episode is one of the biggest ways you can help this podcast grow.

And if you haven’t already, follow the show and leave us a rating or review wherever you listen.

Because none of us really know what we’re doing.

We didn’t plan for this.

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When you’ve given so much to everyone else that you’ve forgotten about yourself, press play.

Some days it feels like everyone wants a piece of you. Your attention. Your time. Your patience. Your energy.

This guided meditation offers a gentle space to reconnect with yourself and create healthy boundaries without building walls.

Through breath, awareness, and visualization, you’ll be invited to notice what is yours to carry and what you can let go.

Perfect for caregivers, helpers, parents, people-pleasers, and anyone feeling emotionally drained.

Send Us Your Stories!

Have a story of your own that you definitely didn’t plan for? We want to hear it. Email us at [email protected].

Thanks for listening to We Didn’t Plan for This — the podcast about the moments life absolutely did not prepare us for.

If this episode made you laugh, cry, feel seen, or immediately think of someone, send it to them. Sharing an episode is one of the biggest ways you can help this podcast grow.

And if you haven’t already, follow the show and leave us a rating or review wherever you listen.

Because none of us really know what we’re doing.

We didn’t plan for this.

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This week on We Didn’t Plan for This, Adrienne and Nora are questioning the traditions, expectations, and unwritten rules of the holiday season. 

But underneath the holiday chaos is something a little more complicated. For Adrienne, this is the first holiday season without Brian, and figuring out how to celebrate when someone is missing from the table brings an entirely different kind of pressure.

How do you honor the holidays you loved without trying to recreate something that can never be exactly the same? And what if this year, instead of making everything magical, we just made it manageable?

There are laughs, some uncomfortable truths, a little grief, plenty of holiday opinions, and a rapid-fire round that may permanently ruin matching family pajamas.

Because apparently, We Didn’t Plan for the Holidays Either.

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Have a story of your own that you definitely didn’t plan for? We want to hear it. Email us at [email protected].

Thanks for listening to We Didn’t Plan for This — the podcast about the moments life absolutely did not prepare us for.

If this episode made you laugh, cry, feel seen, or immediately think of someone, send it to them. Sharing an episode is one of the biggest ways you can help this podcast grow.

And if you haven’t already, follow the show and leave us a rating or review wherever you listen.

Because none of us really know what we’re doing.

We didn’t plan for this.

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Amelie had what many would call a dream job—performing with Cirque du Soleil.

She stepped away to have a baby, fully expecting to return.

But when she did… the job she thought would be waiting for her wasn’t there anymore.

In this episode, we talk about what it feels like to lose something you worked your whole life for… especially when you thought you were only pressing pause.

This isn’t just about performing or losing a role.

It’s about losing something you built your identity around…and figuring out who you are without it.

Amelie didn’t plan for this either.

If you’ve ever had something not be there when you thought it would be… this conversation will resonate. 

Send Us Your Stories!

Have a story of your own that you definitely didn’t plan for? We want to hear it. Email us at [email protected].

Thanks for listening to We Didn’t Plan for This — the podcast about the moments life absolutely did not prepare us for.

If this episode made you laugh, cry, feel seen, or immediately think of someone, send it to them. Sharing an episode is one of the biggest ways you can help this podcast grow.

And if you haven’t already, follow the show and leave us a rating or review wherever you listen.

Because none of us really know what we’re doing.

We didn’t plan for this.

Follow us on Instagram:

More info, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.com

For those who have reached out asking how to support Adrienne and her family during this time, click here to donate. There is absolutely no expectation—just sincere gratitude.