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 ...

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 complicat...

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, a...

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 t...

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 lande...

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 navigati...

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 misc...

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 ...

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...

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...

💔 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 t...

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 happeni...

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...

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...

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 treatmentReceiving a Trisomy 18 / Edwards Syndrome diagnosis during pregnancyFacing the impossible decision between termination for medical reasons (TFMR) or waiting for nature to decideThe emotional impact of stillbirt...

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 ano...

: In this deeply moving episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we welcome Serena, a courageous mother from Toronto, who shares the heartbreaking story of losing her son Christopher to stillbirth at 38 weeks after a seemingly healthy pregnancy. Serena opens up about the shock of umbilical cord complications (umbilical cord stricture), navigating postpartum grief without a baby, and how she found the strength to honour Christopher’s short but meaningful life. She also reflects on the unique chall...

In this powerful episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham speak with Georgie, former Great British Bake Off contestant, neonatal nurse, and bereaved mother, about her raw, unfiltered journey through stillbirth, miscarriage, baby loss, ADHD, and life after unimaginable grief.Georgie shares the heartbreaking story of losing her daughter Avery at 24+6 weeks during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic — a loss she believes could have been prevented if her concerns h...

In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we are joined by Ali Harris — bestselling author, mother, and now the writer of her most personal and powerful novel yet, This Wasn’t Meant to Happen.Ali shares her heartbreaking but inspiring journey through termination for medical reasons (TFMR) following a devastating Edwards Syndrome (Trisomy 18) diagnosis. She opens up about navigating grief, the silence around baby loss, and how writing became both a way to honour her daughter, Poppy, and a m...

In this powerful episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we sit down with Lucy Frank, a qualified psychosexual and relationship therapist, to dive into the emotional and intimate realities couples face when dealing with infertility, miscarriage, childlessness not by choice, and sexual dysfunction.We talk openly about the impact of fertility struggles on sex and intimacy, including how IVF, miscarriage trauma, and the pressure to conceive can erode desire, communication, and connection. Lucy shar...