No Parental Guidance
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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April 27, 2026 • 45 mins
This week we're joined by the iconic Jess Wright. TOWIE original, mum, businesswoman, and refreshing and honest guest!
And yes… this episode goes there. From PND, antidepressants, and the black cloud that hit her the moment she walked through the front door with her newborn, to stabbing a football with a carving knife because the kids just wouldn't stop. Jess holds nothing back.
She opens up about her son Presley's heart conditio...
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April 22, 2026 • 20 mins
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 the lyric" for some of the ...
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April 20, 2026 • 41 mins
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 is a dad of three just trying ...
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April 15, 2026 • 28 mins
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" turns into 20 minutes of black dye?...
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April 13, 2026 • 46 mins
"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 stress of shrinking embryos and the mo...
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April 6, 2026 • 25 mins
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 the “rules”.
We also get into ...
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March 30, 2026 • 47 mins
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 interested in parenting stories, surrogacy...
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March 25, 2026 • 17 mins
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.
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March 23, 2026 • 48 mins
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 into sleepless nights caused...
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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 named Douglas, and a finger that ...
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March 15, 2026 • 27 mins
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 what we do best; sharing the a...
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March 11, 2026 • 20 mins
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 make you question modern educa...
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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 about what it really means to ...
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March 4, 2026 • 21 mins
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 kitchen speaker, and a mix-up with ...
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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. He opens up about laughing fo...
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February 27, 2026 • 19 mins
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.
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February 23, 2026 • 34 mins
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 herself pregnant only months into a...
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February 18, 2026 • 15 mins
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 - breastfeeding struggles, formula guilt, pumping i...
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February 16, 2026 • 41 mins
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 absolute black hole that is a t...
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February 9, 2026 • 43 mins
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 Floor, thought it was lovely, signed...
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