The Worst Girl Gang Ever

During this episode we chat with our pal Jayna about miscarriage, complications, and the difficulties we face when we come face to face with the fact that everything 'might not' be ok. 

We chat about childhood beliefs and how they are challenged when we don't fall into the 'disney narrative' and how this can shake more than just our confidence in the ability to have a baby. 

We also talk about testing and the gap in knowledge between natural pregnancy and IVF - if you're in this gap, give this episode a listen! 

We recorded this in December.... so please excuse the weather chat.... it was a different time!!! 

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

In this episode, Amanda shares her personal journey through fertility challenges, including her diagnosis of Mosaic Turner Syndrome and her experiences with IVF. She discusses the emotional rollercoaster of the IVF process, the importance of managing expectations, and the joy of motherhood after a long and difficult journey. Amanda emphasizes the need for support and open conversations about fertility issues, highlighting the significance of having a trusted doctor and community during this challenging time.

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

This week we chat to Louisa, founder of ‘Zion’s Lighthouse’ and host of podcast ‘Love, life & loss’ (links at the bottom of the shownotes) 

Louisa shares her journey through miscarriage and how the loss of her beautiful Zion after he was born prematurely inspired her to start ‘Zion’s Lighthouse’ an organisation devoted to advocacy, support and education around Baby Loss. 

Listen to Louisa’s podcast on spotify ‘Love, Life & Loss’ 

https://open.spotify.com/show/4VTbAKipdy2KGNFN2gkr1k

https://www.zionslighthouse.co.uk/

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

THIS IS A BIG FAT TRIGGER WARNING - In this episode we talk about suicide and mental health. 

In this episode, Bex shares her recent traumatic experience and how she's managing her mental health while navigating life after a devastating event. Laura and Bex discuss the importance of self-care, community support, and upcoming events to raise awareness and funds.

Our autumn campaigns to register, simply fill in this form!

London to Brighton cycle ride 

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/twggef2026l2b

Run 10k to Raise 10k 

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/run10koct26

Royal Parks Half Marathon

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/rphmtwgge

Little Big Book Drop

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/thelittlebigbookdrop

Just because we smile, doesn't mean we're over it. 

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/justbecause

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

Ooof, this is an emotional one people. 

This week we chat to Sian Gardner https://www.instagram.com/flicks_and_red_lips/ We last had her on the podcast back in season 8 (no one can remember the episode number, but it was forty something) 

In our previous episode, Sian talked about the loss of her baby boy, Chase to a TFMR (termination for medical reasons) 

Since we recorded, Sian has gone on to experience another TFMR with her daughter Aubrey. 

In this epsiode, we talk about the strength of the TFMR community, the help that Sian has sought out and received and the pain of losing a second child in this way, alongside the joy she was able to find during her pregnancy and birth with Aubrey. 

This is a hugely personal and emotional episode, but one that is full of inspiration and beauty. 

There’s support for TFMR out there - here are the resources we cover in this podcast episode.

Ellie’s Gift - https://www.ellies.gift/

ARC - https://www.arc-uk.org/

Mental health Midwfie - https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealth_midwife/

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

Do your boobs hang low, can you tie them in a bow? 

This is basically the energy levels we’re bringing to you this week. 

Bex is fresh off her UK photography tour for our upcoming exhibition (although is far from being actually fresh) and the girls chat about the tour itself, the exhibition in October at the vagina museum & how you can get involved. 

It’s a very lighthearted one, with LOTS of singing, bickering and LOL’s. 

You can find details on our campaign and exhibition here: 

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/justbecause

If you would like to find out more about how you can get involved, please email [email protected] with Exhibition in the subject line. 

We are also looking for sponsors & Partnerships xxx

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

This week we chat to Amy & Nat from Riot about the dark comedy they have written ‘A thirty something’s guide to your first miscarriage’ The girls are currently fundraising to make this film a reality and Bex & Laura are getting involved to help bang that drum even louder (they have also been promised cameo roles) 

We ask that if you’ve ever felt your experience has been minimised, if you’ve ever been the victim of a sentence starting with ‘at least’ donate a pound to help bring this film into existence, not just for now, but so it can be found by women in the future, searching for something that makes them feel less alone. 

You can donate here: 

https://greenlit.com/project/thirty-somethings-guide-your-first-miscarriage

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

💔 Episode Summary

In this episode, Serena shares her story of pregnancy, loss, and everything that came after.

She talks about the early excitement of becoming a mum, and how quickly things changed as she was faced with difficult decisions no one ever expects to make. Serena opens up about the emotional weight of that time, navigating medical conversations, uncertainty, and the kind of grief that’s hard to put into words.

We talk about the role of healthcare and how support, or lack of it, can shape your experience during pregnancy and loss. Serena reflects on how grief showed up for her in ways she didn’t expect, and how returning to everyday life, including work, felt far from simple.

This episode is about the complexity of loss, the courage it takes to keep going, and the importance of giving yourself the space and care you need along the way.

💬 Key Takeaways

•  Pregnancy can begin with hope and excitement, before everything shifts unexpectedly. 
•  Experiences within the healthcare system can deeply affect how loss is processed. 
•  Being faced with difficult decisions during pregnancy can feel overwhelming and isolating. 
•  Grief after loss is complex and can show up in unexpected ways. 
•  Support from healthcare professionals can make a meaningful difference. 
•  Returning to work after loss isn’t always straightforward and may take time. 
•  Resilience often grows quietly through lived experience. 
•  Self-care is not a luxury, it’s a necessity after emotional trauma.

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

 Today Bex & Laura get to grips with hard hitting questions such as 

“Who leaves long voice notes when a text would do fine…” 

It’s a lighthearted one this week, keep those questions coming, none too silly or too adventurous. We’ll answer anything (as you will hear) email in [email protected]

Sending so much love. 

Bex & Laura xx

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

💔 Episode Summary

In this episode, Shruti Trivedi shares her deeply personal journey through grief, motherhood, and finding her way back to herself.

She opens up about the many layers of loss she has experienced, including pregnancy loss, and how those experiences shaped her path into mental health and life coaching. Shruti talks honestly about what it’s like to carry grief while continuing with everyday life, and how long it can take to truly allow yourself to feel what’s been pushed aside.

We also explore the cultural stigma around mental health, and how that can make it even harder to talk about loss or seek support. Shruti reflects on the role therapy played in helping her process emotions she had buried for years, and why being seen and validated can be so powerful.

Through everything, she shares how she continues to honour her babies in meaningful ways, and how her work has become part of that legacy. This episode is about resilience, identity, and the slow, ongoing process of healing — and a reminder that you’re allowed to feel it all.

💬 Key Takeaways

• Shruti’s connection to psychology started early and shaped the path she would eventually return to.
• Living with epilepsy brought unexpected challenges and changes to her life.
• Her career shifted over time as she navigated personal circumstances and loss.
• The pandemic became a turning point, prompting her to pursue her passion for mental health.
• Pregnancy loss had a profound and lasting impact on her life.
• Grief needs space — allowing yourself to feel is an important part of healing.
• Cultural stigma can make it harder to speak openly about mental health and loss.
• Therapy helped Shruti feel seen and validated after years of holding everything in.
• She honours her babies through rituals and through the work she now does.
• Finding purpose and passion can be part of rebuilding after loss.

Shruti can be found at @tulsiheals_life_coaching on Instagram or email [email protected]

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk