No Parental Guidance

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!  In this very special festive episode, Hannah and Louise are joined by a true national treasure—Larry Lamb. Known for his iconic roles in Gavin & Stacey and EastEnders, Larry sits down with us to talk about the "gift of parenthood," the reality of being a "boomer," and what Christmas really looks like in his household (spoiler: it involves a lot of napping!). In this episode, Larry Lamb opens up about the magic of the Gavin and Stacey Christmas specials and playing the iconic Mick Shipman. He also gets incredibly raw about his parents' separation, his mother running away with his brother, and how being "badly fathered" shaped the man he is today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for a powerful and honest conversation with the incredible Chloe Madeley, daughter of TV legends Richard and Judy, as she opens up about one of the most stressful periods of her life: her divorce. Hannah and Louise kick off with a classic overshare. Louise recounts the moment she went to the doctor after feeling sick post-Reading Festival, only to be hit with a 10-week pregnancy shock! They also laugh about modern kids' slang, from being called "Bruh" to hearing their children use the word "Capping." Chloe shares the real, raw impact of her separation, the moment she knew she had to end the marriage for her family, and the unexpected positives of co-parenting her daughter, Bodhi. She gets candid about the Cat 2 Emergency C-Section, her journey through motherhood, and sends a huge Shout Out to Single Mothers everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are back with another chaotic episode packed with your most hilarious and mortifying listener Parenting Fails! But first, we dive straight into the wild world of pregnancy libido and why one friend's horniness led to a seriously awkward emergency call. Louise kicks off the episode by sharing her friend's incredible confession. while heavily pregnant and "feeling frisky" at home, an FBI warning scam flashed up on her screen. In her hormonal state, she panicked and called 999. We discuss the reality of being horny in pregnancy! We talk about "Chore Play," and how a husband's behaviour around the house can be the ultimate turn-on…or maybe they're just hoping for some "rudies"! We also wonder whether lying with your legs in the air actually works if you are trying to get pregnant. Get ready for some pure chaos, including a potty training disaster in a supermarket, a hot tub fail, and a midwife’s shock in the labour room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first time in her life, Trinny Woodall opens up about years of IVF treatment in this week's episode of No Parental Guidance. She reveals that her miracle baby came after 16 rounds of IVF treatment. And when her daughter arrived, she came 6 weeks early and was born with a condition called Talipes which required specialist treatment for several years. Trinny talks us through those first tender years of her baby's life, from the complete joy of becoming a mother, and the challenging specialist treatment that allowed her daughter to learn to walk. Links if you need support https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/ https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/ https://www.britishfertilitysociety.org.uk/information-hub/emotional-support-for-fertility-problems/ https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-support/local-services/ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/bereavement/support-and-self-care/ https://www.scope.org.uk/about-us https://talktofrank.com/get-help/find-support-near-you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with your favorite segment: Parenting Fails! But first, Louise and Hannah tackle the ridiculous conveyor belt of personal questions every woman faces, starting in her twenties: When are you getting a boyfriend? Married? Kids? And ultimately, When are you getting divorced? :woman-facepalming:This leads to Hannah's hilarious confession about her husband, who referred to her as his "current wife" as if he's planning on trading up later! Who else would love to hear their husbands on the podcast to explain themselves?We also dive into the gender reveal pressure. The girls discuss the constant, awkward questions mums of two boys get when trying for a third: "Are you hoping it's a girl?" and the pressure that comes with it.Louise relives the early days of sleep deprivation chaos, sharing the mortifying moment she was so tired she accidentally said "I love you" to a delivery driver!We read out listener stories that prove we're all a mess! Get ready for tales of swimming pool accidents, sending deeply wrong messages to the school WhatsApp group, and the inevitable disaster of having your boobs out to the neighbours.Tune in for the unfiltered truths and laughs you need to get through the week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices