In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we are joined by Ali Harris — bestselling author, mother, and now the writer of her most personal and powerful novel yet, This Wasn’t Meant to Happen.Ali shares her heartbreaking but inspiring journey through termination for medical reasons (TFMR) following a devastating Edwards Syndrome (Trisomy 18) diagnosis. She opens up about navigating grief, the silence around baby loss, and how writing became both a way to honour her daughter, Poppy, and a means of helping others feel less alone.We discuss: Ali’s personal story of loss, love, and resilience Why conversations around stillbirth, miscarriage, and TFMR are so often silenced The role of writing, creativity, and storytelling in processing grief How This Wasn’t Meant to Happen gives voice to the hidden experiences of parents who lose a baby The importance of community, connection, and changing how society talks about pregnancy lossAbout The Worst Girl Gang EverThe 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.Support and Resources:Access The WarriorshipThe Warriorship is our free peer to peer membership platform, connecting you with others who ‘just get it’ through whats app groups, online drop in sessions, a book club, creative workshops and informative webinars. Join now and instantly connect with others who understand the challenges you face.⁠https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/membership/ ⁠Our bookWe are here to tell you that you are entitled to grieve, and that your grief is not disproportionate to your loss. We are here to open up the dialogue around miscarriage, so we don’t perpetuate the shame, judgement and isolation so many of us feel following pregnancy loss. We are here to equip you with knowledge, tools and guidance to support and help you in whatever way you need.⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/0008524998/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&⁠This Wasn’t Meant to HappenPublished by One More Chapter and for release on 11th September 2025 (£9.99). Order on Amazon HERE.Sofie Jensen has always lived by logic ― calculating risk, staying in control, believing that if she did everything right, life would follow the rules. But nothing could prepare her for the unimaginable: the stillbirth of her baby boy.Now, grief carves a hollow space where joy once lived, and love ― so fierce, so fragile ― teeters on the edge. Nothing adds up anymore. Not the life she had. Not the future she imagined. Told with quiet strength and breathtaking honesty, This Wasn’t Meant to Happen is a searing but beautiful portrait of love, grief and the tender, complicated path back to hope. For anyone who has ever lost, longed, or held on when letting go felt impossible.You can read more about Ali’s personal experience of baby loss and her writing journey on her free Substack: aliharrisauthor.substack.com, and follow her on Instagram: @aliharriswriter.Ali will also be appearing at events across the UK to discuss her book and baby loss with fellow authors (more dates to come): Wednesday 10th September – In conversation with Cesca Major at Four Bears Bookshop, Reading → Event details Monday 15th

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 powerful episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we sit down with Lucy Frank, a qualified psychosexual and relationship therapist, to dive into the emotional and intimate realities couples face when dealing with infertility, miscarriage, childlessness not by choice, and sexual dysfunction.We talk openly about the impact of fertility struggles on sex and intimacy, including how IVF, miscarriage trauma, and the pressure to conceive can erode desire, communication, and connection. Lucy shares both clinical insights and her own deeply personal experience of involuntary childlessness and relationship loss, bringing unmatched empathy and authenticity to this often-silenced topic.In this episode, you’ll learn: What a psychosexual therapist does and how they support couples struggling with intimacy issues and sexual dysfunction The complex emotional fallout of deciding to stop fertility treatment and how to process grief, identity loss, and shifting life plans The psychological and relational effects of miscarriage, IVF trauma, and childlessness on long-term relationships How to rebuild intimacy and trust after infertility – from communication tips to non-penetrative intimacy exercises Why men are increasingly seeking therapy for erectile dysfunction, performance anxiety, and emotional burnout in the fertility journey How to support your partner while also protecting your own emotional boundaries during a time of intense personal griefThis is an unmissable conversation for anyone navigating the complex crossroads of grief, identity, intimacy, and fertility.About The Worst Girl Gang EverThe 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.Support and Resources:Access The WarriorshipThe Warriorship is our free peer to peer membership platform, connecting you with others who ‘just get it’ through whats app groups, online drop in sessions, a book club, creative workshops and informative webinars. Join now and instantly connect with others who understand the challenges you face.⁠https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/membership/ ⁠Our bookWe are here to tell you that you are entitled to grieve, and that your grief is not disproportionate to your loss. We are here to open up the dialogue around miscarriage, so we don’t perpetuate the shame, judgement and isolation so many of us feel following pregnancy loss. We are here to equip you with knowledge, tools and guidance to support and help you in whatever way you need.⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/0008524998/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&⁠Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 heartfelt episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we welcome Alicia — a passionate baby loss advocate, mother of three living children, and a woman who has bravely walked through unimaginable grief. Alicia shares her raw, deeply personal journey of miscarriage, stillbirth, pregnancy after loss, and the traumatic gaps in maternity care, particularly for Black women in the UK.Topics Covered in This Episode: Alicia’s first devastating stillbirth at nearly 5 months pregnant The emotional trauma of grieving in a non-soundproofed maternity ward Navigating a new pregnancy just weeks after loss Living with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) and high-risk pregnancies The emotional toll of recurrent miscarriage, including vanishing twin syndrome Faith, mental health, and finding purpose after loss Advocating for bereavement care reform and Black maternal health Creating DOTE Bags — care packages for parents grieving baby loss Why fathers and partners deserve more recognition and support in baby loss experiencesAlicia courageously opens up about her experience as a Black mother navigating the UK maternity system — including shocking disparities, dismissed symptoms, and the lack of empathy she faced following multiple losses. She explains why she is now petitioning for improved bereavement care, including soundproofed hospital spaces for grieving families and better mental health support.She also discusses her project, The DOTE Bag Initiative, providing self-care essentials and emotional comfort to parents experiencing miscarriage or stillbirth, especially around sensitive times like Father’s Day.About The Worst Girl Gang EverThe 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.Support and ResourcesAccess The WarriorshipThe Warriorship is our free peer to peer membership platform, connecting you with others who ‘just get it’ through whats app groups, online drop in sessions, a book club, creative workshops and informative webinars. Join now and instantly connect with others who understand the challenges you face.https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/membership/Our bookWe are here to tell you that you are entitled to grieve, and that your grief is not disproportionate to your loss. We are here to open up the dialogue around miscarriage, so we don’t perpetuate the shame, judgement and isolation so many of us feel following pregnancy loss. We are here to equip you with knowledge, tools and guidance to support and help you in whatever way you need.https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/0008524998/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 powerful and deeply emotional episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we reconnect with author, teacher and IVF warrior Laura Gallagher – also known as @RoboMummy – as she opens up about her ongoing fertility journey, life after loss, and the healing process after multiple miscarriages, including two traumatic ectopic pregnancies.Laura first joined us back in 2021 to discuss the release of her children’s book Robo Babies and her experience with IVF to conceive her son. Since then, her journey has taken many unexpected turns – from natural conceptions she never thought possible, to heartbreaking losses, emergency surgery abroad, and finding healing through therapy, spirituality, and radical self-reflection.In this episode, Laura shares: The emotional and physical toll of ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage Navigating fertility challenges after IVF – and what happens when it doesn't work The impact of baby loss on mental health and marriage Finding comfort through manifestation, energy healing, and spiritual perspective The pressure of trying to conceive again while parenting after infertility How she's learned to live with acceptance and even gratitude after loss Open conversations with children about IVF, grief, and resilienceThis episode is full of raw honesty, emotional growth, and comforting insight for anyone facing infertility, pregnancy loss, or the pressure of expanding a family after IVF. Laura’s spiritual lens and refreshing vulnerability will speak deeply to those who’ve ever felt “left behind” on the path to parenthood.About The Worst Girl Gang EverThe 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.Support and ResourcesAccess The WarriorshipThe Warriorship is our free peer to peer membership platform, connecting you with others who ‘just get it’ through whats app groups, online drop in sessions, a book club, creative workshops and informative webinars. Join now and instantly connect with others who understand the challenges you face.⁠https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/membership/⁠Our bookWe are here to tell you that you are entitled to grieve, and that your grief is not disproportionate to your loss. We are here to open up the dialogue around miscarriage, so we don’t perpetuate the shame, judgement and isolation so many of us feel following pregnancy loss. We are here to equip you with knowledge, tools and guidance to support and help you in whatever way you need.⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/0008524998/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&⁠Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 impactWith 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 EverThe 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.Support and ResourcesAccess The WarriorshipThe Warriorship is our free peer to peer membership platform, connecting you with others who ‘just get it’ through whats app groups, online drop in sessions, a book club, creative workshops and informative webinars. Join now and instantly connect with others who understand the challenges you face.https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/membership/Our bookWe are here to tell you that you are entitled to grieve, and that your grief is not disproportionate to your loss. We are here to open up the dialogue around miscarriage, so we don’t perpetuate the shame, judgement and isolation so many of us feel following pregnancy loss. We are here to equip you with knowledge, tools and guidance to support and help you in whatever way you need.https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/0008524998/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 harrowing and unflinchingly honest episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we are joined by Victoria from Texas, whose journey through a molar pregnancy, emergency D&Cs, and chemotherapy will leave you stunned, heartbroken, and ultimately inspired.What began as a joyful pregnancy quickly spiraled into a medical nightmare involving a rare gestational trophoblastic disease, repeated molar tissue regrowth, life-threatening hemorrhage, and chemo-induced menopause. With her husband stationed miles away and parenting her son alone, Victoria endured procedures, isolation, and unimaginable emotional pain—culminating in a powerful moment where she almost gave up.But she didn't. Instead, she fought to reclaim her life, found strength in community, and turned her trauma into a mission to raise awareness about molar pregnancies and support others going through the same.This is a must-listen for anyone who has experienced pregnancy loss, cancer treatment, postpartum depression, or felt utterly alone in their pain. The early symptoms of a molar pregnancy and how it's often misdiagnosed. What it's like to be told you're pregnant with a tumor. The reality of going through chemotherapy after a pregnancy complication. How hormone crashes and chemo-induced menopause affect mental health. The life-saving importance of therapy, support groups, and honest conversations. Why community storytelling matters in reproductive healthcare. How Victoria’s viral TikTok sparked a movement of awareness and support.⚠️ Trigger Warning:This episode contains detailed discussions of pregnancy loss, medical trauma, suicidal ideation, and chemotherapy. Listener discretion is advised.About The Worst Girl Gang EverThe 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.Support and ResourcesAccess The WarriorshipThe Warriorship is our free peer to peer membership platform, connecting you with others who ‘just get it’ through whats app groups, online drop in sessions, a book club, creative workshops and informative webinars. Join now and instantly connect with others who understand the challenges you face.https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/membership/Our bookWe are here to tell you that you are entitled to grieve, and that your grief is not disproportionate to your loss. We are here to open up the dialogue around miscarriage, so we don’t perpetuate the shame, judgement and isolation so many of us feel following pregnancy loss. We are here to equip you with knowledge, tools and guidance to support and help you in whatever way you need.https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/0008524998/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 powerful and deeply moving episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we sit down with Indra, a Glasgow-based theatre maker, to explore the raw and unspoken reality of pregnancy loss at a young age. Indra shares her personal journey of grief, isolation, and ultimately, transformation through art.At just 13 weeks into an unplanned pregnancy, Indra experienced a silent miscarriage — a traumatic event made even more difficult by her youth, lack of romantic support, and societal stigma. In this candid conversation, she opens up about the lack of validation and support, particularly for young people navigating pregnancy loss outside of traditional family structures.We also discuss her new one-woman show, "Float", debuting at the Edinburgh Fringe as part of the Made in Scotland showcase. Using space metaphors and powerful storytelling, Indra reclaims her grief and invites the audience to see pregnancy loss through a new lens — one of love, maternal identity, and unspoken pain.What You’ll Hear in This Episode: The experience of miscarriage at 13 weeks and how the medical system responded Why grief looks different when you're not in a long-term relationship How societal expectations invalidate the experiences of young mothers The emotional and administrative "grief load" no one talks about How Indra turned trauma into healing by writing a theatre show How the show “Float” explores grief through the metaphor of a failed space mission Navigating dating and future motherhood after loss Building a support system and the importance of grief communitiesAbout “Float”: Set against the backdrop of space exploration, Float tells the story of a failed mission and an invisible loss. With projection, storytelling, and poetic metaphors, Indra reclaims her experience of miscarriage and challenges societal narratives around what makes a mother.About The Worst Girl Gang EverThe 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.Support and Resources:Access The WarriorshipThe Warriorship is our free peer to peer membership platform, connecting you with others who ‘just get it’ through whats app groups, online drop in sessions, a book club, creative workshops and informative webinars. Join now and instantly connect with others who understand the challenges you face.https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/membership/Our bookWe are here to tell you that you are entitled to grieve, and that your grief is not disproportionate to your loss. We are here to open up the dialogue around miscarriage, so we don’t perpetuate the shame, judgement and isolation so many of us feel following pregnancy loss. We are here to equip you with knowledge, tools and guidance to support and help you in whatever way you need.https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/0008524998/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 deeply emotional episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we sit down with Pete Grimwade, a bereaved father whose unimaginable journey through neonatal loss inspired an awe-inspiring physical and emotional challenge: running 10 marathons in 10 days wearing a 10kg vest, raising nearly £30,000 for 10 life-saving charities.Pete opens up about the pregnancy complications and birth of his daughter Isabella, who was born with multiple complex medical conditions including AVSD (Atrioventricular Septal Defect), dextrocardia, scoliosis, cleft lip, and Goldenhar Syndrome. He shares how he and his wife Charlotte navigated NICU life, the heart-wrenching loss of their baby girl at 10 weeks old, and their battle with grief, trauma, and postnatal mental health.But Pete didn’t stop at surviving the grief - he ran with it. Literally.This is a story of resilience, fundraising, parental love, and community support. Pete’s 10 marathons became not only a physical feat but a way to honour Isabella’s legacy and give back to the services that supported their family. The raw truth of neonatal death and baby loss grief The life and legacy of baby Isabella Goldenhar Syndrome and complex congenital heart defects Coping mechanisms for bereaved fathers Using running and fitness as grief therapy Building community through fundraising and awareness Navigating grief while others in your family are experiencing parenthood How to set emotional boundaries with compassion Resources that helped: including The Worst Girl Gang Ever podcastRonald McDonald House, Evelina London, British Heart Foundation, Bliss, Sands, CLAPA (Cleft Lip and Palate Association), The Early Birth Association, Samaritans, Goldenhar UK, and For Louis.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.Support and Resources:Access The WarriorshipThe Warriorship is our free peer to peer membership platform, connecting you with others who ‘just get it’ through whats app groups, online drop in sessions, a book club, creative workshops and informative webinars. Join now and instantly connect with others who understand the challenges you face.https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/membership/Our bookWe are here to tell you that you are entitled to grieve, and that your grief is not disproportionate to your loss. We are here to open up the dialogue around miscarriage, so we don’t perpetuate the shame, judgement and isolation so many of us feel following pregnancy loss. We are here to equip you with knowledge, tools and guidance to support and help you in whatever way you need.https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/0008524998/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 deeply moving episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we sit down with Ellie, a bereaved mother who courageously shares her experience of stillbirth at 38 weeks and her ongoing journey through grief, advocacy, and healing.Ellie tells the story of her daughter Matilda (Tilly), who was tragically stillborn following a failed ECV (external cephalic version). She opens up about navigating a healthy pregnancy turned heartbreak, challenging the healthcare system, and pushing for transparency and answers through bereavement reviews and hospital investigations.This week, you will hear about: Losing a baby at 38 weeks to stillbirth and the silence around it Ellie’s instinct, the ECV procedure, and the overlooked warning signs Advocating for your baby and your care: asking the hard questions How to prepare for hospital reviews and bereavement investigations What can go wrong with ECV and umbilical cord placement Grieving as a couple and finding strength in partnership Pregnancy after loss: guilt, fear, and hope for the future Memorialising your baby: "Tilly’s Trekkers", strawberry tributes, and staying connected The importance of speaking your baby’s name and normalising open grief Helping others feel confident to support bereaved parentsAbout The Worst Girl Gang EverThe 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.Support and Resources:Access The WarriorshipThe Warriorship is our free peer to peer membership platform, connecting you with others who ‘just get it’ through whats app groups, online drop in sessions, a book club, creative workshops and informative webinars. Join now and instantly connect with others who understand the challenges you face.https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/membership/Our bookWe are here to tell you that you are entitled to grieve, and that your grief is not disproportionate to your loss. We are here to open up the dialogue around miscarriage, so we don’t perpetuate the shame, judgement and isolation so many of us feel following pregnancy loss. We are here to equip you with knowledge, tools and guidance to support and help you in whatever way you need.https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/0008524998/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 powerful episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we sit down with writer and grieving mother Annie Peppiatt, and placental researcher Sharanam Soni, to explore the devastating reality of stillbirth, the silent epidemic of placenta-related complications, and the hope rising through pioneering medical research into delayed villous maturation (DVM).Annie shares the raw and deeply personal story of losing her daughter, Ness, at 38 weeks of pregnancy, despite a previously healthy pregnancy. She speaks candidly about the trauma, guilt, and the haunting “what ifs” that plague so many bereaved mothers. We also explore her healing journey, including the inception of the Ness Fund, which now supports life-saving research into placental disorders at Tommy’s.Sharanam, a passionate reproductive science researcher, brings a unique perspective to the discussion - explaining the science behind delayed villous maturation, why it's so under-researched, and how this work could help identify at-risk pregnancies before it’s too late.This is an essential listen for: Parents who’ve experienced stillbirth or miscarriage Advocates of maternal and fetal health Health professionals seeking to understand grief and placental pathology Anyone navigating pregnancy after loss, reproductive trauma, or infertilityTogether, Annie and Sharanam are changing the narrative - from silence to science, from grief to legacy.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.Support and ResourcesAccess The WarriorshipThe Warriorship is our free peer to peer membership platform, connecting you with others who ‘just get it’ through whats app groups, online drop in sessions, a book club, creative workshops and informative webinars. Join now and instantly connect with others who understand the challenges you face. ⁠https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/membership/⁠Our bookWe are here to tell you that you are entitled to grieve, and that your grief is not disproportionate to your loss. We are here to open up the dialogue around miscarriage, so we don’t perpetuate the shame, judgement and isolation so many of us feel following pregnancy loss. We are here to equip you with knowledge, tools and guidance to support and help you in whatever way you need.⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/0008524998/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&Sharanam’s literature review (it is open access):https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0143400424006635?via%3DihubTommy’s leaflet on Delayed Villous Maturation:https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/pregnancy-complications/delayed-villous-maturation-dvm⁠Our Instagram accounts @this_ache_has_a_name (where I write about Ness) @nessfund (where we speak about our fundraising but also share updates of Sharanam’s work) @ness_littlelibrary (for book recommendations and to request to borrow a book for free)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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