No Parental Guidance

🎙️ 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.
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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_ 💙

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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_ 💙
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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
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🎙️ 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_ 💙
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