157 episodes
The Worst Girl Gang Ever Laura and Bex
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4.9 • 44 Ratings
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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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The Emotional Toll Of Experiencing Molar Pregnancies
In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex Gunn & Laura Buckingham talk to Laura and Rachel about their experiences with molar pregnancies. They discuss Laura and Rachel's journeys with being diagnosed with molar pregnancies, the treatments they received including DNC procedures and chemotherapy, as well as the emotional toll it took on them.
In this episode, you will hear:
Laura and Rachel sharing their personal stories of discovering they had molar pregnancies and going through medical treatments.
The challenges they faced with high HCG levels, chemotherapy, and waiting to try conceiving again.
How their partners supported them but also struggled with their own emotions.
The importance of finding community and support through others who have gone through similar experiences.
Their hopes and plans for sharing their stories with their children in the future.
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.
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Alternative Fertility Treatments with Marija Skujina (Plan Your Baby)
In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex Gunn & Laura Buckingham talk to Marija Skujina, CEO at Plan Your Baby- Global Telehealth Fertility and Pregnancy Clinic.
They discuss Marija's company Plan Your Baby, which offers fertility treatments and support remotely using telehealth. This provides an alternative to traditional IVF clinics by allowing patients to receive care from home without long commutes or time off work.
In this episode you will hear:
How Plan Your Baby was created to make fertility treatment more accessible and less stressful
The various services Plan Your Baby offers such as remote monitoring, local blood tests and scans
Stories of how traditional IVF clinics can overlook underlying issues, leading patients to spend thousands needlessly
The importance of emotional support throughout the fertility journey
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.
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Consecutive Losses and Normalising the Conversation with Az from Sleep Through Crew
In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex Gunn & Laura Buckingham talk to Az, Baby Sleep Consultant & Sleep Coaching at Sleep Through Crew.
They discuss Az's experiences with two miscarriages early in 2022 and her journey to fall pregnant again. Az shares intimate details of her miscarriages, including her symptoms, hospital visits and the emotional toll it took on her and her family. She also discusses how she sought private consultation to understand if there was an underlying issue after two losses and the support she is receiving in her current pregnancy.
In this episode you will hear:
Az's experience of her first miscarriage
How she coped with a second miscarriage only a few months later
Why did she seek private consultation after two losses
Why she thinks it is important to normalise conversations about miscarriage and fertility issues
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.
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A Year of Infertility and how Kirsten Hopfensperger Processed Loss and PCOS
In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex Gunn & Laura Buckingham talk to Kirsten Hopfensperger about her experience with miscarriage and infertility.
Kirsten shares about losing her first pregnancy at 7 weeks and being diagnosed with PCOS shortly after. She discusses the difficult journey with infertility treatments for over a year before conceiving her daughter. Kirsten also talks about how writing became an outlet for processing her grief and loss, which led her to write two books - a poetry collection called "Rearranged" and a children's book "I Love You From Heaven".
In this episode you will hear:
Kirsten's story of miscarriage and infertility diagnosis
Her experience with various medical treatments over 13 months trying to conceive
The emotional impact around holidays and family pregnancies during this time
How writing became an outlet for processing her grief and loss
Details about the children's books she wrote to help others dealing with similar issues
Pick up a copy of Kirsten’s books:
REARRANGED: https://www.amazon.com/rearranged-Kirsten-Hopfensperger/dp/B09SP5XLXK/
I LOVE YOU FROM HEAVEN: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2S279JL/
And check out her website: www.Kirstenhopfensperger.com
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.
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Sometimes Things Don’t Happen for a Reason - Nikki’s Four Years Trying and the Challenges of Blended Families
In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex Gunn & Laura Buckingham talk to Community member Nikki about her struggles with infertility and miscarriage.
Nikki discusses her four year journey trying to conceive, undergoing IVF treatment, and ultimately suffering a miscarriage. She talks openly about the emotional and physical toll this experience took on her and her relationship. Bex and Laura provide Nikki with a supportive space to share her story and help raise awareness of the challenges associated with pregnancy loss.
In this episode you will hear:
Nikki’s long journey trying to conceive and the struggles she has faced
What she did to handle her miscarriage
How her husband supported her
The challenging conversation she had with her stepson after suffering from baby loss
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.
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Turner Syndrome and its impact on fertility with Collette
In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex Gunn & Laura Buckingham talk to Collette, a member of the community about her experience with Turner Syndrome and fertility struggles.
They discuss how Collette was diagnosed with Turner Syndrome at a young age and how it affected her fertility. Collette talks about going through various rounds of IVF treatment with donor eggs and ultimately experiencing unsuccessful transfers, dealing with the emotional toll of multiple losses and grieving processes over many years as she tried to start a family.
In this episode you will hear:
When Collette was diagnosed with Turner Syndrome
The process of discovering her fertility issues and what her only option was
The emotional impacts of delays and unsuccessful egg transfers
Her grieving processes after losses
If you’d like to reach out to Collette you can find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collette1x/
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
Customer Reviews
Not Alone Anymore
I suffer from RPL and have felt just utterly alone. But not anymore. I appreciate so, sooo deeply all the stories shared here. Thank you. From the bottom of my heart.
Thank you so much
I am so thankful for this podcast. It really has been the most healing thing for me since my 18 week loss. It really helps me feel like I’m not alone. Laura and Bex are also pretty funny. From across the pond, thank you so, so much.
Exactly what I’ve been looking for!
I’ve discovered this podcast just over a month after my first pregnancy ended in miscarriage, and I’ve reached the point where I need to continue to feel validated in my grief and be reminded that I’m not alone. Hearing the experiences of all of these wonderful, strong women and how they’ve coped with their losses has helped me tremendously. I get misty eyed every time someone on the show says something I’ve felt or said and to realize I’m not the only one and feel understood is so special. So grateful to Bex and Laura for starting this and striving to smash the taboo around discussing these topics.