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Why So Many Boys Are Struggling Today & What Parents Can Do with Raising Boys 2 Men
15/07/2026 | 1h 14 mins.
Boys today are facing challenges that previous generations never had to navigate, but are we raising them in the right way?

This week, we’re joined by Raising Boys 2 Men for an honest conversation about why so many boys are struggling, the impact of modern parenting, social media, positive male role models, and what parents can do to raise confident, emotionally resilient young men. We also discuss the mistakes we see too often, the conversations families avoid, and why the way we support boys today will shape the men they become tomorrow.

Whether you’re raising sons, working with young people, or simply want to better understand the challenges boys face today, this is a conversation every parent should hear.
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My Best Friend Lied To Me For 10 Years…
08/07/2026 | 43 mins.
What would you do if you found out your best friend had been lying to you for over a decade?

In this episode, we unpack one listener’s shocking story, review another dating profile, help a man navigating struggles in his marriage, and talk about the common mistake people make by confusing emotional unavailability with chemistry.

If you’ve ever questioned your relationships or your dating choices, this one’s for you.
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He Faked Cancer While I Was Pregnant
01/07/2026 | 51 mins.
She thought she’d finally found her happy ending.

After blending their families and welcoming a new baby together, everything seemed perfect… until she discovered the man she loved had been living a shocking double life.

This week, we read one of the most unbelievable stories we’ve ever received, hear from a listener trapped in a controlling relationship after 12 years together, and discuss why your gut instinct is often trying to protect you long before your mind catches up.
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He Ghosted Me For 5 Weeks… Then Came Back Like Nothing Happened
24/06/2026 | 37 mins.
He disappeared without a word for five weeks… then came back expecting another chance.

This week, Carly opens up about the emotional reality of co-parenting, we help a listener decide whether she’s holding on to someone’s potential instead of who they really are, hear from a woman who discovered her partner’s affair while she was eight months pregnant, and ask one very satisfying question… what happens when your cheating ex gets cheated on?
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My Husband’s Entire Life Was A Lie
17/06/2026 | 39 mins.
A listener discovers that her husband’s entire life was a lie.

After 14 years together, two children and what seemed like the perfect marriage, one tiny clue unravels everything.

We also hear about a disastrous date involving a murder trial, review another Hinge profile, and help a listener decide whether to break no contact with the woman he can’t stop thinking about.

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New episodes every Thursday, with exclusive bonus episodes every Monday on Patreon.Welcome to Not As We Planned, the honest podcast about relationships, dating, marriage, divorce and motherhood, and all the things no one really talks about.From becoming a mum and navigating divorce, to rebuilding life as a single mum and dating again in your 30s, we’re sharing the real, messy and unexpected sides of it all.Life doesn’t always go to plan, and neither do relationships. This is a space for open conversations, shared experiences and saying the things most people avoid.If you have a question or want to share your story, email us at notasweplannedpodcast@gmail.comJoin Our CommunityGet our weekly BONUS episode:https://patreon.com/c/NotAsWePlannedFollow the Podcast:@notasweplanned_podcastTash:@tash_blake_ivyCarly:@iamcarlyharrisGet the Planner:https://notasweplanned.shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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