Episode 4

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Published on:

6th Oct 2025

Redefining Dreams: Carrie Hauskens on Living Her Sparkly Plan B

In this heartfelt conversation, Carrie Hauskens shares her journey through infertility, loss, and the decision to embrace a life different from her original plan. She discusses the importance of self-awareness, finding joy in everyday moments, and the power of community support. Carrie highlights the beauty of letting go of control and embracing uncertainty, ultimately leading to a sparkly life filled with new experiences and personal growth.

Highlights:

  • Most people aren't living their Plan A.
  • It's deeply human to let go of something in life.
  • Finding joy in small moments is essential.
  • Grief can bring clarity and new perspectives.
  • Self-awareness is key to personal growth.
  • It's okay to change your mind about your life path.
  • Community support is vital during tough times.
  • Letting go of control can lead to freedom.
  • Embracing uncertainty can be empowering.
  • Creating a sparkly life is a personal journey.

Connect with Carrie:

https://www.bloomingwithcare.com/

Instagram: @bloomingwithcare

TikTok: @bloomingwithcare

Connect with Tara:

Instagram: @tararesnick

TikTok: @tararesnick1


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About the Podcast

This Wasn't the Plan with Tara Resnick
Where 'Plan B' becomes the path to resilience and reinvention
This Wasn’t the Plan is a podcast about what happens after the plan falls apart — and how resilience, reinvention, and unexpected pivots often lead us somewhere better.
Hosted by Tara Resnick, each episode dives into real stories of people who faced life’s curveballs — personal, professional, or both — and found strength, purpose, or even success in their Plan B. You'll hear from guests with powerful lived experiences, as well as subject matter experts who offer insight into how we cope, adapt, and grow through the unexpected. Because life doesn’t always go to plan. But sometimes, Plan B is where the real story begins.

About your host

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Tara Resnick

Tara Resnick is a healthcare professional, solution focused coach, fitness instructor and the creator and host of This Wasn’t the Plan: When Plan B Becomes the Path to Resilience and Reinvention. After facing her own journey of unexpected detours—including the heartbreak of infertility and the challenge of rewriting her dreams—Tara discovered the power of resilience, reinvention, and telling the truth about life when it doesn’t go the way you imagined.

Through her podcast, Tara creates a space for honest conversations about navigating Plan B—whether that means fertility struggles, career pivots, personal growth, or starting over. With a mix of storytelling, inspiration, and expert insights, she helps listeners feel less alone and more empowered to create a meaningful life on the other side of disappointment.

Passionate about authenticity and connection, Tara’s mission is to remind people that just because it wasn’t the plan doesn’t mean it can’t be beautiful.