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The Worst Girl Gang Ever

The Worst Girl Gang Ever

By: Laura and Bex
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 The Worst Girl Gang Ever is a real, honest emotive podcast that covers the heartbreaking subject of miscarriage, infertility and baby loss, expect honest conversations about unspoken experiences. Hosted by TWGGE founders Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham, this show is a chance to break the silence and really open up the dialogue around the topic of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo - let's ditch that for our children; the ones that will come, the ones that are and the ones that never came to be..© 2023 The Worst Girl Gang Ever Hygiene & Healthy Living Parenting & Families Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Social Sciences
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  • S9 E8 | Same-sex couple navigating the emotional and physical challenges of fertility treatment, IVF failure and recurrent miscarriage.

    S9 E8 | Same-sex couple navigating the emotional and physical challenges of fertility treatment, IVF failure and recurrent miscarriage.
    Jun 1 2025
    In this deeply moving episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we sit down with Laura, a courageous voice from a same-sex couple navigating the emotional and physical challenges of fertility treatment, IVF failure, and recurrent miscarriage. Laura shares her powerful story - from choosing a sperm donor and enduring invasive procedures, to experiencing three missed miscarriages, including a rare identical triplet loss. Whether you’re undergoing IUI, considering IVF embryo transfer, or seeking solidarity after pregnancy loss, Laura’s journey offers rare insights into the complexities of queer family planning. Her resilience through a harrowing four surgeries, the psychological weight of trying again, and the nuanced grief of fertility trauma will resonate with anyone who’s felt isolated in their path to parenthood. In this episode, we discuss: Same-sex parenting and fertility planning decisions Choosing a sperm donor and accessing sperm banks in the UK The emotional and financial toll of IUI vs. IVF Subchorionic hematoma explained during early pregnancy Coping with miscarriage after IVF Genetic testing (PGTA) and low ovarian reserve concerns Recurrent pregnancy loss and retained products of conception (RPOC) Partner dynamics in LGBTQ+ fertility struggles Transitioning roles: from genetic parent to emotional support partner This conversation is essential listening for LGBTQ+ couples exploring fertility options, anyone navigating private fertility treatment in the UK, women experiencing recurrent miscarriage and IVF grief, supporters, partners, and healthcare professionals seeking insight into the mental toll of assisted conception You are not alone. If you’re facing a similar battle, Laura’s story will provide the compassion, community, and clarity you need. 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: The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation - Live Brunch and Podcast Recording Come join us for a fun-filled morning at Big Creative Training Campus! We're hosting a live brunch and podcast recording where you can meet the hosts and be part of the action. Expect laughter, good food, and empowering conversations with a side of sass. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to be part of The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation community in person. Grab your tickets now! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-worst-girl-gang-ever-foundation-live-brunch-and-podcast-recording-tickets-1299445058149?aff=oddtdtcreator Lunch Time Support Sessions We are running FREE drop in sessions for ANYONE that needs them. The session will run from 12-1pm GMT you can just come drop in at any point during that time slot. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIHuqZMIAoL3_4e_HvjqlbNRKyypQEUfxon-9yJ5B3npD8Tw/viewform?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZ0INPJ1b6lBMfyh71mlZcZjKKjog7u2j3Qp9y6aacI5bUwn93aUVTxsLM_aem_LFb-GGo98awVY62Lt_7YEw 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 oxapen 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&sr= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • S9 E7 | In the Shadow of Loss: A Mother’s Fight for Fertility and Change

    S9 E7 | In the Shadow of Loss: A Mother’s Fight for Fertility and Change
    May 25 2025
    In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham sit down with Kerry Etheridge, who bravely opens up about her devastating experiences with baby loss, trauma during medical termination, and recurrent miscarriage. Kerry shares the raw details of her first-trimester scan that turned into heartbreak, being forced to give birth to her baby on a labour ward, and the lifelong trauma of being handed her baby in a bedpan. She discusses the lack of support, nervous system dysregulation, and the emotional aftermath of being expected to return to her client-facing job as if nothing had happened. But Kerry's story doesn't stop at suffering. She takes us through her journey of recurrent miscarriages, battling the system, exploring immunology, and eventually retraining to become a fertility nutritionist, supporting other women through their own paths to conception. 🧠 What We Talk About in This Episode: What it's really like to go through a medical termination on a labour ward The trauma of being ignored and dehumanised in a hospital setting How recurrent miscarriage impacts mental health and nervous system regulation What are NK cells, immune responses, and why they matter in infertility The real cost (emotional + financial) of private fertility treatment and testing The failures of aftercare following miscarriage in the NHS The gap between "normal" blood results and fertility health The importance of the vaginal microbiome in recurrent loss How Kerry turned her pain into purpose through fertility nutrition and functional testing 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: The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation - Live Brunch and Podcast Recording Come join us for a fun-filled morning at Big Creative Training Campus! We're hosting a live brunch and podcast recording where you can meet the hosts and be part of the action. Expect laughter, good food, and empowering conversations with a side of sass. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to be part of The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation community in person. Grab your tickets now!https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-worst-girl-gang-ever-foundation-live-brunch-and-podcast-recording-tickets-1299445058149?aff=oddtdtcreator Lunch Time Support Sessions We are running FREE drop in sessions for ANYONE that needs them. The session will run from 12-1pm GMT you can just come drop in at any point during that time slot. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIHuqZMIAoL3_4e_HvjqlbNRKyypQEUfxon-9yJ5B3npD8Tw/viewform?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZ0INPJ1b6lBMfyh71mlZcZjKKjog7u2j3Qp9y6aacI5bUwn93aUVTxsLM_aem_LFb-GGo98awVY62Lt_7YEw 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 oxapen 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&sr= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • S9 E6 | You’re Not Alone: Hannah’s Honest Story of Stillbirth, Miscarriage, and Moving Forward

    S9 E6 | You’re Not Alone: Hannah’s Honest Story of Stillbirth, Miscarriage, and Moving Forward
    May 18 2025
    In this deeply emotional and brutally honest episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we speak with Hannah, who courageously shares her powerful story of experiencing multiple pregnancy losses — including an ectopic pregnancy, a second-trimester stillbirth, and a missed miscarriage. This episode explores the often unspoken realities of baby loss, miscarriage grief, and the trauma of stillbirth at 20 weeks, while also offering compassionate insight into the emotional and physical impact of losing a baby. From the shock of a sudden labour to the heartbreak of leaving hospital without her daughter Olive, Hannah’s story is one that every person navigating pregnancy after loss, infertility struggles, or grief after miscarriage needs to hear. 🎯 What We Cover in This Episode: The emotional rollercoaster of discovering and then losing a pregnancy What it’s really like to go through an ectopic pregnancy and methotrexate treatment Hannah’s experience of bleeding in pregnancy, and the confusion around subchorionic hematomas The trauma of a second trimester loss and the sudden delivery of her stillborn daughter Navigating the hospital experience, memory boxes, and saying goodbye Parenting a baby who isn’t here — how grief continues after birth The complexity of trying to conceive after loss (TTC after loss) Coping with a missed miscarriage and learning to survive repeated grief How partners are affected and support one another through trauma Breaking the silence around baby loss, miscarriage stigma, and stillbirth grief 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: The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation - Live Brunch and Podcast Recording Come join us for a fun-filled morning at Big Creative Training Campus! We're hosting a live brunch and podcast recording where you can meet the hosts and be part of the action. Expect laughter, good food, and empowering conversations with a side of sass. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to be part of The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation community in person. Grab your tickets now!https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-worst-girl-gang-ever-foundation-live-brunch-and-podcast-recording-tickets-1299445058149?aff=oddtdtcreator Lunch Time Support Sessions We are running FREE drop in sessions for ANYONE that needs them. The session will run from 12-1pm GMT you can just come drop in at any point during that time slot. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIHuqZMIAoL3_4e_HvjqlbNRKyypQEUfxon-9yJ5B3npD8Tw/viewform?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZ0INPJ1b6lBMfyh71mlZcZjKKjog7u2j3Qp9y6aacI5bUwn93aUVTxsLM_aem_LFb-GGo98awVY62Lt_7YEw 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 oxapen 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&sr= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
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