No Parental Guidance

Welcome to a special No Parental Guidance Bonus Show! This week, we’ve recruited the brilliant Genevieve Turley (@genevieveturleymua) to be our "Beauty Agony Aunt." We’re reading out YOUR most mortifying makeup and skincare dilemmas, from DIY disasters to pregnancy pampering gone wrong.

In this bonus episode, we’re diving into:

The Eyebrow Slug Incident: What happens when "5 minutes of peace" turns into 20 minutes of black dye? :snail:

The Pregnancy Waxing Horror: Why the "most painful wax ever" left one listener feeling like a plucked hedgehog. :drop_of_blood::hedgehog:

"Tangoed" in the Noughties: A deep dive into the 2000s era of orange faces, white necks, and smelling like a digestive biscuit. :tangerine::cookie:

The Retinol Lizard: Why "the more the better" is a dangerous game that leads to chemical burns at playgroup. :lizard:

Gen’s Nursing Secrets: Why a professional nurse faints at a speculum but can handle military trauma. :stethoscope::zzz:

Skin Fasting & Fake Tan Fails: Does your skin actually need to "breathe," and can you ever fix a handprint on your face?

Genevieve also clears up the confusion around skincare routines for tired parents and shares the absolute agony of the "baby oil and zero SPF" holiday routine we all survived in our 20s.

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"Chop my arm off, I just want a baby." This week on No Parental Guidance, we are joined by the incredible Genevieve Turley (@genevieveturleymua). From her high-pressure days as an RAF Burns & Plastics nurse to becoming a viral makeup sensation, Genevieve doesn't hold back on the realities of motherhood, IVF, and growing up way too fast.

We dive deep into Genevieve’s emotional IVF journey; the stress of shrinking embryos and the moment she realised she only had one shot. Plus, Louise and Genevieve compare their wildly different starts to puberty (starting at 9 vs. 15!),

Whether you’re navigating "ball bag" tired eyes, the stress of the school run, or the mental load of fertility treatment, this episode is a reminder that we are all just winging it.
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This week on No Parental Guidance, we’re joined by former doctor and bestselling author Adam Kay for a hilarious, honest and slightly chaotic deep dive into your parenting dilemmas.

From pregnancy fears to “is this normal?” moments, Adam answers your biggest questions, including concerns around gestational diabetes, measuring big during pregnancy, and why sometimes your baby just isn’t following the “rules”.

We also get into the reality behind medical advice, why Google isn’t always your friend, and the truth about how accurate those routine pregnancy checks really are.

And then… things take a turn.

Adam shares some of the most shocking (and genuinely unbelievable) things he’s seen during his time as a doctor, including the kind of A&E stories that will stay with you forever :eyes:

As always, it’s honest, funny and full of those moments that make you realise you’re definitely not the only one questioning everything.

If you’ve ever spiralled over a symptom, questioned whether something is “normal”, or just wanted a doctor to answer your parenting questions without judgment, this episode is for you.

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No Parental Guidance is the unfiltered parenting podcast that says the quiet parts out loud and reminds parents everywhere that nobody actually knows what they’re doing.
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Adam Kay, the former NHS doctor and author of the global bestseller This Is Going To Hurt, joins Hannah and Louise to discuss his journey through fatherhood and surrogacy. This episode dives into the chaos of life after the medical profession, from the emotional reality of missing his daughter’s birth to his hilarious refusal to be the "family doctor" when his kids have a cough. If you are interested in parenting stories, surrogacy experiences, or the transition from the NHS to authorship, this interview is a must-watch.

Episode Highlights

Hannah and Louise share recent parenting fails including road rage and dance recital mishaps.

The great Easter sugar debate and why Andy East refuses to buy Hannah an egg.

Adam Kay’s personal story of starting a family through surrogacy and the beauty of the process.

Why Adam stays away from medical roles at home and his fierce stance on vaccines.

A shocking story involving a Kinder Egg, an engagement ring, and an emergency room visit.

Adam’s cringe-worthy encounter at a fertility clinic involving a broken remote.

Details on Adam’s brand-new book Dexter Procter and the Case of the Disappearing Doctor.
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This week on the No Parental Guidance podcast, we are joined by the incredible Katie Piper for a hilarious, filter-free look at the absolute chaos of raising kids. From cringeworthy parenting fails sent in by our listeners to the "fine system" Katie uses to keep her household in check, this episode is a deep dive into the relatable parenting struggles we all face.
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