Episode Details

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 senses of understanding during baby loss.Emma also recounts losing a friendship during an emotionally exhausting time and how she coped with the personal struggle that followed. The gang explores how simply being there for someone whilst they process their personal trauma is one of the most valuable things you can do for someone going through loss.In this episode you will hear:Emma’s personal experience with loss and griefPolycystic ovary syndrome and the problems it causesThe importance of finding the right kind of emotional support from those who truly understandThe difficulty of navigating through the pain of different kinds of lossLosing a friendship during a personal trauma and the anxiety it can causeWays of helping yourself and others without being a people-pleaserTHE Baby Loss Support Course, provided by Bex and Laura (starting on the 15th April 2024) is available at: https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/merch/the-baby-loss-support-course/The Warriorship is a membership to help you navigate life after baby loss. It covers every stage of the recovery pathway, and provides support, advice, and a range of emotional tools to help you through this difficult time. This is more than a support group. For more information and to join The Warriorship go to: https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/warriorship/The Worst Girl Gang Ever is a real, honest emotive podcast that covers the heartbreaking subject of miscarriage, infertility and baby loss, expect honest conversations about unspoken experiences. Hosted by TWGGE founders Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham, this show is a chance to break the silence and really open up the dialogue around the topic of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo - let's ditch that for our children; the ones that will come, the ones that are and the ones that never came to be.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk