Beyond the Bump
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce. This podcast is targetted at mums, just like you. A place to have real discussions and ask real questions (no matter how hard) with honest and authentic people. The aim is to have you feeling lighter, more supported and more understood after each listen.
Do I really need a will? A hard but important chat. Law for mummies not dummies, with - Tess, wills and estate lawyer
Have you written a Will? This episode has been *highly* requested by Bumpies so we spoke to Tessa from Lyden Lane to discuss estate planning and future-proofing for our children after we are gone. Yes, it feels confronting but we know we need to adult-up and get it done for the benefit of our family. We discussâŚ
What actually is a Will? What happens if you pass away without one? And is it just needed when one parent dies or both!? Does debt get passed down if itâs not paid off? Boomer wealth, granny flats, intergenerational living and t...Bumpie group chat: are we overdoing kidsâ birthday parties? Some positive âjust you waitsâ and AITA for wanting to change my kids' friends?
Bumpies, today really is a mixed bag, so strap in for this rollercoaster. We discuss everything from vaping to religion, if we actually need yearly birthday parties for kids and the most beautiful âjust you waitâ moments that had us tearing up. We dive intoâŚ
Itâs Week 2 of Harry being away - how is Jayde going this week with solo parenting? The mental load around extra-curricular activities and why it can be anxiety inducing The classic trap of who has it harder and why we probably need to take that straight to coupleâs counselling đ Possibly controversial, but should we...What are the hidden gifts of your neurodivergent brain? OCD, ADHD and more - with Jess Urlichs
You have probably seen Jess Urlichsâ beautiful poems on motherhood in your Instagram feed but you might not know much about the woman behind the words. In this episode, we speak to Jess (@jessurlichs) and dive into everything from pursuing creativity to both her and her sonâs neurodivergence diagnoses. We discussâŚ
Jessâ current journey navigating her eldest sonâs neurodivergence and how that looked for him as a baby How Jess began writing poetry and the poems that went viral Tips for turning your thoughts into poems Jessâ recent diagnosis of OCD and how this differs from the âOCDâ cl...Bumpie Group Chat: shoutout to solo/single parents, whatâs a sleep under & am I the asshole when my MILâŚ
We are back with the Bumpie Group Chat and kicking it straight off with a huge shoutout to the parents out there who are doing it all, whether theyâre a single, solo, FIFO or may-as-well be single mum. After a week of Harry being overseas, Jayde is feeling it and can only imagine the load you carry. We also discussâŚ
You canât do it all and how Jayde is approaching life while her husband is away Sleep unders - what are they and are they ticking all the boxes for families who want to avoid sleepovers? Am I t...Bumpies on Board with Bec, the fruit girl - the darkness of HG, being a nepo fruit baby and grieving your first love
After both loving following Bec @pinatafruitgirl on TikTok, we knew we had to have her bubbly energy and articulate take on life and motherhood here on the podcast! After a quick circle-jerk fangirling over each other, we jumped straight into itâŚ
The beauty and challenges in parenting for Bec How life looked for Bec before children growing up on a working fruit farm The tragic death of her first love at 25 years old and how messy grief can be Finding love after loss Is it hyperemesis gravidarum or not? We all share our stories with how dark and al...Bumpie Group Chat: if we aren't back next week we are on tour
We are back with the Bumpie Group Chat and honestly, we are a bit shakey and nervous. Why? Because we have recorded our sing-off and have mild regrets. If we arenât back next week, itâs because we are either on tour or hiding in shame!Â
On top of our Taylor Swift renditions, we discussâŚ
Jaydeâs low energy but getting by! Just in time for her minor day surgery Nail art hacks for low maintenance vibes Sophie needs help with the dummy⌠not hers, Pearlâs! Jayde shares her thoughts and Bumpies give advice, too Jayde giv...How can I parent a big personality without dulling their shine? - with Gen Muir
We have brought back a Beyond the Bump favourite, Gen Muir (parenting coach, social worker and mum to 4 boys) to help us out with a personal parenting pickle. How do you raise children with BIG personalities without dulling their sparkle? We discussâŚ
Jayde shares her own worries about how this dynamic plays out in her household Gen dives into how our own childhood may be triggered by our children Introverted vs extroverted personalities and how they may exist within a family How do we set a firm boundary even when their big personality rebels against it? Using communication st...Bumpie Group Chat: dare we say⌠haemorrhoids and could this be the start of our singing careers?!
The Bumpie Group Chat (Unfiltered) is back and we are living up to the unfiltered part of the name đ We jump straight intoâŚ
Sophie made the trek through Melbourne Airport solo with the 3 kids and the price sheâs paying comes in the form of hemorrhoids Jaydeâs booking in some important health checks Harry and Jayde had their second coupleâs counseling session and came in hot off the back of a communication blunder A new therapy technique was put into practise and worked! Soph and Nick realised theyâd missed an important assembly at school - relatable! Jayd...âI landed on my babyâ... how do you move past mum guilt when a nightmare becomes reality? - with Abi Draycott
Abi, mum of 3 and a friend of Sophieâs, is speaking with us about her story. In this very emotional and vulnerable episode, Abi describes her journey into motherhood, the day their world shifted after a fall devastatingly impacted their newborn and the familyâs road to recovery. Despite everything, Abiâs sense of humour and optimism had us in awe! We discussâŚ
Moving from the UK to Australia and how to keep the grandparents involved How an ADHD diagnosis transpired after becoming a mum Being a first time parent and how bitter-sweet hindsight can be How the intrusive...How do I know if Iâm done? 8 adults, 1 powerful conversation - with the whole BTB team
A topic that comes up in the Beyond the Bump community daily is the big question, âhow do you know when youâre done?â Yep - are you planning on having more children? And do we all get that feeling of knowing our family is complete? Or is that a myth?
This is a round table style episode where we sat down with the eight members of the Beyond the Bump team on our team weekend away and dived into our own unique perspectives. Spoiler alert, about half of us cry! We discussâŚ
Those of us who feel...How can I get this brain of mine to breathe? Simplifying for the sake of our nervous system with Jodi Wilson
The ânervous systemâ has been mentioned a lot lately and for good reason! Life is busy and our body wasnât designed to be dealing with this level of stress 24/7. So today, we speak to Jodi Wilson, bestselling author, yoga teacher and postpartum doula, about her latest book, A Brain that Breathes: essential habits for an overwhelming world. We discussâŚ
What even is the nervous system and how can we slow down? How the constant mental load, multitasking and being chronically online all contribute to an overwhelmed nervous system Small daily habits that we can use to help calm our...Bumpie Group Chat: Is it coupleâs therapy or co host therapy? And thanks to the Bumpies for keeping us sane!
The Bumpie Group Chat is back and Sophie reveals her vulnerability hangover. After being literally inundated with messages from Bumpies who could relate to her worries about school, Sophie shares her current reflections on how life might look like for her family. We also dive intoâŚ
Is it more acceptable to share you need time away from your kids than to say that you want to be with them as much as possible? Could hybrid learning be the answer to Sophieâs concerns? Sophie and Nick have made the decision to unenrol Pearl from pre-school and the relief is t...Anyone else struggling with drops offs? Separation anxiety, resilience & more with Orlanda, teacher, psychology dress & mother
The school year has well and truly started but that doesnât mean separation anxiety, tough drop offs and big feelings have come to an end. We spoke to Orlanda (@mybrain.books) all about how we can support our children when it comes to starting formal care, whether that be daycare, pre-school or school itself. We chatted to her all aboutâŚ
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What factors influence separation anxiety or difficult drop offs? When might it be our own anxiety or when is it our gut telling us something might need to change? How can a childâs cognitive develop...Bumpie Group Chat: is Sophie going back to homeschooling and who else is keen on a foot job?
As always Bumpies, when one of us is up, the other is down! We kick off the latest Bumpie Group Chat episode withâŚ
Jayde and Harry have made big changes in the bedroom Sophie unveils her perfect feet and Jayde confesses she loves a foot job Pearl has had another tough week at pre-school and Sophie is reflecting on her readiness The daily grind and back-to-school routines are hitting Sophieâs family hard after a tight-knit year in the caravan - is mainstream school always the right option for everyone? Jayde shares a Rude or Fabulous - would you...Will becoming a mum ruin my career? Or will it be a superpower? - with Michelle Battersby
Itâs been a busy 2 or so years for Michelle Battersby (@michellebattersby) who has grown and birthed two boys 17 months apart, all while selling her tech start-up Sunroom and beginning the role of President at global app, Peanut. We dived into her journey to chat more aboutâŚ
Life before children as a woman carving a path in male-dominated boardrooms Her career progression and moving to LA to found her own tech start up Navigating pregnancy in her workplace and reflecting on how motherhood and career would look for Michelle How she reframed the changes she underwent as a moth...Bumpie Group Chat: the school year is already catching up on us and so is our age
The Bumpie Group Chat is back and itâs a bit of a different vibe to earlier in the week. Reality is sinking in and we need to talk about itâŚ
Pearl had a tough time starting pre-school and not only is it heart-breaking, itâs making Sophie wonder how she is actually going to get work done Jayde is finally feeling her age and we dive into aging mentally and physically. Greys, fine lines and chin hairs - are we embracing them? Are we chasing beauty standards because we actually want to or is it social pressure!? Sophie...New year, new us? Coupleâs therapy, starting school and a new BTB era incoming đ
We are back, Bumpies! New year, new us? After sharing way too many digestive details, looks like weâre still the same. After a 6 week break, we had A LOT to catch up onâŚ
How is Sophie adjusting to life back home after her lap of Australia? Jayde shares how scary navigating sick kids, a snow storm and an international health system was Goldie and Mia start new school journeys and itâs a rollercoaster of emotions Sophieâs addicted to her phone (but actually, who isnât!?) Jayde discusses her phone usage rules for her tweens One of the girls...REPLAY: Sophâs PREGNANT, so howâs the first trimester REALLY been? Week by week pregnancy diaries with Sophie and Jayde
This week we are replaying Sophie's pregnancy diaries through her first trimester with baby number 3!
As always, we hope you enjoy! đ
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REPLAY: Anyone else feeling overwhelmed by motherhood? Being compassionate with ourselves - with Belinda Haan
This week we are replaying this episode which contains honest, personal discussions about difficult emotions such as rage and anger. Motherhood provides plenty of experiences of joy, love and gratitude but it also contains frustration, exhaustion, anger and overwhelm among many other emotional states.Â
When we know that difficult emotions are an inherent part of motherhood, and being human, it can help us feel less alone or prevent us from experiencing shame. Emotions are an automatic response to internal or external stimuli. We donât get to choose what arises but we can learn to work with wha...
REPLAY: What happens when none of it goes how you expected? IVF, terminally ill mum, returning to Shameless and more - with Michelle Andrews
This week on Beyond the Bump, weâre replaying our chat with Michelle Andrews. From navigating the emotional highs and lows of IVF, to facing the heartbreak of a terminally ill mum, Michelle shares with raw honesty and warmth. Please note that since this episode was recorded Michelle's beautiful mum has since passed and we send so much love and condolences to her family.
Throughout the chat we also dive into her return to the hit podcast Shameless, exploring what it means to juggle personal challenges with a public career. Itâs a conversation about resilience, grief, and...
REPLAY: What we wish we knew as a first time mum with Jayde and Sophie
This week on Beyond the Bump, weâre replaying getting real about all the things we wish we knew as first-time mums! Sophie and Jayde chat about the surprises, the struggles, and the game-changing lessons theyâve learned along the way. And as always we hope you love the episode as much as we did!
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people. Â
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Bumpie Group Chat (unfiltered) - Guess whoâs back together?!
This week Soph pulls off the ultimate surprise - joining Jayde in person for the first time in 12 months to record the last episode of the year!Â
Back in the same room, we reflect on what itâs been like recording long-distance, what it's like for Soph being back in her hometown and just how different the energy feels when theyâre face to face again.Â
We also dive into the next stages of parenthood, with Jayde reflecting on the reality of heading into parenting a high schooler and how quickly this chapter has arrived. Togeth...
How did this year change us? A reflection on growth, motherhood, podcasting & the year that was - with Jayde and Sophie
As the year wraps up, we sit down for a special end-of-year recap episode of Beyond the Bump, joined by a very familiar voice behind the scenes - Clare, the EA who helps keep BTB running smoothly.
In this episode, we reflect on the highs, the challenges and the moments of parenthood that defined the year.
As always, we hope you enjoy! đ
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and...
đ BYTB: Girl Dad vs Boy Dad: Is there a difference? With Nick Pearce, dad of 3 girls & Chi Lo, dad of 2 boys
This is a 1:1 chat with Nick Pearce! Nick is Sophieâs husband, father of 3 wonderful girls, outdoorsman & all-round frother. Chi & Nick unpack what their experiences raising their children has been like, their core values, what the future holds and much much more. Is there a difference to raising boys vs girls from a dadâs perspective? Tune in to find out!
Resource links:
https://www.instagram.com/recipearce/
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How can we have a fun but safe summer with little ones? - with paediatric nurse, Penny from Sick Happens
This week we're joined by Penny from Sick Happens for a super practical chat all about keeping our families safe during the Aussie summer. From long days at the beach to mozzie-filled evenings and everything in between, Penny breaks down what parents really need to know, without the fear-mongering.
As always, we hope you enjoy! đ
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people. Â
Follow us on Instagram at @be...
Bumpie Group Chat (unfiltered) - Jayde made the mistake of reading tattle and Sophie doesnât know who she is anymore
Jayde opens up about falling down the rabbit hole of Tattle Life...yes, she went there... And shares why she searched, and why at the end of the day it doesn't reallllly matter what people say online.Â
Meanwhile, Sophie reflects on how a year of caravan life has shifted her priorities in unexpected ways. From what now matters to her day-to-day, to the things she no longer loves (or maybe never did?).
As always, we hope you enjoy! đ
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A po...
WTF itâs almost Xmas!? 4 mumâs festive tips, tricks & funny bits to help reduce the mental load - with Jayde, Sophie, Clare & Joy
Itâs beginning to look a lot like⌠absolute mayhem! This week Sophie and Jayde are joined by Clare and Joy from the Bumpie team to chat all things Christmas - from smarter shopping and avoiding the overwhelm, to setting healthy boundaries with family during the festive rush. They also tackle the highs and lows of Elf on the Shelf, sharing easy ideas that wonât leave you scrambling at 10pm.
As always, we hope you enjoy! đ
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast t...
Bumpie Group Chat (unfiltered) - To post or not to post your kids online? Do butterflies really only live 24hrs and tips on how NOT to record a podcast.
Recording this episode was truly a comedy of errors in tech land - think mics dropping out, Wi-Fi giving up on life, and Jayde forgetting how headphones work. But! Amongst the chaos, we dive into a super honest chat about something many parents grapple with: sharing their kids online.
Sophie opens up about why sheâs stepped back from posting images of her little ones, from privacy worries to the weirdness of strangers recognising them. Jayde shares the flip side: why she still feels comfortable posting her kids and how she navigates it in a way that fe...
Is this normal mum worry or post natal anxiety? Where can I turn for help? - with PANDA CEO & clinical psychologist, Julie Borninkhof
In honour of Perinatal Mental Health Week, this episode weâre joined by the incredible Julie Borninkhof, CEO of PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia).
Julie helps us unpack the real experiences so many parents go through, often silently. We chat about why perinatal mental health is everyoneâs business, what signs we should be looking out for in ourselves and in the people we love, and why reaching out for support is a strength, not a weakness.
If you areâŻan expecting parent, new parent, or support personâŻlooking forâŻsafe, caring, and confidential space to talk, t...
đ BYTB: Resilience: How do we nurture it in our children? with Dr. Billy Garvey from Pop Culture Parenting
This is a chat with Dr Billy Garvey! Billy is a dad, podcaster, author and a developmental paediatrician with over 20 yearsâ experience working with children and families in a number of settings. He is passionate about helping those who care for kids and we were lucky enough to sit down with him to talk all things resilience - in both children and parents.
Resource links:
https://www.guidinggrowingminds.com/
https://www.popcultureparenting.com/
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What does a Hollywood career look like when family comes first!? Actor & mother of 6 Teresa Palmer
This week we're chatting with the beautiful Teresa Palmer - actor, author, mum of six, and all round legend. Teresa opens up about what life really looks like behind the scenes: from navigating blended family dynamics as a step-mum, to juggling a busy career with an even busier household.
We chat about how she first met her husband (spoiler: maybe twitter app if you want to find love!), what guided her transition into veganism, having a water birth in an airbnb and the unexpected reactions from Hollywood peers of her desire to have a big family.Â
Bumpie Group Chat (unfiltered) - Embarrassing IN LAW stories, a year long secret exposed, mum guilt (again), trialing progesterone & more!
This Bump Group Chat weâre diving into a bit of everything, from hilarious in-law encounters, trialing progesterone, to one of us finally revealing a year long secret...
Plus, we also chat about the never-ending beast that is mum guilt, and why sometimes the more time you spend with your kids the more guilty you feel.Â
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As always, we hope you enjoy! đ
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with ho...
The trip around Australia is coming to an end, how are we feeling? - with Sophie & Nick
In todayâs episode, Sophie is joined by her husband Nick as they reflect on their massive adventure travelling around Australia with the 3 kids, and what life will feel like when it all comes to an end. What they have learned from caravan life, the freedom, the chaos, the sunsets⌠and how they will be bringing that off road magic back home with them when they return to routine.
As always, we hope you enjoy! đ
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just li...
Bumpie Group Chat (unfiltered) - Hormones, periods & anxiety = we are not ok this week. Type B tips for Type As & âis it fine for my FIL to kiss my baby while Iâm breastfeeding?â
This week we are deep in the trenches of hormones, anxiety and the general emotional rollercoaster that comes with being a woman. We chat about the emotional whiplash of hormones, how anxiety can hitch a ride on the cycle, and how it seems to be the time of year for generally not feeling the best.Â
Plus, we dive into a very specific but surprisingly hilarious/horrifying situation: kissing a baby on the head while theyâre breastfeeding. Is it okay? Is it an absolutely not okay? And does it really just depend on who the smooch is com...
What does FIFO work look like for your family? - with Ellie Hinkley
This week on Beyond the Bump, weâre chatting all things FIFO life with mum of two, Ellie Hinkley. If your partner works away, or youâve ever wondered how families make FIFO (fly-in fly-out) work â this episode is for you!
Ellie opens up about the realities behind the roster: the solo parenting stretches, the emotional ups and downs of goodbyes and homecomings, and the small things that help her family stay connected when her partnerâs away. She also shares the unexpected positives, the independence, the community building and the appreciation that comes with time apart.
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Bumpie Group Chat (unfiltered) - How can I be a little more type A?! Please don't snatch or talk back! Mum hacks & more!
Bumpie Group Chat is back! From wishing they had just a touch more Type A energy, to tackling those moments when your little one snatches or talks back, we have a lot to catch up on... Plus get your notes app open cause we have a whole lot of Mum hacks coming your way!Â
To finish we've got another parenting dilemma about kids birthday parties to unpack. And surprise surprise, we have opposite thoughts on the situation!Â
As always, we hope you enjoy! đ
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How has being adopted impacted your experience of motherhood? - with Sarah Davidson
In todayâs episode, we chat with the beautiful Sarah Davidson, who many of you might know as Spoonful of Sarah.Â
Sarah opens up about everything from her experiences of being adopted from South Korea yet growing up in a very typical Caucasian Aussie household, to having a miscarriage, and how both of those experiences have shaped the way she approaches life, work, family and now motherhood. Plus she explores why there is so much more to family than biology, and how statistics of loss actually helped her through grief.Â
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đ BYTB: What does dadâs perinatal depression & anxiety actually look & feel like? With Craig Anderson, Gidget Angel
This is a chat with the legend Craig Anderson. Craig is a passionate mental health advocate, Gidget Angel and father of three.
Craig spent the early months of fatherhood caring for his wife Rebecca, who experienced significant post-natal depression. Little did he know in the coming months it would be him that would require assistance dealing with a post-natal anxiety disorder.
Craig walks us through the ups and downs of his experience as well as breaking down in simplicity what it felt like for him. His experience is one many dadâs will go through an...
What does birth trauma look like? - with Helen, midwife specialising in perinatal trauma
In this episode weâre joined by Helen, a midwife and perinatal trauma specialist, for an incredibly open and powerful chat about what birth trauma really looks like, and why itâs not always what youâd expect.
Helen opens up about developing PTSD following her own trauma, and how that shapes her work supporting others. Plus she shares her thoughts on birth plans and the importance of consistency in care in the lead up to birth.Â
Whether you've experienced a challenging birth, are preparing for one, or simply want to understand and support others better...
Bumpie Group Chat (unfiltered) - more grocery porn chat and what's your thoughts on this baby name dilemma?
From a failed click and collect that left us snackless, to a broken fridge that had us questioning every life choice, this week had it's fair share of domestic disasters!
Plus we went down the rabbit hole of grocery chat again, because comparing trolleys and hunting deals is basically our new sport.
And we couldn't finish the episode without a good baby name dilemma that has us seriously divided. How close is too close, when you name your baby something similar to a friend?Â
As always, we hope you enjoy! đ
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