S9 E17: Life After Infertility: Ruth Corden on Finding Purpose Without Children

The Worst Girl Gang Ever

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In this powerful and deeply moving episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex and Laura welcome back Ruth Corden, a fan-favorite guest, for a raw, relatable, and hope-filled update. Ruth candidly shares her journey of embracing a life without children, overcoming the heartbreak of infertility, and redefining what fulfillment and purpose look like beyond motherhood.

Now in her 40s and thriving, Ruth opens up about:

Making peace with childlessness after 8+ years of trying to conceive
How mental health, weight loss, and fitness transformed her life
Losing 9 stone and finding community and confidence through the gym
What it means to have a “maternal heart with empty arms”Her vision for opening a residential care home for young people in foster care
Using humor as healing and why laughter belongs alongside grief
Navigating ADHD, friendships, and identity through major life transitions
Her psychic experience and future-facing hopes for fostering impact

With her signature warmth, wit, and unapologetic honesty, Ruth reminds us that Plan B might actually be Plan A—and that life without children can still be rich, meaningful, and filled with love. Whether you're:

Living childfree after infertility
Struggling with pregnancy loss
Navigating complex friendships during infertility
Looking for purpose beyond motherhood

…this episode will leave you feeling seen, heard, and uplifted.

About The Worst Girl Gang Ever

The Worst Girl Gang Ever is a real, honest, and emotive podcast that covers the heartbreaking subject of miscarriage, infertility, and baby loss. Expect raw conversations about unspoken experiences, hosted by TWGGE founders Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham. This show aims to break the silence and open dialogue around miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo—let’s change the narrative for future generations.

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