No Parental Guidance

By Hannah East & Louise BoyceComedy Comedy Interviews Parenting Kids & Family

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June 08 "I’m really excited. I’m so happy." - Kelsey Parker Shares Her New Pregnancy Joy
Joining us on the sofa today is a true force of nature. Actress, dancer, podcaster, and brilliant entrepreneur Kelsey Parker sits down with Louise and Hannah for one of her most raw, unfiltered, and deeply moving conversations yet.
From navigating the devastating loss of her husband, Tom Parker (The Wanted), in 2022, to tragically losing her baby son, Phoenix, last summer, Kelsey has faced a lifetime of unimaginable heartache before even hitting her mid-thirties. Yet, she remains a absolute beacon of hope, resilience, and infectious energy.
In this episode, Kelsey opens up about the bittersweet joy of being pregnant again with her partner Will, the horrific reality of being trolled online while grieving her son, and why she refuses to let toxic internet culture dictate her timeline for happiness. She also shares the beautiful, undeniable spiritual signs Tom sends the family from beyond, and the hilarious, chaotic delivery room memories that keep his spirit alive in their household every single day.
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RESOURCES IF NEEDED
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Website: sands.org.uk
Tommy’s
Tommy's is a major pregnancy charity that funds ground-breaking research into miscarriage, stillbirth, and premature birth, while providing expert-led emotional support.
Website: tommys.org
Saying Goodbye (The Mariposa Trust)
Saying Goodbye provides comprehensive support and advice to anyone who has suffered the loss of a baby at any stage of pregnancy, at birth, or in infancy.
Website: sayinggoodbye.org
The Miscarriage Association
If you are dealing with pregnancy loss in the earlier stages, this organization is dedicated to ensuring you don't have to go through it alone.
Website: miscarriageassociation.org.uk
🤍 A gentle reminder: If you are in immediate distress or need urgent mental health support, please reach out to your local NHS services, call 111, or contact the Samaritans on 116 123 at any time of day or night. You do not have to carry this alone.

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47 min
June 01 Andrea McLean On Making The Same Marriage Mistakes Twice “Red Flags Are Not Bunting"
What happens when the cameras stop rolling and the real work of survival begins?
In today’s episode of No Parental Guidance, we are joined by the incredibly honest, brilliant, and unfiltered Andrea McLean. For over two decades, Andrea was a staple in our living rooms—from the GMTV sofa to anchoring Loose Women, interviewing icons like Oprah Winfrey and Beyoncé.
But behind the polished TV career, Andrea was navigating a series of brutal, silent battles off-camera.
In this deeply raw and revealing conversation, Andrea opens up about the reality of parenting through two horrific public divorces, navigating toxic relationships, and facing the isolating "school gate side-eye" when the headlines hit.
She also busts the taboos around midlife health, sharing the terrifying reality of being forced into surgical menopause after a full hysterectomy at 46, why it made intimacy incredibly painful, and how it impacts a marriage. Plus, she shares the shocking reality of her secret 2019 mental health breakdown, surviving PTSD, and the recent financial ruin that saw her selling furniture just to buy groceries.
This is a story about motherhood, mistakes, resilience, and ultimate survival. You do not want to miss this!

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1 hr 4 min
May 25 Laura Anderson’s Love Island Reality - “I felt very physically undesirable”
This week on No Parental Guidance, Hannah and Louise are joined by the unfiltered and brilliant Laura Anderson (Love Island). Laura opens up like never before about the devastating emotional toll of navigating a highly public breakup with Gary Lucy while pregnant, why she turned to therapy to survive the tabloid press, and the raw truth about their ongoing co-parenting dynamic.
Plus, Laura drops an absolute bombshell: she shares the exact, emotional video of the moment her daughter Bonnie Rose was born! From hypnobirthing dreams to an emergency epidural and postpartum hemorrhaging, this is an unfiltered look at motherhood you won't see anywhere else.
The girls also dive into the "cheating epidemic," why men bring unhealed trauma into relationships, and Laura’s fresh heartbreak following her recent split from footballer Clark Robertson.
But first, Hannah and Louise kick off the episode with their weekly parenting therapy, featuring a nightmare school run involving brand-new Clarks school shoes and a family holiday ferry trip that went wrong five times over a lost set of car keys! 🚗⚓

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57 min
May 18 "I Whispered I Hate You So The Kids Wouldn't Wake Up" Joanna Page On Marriage & Motherhood | No Parental Guidance
The legendary Joanna Page (Stacey Shipman herself!) joins us in the studio for an unfiltered, hilarious, and deeply relatable chat about everything from the Gavin & Stacey finale to those iconic (and awkward!) scenes in Love Actually.

Joanna opens up about the "horrific" emotions of filming the final moments of Gavin & Stacey, the reality of being "fondled" by Martin Freeman on a film set, and the hilarious parenting "fails" that involve accidental confrontations in holiday toilets! We dive deep into the mental load of motherhood, body image after four kids, and navigating the perimenopause.

Whether you’re a fan of Welsh icons, a parent in the thick of it, or just here for the behind-the-scenes Hollywood tea, this episode is for you!

Are you the "admin parent" in the WhatsApp groups? Have you ever had a holiday "mamma bear" moment that went totally wrong? Let us know in the comments below! We read every single one.

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1 hr 10 min
May 11 Amy Childs On Getting A Boob Job At 17, Her Dad Calling Her A Freak & Why She Regrets Her Cosmetic Surgery
This week we're joined by the legendary Amy Childs. TOWIE original, mum of four, newlywed, and one of the most refreshingly honest guests we've ever had in the room.

And yes… this episode absolutely goes there.

From emergency C-sections and prolapsed cords to potty training disasters, £400 Amazon sprees, and why she genuinely cannot be bothered after a long day, Amy holds nothing back.

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53 min
May 04 Hannah and Louise can’t stop laughing at THIS! | No Parental Guidance
Can you make it through these stories without laughing? Because we certainly couldn’t. In this episode of No Parental Guidance, Hannah and Louise take on the "Last One Laughing" Challenge. Inspired by the hit show, they go head-to-head to see who can keep a straight face while sharing the most "educational" (and by educational, we mean absolutely traumatizing) parenting moments.
Things take a turn very quickly as we dive into your NPG Community Fails. We’re talking about everything from accidental public broadcasts about butt plugs to the now-legendary "Bat’s Nose" observation that has changed how we look at anatomy forever.
In this episode:
The LOL Challenge: Hannah and Louise try to keep it together while discussing "poo hands" and swimming pool disasters.
The Bluetooth Betrayal: Why you should always check your car settings before listening to us at the beach.
The "Bat's Nose": A 4-year-old’s brutal honesty that sent us straight to Google Images (and we regret it).
Toast Trauma & Sheep Milk: The wedding day mishap you have to hear to believe.
Are you a "Bat Enthusiast" or just a parent hanging by a thread? Let us know your biggest fail in the comments!
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34 min
April 27 Jess Wright Discusses the Reality of Postnatal Depression & Maternal Wellbeing
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.
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46 min
April 22 Millennial Nostalgia & The Science of Mitosis with Matt Green | No Parental Guidance Bonus
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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21 min
April 20 The Rapping Science Teacher: Making GCSE Revision Fun for Millions | No Parental Guidance
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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42 min
April 15 Pregnancy Waxing Horrors & Retinol Fails with Genevieve Turley | No Parental Guidance
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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29 min

About No Parental Guidance

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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