Episodes

  • 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
  • S8 E29 | Pregnancy After Loss, Emotional Triggers, and the Male Loss Perspective

    S8 E29 | Pregnancy After Loss, Emotional Triggers, and the Male Loss Perspective
    Aug 26 2024
    Point of clarification: Catherine developed Chorioamnionitis again with Oliver, and it caused her to suddenly go into early labour, causing him to be born early. Oliver did not have any signs of infection and thankfully it didn't pass to him like it did Amelia. In this week's episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, Bex and Laura speak with Stephen, who shares his heartbreaking experience of losing his daughter Amelia after 19 weeks of pregnancy. He discusses the emotional challenges he and his wife Catherine faced and the isolation he felt as a male partner during the grieving process, demonstrating the need for better support for men. Stephen also talks about the coping strategies that helped him, including mental health tools and support from his workplace and the Forget Me Not Fund. He reflects on the complexities of navigating a pregnancy after loss, highlighting the importance of finding joy in the present while managing emotional triggers. In this episode, you'll discover: Stephen's journey with the loss of his daughter Amelia The isolation experienced by men during the grieving process Coping mechanisms and support systems for Stephen and his wife Navigating pregnancy after loss and the birth of their son, Oliver How milestone occasions can be emotional triggers The value of focusing on creating new memories 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
  • S8 E28 | Recurrent Miscarriages, First Trimester Losses, and Validating Your Emotions

    S8 E28 | Recurrent Miscarriages, First Trimester Losses, and Validating Your Emotions
    Aug 19 2024
    In this week's episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, Bex and Laura chat with community member April. She shares her heartbreaking journey through three consecutive miscarriages before finally conceiving through IVF and giving birth to a baby boy. She discusses the emotional toll of the losses, the importance of seeking support, and the challenges of parenting after such a difficult path to motherhood. April explains the shock, embarrassment, debilitating anxiety and panic attacks she experienced following her miscarriage. Through the support of her manager and GP, she came to understand that she was grieving and sought out group therapy and journaling to process her emotions. The gang also discusses feeling bitter towards those who appear to be “luckier” than you, and the importance of having a space to explore these emotions safely. In this episode, you'll discover: Why it took April so long to recognise the issues her and her partner were having How they eventually overcame their fertility struggles The importance of finding community The value of having a space to express your negative emotions Why not all the memories of unsuccessful pregnancies are negative If you’d like your own copy of April’s Miscarriage Journal, you can get it at https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MiscarriageJournal 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 E27 | Recurrent loss through an unexpected pregnancy, medical abortion, subchorionic haemorrhage, and missed miscarriages

    S8 E27 | Recurrent loss through an unexpected pregnancy, medical abortion, subchorionic haemorrhage, and missed miscarriages
    Aug 12 2024
    In this week's episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, Bex and Laura chat with community member Amy about her personal story of miscarriage after an unexpected pregnancy early in her relationship. She describes the difficult decision to have a medical abortion, the grief and pain she experienced, and the challenges of navigating this in a new relationship. Following a subsequent missed miscarriage, Amy is pursuing medical avenues to understand her fertility struggles. She also discusses her coping strategies, including acupuncture and running, as well as the challenges of navigating her personal situation in a male-dominated workplace. In this episode, you'll discover: Amy’s personal experience with an unexpected pregnancy and deciding to have a medical abortion Her fertility treatment and mix of emotions as she continues to navigate her fertility struggles The challenges of navigating her personal situation in a male-dominated workplace 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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    35 mins
  • S8 E26 | The pain and isolation of insensitivity during recurrent losses, and the power of articulating your feelings

    S8 E26 | The pain and isolation of insensitivity during recurrent losses, and the power of articulating your feelings
    Aug 5 2024
    This episode features a powerful conversation with Tom de Freston, a published author who has written about the devastating experience of miscarriage and baby loss. Tom shares his and his wife Kiran’s personal journey, including the loss of twins and a subsequent ectopic pregnancy. He describes the lack of adequate information and support they received, as well as the emotional toll the experiences took on their relationship. From heartbreaking separations due to the Covid-19 pandemic, to ignorant comments from medical professionals, Tom articulates the experiences of far too many people. In this episode, you'll discover: Tom and Kiran’s experience of recurrent losses The lack of adequate information and support they received, and the emotional toll it had on their relationship The pain caused by their forced separation during key moments due to Covid-19 The insensitive, and downright racist, language used by a medical professional Writing as a way to explore grief and connect with people You can purchase Tom’s book “Strange Bodies: A Story of Loss and Desire” here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Strange-Bodies-Story-Loss-Desire/dp/1783789891 And you can connect with him here: https://www.instagram.com/tomdefrestonart/?hl=en 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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    45 mins
  • S8 E25 | Fighting Against FGM With Education And Understanding

    S8 E25 | Fighting Against FGM With Education And Understanding
    Jul 29 2024
    Trigger Warning: This episode contains explicit discussions and graphic details about female genital mutilation (FGM) and child abuse. In this week's episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we're taking a different approach. We recently had the opportunity to speak at a Midwifery Conference where we met the inspiring Hibo Wardere. Hibo, a Somali-born advocate against female genital mutilation (FGM), is an author and public speaker. After fleeing the Somali Civil War as a teenager in 1989, she moved to London as a refugee. Her impactful testimonies and advocacy have established her as one of the leading voices against FGM in Britain, with her work featured in numerous publications. In this episode, you'll discover: Hibo's courageous journey to escape the civil war and seek refuge in London The Headteacher of her school requesting that she address and educate her colleagues about FGM Her personal experience as a survivor of FGM Her ongoing efforts to protect women and girls The steps needed to eradicate FGM entirely Get in touch with Hibo on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hibowardere/, Twitter https://x.com/HiboWardere/, or email her directly hibowardere@msn.com Find out more about her charity ‘Educate not Mutilate’ here: https://educatenotmutilate.secureserversites.net/ 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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    1 hr and 1 min