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No Parental Guidance

No Parental Guidance

By: Hannah East & Louise Boyce
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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.The Sun Parenting & Families Relationships
Episodes
  • Ronni Ancona: "Overwhelming" Motherhood, Surviving 2000s Comedy & Late ADHD Diagnosis

    Ronni Ancona: "Overwhelming" Motherhood, Surviving 2000s Comedy & Late ADHD Diagnosis
    Jun 15 2026
    BAFTA-winning comedy icon and EastEnders star Ronni Ancona joins us on the sofa for an absolute rollercoaster of an episode! Fresh off a wild, tooth-losing "school mothers' night out" (and nursing a severe liver hangover), Ronni strips back the famous masks to give us the raw, chaotic truth about her life. From the relentless exhaustion of raising children who didn't sleep for 12 years to her late-in-life ADHD diagnosis in her 40s, Ronni opens up about the crippling pressure of people-pleasing, masking, and feeling like she was "failing at everything" while navigating the peak of UK fame. We take a nostalgic trip down memory lane to look at the casual sexism of 2000s television, what it was really like making a massive hit comedy show with her ex Alistair McGowan, and the hilarious moment Posh and Becks invited them to a party... just to have them coat-check the guests. Plus, Ronni shares incredible, heartwarming stories from her pre-fame days as a teacher at a tough all-boys school, her current brilliant stint as Bea Pollard on Albert Square, and why she's a self-proclaimed, "over-loving" mother. 🍎 THANK A TEACHER WITH TESCO! 🍏 This episode is proudly sponsored by Tesco, who are supporting the National Thank a Teacher Day campaign! We all know how vital teachers are for providing security, guidance, and changing children's lives. Every teacher recommended will be entered into an exclusive draw to win up to £1,000 worth of fresh fruit and veg for their school! You have until the 17th of June to say a huge thank you to an amazing teacher who inspired you and up to the 1st July to get your grant applications in. 👉 Say your thank you now at: https://thankateacher.co.uk 🔗 CONNECT WITH US: Instagram: @NoParentalGuidancePodcast TikTok: @NoParentalGuidance If you loved this trip down memory lane and Ronni's incredible honesty, make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment below with your favorite Ronni Ancona impression! #RonniAncona #ADHD #EastEnders #ParentingChaos #PoshAndBecks #ThankATeacher #NoParentalGuidance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • "I’m really excited. I’m so happy." - Kelsey Parker Shares Her New Pregnancy Joy

    "I’m really excited. I’m so happy." - Kelsey Parker Shares Her New Pregnancy Joy
    Jun 8 2026
    Joining us on the sofa today is a true force of nature. Actress, dancer, podcaster, and brilliant entrepreneur Kelsey Parker sits down with Louise and Hannah for one of her most raw, unfiltered, and deeply moving conversations yet. From navigating the devastating loss of her husband, Tom Parker (The Wanted), in 2022, to tragically losing her baby son, Phoenix, last summer, Kelsey has faced a lifetime of unimaginable heartache before even hitting her mid-thirties. Yet, she remains a absolute beacon of hope, resilience, and infectious energy. In this episode, Kelsey opens up about the bittersweet joy of being pregnant again with her partner Will, the horrific reality of being trolled online while grieving her son, and why she refuses to let toxic internet culture dictate her timeline for happiness. She also shares the beautiful, undeniable spiritual signs Tom sends the family from beyond, and the hilarious, chaotic delivery room memories that keep his spirit alive in their household every single day. ✨ IF THIS EPISODE RESONATED WITH YOU, PLEASE LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE! It helps our community grow more than you know. ✨ 🍏 THANK YOUR HERO TEACHER & WIN A £1,000 TESCO GRANT! 🍏 We are so incredibly proud to be partnering with Tesco to support the National Thank a Teacher Day campaign! We are celebrating the phenomenal teachers and school support staff who go above and beyond for our kids every single day. HERE IS THE GOOD BIT: By taking just two minutes to send a free thank-you e-card to a teacher or staff member who has been a lifeline for your family, your school will be entered into a draw to win one of 100 £1,000 Tesco Fruit & Veg grants to help boost children's nutrition and concentration! 👉 SEND YOUR FREE E-CARD HERE: https://thankateacher.co.uk 🚨 CLOSING DATE: You must submit your thank you by 1st July, 2026 to enter your school. Do it now before you forget! RESOURCES IF NEEDED Sands (Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Charity) Sands is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to supporting anyone affected by the death of a baby. They offer a safe, completely non-judgmental space whether the loss happened recently or many years ago. Website: sands.org.uk Tommy’s Tommy's is a major pregnancy charity that funds ground-breaking research into miscarriage, stillbirth, and premature birth, while providing expert-led emotional support. Website: tommys.org Saying Goodbye (The Mariposa Trust) Saying Goodbye provides comprehensive support and advice to anyone who has suffered the loss of a baby at any stage of pregnancy, at birth, or in infancy. Website: sayinggoodbye.org The Miscarriage Association If you are dealing with pregnancy loss in the earlier stages, this organization is dedicated to ensuring you don't have to go through it alone. Website: miscarriageassociation.org.uk 🤍 A gentle reminder: If you are in immediate distress or need urgent mental health support, please reach out to your local NHS services, call 111, or contact the Samaritans on 116 123 at any time of day or night. You do not have to carry this alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Andrea McLean On Making The Same Marriage Mistakes Twice “Red Flags Are Not Bunting"

    Andrea McLean On Making The Same Marriage Mistakes Twice “Red Flags Are Not Bunting"
    Jun 1 2026
    What happens when the cameras stop rolling and the real work of survival begins? In today’s episode of No Parental Guidance, we are joined by the incredibly honest, brilliant, and unfiltered Andrea McLean. For over two decades, Andrea was a staple in our living rooms—from the GMTV sofa to anchoring Loose Women, interviewing icons like Oprah Winfrey and Beyoncé. But behind the polished TV career, Andrea was navigating a series of brutal, silent battles off-camera. In this deeply raw and revealing conversation, Andrea opens up about the reality of parenting through two horrific public divorces, navigating toxic relationships, and facing the isolating "school gate side-eye" when the headlines hit. She also busts the taboos around midlife health, sharing the terrifying reality of being forced into surgical menopause after a full hysterectomy at 46, why it made intimacy incredibly painful, and how it impacts a marriage. Plus, she shares the shocking reality of her secret 2019 mental health breakdown, surviving PTSD, and the recent financial ruin that saw her selling furniture just to buy groceries. This is a story about motherhood, mistakes, resilience, and ultimate survival. You do not want to miss this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
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These ladies are brilliant and actually it doesn’t matter who you are, raising kids in hard 🤯.
It’s a relief to hear other parents are in the same boat . I look forward to their weekly show.
Keep going ladies you are both funny and hilarious and I love hearing your stories 😀🤣

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