No Parental Guidance

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

💬 CONNECT WITH US:

Instagram: @noparentalguidancepod 📸

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/

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📸 Danae Mercer Instagram: @danaemercer
🎙️ No Parental Guidance Instagram: @noparentalguidancepodcast
💖 Hannah East Instagram: @hannaheast
💕 Louise Boyle Instagram: @louiseboyleofficial
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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

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Are you a new parent navigating the chaos, or do you have a sleeping miracle like Georgia? Let us know in the comments below!👇

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