Episodes

  • Pregnancy Waxing Horrors & Retinol Fails with Genevieve Turley | No Parental Guidance

    Pregnancy Waxing Horrors & Retinol Fails with Genevieve Turley | No Parental Guidance
    Apr 15 2026
    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
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    28 mins
  • Genevieve Turley on Her IVF Journey: "Chop my arm off, I just want a baby"

    Genevieve Turley on Her IVF Journey: "Chop my arm off, I just want a baby"
    Apr 13 2026
    "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
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    47 mins
  • Adam Kay Explains What’s Normal For Your Baby | No Parental Guidance

    Adam Kay Explains What’s Normal For Your Baby | No Parental Guidance
    Apr 6 2026
    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
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    26 mins
  • BAFTA WINNER ADAM KAY: Why I Can’t Be My Kids’ Doctor

    BAFTA WINNER ADAM KAY: Why I Can’t Be My Kids’ Doctor
    Mar 30 2026
    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
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    48 mins
  • Katie Piper reacts to your parenting fails | No Parental Guidance

    Katie Piper reacts to your parenting fails | No Parental Guidance
    Mar 25 2026
    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
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    17 mins
  • Katie Piper on Life After Trauma, Parenting & Perspective | No Parental Guidance

    Katie Piper on Life After Trauma, Parenting & Perspective | No Parental Guidance
    Mar 23 2026
    This week we’re joined by the incredible Katie Piper. Best-selling author, OBE, activist, mum of two, and an absolute powerhouse of resilience. And yes… this episode is parenting, unfiltered. From navigating teen phones, iMessage vs. WhatsApp dilemmas, and missed birthday parties, to high-street “spy missions” tracking your kids like a pro, Katie keeps it real about modern motherhood. We also dive into sleepless nights caused not by kids, but by snoring partners, and the lengths you’ll go to reclaim a few hours of rest, sometimes hilariously questionable. There’s talk of step competitions, tech hacks for independence, and NaviLens which is changing how Katie navigates everyday life. Katie opens up about balancing life with a disability, raising confident girls, and parenting through the seasons, where rules, routines, and strategies constantly shift. There’s nostalgia for BBM, Blockbuster dates, and teen skincare tips that will make you laugh out loud. It’s chaotic, funny, and deeply relatable. If you’ve ever questioned your parenting choices, struggled with social media for your kids, or just wondered how to survive the teen years, 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 podcast that cuts through impossible standards with honesty, chaos, and empathy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • The "Magpie Parenting" Secret: How to Divorce Without Traumatising Your Kids | No Parental Guidance

    The "Magpie Parenting" Secret: How to Divorce Without Traumatising Your Kids | No Parental Guidance
    Mar 18 2026
    In our first-ever live episode of No Parental Guidance, we are joined by the powerhouse that is Anna Whitehouse (aka Mother Pukka). Anna isn't just a Sunday Times Bestselling author and journalist; she’s the woman changing the law for every parent in the UK. We go from the deeply personal to the politically powerful, covering: The Ultimate Parenting Fail: The story involving a toddler, a Beagle named Douglas, and a finger that left Anna speechless. Dating After Divorce: How Anna "completed" Hinge, dealt with "pedestal" guys, and found a blueprint of worthiness for her daughters. The "Geriatric" Myth: Having baby #3 at 43 and the reality of waters breaking right after a stage show. Flex Appeal: Why Anna is marching on Whitehall and how we can stop apologising for the "math not mathing" between school hours and work hours. Magpie Parenting: A raw look at navigating separation and telling the children. Whether you're struggling with the school WhatsApp group, feeling the "Motherhood Penalty" at work, or just need to know you're not the only one "flapping" through life, this episode is a maternal hug (and a much-needed reality check). Join the movement: https://www.motherpukka.co.uk/flex/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • LIVE: Celebrate Mother's Day with us! | No Parental Guidance

    LIVE: Celebrate Mother's Day with us! | No Parental Guidance
    Mar 15 2026
    We finally did it! Our very first LIVE recording of No Parental Guidance with a community of mums and all because of Tea and Toast! After our "Tea and Toast" reel went viral, we realised two things: 1) Hospital toast is a spiritual experience, and 2) Way too many of you were robbed of yours! We gathered a room full of amazing women to celebrate International Women's Day and Mother's Day by doing what we do best; sharing the absolute chaos of motherhood. From "severing yourself in half" to sucking snot out of a babies nose, no topic was off-limits. Warning TMI ahead. We discused pregnancy cravings from eating pounds of cheese to craving the smell of exhaust fumes. There's a public apology from Louise to her sister sat in the audience, talk of a butt-naked run through M&S, and the "behind the sofa" poo incident. We started this podcast because there is no such thing as a perfect parent. We are all just "walking fails" trying to find our village. Whether you're a "Cheddar" mum, a "Spag Bol" mum, or a "farted on a stranger on a plane" mum, you belong here. Did you get your tea and toast? What was your first post-birth meal? Tell us your most embarrassing "Parenting Fail" in the comments! :point_down: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins