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This week is National Fertility Awareness week (2nd - 6th November) and today we're chatting to Jacky Maughan a hairy lad from Durham (his words, not ours) 

We chat about male infertility, sperm DNA fragmentation, how fertility affects relationships and what advice Jacky wishes he and his partner Eleanor had when they started on their TTC journey 5 years ago. 

The book Jacky mentions in this episode is called 'Your Nuts' By Michael Carroll and can be found in waterstones (along with, we're sure, many other places!) 

Jacky himself can be found on IG here and Aloomah, the community that he and Eleanor have created can be found here.

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

This week we speak to Louise, the founder of Little Forget me Nots Trust https://littleforgetmenotstrust.com/ a charity based in Northern Ireland. Louise shares her own journey through grief after the loss of her son, Reuben. 

She discusses the challenges of navigating pregnancy after loss, the importance of creativity in healing, and her role as a funeral director. Louise emphasizes the need for open conversations about grief and the support Little Forget me Nots trust offers. 

It's an empowering and inspiring conversation this week, one that we think will resonate with many. 

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

This weeks episode is brought to you by the Sibyl app - Sibyl is a private companion for pregnancy loss - here whenever you need answers, reassurance, or just a place to make sense of it all. As listeners of the podcast, we are pleased to offer one month free with code TWGGE 

Download in the app store or visit https://www.sibyl.care/ for more information. 

This week we speak to Elle Margetson https://www.instagram.com/elle.hypnotherapy/

Elle trained as a hypnotherapist following her own lived experience of baby loss and now helps women navigate the path of life after loss. 

During the episode we chat through her own story and how hypnotherapy and recognising the connection between mind and body has helped Elle come to terms with how things are, without feeling the need to 'move on' 

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

This weeks episode is brought to you by the Sibyl app - Sibyl is a private companion for pregnancy loss - here whenever you need answers, reassurance, or just a place to make sense of it all. As listeners of the podcast, we are pleased to offer one month free with code TWGGE 

Download in the app store or visit https://www.sibyl.care/ for more information. 

This week we chatted to Melissa, Founder and creator of Sibyl, an app for pregnancy loss. 

Melissa was hurt by the fact that, when she miscarried, she simply reported it on her pregnancy app and went 'back to the start' with cycle tracking, waiting for her period to come, no advice, no sympathy and no insights. 

Passionate about how after care 'should' look, she created Sibyl - available on apple now (but if you have an android phone, she has encouraged you to contact her through the website!) 

Other than that, we have a real chat, and a laugh about the Dutch word for shopping trolley. 

This is a great, animated episode - one for the way to work perhaps. 

Sending all our love, always 

Bex & Laura 

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

In this episode, Mel Spencer shares her deeply journey through pregnancy, loss, and the challenges of motherhood. From her struggles with endometriosis to the heartbreak of losing her first child, Mel opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of navigating pregnancy complications and the impact of her experiences on her perspective of life and parenting. 

She emphasizes the importance of empathy, the significance of naming and honouring lost babies, and the lessons learned from grief. Mel's story is a testament to resilience and the complexities of motherhood, offering insights and support to those who have faced similar challenges.

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

In this episode, We chat to the absolute ball buster that is Ruth. She shares her deeply personal journey through pregnancy loss and the subsequent maternity scandal that unfolded in Wales. 

She discusses the emotional toll of her experiences, the fight for better bereavement care, and the importance of advocacy in the healthcare system. 

Ruth reflects on her transformation from a passive recipient of care to an active advocate for change, emphasizing the need for compassion and accountability in maternity services. The conversation highlights the struggles faced by bereaved parents and the systemic issues within the healthcare system that continue to affect families today.

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

NOTE : Ollie joins us from the fire station having just gotten back from a call out - the sound is not what it could be - apologies! 

A break from the norm for us with a mid-week episode for those in Hertfordshire & those willing to travel! 

Ollie Dent is a fire officer who joined us with his partner for a previous episode talking about their loss and the difficulties he had at work following their experience. 

Since then, Ollie has done great things in raising awareness within the emergency services and has organised a Baby Loss Awareness Day at his fire station in Hatfield. 

It's on Tuesday 13th October - 9.30 - 4.30, and will be supported by us, sands, Zion's lighthouse, aching arms and the silence of TFMR - all organisations looking for the same thing - a change in how these experiences are supported. 

If you'd like more info - please email Ollie Oliver.dent@hertfordshire.gov.uk

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

Cathryn shares her story of IVF, the devastating loss of her daughter Freya, and what it really means to keep living when your world has completely changed.

She talks openly about the relentless highs and lows of fertility treatment, the heartbreak of losing Freya, and trying to navigate grief in a world that doesn’t always know what to say or how to show up.

Cathryn also shares the importance of keeping Freya’s memory alive and creating a legacy for her, the people and support that helped her through the darkest days, and why we desperately need to keep talking about baby loss - even when those conversations are difficult.

We also talk about parenting after loss, the complicated emotions that come with moving forward while carrying someone with you, and the impact grief can have on relationships, family and everything you thought life was going to look like.

It’s raw, heartbreaking and full of love - a conversation about Freya, grief, survival and finding a way to carry it all.

During this episode we talk about a facebook group for those in Bristol and Bath - here is the link to join if you are local https://www.facebook.com/groups/1219410566556112

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

This week we chat to Liz from oop north. 

Liz suffered the loss of her baby whilst on holiday for her 30th in Portugal. She and her husband Chris faced language barriers, different hospital procedures and a challenging lack of empathy whilst facing the most difficult days of their lives. 

Liz talks us through her diagnosis of an incompetent cervix when she got back to the UK and how that medical terminology affected her mental wellbeing. 

Following their loss, Liz and Chris have gone on to have baby Archie, Liz speaks about the anxiety during her pregnancy and how she advocated for a cervical stitch. 

Liz wanted to come on the podcast to share a story of hope for anyone diagnosed with an incompetent cervix. 

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

This week we talk to Suzanne from Galway about her baby’s diagnosis of T21 and high drops. 

Suzanne had to have additional scans during her pregnancy because medical professionals ‘hoped’ her baby would die naturally, to prevent her from travelling to England for a termination for medical reasons. 

This was not the case & the day before she was due to fly, the hospital cancelled her appointment because a lift was broken and then, when she arrived in Liverpool, she was told that they didn’t have a surgeon and would need to be transferred to Middlesborough. All this while trying to navigate the devastation of knowing that she wouldn’t be bringing home her baby. 

During the transfer, she was asked to take a box with her and later discovered that inside the box were the instruments that were needed to carry out her termination. 

This is a devastating story and a clear demonstration of the pain caused by current abortion laws. 

Taboo exists, and Suzanne highlights this bravely and articulately. 

During the episode we speak about a support group that Suzanne has found huge comfort in, "Let Me Choose" or Leanbh mo Chroí - they can be found at https://lmcsupport.ie/about

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

This week we spoke to Natalie, 

Following 3 rounds of IVF, the final resulting in a missed miscarriage, Natalie speaks about how she has begun to navigate being childless not by choice. She talks about her experience of fertility testing and IVF and the difficulties she had both physically and emotionally, with medical professionals. 

We speak about expectations, misconceptions and how to look after yourself properly. As a therapist herself, Natalie learned that she would need to make some changes to protect and restore her mental wellbeing and that those changes would come with guilt. 

We explore guilt, shame and how it feels to be ambivalent about becoming a parent, before having that decision taken from you. 

A very thought provoking episode. 

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

This week we chat to Nathalie Van Haaren, she shares her profound journey through loss, pregnancy, and healing after the tragic loss of her daughter Amaya. She discusses cultural differences, emotional resilience, spiritual perspectives, and her work supporting women through transitions and grief.

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

During this episode we chat with our pal Jayna about miscarriage, complications, and the difficulties we face when we come face to face with the fact that everything 'might not' be ok. 

We chat about childhood beliefs and how they are challenged when we don't fall into the 'disney narrative' and how this can shake more than just our confidence in the ability to have a baby. 

We also talk about testing and the gap in knowledge between natural pregnancy and IVF - if you're in this gap, give this episode a listen! 

We recorded this in December.... so please excuse the weather chat.... it was a different time!!! 

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

In this episode, Amanda shares her personal journey through fertility challenges, including her diagnosis of Mosaic Turner Syndrome and her experiences with IVF. She discusses the emotional rollercoaster of the IVF process, the importance of managing expectations, and the joy of motherhood after a long and difficult journey. Amanda emphasizes the need for support and open conversations about fertility issues, highlighting the significance of having a trusted doctor and community during this challenging time.

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

This week we chat to Louisa, founder of ‘Zion’s Lighthouse’ and host of podcast ‘Love, life & loss’ (links at the bottom of the shownotes) 

Louisa shares her journey through miscarriage and how the loss of her beautiful Zion after he was born prematurely inspired her to start ‘Zion’s Lighthouse’ an organisation devoted to advocacy, support and education around Baby Loss. 

Listen to Louisa’s podcast on spotify ‘Love, Life & Loss’ 

https://open.spotify.com/show/4VTbAKipdy2KGNFN2gkr1k

https://www.zionslighthouse.co.uk/

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

THIS IS A BIG FAT TRIGGER WARNING - In this episode we talk about suicide and mental health. 

In this episode, Bex shares her recent traumatic experience and how she's managing her mental health while navigating life after a devastating event. Laura and Bex discuss the importance of self-care, community support, and upcoming events to raise awareness and funds.

Our autumn campaigns to register, simply fill in this form!

London to Brighton cycle ride 

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/twggef2026l2b

Run 10k to Raise 10k 

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/run10koct26

Royal Parks Half Marathon

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/rphmtwgge

Little Big Book Drop

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/thelittlebigbookdrop

Just because we smile, doesn't mean we're over it. 

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/justbecause

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

Ooof, this is an emotional one people. 

This week we chat to Sian Gardner https://www.instagram.com/flicks_and_red_lips/ We last had her on the podcast back in season 8 (no one can remember the episode number, but it was forty something) 

In our previous episode, Sian talked about the loss of her baby boy, Chase to a TFMR (termination for medical reasons) 

Since we recorded, Sian has gone on to experience another TFMR with her daughter Aubrey. 

In this epsiode, we talk about the strength of the TFMR community, the help that Sian has sought out and received and the pain of losing a second child in this way, alongside the joy she was able to find during her pregnancy and birth with Aubrey. 

This is a hugely personal and emotional episode, but one that is full of inspiration and beauty. 

There’s support for TFMR out there - here are the resources we cover in this podcast episode.

Ellie’s Gift - https://www.ellies.gift/

ARC - https://www.arc-uk.org/

Mental health Midwfie - https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealth_midwife/

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

Do your boobs hang low, can you tie them in a bow? 

This is basically the energy levels we’re bringing to you this week. 

Bex is fresh off her UK photography tour for our upcoming exhibition (although is far from being actually fresh) and the girls chat about the tour itself, the exhibition in October at the vagina museum & how you can get involved. 

It’s a very lighthearted one, with LOTS of singing, bickering and LOL’s. 

You can find details on our campaign and exhibition here: 

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/justbecause

If you would like to find out more about how you can get involved, please email info@twgge.co.uk with Exhibition in the subject line. 

We are also looking for sponsors & Partnerships xxx

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

This week we chat to Amy & Nat from Riot about the dark comedy they have written ‘A thirty something’s guide to your first miscarriage’ The girls are currently fundraising to make this film a reality and Bex & Laura are getting involved to help bang that drum even louder (they have also been promised cameo roles) 

We ask that if you’ve ever felt your experience has been minimised, if you’ve ever been the victim of a sentence starting with ‘at least’ donate a pound to help bring this film into existence, not just for now, but so it can be found by women in the future, searching for something that makes them feel less alone. 

You can donate here: 

https://greenlit.com/project/thirty-somethings-guide-your-first-miscarriage

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

💔 Episode Summary

In this episode, Serena shares her story of pregnancy, loss, and everything that came after.

She talks about the early excitement of becoming a mum, and how quickly things changed as she was faced with difficult decisions no one ever expects to make. Serena opens up about the emotional weight of that time, navigating medical conversations, uncertainty, and the kind of grief that’s hard to put into words.

We talk about the role of healthcare and how support, or lack of it, can shape your experience during pregnancy and loss. Serena reflects on how grief showed up for her in ways she didn’t expect, and how returning to everyday life, including work, felt far from simple.

This episode is about the complexity of loss, the courage it takes to keep going, and the importance of giving yourself the space and care you need along the way.

💬 Key Takeaways

•  Pregnancy can begin with hope and excitement, before everything shifts unexpectedly. 
•  Experiences within the healthcare system can deeply affect how loss is processed. 
•  Being faced with difficult decisions during pregnancy can feel overwhelming and isolating. 
•  Grief after loss is complex and can show up in unexpected ways. 
•  Support from healthcare professionals can make a meaningful difference. 
•  Returning to work after loss isn’t always straightforward and may take time. 
•  Resilience often grows quietly through lived experience. 
•  Self-care is not a luxury, it’s a necessity after emotional trauma.

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

 Today Bex & Laura get to grips with hard hitting questions such as 

“Who leaves long voice notes when a text would do fine…” 

It’s a lighthearted one this week, keep those questions coming, none too silly or too adventurous. We’ll answer anything (as you will hear) email in info@twgge.co.uk

Sending so much love. 

Bex & Laura xx

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

💔 Episode Summary

In this episode, Shruti Trivedi shares her deeply personal journey through grief, motherhood, and finding her way back to herself.

She opens up about the many layers of loss she has experienced, including pregnancy loss, and how those experiences shaped her path into mental health and life coaching. Shruti talks honestly about what it’s like to carry grief while continuing with everyday life, and how long it can take to truly allow yourself to feel what’s been pushed aside.

We also explore the cultural stigma around mental health, and how that can make it even harder to talk about loss or seek support. Shruti reflects on the role therapy played in helping her process emotions she had buried for years, and why being seen and validated can be so powerful.

Through everything, she shares how she continues to honour her babies in meaningful ways, and how her work has become part of that legacy. This episode is about resilience, identity, and the slow, ongoing process of healing — and a reminder that you’re allowed to feel it all.

💬 Key Takeaways

• Shruti’s connection to psychology started early and shaped the path she would eventually return to.
• Living with epilepsy brought unexpected challenges and changes to her life.
• Her career shifted over time as she navigated personal circumstances and loss.
• The pandemic became a turning point, prompting her to pursue her passion for mental health.
• Pregnancy loss had a profound and lasting impact on her life.
• Grief needs space — allowing yourself to feel is an important part of healing.
• Cultural stigma can make it harder to speak openly about mental health and loss.
• Therapy helped Shruti feel seen and validated after years of holding everything in.
• She honours her babies through rituals and through the work she now does.
• Finding purpose and passion can be part of rebuilding after loss.

Shruti can be found at @tulsiheals_life_coaching on Instagram or email tulsihealslifecoaching@gmail.com

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

In this episode Bex & Laura answer a question from the community. 

Bex also tries to make up a jingle for ‘questions from the community’ but it’s fair to say, she fails. 

The question this week is around navigating life after loss - How to handle pregnant people around you. 

The girls talk about the importance of boundaries and setting expectations, prepping your partner or friends during social visits, navigating the painful feelings like guilt, shame and ‘feeling like a diva’ 

They chat about whats app groups, being angry when invited to baby showers, being angry when not invited to baby showers and the injustice and unfairness of the situation as a whole. 

They also discuss how communication can help almost every situation. 

If you have any questions you’d like answered in a future episode, please email it over, no question too small or silly - info@twgge.co.uk 

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

In this episode, Nicol shares her story of baby loss, opening up about her experiences of recurrent miscarriage and stillbirth, and the impact it’s had on her life.

She speaks honestly about the weight of grief and how isolating loss can feel, especially when the world around you keeps moving. Nicol reflects on how finding support through social media and connecting with others who truly understand helped her feel less alone, and gave her a sense of purpose in the midst of everything she was carrying.

We talk about the importance of having spaces where grief is welcomed, not silenced, and how sharing your story, even when it feels hard, can be part of healing. Nicol also shares how therapy and self-compassion helped her begin to rebuild her confidence, and how she navigates conversations about loss with her children and the people around her.

This episode is about connection, honesty, and the quiet strength that comes from being seen. A reminder that even after the most painful experiences, there can still be moments of hope.

💬 What We Talk About

•  Nicol’s experience of recurrent miscarriage and stillbirth, and the reality of living through both 
•  The importance of real, honest support when navigating pregnancy loss 
•  How connection and community can ease feelings of isolation 
•  Opening up about grief and why it matters 
•  Therapy, self-love, and rebuilding confidence after loss 
•  Talking about baby loss with children and those around us 
•  Finding purpose in sharing your story 
•  How loss can shift perspective and change the way you see the world

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

We're taking it back to basics Lads... 

This week Bex & Laura take on a couple of questions from the community around sharing loss stories - when is the right time? How do we advocate while protecting our wellbeing? and how to navigate the fear of judgement. 

There's also some singing and some laughter - although Bex's rendition of 'Earth song' was so bad that our editing software recognised it as unwanted background noise so we're afraid that didn't make it to the final cut - she's happy to voice note anyone who wants it. 

If you have any questions for the next 'community questions' episode, please email them over to us at info@twgge.co.uk - with 'community questions' in the subject line. You can ask anything at all - about us, the work we do or how to navigate certain situations - nothing is off limits! 

Also, we mention our lovely friends Shaun & Kieran over at NeXYs fertility - you can find them @themalefertilitypodcast & @nexysfertility on instagram - a fantastic support for men & all things male fertility. 

Ciao for now xxx

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

In this episode, we sit down with Nicola and her dad Steve for a heartfelt conversation about their journey through miscarriage, infertility, and the lasting impact loss can have on families. Together they share their personal experiences, the challenges they’ve faced, and why open conversations and community support are so important when navigating grief.

Steve talks about how loss has affected him as a parent and grandparent, and why he wanted to do something meaningful to support families going through similar experiences.

Steve is currently fundraising by taking on an incredible challenge throughout March. He is running 5km every day during the week and 10km on weekend days, and last Sunday he completed the Cambridge Half Marathon alongside Nicola and her husband Emmet. His challenge is all about raising awareness and vital funds to support families affected by baby loss.

If you’d like to support Steve’s fundraising efforts, you can find his page here:
 https://www.justgiving.com/page/steve-banting-3

This episode is a powerful reminder that loss touches whole families, and that talking about it openly can help create the understanding, support, and community so many people need.

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

Hold. Hope. 

We send you all love this International Women's Day and always. 

We know your struggle, we see your tears. 

Things wont always be this way. 

Hold hope. 

All our love, 

Bex & Laura xxx

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

Trigger Warning - Pregnancy after loss. 

In this episode, Alex returns to the podcast (last seen S8 E16) to talk openly about life after loss. She shares her experience of recurrent miscarriages and what it was really like to step back into pregnancy carrying grief, fear, and hope all at the same time.

Alex reflects on the emotional toll of trying again - the constant worry, the anxiety that never quite switches off, and the careful ways she learned to protect herself while still allowing room for hope. She speaks honestly about the coping strategies that helped her get through the hardest moments, and how vital support from others was when everything felt overwhelming.

This conversation is a reminder that pregnancy after loss is rarely straightforward. It’s about finding balance, holding onto small positives, and allowing yourself to feel everything - without guilt or expectation.

💬 Key Takeaways

• Alex experienced six recurrent miscarriages between 2021 and 2023, each one leaving its own mark.
• She sought answers and support through both NHS care and private specialists.
• The waiting, especially for test results, carried a huge emotional weight.
• During pregnancy, Alex found comfort in distraction, throwing herself into politics and learning a new language.
• Support from the Rainbow Clinic played a crucial role in helping her feel held and understood.
• Around the 20-week scan, Alex noticed a quiet but meaningful shift in her mindset.
• Gratitude became an anchor, focusing on the joys already present in her life.
• She shares the unexpected and beautiful bond between her daughters, despite their age gap.
• Coping meant leaning into supportive friendships and grounding activities.
• Alex hopes that by sharing her story, others facing similar journeys might feel a little less alone and a little more hopeful.

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

💔 Episode Summary

In this episode, Marj shares her deeply personal story of miscarriage and secondary infertility, a journey marked by repeated loss while trying to grow her family for a second time.

She speaks openly about experiencing ten losses, including chemical pregnancies and an ectopic pregnancy, and what it has been like to carry that grief while still showing up as a mum to her daughter. Marj reflects on the emotional toll of living in constant uncertainty, the strain and strength it brought to her relationship, and how vital it was to reach out for help, especially during lockdown when everything felt even heavier.

Throughout the conversation, Marj emphasises the power of community and the importance of talking about loss, even when it feels impossibly hard. She shares how her mindset has shifted over time, moving slowly towards acceptance and learning how to live alongside grief while still holding space for hope.

This episode is a reminder that secondary infertility can feel deeply isolating, that loss does not cancel out gratitude for the child you have, and that healing does not mean forgetting. It means finding a way forward, together.

💬 Key Takeaways

• Marj’s journey through miscarriage has been long, painful, and ongoing.
• She has experienced ten losses, including chemical pregnancies and an ectopic pregnancy.
• Reaching out for support was essential, particularly during lockdown.
• Mindset can shape how we survive loss, even when it does not remove the pain.
• Community support helped Marj feel less alone in her grief.
• Parenting while grieving brings its own complex challenges.
• Loss tested Marj’s relationship and ultimately strengthened it.
• Speaking openly about her experiences became part of her healing.
• Talking about loss helps break shame and silence.
• Acceptance came slowly and continues to evolve.

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

* Trigger warning - Prenancy after loss and motherhood discussed during this episode*

In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, Bex, Laura, Anastasia Shubareva-Epshtein , and Anna Whitehouse (aka Mother Pukka) sit down for an honest, no-filter conversation about pregnancy, motherhood, and the parts we’re so often expected to carry quietly - miscarriage, grief, and life after loss.

Anastasia shares how her own journey through IVF and loss led to the creation of Carea, an app designed to support women through pregnancy in a way that reflects real life, not just milestones and happy endings. She talks about how many pregnancy apps fail women the moment things don’t go to plan, leaving them feeling unseen and alone at a time when support matters most.

Together, they explore the pressures placed on mothers to “bounce back”, the way postpartum struggles are minimised, and why silence around miscarriage causes so much harm. The conversation centres on the power of community - of being believed, understood, and supported without having to explain yourself.

This episode is a reminder that motherhood isn’t one-size-fits-all, grief doesn’t follow a timeline, and healing starts when we’re allowed to tell the truth.

💬 Key Takeaways

• Carea was created from lived experience - IVF, loss, and navigating pregnancy after trauma.
• Many pregnancy apps ignore emotional realities when things go wrong.
• Women need spaces where their full experiences are welcomed and validated.
• Postpartum struggles are often dismissed or minimised by society.
• Community and peer support can ease isolation and shame.
• Shared experiences help women feel less alone in their grief.
• Maternal mental health education is still deeply lacking.
• Partners play an important role in holding grief together.
• Safe spaces allow women to speak freely, without judgement.
• Breaking the silence around miscarriage is essential for healing.

https://www.careaapp.com/

@careaapp on Instagram

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

In this episode, Laura & Bex sit down with Katie Rose, a miscarriage doula, to talk about the reality of pregnancy loss and the quiet, powerful role doulas play in supporting women through it.

Katie shares how her own experiences of loss led her into this work, and why she felt called to support others during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. She speaks openly about the emotional complexity of pregnancy after loss - the fear, the hyper-vigilance, and the pressure to appear “okay” when you’re anything but.

Together, the girls and Katie explore the themes that come up time and time again in grief: isolation, silence, and the expectation for women to move on before they’re ready. Katie talks about the importance of truth-telling - of allowing space for anger, sadness, relief, confusion, and everything in between - and how real healing starts when women are supported to feel, not fix.

This conversation is a reminder that no one should have to carry loss alone, and that being truly seen and held can make all the difference.

Katie can be found at www.katierosedoula.com

@katierosedoula on Instagram 

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, Bex & Laura sit down with Kelly, the founder and CEO of Making Miracles to talk about the life-changing experience that led to the creation of this incredible charity. 

Kelly shares the terrifying moment she learned her unborn daughter had a serious heart condition, and how from that point on, pregnancy became a constant state of fear. What should have been a joyful time was instead filled with hospital appointments, uncertainty, and the overwhelming feeling that everything could fall apart at any moment.

Kelly opens up about how isolating trauma can be - especially when you don’t want to “burden” others or don’t know where to turn for support. From those darkest moments came a deep understanding of just how broken the system can feel for parents navigating high-risk pregnancies and baby loss.

Out of that pain, Making Miracles was created. What began as Kelly’s own way of surviving became a lifeline for others. The charity now offers emotional and therapeutic support for families at every stage - from pregnancy, to loss, to life after. This conversation is about fear, survival, community, and making sure no one has to feel as alone as Kelly once did.

https://makingmiracles.org.uk/

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of a current pregnancy. Please take care while listening.

Summary

In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we chat with Becca about pregnancy, miscarriage, and the emotional fallout that so often follows but rarely gets spoken about properly. Becca shares her experience of early pregnancy, the confusion and shock of miscarriage, and how deeply it impacted her mental health - alongside the constant background hum of anxiety that can come with pregnancy after loss.

She also talks about running the London Marathon for TWGGE (yes, an actual marathon), and how training became both a physical challenge and an emotional outlet during a time when everything else felt uncertain. Becca reflects on the language used in medical settings, the miscommunication that can leave people feeling dismissed or unheard, and why self-advocacy is so crucial when navigating healthcare after baby loss.

Together, we unpack the cultural taboos that still surround miscarriage and baby loss, why silence helps no one, and how finding the right support - whether through community, shared stories, or simply being believed - can make all the difference. This episode is about breaking the rules of polite conversation, pushing for better care, and reminding anyone walking this path that they are not alone.

At the time of release, we’re so glad to share that Becca brought her baby home safely.

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, Maëla shares her story with honesty, courage, and a depth that stays with you long after the conversation ends. She opens up about experiencing multiple miscarriages, the quiet devastation that so often gets minimised, and the way women are expected to carry on as if nothing happened.

Maëla takes us through the moment her pregnancy changed forever, when she received a life-altering diagnosis for her unborn child - complete AVSD - and the impossible reality of making a decision no parent should ever have to face. She speaks candidly about termination for medical reasons, the layers of grief that followed, and the added weight of societal judgement that so often surrounds these experiences.

Alongside her personal loss, Maëla reflects on returning to work as a midwife, where holding space for others while tending to her own grief was both deeply challenging and unexpectedly grounding. She also names the impact of systemic racism within maternal healthcare, and how being a woman of colour intensified the barriers she faced - from pregnancy care to accessing mental health support after loss.

This episode is a powerful reminder of why these conversations matter. It’s about resilience, about being believed and supported, and about the absolute necessity of compassionate, inclusive care. Above all, Maëla’s story speaks to the importance of community - of finding people who understand, who don’t judge, and who will sit with you in the hardest moments.

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, Bex & Laura sit down with Sophie Sulehria - content director and host of The Fertility Show - for a wide-ranging, honest conversation about fertility, hormones, and the parts of women’s health we’re still not talking about loudly enough.

Sophie shares her own experience of navigating fertility challenges, including living with endometriosis - a condition that is far too often missed, minimised, or diagnosed far too late - and the emotional and physical toll of IVF. She speaks candidly about the strain infertility can place on relationships, the quiet grief that comes with cycles that don’t work, and the anxiety-soaked limbo of the two-week wait.

Together, Bex and Sophie dig into the bigger picture - the lack of awareness around IVF success rates, the impact of hormonal treatments on mental health, and the unrealistic societal pressures placed on women to just “get on with it.” As always, the conversation comes back to community: the power of finding people who get it, the importance of sharing stories, and why open, honest conversations are essential if anything is ever going to change.

This episode is about advocacy, visibility, and refusing to stay silent about women’s health - because we all deserve better information, better care, and a whole lot more compassion.

Key Takeaways

• Sophie Sulehria is the content director and host of The Fertility Show.
• Endometriosis can have a significant impact on fertility and is frequently misdiagnosed.
• Infertility can place enormous emotional strain on relationships.
• IVF is rarely straightforward and can involve repeated loss and disappointment.
• The two-week wait during IVF is an intense period of anxiety and uncertainty.
• Having a supportive community can make a profound difference during fertility challenges.
• Hormonal treatments can heavily affect mental health and emotional wellbeing.
• Advocacy is crucial to improving awareness and resources for women’s health.
• Many people begin IVF without clear information about realistic success rates.
• Open conversations about fertility and women’s health are vital for meaningful societal change.

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

In this episode, Lauren bravely shares her story of pregnancy loss, including the stillbirth of her twin boys, and the long, winding road that followed. She talks honestly about the emotional weight of carrying grief through subsequent pregnancies - the fear, the hyper-vigilance, and the loneliness that can come with trying to hold hope and heartbreak at the same time.

Lauren reflects on how deeply these experiences shaped her, not just as a parent but as a person. We talk about the complicated layers of grief that come with losing one or more babies while still showing up for the life in front of you, and the guilt and self-blame that so often creep in after loss. She opens up about the pivotal moments in her journey, including surgery for twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, and the impossible decisions and emotions that followed.

Throughout the conversation, community emerges as a lifeline - particularly the comfort of knowing you’re not the only one feeling this way. Lauren speaks about finding solace in shared stories, the importance of talking openly with your partner, and giving yourself permission to grieve without timelines or expectations.

At the heart of this episode is Lauren’s ongoing journey towards healing and acceptance, and the quiet, powerful ways motherhood continues to shape her. Her daughter, Edie, carries an understanding of her brothers that reminds us how love and memory can exist side by side, even in the face of profound loss.

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

Sands’ Work with African, Caribbean and South Asian Communities

Sands pregnancy and baby loss charity is committed to ensuring every bereaved parent has access to compassionate, inclusive, and culturally sensitive support following pregnancy and baby loss. To help achieve this, Sands has two dedicated Outreach Coordinators working with communities that continue to face inequalities in maternity outcomes and barriers to support. Madhuri Bedi, Outreach Coordinator for South Asian Communities, and Jordan Russell, Outreach Coordinator for African and Caribbean Communities, work closely with bereaved parents, community stakeholders, and faith leaders to break the silence and stigma that can surround baby loss. Their work includes creating positive partnerships and spearheading initiatives tailored to the unique needs of both communities. These efforts aim to improve outcomes and provide compassionate support for parents and families navigating their grief.

Working alongside all the teams across the charity, their work ensures that Sands is grounded in allyship, representation and cultural understanding. Through their outreach, Madhuri and Jordan help Sands to ensure that every bereaved parent feels seen, supported, and understood, and that no one feels they must face loss alone. If you would like to know more about the support Sands offers to anyone affected by pregnancy or baby loss, or the dedicated culturally sensitive support groups facilitated by Madhuri and Jordan, please visit the Sands pages for more information and culturally specific support: Support for Black and South Asian communities | Sands - Saving babies' lives. Supporting bereaved families.

Sands | Saving babies' lives. Supporting bereaved families.

Helpline: 0808 164 3332 -10am to 3pm Monday to Friday and 6pm to 9pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings. 

Email: helpline@sands.org.uk

Sands Listening Report through which you can read the experiences of bereaved parents from African, Caribbean and South Asian Communities:  Sands_Listening_Project_Report_Publication_of_Findings_2023.pdf

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

Episode take-aways 

In this emotional episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, Joanna shares her story of pregnancy, loss, and the complicated, tender reality of becoming a mother when things don’t go to plan. We talk about the headspace of infertility - the waiting, the wondering, the quiet heartbreak - and how isolating it can feel when everyone else seems to be moving forward.

Joanna also speaks to the power of community - of having people who can sit in the hard stuff with you, without trying to fix it or rush you through it. Together, we explore what it means to grieve out loud, to tell the truth about loss, and to keep someone’s memory alive in a world that often expects you to “move on.”

At the centre of this episode is Ray - Joanna’s daughter, deeply loved and deeply missed - and Joanna’s determination to honour her while still allowing space for hope, healing, and whatever might come next. This one is about resilience, remembrance, and finding a way to carry love forward.

• Joanna's journey is filled with emotional highs and lows.
• The importance of community support during difficult times.
• IVF is not the only option for those facing infertility.
• Sharing stories can help others feel less isolated.
• Grief is a complex process that varies for everyone.
• Open conversations about loss are crucial for healing.
• Remembering loved ones keeps their memory alive.
• Hope can coexist with grief in the journey of motherhood.
• The impact of shared experiences can be profound.
• Resilience is key in navigating life's challenges.

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

In this episode, we sit down with Alex, who opens up about the heartbreak, confusion, and sheer emotional exhaustion of navigating multiple miscarriages while living halfway across the world from home. Now based in Singapore with her husband - and with zero plans to head back to the UK - Alex has had to make sense of her losses within a healthcare system that doesn’t always cushion its words or soften the blows. Cultural differences meant that some of the medical conversations she faced landed with a thud: blunt, clinical, sometimes bordering on cruel.

Throughout the episode, Alex describes the emotional toll of repeated miscarriages - the way each loss chips away at you until you feel like this cracked, fragile version of yourself, desperately trying to glue the pieces back together again. Her IVF journey has involved genetic testing, endless decisions, and the constant tug-of-war between hope and self-protection. She’s made lifestyle changes, like going gluten-free, in her determination to give future embryos the best possible chance.

And woven through all of this is the gang: the friends, the online communities, the people who show up and get it when the world feels impossibly heavy. Alex’s story is a powerful reminder of how vital compassion and understanding are when talking about pregnancy loss - and how much it matters when someone finally says, “I see you… and you’re not alone.”

Key Takeaways

• Alex relocated to Singapore for her husband’s work and is settled there long-term.
• She has experienced multiple miscarriages, each bringing its own unique heartbreak.
• Cultural differences in Singapore’s healthcare system can lead to abrupt or blunt communication.
• After receiving a harsh diagnosis, Alex trusted her instincts and sought a second opinion.
• The emotional impact of loss can feel like being a cracked vase, with resilience chipped away piece by piece.
• Her IVF journey included genetic testing after repeated miscarriages.
• She has made lifestyle changes, including going gluten-free, to support her fertility.
• Support from friends and online communities has been essential throughout her journey.
• The episode highlights how deeply compassion and sensitivity are needed when discussing pregnancy loss.

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

In this episode, we chat with the brilliant and brave Caiti, who takes us through the emotional chaos that is pregnancy, miscarriage, and trying again when life has already knocked the wind out of you. She talks about falling pregnant for the first time - the excitement, the dreams, the absolute gut-punch heartbreak of losing her son, Miles - and the way grief seeped into every corner of her life, including her relationship with her wife.

Caiti opens up about the complicated dance of navigating grief as a same-sex couple, where both partners are hurting but not always in the same way, at the same time, or with the same intensity. She speaks honestly about the guilt, the questioning, the feeling of her body having somehow betrayed her, and the loneliness that can creep in even when you're surrounded by love.

We also dive into the world of IVF - the needles, the hormones, the hope, the fear, the spreadsheets of appointments, and the emotional whiplash of trying to plan for a future when you're still carrying the weight of a past loss. And because this is TWGGEF, we talk about the absolutely essential act of advocating for yourself in a healthcare system that doesn’t always get it, especially when it comes to pregnancy loss and same sex families.

As always, the conversation circles back to community - the people, the spaces, the podcasts (hello there) that make this nightmare ride a little less isolating. Caiti’s courage in sharing her story reminds us that breaking the silence breaks the stigma, and that speaking our truths helps someone else feel less alone.

Key Takeaways

• Caiti’s first pregnancy began smoothly, making the loss even more devastating.
• Miscarriage can trigger crushing guilt and feelings of not being “enough”.
• Grief looks different for every partner, and that mismatch can be incredibly hard.
• Advocating for yourself in the healthcare system is essential, especially after trauma.
• Open, honest communication is vital for surviving impossible moments in relationships.
• Pregnancy loss can be profoundly isolating, even with a strong support system.
• Community spaces and resources - including podcasts - can bring comfort and connection.
• IVF is a complex, emotional rollercoaster, but it also offers genuine hope.
• Medical environments need far more sensitivity and awareness around pregnancy loss.
• Sharing her story has helped Caiti feel connected, supported, and part of a wider healing community.

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we sit down with former X factor contestant Talia Dean as she walks us through the messy, magical, utterly heartbreaking rollercoaster that is trying to grow a baby in a world that doesn’t always play fair. She opens up about those first fluttery days of early pregnancy - the joy, the whispered hopes, the secret-keeping that can feel like both a protective bubble and an unbearable weight.

Talia shares, with incredible courage, the story of her miscarriage: the trauma, the fear, the life-threatening complications that no one prepares you for, and the way her faith became the thread she clung to when everything else fell apart.

We talk about the wonky way grief works, how loss can leave you searching for meaning in all the wrong (and occasionally right) places, and how trauma can tangle itself into the healing journey in ways that are anything but straightforward. And, as always, we come back to community - the gang - the space where stories like Talia’s aren’t “too much,” where women’s healthcare failures are named out loud, and where connection starts with three simple words: me too, friend.

Because when we share the messy bits, we make the world a little less lonely for the next person walking this path.

P.S - if for nothing else, listen out for the quote 'I felt like I'd be shot in the vagina...' no other baby loss podcast brings you this kind of gold. 

Key Takeaways

• Talia’s road to motherhood was hopeful, heart-wrenching, and everything in between.
• Early pregnancy can feel magical and terrifying all at once.
• Keeping a pregnancy under wraps isn’t always protective - sometimes it’s isolating.
• The bond that forms between you and your tiny secret is real and powerful.
• Pregnancy complications can escalate frighteningly fast and deserve better recognition.
• Faith, whatever that looks like, can be a lifeline in crisis.
• Searching for meaning after loss is rarely linear and never simple.
• Trauma leaves marks that healing doesn’t always erase quickly.
• Having a supportive community is nothing short of essential.
• Sharing our stories makes the world safer for others to share theirs.

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

TW - there is chat about pregnancy after loss in this episode 

This week we’re joined by Jess, who so beautifully shares the story of her little boy, Charlie.

Together, we talk about those first, fleeting moments of parenthood - the ones that take your breath away and never really leave you. We chat about the choices we make in those early hours: whether to take photos, what and how we want to remember, and what we decide to leave just as it was.

Jess opens up about letting the midwives take the lead, the incredible charity Remember My Baby. We explore how time shifts in grief - how the smallest details, like how he looked then, can stay vivid in your heart.

It’s an emotional, honest, and beautifully human conversation - one that reminds us that however we choose to remember, it’s the love that lasts.

Spoiler alert... it DID rain at the London to Brighton... big time.

Takeaways

• Holding onto those first memories of when he was born
• Trusting the midwives and letting them guide the moment
• The amazing work of Remember My Baby
• The small, unmistakable signs that time has passed
• Remembering exactly how he looked
• Finding ways to cherish those first moments, whatever that looks like for you

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

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 - scared, heartbroken, and trying to keep it together.

We talk about:

• What it’s really like to go through this without immediate medical support - the frantic Googling, the “what do I do now?” moments, and the fear that no one seems prepared to address.
• The crushing loneliness of it all. When the world carries on scrolling through baby showers and gender reveals, and you’re just trying to make it through the day.
• How normal it is to feel panic, fear and disbelief. You’re not weak for feeling them. You’re human.
• The different ways people cope - from baths and blankets to complete emotional shutdowns. There’s no one right way.
• How the lack of clear guidance makes it so much worse. The not knowing, the silence, the absence of proper information.
• Using everyday things - towels, bowls, slotted spoons - as makeshift lifelines. Because sometimes, that’s all you’ve got.
• The power of emotional support: your partner’s hug, your friend’s text, your mum showing up with tea. They all matter more than words can say.
• How healthcare responses can feel cold or clinical, leaving you unseen when you’re at your most vulnerable.
• And most importantly, how sharing your story connects you to others who’ve been there. This is how we build a tribe - by speaking the truth.

Big love to the Dignity Care Network and the Miscarriage Collection Cradle

We also want to give a massive shout-out to the Miscarriage Collection Cradle from Dignity Care Network
. Because when you have to deal with the physical side of loss, you deserve care and dignity - not improvisation.

The cradle was designed with compassion and practicality in mind. It’s used inside the toilet bowl, with a removable insert to keep everything secure and separate. It allows you to collect gently and hygienically, without direct contact or distress. It was developed with healthcare professionals and families who’ve been through miscarriage themselves, and it makes an impossible situation that little bit more bearable.

It’s about giving you control, privacy and respect at a time when you feel you’ve lost everything else. It’s small, simple, and incredibly meaningful.

You can find out more at dignitycarenetwork.com
.

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

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 for anyone who’s ever felt alone in the chaos of trying to conceive.

Because as always, you’re not on your own, mate. 

• The desire to be a mother can start from a young age.
• Loss and grief can shape one's journey to motherhood.
• Navigating the medical system can be challenging and frustrating.
• Support from family and friends is crucial during tough times.
• Same-sex couples face unique challenges in starting a family.
• IVF can be an emotional rollercoaster with many ups and downs.
• Building a community can provide essential support and understanding.
• It's important to talk openly about struggles and experiences.
• Resilience is key in the face of adversity and loss.
• Sharing personal stories can help others feel less alone.

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

💔 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 to heal. Her honesty is a reminder that even in the darkest places, we can find hope, strength, and each other.

💬 Key Takeaways

• Alfie’s early arrival marked the start of Sarah’s journey through loss and motherhood.
• Isolation and loneliness are heartbreakingly common after baby loss.
• Finding your people - those who truly understand - can make all the difference.
• Medical complications can turn pregnancy into something scary and uncertain.
• The NICU is a place full of both hope and fear - a mix of miracles and heartbreak.
• Parents are often faced with impossible decisions about their baby’s care.
• Every moment, no matter how short, is precious and worth holding onto.
• The ripple effects of loss change everything - life, relationships, and identity.
• Community, compassion, and honest conversations are essential for healing.
• Grief doesn’t end - it changes. Healing takes time, kindness, and connection.

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

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 happening each month. From spotting the signs of ovulation to understanding the role of our old pal cervical mucus, it’s all about getting to know your body better — without the shame, stigma, or medical jargon.

They also explore how technology can help (and sometimes stress us out) when tracking fertility, how contraception and age can affect your chances of conception, and the importance of managing expectations — because despite what we’re told, getting pregnant isn’t always as straightforward as we think.

It’s educational, honest, and full of those “why did no one ever tell me this before?!” moments.

Takeaways:

• The menstrual cycle is key to understanding fertility.
• Ovulation usually happens between days 12 and 20 — but it can vary!
• Cervical mucus is one of the best indicators of fertility (don’t be afraid to check it).
• Technology can be a great tool for tracking — but don’t let it add pressure.
• Medications, infections, and contraception can all affect cervical mucus.
• Contraception can temporarily impact fertility and hormone balance.
• Looking after your general health supports reproductive health.
• Timing sex around ovulation can make a big difference when trying to conceive.
• Managing expectations helps reduce stress around conception.

Hannah Pearn can be found here - https://hannahpearn.com/

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

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 for miscarriage support. Naturally, this led to Bex blurting out-on record-that she’ll lace up her trainers and take on another marathon too. No backing out now, Bex… it’s in the episode forever.

We chat about why miscarriage is still such a taboo subject, how damaging the silence can be, and why acknowledging past losses matters even when you’re holding new life in your arms.

It’s a moving, uplifting, and at times slightly chaotic conversation (thanks to the marathon madness) that reminds us just how much power there is in sharing stories.

Takeaways:

• Miscarriage affects both parents, but partners are too often overlooked.
• Community support is everything when you’re living with loss.
• Talking openly helps smash the stigma and myths that surround miscarriage.
• Acknowledging past babies doesn’t take away from future ones—it honours them.
• Olly’s 39 marathons are creating a space for stories, solidarity, and awareness.
• Oh, and apparently Bex is running a marathon now too (send snacks and supportive memes).

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

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, from the lack of clear information to the added emotional toll when professionals don’t quite get it right. Through it all, they’ve shown resilience, strength, and a determination not just to keep going, but to use their story to help others feel less alone.

We talk openly about the importance of advocacy in healthcare, the need for better understanding and training for professionals, and why keeping conversations about their little one, Poppy, alive means so much. Looking forward, Carys and Tasha are planning their wedding (cue the happy tears) and holding on to hope as they continue their journey to parenthood.

It’s a powerful reminder that community, compassion, and talking honestly about the messy, beautiful bits of loss and love can make all the difference.

Takeaways:

• IVF is not just physical - it’s deeply emotional, and that side is often overlooked.
• Same-sex couples face unique challenges and gaps in information.
• Miscommunication from medical professionals can have lasting emotional impact.
• Talking about lost babies keeps their memory alive - Poppy will always matter.
• Advocacy and better training for healthcare workers is vital.
• Community support brings connection, understanding, and strength.
• Love, resilience, and hope run through every part of Carys and Tasha’s story.

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff - baby loss, infertility, and everything in between - and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

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 treatment
• Receiving a Trisomy 18 / Edwards Syndrome diagnosis during pregnancy
• Facing the impossible decision between termination for medical reasons (TFMR) or waiting for nature to decide
• The emotional impact of stillbirth and baby loss on both parents
• Supporting older children through sibling grief
• Returning to work after baby loss and the urgent need for better workplace baby loss policies
• How families, schools, and employers can support grieving parents
• The healing power of peer support, counselling, and remembering your baby’s name and legacy

Sera and Corby’s story is raw, honest, and full of love for their daughter, Tia. By speaking out, they are breaking the silence around miscarriage, stillbirth, and baby loss — and helping other families feel less alone.

Whether you’ve experienced miscarriage, TFMR, infertility, or are supporting someone through loss, this episode offers compassion, understanding, and solidarity.

About The Worst Girl Gang Ever

The Worst Girl Gang Ever is a real, honest, and emotive podcast that covers the heartbreaking subject of miscarriage, infertility, and baby loss. Expect raw conversations about unspoken experiences, hosted by TWGGE founders Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham. This show aims to break the silence and open dialogue around miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo—let’s change the narrative for future generations.

Support and Resources:

Access The Warriorship

The Warriorship is our free peer to peer membership platform, connecting you with others who ‘just get it’ through whats app groups, online drop in sessions, a book club, creative workshops and informative webinars. Join now and instantly connect with others who understand the challenges you face.⁠⁠⁠

⁠https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/membership/ ⁠⁠

Our book

We are here to tell you that you are entitled to grieve, and that your grief is not disproportionate to your loss. We are here to open up the dialogue around miscarriage, so we don’t perpetuate the shame, judgement and isolation so many of us feel following pregnancy loss. We are here to equip you with knowledge, tools and guidance to support and help you in whatever way you need.

⁠⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/0008524998/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&⁠⁠

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

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 another child despite fear and anxiety.
• The lack of support in workplaces after miscarriage and why compassionate policies are so vital.
• How advocating for yourself, pushing for answers, and learning about fertility health (supplements, bloodwork, lifestyle changes) can make a difference.
• The power of community, finding support after baby loss, and breaking the silence around miscarriage grief.

Hannah also reflects on how discovering resources, peer groups, and specialist advice gave her the tools to ask better questions and take charge of her care — something every woman navigating fertility struggles deserves.

Whether you’ve experienced miscarriage yourself, know someone who has, or want to understand how to support parents going through pregnancy loss, this episode offers raw honesty, hope, and solidarity.

About The Worst Girl Gang Ever

The Worst Girl Gang Ever is a real, honest, and emotive podcast that covers the heartbreaking subject of miscarriage, infertility, and baby loss. Expect raw conversations about unspoken experiences, hosted by TWGGE founders Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham. This show aims to break the silence and open dialogue around miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo—let’s change the narrative for future generations.

Support and Resources:

Access The Warriorship

The Warriorship is our free peer to peer membership platform, connecting you with others who ‘just get it’ through whats app groups, online drop in sessions, a book club, creative workshops and informative webinars. Join now and instantly connect with others who understand the challenges you face.⁠⁠⁠

⁠https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/membership/ ⁠⁠

Our book

We are here to tell you that you are entitled to grieve, and that your grief is not disproportionate to your loss. We are here to open up the dialogue around miscarriage, so we don’t perpetuate the shame, judgement and isolation so many of us feel following pregnancy loss. We are here to equip you with knowledge, tools and guidance to support and help you in whatever way you need.

⁠⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/0008524998/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&⁠⁠

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk