No Parental Guidance

The science doesn't stop! In this bonus episode of No Parental Guidance, we go beyond the textbooks with The Rapping Science Teacher, Matt Green. We put Matt’s rap knowledge to the test (does he actually know Kendrick Lamar?), find out why Louise is biologically programmed to sneeze at the sun, and dive into the fascinating world of genetics. In this bonus drop: The Rap Quiz: Matt tries to "finish...

Can drill music actually help your kids pass their GCSEs? In this week’s episode of No Parental Guidance, we are joined by the smartest guy on TikTok, Matt Green. With a Master’s in Neuroscience and over 300 million views, Matt has transformed the UK education system by turning "boring" science into viral rap bangers. But behind the viral fame and winning the Tik Tok educator award in Dubai, Matt...

Welcome to a special No Parental Guidance Bonus Show! This week, we’ve recruited the brilliant Genevieve Turley (@genevieveturleymua) to be our "Beauty Agony Aunt." We’re reading out YOUR most mortifying makeup and skincare dilemmas, from DIY disasters to pregnancy pampering gone wrong. In this bonus episode, we’re diving into: The Eyebrow Slug Incident: What happens when "5 minutes of peace" turn...

"Chop my arm off, I just want a baby." This week on No Parental Guidance, we are joined by the incredible Genevieve Turley (@genevieveturleymua). From her high-pressure days as an RAF Burns & Plastics nurse to becoming a viral makeup sensation, Genevieve doesn't hold back on the realities of motherhood, IVF, and growing up way too fast. We dive deep into Genevieve’s emotional IVF journey; the stre...

This week on No Parental Guidance, we’re joined by former doctor and bestselling author Adam Kay for a hilarious, honest and slightly chaotic deep dive into your parenting dilemmas. From pregnancy fears to “is this normal?” moments, Adam answers your biggest questions, including concerns around gestational diabetes, measuring big during pregnancy, and why sometimes your baby just isn’t following t...

Adam Kay, the former NHS doctor and author of the global bestseller This Is Going To Hurt, joins Hannah and Louise to discuss his journey through fatherhood and surrogacy. This episode dives into the chaos of life after the medical profession, from the emotional reality of missing his daughter’s birth to his hilarious refusal to be the "family doctor" when his kids have a cough. If you are interes...

This week on the No Parental Guidance podcast, we are joined by the incredible Katie Piper for a hilarious, filter-free look at the absolute chaos of raising kids. From cringeworthy parenting fails sent in by our listeners to the "fine system" Katie uses to keep her household in check, this episode is a deep dive into the relatable parenting struggles we all face. Learn more about your ad choices....

This week we’re joined by the incredible Katie Piper. Best-selling author, OBE, activist, mum of two, and an absolute powerhouse of resilience. And yes… this episode is parenting, unfiltered. From navigating teen phones, iMessage vs. WhatsApp dilemmas, and missed birthday parties, to high-street “spy missions” tracking your kids like a pro, Katie keeps it real about modern motherhood. We also dive...

In our first-ever live episode of No Parental Guidance, we are joined by the powerhouse that is Anna Whitehouse (aka Mother Pukka). Anna isn't just a Sunday Times Bestselling author and journalist; she’s the woman changing the law for every parent in the UK. We go from the deeply personal to the politically powerful, covering: The Ultimate Parenting Fail: The story involving a toddler, a Beagle na...

We finally did it! Our very first LIVE recording of No Parental Guidance with a community of mums and all because of Tea and Toast! After our "Tea and Toast" reel went viral, we realised two things: 1) Hospital toast is a spiritual experience, and 2) Way too many of you were robbed of yours! We gathered a room full of amazing women to celebrate International Women's Day and Mother's Day by doing w...

This week on No Parental Guidance, we’re getting an unfiltered look at life on the parenting front line with Lou Beckett. From hypno-birthing playlists going completely ignored, to the first night at home descending into chaos, Lou shares it all. It’s messy, hilarious, and often painfully relatable. We also cover the everyday battles: navigating tantrums on trains, surviving homework sessions that...

This week we’re joined by the brilliant Lou Beckett. Writer, former teacher, mum of two and author of Lessons from a Default Parent. And yes… this is a birth story for the ages. From going 2cm to 10cm in under two hours, to meconium panic and Rob taking his trousers off in the delivery room (no one asked him to), it’s chaotic from start to finish. But this episode goes way beyond labour. We talk a...

This week on No Parental Guidance, we’re diving headfirst into the chaotic, hilarious, and often horrifying world of parenting fails. From explosive diaper disasters to kitchen speaker mishaps, nothing is off-limits. Listeners share their most unforgettable parenting fails, including: a baby’s first football practice ending in projectile vomit, a husband’s “private moment” blaring through the kitc...

This week we’re joined by the brilliant Jordan Banjo. Diversity icon, radio host, two-time jungle campmate and dad of three who is not afraid to overshare. From panic-laughing at a positive pregnancy test to getting a vasectomy from a man called Dr Acorn, this episode is honest, chaotic and absolutely hilarious. Jordan takes us back to becoming a dad at 24. No plan. No friends with kids. No clue....

This week on No Parental Guidance, things get a little bit spicy as Hannah and Louise invite Ashley James on to help them clap back at some wild comments left on their Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we’re joined by the brilliant Ashley James. TV presenter, DJ, author of Bimbo, mum of two and a fierce advocate for women rewriting the rules. From lockdown love stories to parenting reality checks, this episode is packed with honesty, humour and a few very relatable fails. Ashley takes us back to meeting her partner on Hinge, moving in just before the world shut down, and finding hersel...

This bonus episode is packed with parenting fails, holiday drama, and the real-life chaos of raising kids while trying to survive your own sanity. Emily and the team dissect the chaos, the panic, and the heroic improvisation that followed, including dry tissues, emergency wipes, and a toddler completely unbothered by it all. From there, Emily opens up about her own parenting journey - breastfeedin...

This week, Hannah and Louise are joined by the queen of organisation herself, Emily Norris, for a deep dive into the "middle bit" of parenting, teenage hygiene, and the reality of raising three boys. From traumatic birth stories (including a broken tailbone!) to the "sextortion" talk and the chaos of sleep deprivation, nothing is off-limits. We’re also talking about the shift to senior school, the...

This week on No Parental Guidance, Louise and Hannah are joined by the actual icon Sophie Ellis-Bextor. Pop star, kitchen disco queen, mum of five boys and proof that some people really can spin every plate without launching one directly at the wall. We obviously have to talk about the Saltburn moment. Sophie reveals how she got an email back in 2022 asking to use her song Murder on the Dance Floo...

This week on No Parental Guidance, Louise and Hannah are back with another proper parenting therapy session, joined by Hilary Whitehall for a bonus episode that swings from absolute maternity ward chaos to the kind of advice you actually want to hear at 3 a.m. It kicks off with a listener story so mad it sounds fake: they’d just given birth when the ceiling collapsed from the room above and they w...

This week on No Parental Guidance, Louise and Hannah are joined by Hilary Whitehall actress, podcaster, former doula, long-time wife of Michael, mum to Jack, Molly and Barnaby and now a grandmother with another grandchild on the way! Hilary is absolutely hilarious and delivers one of the most jaw-dropping birth stories we’ve ever heard, involving a very famous godfather, a hospital mix-up and blac...

How much do you really know about what happens in the delivery suite? Louise and Hannah put parents-to-be Sam and Alice to the test with a quick-fire “Parent Prep Check", and it instantly descends into hilarious chaos. From the dreaded question “what is the plug?” (spoiler: it’s not a bath plug…) to crowning, meconium, and the mysterious fishing net in the midwife’s suite; the quiz is equal parts...

This week on No Parental Guidance, Louise and Hannah are joined by Sam and Alice Vanderpump - reality TV meets real-life parenting prep as the couple open up about expecting their first baby (a boy!) and what they’re actually feeling at 35 weeks pregnant. Sam and Alice talk morning sickness that’s never really left, multiple hospital visits, and the reality of going into parenthood with “no idea w...

This week, we are joined by Made in Chelsea royalty turned business mogul and vegan mum, Lucy Watson! Lucy gets incredibly honest about her journey into motherhood, from the dramatic birth of her son to the reality of breastfeeding for 14 months. Lucy opens up about her intense birth experience, revealing that she had to be induced because the cord was wrapped around her son’s neck and shoulders....

This week Louise and Hannah are joined by the wonderful Ryan and Matthew, better known as Daddies Overnight. They open up about their beautiful, yet challenging, journey to adopting their son and what it’s like navigating the world as two dads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices