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.
Bumpie group chat: a bunch of updates, a question about play dates and the old scholastic catalogue gets us again!
This week on the Bumpie Group Chat we dive into the hormonal rollercoaster of being a woman, from Sophieâs IUD removal to Jaydeâs period disc recommendations. Our kids are taking us on a walk down memory lane to our old-school Book Fairs. Oh and we need your play date rules, come and share over in our Facebook group!
Pearl has said âI love you!â so Soph is taking the win Bedtime battles The âhead flufferyâ of play dates and sibling dynamics Apple Sleeves has a music video Sophie is off to Harry Styles! And the entire family are ta...How can we raise boys to be emotionally healthy men? - with Dr Billy Garvey, developmental paediatrician
Terms like âthe manosphereâ and âtoxic masculinityâ are thrown around a lot lately and it has many of us worried. How do we raise boys? What does a good man look like? We speak to Dr Billy Garvey, developmental paediatrician and father of three, about his new book and how to raise emotionally healthy boys. Regardless of whether you have a son or not, this episode is filled with parenting wisdom. After we establish that Dr Billy is the intellectual hall pass of half of the BTB team, we dive intoâŚ
What is a good man and what is our aim...3, 7 & 38 year olds - is it developmental? We have lost the plot again lol sorry
As always, the Bumpie Group Chat is a rollercoaster but we know youâre alongside us for the ride, Bumpies! We vent about our current parenting pickles, we cry with pride about said children then wrap it up by searching for inspo on how to be better parents to our daughters. Wow. We dive intoâŚ
7 year olds⌠wtf? Third child things⌠we are not okay! We debut Yumiâs first single, Apple Sleeves and itâs a banger Sophie had her IUD removed and discusses the âwhyâ Soph asked TikTok what kept sisters bonded as they grew up and the answers...How can I better communicate and set boundaries with my in-laws, parents, partner and other important people in my life? - with family therapist & speech pathologist Claire Barbagallo
We are constantly asked for advice when it comes to tension with in-laws, grandparents, relationships and more. Setting boundaries is easier said than done! To help us help you, we spoke to clinical family therapist and speech pathologist, Claire Barbagallo, all about communicating with the key people in our lives. We discussâŚ
What do you do if your MIL wants to share your children on social media and youâre not okay with it? Shifting from boundaries = conflict to boundaries as a form of healthy communication How to get grandparents on the same parenting page as you Your non-ne...Bumpie Group Chat: what parenting boxes have you put yourself in? Plus, we share your inappropriate songs from your childhood
Motherâs Day has come and gone and we unpack our thoughts around the day - can we take the wins for what they are? We just want to feel seen! We also jump intoâŚ
Sophieâs sinking smoothly into Term 2 Shout out to the single and solo mums on Motherâs Day Craft mum realisations and cutting the parenting labels Filling up your cup alongside your childâs feels like a hack Screen time for the win, it doesnât have to be demonised all the time Sophie watched The Sweetest Thing with her whole family⌠enough said We share...How did you rebuild your âvillageâ in a new country!? Living abroad, being estranged from your own mother, PND and more - with Kerrene Taylor
We speak a lot about finding a village, but what do you do when youâve moved across the world and find yourself starting from scratch? Kerrene Taylor (@kerrenetaylor) is an American mum living in Western Australia, documenting the honest reality of becoming a mother far from home - without the village most of us assumed we'd have. We discussâŚ
How Kerrene met her now-husband and moved to Perth Moving into motherhood without a relationship with her mum How Kerrene explored remothering herself before having children The term âmorningâ sickness needs to be cancelled Her birth and postpartum journey...Bumpie Group Chat: the girlsâ trip rundown, what we actually want on Motherâs Day and do the lyrics our kids listen to matter?
he Bumpie Group Chat is back after a two-week break so we have lots to catch up on! We jump straight intoâŚ
How was Jaydeâs girls trip to the USA for a country music festival? The lead up to a girls trip might be even better than the holiday itself An emergency evacuation at StageCoach 𫣠Jaydeâs fallen out of love with singer Riley and more in love with her husband, Harry Their emotional couples therapy breakthrough Sophieâs got a threenager on her hands A Motherâs Day hot take - is just saying exactly what you want a win-w...How do we navigate parenting in a digital world? - with Dr Jo Orlando, researcher into kids and tech
Has âscreen timeâ become a dirty word when it comes to our kids? Can we safely support them to use technology that is constantly evolving? There is a lot of fear around screens but it feels overwhelming when theyâre such a big part of our lives. We want to remove the shame so we chat to researcher Dr Jo Orlando about how we navigate parenting in a digital world. We discussâŚ
Is screen time black and white for all children? Screens as a tool for connection and communication when youâre a tween/teen Rest or stimulation? Can screens...What do you do when you share your whole life onlineâŚand it completely implodes? - with Bella Messina
Imagine sharing your life on social media every day until one day, your relationship begins to implode. How do you show up? What do you share? Bella Messina is a single mum to 2 daughters, sharing her motherhood journey on her podcast, Tiktok and Instagram. We dive in...
Bella shares her journey leading up to her first pregnancy and struggling with HG throughout How her mental health declined but she still gaslit herself into thinking how she âshould be gratefulâ At one point do we feel âworthyâ of help with mental health? Bella shares how each day was a struggle...Bumpie Group Chat: germy ball pits, hospital nerves & what is pregnancy announcement etiquette?
Itâs the final week of school holidays and we have some ups and downs for you, Bumpies! Sophie is still solo parenting while her husband is away and itâs getting old⌠time to come home Nick! Jayde had a rough time with a hospital visit for her daughter, but will be on the up once she packs her bags (last minute, of course) for a girlâs trip. We chat aboutâŚ
Sophieâs at THAT stage of the school holidays - whimsy has been knocked down a peg thanks to fevers, sleep deprivation and sibling rivalry Jaydeâs feel...How do we have the hard chats? Talking to our kids/tweens/teens about puberty, sex, relationships and more? - with Em Tabacaru
You might remember when your parents tried to speak to you about The Birds and The Bees. Or they left a book about puberty for you on your bed one day. Maybe they left a box of pads in the bathroom? Today we speak to Em from Pippin Girl about how to have the awkward chats with our kids about puberty, sex, consent, relationships and more - and do it a little better than how our parents might have done it! We discussâŚ
When and how to start discussing body changes with your children Taking your childâs pers...Bumpie Group Chat: a case for a mental load holiday, what is adult gift etiquette nowadays, the dummy has officially been ditched and can I discipline my friendâs kids?
We kick off this weekâs Bumpie Group Chat episode with a petition for mandatory seasonal Mental Load Holidays. Can you imagine!? Sophie is staying with her parents for the school holidays and sheâs finding parenting way more manageable. We also chat aboutâŚ
Is most of the day-to-day of parenting actually made challenging by our mental load, not necessarily the kids themselves? Jayde wants to know what is the etiquette these days when it comes to giving gifts? If youâre attending an adultâs birthday, what is the protocol!? Speaking of celebrating, partying in your 30s hits diffe...What is Matrescence? The biggest transition of a motherâs life, letâs talk about it - with Claire Tonti
Matrescence. You might have never heard of it or maybe youâve seen it doing the rounds on social media lately. Itâs actually the biggest transition any human will go through in life and itâs reserved specifically for mothers. So, if itâs so massive⌠why is it so unknown? We speak to Claire Tonti, matrescence activist, filmmaker, singer and songwriter, to learn more. We say it often, but this really is a must-listen for everyone, mother or not!Â
We discussâŚ
What actually is matrescence? And why havenât we heard about it until recently (if ev...Bumpie group chat: dentist mum guilt, crawling to the end of term and folks, you know youâre getting old whenâŚ
As we roll into the long weekend, we are both relieved and overwhelmed. We dive into this episode of the Bumpie Group Chat and vent about the collective anxiousness we are all feeling - from the state of the world right now to the endless Easter to-do list plus the race to the finish line of term 1. Itâs a LOT! We also chat aboutâŚ
What am I and who am I? Societyâs obsession with labelling people and why we canât do it all Leaning into your school community and how wholesome it can feel âDo you have ca...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
Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast...
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!
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Beyond the Balls is a fatherhood podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Chi Lo, a Beyond The Bump prod...
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...
