Beyond the Bump
Beyond the Bump is a podcast hosted by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce, aimed at mothers seeking honest and authentic discussions about parenting. The show provides a supportive space for real conversations and questions, helping listeners feel lighter and more understood.
Episodes
Bumpie Group chat: why are we so hard on ourselves? Talking imposter syndrome & rejection sensitivity dysphoria
Bumpies, if you haven’t noticed yet, this is our first video recording of the Bumpie Group Chat! Now you can grab a cuppa and watch along… if your kids give you a moment's peace, of course. Whether you’re watching or listening, today we dive into…
We have rebranded! A huge and exciting week for Beyond the Bump
You’re always Yummy Mummies in our eyes
Sophie is struggling to let herself sit with im
Our kids’ personal safety, where do we even begin? Child sexual abuse prevention - with Alison Geale, CEO of Bravehearts
**This episode discusses child sexual abuse. Please listen with care and reach out to a support service if you need to speak to someone. Visit ChildSafety.gov.au/Get-Support for a list of services.**
We speak to Alison Geale, CEO of Bravehearts, who works to provide a holistic approach to the prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse. This is a big but important topic and we’ve gathered you
Bumpie Group Chat: decided to take a week off whinging
We dive straight into a short and sweet Bumpie Group Chat today as surprisingly, both of us had great weeks! As we crawl out of some mild parenting trenches, we remind ourselves of the importance of help, making time for ourselves and remembering that we are doing a damn good job! We yap about…
Does anything replace the help you get from a supportive family?
Parenting away from a village
Don’t c
How did you break the cycle of addiction for your children? - with Hanna, mum of 2
For this episode of Bumpies on Board, Hanna, an American Bumpie, shares with us her raw and vulnerable battle with addiction. A disease that is not often spoken about, addiction was part of her life from childhood. Hanna gives us an honest insight into the good, the bad and the ugly that she has experienced in both her addiction battle and her decade of sobriety, now as a mum of two. She shares…
Bumpie Group Chat: The rollercoaster that is couple’s therapy, the torture that is Sophie’s bedtime and could Jayde be going through peri-menopause?
Even after spending a big few days in Sydney together, we still find plenty to discuss. Jayde took an early flight home to drive straight to couples therapy and gives us an update…
Firstly, we clear up the Nick/Harry confusion
After a vulnerable breakdown a few weeks ago, therapy has given Jayde and Harry more tools to forge a better path forwards
Sophie would people-please a therapist into gett
Anyone else got the guilts around playing with our kids? - with Nicole, paediatric physiotherapist
We’ll admit it. We don’t love playing with the kids. So we asked Nicole, a paediatric physiotherapist from @nicole_kidsphysio to come and give us the insight on play and making it work for your family. We discuss…
When you don’t love playing with your kids
Guilt, screens and connection
Engagement vs imaginative play
Finding the ‘play’ style that works for you
Bossy play and how to navigate it
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Bumpie group chat: talking parental preference, a little bit of 90s parenting and a kudos to Covid parents
It’s been a big week of technology fails, Jayde’s crying going viral and as always, our youngest children are keeping us so, so humble. We dive into…
Sophie chats parental preference. It’s a lose-lose scenario
Jayde’s becoming a 90s parent and it was the ice-cream that tipped her over the edge
Covid Babies are on their way to finishing pre-school and this quote from Dr Becky is taking us back
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You’re having twins… again?! - with Leila from Village For Mama, post partum doula and mum of 5 kids (2 sets of twins)
Last time we spoke to Leila from Village for Mama, she surprised us with a pregnancy announcement… little did she know that it would be her second set of twins! Today, she dives into life with 5 kids, pregnancy, birth, a supported postpartum and juggling multiple multiples! We chat about…
How the 20-week scan revealed Leila’s second set of twins and shocked everyone
The different decision making
Bumpie Group Chat: deep chats, a panic attack, an outburst over a viral cake and a Prima ick
This is an emotional episode of the Bumpie Group Chat and we’re feeling it. Jayde isn’t in a great place right now and she shares the weight of it all. Sophie wanted her feelings back and is now asking if you should be careful what you wish for. We dive into…
Jayde has a heavy and vulnerable share. Life isn’t in a good place and family life feels hard
Parenting a teen is like postpartum
Does the
Can we rethink autism and move beyond the stereotypes? - with Dr Krishna Jadav Carle, developmental paediatrician
Can we move past rigid stereotypes in order to better understand and support our autistic children? To dive into this, we speak to Dr Krishna Jadav Carle who explains all the ways in which autism can present in children. She is a developmental paediatrician and Director of ACCESS Paediatric Clinic. In her book, What’s My Colour On The Spectrum?, Dr Krishna introduces the Rainbow Model, a framework
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 Sophie’s IUD removal to Jayde’s 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 “I love you!” so Soph is taking the win
Bedtime battles
The ‘hea
How can we raise boys to be emotionally healthy men? - with Dr Billy Garvey, developmental paediatrician
Terms like ‘the manosphere’ and ‘toxic masculinity’ 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. A
Bumpie Group Chat: 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 you’re 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 into…
7 year olds… wtf?
Third child things… we are not okay!
We debut Yumi’s first single, Apple Sleeves and it
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 discuss…
What do you do if your MIL wants to share your children on social medi
Bumpie Group Chat: what parenting boxes have you put yourself in? Plus, we share your inappropriate songs from your childhood
Mother’s 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 into…
Sophie’s sinking smoothly into Term 2
Shout out to the single and solo mums on Mother’s Day
Craft mum realisations and cutting the parenting labels
Filling up your cup alongside your child’s feels like a hack
Screen time for the win, it d
How did you rebuild your “village” 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 you’ve 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 discuss…
How Kerrene met her now-husband and moved to Perth
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Bumpie Group Chat: the girls’ trip rundown, what we actually want on Mother’s 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 into…
How was Jayde’s 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 🫣
Jayde’s fallen out of love with singer Riley and more in love with her husband, Harry
Their emotional couples
How do we navigate parenting in a digital world? - with Dr Jo Orlando, researcher into kids and tech
Has ‘screen time’ 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 they’re 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 discuss…
Is screen time black a
What do you do when you share your whole life online…and 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
Bumpie Group Chat: germy ball pits, hospital nerves & what is pregnancy announcement etiquette?
It’s 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 it’s 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 girl’s trip. We chat about…
Sophie’s at THAT stage of the school hol
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 d
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 friend’s kids?
We kick off this week’s 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 she’s finding parenting way more manageable. We also chat about…
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 Matrescence? The biggest transition of a mother’s life, let’s talk about it - with Claire Tonti
Matrescence. You might have never heard of it or maybe you’ve seen it doing the rounds on social media lately. It’s actually the biggest transition any human will go through in life and it’s reserved specifically for mothers. So, if it’s 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 reall
Bumpie group chat: dentist mum guilt, crawling to the end of term and folks, you know you’re getting old when…
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. It’s a LOT! We also chat about…
What am I and who am I? Society’s obsession with labelling people
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 discuss…
What actually is a Will?
What happens if you pass away without one? And is it just n
Bumpie group chat: are we overdoing kids’ birthday parties? Some positive “just you waits” 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 ‘just you wait’ moments that had us tearing up. We dive into…
It’s Week 2 of Harry being away - how is Jayde going this week with solo parenting?
The mental load around extra-curricular activities and w
What are the hidden gifts of your neurodivergent brain? OCD, ADHD and more - with Jess Urlichs
You have probably seen Jess Urlichs’ 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 son’s neurodivergence diagnoses. We discuss…
Jess’ current journey navigating her eldest son’s neurodivergence and how that look
Bumpie Group Chat: shoutout to solo/single parents, what’s a sleep under & am I the asshole when my MIL…
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 they’re 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 discuss…
You can’t do it all and how Jayde is approaching life while her husband is away
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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 it…
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
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 aren’t back next week, it’s because we are either on tour or hiding in shame!
On top of our Taylor Swift renditions, we discuss…
Jayde’s low energy but getting by! Just in time for her minor day surgery
Nail art hacks for low maintenance vi
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 discuss…
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
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 😅 We jump straight into…
Sophie made the trek through Melbourne Airport solo with the 3 kids and the price she’s paying comes in the form of hemorrhoids
Jayde’s booking in some important health checks
Harry and Jayde had their second couple’s counseling session and came in hot off the back of a com
“I landed on my baby”... how do you move past mum guilt when a nightmare becomes reality? - with Abi Draycott
Abi, mum of 3 and a friend of Sophie’s, 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 family’s road to recovery. Despite everything, Abi’s sense of humour and optimism had us in awe! We discuss…
Moving from the UK to Australia and h
How do I know if I’m 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, “how do you know when you’re done?” 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
How can I get this brain of mine to breathe? Simplifying for the sake of our nervous system with Jodi Wilson
The “nervous system” has been mentioned a lot lately and for good reason! Life is busy and our body wasn’t 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 discuss…
What even is the nervous system and how can w
Bumpie Group Chat: Is it couple’s 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 into…
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 a
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 doesn’t 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 about…
What factors influence separation anxiety or difficult dr
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 with…
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 Sophie’s fami
Will becoming a mum ruin my career? Or will it be a superpower? - with Michelle Battersby
It’s 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 about…
Life before children as a woman carving a path in male-dominated boardrooms
Her career progression and moving to LA to foun
Bumpie Group Chat: the school year is already catching up on us and so is our age
The Bumpie Group Chat is back and it’s a bit of a different vibe to earlier in the week. Reality is sinking in and we need to talk about it…
Pearl had a tough time starting pre-school and not only is it heart-breaking, it’s 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 hai
New year, new us? Couple’s therapy, starting school and a new BTB era incoming 👀
We are back, Bumpies! New year, new us? After sharing way too many digestive details, looks like we’re still the same. After a 6 week break, we had A LOT to catch up on…
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 it’s a rollerco
REPLAY: Soph’s PREGNANT, so how’s 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! 💛
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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.
When we know that difficult emotions are an inherent part of motherhood, and being human, it can
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, we’re 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
REPLAY: What we wish we knew as a first time mum with Jayde and Sophie
This week on Beyond the Bump, we’re 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 they’ve 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
Bumpie Group Chat (unfiltered) - Guess who’s 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!
Back in the same room, we reflect on what it’s been like recording long-distance, what it's like for Soph being back in her hometown and just how different the energy feels when they’re face to face again.
We also dive into the next stages of parenthood
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! 💛
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwel
💙 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 Sophie’s 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 dad’s perspective? Tune in to find out!
Resource links:
https://www.insta
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! 💛
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and S
Bumpie Group Chat (unfiltered) - Jayde made the mistake of reading tattle and Sophie doesn’t 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.
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
WTF it’s almost Xmas!? 4 mum’s festive tips, tricks & funny bits to help reduce the mental load - with Jayde, Sophie, Clare & Joy
It’s 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 won’t leave you scrambling at 10pm.
As al
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 she’s stepped back from posting images of her little ones, from privacy worries to the w
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 we’re 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 everyone’s business, what signs we should be looking out for in ourselves and in the people we love, a
💙 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 years’ 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.guidinggrowin
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 guide
Bumpie Group Chat (unfiltered) - Embarrassing IN LAW stories, a year long secret exposed, mum guilt (again), trialing progesterone & more!
This Bump Group Chat we’re 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.
As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛
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The trip around Australia is coming to an end, how are we feeling? - with Sophie & Nick
In today’s 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
Bumpie Group Chat (unfiltered) - Hormones, periods & anxiety = we are not ok this week. Type B tips for Type As & “is it fine for my FIL to kiss my baby while I’m breastfeeding?”
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.
Plus, we dive into a very specific but surprisingly hilarious/horrifying situation: kissing a baby o
What does FIFO work look like for your family? - with Ellie Hinkley
This week on Beyond the Bump, we’re chatting all things FIFO life with mum of two, Ellie Hinkley. If your partner works away, or you’ve ever wondered how families make FIFO (fly-in fly-out) work — 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 fa
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!
To finish we've got another parenting dilemma about kids birthday parties to unpack. And surprise surprise, we have opposite thou
How has being adopted impacted your experience of motherhood? - with Sarah Davidson
In today’s episode, we chat with the beautiful Sarah Davidson, who many of you might know as Spoonful of Sarah.
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 s
💙 BYTB: What does dad’s 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 thr
What does birth trauma look like? - with Helen, midwife specialising in perinatal trauma
In this episode we’re 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 it’s not always what you’d 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
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.
Why am I constantly burnt out? with Dr Mel Taitimu, psychologist
This week we’re chatting all things burnout. That feeling when your brain’s running on 1% battery, your to-do list is still screaming at you and everything is overwhelming.
We’re joined by the wonderful Dr Mel Taitimu, a psychologist who’s here to help us unpack what burnout really is (spoiler: it’s not just being tired), and why it’s so common for women and parents. Plus, most importantly she sh
Bumpie Group Chat (unfiltered): in car conversations that benefit the whole family! - with Gen Muir, parent educator
This week's Bump Group Chat we are joined by parent educator Gen Muir to talk all things in car conversations! We cover the power of short, low-pressure chats, simple prompts that invite sharing (without pressure), what to do with one-word answers, how to handle after-school meltdowns, and ways to use those small drive-time moments to build connection.
In our busy lives, with places to always be
How can I reduce the mental load around grocery shopping? - with Nabula from Supermarket Swap
In this episode of Beyond the Bump, we’re joined by Nabula El Mourid, the creator of Supermarket Swap helping families take the stress out of the weekly shop.
Together we chat about the mental load of feeding a family, making food choices that actually work for your household, and why healthier doesn’t have to mean more expensive. Nabula shares practical tips for simplifying meal planning, shoppin
Bumpie Group Chat (unfiltered): The impermanence of childhood, but the unspoken beauty of parenting older kids
This week on Bumpie Group Chat (Unfiltered), we share the little moments that feel big when you watch your kids getting older, but the joys that come from each stage of parenting. Plus, how do you juggle everyones extracurricular activities, and know how many to have?
Always we hope you enjoy!
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What does being 'not maternal' look like as a mum? From 2-3 kids, work and everything in between - with Loz from Ready or Not
This week we have Loz Treweek on the show. She's a mum of 3, and the co-host of Ready or Not, a motherhood and career podcast for mums who make work, work! We explore what it's like to be a 'not maternal' mum, the jump from 2 to 3 kids and getting back to work after becoming from a parent.
If you want to hear mum hacks, Loz has got plenty of them, sharing her tips for navigating re-entering the
Bumpie Group Chat (unfiltered) – Dealing with death, d*cks and dumb tattoos
This week on Bumpie Group Chat (Unfiltered), we get real about grief and how that journey can begin before you have even lost someone. Plus, the tattoo chat continues with us sharing some of the most wild ones you shared with us after last weeks ep! Raw, relatable and refreshingly honest - just how we like it.
Always we hope you enjoy!
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Parenting a child with a disability, what has Bonnie taught you so far? - with Kate Mason
In this episode of Beyond The Bump we are joined by mum of two (with another on the way) Kate, who along with her husband are sharing their life on the road around Australia. When their first daughter Bonnie was born with a rare genetic condition, they were thrown into the deep end of learning how to parent a child with disabilities.
From the intensive therapies and the importance of finding your
What's the etiquette with fake snakes in camp grounds? Sleep training your adult self. Caught "in the act" confessions and if not me, why?
This week on Beyond the Bump Unfiltered, we’re diving into the weird, the wild, and the wonderfully awkward. From fake snake campground etiquette to the art of sleep training your adult self, nothing is off-limits. We share hilarious “caught in the act” confessions and unpack the big question: if not me, why? Expect laughs, honesty, and plenty of unfiltered banter.
Always we hope you enjoy!
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But HOW do I make friends as a mum? - with Kimberly Kay, founder of Mum Walk
Making friends as a mum can feel harder than it should be – between sleepless nights, endless nappies, and juggling life, it’s tricky to find your people. In this episode, we chat with Kimberly Kay, founder of Mum Walk about the ups, downs, and awkward in-betweens of building connections in motherhood. From breaking the ice to letting go of mum guilt when you need support, we share honest stories
Bumpie Group Chat (unfiltered) – You can shove whimsy up your a$$. FAFO parenting method - we are onboard. The winning lotto theory & benefits of a worry diary!
This week on Bumpie Group Chat (Unfiltered), we dive into why you can shove whimsy up your a$$, and why the FAFO parenting method has our full support. We unpack the winning lotto theory and how it shapes the way we tackle life’s chaos, plus explore the surprising benefits of keeping a worry diary. Raw, relatable and refreshingly honest—just how we like it.
Always we hope you enjoy!
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How can I decrease the anxiety around allergies/allergens? With Paediatrician Dr Rob and GP Dr Mariam
Allergies and allergens can be a huge source of worry for parents — but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode of Beyond the Bump, we’re joined by Paediatrician Dr Rob and GP Dr Mariam to explore how we can ease the anxiety that often comes with the topic. They share practical tips, answer common questions, and offer reassurance for navigating this tricky space. Whether you’re a new paren
Bumpie Group Chat (unfiltered) – Jealous of your partner and child’s bond? Why we all need more whimsy in our life, the reality of school camp & YES, it’s more than fine to sleep in different beds!
This week on Bumpie Group Chat (Unfiltered), we dive into the tricky feels of being jealous of your partner and child’s bond, why adding a little whimsy can make the chaos lighter, and the unglamorous truth of school camp life. Plus, we unpack the stigma around couples sleeping in separate beds (spoiler: it’s more than okay!). Raw, relatable and refreshingly honest—just how we like it.
Always we h
Quadruplets?! Where do we even begin? - with Taylah Tudehope-Glachan
In this episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with the incredible Taylah Tudehope-Glachan, mum to quadruplets! Taylah takes us through the jaw-dropping moment she found out she was expecting four babies, her birth story, and what life really looks like with four newborns at once.
From endless feeds and sleepless nights to the village it takes to raise multiples, Taylah shares both the chaos and the
Bumpie Group Chat (unfiltered) – When bribery backfires, how many times did we say Lafufu? High school orientations, debating family values around phones & would you snoop a celeb’s texts?
This week on the Bumpie Group Chat (unfiltered), we’re chatting about bribery gone wrong, counting just how many times “Lafufu” popped up, and the ins and outs of high school orientations. We also dive into family values around phone use and ask the big question—would you snoop a celeb’s texts? Tune in for laughs, honesty, and all the Bumpie banter.
Always we hope you enjoy!
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What if the hardest choice ends up being the right one? Relationship breakdown, single parenting & finding love again- with mum of 4, Georgia Fox
In this episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Georgia Fox, a mum of four, about navigating life when things don’t go to plan. Georgia opens up about the challenges of a relationship breakdown, the realities of single parenting, and what it’s like to rebuild life on your own terms.
We explore the strength it takes to make tough decisions, how to keep going when things feel overwhelming, and the
Bumpie Group Chat (unfiltered) – Jet lag, Texas rodeos, space dreams & WOW, three really is a crowd!
This week, the Bumpie Group Chat goes fully unfiltered. We’re talking jet lag that just won’t quit, Texas rodeos (yes, really!), and those big space dreams that make you wonder. Plus, navigating the reality that sometimes three really is a crowd.
Always we hope you enjoy!
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