The Worst Girl Gang Ever

S8 E43 | Finding Hope Together: Caitlin and Ollie’s Journey Through Loss and Advocacy


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In this candid and heartfelt episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, Bex and Laura speak with Caitlin and Ollie, a couple who bravely share their experiences with pregnancy loss and the impact it had on their relationship. Caitlin and Ollie recount the unique challenges they faced as a couple, highlighting how miscarriage affected both partners emotionally. Their story sheds light on the complexities of grief and the emotional toll of recurring pregnancy loss, along with the difficulty of receiving limited support from workplaces and medical professionals.

Caitlin and Ollie open up about their experiences navigating loss, from insensitive terminology used in medical settings to Ollie’s determination to advocate for better support in his workplace. As a firefighter, Ollie has worked to revise baby loss policies within his service, underscoring the importance of providing compassionate support in male-dominated workplaces. This episode also touches on Caitlin’s health journey, their ongoing hope to start a family, and the resilience needed to keep going.

Key Topics Discussed:

  • Caitlin and Ollie's story: Navigating grief as a couple
  • The impact of terminology and support in medical settings
  • Raising awareness and improving workplace policies for bereaved parents
  • Advocating for emotional support in male-dominated professions
  • The journey to find answers and medical support for recurrent pregnancy loss
  • The importance of partner support and breaking the silence around grief
  • About the Podcast:

    The Worst Girl Gang Ever is a real, emotive podcast addressing miscarriage, infertility, and baby loss. Hosted by founders Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham, each episode creates space for open conversations, giving voice to experiences that often go unspoken. This podcast aims to break the silence around pregnancy loss, fostering a compassionate community for all impacted.

    For information on The Warriorship—a membership offering support and resources for life after baby loss—visit: https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/warriorship.

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