Stay ConnectedWelcome 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.
Relatable parenting? 💬 Unfiltered birth stories? 💖
This week, we are joined by the absolute beauty and former Miss England, Laura Coleman... who brought her 9-week-old baby boy, Jesse, along for the ride! 🍼💕
Laura gets hilariously real about life with three under four, her wild birth story (including gas and air hallucinations of being a medieval witch! 🧙♀️), and why she brought her baby's waters-popping crochet hook home! Plus, we chat about three generations of pageant queens, surviving public "Poonamis," and calling out the toxic online comments about postpartum bodies! 🌟👶
This episode is proudly sponsored by Aldi’s Mamia range - here for you in the unpredictable, messy moments parenthood brings. Their award-winning nappies, wipes, snacks, and baby range bring you quality you can trust to see you through the Trenches 🍼✨
✨IN THIS EPISODE✨
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Real Parenting Fails
00:01 Laura Coleman and Baby Jesse
00:02 Birth Stories and Hospital Experiences
00:04 Labor Hallucinations on Gas and Air
00:05 Three Generation Pageant Queen
00:08 Audience Parenting Fails and Disasters
00:10 Handling Messy Nappy Explosions
00:14 Postpartum Fashion and Public Breastfeeding
00:18 Postpartum Body Image and Trolling
00:24 Aldi Mamia Products and Outro
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Laura Coleman: @lauracoleman_official ❤️
Hannah East: @hannaheastcomedy 💖
Louise Boyce: @mamastillgotit_ 💙
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This week, we are joined by the absolute goddess herself, Lauren Cowell! 💕
Lauren opens up about life behind the scenes with Simon, how they navigate discipline and strict manners at home, and the hilarious moment their son Eric realised his dad was famous! 😅 Plus, she shares the wild story of Simon racing through a New York snowstorm to make Eric’s birth, her passional work with screen time safety, and why parenting tech feels like playing whack-a-mole! 📱👶
This episode is proudly sponsored by Aldi’s Mamia range - here for you in the unpredictable, messy moments parenthood brings. Their award-winning nappies, wipes, snacks, and baby range bring you quality you can trust to see you through the Trenches 🍼✨
✨IN THIS EPISODE✨
00:00 Lauren Cowell on Early Motherhood
01:41 Raising Children in Public Eye
02:55 Discipline and Simon Cowell's Manners
04:42 How Lauren and Simon Cowell Met
05:31 Will The X Factor Return Soon?
10:01 Paparazzi Privacy and Social Media Safety
13:27 Lauren Cowell on Teenage Dating
14:51 Lauren Cowell Childbirth and Labour Stories
17:00 Raise the Age Online Safety Campaign
20:12 Parenting Fails and Screen Time Management
💬 CONNECT WITH US: Instagram: @noparentalguidancepod 📷 TikTok: @noparentalguidance 🎵 Lauren Silverman: @lauren_silverman_official ❤️ Hannah East: @hannaheastcomedy 💖 Louise Boyce: @mamastillgotit_ 💙
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This week, we are joined by the absolutely iconic comedian, author, and mum of two, Sara Pascoe! Sara gets hilariously real about surviving the toddler trenches with her two boys, why gentle parenting doesn't always go to plan, and navigating pregnancy and IVF in her 40s. Plus, we chat about public meltdowns, London e-bikes, and a genius parenting trick involving raspberries and toilets that you'll definitely want to steal! This episode is proudly sponsored by Aldi’s Mamia range - here for you in the unpredictable, messy moments parenthood brings. Their award-winning nappies, wipes, snacks, and baby range bring you quality you can trust to see you through the Trenches
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🎙️ JORGIE PORTER | "Good Cop/Bad Cop" Parenting, Postpartum Survival Guide & The Ultimate Mum Hair Hack! 💇♀️✨
Relatable parenting? ✅ Handy mum hacks? ✅
This week, we are joined by the absolutely fabulous actress, model, and mum of two, Jorgie Porter! 💕
Jorgie doesn’t hold back when it comes to being in the trenches of toddler life with her two, Forest and Peony and the ups and downs of navigating a blended family. We discover why her partner Ollie might just be too good at fatherhood 😅 plus, we get into births, postpartum survival modeand avoiding bear traps in the woods. And it that’s not enough of a draw, Jorgie delivers a quick-fix beauty secret you HAVE to see to believe! 🌟👶
This episode is proudly sponsored by Aldi’s Mamia range - here for you in the unpredictable, messy moments parenthood brings. Their award winning nappies, wipes, snacks and baby range brings you quality you can trust to see you through the Trenches 🍼✨
Chapters:
00:00 Highlights and Welcome Georgie Porter
01:08 Kid-Free Break and Parent Overwhelm
02:32 Toddler Parenting and Relationship Struggles
05:52 Blended Family Dynamics and Step-Parenting
09:44 Parenting Styles and Daily Routines
11:43 Date Nights and Relationship Spark
14:29 Elective C-Section Birth Story
19:00 Postpartum Recovery and C-Section Aftercare
23:23 Postnatal Body Image and Identity
26:33 Funny Parenting Fails and Advice
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TikTok: @noparentalguidance 🎵
Jorgie Porter: @themissyporter ❤️
Hannah East: @hannaheastcomedy 🩷
Louise Boyce @mamastillgotit_ 💙
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From leaking boobs to lockdown love: Danae Mercer lays it all out on this week's episode! 🎧
Trigger warning - this episode contains discussions of miscarriage and eating disorders. If this is not for you, please head to our vast archive of shows for plenty more relatable parenting chaos! This week on No Parental Guidance, Hannah and Louise are joined by the absolute queen of reality vs. Instagram, Danae Mercer! 👑💕 Fresh off a kid-free flight in a pristine white outfit with hot coffee in hand ☕🤍, Danae opens up about the bittersweet realities of mom guilt, traveling while breastfeeding, and navigating postpartum body changes. From the logistical nightmare of pumping milk abroad to how she turned her own struggles with disordered eating into a global movement of body self-love, this conversation is as honest as it gets. Plus: The hilarious (and slightly gross) realities of mothering toddlers, handling "cockapoo" moments in front of Italian in-laws, lockdown speed-dating in Italy 🇮🇹and how we can better support young girls facing negative self-talk and online hate. 💬❤️
Grab a cup of tea (or a wine 🍷) and settle in for an episode full of belly laughs, total honesty, and a huge dose of body gratitude! Chapters: 00:00 Postpartum Body Image Podcast Highlights 01:14 Mum Guilt and Breastfeeding Realities 05:06 Postpartum Body Changes and Placenta Encapsulation 08:02 Normalising Cellulite and Instagram vs Reality 12:51 Eating Disorder Recovery and Pregnancy Gratitude 19:36 Work Life Balance and Bedtime Routines 21:33 Marriage Date Night and Family Dynamics 27:03 Hilarious Parenting Fails and Toddler Behaviour 36:28 Cyberbullying Social Media and Raising Girls 💖 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Aldi's Mamia range! 👶 Big-name quality without the big-name price tag. From award-winning nappies to wipes made for sensitive skin, check out the full range in-store today at Aldi. If you have been affected by any of the subjects we've spoken about on today's show, you're not alone. Please reach out to someone for support. We recommend: Tommys for support in navigating baby loss https://www.tommys.org/baby-loss-support BEAT for support with disordered eating https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ 📲 CONNECT WITH US & DANAE 💌 Danae’s Substack: 📸 Danae Mercer Instagram: @danaemercer 🎙️ No Parental Guidance Instagram: @noparentalguidancepodcast 💖 Hannah East Instagram: @hannaheast 💕 Louise Boyle Instagram: @louiseboyleofficial 💬 JOIN THE NPG COMMUNITY Got a hilarious parenting fail or a sticky conundrum you need solved? Drop us a comment below or DM us on Instagram! Don't forget to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode. 🔔✨
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Summer’s done, the kids are back at school and we’re kicking off a brand new series of No Parental Guidance with a very special guest! 🎉 In a world exclusive, TV personality and campaigner Georgia Harrison MBE sits down with us to share the candid, funny, and deeply personal realities of becoming a new mum to baby Sahara. Plus we discuss the very real challenges our children face online, how to tackle the “Manosphere” and her campaign for legal accountability when it comes to sharing intimate images online. This episode is proudly sponsored by the Aldi Mamia baby and toddler range—supporting parents through the chaotic, messy, and imperfectly perfect stages of parenting. 👶❤️ In This Episode: 00:00 Georgia Harrison Interview Introduction01:15 First-Time Motherhood and Baby Sleep04:39 Breastfeeding Realities and Postpartum Anxiety06:17 Elective Caesarean Birth Story Explained13:32 Receiving MBE from Prince William15:13 Campaigning Against Intimate Image Abuse19:11 Online Child Safety and Deepfakes27:17 Tackling the Manosphere and Andrew Tate28:58 Viral Parenting Hacks and Body Confidence33:26 TOWIE, Love Island and Fame Journey 💖 Don't Forget to Like, Comment & Subscribe! Are you a new parent navigating the chaos, or do you have a sleeping miracle like Georgia? Let us know in the comments below!👇 Georgia Harrison: @georgialouiseharrison (Instagram) Louise Boyce: @mamastillgotit_ (Instagram) Hannah East: @hannaheastcomedy (Instagram) No Parental Guidance: @no_parental_guidance (Instagram) / @noparentalguidancepod (TikTok) #NoParentalGuidance #GeorgiaHarrison #ParentingPodcast #NewMum #MotherhoodUnfiltered #GeorgiasLaw #LoveIsland #ParentingJourney #CSection #BabySleepTips #AldiMamia #Mamia #AldiBaby #ImperfectlyPerfect #ParentingHacks --- **Why this happened:** The source platform exported the emojis as text shortcodes (like `:baby_bottle:`) instead of standard Unicode characters. Apps like YouTube, Instagram, and standard text fields don't always automatically convert shortcodes into visuals unless they have an built-in markdown converter.
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Things are getting emotional (and a little bit weird!) in this week’s episode of No Parental Guidance - The Unseen Bits! 📦👶 The girls are reflecting on memories, unpacking postpartum keepsakes, and getting real about the chaotic journey of parenthood. From ...unconventional... keepsakes and baby tags 🏷️ to surviving intensive care and navigating hospital stay-cations, no detail is spared! Plus, they are joined by an incredible panel of celebrity guest parents! 🌟 Jordan Banjo drops by to talk parenting styles, setting boundaries, handling childhood tantrums, and why his kids think Uncle Mitch and Uncle Sam from Diversity are just regular babysitters! 🕺 Genevieve Tully shares her chill-yet-strict "go-to" parenting rules 📏, why following through on consequences actually works, and the art of counting to three. Professor Green opens up about censoring himself around his son 🚫🤬 and navigating the inevitable "swear word" conversations as he grows up. Sophie Ellis-Bextor brings her ultimate "Mum of 5" wisdom 👑! From handling baby-boy nappy changes 👶🚼 and surviving teenager milestones to feeding a massive family without running a restaurant 🍽️—she’s the calm parenting oracle we all need! Grab a cup of tea (or a glass of wine 🍷) and settle in for a hilariously honest dive into the total mess and magic of raising kids! ❤️👇 Chapters: 00:00 Parenting Styles and Childhood Keepsakes 02:31 Hospital Memories and Baby Keepsakes 05:04 Placenta Capsules and Umbilical Cord 06:47 Jordan Banjo on Strict Parenting 11:13 Nigerian Culture, Discipline, and Accountability 13:16 Dancing, Boxing, and Stagecoach Classes 17:02 Genevieve Talley on Enforcing Consequences 21:29 Professor Green on Parenting Advice 23:49 Sophie Ellis-Bextor on Newborn Advice 26:06 Teenagers, Family Dynamics, and Mealtimes
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Love is in the air... or is that just stubble rash? 😬In this special 'Unseen Bits' episode, we’re looking back at all things romance! From match-making wins (and major fails) to septic snogging, dirty weekends away, awkward date nights, and accidental family TV moments—the hosts and guests are baring it all.Featuring hilarious chats with Joanna Page, Jordan Banjo, Professor Green, Nathan Henry and his mum Bev, and Jess Wright!
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From ruined linen suits to concussed grooms and accidental gin-sipping toddlers—this week on No Parental Guidance, the summer holiday madness is fully taking over! And it’s full of parenting fails from you, our wonderful community as well as plenty of our own.
Hannah and Louise sit down to navigate the chaos of parenting through the summer, including the perils of bubble machines, losing the dummy battle while camping, and what happens when your toddler orders an entire vegetable board at 10 PM.
Got a hilarious parenting fail or summer survival story? Send us an email or drop a comment below!
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Here's a gift to everyone, some never seen before footage! Today, the girls are opening up about the absolute chaos of beauty standards, school-day skincare disasters, parenting exhaustion, and figuring out what on earth we should actually be putting on our faces as we age!
We’re joined by an incredible lineup of guests—Genevieve Turley, Katie Piper, Professor Green, and beauty royalty Trinny Woodall—to spill all the tea with previously unseen tips, tricks and tales! ☕✨
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