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S9 E17: Life After Infertility: Ruth Corden on Finding Purpose Without Children


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In this powerful and deeply moving episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex and Laura welcome back Ruth Corden, a fan-favorite guest, for a raw, relatable, and hope-filled update. Ruth candidly shares her journey of embracing a life without children, overcoming the heartbreak of infertility, and redefining what fulfillment and purpose look like beyond motherhood.

Now in her 40s and thriving, Ruth opens up about:

  • Making peace with childlessness after 8+ years of trying to conceive

  • How mental health, weight loss, and fitness transformed her life

  • Losing 9 stone and finding community and confidence through the gym

  • What it means to have a “maternal heart with empty arms”Her vision for opening a residential care home for young people in foster care

  • Using humor as healing and why laughter belongs alongside grief

  • Navigating ADHD, friendships, and identity through major life transitions

  • Her psychic experience and future-facing hopes for fostering impact

    With her signature warmth, wit, and unapologetic honesty, Ruth reminds us that Plan B might actually be Plan A—and that life without children can still be rich, meaningful, and filled with love. Whether you're:

    • Living childfree after infertility

    • Struggling with pregnancy loss

    • Navigating complex friendships during infertility

    • Looking for purpose beyond motherhood

      …this episode will leave you feeling seen, heard, and uplifted.


      About The Worst Girl Gang Ever

      The Worst Girl Gang Ever is a real, honest, and emotive podcast that covers the heartbreaking subject of miscarriage, infertility, and baby loss. Expect raw conversations about unspoken experiences, hosted by TWGGE founders Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham. This show aims to break the silence and open dialogue around miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo—let’s change the narrative for future generations.

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