No Parental Guidance

Hannah East & Louise Boyce
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Welcome to No Parental Guidance, the unfiltered, laugh-out-loud podcast from Fabulous, that’s the antidote to the impossibly perfect world of Instagram parenting. Hosted by the brilliantly funny Louise Boyce and Hannah East, No Parental Guidance is a safe space for real mums to talk openly and hilariously about the chaos, guilt, and of course joys of parenthood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 17 HR AGO

    BAFTA WINNER ADAM KAY: Why I Can’t Be My Kids’ Doctor

    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    48 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO ·  BONUS

    Katie Piper reacts to your parenting fails | No Parental Guidance

    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    17 min

  3. 23 MAR

    Katie Piper on Life After Trauma, Parenting & Perspective | No Parental Guidance

    This week we’re joined by the incredible Katie Piper. Best-selling author, OBE, activist, mum of two, and an absolute powerhouse of resilience. And yes… this episode is parenting, unfiltered. From navigating teen phones, iMessage vs. WhatsApp dilemmas, and missed birthday parties, to high-street “spy missions” tracking your kids like a pro, Katie keeps it real about modern motherhood. We also dive into sleepless nights caused not by kids, but by snoring partners, and the lengths you’ll go to reclaim a few hours of rest, sometimes hilariously questionable. There’s talk of step competitions, tech hacks for independence, and NaviLens which is changing how Katie navigates everyday life. Katie opens up about balancing life with a disability, raising confident girls, and parenting through the seasons, where rules, routines, and strategies constantly shift. There’s nostalgia for BBM, Blockbuster dates, and teen skincare tips that will make you laugh out loud. It’s chaotic, funny, and deeply relatable. If you’ve ever questioned your parenting choices, struggled with social media for your kids, or just wondered how to survive the teen years, this one’s for you. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@NoParentalGuidance?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no_parental_guidance/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noparentalguidancepod No Parental Guidance is the unfiltered, laugh-out-loud parenting podcast that cuts through impossible standards with honesty, chaos, and empathy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    48 min

  4. 18 MAR

    The "Magpie Parenting" Secret: How to Divorce Without Traumatising Your Kids | No Parental Guidance

    In our first-ever live episode of No Parental Guidance, we are joined by the powerhouse that is Anna Whitehouse (aka Mother Pukka). Anna isn't just a Sunday Times Bestselling author and journalist; she’s the woman changing the law for every parent in the UK. We go from the deeply personal to the politically powerful, covering: The Ultimate Parenting Fail: The story involving a toddler, a Beagle named Douglas, and a finger that left Anna speechless. Dating After Divorce: How Anna "completed" Hinge, dealt with "pedestal" guys, and found a blueprint of worthiness for her daughters. The "Geriatric" Myth: Having baby #3 at 43 and the reality of waters breaking right after a stage show. Flex Appeal: Why Anna is marching on Whitehall and how we can stop apologising for the "math not mathing" between school hours and work hours. Magpie Parenting: A raw look at navigating separation and telling the children. Whether you're struggling with the school WhatsApp group, feeling the "Motherhood Penalty" at work, or just need to know you're not the only one "flapping" through life, this episode is a maternal hug (and a much-needed reality check). Join the movement: https://www.motherpukka.co.uk/flex/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 min

  5. 15 MAR

    LIVE: Celebrate Mother's Day with us! | No Parental Guidance

    We finally did it! Our very first LIVE recording of No Parental Guidance with a community of mums and all because of Tea and Toast! After our "Tea and Toast" reel went viral, we realised two things: 1) Hospital toast is a spiritual experience, and 2) Way too many of you were robbed of yours! We gathered a room full of amazing women to celebrate International Women's Day and Mother's Day by doing what we do best; sharing the absolute chaos of motherhood. From "severing yourself in half" to sucking snot out of a babies nose, no topic was off-limits. Warning TMI ahead. We discused pregnancy cravings from eating pounds of cheese to craving the smell of exhaust fumes. There's a public apology from Louise to her sister sat in the audience, talk of a butt-naked run through M&S, and the "behind the sofa" poo incident. We started this podcast because there is no such thing as a perfect parent. We are all just "walking fails" trying to find our village. Whether you're a "Cheddar" mum, a "Spag Bol" mum, or a "farted on a stranger on a plane" mum, you belong here. Did you get your tea and toast? What was your first post-birth meal? Tell us your most embarrassing "Parenting Fail" in the comments! :point_down: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    27 min

  6. 11 MAR ·  BONUS

    Lou Beckett Reveals The Brutal Truth Given to Rob in the Delivery Room | No Parental Guidance

    This week on No Parental Guidance, we’re getting an unfiltered look at life on the parenting front line with Lou Beckett. From hypno-birthing playlists going completely ignored, to the first night at home descending into chaos, Lou shares it all. It’s messy, hilarious, and often painfully relatable. We also cover the everyday battles: navigating tantrums on trains, surviving homework sessions that make you question modern education, and the small victories that make parenting just about bearable like organising toys (sort of), and sneaking in a few moments of calm. Beyond the laughs, Lou shares the wisdom of experience: how to stay sane when kids push your buttons, why communication is key with co-parenting, and why sometimes the best thing you can do is take a deep breath and ride it out. Funny, honest, and deeply validating, this episode is perfect for any parent who’s ever thought, “I can’t believe this is my life right now!” Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@NoParentalGuidance?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no_parental_guidance/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noparentalguidancepod No Parental Guidance is the unfiltered parenting podcast that says the quiet parts out loud and makes you feel a lot less alone in the chaos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    21 min

  7. 9 MAR

    Lou Beckett Explains Why Husband Rob Dropped His Trousers During Labour | No Parental Guidance

    This week we’re joined by the brilliant Lou Beckett. Writer, former teacher, mum of two and author of Lessons from a Default Parent. And yes… this is a birth story for the ages. From going 2cm to 10cm in under two hours, to meconium panic and Rob taking his trousers off in the delivery room (no one asked him to), it’s chaotic from start to finish. But this episode goes way beyond labour. We talk about what it really means to be the default parent. Not just the mental load, the constant assumption of responsibility. The invisible admin. The tabs open in your brain at all times. The resentment that builds when your partner gets to leave the house and stay the person they’ve always been, while you’re at home wondering where your identity went. Lou opens up about leaving teaching while battling ulcerative colitis, PCOS and endometriosis, becoming the default parent almost overnight, and the quiet loss of self that can come with it. We get into the baby massage argument that perfectly sums up early motherhood, the Harvard sleep stats that prove mums are running on fumes, and why sometimes you just need your partner to say the words: you’re the most tired. There’s car naps outside nursery. School gate burping competitions. Accidentally driving into your own house because you’re that exhausted. A debate about bringing back 80s parenting. And the slow, delicious art of fact-checking your husband via his own podcast. It’s funny, brutally honest and deeply relatable. If you’ve ever felt like the CEO of your family, booked a baby class you instantly regretted, or wondered how you can love your kids more than anything and still miss your old life… this one’s for you. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@NoParentalGuidance?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no_parental_guidance/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noparentalguidancepod No Parental Guidance is the unfiltered, laugh-out-loud parenting podcast that cuts through impossible standards with honesty, chaos and empathy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    40 min

  8. 4 MAR ·  BONUS

    She Heard EVERYTHING Through the Kitchen Speaker | No Parental Guidance

    This week on No Parental Guidance, we’re diving headfirst into the chaotic, hilarious, and often horrifying world of parenting fails. From explosive diaper disasters to kitchen speaker mishaps, nothing is off-limits. Listeners share their most unforgettable parenting fails, including: a baby’s first football practice ending in projectile vomit, a husband’s “private moment” blaring through the kitchen speaker, and a mix-up with haemorrhoid cream doubling as toothpaste. It’s messy, mortifying, and painfully relatable. We also celebrate the little wins that keep parents sane: mastering drop-and-go birthday parties, sneaking in a coffee break, and even finding a moment to get a bit of work done while the kids are occupied. Because sometimes survival looks like an iPad, a raspberry-white chocolate muffin, and a brief pause from the chaos. Beyond the fails, there’s honest advice for new parents: everyone’s journey is different, standards can be adjusted, and yes, you really will survive, even if it feels like the Antichrist just came home for a visit. Funny, honest, and deeply validating, this episode is for anyone who’s ever thought, “how is this still happening?!” Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@NoParentalGuidance?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no_parental_guidance/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noparentalguidancepod No Parental Guidance is the unfiltered parenting podcast that says the quiet parts out loud and makes you feel a lot less alone in the chaos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    21 min
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Welcome to No Parental Guidance, the unfiltered, laugh-out-loud podcast from Fabulous, that’s the antidote to the impossibly perfect world of Instagram parenting. Hosted by the brilliantly funny Louise Boyce and Hannah East, No Parental Guidance is a safe space for real mums to talk openly and hilariously about the chaos, guilt, and of course joys of parenthood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Hannah East & Louise Boyce
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Sun
  • Show Website
    No Parental Guidance
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