Best Jessica Gunn Podcasts (2024)

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EP. 22 - Dearly Beloved 53:13

12h ago53:13

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Buckle up folks, its time to plan another road trip! But this time we have a very special reason to hit the road. Hear all about it along with Jessica's (potential) family history and a brief lesson on heat recovery ventilation.By Kelly and Jessica

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S8 E42 | Finding Hope After Loss and Supporting Families Through the Holidays 30:14

1h ago30:14

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In this moving episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, co-hosts Bex and Laura Buckingham welcome Lucy, founder of Ellie’s Gift, to discuss her journey following the devastating loss of her daughter, Ella. Lucy shares how her grief led her to create Ellie’s Gift, an app providing support for parents navigating the heartbreak of baby loss. With her back…

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S8 E41 | Resilience in the Face of Cultural Expectations 37:53

2h ago37:53

37:53

In this powerful episode, Sejal bravely shares her personal journey through multiple miscarriages, ectopic pregnancies, and the emotional rollercoaster of IVF. She candidly discusses the physical and emotional challenges of fertility treatment, the cultural expectations within her Indian community, and how she found ways to cope with the repeated s…

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S8 E40 | Finding Hope and Resilience: Beth’s Journey Through Infertility and Loss 49:45

2d ago49:45

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In this deeply moving episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Laura and Bex are joined by Beth from Cheshire, who courageously shares her journey through infertility, IVF, and the heartbreaking loss of her daughter. Beth discusses the emotional and physical challenges of navigating fertility treatments, the significant gaps in medical care, and …

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S8 E39 | Hollyoaks Star Jessica Fox on Miscarriage, Grief, and Finding Support 44:54

10d ago44:54

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In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex Gunn & Laura Buckingham talk to actress Jessica Fox, best known for starring in Hollyoaks as Nancy. They discuss Jessica Fox's personal struggles with miscarriage, highlighting the immense physical and psychological toll it can take, particularly when navigating it in the public eye. The comple…

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S8 E38 | Baby Loss Awareness Week Live Podcast 53:09

17d ago53:09

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In this special live recording, Bex & Laura openly share their personal journeys with a live audience!. They talk about the complexities of this time, as they want to raise awareness around Baby Loss Awareness Week while also acknowledging the exhaustion that can come with it. They emphasise the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and find…

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S8 E37 | Finding Comfort in Hard Times With Anna Mathur Award winning author & Psychotherapist 44:17

22d ago44:17

44:17

How can we feel better when we're going through a hard time with our mental health? Award winning author & Psychotherapist Anna Mathur gives us some good ideas. She says it's important to accept our feelings, even the ones that seem bad. We shouldn't judge ourselves for how we feel. Instead, we should be kind to ourselves and get support from peopl…

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S8 E36 | Find Comfort in the Chaos with Our Holistic Grief Support Box 39:27

1M ago39:27

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What tangible ways can one find comfort and support after experiencing the devastating loss of a child or loved one? The "Worst Girl Gang Ever" support box aims to provide just that! https://www.babylosssupportbox.co.uk/ Created by one of our community members - Hayley and packed with thoughtful items like a journal, candle, and wildflower seeds, t…

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S8 E35 | We Are Now A Charity: Join Our Mission To Ensure Every Woman Knows She's Not Alone 35:55

1M ago35:55

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ALERT! We are now a charity! What that means is that we can now help even more women who have experienced miscarriage and baby loss. For the past four years, The Worst Girl Gang Ever has supported these women through this podcast by sharing personal stories of grief and we’ve built an international community. However, to expand…

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S8 E34 | Resilience Through Recurrent Loss: the Requirement for Self-Advocacy, Holistic Approaches, and Finding Joy 56:56

1M ago56:56

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This episode features an in-depth discussion with community member Eleanor, who bravely shares her heartbreaking journey with recurrent pregnancy loss. She opens up about her first relatively straightforward pregnancy in 2019, followed by a series of devastating miscarriages over the next few years. She describes the emotional toll of each loss, th…

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S8 E33 | Missed Miscarriage, Finding Fulfilment, and the Importance of Communication 49:22

2M ago49:22

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In this episode, hosts Bex and Laura are joined by community member Sarah to discuss her experience with miscarriage. Sarah shares her journey, from the excitement of unexpectedly falling pregnant to the devastating news at her 12-week scan that there was no heartbeat. She recounts the confusion and uncertainty she faced during the hospital appoint…

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S8 E32 | First Trimester Loss, Finding Your Tribe, and Supporting the Miscarriage and Baby Loss Community 43:04

2M ago43:04

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In this episode, hosts Bex and Laura are joined by Selina Casey, a counsellor from Northern Ireland who has experienced pregnancy loss. Selina shares her personal story, describing the devastating experience of being told her baby had passed away during a routine scan appointment. She emphasises the importance of validation and empathy from healthc…

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S8 E31 | Recurrent Miscarriage, Societal Pressure, and Being Denied Grief 52:10

2M ago52:10

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Today on The Worst Girl Gang Ever, Bex and Laura speak to community member Laura Harding about her experience with recurrent loss. Laura bravely shares her deeply personal journey of multiple miscarriages, navigating the complex emotions and medical challenges she faced over several years. The discussion delves into the immense grief and guilt Laur…

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S8 E30 | Navigating Grief and Honouring the 'Ugly Feelings' - Techniques for Tackling Difficult Emotions from a Chartered Psychologist 47:16

2M ago47:16

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Today Bex and Laura welcome Suzy Reading, an Author and Chartered Psychologist, for an open and honest discussion about navigating grief, loss, and the "ugly feelings" that can arise in the aftermath of miscarriage and baby loss. Suzy emphasises the importance of self-compassion, validating the full range of feelings that can surface, and creating …

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S8 E29 | Pregnancy After Loss, Emotional Triggers, and the Male Loss Perspective 46:50

3M ago46:50

46:50

Point of clarification: Catherine developed Chorioamnionitis again with Oliver, and it caused her to suddenly go into early labour, causing him to be born early. Oliver did not have any signs of infection and thankfully it didn't pass to him like it did Amelia. In this week's episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, Bex and Laura speak with Stephen, wh…

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S8 E28 | Recurrent Miscarriages, First Trimester Losses, and Validating Your Emotions 51:50

3M ago51:50

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In this week's episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, Bex and Laura chat with community member April. She shares her heartbreaking journey through three consecutive miscarriages before finally conceiving through IVF and giving birth to a baby boy. She discusses the emotional toll of the losses, the importance of seeking support, and the challenges of…

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EP. 21 - Kelly Talks To Strangers 40:54

3M ago40:54

40:54

In this episode we check in on our social batteries and discuss why or who on earth thought it was a good idea to have rentable golf carts on Vancouver streets. And maybe, just maybe, if you listen to the entire episode, you may hear about our most embarrassing moments.By Kelly and Jessica

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S8 E27 | Recurrent loss through an unexpected pregnancy, medical abortion, subchorionic haemorrhage, and missed miscarriages 35:07

3M ago35:07

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In this week's episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, Bex and Laura chat with community member Amy about her personal story of miscarriage after an unexpected pregnancy early in her relationship. She describes the difficult decision to have a medical abortion, the grief and pain she experienced, and the challenges of navigating this in a new relation…

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S8 E26 | The pain and isolation of insensitivity during recurrent losses, and the power of articulating your feelings 45:14

3M ago45:14

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This episode features a powerful conversation with Tom de Freston, a published author who has written about the devastating experience of miscarriage and baby loss. Tom shares his and his wife Kiran’s personal journey, including the loss of twins and a subsequent ectopic pregnancy. He describes the lack of adequate information and support they rece…

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S8 E25 | Fighting Against FGM With Education And Understanding 1:00:52

4M ago1:00:52

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Trigger Warning: This episode contains explicit discussions and graphic details about female genital mutilation (FGM) and child abuse. In this week's episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we're taking a different approach. We recently had the opportunity to speak at a Midwifery Conference where we met the inspiring Hibo Wardere. Hibo, a Somali-born …

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S8 E24 | Transforming Male Fertility: Tackling Fertility Together with testhim 48:39

4M ago48:39

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In this week’s episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever we have two incredible guests who are making a real difference in the world of male fertility, Ian Stones and Toby Trice, the founders of ‘testhim’. At testhim, Ian and Toby understand the rollercoaster ride that is trying to start a family, and provide support and guidance through the challenges a…

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S8 E23 | Stillbirth, Processing Grief, and Rediscovering Happiness 43:08

4M ago43:08

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In this heartfelt episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, Bex and Laura warmly welcome community member Lindsey. She shares her deeply personal journey of being part of The Gang for 12 years, including the profound loss of her first daughter, who was stillborn. She explains the process of processing her grief and the difficulty this caused when trying…

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S8 E22 | Brain Abnormalities, Second Trimester Loss, TFMR, and our Incredible Capacity for Strength and Resilience 45:18

4M ago45:18

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In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, Bex and Laura sit down with community member Anita. She shares her story of trying to start a family, navigating the challenges of IVF, experiencing the joy of pregnancy, and then facing the difficult news of a severe brain condition in her unborn baby, ultimately leading to a heart-wrenching decision. L…

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S8 E21 | Heart Conditions, Recurrent Losses, and the Challenges of the NHS 46:58

5M ago46:58

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In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, Bex and Laura sit down with community member Ashleigh who shares her journey of repeated losses before the complicated birth of her son. Ashleigh explains how she had repeated communication difficulties with NHS staff, difficulty getting answers and referrals, and the overly-clinical care she sometimes e…

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S8 E20 | Exploring Acupuncture's Impact on Endometriosis 34:00

5M ago34:00

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In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, Bex and Laura sit down with acupuncturist Louise Collyer. Louise shares her knowledge on endometriosis; the impact it can have on your body, the difficulties in getting a diagnosis, and the ways to spot that you are suffering with endometriosis. She also delves into the fascinating world of acupuncture, …

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EP. 20 - The Gunn Ship 59:40

5M ago59:40

59:40

On this episode we talk about the highs and lows of our expertly planned and perfectly executed road trip to Bozeman, Montana with the Gunn Ship, and we salute all the amazing dads out there (especially ours) on Father's Day.By Kelly and Jessica

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S8 E19 | Stillbirth during labour and honouring their memory 1:00:37

5M ago1:00:37

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In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever Bex and Laura chat with community member Mary who shares the heartbreaking story of losing her son and the dispassion she faced from the hospital. Mary delves into the challenges she faced with nurses who didn’t listen to her concerns, consultants not giving her the care and attention she needed, and disc…

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S8 E18 | Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR) in a divided medical system and making difficult choices 1:04:10

5M ago1:04:10

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In this episode of "The Worst Girl Gang Ever" hosts Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham chat with community member Emma, who shares the heartbreaking story of losing her son. Emma delves into the challenges she faced within the American healthcare system, recounting how doctors informed her that an abortion was not an option in South Carolina due to the …

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S8 E17 | Pregnancy After Loss, Surrogacy, and all the emotional and physical complexities they bring 41:41

5M ago41:41

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In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham chat with Fertility Coach and Author Jennifer Robertson, who opens up about her personal journey with pregnancy after loss. Jennifer talks about her difficulties in getting pregnant, even with IVF, and how her sister-in-law offered to help via surrogacy. She opens up a…

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S8 E16 | Recurrent Loss: Finding Answers and Understanding Why Self-Advocacy Is Important 58:22

6M ago58:22

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In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham speak with community member Alex, who shares her personal experience with recurrent loss. Due to having one successful pregnancy many doctors were dismissive of Alex’s case, she talks to us about the negative impact this had on her and how she overcame these mental hur…

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S8 E15 | The Power of Shared Experience: Finding Answers and Comfort Through Others' Journeys 37:44

6M ago37:44

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In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex Gunn & Laura Buckingham talk to community member Nikita about her journey to pregnancy and subsequent miscarriage. Nikita shares how it took her and her husband longer than expected to get pregnant the first time, with it taking over two years. When she did fall pregnant, she tragically experie…

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S8 E14 | Resilience & Real Talk: Minerva Bares Her Soul About Her Ongoing Struggle With Infertility 36:34

6M ago36:34

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In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex Gunn & Laura Buckingham talk to community member Minerva about her experience with secondary infertility and Asherman's syndrome. They discuss Minerva's journey from postpartum symptoms and multiple miscarriages leading to an Asherman's diagnosis, the various fertility treatments she underwent …

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EP. 19 - Calm Before The Storm 39:05

6M ago39:05

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In this episode we break down some of the fun and exciting adventures we have in store for the summer including a hockey tournament with the boys, a visit from home, and a road trip over the mountains. And of course, a happy Mother's Day message to all the amazing moms out there!By Kelly and Jessica

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S8 E13 | Recurrent Missed Miscarriages and the Power of Compassionate Conduct 43:08

6M ago43:08

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In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex Gunn & Laura Buckingham talk to community member Rebekah about her experience with recurrent miscarriages and the emotional impact of pregnancy loss. They discuss Rebekah's journey trying to conceive which involved four miscarriages in two years, as well as traumatic medical experiences that le…

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S8 E12 | Surrogacy and Normalising Assisted Reproduction with Keri Croft 51:42

7M ago51:42

51:42

In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex Gunn & Laura Buckingham talk to community member Keri Croft about her journey with infertility, child loss, and surrogacy. Keri opens up about her long struggle to start a family, facing multiple miscarriages and fertility treatments over many years. She shares her experience of finally finding…

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S8 E11 | When IVF Fails You and Other Options to Explore 58:15

7M ago58:15

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In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex Gunn & Laura Buckingham talk to member of the community Heather about her experiences with infertility treatment and IVF. They discuss Heather's journey with IVF, including her initial testing and prescription for treatment without exploring other options first. Heather shares her experiences w…

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S8 E10 | Differing Experiences, Dealing with Losing Friendships, and the Value of Emotional Support 58:41

7M ago58:41

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In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, Bex & Laura talk to their old friend (and Gang moderator) Emma Hall about the importance of friendships and support throughout the process of baby loss. Emma discusses her experience with polycystic ovary syndrome and the complexities it brings. They discuss how differing experiences lead to different se…

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S8 E9 | Discovering your pregnancy has Down’s Syndrome and TFMR with The Mental Health Midwife 47:58

8M ago47:58

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In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, Bex & Laura talk to Tessa van der Vord, AKA the Mental Health Midwife, about her experience with a pregnancy which was discovered to have Down's syndrome. Tessa opens up about the difficulties in deciding to terminate the pregnancy and the shame and guilt arising thereafter. She talks about the process t…

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EP. 18 - Cupcake Fiasco 49:40

8M ago49:40

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In this episode we talk about our impromptu trip to Whistler, we discuss the need for such aggressive sirens on emergency vehicles, and we discuss how birthday cupcakes should be distributed at a job site.By Kelly and Jessica

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S8 E8 | Taking Things One Step at a Time - a mid-season catch-up 32:23

8M ago32:23

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In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, Bex & Laura talk about their experience of running the podcast and recounting stories of those it has positively affected. They chat about what they have learned since starting the podcast and how it has created a sense of comfort and belonging for its community members. Throughout their talk, Bex and La…

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S8 E7 | Finding the Positives by Helping Others with Dad Still Standing 53:04

8M ago53:04

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In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex Gunn & Laura Buckingham talk to Liam Preston and Matt Dearsley, the co-hosts of the Dad Still Standing podcast. Both pairs of podcast hosts discuss the importance of supporting those affected by baby loss and the grief it causes, as well the gap in support dads often receive. Liam and Matt shar…

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S8 E6 | Chemical Pregnancy, Dealing with Dispassion and Alternative Options 51:28

8M ago51:28

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In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex Gunn & Laura Buckingham talk to community member Lizzie about chemical pregnancy, and the dispassion with which it is treated. They discuss Lizzie's experiences of early miscarriage, brought on by symptoms of chemical pregnancy. Lizzie talks about the lack of compassion from healthcare staff an…

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S8 E5 | Recurrent vs Consecutive, the Complexities Around Calculating Miscarriage 47:56

8M ago47:56

47:56

In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex Gunn & Laura Buckingham talk to community member Rebecca about recurrent loss. They discuss Rebecca's journey with infertility and multiple miscarriages over the past few years. She shares her story of initially falling pregnant in 2018, only to experience a missed miscarriage at her 12 week sc…

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S8 E4 | The Raw Experience of Neonatal Loss 40:27

9M ago40:27

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In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex Gunn & Laura Buckingham talk to community member Dani about neonatal loss. They discuss Dani's experience giving birth to her daughter Olivia Grace and the complications that arose, leading to Olivia being rushed to the NICU with severe brain damage due to lack of oxygen during birth. Dani reco…

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EP. 17 - Happy Birthday Kyle 39:13

9M ago39:13

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We are back! After a long break we are finally back to say hello and break down the last few weeks including the longest 40th birthday celebration ever.By Kelly and Jessica

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S8 E3 | Recurrent Ectopic Pregnancies and the Value of Believing in Yourself 42:30

9M ago42:30

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In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex Gunn & Laura Buckingham talk to community member Rachael about her experiences with pregnancy loss and miscarriage. Rachael shares her story of multiple miscarriages, including instances of delayed diagnosis and mismanagement of ectopic pregnancies that put her life at risk. They discuss Rachae…

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S8 E2 | Early Loss from a Midwife’s Perspective 49:54

9M ago49:54

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In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex Gunn & Laura Buckingham talk to community member Michelle about her experience with miscarriage. They discuss Michelle unexpectedly finding out she was pregnant while working as a midwife, and her subsequent miscarriage just a few weeks later. Michelle shares details about bleeding at work and …

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S8 E1 | Neonatal Loss, Processing Grief and the Value of Remembering 56:18

9M ago56:18

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In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex Gunn & Laura Buckingham talk to community member Katie about her experience with neonatal loss. Katie discusses going into early labour at 27 weeks pregnant and giving birth to her son Aidan. She talks about Aidan's time in the NICU and his health improving before suddenly declining due to seps…

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S7 E14 | “Going High” to Change the Fertility Conversation with Jessica Hepburn 49:52

11M ago49:52

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In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex Gunn & Laura Buckingham talk to Jessica Hepburn about her journey with infertility and baby loss. They discuss Jessica's experience going through 11 rounds of IVF, multiple miscarriages and an ectopic pregnancy over the course of 20 years. She talks about how she kept this struggle private for …

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S7 E13 | Helping People Have Babies with Rachel Sherriff, The Fertility Suite 50:55

11M ago50:55

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In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham talk to Rachel Sherriff about fertility and recurrent miscarriage. They discuss Rachel's work as a fertility acupuncturist and how she helps couples struggling to conceive through natural remedies and alternative testing. Rachel explains how her own experiences with in…

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