No Parental Guidance

Jess Wright Discusses the Reality of Postnatal Depression & Maternal Wellbeing

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0000

This week we're joined by the iconic Jess Wright. TOWIE original, mum, businesswoman, and refreshing and honest guest! And yes… this episode goes there. From PND, antidepressants, and the black cloud that hit her the moment she walked through the front door with her newborn, to stabbing a football with a carving knife because the kids just wouldn't stop. Jess holds nothing back. She opens up about her son Presley's heart condition diagnosis, the moment a doctor told her he would need open heart surgery, and how she held herself together long enough to host a charity ball before quietly falling apart afterwards. It's raw, it's real, and it will stay with you. There's talk of parenting fails, sleep regressions, the Bottle Fairy who absolutely did not work, and why kids save their absolute worst behaviour for the person who loves them most. Jess gets candid about life after TOWIE, why she still can't watch the clips back, the misconceptions about the Wright family, and why no one really knows the truth about who they are behind closed doors. There's also Britney Spears chat, mum jeans, Morpheus 8, and the very specific chaos of trying to film a reel in your garden when your neighbour is definitely listening. Funny, emotional, and completely unfiltered. If you've ever felt the weight of a diagnosis you didn't see coming, questioned every parenting decision you've ever made, or just needed someone to say it out loud, 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 show that cuts through impossible standards with honesty, chaos, and empathy. #JessWright #NoParentalGuidance #MotherhoodUnfiltered #TOWIE #ParentingFails #PostnatalDepression #OpenHeartSurgery #KeepingItReal #Motherhood #RealTalk

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Millennial Nostalgia & The Science of Mitosis with Matt Green | No Parental Guidance Bonus

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:46:00 -0000

The science doesn't stop! In this bonus episode of No Parental Guidance, we go beyond the textbooks with The Rapping Science Teacher, Matt Green.

We put Matt’s rap knowledge to the test (does he actually know Kendrick Lamar?), find out why Louise is biologically programmed to sneeze at the sun, and dive into the fascinating world of genetics.

In this bonus drop:

The Rap Quiz: Matt tries to "finish the lyric" for some of the biggest names in the game.

ACHOO Syndrome: We finally name the "sneeze-fest" Louise experiences every time the sun comes out. (Yes, it’s a real thing!)

The Clone Theory: Why parents always expect their second child to be exactly like the first, and the science of why they never are.

Time Management for Kids: Matt gives his top tips on how to teach your kids "life management" before they hit the exam hall.

90s Science Memories: Bunsen burners, singed eyebrows, and the "snogging" culture of school labs.

GET YOUR GCSE FIX: Make sure to check out our main episode with Matt for the full story on his traumatic birth experience and his secret to A* results!

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The Rapping Science Teacher: Making GCSE Revision Fun for Millions | No Parental Guidance

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:49:00 -0000

Can drill music actually help your kids pass their GCSEs?

In this week’s episode of No Parental Guidance, we are joined by the smartest guy on TikTok, Matt Green. With a Master’s in Neuroscience and over 300 million views, Matt has transformed the UK education system by turning "boring" science into viral rap bangers.

But behind the viral fame and winning the Tik Tok educator award in Dubai, Matt is a dad of three just trying to navigate the chaos of parenting. From the terrifying medical emergency during the birth of his first son to the hilarious "Yoda Bag" misunderstanding that he still hasn't been forgiven for, this episode covers it all.

In this episode, we dive into:

Exam Hacks: How "Earworms" and beat patterns can guarantee an A* in Science.

Traumatic Birth: Matt opens up for the first time about the Placental Abruption that led to an emergency surgery and a miracle birth. :hospital:

The "Cool Dad" Fail: Why you should always double-check the school trip's instruction letter.

The Voice UK: What it was really like being coached by Will.i.am and the secret rehearsal trick his wife used to prep him. :microphone:

Science Sunday: How to teach your kids at home (without them hating you).

Plus! Hannah and Louise take a trip down memory lane with a Noughties lyrics quiz that will have every Millennial screaming at their screen.

Check out Matt Green’s Revision Guides: Grab Matt’s "Wrapping Up" series (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) on Amazon now for the ultimate GCSE revision!

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Pregnancy Waxing Horrors & Retinol Fails with Genevieve Turley | No Parental Guidance

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Welcome to a special No Parental Guidance Bonus Show! This week, we’ve recruited the brilliant Genevieve Turley (@genevieveturleymua) to be our "Beauty Agony Aunt." We’re reading out YOUR most mortifying makeup and skincare dilemmas, from DIY disasters to pregnancy pampering gone wrong.

In this bonus episode, we’re diving into:

The Eyebrow Slug Incident: What happens when "5 minutes of peace" turns into 20 minutes of black dye? :snail:

The Pregnancy Waxing Horror: Why the "most painful wax ever" left one listener feeling like a plucked hedgehog. :drop_of_blood::hedgehog:

"Tangoed" in the Noughties: A deep dive into the 2000s era of orange faces, white necks, and smelling like a digestive biscuit. :tangerine::cookie:

The Retinol Lizard: Why "the more the better" is a dangerous game that leads to chemical burns at playgroup. :lizard:

Gen’s Nursing Secrets: Why a professional nurse faints at a speculum but can handle military trauma. :stethoscope::zzz:

Skin Fasting & Fake Tan Fails: Does your skin actually need to "breathe," and can you ever fix a handprint on your face?

Genevieve also clears up the confusion around skincare routines for tired parents and shares the absolute agony of the "baby oil and zero SPF" holiday routine we all survived in our 20s.

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Genevieve Turley on Her IVF Journey: "Chop my arm off, I just want a baby"

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0000

"Chop my arm off, I just want a baby." This week on No Parental Guidance, we are joined by the incredible Genevieve Turley (@genevieveturleymua). From her high-pressure days as an RAF Burns & Plastics nurse to becoming a viral makeup sensation, Genevieve doesn't hold back on the realities of motherhood, IVF, and growing up way too fast. We dive deep into Genevieve’s emotional IVF journey; the stress of shrinking embryos and the moment she realised she only had one shot. Plus, Louise and Genevieve compare their wildly different starts to puberty (starting at 9 vs. 15!), Whether you’re navigating "ball bag" tired eyes, the stress of the school run, or the mental load of fertility treatment, this episode is a reminder that we are all just winging it.

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Adam Kay Explains What’s Normal For Your Baby | No Parental Guidance

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0000

This week on No Parental Guidance, we’re joined by former doctor and bestselling author Adam Kay for a hilarious, honest and slightly chaotic deep dive into your parenting dilemmas.

From pregnancy fears to “is this normal?” moments, Adam answers your biggest questions, including concerns around gestational diabetes, measuring big during pregnancy, and why sometimes your baby just isn’t following the “rules”.

We also get into the reality behind medical advice, why Google isn’t always your friend, and the truth about how accurate those routine pregnancy checks really are.

And then… things take a turn.

Adam shares some of the most shocking (and genuinely unbelievable) things he’s seen during his time as a doctor, including the kind of A&E stories that will stay with you forever :eyes:

As always, it’s honest, funny and full of those moments that make you realise you’re definitely not the only one questioning everything.

If you’ve ever spiralled over a symptom, questioned whether something is “normal”, or just wanted a doctor to answer your parenting questions without judgment, this episode is for you.

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

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0000

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.

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Katie Piper reacts to your parenting fails | No Parental Guidance

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0000

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.

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

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0000

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.

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

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0000

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).

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

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0000

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:

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

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0000

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!”

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

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0000

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.

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She Heard EVERYTHING Through the Kitchen Speaker | No Parental Guidance

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0000

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?!”

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From Diversity to Fatherhood: Jordan Banjo on the Hardest Parts of Being a Dad | No Parental Guidance

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0000

This week we’re joined by the brilliant Jordan Banjo. Diversity icon, radio host, two-time jungle campmate and dad of three who is not afraid to overshare.

From panic-laughing at a positive pregnancy test to getting a vasectomy from a man called Dr Acorn, this episode is honest, chaotic and absolutely hilarious.

Jordan takes us back to becoming a dad at 24. No plan. No friends with kids. No clue. He opens up about laughing for 20 minutes when he found out his wife was pregnant, refusing to talk about it for two months, and the guilt he feels now looking back. He talks about reflux, feeling disconnected in those early months, and the pressure to instantly “bond” when actually what he felt first was responsibility… not fireworks.

We get into the reality of juggling a 3am breakfast radio alarm with three young kids. The night wake-ups. The teamwork. The falling asleep at 8.15pm mid-series. The dad guilt when tour dates clash with school runs. The moment he accidentally sighed when his son tried to talk to him and immediately wanted the ground to swallow him whole.

There’s also a terrifying hospital story when his youngest became septic at just a few months old. The instinct his wife had that something wasn’t right. The fear. The viral meningitis diagnosis. And the reminder that sometimes you have to be the “annoying parent” and ask every question.

And yes, we talk about the vasectomy.

The lockdown cancellation.

The honeymoon surprise pregnancy.

The airport test in Doha.

The shrivel. The tape. The swelling. The Spider-Man moment.

Nothing is off limits.

We also hear about doing I’m A Celebrity twice, crumbling the first time, coming back stronger the second, and cutting his honeymoon short while secretly panicking about an early pregnancy scan back home.

It’s funny, raw and refreshingly honest about the bits dads don’t always say out loud.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, guilty, exhausted, terrified you’re doing it wrong, or laughed inappropriately in a life-changing moment… this one’s for you.

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Ashley James Reacts To Our Negative Comments

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:29:00 -0000

This week on No Parental Guidance, things get a little bit spicy as Hannah and Louise invite Ashley James on to help them clap back at some wild comments left on their Instagram.

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Ashley James on Breaking the Rules of Modern Motherhood

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0000

This week we’re joined by the brilliant Ashley James. TV presenter, DJ, author of Bimbo, mum of two and a fierce advocate for women rewriting the rules.

From lockdown love stories to parenting reality checks, this episode is packed with honesty, humour and a few very relatable fails.

Ashley takes us back to meeting her partner on Hinge, moving in just before the world shut down, and finding herself pregnant only months into a new relationship. She opens up about becoming a mum when she wasn’t even sure she liked kids and the resentment that crept in when her partner went back to work.

We get into the double standards that follow women everywhere. The labels like nag, ball buster and frigid. The pressure to shrink yourself to be liked. The way dads get praised for changing a nappy while mums carry the mental load without applause. Ashley explains why she refuses to accept mum guilt until there’s a collective term for dad guilt.

The conversation also dives into body image. From her Made in Chelsea days and chasing perfection, to battling adult acne, quitting Photoshop and the Victoria’s Secret show moment that changed everything. It’s a powerful reminder of how deeply women are conditioned to hate their bodies, and what it takes to unlearn that.

Of course, there’s plenty of chaos too.

Pregnancy bloating confessions. Breastfeeding myths that are not true. Postpartum sex realities. Finger puppets during lockdown when you used to be DJing festivals. School detention drama involving a pen running out and an accidental ChatGPT email fail. Playground slide mishaps. WhatsApp group disasters. Sparkly tutu outfits for nursery. The everyday madness of raising small humans.

Ashley shares how she’s parenting differently, raising her children without outdated stereotypes, and learning to be calmer with milestones the second time around. It’s warm, witty and completely unfiltered.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, judged, exhausted, resentful, in love, proud and slightly feral all in the same day, this one is for you.

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Emily Norris Reacts to Embarrassing Parenting Fails | No Parental Guidance

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:27:00 -0000

This bonus episode is packed with parenting fails, holiday drama, and the real-life chaos of raising kids while trying to survive your own sanity.
Emily and the team dissect the chaos, the panic, and the heroic improvisation that followed, including dry tissues, emergency wipes, and a toddler completely unbothered by it all.
From there, Emily opens up about her own parenting journey - breastfeeding struggles, formula guilt, pumping in stadiums, and all the messy, emotional, hilarious realities of motherhood. She’s refreshingly honest about feeling like a “failure” when in reality she was doing just fine, and she shares the lessons that helped her survive those early years without losing her mind.
Then it’s onto kids, social media, and Snapchat disasters. From mortifying phone fails to accidental live streams and the awkwardness of trying to film content while wrangling children, Emily spills the funny and stressful moments that parents everywhere will recognise.
The episode also touches on family holidays, sunbed wars, and what it really means to maintain calm while your kids, other guests, and random strangers push every button imaginable.
Warm, witty, and completely unfiltered, this is the kind of parenting therapy session you’ll want to send to every mum or dad who’s surviving the small disasters and big embarrassments of family life.
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Emily Norris On The 1% Birth Injury No One Warns You About

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0000

This week, Hannah and Louise are joined by the queen of organisation herself, Emily Norris, for a deep dive into the "middle bit" of parenting, teenage hygiene, and the reality of raising three boys.

From traumatic birth stories (including a broken tailbone!) to the "sextortion" talk and the chaos of sleep deprivation, nothing is off-limits. We’re also talking about the shift to senior school, the absolute black hole that is a teenage boy's appetite, and why Emily decided to go under the knife for a blepharoplasty.

The episode kicks off with the usual chaos of term time as Hannah tries to find her calm while simultaneously losing every piece of school uniform in the house. The girls swap their most embarrassing sleep-deprivation fails—ranging from Hannah accidentally following a stranger into a bathroom to Louise buying baby gear in a haze she definitely shouldn't have been driving in. We also find out why Louise’s daughter is suddenly speaking Spanish and how an Irish teacher handled Hannah’s French GCSE.

When Emily joins the chairs, she opens up about the shift from vlogging with a toddler to navigating life with teenagers. She shares the emotional journey of her own upbringing in a "shouty" household and how that fuelled her desire to create a secure, stable environment for her three sons, even if that means letting a pet snake into the house to maintain her "cool mum" status. From viral freezer dump bags to the reality of perimenopause and why she’s buying her Christmas cards in January, Emily proves why she is the internet's favourite organised mum.

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Why Sophie Ellis-Bextor refuses to "wind down" after 5 kids

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0000

This week on No Parental Guidance, Louise and Hannah are joined by the actual icon Sophie Ellis-Bextor. Pop star, kitchen disco queen, mum of five boys and proof that some people really can spin every plate without launching one directly at the wall.

We obviously have to talk about the Saltburn moment. Sophie reveals how she got an email back in 2022 asking to use her song Murder on the Dance Floor, thought it was lovely, signed it off, and then only found out much later exactly what kind of naked, chaotic, slightly sinister dancing was going to happen to it. The way she describes it is so funny and so alarming, and honestly, once you’ve heard it you can never listen to that track the same way again.

Sophie also gets properly real about the long game of parenting when you’ve got kids spanning nearly 15 years. She’s got one in his early 20s, two teens, and a youngest who’s just turned seven, and the dynamic is fascinating. She talks about the older sibling bond, how brothers tell each other things they will never tell you, and how weirdly emotional it can be watching relationships form in your house that have nothing to do with you.

There’s also a brilliant chat about how parenting trends have changed over the years, from naughty step culture to the era of “I see your anger”, plus the absolute noise of school WhatsApp groups and how everything now arrives at the same level of urgency. One minute it’s an email, the next it’s block capitals, and suddenly you’re spiralling because your mum hasn’t replied and you’re convinced she’s actually dead.

Then we get into identity and work, and Sophie is so refreshing about it. She talks about becoming a mum in her mid 20s and feeling like the world expected her to disappear into nappies and never be seen again. She opens up about how clunky it can feel at first, how the first baby knocked her sideways, and then how she actually found her flow the more kids she had. Including the casual reveal that she once recorded a vocal while feeding a baby, which is either iconic or witchcraft.

Before Sophie joins, Hannah and Louise are in full mum mode too. There’s a very honest rant about how most of parenting is just being asked to locate items from the third shelf down on the left. Plus the classic moment where your kid says “Mummy” and you brace for a crisis, sprint in like someone’s about to lose a limb, and they just want to show you their game score. Which somehow they interpret as you being thrilled, so they keep doing it forever.

Warm, hilarious, surprisingly emotional in places, and full of the kind of chaos that makes you feel less alone, this one is such a good listen.

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Hilary Whitehall answers your burning parenting questions

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0000

This week on No Parental Guidance, Louise and Hannah are back with another proper parenting therapy session, joined by Hilary Whitehall for a bonus episode that swings from absolute maternity ward chaos to the kind of advice you actually want to hear at 3 a.m.

It kicks off with a listener story so mad it sounds fake: they’d just given birth when the ceiling collapsed from the room above and they were stuck in the labour room for five hours while it was cleaned up. Hilary talks through how she’d handle it as a doula, and why sometimes all you can do is stay calm, focus on the baby, and use humour because you literally cannot fix the chaos around you.

From there it turns into a very real chat about being in the trenches. Half term dread, kids needing to be “run like dogs”, and how to survive a week off without losing your mind. Hilary shares genuinely useful ideas that don’t require you to be a Pinterest mum, plus a couple of low-effort wins like water painting with a brush and a bucket that keeps them busy without destroying your house.

There’s also a relatable detour into teenage boys and food, the snack hiding places they always find, and the way grown-up kids still walk into your house and go straight to the fridge like they own the place.

But the heart of the episode is Hilary’s advice for exhausted mums who feel like it’s never-ending. Her message is simple, comforting, and honestly a bit emotional: you are doing a great job, make a cup of tea, take a breath, ask for help, and aim to be a “good enough mother” not some impossible perfect version. There’s also a brilliant chat about taking guilt out of breastfeeding and why a flourishing baby matters more than anyone’s opinions.

Warm, funny, and properly reassuring. This is the one you’ll want to send to a mate who’s just had a baby and is spiralling at night.

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Hilary Whitehall’s Shocking Parenting Confessions

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0000

This week on No Parental Guidance, Louise and Hannah are joined by Hilary Whitehall actress, podcaster, former doula, long-time wife of Michael, mum to Jack, Molly and Barnaby and now a grandmother with another grandchild on the way!

Hilary is absolutely hilarious and delivers one of the most jaw-dropping birth stories we’ve ever heard, involving a very famous godfather, a hospital mix-up and black tie attire. Honestly, you couldn’t write it!

Hilary also opens up about her decade working as a doula and what new mums really need in those first overwhelming weeks, from building confidence to cutting through guilt and panic. Plus, she talks about becoming a grandmother and why looking after someone else’s kids hits differently... especially when scooters are involved.

And just when you think it can’t get any wilder, Hilary shares one of her worst parenting moments: accidentally running over her toddler in France and the horrifying second where she thought she’d killed him.

Before Hilary joins, Hannah and Louise are in full chaos mode. Hannah forgets an inset day and sends her son to a locked school, then her daughter gets hold of her phone and accidentally messages the entire class WhatsApp. Louise shares a post-op Christmas horror story featuring a catheter, a night bag, and a husband who trips, falls, and sets off total mayhem in the middle of the night. There’s also a very honest chat about kids growing up and the moment the awkward questions start coming thick and fast, plus Hilary’s take on raising polite kids, being a “bossy grandmother”, and the slightly genius trick she used to get her kids to bed early.

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What Do I Need to Know Before Giving Birth? Sam and Alice Vanderpump Take the Labour Quiz

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0000

How much do you really know about what happens in the delivery suite? Louise and Hannah put parents-to-be Sam and Alice to the test with a quick-fire “Parent Prep Check", and it instantly descends into hilarious chaos. From the dreaded question “what is the plug?” (spoiler: it’s not a bath plug…) to crowning, meconium, and the mysterious fishing net in the midwife’s suite; the quiz is equal parts educational and unhinged.

There’s plenty of “why did nobody tell me this?” parenting reality too: the waxy newborn coating (vernix) and why it matters, the bodily surprises babies can arrive with, and the kind of facts that make you laugh and squirm at the same time. Sam’s book-reading finally pays off… while Alice realises she might want to revise.

If you’re pregnant, trying for a baby, or just love a brutally honest parenting chat, this bonus ep is a perfect bite-sized watch - ridiculous, real, and somehow genuinely useful.

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Sam & Alice Vanderpump: Becoming Parents While Waiting for Life-Saving Surgery

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0000

This week on No Parental Guidance, Louise and Hannah are joined by Sam and Alice Vanderpump - reality TV meets real-life parenting prep as the couple open up about expecting their first baby (a boy!) and what they’re actually feeling at 35 weeks pregnant.

Sam and Alice talk morning sickness that’s never really left, multiple hospital visits, and the reality of going into parenthood with “no idea what’s coming.” They share the story behind their baby name Marmaduke - including the emotional family reason it means so much, and laugh through the chaos of being last-minute parents-to-be (hospital bags un-packed… and somehow the plan still includes white silk pyjamas).

But it’s not all jokes: Sam speaks openly about being on the liver transplant waiting list, and the conversation turns into a powerful and very important message about organ donation, and why telling your family your wishes matters more than people realise.

Before Sam and Alice join, Hannah and Louise are deep in the trenches: Hannah arrives running on fumes after a brutal night of toddler vomiting (eight towels later…), and Louise confesses a truly elite packed-lunch fail after discovering that chutney and strawberry jam look identical when you’re moving too fast.

Hilarious, honest, and unexpectedly moving; this episode is for anyone who’s ever been exhausted, overwhelmed, and trying to laugh through the chaos... join us.

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Made In Chelsea's Lucy Watson opens up on her 18 hour labour

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0000

This week, we are joined by Made in Chelsea royalty turned business mogul and vegan mum, Lucy Watson! Lucy gets incredibly honest about her journey into motherhood, from the dramatic birth of her son to the reality of breastfeeding for 14 months.

Lucy opens up about her intense birth experience, revealing that she had to be induced because the cord was wrapped around her son’s neck and shoulders. After 18 hours of labour, she shares the moment she realised she couldn't go any further and had to transition to an emergency C-section. We talk about the immense respect we have for our bodies and the pressure we put on ourselves during birth.

From feeling "so shy" to feed in public to the reality of being left exposed when a baby suddenly pops off, Lucy doesn't hold back. She describes the breastfeeding struggle and why she felt judged for continuing to nurse until 14 months.

Lucy reflects on her time on Made in Chelsea, explaining why she ultimately chose to leave the show to protect her relationship with James. She talks about the "fiery" persona the show enhanced and how her identity has shifted now that she’s a mum who misses her son the second he goes to bed.

Obviously we discuss raising a vegan baby, dealing with "meltdowns," and the "fail/win" of finally giving in to screen time to survive a car journey. Plus, Hannah and Louise share their own wins and fails of the week, including a very awkward call from school about a "smacking" incident!

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Daddies Overnight - From Tinder Success to Nappies and Tantrums

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0000

This week Louise and Hannah are joined by the wonderful Ryan and Matthew, better known as Daddies Overnight. They open up about their beautiful, yet challenging, journey to adopting their son and what it’s like navigating the world as two dads.

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Charlotte Dawson on Motherhood, Messes & Marriage

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0000

The one and only Charlotte Dawson joins us for an episode that is equal parts hilarious chaos and heart-wrenching honesty. Charlotte doesn't hold back as she opens up about the "four years of hell" she endured being targeted by trolls, leading to constant calls from social services and even police involvement. She shares the reality of being accused of child abuse while simply trying to navigate motherhood in the public eye and why, despite the noise, she remains unapologetically herself.

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2025s Most Iconic Moments of No Parental Guidance

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:12:00 -0000

We’ve made it! Welcome to our final hurrah of 2025!

It feels like only yesterday we were nervously launching this podcast in July, and now, over 20 episodes later, we are celebrating a massive milestone. We are so incredibly grateful to everyone who has tuned in every week and shared this journey with us.

To celebrate, we’ve put together a special trip down memory lane. This is a compilation of our 12 favourite moments from the first six months of No Parental Guidance. From the hilariously relatable fails to the deeply emotional stories from our incredible guests that truly stuck with us.

In this "Best of 2025" special, you'll hear from Angela Scanlon talk about her Strictly pelvic floor mishap. Konnie Huq on the reality of leaking boobs at the BAFTAs, to Trinny Woodall on her journey to motherhood with 16 rounds of IVF.

We also have big news for 2026! We’re having a glow-Up. We’re getting a brand-new studio, and expanding the show in ways we can’t wait to share with you!

Thank you for being part of the No Parental Guidance family this year. Grab a final mince pie, settle in, and let’s relive the best of 2025!

Thank you for tuning in! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share with a friend!

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No Parental Guidance — the unfiltered, laugh-out-loud parenting podcast that’s the antidote to the impossibly perfect world of Instagram parenting.

Every week, our hosts share their own "parenting fail of the week" before being joined by a celebrity guest who spills the tea on their own parenting fails, the support they have to help through the chaos, and reveals the real stories behind those perfectly curated social media snaps.

From giggles to honest confessions, this is a parenting podcast for those who love their kids but also love to keep it real.

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Larry Lamb: Gavin & Stacey, Christmas, and saying goodbye to your kids

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0000

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

In this very special festive episode, Hannah and Louise are joined by a true national treasure—Larry Lamb.

Known for his iconic roles in Gavin & Stacey and EastEnders, Larry sits down with us to talk about the "gift of parenthood," the reality of being a "boomer," and what Christmas really looks like in his household (spoiler: it involves a lot of napping!).

In this episode, Larry Lamb opens up about the magic of the Gavin and Stacey Christmas specials and playing the iconic Mick Shipman.

He also gets incredibly raw about his parents' separation, his mother running away with his brother, and how being "badly fathered" shaped the man he is today.

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Chloe Madeley Opens Up: Divorce, Single Mom Life & Postpartum Struggles

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Join us for a powerful and honest conversation with the incredible Chloe Madeley, daughter of TV legends Richard and Judy, as she opens up about one of the most stressful periods of her life: her divorce. Hannah and Louise kick off with a classic overshare. Louise recounts the moment she went to the doctor after feeling sick post-Reading Festival, only to be hit with a 10-week pregnancy shock! They also laugh about modern kids' slang, from being called "Bruh" to hearing their children use the word "Capping." Chloe shares the real, raw impact of her separation, the moment she knew she had to end the marriage for her family, and the unexpected positives of co-parenting her daughter, Bodhi. She gets candid about the Cat 2 Emergency C-Section, her journey through motherhood, and sends a huge Shout Out to Single Mothers everywhere.

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Feeling frisky while pregnant & parenting fails | No Parental Guidance

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0000

We are back with another chaotic episode packed with your most hilarious and mortifying listener Parenting Fails! But first, we dive straight into the wild world of pregnancy libido and why one friend's horniness led to a seriously awkward emergency call. Louise kicks off the episode by sharing her friend's incredible confession. while heavily pregnant and "feeling frisky" at home, an FBI warning scam flashed up on her screen. In her hormonal state, she panicked and called 999. We discuss the reality of being horny in pregnancy! We talk about "Chore Play," and how a husband's behaviour around the house can be the ultimate turn-on…or maybe they're just hoping for some "rudies"! We also wonder whether lying with your legs in the air actually works if you are trying to get pregnant. Get ready for some pure chaos, including a potty training disaster in a supermarket, a hot tub fail, and a midwife’s shock in the labour room.

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Trinny Woodall speaks for the first time about her emotional journey to becoming a parent

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0000

For the first time in her life, Trinny Woodall opens up about years of IVF treatment in this week's episode of No Parental Guidance.

She reveals that her miracle baby came after 16 rounds of IVF treatment. And when her daughter arrived, she came 6 weeks early and was born with a condition called Talipes which required specialist treatment for several years. Trinny talks us through those first tender years of her baby's life, from the complete joy of becoming a mother, and the challenging specialist treatment that allowed her daughter to learn to walk.

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The Mortifying Fails of Sleep Deprived Parents

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0000

We're back with your favorite segment: Parenting Fails! But first, Louise and Hannah tackle the ridiculous conveyor belt of personal questions every woman faces, starting in her twenties: When are you getting a boyfriend? Married? Kids? And ultimately, When are you getting divorced? :woman-facepalming:
This leads to Hannah's hilarious confession about her husband, who referred to her as his "current wife" as if he's planning on trading up later! Who else would love to hear their husbands on the podcast to explain themselves?
We also dive into the gender reveal pressure. The girls discuss the constant, awkward questions mums of two boys get when trying for a third: "Are you hoping it's a girl?" and the pressure that comes with it.
Louise relives the early days of sleep deprivation chaos, sharing the mortifying moment she was so tired she accidentally said "I love you" to a delivery driver!
We read out listener stories that prove we're all a mess! Get ready for tales of swimming pool accidents, sending deeply wrong messages to the school WhatsApp group, and the inevitable disaster of having your boobs out to the neighbours.
Tune in for the unfiltered truths and laughs you need to get through the week!

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The Kabs Family talk baby number 4, push presents, and meeting on a bus

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0000

The brilliant social media stars The Kabs Family (Chan and Tay) join Louise and Hannah to talk about their journey to baby number four, the pressures of modern parenting, and how they went from nervous teenagers on a bus to YouTube superstars!

Tay confesses he had to do a full presentation to convince Chan to have a fourth child, and now he's waiting on her hand and foot. From getting her McDonald's deliveries to being her "acts of service" love language. The conversation quickly turns to the infamous Push Present; Chan has been dropping heavy hints, but Tay genuinely doesn't know what this trendy social media custom is!

We dive into the chaos of family life, including the incredible story of how they met: Tay, nervous in Year 7, had to get his friend to speak to Chan's friend just to get her number after seeing her on the bus and they've been together ever since! Now, with kids aged 16, 8, and 6, they're preparing to go back to the newborn stage.

Chan opens up about the difficulty of her pregnancies (always being sick and nauseous) and the anxiety that comes with being considered a "geriatric mum" by the hospital.

Plus, you'll hearTay confessing his ultimate parenting fail: completely forgetting his newborn son when leaving the house, spoiling teenage daughters, and toddler tantrums

Meanwhile, Louise and Hannah tackle their own chaos: Louise's arachnophobia coming back with a vengeance over a tiny Lego spider, and Hannah's humiliating moment when her daughter had a tantrum and kept loudly asking for a "dick" (stick) in public!

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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.

From giggles to honest confessions, this is a parenting podcast for those who love their kids but also love to keep it real.

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When the parenting fails go from bad to worse!

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0000

If you've ever felt like getting your kid into an after-school club is harder than buying Oasis concert tickets, this episode is for you! Louise and Hannah dive deep into the most chaotic parts of parenting, starting with the logistical nightmare of securing club spaces before they instantly fill up.

We confess to the difficulty of running children to all their activities only to fall asleep at music recitals and wonder how long we have to pretend the violin doesn't sound like nails down a blackboard. We get honest about the pressure to give our kids the best start, even knowing that only 0.04% of kids become professionals at their hobby.

The chaos doesn't stop there: we share stories of kids with no filter, like Louise's daughter asking a man if he was having a baby because he was "just fat," and the unbelievable tale of a three-year-old slapping a woman's bum in public.

The shock continues as Hannah recounts her traumatic chicken pox nightmare while on holiday, which ended with her son being escorted off the plane on the way home.

We also share a mortifying listener fail about a child walking in on parents having "quiet time,"

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Money Mum Joins Us: Gemma Bird’s No-Nonsense Guide to Family Finances

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0000

We are thrilled to welcome the queen of budgeting and finance, Gemma Bird, to the podcast! Known for her brilliant, no-nonsense money-saving tips, Gemma joins Louise and Hannah to discuss the financial squeeze on parents, teaching kids the value of money, and the honest anxiety that comes with motherhood.

Gemma shares the hilarious moment her son Brody asked for a Bugatti, proving that kids truly have no concept of money! She also discusses how hard she worked, starting in an estate agent, to achieve her success and why it's vital to value that £10 note.

We debate the "Mummy Tax" and why we should teach kids to work for money (Hannah used to get 20p for cleaning the bathroom!)

She shares the completely different experiences of her first traumatic birth (where her husband kept falling asleep) versus her planned C-section.

We discuss the importance of finding those small, necessary treats, like Gemma's daily coffee, and why we shouldn't judge other mums for their choices, whether it's co-sleeping or C-sections.

It's an episode packed with brilliant tips, hilarious stories, and the honesty all parents need to hear!

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Halloween special: Your scariest parenting fails

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0000

The studio has had a massive Card Factory overhaul and Hannah and Louise have gone all out with their outfits for our massive Halloween special! Get ready for the parenting fails, spooky listener stories, and honest opinions on the one holiday where we completely undo everything we teach our kids.

In this episode, we dissect the chaos of Halloween; knocking on strangers' doors, going out at night, and loading up on sugar.

Louise confesses her crippling fear of fake spiders and cobwebs, and shares why getting hypnotised to cure her phobia was a total waste of money.

We dive into Hannah's the spooky story of her grandma's haunted house, where a seance led to weird tapping and knocking that led to the house being sold in a hurry.

Hannah also tells the utterly mortifying story of having to help her son poo on the side of the road right before a Halloween party, and then having to arrive at the host's house with the evidence... in a plastic bag for life!

We've also got some Listener Horror Stories, from a parent whose joke was so good they made a kid faint on the doorstep, to the terrifying story of a baby on the monitor telling a ghost to "go away, I'm trying to sleep!"

It's the ultimate chaotic, hilarious, and slightly spooky Halloween episode. Get the pumpkin spiced lattes ready!

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Harriet Kemsley on Divorce, dating, and Coparenting

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Welcome to Episode 14 with the hilarious stand-up comedian and single mum, Harriet Kemsley! Harriet joins us to talk all things co-parenting, getting back into the dating game after divorce, and how a tarot card reading led her to uncover a truly bizarre piece of emotional baggage (ahem, a plaster cast of her ex-husband's penis) behind her sofa.

Harriet discusses how she manages her dyspraxia, her fear of bananas and the challenges of co-parenting styles, arguing that sometimes it's simply better to handle things by text than in person.

The conversation is packed with funny and honest moments, including swapping stories about chaotic parenting fails, the weirdest things we've bought at 3 AM on Amazon (like fake poo and fake parking tickets), and that unforgettable time Louise's husband found a grenade in their garden and had to call the bomb squad!

It's an episode filled with chaos, laughter, and ultimate honesty about single mum life.

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David Gandy reveals what he was like in labour

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0000

From Supermodel to Super-Dad, David Gandy spills the tea on labour, admitting he channeled his inner Dr. Doug Ross (George Clooney's character in ER), stole the midwife's chair, and even filmed the birth, yes, including the "business end" and head crowning!

He makes a powerful point about men needing to better understand women's hormones and how important this is for expectant fathers.

We discuss the universal parent struggle, the quest for a moment of peace! David just wants 20 minutes alone on the loo, but his kids are master door-unlockers!

In this must-watch episode, David joins Louise and Hannah to reveal the hilarious, unfiltered, and surprisingly relatable truth about fatherhood.

Plus, the Usual Chaos: Louise shares her perimenopause brain fails (like forgetting a ballet pick-up and forgetting names), Hannah talks about planning a birthday party with comedians, and Hannah confesses her all-time parenting fail involving her son, a pen, and a split lip.

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Kimberly Wyatt on Toddler Chaos & Performing WEEKS After C-Section!

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Former Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt opens up on the hilarious chaos of motherhood, from the moment her postman found her toddler to the time she got baby poop right in the face.

She also spills the tea on her incredible X-Factor comeback 7 weeks after a C-section alongside Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, and all the Dolls.

She opens up about childbirth and parenting all while being part of one of the biggest girl groups of all time. Going from touring, to having her toddler tantrums and diaper disasters. You won't want to miss this incredibly honest chat about the messy, wonderful truth of motherhood.

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Davina McCall on her HUGE Big Brother SACRIFICE

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Superstar television presenter and former Big Brother host Davina McCall comes to the No Parental Guidance studio to reveal her birth stories, parenting fails and to remind us that it's OK to poo while giving birth. It was, in fact, encouraged by her midwife.

The superstar presenter and broadcasting powerhouse tells us what it's like to have brought up 3 children who are now grown up and fleeing the nest. How has she been able to balance the success of an extensive career with maternity leave we hear you ask? Only have children in September.

If you're LIVE with Big Brother, please do not swear. Big Mother on the other hand, has a mouth like a toilet! Davina admits she is an absolute potty mouth off camera. But as Louise admits, swearing comes with the territory of being a parent.

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The supermarket row that nearly ended Hannah’s relationship PLUS your parenting fails!

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Join us as we dive into the hilariously relatable chaos of parenting. This week, Hannah tells us about the supermarket row that nearly ended her 12 year relationship! Plus Louise tells us when potty training her then toddler peed in a very expensive vintage car, to the mortifying moment her child announced "we have nits!" in a crowded hairdressers.

We also get into all your parenting fails and struggles including the drama of toddler tantrums, teeth brushing, and the never-ending fight against head lice.

Whether you’ve dealt with a manky school bear or debated using baby reigns, this episode is a reminder that we’re all just trying to survive the parenting journey, one chaotic moment at a time.

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Anna Williamson spills the tea on epic tantrums, Celebs Go Dating & makes some cheeky confessions

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Join us for a hilarious and all-too-relatable chat with the brilliant Anna Williamson, a renowned TV presenter and dating expert from 'Celebs Go Dating' and a fellow parent!

We're getting real about the chaos of family life, from heated school WhatsApp group discussions to the mental load of managing schedules. Anna shares her own parenting triumphs and fails, including a side-splitting story about her daughter's public tantrum and her forgetful moment postpartum. We’ve all been there!

Anna tells us the realities of juggling work and family life. plus dealing with a sassy 6 year old, and the importance of date nights with our partners and keeping the romance alive.Get ready for some truly honest talk about the struggles of the summer holidays, how happy we are that it’s back to school season!

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BONUS EPISODE: Stretch mark hacks + Spanx tips & your funniest parenting fails

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Join Hannah East and Louise Boyce for a laugh-out-loud BONUS episode packed with stretch mark hacks (don’t try this at home!), Spanx secrets (yes, you’ve been wearing them wrong), and the funniest parenting fails yet!

Expect full-on football mum chaos, epic fails in toddler dummy weaning, and the awkward reality of teenage daughters finding things they shouldn’t in your underwear drawer.

It’s a bumper episode of real motherhood, parenting fails, and unfiltered laughs you won’t want to miss.

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The secret to surviving 6 Kids: YouTube Queen Tara Greer tells all

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Ever wonder what it's really like to be a mum of six? This week, Hannah East & Louise Boyce are joined by Tara Greer (@MeetTheGreers ) a mum of six from Birmingham, who shares her unfiltered truth about life with a big family. From managing the endless washing to the organised chaos of packing for a family holiday, she reveals how she keeps it all together.

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Comedian Rachel Parris' biggest mum fails, surviving toddler tantrums & why kids NEVER SLEEP!

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Hannah & Louise are joined by award-winning comedian, writer, and star of The Mash Report, Rachel Parris. As a mum of a 3-year-old, Rachel knows all about tantrums, toddler chaos, and the joys (and disasters) of parenting while trying to juggle a busy career.

They dive into the reality of surviving the 9-week summer holidays, from spending a fortune on kids clubs to the bittersweet truth of spending a fortune on family holidays only to end up sharing a room with all your kids. Do we all just end up drinking wine in the bathroom?

Expect chat about kids refusing bedtime, Louise’s trip to Turkey with the in-laws, Hannah’s husband ruptured appendix drama. Rachel also opens up about her own parenting journey, from navigating toddler tantrums, relying on her teenage step-kids as babysitters, and wrestling with maternal instincts.

She shares stories about wanting her child to share her love of music, the shock of the school run look vs. glam night out transformations, and what happens when your kid doesn’t even recognise you dressed up.

The conversation also takes some hilarious detours with Hannah’s swimming lesson mishaps, Louise’s kids hijacking her phone and going live, and yes… the infamous kids pooing in the street moment.

This is parenting, raw and unfiltered: messy, chaotic, funny, and very, very real.

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Hannah & Louise on bad language, morning sickness + your parenting fails revealed

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Join Hannah and Louise for another round of hilarious parenting fails! In this episode, Hannah shares the mortifying story of having morning sickness at royal invitation to Windsor Castle.

The chaos doesn't stop there, as Louise dives into the shocking moments her kids started saying swear words and the absolute disaster of trying to take a family photo.

You'll hear all about Hannah's very personal lingerie shoot on her wedding day, their weirdest pregnancy cravings, and what they’ve both done in the rage of hormones. As always, it's an unfiltered look at motherhood, the good, the bad, and the utterly cringe-worthy. You won't want to miss this!

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Ollie Locke on premature twins & his biggest parenting fails

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we're talking about the universal struggle of losing your identity after having kids and the reality of trying to make new mum friends. We get brutally honest about the biggest parenting fails (and the arguments that come with them), from kids weeing on you to what happens when your toddler learns to use the cat flap.

We also dive into some of the most serious and powerful topics, including a candid conversation with Ollie Locke about surrogacy and the journey to having twins. We open up about our own personal experiences with premature babies, changing nappies in an incubator, and the heart-wrenching five weeks spent in the NICU. And what do you do with unused embryos? We discuss the tough decisions and the reality of keeping them on ice for £1,200 a year.

This is a chaotic, hilarious, and deeply moving conversation about the unfiltered highs and lows of parenthood.

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Amy Hart’s motherhood confessions

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0000

From Love Island to nursery runs – Amy Hart joins NPG to talk motherhood without the filters. She opens up about freezing her eggs at 28, falling pregnant by surprise, and the soft-play chaos of life with a toddler. Glam, honest, and totally relatable – this is motherhood, Amy-style.

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Konnie Huq on screen-time, leaky boobs & mum life mayhem

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Is screen time ruining our kids or saving our sanity? Why were Konnie Huq’s boobs leaking at the BAFTAs? And who actually has time for Blue Peter-style crafting? (Clue: not us.)

This week on No Parental Guidance, comedy mums Hannah East and Louise Boyce (@mamastillgotit_) are joined by TV legend Konnie Huq for a no-filter chat about raising boys, teen tech tantrums and why she’s backing a sit-down wee revolution.

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Angela Scanlon's biggest mum fails

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Welcome to the first ever episode of No Parental Guidance – the brutally honest parenting podcast hosted by comedy queens Hannah East and Louise Boyce ( @mamastillgotit_ ).

This week’s guest is TV presenter, podcast host, and Strictly Come Dancing star Angela Scanlon — and let’s just say, nothing is off the table.

From pelvic floor physios and birth stories to parenting fails and the honest truth about balancing motherhood with a busy career, this is raw, unfiltered parenting chat at its finest — the kind you won’t hear anywhere else.

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No Parental Guidance Teaser

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000

Welcome to No Parental Guidance — the unfiltered, laugh-out-loud podcast 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.

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