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

The brilliant social media stars The Kabs Family (Chan and Tay) join Louise and Hannah to talk about their journey to baby number four, the pressures of modern parenting, and how they went from nervous teenagers on a bus to YouTube superstars! Tay confesses he had to do a full presentation to convince Chan to have a fourth child, and now he's waiting on her hand and foot. From getting her McDonald's deliveries to being her "acts of service" love language. The conversation quickly turns to the infamous Push Present; Chan has been dropping heavy hints, but Tay genuinely doesn't know what this trendy social media custom is! We dive into the chaos of family life, including the incredible story of how they met: Tay, nervous in Year 7, had to get his friend to speak to Chan's friend just to get her number after seeing her on the bus and they've been together ever since! Now, with kids aged 16, 8, and 6, they're preparing to go back to the newborn stage. Chan opens up about the difficulty of her pregnancies (always being sick and nauseous) and the anxiety that comes with being considered a "geriatric mum" by the hospital. Plus, you'll hearTay confessing his ultimate parenting fail: completely forgetting his newborn son when leaving the house, spoiling teenage daughters, and toddler tantrums Meanwhile, Louise and Hannah tackle their own chaos: Louise's arachnophobia coming back with a vengeance over a tiny Lego spider, and Hannah's humiliating moment when her daughter had a tantrum and kept loudly asking for a "dick" (stick) in public! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no_parental_guidance/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noparentalguidancepod?lang=en No Parental Guidance—the unfiltered, laugh-out-loud parenting podcast that’s the antidote to the impossibly perfect world of Instagram parenting. Hosted by the brilliantly funny Louise Boyce and Hannah East, No Parental Guidance is a safe space for real mums to talk openly and hilariously about the chaos, guilt, and of course joys of parenthood. From giggles to honest confessions, this is a parenting podcast for those who love their kids but also love to keep it real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've ever felt like getting your kid into an after-school club is harder than buying Oasis concert tickets, this episode is for you! Louise and Hannah dive deep into the most chaotic parts of parenting, starting with the logistical nightmare of securing club spaces before they instantly fill up.  We confess to the difficulty of running children to all their activities only to fall asleep at music recitals and wonder how long we have to pretend the violin doesn't sound like nails down a blackboard. We get honest about the pressure to give our kids the best start, even knowing that only 0.04% of kids become professionals at their hobby.  The chaos doesn't stop there: we share stories of kids with no filter, like Louise's daughter asking a man if he was having a baby because he was "just fat," and the unbelievable tale of a three-year-old slapping a woman's bum in public.  The shock continues as Hannah recounts her traumatic chicken pox nightmare while on holiday, which ended with her son being escorted off the plane on the way home.  We also share a mortifying listener fail about a child walking in on parents having "quiet time,"  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are thrilled to welcome the queen of budgeting and finance, Gemma Bird, to the podcast! Known for her brilliant, no-nonsense money-saving tips, Gemma joins Louise and Hannah to discuss the financial squeeze on parents, teaching kids the value of money, and the honest anxiety that comes with motherhood. Gemma shares the hilarious moment her son Brody asked for a Bugatti, proving that kids truly have no concept of money! She also discusses how hard she worked, starting in an estate agent, to achieve her success and why it's vital to value that £10 note. We debate the "Mummy Tax" and why we should teach kids to work for money (Hannah used to get 20p for cleaning the bathroom!)  She shares the completely different experiences of her first traumatic birth (where her husband kept falling asleep) versus her planned C-section. We discuss the importance of finding those small, necessary treats, like Gemma's daily coffee, and why we shouldn't judge other mums for their choices, whether it's co-sleeping or C-sections. It's an episode packed with brilliant tips, hilarious stories, and the honesty all parents need to hear! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The studio has had a massive Card Factory overhaul and Hannah and Louise have gone all out with their outfits for our massive Halloween special! Get ready for the parenting fails, spooky listener stories, and honest opinions on the one holiday where we completely undo everything we teach our kids. In this episode, we dissect the chaos of Halloween; knocking on strangers' doors, going out at night, and loading up on sugar.  Louise confesses her crippling fear of fake spiders and cobwebs, and shares why getting hypnotised to cure her phobia was a total waste of money. We dive into Hannah's the spooky story of her grandma's haunted house, where a seance led to weird tapping and knocking that led to the house being sold in a hurry. Hannah also tells the utterly mortifying story of having to help her son poo on the side of the road right before a Halloween party, and then having to arrive at the host's house with the evidence... in a plastic bag for life! We've also got some Listener Horror Stories, from a parent whose joke was so good they made a kid faint on the doorstep, to the terrifying story of a baby on the monitor telling a ghost to "go away, I'm trying to sleep!" It's the ultimate chaotic, hilarious, and slightly spooky Halloween episode. Get the pumpkin spiced lattes ready! Thanks to our amazing sponsor Card Factory! Check out their massive Halloween range to make your house look spooktacular! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 14 with the hilarious stand-up comedian and single mum, Harriet Kemsley! Harriet joins us to talk all things co-parenting, getting back into the dating game after divorce, and how a tarot card reading led her to uncover a truly bizarre piece of emotional baggage (ahem, a plaster cast of her ex-husband's penis) behind her sofa.  Harriet discusses how she manages her dyspraxia, her fear of bananas and the challenges of co-parenting styles, arguing that sometimes it's simply better to handle things by text than in person.  The conversation is packed with funny and honest moments, including swapping stories about chaotic parenting fails, the weirdest things we've bought at 3 AM on Amazon (like fake poo and fake parking tickets), and that unforgettable time Louise's husband found a grenade in their garden and had to call the bomb squad!  It's an episode filled with chaos, laughter, and ultimate honesty about single mum life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Supermodel to Super-Dad, David Gandy spills the tea on labour, admitting he channeled his inner Dr. Doug Ross (George Clooney's character in ER), stole the midwife's chair, and even filmed the birth, yes, including the "business end" and head crowning! He makes a powerful point about men needing to better understand women's hormones and how important this is for expectant fathers. We discuss the universal parent struggle, the quest for a moment of peace! David just wants 20 minutes alone on the loo, but his kids are master door-unlockers! In this must-watch episode, David joins Louise and Hannah to reveal the hilarious, unfiltered, and surprisingly relatable truth about fatherhood. Plus, the Usual Chaos: Louise shares her perimenopause brain fails (like forgetting a ballet pick-up and forgetting names), Hannah talks about planning a birthday party with comedians, and Hannah confesses her all-time parenting fail involving her son, a pen, and a split lip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt opens up on the hilarious chaos of motherhood, from the moment her postman found her toddler to the time she got baby poop right in the face. She also spills the tea on her incredible X-Factor comeback 7 weeks after a C-section alongside Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, and all the Dolls. She opens up about childbirth and parenting all while being part of one of the biggest girl groups of all time. Going from touring, to having her toddler tantrums and diaper disasters. You won't want to miss this incredibly honest chat about the messy, wonderful truth of motherhood. Thanks to our amazing sponsor, Card Factory! Get ready for our massive Halloween extravaganza with Card Factory all month long in October! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Superstar television presenter and former Big Brother host Davina McCall comes to the No Parental Guidance studio to reveal her birth stories, parenting fails and to remind us that it's OK to poo while giving birth. It was, in fact, encouraged by her midwife. The superstar presenter and broadcasting powerhouse tells us what it's like to have brought up 3 children who are now grown up and fleeing the nest. How has she been able to balance the success of an extensive career with maternity leave we hear you ask? Only have children in September. If you're LIVE with Big Brother, please do not swear. Big Mother on the other hand, has a mouth like a toilet! Davina admits she is an absolute potty mouth off camera. But as Louise admits, swearing comes with the territory of being a parent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us as we dive into the hilariously relatable chaos of parenting. This week, Hannah tells us about the supermarket row that nearly ended her 12 year relationship! Plus Louise tells us when potty training her then toddler peed in a very expensive vintage car, to the mortifying moment her child announced "we have nits!" in a crowded hairdressers. We also get into all your parenting fails and struggles including the drama of toddler tantrums, teeth brushing, and the never-ending fight against head lice. Whether you’ve dealt with a manky school bear or debated using baby reigns, this episode is a reminder that we’re all just trying to survive the parenting journey, one chaotic moment at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for a hilarious and all-too-relatable chat with the brilliant Anna Williamson, a renowned TV presenter and dating expert from 'Celebs Go Dating' and a fellow parent! We're getting real about the chaos of family life, from heated school WhatsApp group discussions to the mental load of managing schedules. Anna shares her own parenting triumphs and fails, including a side-splitting story about her daughter's public tantrum and her forgetful moment postpartum. We’ve all been there! Anna tells us the realities of juggling work and family life. plus dealing with a sassy 6 year old, and the importance of date nights with our partners and keeping the romance alive.Get ready for some truly honest talk about the struggles of the summer holidays, how happy we are that it’s back to school season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Hannah East and Louise Boyce for a laugh-out-loud BONUS episode packed with stretch mark hacks (don’t try this at home!), Spanx secrets (yes, you’ve been wearing them wrong), and the funniest parenting fails yet! Expect full-on football mum chaos, epic fails in toddler dummy weaning, and the awkward reality of teenage daughters finding things they shouldn’t in your underwear drawer. It’s a bumper episode of real motherhood, parenting fails, and unfiltered laughs you won’t want to miss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wonder what it's really like to be a mum of six? This week, Hannah East & Louise Boyce are joined by Tara Greer (@MeetTheGreers ) a mum of six from Birmingham, who shares her unfiltered truth about life with a big family. From managing the endless washing to the organised chaos of packing for a family holiday, she reveals how she keeps it all together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hannah & Louise are joined by award-winning comedian, writer, and star of The Mash Report, Rachel Parris. As a mum of a 3-year-old, Rachel knows all about tantrums, toddler chaos, and the joys (and disasters) of parenting while trying to juggle a busy career. They dive into the reality of surviving the 9-week summer holidays, from spending a fortune on kids clubs to the bittersweet truth of spending a fortune on family holidays only to end up sharing a room with all your kids. Do we all just end up drinking wine in the bathroom? Expect chat about kids refusing bedtime, Louise’s trip to Turkey with the in-laws, Hannah’s husband ruptured appendix drama. Rachel also opens up about her own parenting journey, from navigating toddler tantrums, relying on her teenage step-kids as babysitters, and wrestling with maternal instincts. She shares stories about wanting her child to share her love of music, the shock of the school run look vs. glam night out transformations, and what happens when your kid doesn’t even recognise you dressed up. The conversation also takes some hilarious detours with Hannah’s swimming lesson mishaps, Louise’s kids hijacking her phone and going live, and yes… the infamous kids pooing in the street moment. This is parenting, raw and unfiltered: messy, chaotic, funny, and very, very real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Hannah and Louise for another round of hilarious parenting fails! In this episode, Hannah shares the mortifying story of having morning sickness at royal invitation to Windsor Castle. The chaos doesn't stop there, as Louise dives into the shocking moments her kids started saying swear words and the absolute disaster of trying to take a family photo. You'll hear all about Hannah's very personal lingerie shoot on her wedding day, their weirdest pregnancy cravings, and what they’ve both done in the rage of hormones. As always, it's an unfiltered look at motherhood, the good, the bad, and the utterly cringe-worthy. You won't want to miss this! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we're talking about the universal struggle of losing your identity after having kids and the reality of trying to make new mum friends. We get brutally honest about the biggest parenting fails (and the arguments that come with them), from kids weeing on you to what happens when your toddler learns to use the cat flap. We also dive into some of the most serious and powerful topics, including a candid conversation with Ollie Locke about surrogacy and the journey to having twins. We open up about our own personal experiences with premature babies, changing nappies in an incubator, and the heart-wrenching five weeks spent in the NICU. And what do you do with unused embryos? We discuss the tough decisions and the reality of keeping them on ice for £1,200 a year. This is a chaotic, hilarious, and deeply moving conversation about the unfiltered highs and lows of parenthood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices