No Parental Guidance

Epizodes

• Savage Farts, Vasectomy Disasters & 1 Year of Parenting Chaos! 20.07.2026 41min

  Welcome back to No Parental Guidance! We cannot believe it, but we have officially hit our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! 🎂✨ To celebrate surviving 12 months of unfiltered parenting chat, we are looking back at our absolute favorite, most hilarious, and deeply moving highlights from the past year. From iconic celebrity confessions to the moments that left us crying in the studio, absolutely nothing is off-limits in this special "best bits" trip down memory lane. We’re diving back into Jordan Banjo's legendary (and highly awkward) vasectomy tape incident, Andrea McLean's "crisp" revenge fart, and Lucy Watson's legendary tea-and-toast event. Plus, we look back on the deeply emotional moments that bonded us forever, including Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Professor Green opening up about their raw pregnancy journeys. Whether you’ve been with us since day one or you’re just joining the chaos, thank you for being the best community we could ask for. Grab a cuppa (or a giant glass of wine), and let's celebrate a whole year of getting it hilariously wrong together! If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to help our amazing community keep growing! 🕒 Timestamps 00:00 Favourite Podcast Highlights 01:46 Hilarious Parenting Fails 04:07 Jordan Banjo Vasectomy Story 08:04 Adam Kay IVF Journey 15:09 Love Actually Cast Secrets 17:43 Charlotte Dawson Baby Chaos 19:19 Celebrity Impressions Challenge 22:50 Emotional Miscarriage Stories 26:41 Amy Childs Motherhood Stories 30:35 Podcast Outro And Subscribe 🔗 Connect With Us & Our Guests Follow us on Instagram: @no_parental_guidance Follow Jordan Banjo on Instagram: @jordanbanjo Follow Adam Kay on Instagram: @amateuradam Follow Joanna Page on Instagram: @joannapageofficial Follow Charlotte Dawson on Instagram: @charlottedawsy Follow Sophie Ellis-Bextor on Instagram: @sophieellisbextor Follow Professor Green on Instagram: @professorgreen 💬 Community Question of the Week! We want to hear from YOU! What has been your absolute favorite moment, guest, or outright disaster from our first year of the podcast? Or better yet, what is your own ultimate "I need the ground to swallow me up" parenting fail? Let us know in the comments below! 👇 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Professor Green Opens Up: “40 Years Of Being Me Nearly Killed Me" 13.07.2026 49min

  Welcome back to No Parental Guidance! In today’s episode, we are joined by the brilliant British rapper and television personality, Professor Green (Stephen Manderson). Stephen joins us for an incredibly candid, raw, and hilarious chat about the realities of modern fatherhood. From the absolute chaos of clumsy tots and A&E trips to the deeply emotional realities of co-parenting, postpartum relationship strains, and navigating a late-in-life ADHD and Autism diagnosis—nothing is off-limits. Stephen also opens up about his own unconventional childhood, how he breaks generational cycles of trauma with his son Slimane, and treats us to a deeply moving, EXCLUSIVE live rap from his upcoming album. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Nathan Henry and his mum on Geordie Shore, tackling trolls & parenting in a social media world 06.07.2026 46min

  We have a brilliant episode for you this week, and while Louise is away having a lovely time schmoozing with the celebs in Cannes, Hannah is holding down the fort for a very special, hilarious, and deeply moving Yorkshire reunion! In honour of Pride, we are joined by the iconic Geordie Shore star Nathan Henry and his incredible mum, Beverly, to share their beautiful family bond and offer real insight for parents navigating their own children's journeys. Nathan and Bev get honest about his experience coming out—from his early days filtering his true self on Geordie Shore to cope with a high-pressure environment, to the emotional moment he finally came out as gay on TV. Bev opens up about her fierce, protective motherly instinct when dealing with online trolls, and why her immediate, calm reaction to Nathan's news at home helped create the ultimate safe space for him. This episode is a must-watch for any parent looking to support their LGBTQ+ children. We dive deep into: · Creating a Safe Space at Home: Practical advice from Nathan and Bev on using inclusive, open-ended language with teenagers rather than making assumptions. · A Parent’s Role: Bev’s powerful stance on being your child's ultimate protector, no matter what they face in the outside world. · The Reality TV Baby Boom: How the Geordie Shore cast (Sophie, Holly, Marnie) stay tightly bonded through motherhood, fertility struggles, and massive WhatsApp group support networks. · Grandparent Privileges: Why Bev gave her own kids "tough love" but turns into a total soft touch who hands out £10 notes and treats to the grandkids. · Nathan’s Next Chapter: His dreams of retiring from reality TV to become a stay-at-home dad, exploring adoption and surrogacy with his partner. Plus, you won't want to miss Bev's unforgettable, chaotic 20-hour birth story involving a Virgin Mary statue and a doctor with hands the size of shovels! Whether you are a parent looking for guidance or just love a heartwarming mother-and-son dynamic, this episode is packed with love, laughter, and invaluable takeaways. Follow the Show & Guests: · Nathan Henry: @nathanhgshore · No Parental Guidance: @noparentalguidance · Hannah East: @hannaheastcomedy · Louise Boyce: @mamastillgotit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• James Haskell on his ADHD diagnosis and how therapy saved him 29.06.2026 56min

  This week on No Parental Guidance, we are joined by rugby legend, 77-cap England powerhouse, and DJ, James Haskell! 🏉🎶 James sits down with us for an incredibly open, honest, and hilariously high-tension chat. From his awkward first encounter with ex-wife Chloe's dad, to his time on Celebs Go Dating, James doesn't hold anything back. 🤫😂 He opens up about being diagnosed with ADHD at nine years old, how therapy completely changed his life and rugby career, and why he views his neurodivergence as a superpower. 🧠⚡ He also shares a beautifully mature look at his relationship with Chloe, how they navigate a "classy" 50/50 split co-parenting their daughter Bodie, and what it’s really like when a giant rugby player is left in charge of a toddler's first swimming lesson. 🏊‍♂️👧 Plus, we swap our own parenting fails of the week—including one toddler's sweet toothed sugar heist and an emergency 1980s wig/Hulk hand bedtime situation. 🤦‍♀️🤣 Hit that SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss an episode! 🚨👇 🍏 Partnered with Tesco: Thank a Teacher! 🍏 We are so proud to partner with Tesco for this episode to support the incredible National Thank a Teacher Day initiative! Teachers, coaches, and school support staff do so much to shape who we are (James even shouts out the coaches who helped build him into the player he became!). Now it’s your turn to give back. By visiting the website below by 1st July and thanking a teacher or staff member who went above and beyond for you or your kids, your school will be entered for a chance to win an amazing £1,000 Tesco fresh fruit and veg grant! 🥦🍎 It's fantastic for kids' nutrition and concentration. 👉 Get your thank yous in now at: thankateacher.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Fatima Whitbread: After 3 Miscarriages and No Period, IVF Made Me a Mum 22.06.2026 39min

  The powerhouse that is Fatima Whitbread MBE joins us on the sofa this week! From being abandoned as a baby and surviving the care system, to conquering the world as an Olympic javelin thrower, Fatima’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. She opens up about how her javelin teacher (and later adoptive mum) Margaret changed her life, her grueling 3-round IVF journey to motherhood, what it’s really like competing on 'I'm A Celeb' (yes, she brought the infamous nose-cockroach) and why tough love and boundaries are the ultimate parenting superpowers. Plus, we’re talking about the new social media ban for under-16s, a very relatable (and messy!) potty training fail, and why prioritizing your own fitness as a mum is essential for your mental health. THANK A TEACHER WITH TESCO! Fatima’s incredible story started because a teacher went above and beyond. Do you have a teacher you want to thank? We’ve partnered with Tesco to support National Thank a Teacher Day! Nominate an amazing teacher today and your school could win an exclusive Tesco Fruit and Veg Grant worth £1,000 for fresh, healthy snacks! Get your entries in before the 1st of July at: https://thankateacher.co.uk/ SUPPORT FATIMA’S CAMPAIGN To find out more about Fatima's incredible work with young people in care and how you can support, visit http://fatimascampaign.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Ronni Ancona: "Overwhelming" Motherhood, Surviving 2000s Comedy & Late ADHD Diagnosis 15.06.2026 59min

  BAFTA-winning comedy icon and EastEnders star Ronni Ancona joins us on the sofa for an absolute rollercoaster of an episode! Fresh off a wild, tooth-losing "school mothers' night out" (and nursing a severe liver hangover), Ronni strips back the famous masks to give us the raw, chaotic truth about her life. From the relentless exhaustion of raising children who didn't sleep for 12 years to her late-in-life ADHD diagnosis in her 40s, Ronni opens up about the crippling pressure of people-pleasing, masking, and feeling like she was "failing at everything" while navigating the peak of UK fame. We take a nostalgic trip down memory lane to look at the casual sexism of 2000s television, what it was really like making a massive hit comedy show with her ex Alistair McGowan, and the hilarious moment Posh and Becks invited them to a party... just to have them coat-check the guests. Plus, Ronni shares incredible, heartwarming stories from her pre-fame days as a teacher at a tough all-boys school, her current brilliant stint as Bea Pollard on Albert Square, and why she's a self-proclaimed, "over-loving" mother. 🍎 THANK A TEACHER WITH TESCO! 🍏 This episode is proudly sponsored by Tesco, who are supporting the National Thank a Teacher Day campaign! We all know how vital teachers are for providing security, guidance, and changing children's lives. Every teacher recommended will be entered into an exclusive draw to win up to £1,000 worth of fresh fruit and veg for their school! You have until the 17th of June to say a huge thank you to an amazing teacher who inspired you and up to the 1st July to get your grant applications in. 👉 Say your thank you now at: https://thankateacher.co.uk 🔗 CONNECT WITH US: Instagram: @NoParentalGuidancePodcast TikTok: @NoParentalGuidance If you loved this trip down memory lane and Ronni's incredible honesty, make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment below with your favorite Ronni Ancona impression! #RonniAncona #ADHD #EastEnders #ParentingChaos #PoshAndBecks #ThankATeacher #NoParentalGuidance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• "I’m really excited. I’m so happy." - Kelsey Parker Shares Her New Pregnancy Joy 08.06.2026 46min

  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. ✨ IF THIS EPISODE RESONATED WITH YOU, PLEASE LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE! It helps our community grow more than you know. ✨ 🍏 THANK YOUR HERO TEACHER & WIN A £1,000 TESCO GRANT! 🍏 We are so incredibly proud to be partnering with Tesco to support the National Thank a Teacher Day campaign! We are celebrating the phenomenal teachers and school support staff who go above and beyond for our kids every single day. HERE IS THE GOOD BIT: By taking just two minutes to send a free thank-you e-card to a teacher or staff member who has been a lifeline for your family, your school will be entered into a draw to win one of 100 £1,000 Tesco Fruit & Veg grants to help boost children's nutrition and concentration! 👉 SEND YOUR FREE E-CARD HERE: https://thankateacher.co.uk 🚨 CLOSING DATE: You must submit your thank you by 1st July, 2026 to enter your school. Do it now before you forget! RESOURCES IF NEEDED Sands (Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Charity) Sands is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to supporting anyone affected by the death of a baby. They offer a safe, completely non-judgmental space whether the loss happened recently or many years ago. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Andrea McLean On Making The Same Marriage Mistakes Twice “Red Flags Are Not Bunting" 01.06.2026 1h 3min

  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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Laura Anderson’s Love Island Reality - “I felt very physically undesirable” 25.05.2026 56min

  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! 🚗⚓ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• "I Whispered I Hate You So The Kids Wouldn't Wake Up" Joanna Page On Marriage & Motherhood | No Parental Guidance 18.05.2026 1h 9min

  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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Amy Childs On Getting A Boob Job At 17, Her Dad Calling Her A Freak & Why She Regrets Her Cosmetic Surgery 11.05.2026 52min

  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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Hannah and Louise can’t stop laughing at THIS! | No Parental Guidance 04.05.2026 33min

  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! Love the show? Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! :bell: New episodes every Monday and Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Jess Wright Discusses the Reality of Postnatal Depression & Maternal Wellbeing 27.04.2026 45min

  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. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@NoParentalGuidance?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no_parental_guidance/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noparentalguidancepod No Parental Guidance is the unfiltered, laugh-out-loud parenting show that cuts through impossible standards with honesty, chaos, and empathy. #JessWright #NoParentalGuidance #MotherhoodUnfiltered #TOWIE #ParentingFails #PostnatalDepression #OpenHeartSurgery #KeepingItReal #Motherhood #RealTalk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Millennial Nostalgia & The Science of Mitosis with Matt Green | No Parental Guidance Bonus 22.04.2026 20min

  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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• The Rapping Science Teacher: Making GCSE Revision Fun for Millions | No Parental Guidance 20.04.2026 41min

  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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Pregnancy Waxing Horrors & Retinol Fails with Genevieve Turley | No Parental Guidance 15.04.2026 28min

  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. Watch or Listen to No Parental Guidance: :tv: Subscribe on YouTube :headphones: Listen on Spotify OR wherever you get your podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Genevieve Turley on Her IVF Journey: "Chop my arm off, I just want a baby" 13.04.2026 46min

  "Chop my arm off, I just want a baby." This week on No Parental Guidance, we are joined by the incredible Genevieve Turley (@genevieveturleymua). From her high-pressure days as an RAF Burns & Plastics nurse to becoming a viral makeup sensation, Genevieve doesn't hold back on the realities of motherhood, IVF, and growing up way too fast. We dive deep into Genevieve’s emotional IVF journey; the stress of shrinking embryos and the moment she realised she only had one shot. Plus, Louise and Genevieve compare their wildly different starts to puberty (starting at 9 vs. 15!), Whether you’re navigating "ball bag" tired eyes, the stress of the school run, or the mental load of fertility treatment, this episode is a reminder that we are all just winging it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Adam Kay Explains What’s Normal For Your Baby | No Parental Guidance 06.04.2026 25min

  This week on No Parental Guidance, we’re joined by former doctor and bestselling author Adam Kay for a hilarious, honest and slightly chaotic deep dive into your parenting dilemmas. From pregnancy fears to “is this normal?” moments, Adam answers your biggest questions, including concerns around gestational diabetes, measuring big during pregnancy, and why sometimes your baby just isn’t following the “rules”. We also get into the reality behind medical advice, why Google isn’t always your friend, and the truth about how accurate those routine pregnancy checks really are. And then… things take a turn. Adam shares some of the most shocking (and genuinely unbelievable) things he’s seen during his time as a doctor, including the kind of A&E stories that will stay with you forever :eyes: As always, it’s honest, funny and full of those moments that make you realise you’re definitely not the only one questioning everything. If you’ve ever spiralled over a symptom, questioned whether something is “normal”, or just wanted a doctor to answer your parenting questions without judgment, this episode is for you. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@NoParentalGuidance?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no_parental_guidance/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noparentalguidancepod No Parental Guidance is the unfiltered parenting podcast that says the quiet parts out loud and reminds parents everywhere that nobody actually knows what they’re doing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• BAFTA WINNER ADAM KAY: Why I Can’t Be My Kids’ Doctor 30.03.2026 47min

  Adam Kay, the former NHS doctor and author of the global bestseller This Is Going To Hurt, joins Hannah and Louise to discuss his journey through fatherhood and surrogacy. This episode dives into the chaos of life after the medical profession, from the emotional reality of missing his daughter’s birth to his hilarious refusal to be the "family doctor" when his kids have a cough. If you are interested in parenting stories, surrogacy experiences, or the transition from the NHS to authorship, this interview is a must-watch. Episode Highlights Hannah and Louise share recent parenting fails including road rage and dance recital mishaps. The great Easter sugar debate and why Andy East refuses to buy Hannah an egg. Adam Kay’s personal story of starting a family through surrogacy and the beauty of the process. Why Adam stays away from medical roles at home and his fierce stance on vaccines. A shocking story involving a Kinder Egg, an engagement ring, and an emergency room visit. Adam’s cringe-worthy encounter at a fertility clinic involving a broken remote. Details on Adam’s brand-new book Dexter Procter and the Case of the Disappearing Doctor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Katie Piper reacts to your parenting fails | No Parental Guidance 25.03.2026 17min

  This week on the No Parental Guidance podcast, we are joined by the incredible Katie Piper for a hilarious, filter-free look at the absolute chaos of raising kids. From cringeworthy parenting fails sent in by our listeners to the "fine system" Katie uses to keep her household in check, this episode is a deep dive into the relatable parenting struggles we all face. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices