The Worst Girl Gang Ever

• S9 E18: IVF, Miscarriage & Ectopic Pregnancy: Laura Gallagher’s Journey of Loss and Healing

  In this powerful and deeply emotional episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we reconnect with author, teacher and IVF warrior Laura Gallagher – also known as @RoboMummy – as she opens up about her ongoing fertility journey, life after loss, and the healing process after multiple miscarriages, including two traumatic ectopic pregnancies. Laura first joined us back in 2021 to discuss the release of her children’s book Robo Babies and her experience with IVF to conceive her son. Since then, her journey has taken many unexpected turns – from natural conceptions she never thought possible, to heartbreaking losses, emergency surgery abroad, and finding healing through therapy, spirituality, and radical self-reflection. In this episode, Laura shares: The emotional and physical toll of ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage Navigating fertility challenges after IVF – and what happens when it doesn't work The impact of baby loss on mental health and marriage Finding comfort through manifestation, energy healing, and spiritual perspective The pressure of trying to conceive again while parenting after infertility How she's learned to live with acceptance and even gratitude after loss Open conversations with children about IVF, grief, and resilience This episode is full of raw honesty, emotional growth, and comforting insight for anyone facing infertility, pregnancy loss, or the pressure of expanding a family after IVF. Laura’s spiritual lens and refreshing vulnerability will speak deeply to those who’ve ever felt “left behind” on the path to parenthood. 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 Access The Warriorship The Warriorship is our free peer to peer membership platform, connecting you with others who ‘just get it’ through whats app groups, online drop in sessions, a book club, creative workshops and informative webinars. Join now and instantly connect with others who understand the challenges you face.⁠https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/membership/⁠ 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 open 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&⁠ Our Instagram accounts: @this_ache_has_a_name (Where I write about Ness) @nessfund (where we speak about our fundraising but also share updates of Sharanam’s work) @ness_littlelibrary (for book recommendations and to request to borrow a book for free) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• S9 E17: Life After Infertility: Ruth Corden on Finding Purpose Without Children

  In this powerful and deeply moving episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex and Laura welcome back Ruth Corden, a fan-favorite guest, for a raw, relatable, and hope-filled update. Ruth candidly shares her journey of embracing a life without children, overcoming the heartbreak of infertility, and redefining what fulfillment and purpose look like beyond motherhood. Now in her 40s and thriving, Ruth opens up about: Making peace with childlessness after 8+ years of trying to conceive How mental health, weight loss, and fitness transformed her life Losing 9 stone and finding community and confidence through the gym What it means to have a “maternal heart with empty arms”Her vision for opening a residential care home for young people in foster care Using humor as healing and why laughter belongs alongside grief Navigating ADHD, friendships, and identity through major life transitions Her psychic experience and future-facing hopes for fostering impact With her signature warmth, wit, and unapologetic honesty, Ruth reminds us that Plan B might actually be Plan A—and that life without children can still be rich, meaningful, and filled with love. Whether you're: Living childfree after infertility Struggling with pregnancy loss Navigating complex friendships during infertility Looking for purpose beyond motherhood …this episode will leave you feeling seen, heard, and uplifted. 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 Access The Warriorship The Warriorship is our free peer to peer membership platform, connecting you with others who ‘just get it’ through whats app groups, online drop in sessions, a book club, creative workshops and informative webinars. Join now and instantly connect with others who understand the challenges you face.https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/membership/ 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 open 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& Our Instagram accounts @this_ache_has_a_name (where I write about Ness) @nessfund (where we speak about our fundraising but also share updates of Sharanam’s work) @ness_littlelibrary (for book recommendations and to request to borrow a book for free) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• S9E16 | Pregnant with a Tumour: Victoria’s Molar Pregnancy Nightmare

  In this harrowing and unflinchingly honest episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we are joined by Victoria from Texas, whose journey through a molar pregnancy, emergency D&Cs, and chemotherapy will leave you stunned, heartbroken, and ultimately inspired. What began as a joyful pregnancy quickly spiraled into a medical nightmare involving a rare gestational trophoblastic disease, repeated molar tissue regrowth, life-threatening hemorrhage, and chemo-induced menopause. With her husband stationed miles away and parenting her son alone, Victoria endured procedures, isolation, and unimaginable emotional pain—culminating in a powerful moment where she almost gave up. But she didn't. Instead, she fought to reclaim her life, found strength in community, and turned her trauma into a mission to raise awareness about molar pregnancies and support others going through the same. This is a must-listen for anyone who has experienced pregnancy loss, cancer treatment, postpartum depression, or felt utterly alone in their pain. The early symptoms of a molar pregnancy and how it's often misdiagnosed. What it's like to be told you're pregnant with a tumor. The reality of going through chemotherapy after a pregnancy complication. How hormone crashes and chemo-induced menopause affect mental health. The life-saving importance of therapy, support groups, and honest conversations. Why community storytelling matters in reproductive healthcare. How Victoria’s viral TikTok sparked a movement of awareness and support. ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains detailed discussions of pregnancy loss, medical trauma, suicidal ideation, and chemotherapy. Listener discretion is advised. 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 Access The Warriorship The Warriorship is our free peer to peer membership platform, connecting you with others who ‘just get it’ through whats app groups, online drop in sessions, a book club, creative workshops and informative webinars. Join now and instantly connect with others who understand the challenges you face. https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/membership/ 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 open 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& Our Instagram accounts: @this_ache_has_a_name (where I write about Ness) @nessfund (where we speak about our fundraising but also share updates of Sharanam’s work) @ness_littlelibrary (for book recommendations and to request to borrow a book for free) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• S9 E15 | Why Don’t We Talk About Miscarriage at 13 Weeks?

  In this powerful and deeply moving episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we sit down with Indra, a Glasgow-based theatre maker, to explore the raw and unspoken reality of pregnancy loss at a young age. Indra shares her personal journey of grief, isolation, and ultimately, transformation through art. At just 13 weeks into an unplanned pregnancy, Indra experienced a silent miscarriage — a traumatic event made even more difficult by her youth, lack of romantic support, and societal stigma. In this candid conversation, she opens up about the lack of validation and support, particularly for young people navigating pregnancy loss outside of traditional family structures. We also discuss her new one-woman show, "Float", debuting at the Edinburgh Fringe as part of the Made in Scotland showcase. Using space metaphors and powerful storytelling, Indra reclaims her grief and invites the audience to see pregnancy loss through a new lens — one of love, maternal identity, and unspoken pain. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: The experience of miscarriage at 13 weeks and how the medical system responded Why grief looks different when you're not in a long-term relationship How societal expectations invalidate the experiences of young mothers The emotional and administrative "grief load" no one talks about How Indra turned trauma into healing by writing a theatre show How the show “Float” explores grief through the metaphor of a failed space mission Navigating dating and future motherhood after loss Building a support system and the importance of grief communities About “Float”: Set against the backdrop of space exploration, Float tells the story of a failed mission and an invisible loss. With projection, storytelling, and poetic metaphors, Indra reclaims her experience of miscarriage and challenges societal narratives around what makes a mother. 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: Access The Warriorship The Warriorship is our free peer to peer membership platform, connecting you with others who ‘just get it’ through whats app groups, online drop in sessions, a book club, creative workshops and informative webinars. Join now and instantly connect with others who understand the challenges you face. https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/membership/ 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 open 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& Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• S9 E14 | This Bereaved Father Used Running As Therapy

  In this deeply emotional episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we sit down with Pete Grimwade, a bereaved father whose unimaginable journey through neonatal loss inspired an awe-inspiring physical and emotional challenge: running 10 marathons in 10 days wearing a 10kg vest, raising nearly £30,000 for 10 life-saving charities. Pete opens up about the pregnancy complications and birth of his daughter Isabella, who was born with multiple complex medical conditions including AVSD (Atrioventricular Septal Defect), dextrocardia, scoliosis, cleft lip, and Goldenhar Syndrome. He shares how he and his wife Charlotte navigated NICU life, the heart-wrenching loss of their baby girl at 10 weeks old, and their battle with grief, trauma, and postnatal mental health. But Pete didn’t stop at surviving the grief - he ran with it. Literally. This is a story of resilience, fundraising, parental love, and community support. Pete’s 10 marathons became not only a physical feat but a way to honour Isabella’s legacy and give back to the services that supported their family. The raw truth of neonatal death and baby loss grief The life and legacy of baby Isabella Goldenhar Syndrome and complex congenital heart defects Coping mechanisms for bereaved fathers Using running and fitness as grief therapy Building community through fundraising and awareness Navigating grief while others in your family are experiencing parenthood How to set emotional boundaries with compassion Resources that helped: including The Worst Girl Gang Ever podcast Ronald McDonald House, Evelina London, British Heart Foundation, Bliss, Sands, CLAPA (Cleft Lip and Palate Association), The Early Birth Association, Samaritans, Goldenhar UK, and For Louis. 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: Access The Warriorship The Warriorship is our free peer to peer membership platform, connecting you with others who ‘just get it’ through whats app groups, online drop in sessions, a book club, creative workshops and informative webinars. Join now and instantly connect with others who understand the challenges you face. https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/membership/ 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 open 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& Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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