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..
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  • S8 E32 | First Trimester Loss, Finding Your Tribe, and Supporting the Miscarriage and Baby Loss Community

    S8 E32 | First Trimester Loss, Finding Your Tribe, and Supporting the Miscarriage and Baby Loss Community
    Sep 16 2024
    In this episode, hosts Bex and Laura are joined by Selina Casey, a counsellor from Northern Ireland who has experienced pregnancy loss. Selina shares her personal story, describing the devastating experience of being told her baby had passed away during a routine scan appointment. She emphasises the importance of validation and empathy from healthcare professionals, recounting instances where insensitive comments left her feeling deeply invalidated. Selina explains how this spurred her to establish the White Butterfly Foundation, which aims to provide free psychological support and creative workshops for those affected by miscarriage and baby loss. Selina emphasises the importance of creating spaces where grief can be openly expressed and honoured, rather than brushed aside. In this episode, you'll discover: A heartfelt and honest discussion about the realities of pregnancy loss Insights into the crucial role of healthcare professionals and the impact of their words Selina's motivations to establish the White Butterfly Foundation What the Foundation does, upcoming events, and how it can support you The Warriorship is a membership to help you navigate life after baby loss. It covers every stage of the recovery pathway, and provides support, advice, and a range of emotional tools to help you through this difficult time. This is more than a support group. For more information and to join The Warriorship go to: https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/warriorship/ 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • S8 E31 | Recurrent Miscarriage, Societal Pressure, and Being Denied Grief

    S8 E31 | Recurrent Miscarriage, Societal Pressure, and Being Denied Grief
    Sep 9 2024
    Today on The Worst Girl Gang Ever, Bex and Laura speak to community member Laura Harding about her experience with recurrent loss. Laura bravely shares her deeply personal journey of multiple miscarriages, navigating the complex emotions and medical challenges she faced over several years. The discussion delves into the immense grief and guilt Laura experienced after recurrent miscarriages, as well as the societal pressures and judgements she encountered. Laura reflects on the ongoing emotional impact of her experiences, emphasising the need for continued self-care and the power of sharing one's story to help others who may be walking a similar path. In this episode, you'll discover: Laura's raw and honest account of recurrent pregnancy loss and the emotional toll it takes Insights into navigating the medical system and societal expectations as a woman with existing children The importance of support, both personal and professional, in Laura's grieving process The bittersweet journey of Laura welcoming a child after previous losses The Warriorship is a membership to help you navigate life after baby loss. It covers every stage of the recovery pathway, and provides support, advice, and a range of emotional tools to help you through this difficult time. This is more than a support group. For more information and to join The Warriorship go to: https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/warriorship/ 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • S8 E30 | Navigating Grief and Honouring the 'Ugly Feelings' - Techniques for Tackling Difficult Emotions from a Chartered Psychologist

    S8 E30 | Navigating Grief and Honouring the 'Ugly Feelings' - Techniques for Tackling Difficult Emotions from a Chartered Psychologist
    Sep 2 2024
    Today Bex and Laura welcome Suzy Reading, an Author and Chartered Psychologist, for an open and honest discussion about navigating grief, loss, and the "ugly feelings" that can arise in the aftermath of miscarriage and baby loss. Suzy emphasises the importance of self-compassion, validating the full range of feelings that can surface, and creating space to truly feel and work through the grief. She guides the listeners through a step-by-step "dropping the anchor" technique to help manage overwhelming thoughts and sensations, as well as offers insights on reframing self-critical inner dialogues. In this episode, you'll discover: 07:00 - The Challenges of Navigating Grief and Loss 12:15 - The Importance of Acknowledging Difficult "Ugly" Emotions 17:30 - Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Sensations 34:15 - Practical Tools for Honouring Grief and Nurturing Healing To connect with Suzy, visit her website: https://www.suzyreading.co.uk/ or follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzyreading/ The Warriorship is a membership to help you navigate life after baby loss. It covers every stage of the recovery pathway, and provides support, advice, and a range of emotional tools to help you through this difficult time. This is more than a support group. For more information and to join The Warriorship go to: https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/warriorship/ 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins

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