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 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 - [email protected]  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 worldWe 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 [email protected] - 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