The Worst Girl Gang Ever

• S8 E53 | Overcoming Pregnancy Loss, Grief, and Finding Strength in Community

  In this heartfelt episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we welcome Sanaa, a member of our community, who shares her deeply personal journey through pregnancy loss and the complexities of grief. This episode is a powerful exploration of emotional resilience, the challenges of healing, and the importance of community support during the most difficult times. Key Topics Discussed: Understanding Grief: Sanaa opens up about the overwhelming feelings of loss and the struggle to navigate life after losing a child. She emphasizes that grief is not a choice but a journey that many face unexpectedly. The Impact of Pregnancy Loss: The conversation delves into the emotional turmoil that follows a miscarriage, highlighting how it affects not just the individual but also their relationships and sense of self. Community Support: Sanaa discusses the importance of connecting with others who have experienced similar losses, illustrating how shared stories can foster healing and understanding. Self-Care and Nurturing: The episode touches on the difficulty of self-care during grief, with insights on how to nurture oneself while feeling broken inside. The Role of Partners in Grief: Sanaa shares her experiences with her partner, Ryan, and how they navigated their grief together, emphasizing the need for open communication and emotional support. 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: Run 10k to Raise 10k Campaign Join our community in March and run 10k to help raise £10k for supporting those navigating loss and fertility struggles. For more details and to get involved, visit justgiving.com. Trying to Conceive After Loss Course Our four-week course is packed with expert advice, live webinars, and practical tools to help those navigating fertility challenges. Learn more and sign up here: https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/merch/ttc-after-loss-fertility-course/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• S8 E52 | Resilience and Hope: Rebecca’s Journey Through Fertility Challenges

  In this heartfelt episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we sit down with Rebecca, a courageous mother and police officer from Canada, who shares her deeply personal journey through miscarriage, baby loss, and the pursuit of parenthood. Rebecca's story is one of resilience, love, and finding strength in the face of unimaginable grief. Key Topics Covered: Breaking the silence: Tackling the taboo surrounding miscarriage and baby loss. Rebecca's early struggles with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and its impact on fertility. Navigating the emotional and physical challenges of multiple miscarriages. The complex journey of fertility treatments, including IUI and IVF. Rebecca’s high-risk pregnancy, the loss of her twins, and the profound impact on her and her husband. How her career as a police officer shaped her response to grief and trauma. Coping strategies: Building resilience through therapy, workplace wellness programs, and finding support. The importance of open communication with partners during grief. Pregnancy after loss: Rebecca’s current experience and reflections on navigating hope and fear. 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: Run 10k to Raise 10k Campaign Join our community in March and run 10k to help raise £10k for supporting those navigating loss and fertility struggles. For more details and to get involved, visit justgiving.com. Trying to Conceive After Loss Course Our four-week course is packed with expert advice, live webinars, and practical tools to help those navigating fertility challenges. Learn more and sign up here: https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/merch/ttc-after-loss-fertility-course/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• S8 E51 | Single Motherhood, Accidental Pregnancies and How Life Challenges Build Resilience

  In this candid episode, Laura and Bex return after a short break to share their personal journeys and reflections on resilience, gratitude, and the challenges life has thrown their way. From Laura’s surprise third pregnancy to Bex’s reflections on single motherhood and navigating societal expectations, this episode is an honest, raw, and heartfelt conversation. Laura bravely opens up about the emotional complexities of an unplanned pregnancy after years of fertility struggles. She discusses feelings of guilt, gratitude, and how her experience has reshaped her perspective on motherhood. Bex reflects on her journey as a single mother of four, balancing life after divorce, recovery, and the pressures of societal norms. Together, they explore how their experiences have strengthened their connection with the Girl Gang community. The episode also highlights the exciting initiatives within The Worst Girl Gang Ever, including the upcoming “Run 10k to Raise 10k” fundraising campaign and the transformative "Trying to Conceive After Loss" course. Packed with vulnerability, humour, and hope, this episode is a testament to the power of community and finding strength in life’s hardest moments. Key Topics Discussed: Laura’s surprise pregnancy and navigating feelings of guilt and gratitude The emotional journey of pregnancy after loss Bex’s reflections on single motherhood, resilience, and societal expectations How personal challenges have deepened their commitment to supporting the Girl Gang community Fundraising campaign: “Run 10k to Raise 10k” The "Trying to Conceive After Loss" course: tools and resources for emotional healing 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: Run 10k to Raise 10k Campaign Join our community in March and run 10k to help raise £10k for supporting those navigating loss and fertility struggles. For more details and to get involved, visit justgiving.com. Trying to Conceive After Loss Course Our four-week course is packed with expert advice, live webinars, and practical tools to help those navigating fertility challenges. Learn more and sign up here: https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/merch/ttc-after-loss-fertility-course/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• S8 E50 | Complexities of Trying For A Family As Part Of The LGBTQ+ Community

  In this deeply moving episode, Jess from The Legacy of Leo shares her journey of navigating baby loss, grief, and the complexities of fertility treatment as part of the LGBTQ+ community. She opens up about the heartache of losing her son Leo at 37 weeks, the catharsis of writing and sharing her story, and the unique challenges she and her wife faced during IVF. Jess discusses the transformative power of finding community online, where sharing honest and unfiltered experiences offered healing and connection. She also highlights the systemic inequalities LGBTQ+ families encounter, from accessing fertility treatment to finding tailored bereavement support. Her story sheds light on the messy and emotional realities of grief, the guilt of finding joy after loss, and the importance of kindness and inclusivity. Jess advocates for amplifying diverse voices in the baby loss space and building better support networks for LGBTQ+ families. Whether you're navigating your own journey or seeking to understand the multifaceted experiences of loss and resilience, this episode offers hope, empathy, and inspiration. Key Topics Discussed: Losing Leo: Coping with stillbirth at 37 weeks The power of writing and sharing for grief and healing Challenges of IVF and fertility treatments as an LGBTQ+ family The importance of community and finding safe spaces Survivor’s guilt and navigating joy after loss Advocacy for inclusivity and tailored support in bereavement services Connect with Jess by 🌐 Visiting the website: https://thelegacyofleo.com/about/ About The Podcast: The Worst Girl Gang Ever is a raw, honest, and emotional podcast that explores miscarriage, infertility, and baby loss. Hosted by Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham, it’s a space to break the silence around these topics and encourage open conversations about the often unspoken. This episode reminds us that no journey is the same, and no one should navigate loss alone. Let’s normalise the conversation and support each other with kindness and understanding. 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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• S8 E49 | Ectopic Pregnancy and Miscarriage: Breaking the Silence with Hannah's Story

  In this deeply moving and insightful episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we’re joined by Hannah, a courageous mother from Orkney, Scotland, as she shares her powerful journey through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, and the complex emotions that come with it. Together, we delve into the realities of pregnancy loss, the inadequacies of medical support, and the strength it takes to navigate grief while raising children. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Hannah’s Story: From her first pregnancy to the harrowing experience of ectopic pregnancy and the emotional aftermath. Medical Challenges: The risks associated with contraceptive coils, ectopic pregnancy statistics, and the importance of listening to your body. The Role of Compassionate Care: How a supportive midwife made an unimaginable situation more bearable. Grieving Miscarriage: The unique complexities of grieving an unexpected loss and why all grief is valid. Life After Loss: Hannah’s ongoing journey of healing, questioning the future, and the power of acknowledging emotions. In this show we discuss Ectopic pregnancy recovery, Pregnancy loss podcast, Miscarriage support stories, Navigating grief after miscarriage, Contraceptive coil pregnancy risks, Postpartum challenges after pregnancy loss, Motherhood after miscarriage, Coping with ectopic pregnancy, Real stories of baby loss, Emotional recovery from pregnancy trauma SUPPORT THIS SHOW BY JOINING US: 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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