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🎙️ Baby Loss Awareness Special | Hope, Healing & Unfiltered Truths | Jorgie Porter, Alex Bowen, Danae MercerWelcome back to a very special, and deeply personal, episode of No Parental Guidance.This week, we are stepping away from our usual unhinged antics to hold space for an important conversation dedicated to Baby Loss Awareness. Baby loss and pregnancy trauma is something 1 in 2 of us experience, yet so few feel empowered to speak about openly. Louise and Hannah have both experienced the deep heartbreak of baby loss, and while this episode is close to our hearts, our aim is simple: to shine a gentle light into the dark days and help anyone listening feel a little less alone.If this episode feels like too much for you right now, please take care of yourself—our usual chaotic episodes are just a click away in - can I recommend Sara Pascoe’s recent episode for unhinged parenting hacks that work a treat!And if you’re joining us today, welcome, we are honored to share three incredibly honest, moving, and uplifting conversations with our wonderful guests:💖 Jorgie Porter opens up about her extraordinary journey of naturally conceiving quadruplets, the overwhelming shock of her diagnosis, navigating a silent/missed loss, and how going through extreme grief together brought her and her partner Ollie closer than ever.💙 Alex Bowen brings a vital father’s perspective to the table. He reflects on his journey from Love Island to fatherhood, and candidly shares what it felt like to navigate Vanishing Twin Syndrome with Olivia—reminding us why men’s mental health and emotional openness matter just as much during baby loss.✨ Danae Mercer joins us to discuss the heartbreak of missed miscarriages and chemical pregnancies, the silent obsession with early pregnancy tests, and why we need to strip away the stigma and talk about just how common early loss really is.Thank you for being part of our community. Together, let's break the silence. 🤍📍 Episode Chapters00:00 - Baby Loss Awareness Introduction01:57 - Jorgie Porter Quadruplet Pregnancy Scan07:00 - Jorgie Porter Quadruplet Miscarriage Grief11:55 - Men's Mental Health After Miscarriage13:09 - Alex Bowen Love Island Journey18:48 - Alex Bowen Vanishing Twin Loss28:15 - Danny Mercer Missed Miscarriage Diagnosis30:26 - Chemical Pregnancy and Fertility Testing33:38 - Baby Loss Certificates and Support 💙 Support & ResourcesIf you or someone you know has been affected by baby loss, pregnancy loss, or fertility struggles, please know that support is always available:Tommy's (Pregnancy & Baby Loss Charity): tommys.orgSands (Stillbirth & Neonatal Loss Charity): sands.org.ukMariposa International (Saying Goodbye) (Comprehensive Global bereavement support, remembrance services, and resources supporting miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal, and infant loss) sayinggoodbye.org4Louis (Baby Loss Charity providing support, memory boxes and in hospital care) 4Louis.co.ukThank you to Aldi and their Mamia Range for supporting this special episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relatable parenting? 💬 Unfiltered birth stories? 💖 This week, we are joined by the absolute beauty and former Miss England, Laura Coleman... who brought her 9-week-old baby boy, Jesse, along for the ride! 🍼💕 Laura gets hilariously real about life with three under four, her wild birth story (including gas and air hallucinations of being a medieval witch! 🧙‍♀️), and why she brought her baby's waters-popping crochet hook home! Plus, we chat about three generations of pageant queens, surviving public "Poonamis," and calling out the toxic online comments about postpartum bodies! 🌟👶 This episode is proudly sponsored by Aldi’s Mamia range - here for you in the unpredictable, messy moments parenthood brings. Their award-winning nappies, wipes, snacks, and baby range bring you quality you can trust to see you through the Trenches 🍼✨ ✨IN THIS EPISODE✨ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Real Parenting Fails 00:01 Laura Coleman and Baby Jesse 00:02 Birth Stories and Hospital Experiences 00:04 Labor Hallucinations on Gas and Air 00:05 Three Generation Pageant Queen 00:08 Audience Parenting Fails and Disasters 00:10 Handling Messy Nappy Explosions 00:14 Postpartum Fashion and Public Breastfeeding 00:18 Postpartum Body Image and Trolling 00:24 Aldi Mamia Products and Outro 💬 CONNECT WITH US: Instagram: @noparentalguidancepod 📷 TikTok: @noparentalguidance 🎵 Laura Coleman: @lauracoleman_official ❤️ Hannah East: @hannaheastcomedy 💖 Louise Boyce: @mamastillgotit_ 💙 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we are joined by the absolute goddess herself, Lauren Cowell! 💕 Lauren opens up about life behind the scenes with Simon, how they navigate discipline and strict manners at home, and the hilarious moment their son Eric realised his dad was famous! 😅 Plus, she shares the wild story of Simon racing through a New York snowstorm to make Eric’s birth, her passional work with screen time safety, and why parenting tech feels like playing whack-a-mole! 📱👶 This episode is proudly sponsored by Aldi’s Mamia range - here for you in the unpredictable, messy moments parenthood brings. Their award-winning nappies, wipes, snacks, and baby range bring you quality you can trust to see you through the Trenches 🍼✨ ✨IN THIS EPISODE✨ 00:00 Lauren Cowell on Early Motherhood 01:41 Raising Children in Public Eye 02:55 Discipline and Simon Cowell's Manners 04:42 How Lauren and Simon Cowell Met 05:31 Will The X Factor Return Soon? 10:01 Paparazzi Privacy and Social Media Safety 13:27 Lauren Cowell on Teenage Dating 14:51 Lauren Cowell Childbirth and Labour Stories 17:00 Raise the Age Online Safety Campaign 20:12 Parenting Fails and Screen Time Management 💬 CONNECT WITH US: Instagram: @noparentalguidancepod 📷 TikTok: @noparentalguidance 🎵 Lauren Silverman: @lauren_silverman_official ❤️ Hannah East: @hannaheastcomedy 💖 Louise Boyce: @mamastillgotit_ 💙 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we are joined by the absolutely iconic comedian, author, and mum of two, Sara Pascoe! Sara gets hilariously real about surviving the toddler trenches with her two boys, why gentle parenting doesn't always go to plan, and navigating pregnancy and IVF in her 40s. Plus, we chat about public meltdowns, London e-bikes, and a genius parenting trick involving raspberries and toilets that you'll definitely want to steal! This episode is proudly sponsored by Aldi’s Mamia range - here for you in the unpredictable, messy moments parenthood brings. Their award-winning nappies, wipes, snacks, and baby range bring you quality you can trust to see you through the Trenches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🎙️ JORGIE PORTER | "Good Cop/Bad Cop" Parenting, Postpartum Survival Guide & The Ultimate Mum Hair Hack! 💇‍♀️✨ Relatable parenting? ✅ Handy mum hacks? ✅ This week, we are joined by the absolutely fabulous actress, model, and mum of two, Jorgie Porter! 💕 Jorgie doesn’t hold back when it comes to being in the trenches of toddler life with her two, Forest and Peony and the ups and downs of navigating a blended family. We discover why her partner Ollie might just be too good at fatherhood 😅 plus, we get into births, postpartum survival modeand avoiding bear traps in the woods. And it that’s not enough of a draw, Jorgie delivers a quick-fix beauty secret you HAVE to see to believe! 🌟👶 This episode is proudly sponsored by Aldi’s Mamia range - here for you in the unpredictable, messy moments parenthood brings. Their award winning nappies, wipes, snacks and baby range brings you quality you can trust to see you through the Trenches 🍼✨ Chapters: 00:00 Highlights and Welcome Georgie Porter 01:08 Kid-Free Break and Parent Overwhelm 02:32 Toddler Parenting and Relationship Struggles 05:52 Blended Family Dynamics and Step-Parenting 09:44 Parenting Styles and Daily Routines 11:43 Date Nights and Relationship Spark 14:29 Elective C-Section Birth Story 19:00 Postpartum Recovery and C-Section Aftercare 23:23 Postnatal Body Image and Identity 26:33 Funny Parenting Fails and Advice 💬 CONNECT WITH US: Instagram: @noparentalguidancepod 📸 TikTok: @noparentalguidance 🎵 Jorgie Porter: @themissyporter ❤️ Hannah East: @hannaheastcomedy 🩷 Louise Boyce @mamastillgotit_ 💙 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From leaking boobs to lockdown love: Danae Mercer lays it all out on this week's episode! 🎧 Trigger warning - this episode contains discussions of miscarriage and eating disorders. If this is not for you, please head to our vast archive of shows for plenty more relatable parenting chaos! This week on No Parental Guidance, Hannah and Louise are joined by the absolute queen of reality vs. Instagram, Danae Mercer! 👑💕 Fresh off a kid-free flight in a pristine white outfit with hot coffee in hand ☕🤍, Danae opens up about the bittersweet realities of mom guilt, traveling while breastfeeding, and navigating postpartum body changes. From the logistical nightmare of pumping milk abroad to how she turned her own struggles with disordered eating into a global movement of body self-love, this conversation is as honest as it gets. Plus: The hilarious (and slightly gross) realities of mothering toddlers, handling "cockapoo" moments in front of Italian in-laws, lockdown speed-dating in Italy 🇮🇹and how we can better support young girls facing negative self-talk and online hate. 💬❤️ Grab a cup of tea (or a wine 🍷) and settle in for an episode full of belly laughs, total honesty, and a huge dose of body gratitude! Chapters: 00:00 Postpartum Body Image Podcast Highlights 01:14 Mum Guilt and Breastfeeding Realities 05:06 Postpartum Body Changes and Placenta Encapsulation 08:02 Normalising Cellulite and Instagram vs Reality 12:51 Eating Disorder Recovery and Pregnancy Gratitude 19:36 Work Life Balance and Bedtime Routines 21:33 Marriage Date Night and Family Dynamics 27:03 Hilarious Parenting Fails and Toddler Behaviour 36:28 Cyberbullying Social Media and Raising Girls 💖 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Aldi's Mamia range! 👶 Big-name quality without the big-name price tag. From award-winning nappies to wipes made for sensitive skin, check out the full range in-store today at Aldi. If you have been affected by any of the subjects we've spoken about on today's show, you're not alone. Please reach out to someone for support. We recommend: Tommys for support in navigating baby loss https://www.tommys.org/baby-loss-support BEAT for support with disordered eating https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ 📲 CONNECT WITH US & DANAE 💌 Danae’s Substack: 📸 Danae Mercer Instagram: @danaemercer 🎙️ No Parental Guidance Instagram: @noparentalguidancepodcast 💖 Hannah East Instagram: @hannaheast 💕 Louise Boyle Instagram: @louiseboyleofficial 💬 JOIN THE NPG COMMUNITY Got a hilarious parenting fail or a sticky conundrum you need solved? Drop us a comment below or DM us on Instagram! Don't forget to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode. 🔔✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summer’s done, the kids are back at school and we’re kicking off a brand new series of No Parental Guidance with a very special guest! 🎉 In a world exclusive, TV personality and campaigner Georgia Harrison MBE sits down with us to share the candid, funny, and deeply personal realities of becoming a new mum to baby Sahara. Plus we discuss the very real challenges our children face online, how to tackle the “Manosphere” and her campaign for legal accountability when it comes to sharing intimate images online. This episode is proudly sponsored by the Aldi Mamia baby and toddler range—supporting parents through the chaotic, messy, and imperfectly perfect stages of parenting. 👶❤️ In This Episode: 00:00 Georgia Harrison Interview Introduction01:15 First-Time Motherhood and Baby Sleep04:39 Breastfeeding Realities and Postpartum Anxiety06:17 Elective Caesarean Birth Story Explained13:32 Receiving MBE from Prince William15:13 Campaigning Against Intimate Image Abuse19:11 Online Child Safety and Deepfakes27:17 Tackling the Manosphere and Andrew Tate28:58 Viral Parenting Hacks and Body Confidence33:26 TOWIE, Love Island and Fame Journey 💖 Don't Forget to Like, Comment & Subscribe! Are you a new parent navigating the chaos, or do you have a sleeping miracle like Georgia? Let us know in the comments below!👇 Georgia Harrison: @georgialouiseharrison (Instagram) Louise Boyce: @mamastillgotit_ (Instagram) Hannah East: @hannaheastcomedy (Instagram) No Parental Guidance: @no_parental_guidance (Instagram) / @noparentalguidancepod (TikTok) #NoParentalGuidance #GeorgiaHarrison #ParentingPodcast #NewMum #MotherhoodUnfiltered #GeorgiasLaw #LoveIsland #ParentingJourney #CSection #BabySleepTips #AldiMamia #Mamia #AldiBaby #ImperfectlyPerfect #ParentingHacks --- **Why this happened:** The source platform exported the emojis as text shortcodes (like `:baby_bottle:`) instead of standard Unicode characters. Apps like YouTube, Instagram, and standard text fields don't always automatically convert shortcodes into visuals unless they have an built-in markdown converter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Things are getting emotional (and a little bit weird!) in this week’s episode of No Parental Guidance - The Unseen Bits! 📦👶 The girls are reflecting on memories, unpacking postpartum keepsakes, and getting real about the chaotic journey of parenthood. From ...unconventional... keepsakes and baby tags 🏷️ to surviving intensive care and navigating hospital stay-cations, no detail is spared! Plus, they are joined by an incredible panel of celebrity guest parents! 🌟 Jordan Banjo drops by to talk parenting styles, setting boundaries, handling childhood tantrums, and why his kids think Uncle Mitch and Uncle Sam from Diversity are just regular babysitters! 🕺 Genevieve Tully shares her chill-yet-strict "go-to" parenting rules 📏, why following through on consequences actually works, and the art of counting to three. Professor Green opens up about censoring himself around his son 🚫🤬 and navigating the inevitable "swear word" conversations as he grows up. Sophie Ellis-Bextor brings her ultimate "Mum of 5" wisdom 👑! From handling baby-boy nappy changes 👶🚼 and surviving teenager milestones to feeding a massive family without running a restaurant 🍽️—she’s the calm parenting oracle we all need! Grab a cup of tea (or a glass of wine 🍷) and settle in for a hilariously honest dive into the total mess and magic of raising kids! ❤️👇 Chapters: 00:00 Parenting Styles and Childhood Keepsakes 02:31 Hospital Memories and Baby Keepsakes 05:04 Placenta Capsules and Umbilical Cord 06:47 Jordan Banjo on Strict Parenting 11:13 Nigerian Culture, Discipline, and Accountability 13:16 Dancing, Boxing, and Stagecoach Classes 17:02 Genevieve Talley on Enforcing Consequences 21:29 Professor Green on Parenting Advice 23:49 Sophie Ellis-Bextor on Newborn Advice 26:06 Teenagers, Family Dynamics, and Mealtimes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Love is in the air... or is that just stubble rash? 😬In this special 'Unseen Bits' episode, we’re looking back at all things romance! From match-making wins (and major fails) to septic snogging, dirty weekends away, awkward date nights, and accidental family TV moments—the hosts and guests are baring it all.Featuring hilarious chats with Joanna Page, Jordan Banjo, Professor Green, Nathan Henry and his mum Bev, and Jess Wright! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From ruined linen suits to concussed grooms and accidental gin-sipping toddlers—this week on No Parental Guidance, the summer holiday madness is fully taking over! And it’s full of parenting fails from you, our wonderful community as well as plenty of our own. Hannah and Louise sit down to navigate the chaos of parenting through the summer, including the perils of bubble machines, losing the dummy battle while camping, and what happens when your toddler orders an entire vegetable board at 10 PM. Got a hilarious parenting fail or summer survival story? Send us an email or drop a comment below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a gift to everyone, some never seen before footage! Today, the girls are opening up about the absolute chaos of beauty standards, school-day skincare disasters, parenting exhaustion, and figuring out what on earth we should actually be putting on our faces as we age! We’re joined by an incredible lineup of guests—Genevieve Turley, Katie Piper, Professor Green, and beauty royalty Trinny Woodall—to spill all the tea with previously unseen tips, tricks and tales! ☕✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to No Parental Guidance with Louise Boyce and Hannah East! We are here to bring light relief to your summer hols with another hilarious, messy, and painfully relatable dive into the real world of parenting - straight from our inbox! We asked and you, our amazing community, delivered. From parenting white lies to mortifying school ground mix-ups, nothing is off-limits! In today's episode, Louise and Hannah tackle the everyday chaos of parenting life, including: • The Wiping White Lie: Toilet training tricks backfire when dinner is served. • World Book Day: A listener's rush order for a fantastic costume leads to classroom blushes. • The Homemade World Cup: We've all guessed wrong when it comes to our children's masterpieces - but what do you think this looks like? • School Laundry Disasters: Velcro: the quick fix hero designed to save our blushes - not cause them... • Digging for Gold: How far would you go to find a lost tooth? • Tooth Fairy Inflation: The panic-fueled decision from one strung out parent that almost caused a pick-up revolt. • Plus: Hannah brings a very unique keepsake into the studio to show Louise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to No Parental Guidance! We cannot believe it, but we have officially hit our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! 🎂✨ To celebrate surviving 12 months of unfiltered parenting chat, we are looking back at our absolute favorite, most hilarious, and deeply moving highlights from the past year. From iconic celebrity confessions to the moments that left us crying in the studio, absolutely nothing is off-limits in this special "best bits" trip down memory lane. We’re diving back into Jordan Banjo's legendary (and highly awkward) vasectomy tape incident, Andrea McLean's "crisp" revenge fart, and Lucy Watson's legendary tea-and-toast event. Plus, we look back on the deeply emotional moments that bonded us forever, including Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Professor Green opening up about their raw pregnancy journeys. Whether you’ve been with us since day one or you’re just joining the chaos, thank you for being the best community we could ask for. Grab a cuppa (or a giant glass of wine), and let's celebrate a whole year of getting it hilariously wrong together! If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to help our amazing community keep growing! 🕒 Timestamps 00:00 Favourite Podcast Highlights 01:46 Hilarious Parenting Fails 04:07 Jordan Banjo Vasectomy Story 08:04 Adam Kay IVF Journey 15:09 Love Actually Cast Secrets 17:43 Charlotte Dawson Baby Chaos 19:19 Celebrity Impressions Challenge 22:50 Emotional Miscarriage Stories 26:41 Amy Childs Motherhood Stories 30:35 Podcast Outro And Subscribe 🔗 Connect With Us & Our Guests Follow us on Instagram: @no_parental_guidance Follow Jordan Banjo on Instagram: @jordanbanjo Follow Adam Kay on Instagram: @amateuradam Follow Joanna Page on Instagram: @joannapageofficial Follow Charlotte Dawson on Instagram: @charlottedawsy Follow Sophie Ellis-Bextor on Instagram: @sophieellisbextor Follow Professor Green on Instagram: @professorgreen 💬 Community Question of the Week! We want to hear from YOU! What has been your absolute favorite moment, guest, or outright disaster from our first year of the podcast? Or better yet, what is your own ultimate "I need the ground to swallow me up" parenting fail? Let us know in the comments below! 👇 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to No Parental Guidance! In today’s episode, we are joined by the brilliant British rapper and television personality, Professor Green (Stephen Manderson). Stephen joins us for an incredibly candid, raw, and hilarious chat about the realities of modern fatherhood. From the absolute chaos of clumsy tots and A&E trips to the deeply emotional realities of co-parenting, postpartum relationship strains, and navigating a late-in-life ADHD and Autism diagnosis—nothing is off-limits. Stephen also opens up about his own unconventional childhood, how he breaks generational cycles of trauma with his son Slimane, and treats us to a deeply moving, EXCLUSIVE live rap from his upcoming album. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a brilliant episode for you this week, and while Louise is away having a lovely time schmoozing with the celebs in Cannes, Hannah is holding down the fort for a very special, hilarious, and deeply moving Yorkshire reunion! In honour of Pride, we are joined by the iconic Geordie Shore star Nathan Henry and his incredible mum, Beverly, to share their beautiful family bond and offer real insight for parents navigating their own children's journeys. Nathan and Bev get honest about his experience coming out—from his early days filtering his true self on Geordie Shore to cope with a high-pressure environment, to the emotional moment he finally came out as gay on TV. Bev opens up about her fierce, protective motherly instinct when dealing with online trolls, and why her immediate, calm reaction to Nathan's news at home helped create the ultimate safe space for him. This episode is a must-watch for any parent looking to support their LGBTQ+ children. We dive deep into: · Creating a Safe Space at Home: Practical advice from Nathan and Bev on using inclusive, open-ended language with teenagers rather than making assumptions. · A Parent’s Role: Bev’s powerful stance on being your child's ultimate protector, no matter what they face in the outside world. · The Reality TV Baby Boom: How the Geordie Shore cast (Sophie, Holly, Marnie) stay tightly bonded through motherhood, fertility struggles, and massive WhatsApp group support networks. · Grandparent Privileges: Why Bev gave her own kids "tough love" but turns into a total soft touch who hands out £10 notes and treats to the grandkids. · Nathan’s Next Chapter: His dreams of retiring from reality TV to become a stay-at-home dad, exploring adoption and surrogacy with his partner. Plus, you won't want to miss Bev's unforgettable, chaotic 20-hour birth story involving a Virgin Mary statue and a doctor with hands the size of shovels! Whether you are a parent looking for guidance or just love a heartwarming mother-and-son dynamic, this episode is packed with love, laughter, and invaluable takeaways. Follow the Show & Guests: · Nathan Henry: @nathanhgshore · No Parental Guidance: @noparentalguidance · Hannah East: @hannaheastcomedy · Louise Boyce: @mamastillgotit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices