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No Parental Guidance

Hannah East & Louise Boyce

Welcome to No Parental Guidance, the unfiltered, laugh-out-loud podcast from Fabulous, 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.

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  • January 5 · 52 min

    Charlotte Dawson on Motherhood, Messes & Marriage

    The one and only Charlotte Dawson joins us for an episode that is equal parts hilarious chaos and heart-wrenching honesty. Charlotte doesn't hold back as she opens up about the "four years of hell" she endured being targeted by trolls, leading to constant calls from social services and even police involvement. She shares the reality of being accused of child abuse while simply trying to navigate motherhood in the public eye and why, despite the noise, she remains unapologetically herself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Dec 29, 2025 · 46 min

    2025s Most Iconic Moments of No Parental Guidance

    We’ve made it! Welcome to our final hurrah of 2025! It feels like only yesterday we were nervously launching this podcast in July, and now, over 20 episodes later, we are celebrating a massive milestone. We are so incredibly grateful to everyone who has tuned in every week and shared this journey with us. To celebrate, we’ve put together a special trip down memory lane. This is a compilation of our 12 favourite moments from the first six months of No Parental Guidance. From the hilariously relatable fails to the deeply emotional stories from our incredible guests that truly stuck with us. In this "Best of 2025" special, you'll hear from Angela Scanlon talk about her Strictly pelvic floor mishap. Konnie Huq on the reality of leaking boobs at the BAFTAs, to Trinny Woodall on her journey to motherhood with 16 rounds of IVF. We also have big news for 2026! We’re having a glow-Up. We’re getting a brand-new studio, and expanding the show in ways we can’t wait to share with you! Thank you for being part of the No Parental Guidance family this year. Grab a final mince pie, settle in, and let’s relive the best of 2025! Thank you for tuning in! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share with a friend! Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@NoParentalGuidance?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no_parental_guidance/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noparentalguidancepod?lang=en Catch Hannah Live on Tour! Hannah kicks off her tour next year! You can find tickets and dates for her incredible show here: https://www.hannaheast.com/comedy/ No Parental Guidance — the unfiltered, laugh-out-loud parenting podcast that’s the antidote to the impossibly perfect world of Instagram parenting. Every week, our hosts share their own "parenting fail of the week" before being joined by a celebrity guest who spills the tea on their own parenting fails, the support they have to help through the chaos, and reveals the real stories behind those perfectly curated social media snaps. From giggles to honest confessions, this is a parenting podcast for those who love their kids but also love to keep it real. #Parenting #podcast #NoParentalGuidance #Podcast #Divorce #CoParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Dec 22, 2025 · 42 min

    Larry Lamb: Gavin & Stacey, Christmas, and saying goodbye to your kids

    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

  • Dec 15, 2025 · 44 min

    Chloe Madeley Opens Up: Divorce, Single Mom Life & Postpartum Struggles

    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

  • Dec 8, 2025 · 30 min

    Feeling frisky while pregnant & parenting fails | No Parental Guidance

    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

  • Dec 1, 2025 · 42 min

    Trinny Woodall speaks for the first time about her emotional journey to becoming a parent

    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

  • Nov 24, 2025 · 28 min

    The Mortifying Fails of Sleep Deprived Parents

    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

  • Nov 10, 2025 · 26 min

    When the parenting fails go from bad to worse!

    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.

  • Sep 29, 2025 · 44 min

    Davina McCall on her HUGE Big Brother SACRIFICE

    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 how she's been able to balance the success of an extensive career with maternity leave.