The Worst Girl Gang Ever – Details, episodes & analysis

Today Bex and Laura welcome Suzy Reading, an Author and Chartered Psychologist, for an open and honest discussion about navigating grief, loss, and the "ugly feelings" that can arise in the aftermath of miscarriage and baby loss. Suzy emphasises the importance of self-compassion, validating the full range of feelings that can surface, and creating space to truly feel and work through the grief. She guides the listeners through a step-by-step "dropping the anchor" technique to help manage overwhelming thoughts and sensations, as well as offers insights on reframing self-critical inner dialogues. In this episode, you'll discover: 07:00 - The Challenges of Navigating Grief and Loss 12:15 - The Importance of Acknowledging Difficult "Ugly" Emotions 17:30 - Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Sensations 34:15 - Practical Tools for Honouring Grief and Nurturing Healing To connect with Suzy, visit her website: https://www.suzyreading.co.uk/ or follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzyreading/  The Warriorship is a membership to help you navigate life after baby loss. It covers every stage of the recovery pathway, and provides support, advice, and a range of emotional tools to help you through this difficult time. This is more than a support group. For more information and to join The Warriorship go to: https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/warriorship/ The Worst Girl Gang Ever is a real, honest emotive podcast that covers the heartbreaking subject of miscarriage, infertility and baby loss, expect honest conversations about unspoken experiences. Hosted by TWGGE founders Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham, this show is a chance to break the silence and really open up the dialogue around the topic of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo - let's ditch that for our children; the ones that will come, the ones that are and the ones that never came to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Point of clarification: Catherine developed Chorioamnionitis again with Oliver, and it caused her to suddenly go into early labour, causing him to be born early. Oliver did not have any signs of infection and thankfully it didn't pass to him like it did Amelia. In this week's episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, Bex and Laura speak with Stephen, who shares his heartbreaking experience of losing his daughter Amelia after 19 weeks of pregnancy. He discusses the emotional challenges he and his wife Catherine faced and the isolation he felt as a male partner during the grieving process, demonstrating the need for better support for men. Stephen also talks about the coping strategies that helped him, including mental health tools and support from his workplace and the Forget Me Not Fund. He reflects on the complexities of navigating a pregnancy after loss, highlighting the importance of finding joy in the present while managing emotional triggers. In this episode, you'll discover: Stephen's journey with the loss of his daughter Amelia The isolation experienced by men during the grieving process Coping mechanisms and support systems for Stephen and his wife Navigating pregnancy after loss and the birth of their son, Oliver How milestone occasions can be emotional triggers The value of focusing on creating new memories The Warriorship is a membership to help you navigate life after baby loss. It covers every stage of the recovery pathway, and provides support, advice, and a range of emotional tools to help you through this difficult time. This is more than a support group. For more information and to join The Warriorship go to: https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/warriorship/ The Worst Girl Gang Ever is a real, honest emotive podcast that covers the heartbreaking subject of miscarriage, infertility and baby loss, expect honest conversations about unspoken experiences. Hosted by TWGGE founders Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham, this show is a chance to break the silence and really open up the dialogue around the topic of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo - let's ditch that for our children; the ones that will come, the ones that are and the ones that never came to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, Bex and Laura sit down with acupuncturist Louise Collyer. Louise shares her knowledge on endometriosis; the impact it can have on your body, the difficulties in getting a diagnosis, and the ways to spot that you are suffering with endometriosis. She also delves into the fascinating world of acupuncture, sharing her journey into the field and its profound impact on managing endometriosis and helping those who suffer from it. Listen in to hear about: The key signs of endometriosis Why many women are unaware they're affected Why acupuncture can work to combat symptoms Tips for getting the best possible care Get in touch with Lousie on Insta https://www.instagram.com/_louisecollyer_/ or via her website https://www.louisecollyeracupuncture.co.uk/ The Warriorship is a membership to help you navigate life after baby loss. It covers every stage of the recovery pathway, and provides support, advice, and a range of emotional tools to help you through this difficult time. This is more than a support group. For more information and to join The Warriorship go to: https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/warriorship/ The Worst Girl Gang Ever is a real, honest emotive podcast that covers the heartbreaking subject of miscarriage, infertility and baby loss, expect honest conversations about unspoken experiences. Hosted by TWGGE founders Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham, this show is a chance to break the silence and really open up the dialogue around the topic of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo - let's ditch that for our children; the ones that will come, the ones that are and the ones that never came to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we chatted to Ryan and Amy Jackson, founders of The Lily Mae Foundation and parents of Lily Mae who was stillborn in 2010. Their work with the charity see's them providing a support network to bereaved parents following the loss of a baby, as well as training and support for midwives and other health and social care professionals, and research into what can be done to help prevent the loss of a baby in the future. They strive to help others cope with bereavement by using their own experiences and connecting others with the support they need, at the time and place that is right for them.--------------------------------Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please don't forget to subscribe, rate, review and share.Visit our website where you can find out a bit about us, read the blog and even 'purch our merch' via the online shop!Did we mention that we have written a book? The launch is not until August but its open to PREORDER NOW!Find out more about THE PATHWAY TO RECOVERY which is designed to support, nurture and empower you following the loss of a baby as well as the TRYING TO CONCEIVE AFTER LOSS COURSE to support you through the pressures of TTC after loss.  Both courses are self paced and run over 6 weeks with the next ones starting on 2nd May. Contact us via social media platforms or email [email protected]'ll find us on...FacebookInstagramTwitteror you can join the TWGGE Facebook Support GroupIt's time to break the silence and open up the dialogue around the topics of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo, lets ditch it for our children; the ones that will come, the ones that are and the ones that never came to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katy (she/her) is designing an unexpectedly childfree life after infertility.  After her hysterectomy in 2017, she started Chasing Creation to provide support, resources and community for those who are envisioning their future without kids. Her work has grown to include: monthly Childless Support Circles; the Childless Collective which is a friendship connection hub; the annual Childless Collective Summit, a four-day event featuring over 40 speakers; and individual coaching. Katy holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Georgia with an emphasis in community empowerment and program development. Find out more with the links below:Website: https://www.chasingcreation.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasing.creation/ Childless Collective Summit: https://www.chasingcreation.org/summit-registration/ --------------------------------Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please don't forget to subscribe, rate, review and share.Visit our website where you can find out a bit about us, read the blog and even 'purch our merch' via the online shop!Did we mention that we have written a book? The launch is not until August but its open to PREORDER NOW!Find out more about THE PATHWAY TO RECOVERY which is designed to support, nurture and empower you following the loss of a baby as well as the TRYING TO CONCEIVE AFTER LOSS COURSE to support you through the pressures of TTC after loss.  Both courses are self paced and run over 6 weeks with the next ones starting on 2nd May. Contact us via social media platforms or email [email protected]'ll find us on...FacebookInstagramTwitteror you can join the TWGGE Facebook Support GroupIt's time to break the silence and open up the dialogue around the topics of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo, lets ditch it for our children; the ones that will come, the ones that are and the ones that never came to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After experiencing two missed miscarriages, filmmaking couple Bophanie and Ben Lankester (@ben.lankester) decided to channel their trauma into something positive. Through their production company they approached Tommy’s with the idea for 'Who's Counting?', a short film telling the story of a couple who have to endure the emotional and physical trauma of successive losses before they can receive support. To create the film, Bophanie & Ben brought together a team of people affected - or close to those affected - by pregnancy and baby loss. The making of 'Who's Counting?' has led to Tommy's creating the 'Record of Loss', where parents who have experienced miscarriage are being encouraged to add their names to the database and be part of the very first attempt to count the number of miscarriages in the UK, in order to present the scale of the problem and change policy. Add your name to Tommy's Record of Loss - actions.tommys.org/a/record-of-loss Watch the film here: https://vimeo.com/654495916--------------------------------Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please don't forget to subscribe, rate, review and share.Visit our website where you can find out a bit about us, read the blog and even 'purch our merch' via the online shop!Did we mention that we have written a book? The launch is not until August but its open to PREORDER NOW!Find out more about THE PATHWAY TO RECOVERY which is designed to support, nurture and empower you following the loss of a baby as well as the TRYING TO CONCEIVE AFTER LOSS COURSE to support you through the pressures of TTC after loss.  Both courses are self paced and run over 6 weeks with the next ones starting on 2nd May. Contact us via social media platforms or email [email protected]'ll find us on...FacebookInstagramTwitteror you can join the TWGGE Facebook Support GroupIt's time to break the silence and open up the dialogue around the topics of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo, lets ditch it for our children; the ones that will come, the ones that are and the ones that never came to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tahnee Knowles is a bereaved Mother, Mindful Grief & Pregnancy After Loss Coach.  The wellness of expectant parents has been Tahnee's passion ever since the birth of her first son Gus in 2017, up until COVID impacted on the retreat industry she ran regular pregnancy wellness retreats on the Isle of Wight, where she lives with her Husband, Son (Gus), Daughter (Winnie) and beloved Staffie.   In June 2020 Tahnee experienced the death of her second child, a gorgeous baby boy, Elvis-Star. Tahnee made it her mission to support others through babyloss with mindfulness in Elvis' memory. After living through pregnancy and birth after loss with her third child Winnie, she now focuses her hypnobirthing efforts towards parents who are pregnant after loss, gently guiding them through this challenging and healing time. You'll find her on Instagram @themindfulgriefcoach --------------------------------Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please don't forget to subscribe, rate, review and share.Visit our website where you can find out a bit about us, read the blog and even 'purch our merch' via the online shop!Find out more about THE PATHWAY TO RECOVERY which is designed to support, nurture and empower you following the loss of a baby as well as the TRYING TO CONCEIVE AFTER LOSS COURSE to support you through the pressures of TTC after loss.  Both courses are self paced and run over 6 weeks with the next ones starting on 2nd May. Contact us via social media platforms or email [email protected]'ll find us on...FacebookInstagramTwitteror you can join the TWGGE Facebook Support GroupIt's time to break the silence and open up the dialogue around the topics of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo, lets ditch it for our children; the ones that will come, the ones that are and the ones that never came to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our usual top quality podcasting, packed full of advice and tips survive Mother's Day. We really hope this helps. Sending so much love to you all xx--------------------------------This episode of TWGGE is sponsored by Merci Maman and with Mother’s Day coming up there really is no better brand to turn to - I mean their name even translates to ‘Thank you Mummy’! As you may or may not know, they’re a personalised jewellery brand, celebrating motherhood through their hand-engraved keepsakes. Every item on their website comes with the option of complimentary personalisation and really does make the perfect gift.   We know that Mother’s Day can be a difficult day for some which is why we wanted to explain a little more about their new Blossom Collection. This is a beautiful two-piece collection centred around the honeysuckle flower. And with four different variations of design to choose from, you can really represent your own family. The lovely thing about this flower is that it can actually represent the ones loved but also lost. And on the back, you can personalise it with those words, names or dates that mean the most to you.  They have kindly offered us 15% off using the code GIRLGANG15 when you shop online at www.mercimamanboutique.com. --------------------------------Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please don't forget to subscribe, rate, review and share.Visit our website where you can find out a bit about us, read the blog and even 'purch our merch' via the online shop!Find out more about THE PATHWAY TO RECOVERY which is designed to support, nurture and empower you following the loss of a baby as well as the TRYING TO CONCEIVE AFTER LOSS COURSE to support you through the pressures of TTC after loss.  Both courses are self paced and run over 6 weeks with the next ones starting on 2nd May. Contact us via social media platforms or email [email protected]'ll find us on...FacebookInstagramTwitteror you can join the TWGGE Facebook Support GroupIt's time to break the silence and open up the dialogue around the topics of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo, lets ditch it for our children; the ones that will come, the ones that are and the ones that never came to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seetal Savla (@SavlaFaire) and her husband have been trying to conceive for six years after a diminished ovarian reserve diagnosis. Having experienced a devastating miscarriage and four unsuccessful IVF cycles, Seetal got pregnant on their first donor egg IVF cycle, but sadly suffered a traumatic miscarriage at 9 weeks. The couple are currently taking a break from IVF.  Since Mother's Day 2019, Seetal has been documenting her ongoing journey on her blog (www.savlafaire.com) and in the media to raise awareness of infertility, destigmatise the subject – particularly among South Asian communities – and support others in similar situations. You can find her on Instagram or visit her website to find out more. --------------------------------Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please don't forget to subscribe, rate, review and share.Visit our website where you can find out a bit about us, read the blog and even 'purch our merch' via the online shop!Find out more about THE PATHWAY TO RECOVERY which is designed to support, nurture and empower you following the loss of a baby as well as the TRYING TO CONCEIVE AFTER LOSS COURSE to support you through the pressures of TTC after loss.  Both courses are self paced and run over 6 weeks with the next ones starting on 2nd May. Contact us via social media platforms or email [email protected]'ll find us on...FacebookInstagramTwitteror you can join the TWGGE Facebook Support GroupIt's time to break the silence and open up the dialogue around the topics of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo, lets ditch it for our children; the ones that will come, the ones that are and the ones that never came to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We completely forgot to record an intro for season 4 and didn't want you guys to miss out on our inane drivel and passionate rants so here is a mid season treat for y'all. There's a bit of passionate ranting about toxic positivity,  random waffling about Pavlov and his dog, reminiscing about duets with Simon from Blue at the weekend and as always we end up with some ugly feelings chat.In this episode we discuss the launch of our new book in August which is available to preorder now on AMAZON as well as Laura's book It Will Happen which is already out.--------------------------------Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please don't forget to subscribe, rate, review and share.Visit our website where you can find out a bit about us, read the blog and even 'purch our merch' via the online shop!Find out more about THE PATHWAY TO RECOVERY which is designed to support, nurture and empower you following the loss of a baby as well as the TRYING TO CONCEIVE AFTER LOSS COURSE to support you through the pressures of TTC after loss.  Both courses are self paced and run over 6 weeks with the next ones starting in May. Contact us via social media platforms or email [email protected]'ll find us on...FacebookInstagramTwitteror you can join the TWGGE Facebook Support GroupIt's time to break the silence and open up the dialogue around the topics of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo, lets ditch it for our children; the ones that will come, the ones that are and the ones that never came to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices