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The Worst Girl Gang Ever
Laura and Bex
256 episodes
1 week ago
This one’s for the women who’ve been told to “just move on,” for those crying in the shower or clutching their partner’s hand at 3am. Because miscarriage is one of the hardest, loneliest things you’ll ever face. It deserves to be spoken about, felt, honoured. In this episode, we talk about the panic, the fear, and the sheer helplessness of managing a miscarriage at home. When you realise you don’t have a manual, no one’s told you what to expect, and suddenly you’re dealing with it on your own...
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This one’s for the women who’ve been told to “just move on,” for those crying in the shower or clutching their partner’s hand at 3am. Because miscarriage is one of the hardest, loneliest things you’ll ever face. It deserves to be spoken about, felt, honoured. In this episode, we talk about the panic, the fear, and the sheer helplessness of managing a miscarriage at home. When you realise you don’t have a manual, no one’s told you what to expect, and suddenly you’re dealing with it on your own...
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Mental Health
Personal Journals,
Kids & Family,
Society & Culture,
Health & Fitness,
Parenting
Episodes (20/256)
The Worst Girl Gang Ever
S9 E31 - Laura the inventor, the miscarriage cradle.
This one’s for the women who’ve been told to “just move on,” for those crying in the shower or clutching their partner’s hand at 3am. Because miscarriage is one of the hardest, loneliest things you’ll ever face. It deserves to be spoken about, felt, honoured. In this episode, we talk about the panic, the fear, and the sheer helplessness of managing a miscarriage at home. When you realise you don’t have a manual, no one’s told you what to expect, and suddenly you’re dealing with it on your own...
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1 week ago
37 minutes

The Worst Girl Gang Ever
S9 E30 - IVF, heartbreak & crisis friends. Davina's story from down under
This week, we’re chatting with the wonderful Davina, who opens up about her journey to motherhood — the hope, the heartbreak, and all the messy bits in between. From the crushing lows of loss to the emotional rollercoaster that is IVF, Davina shares her story with honesty, humour, and strength that’ll stay with you long after you listen. We talk about the things people don’t tell you — the waiting, the what-ifs, the tears in the car, and the tiny sparks of hope that keep you going. This one’s...
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2 weeks ago
46 minutes

The Worst Girl Gang Ever
S9 E29 - Love, loss, courage and the power of connection - Alfie's story
💔 Episode Summary In this beautifully open and emotional chat, Sarah shares the story of her little boy, Alfie - her first baby, born too soon. She takes us through the whirlwind of pregnancy complications, the rollercoaster of NICU life, and the heartbreaking loss of Alfie. This isn’t just a story about loss - it’s about love, courage, and the power of connection. Sarah talks about the crushing loneliness that so often follows baby loss, and how finding others who “get it” helped her begin t...
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3 weeks ago
1 hour

The Worst Girl Gang Ever
S9 E28 Navigating Ovulation with Hannah Pearn: A Real Guide to Fertility
This week, Bex & Laura dive deep into the fascinating (and sometimes downright confusing) world of the menstrual cycle, ovulation, and fertility. Whether you’re trying to maximise your chances of conceiving, wanting to learn a little more about your lovely lady bod, or just wondering what the bloody hell cervical mucus is all about — this one’s for you. Together with their guest Hannah Pearn, fertility acupuncturist, they unpack the phases of the cycle and talk about what’s really happeni...
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4 weeks ago
40 minutes

The Worst Girl Gang Ever
S9 E27 Men, Miscarriage & Marathons - Olly shares his experience and his upcoming (crazy) challenge
This week we’re joined by the brilliant Olly Brown, who opens up about his family’s experience of miscarriage and the arrival of his daughter afterwards. Olly talks honestly about the devastation of loss, the ripple effect it has on partners, and why community support can make all the difference when you’re navigating grief. As if that wasn’t inspiring enough, Ollie’s taking on a frankly bonkers challenge: 39 marathons in 39 weeks (yep, you read that right!) to raise awareness and vital funds...
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1 month ago
31 minutes

The Worst Girl Gang Ever
S9 E26 The Emotional Toll of IVF and Miscarriage
This week, Bex & Laura sit down with the wonderful Carys and Tasha to talk all things IVF, loss, and love. Their story begins back in December 2021, when they started their IVF journey with all the excitement and nerves you’d expect. Along the way, they faced some of the hardest challenges- hyperstimulation syndrome, medical miscommunication, and heartbreakingly, the loss of their baby, Poppy. As a same-sex couple, Carys and Tasha shine a light on the extra hurdles they’ve had to navigate...
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1 month ago
41 minutes

The Worst Girl Gang Ever
S9 E24 Recurrent Miscarriage & Empty Sac Pregnancy: Hannah’s Story of Loss and Survival
In this powerful episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we sit down with community member Hannah as she bravely shares her deeply personal journey through pregnancy, miscarriage, and recurrent loss. Hannah talks candidly about: Experiencing an empty sac pregnancy and the shock of “no baby at the scan.”The devastation of multiple miscarriages and navigating hospital delays, D&C procedures, and painful medical management.The emotional challenges of parenting after loss and the longing for ano...
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1 month ago
51 minutes

The Worst Girl Gang Ever
S9E25: Stillbirth at 38 Weeks: Serena’s Story of Loss, Grief and Hope
: In this deeply moving episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we welcome Serena, a courageous mother from Toronto, who shares the heartbreaking story of losing her son Christopher to stillbirth at 38 weeks after a seemingly healthy pregnancy. Serena opens up about the shock of umbilical cord complications (umbilical cord stricture), navigating postpartum grief without a baby, and how she found the strength to honour Christopher’s short but meaningful life. She also reflects on the unique chall...
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1 month ago
38 minutes

The Worst Girl Gang Ever
S9E23: Infertility, Miscarriage & Losing Tia to Edwards Syndrome: Sera and Corby’s Journey
In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, Sera and Corby share their heart-breaking journey through infertility, miscarriage, and the devastating loss of their baby girl, Tia, to Edwards Syndrome (Trisomy 18). They open up about: Living with PCOS, infertility, and fertility treatmentReceiving a Trisomy 18 / Edwards Syndrome diagnosis during pregnancyFacing the impossible decision between termination for medical reasons (TFMR) or waiting for nature to decideThe emotional impact of stillbirt...
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1 month ago
37 minutes

The Worst Girl Gang Ever
S9E22: Stillbirth at 24 Weeks: Georgie’s Story of Loss, Negligence and Survival
In this powerful episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham speak with Georgie, former Great British Bake Off contestant, neonatal nurse, and bereaved mother, about her raw, unfiltered journey through stillbirth, miscarriage, baby loss, ADHD, and life after unimaginable grief.Georgie shares the heartbreaking story of losing her daughter Avery at 24+6 weeks during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic — a loss she believes could have been prevented if her concerns h...
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2 months ago
37 minutes

The Worst Girl Gang Ever
S9E21: Writing With Purpose: Ali Harris on Losing Poppy at 23 Weeks
In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we are joined by Ali Harris — bestselling author, mother, and now the writer of her most personal and powerful novel yet, This Wasn’t Meant to Happen.Ali shares her heartbreaking but inspiring journey through termination for medical reasons (TFMR) following a devastating Edwards Syndrome (Trisomy 18) diagnosis. She opens up about navigating grief, the silence around baby loss, and how writing became both a way to honour her daughter, Poppy, and a m...
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2 months ago
58 minutes

The Worst Girl Gang Ever
S9E20: The Hidden Impact of Infertility on Sex, Desire and Connection
In this powerful episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we sit down with Lucy Frank, a qualified psychosexual and relationship therapist, to dive into the emotional and intimate realities couples face when dealing with infertility, miscarriage, childlessness not by choice, and sexual dysfunction.We talk openly about the impact of fertility struggles on sex and intimacy, including how IVF, miscarriage trauma, and the pressure to conceive can erode desire, communication, and connection. Lucy shar...
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2 months ago
45 minutes

The Worst Girl Gang Ever
S9 E19: Pregnancy After Stillbirth: Alicia on Grief, Faith and Fighting for Black Maternal Care
In this heartfelt episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we welcome Alicia — a passionate baby loss advocate, mother of three living children, and a woman who has bravely walked through unimaginable grief. Alicia shares her raw, deeply personal journey of miscarriage, stillbirth, pregnancy after loss, and the traumatic gaps in maternity care, particularly for Black women in the UK.Topics Covered in This Episode: Alicia’s first devastating stillbirth at nearly 5 months pregnant The emotional t...
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3 months ago
49 minutes

The Worst Girl Gang Ever
S9 E18: IVF, Miscarriage & Ectopic Pregnancy: Laura Gallagher’s Journey of Loss and Healing
In this powerful and deeply emotional episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we reconnect with author, teacher and IVF warrior Laura Gallagher – also known as @RoboMummy – as she opens up about her ongoing fertility journey, life after loss, and the healing process after multiple miscarriages, including two traumatic ectopic pregnancies.Laura first joined us back in 2021 to discuss the release of her children’s book Robo Babies and her experience with IVF to conceive her son. Since then, her jo...
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3 months ago
37 minutes

The Worst Girl Gang Ever
S9 E17: Life After Infertility: Ruth Corden on Finding Purpose Without Children
In this powerful and deeply moving episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex and Laura welcome back Ruth Corden, a fan-favorite guest, for a raw, relatable, and hope-filled update. Ruth candidly shares her journey of embracing a life without children, overcoming the heartbreak of infertility, and redefining what fulfillment and purpose look like beyond motherhood.Now in her 40s and thriving, Ruth opens up about: Making peace with childlessness after 8+ years of trying to conceive How m...
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3 months ago
32 minutes

The Worst Girl Gang Ever
S9E16 | Pregnant with a Tumour: Victoria’s Molar Pregnancy Nightmare
In this harrowing and unflinchingly honest episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we are joined by Victoria from Texas, whose journey through a molar pregnancy, emergency D&Cs, and chemotherapy will leave you stunned, heartbroken, and ultimately inspired.What began as a joyful pregnancy quickly spiraled into a medical nightmare involving a rare gestational trophoblastic disease, repeated molar tissue regrowth, life-threatening hemorrhage, and chemo-induced menopause. With her husband statio...
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3 months ago
48 minutes

The Worst Girl Gang Ever
S9 E15 | Why Don’t We Talk About Miscarriage at 13 Weeks?
In this powerful and deeply moving episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we sit down with Indra, a Glasgow-based theatre maker, to explore the raw and unspoken reality of pregnancy loss at a young age. Indra shares her personal journey of grief, isolation, and ultimately, transformation through art.At just 13 weeks into an unplanned pregnancy, Indra experienced a silent miscarriage — a traumatic event made even more difficult by her youth, lack of romantic support, and societal stigma. In this...
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4 months ago
25 minutes

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S9 E14 | This Bereaved Father Used Running As Therapy
In this deeply emotional episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we sit down with Pete Grimwade, a bereaved father whose unimaginable journey through neonatal loss inspired an awe-inspiring physical and emotional challenge: running 10 marathons in 10 days wearing a 10kg vest, raising nearly £30,000 for 10 life-saving charities.Pete opens up about the pregnancy complications and birth of his daughter Isabella, who was born with multiple complex medical conditions including AVSD (Atrioventricular ...
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4 months ago
44 minutes

The Worst Girl Gang Ever
S9 E13 | Motherhood Doesn’t End At Loss
In this deeply moving episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we sit down with Ellie, a bereaved mother who courageously shares her experience of stillbirth at 38 weeks and her ongoing journey through grief, advocacy, and healing.Ellie tells the story of her daughter Matilda (Tilly), who was tragically stillborn following a failed ECV (external cephalic version). She opens up about navigating a healthy pregnancy turned heartbreak, challenging the healthcare system, and pushing for transparency a...
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4 months ago
44 minutes

The Worst Girl Gang Ever
S9 E12 | We need to end silence and increase science. Annie Peppiatt and Sharanam Soni on why science can remove the “what ifs” that plague bereaved mothers
In this powerful episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we sit down with writer and grieving mother Annie Peppiatt, and placental researcher Sharanam Soni, to explore the devastating reality of stillbirth, the silent epidemic of placenta-related complications, and the hope rising through pioneering medical research into delayed villous maturation (DVM).Annie shares the raw and deeply personal story of losing her daughter, Ness, at 38 weeks of pregnancy, despite a previously healthy pregnancy. S...
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4 months ago
45 minutes

The Worst Girl Gang Ever
This one’s for the women who’ve been told to “just move on,” for those crying in the shower or clutching their partner’s hand at 3am. Because miscarriage is one of the hardest, loneliest things you’ll ever face. It deserves to be spoken about, felt, honoured. In this episode, we talk about the panic, the fear, and the sheer helplessness of managing a miscarriage at home. When you realise you don’t have a manual, no one’s told you what to expect, and suddenly you’re dealing with it on your own...