Beyond the Bump

Bumpie Group Chat: Dead rats & throuples? We’re so back! Oct 16, 2026 2638 This episode includes discussion of sexual assault and domestic violence. If you or someone you know is affected, Lifeline is available 24/7 on 131114. We are back, and it’s time for a big old catch up! We’re sharing our highs and lows from the school holidays, from family travel and sibling fights to some heavy moments and a few rats just for good measure. We discuss… Family holidays in Japan: S

How would you spend money if no one was watching? Making extra cash, spending habits, investing & more - with Mel Browne, money expert & educator Oct 13, 2026 3650 After such a positive response to our last episode with Mel, this week we are welcoming back financial educator, author and money expert Mel Browne for a judgment free Q&A, answering your questions about money. From investing for beginners to teaching our kids about cash and the little ways you can make positive changes, this one is practical, honest and an eye opener for the little things tha

Zoë Foster Blake, how fun are your 40s?! Perimenopause, ADHD and female friendships Sep 29, 2026 3711 We are so excited to welcome mum of two, author and Go-To Skincare founder, Zoë Foster-Blake. This is a bucket list interview for us and it was jam-packed with truths, laughs and wisdom. We discuss… How Zoë and Hamish started dating Her transition into motherhood, interstate from her village Do Zoë and Hamish balance the juggle of work and family? Creativity, motherhood and a recent ADHD diagnosi

Bumpie group chat: could it be more than ADHD, finding clothing for tweens and your most awkward tech fails Sep 25, 2026 2373 For this Bumpie Group Chat, we get together for some mixed vibes before the upcoming podcast break. For our last recording for the next fortnight, we chat about… Sophie is off to Japan! The podcast is off for the school holidays, from 30 Sept - 13th October Jayde has some observations on her mental health The 3 stages of her mental health cycle Why is there a gap in fun tween clothing!? Bumpies s

Bumpie on Board: how did cancer change your motherhood journey? - with Jackie, mother of 2 and breast cancer survivor Sep 22, 2026 3584 For this Bumpies on Board episode, we speak with Jackie, mum of two and breast cancer survivor. After hearing her story at the Bonds Village Walk event in Melbourne, we asked her to share with Bumpies - it’s inspiring, raw and a real reminder of how important a village can be. We discuss… Jackie’s positive postpartum during lockdowns Reevaluating career goals after children Discovering breast can

Bumpie group chat: almost 10 things Sophie has learnt in 10 years of marriage, Jayde’s “boring” and your hilarious icks Sep 18, 2026 2500 Sophie is running late, opens a surprise present on air and we lightly roast each other… just another Bumpie Group Chat! We’re chatting about… Sophie 35th birthday The 10 (or 9) things Sophie has learned in 10 years of marriage Bumpies sent in their icks and they are hilarious Why we would swipe right on Tinder Toilet etiquette when you’re dating This episode is proudly sponsored by Bonds. Chec

Ask yourself, is it working for mum? Setting boundaries with kids - with Gen Muir Sep 15, 2026 3338 We’ve teamed up once again with parenting educator, Gen Muir, to discuss boundaries. Is it a buzz word or are they vital for our parenting? We discuss… The #1 question to ask yourself around boundaries How societies views on parenting has changed over the decades When boundaries can be flexible Explaining and scaffolding the boundary Disappointment and resilience Executive dysfunction and bounda

Bumpie Group Chat: so apparently we all shift and we all sh*t Sep 11, 2026 2086 For this Bumpie Group Chat, we have done our usual where when one is up, the other is down. Andddd then we swap. We let it all out in this very unhinged episode. We chat… Sophie’s been raging and jaw-clenching Jayde and Harry’s DIY camping health retreat Feeling like a burden on your village Sophie’s offloading some of her imposter syndrome onto Raygun Jayde’s birthday ick reframe The shift to

How powerful is art for us and our kids? - with Alexandra Lederman, art therapist Sep 8, 2026 2588 We talk a lot about emotional regulation, mindfulness and play, but it can be hard finding ways to actually DO these in our busy lives. Enter art therapy. For kids and adults alike, we speak to registered art therapist and mum of two, Alex Lederman, to learn more. We discuss… Alex’s experience with art and art therapy What is involved in art therapy? The process (not the outcome) of creating Do y

Bumpie Group Chat: Dr Becky is the GOAT, oreogate, unhinged things kids say and a mum hack of the century Sep 4, 2026 2257 After a big work weekend in Melbourne, we are back with some glimmers, some learnings, some laughs and our undying love for Dr Becky. We dive into… The game-changer takeaways we’ve tried from our Dr Becky episode Oreogate! The parent’s group chat that has blown up Do millennial parents struggle with boundary setting? The busy mum/ADHD brain text message hack An unconventional toddler sleep hack T

Peri-menopause - WTAF?! What should we all know as we head into it? - Dr Fatima Khan - menopause specialist, women's health doctor, and founder of The Menopause Clinic Sep 1, 2026 3783 Perimenopause. It seems to have boomed in awareness and for good reason. To find out more we speak to Dr Fatima Khan about everything from PMDD, symptoms of perimenopause, when it starts and how we address it (and also how is this fair!?!) As a leading perimenopause and menopause doctor, Dr Fatima combines a holistic approach with clinical expertise to offer treatments that support mental, physica

Bumpie Group Chat: when depression, a yellow submarine and book week walk into a recording studio Aug 28, 2026 2283 The Bumpie Group Chat is our weekly debrief on how we are going in parenting and life. Sometimes it’s light and full of laughs, other times it’s the reality of our challenges creeping up on us. A wise recent guest did tell us that two things can be true! Today, we discuss… Sophie’s leaning into Book Week Jayde gives an honest mental health update Sophie is pissed off about the state of mental hea

How have we never heard of maternal ambivalence?! The conflicting emotions of motherhood - with Dr Margo Lowy, PHD & psychotherapist Aug 25, 2026 2844 Ever felt contradicted by how much you can both love motherhood yet find it SO tough, all at the same time? That combination of what seems like opposite feelings is called maternal ambivalence. To learn more, we speak to Dr. Margo Lowy PhD, a psychotherapist and researcher. She has written her latest book, Maternal Ambivalence: The Loving Moments & Bitter Truths of Motherhood, and we are despe

Bumpie Group Chat: Gen Muir has joined the chat, vaping vs. old school smoking, teenage shenanigans and your date horror stories Aug 21, 2026 2696 We couldn’t go to Sydney without popping in to see our favourite parenting expert, Gen Muir, in the studio! We quiz Gen on her own personal experience of raising tween and teen boys before she joins in for our normal Bumpie Group Chat chats. This really was Beyond the Chaos! We discuss… Teenage sons and growing water bills Vaping, masturbation and approaching big topics with our kids Did the old

The First 365: What does a Women's Health Physio want all new parents to know? with Sarah Percy, Women’s Health Physiotherapist & Director of Female Physio Co. Aug 19, 2026 2539 For this episode of our Newborn Mini Series, The First 365, we speak to Sarah Percy, Women’s Health Physiotherapist and director of Female Physio Co. We ask what are the TOP 5 things all new parents should know about women’s health physiotherapy when postpartum (and beyond!) Sarah gives us evidence, reassurance and tips to care for ourselves after carrying and birthing babies. We discuss… Bladder

Dr Becky, how can effortful imperfection help us in motherhood? Plus, deep feeling kids, relationship needs after kids & more! - with Dr Becky, psychologist & founder of Good Inside Aug 18, 2026 4418 From reading a viral Dr Becky poem on the podcast to now, we are so excited to be speaking to Dr Becky Kennedy, founder of Good Inside and clinical psychologist. She is a mum of 3, author, podcast host and renowned ‘millennial parenting whisperer’ who specialises in parenting and relationships, deeply feeling children, boundary-setting and emotional connection. We discuss… Deeply feeling kids and

Bumpie Group Chat: a not so romantic getaway, trenches be trenchin’ and a side of bunny lovin’ Aug 14, 2026 2229 Today on the Bumpie Group Chat, we share the irony in finally getting a child-free weekend for it only to be a bit… crappy. Jayde’s in a challenging season and we unpack the different ways we might adjust to a new normal when things are giving ‘surviving’ instead of ‘thriving’. We dive into… Sophie is feeling *wiped* out after her romantic child-free weekend… but not in the way she’d hoped Jayde

The First 365: What does a paediatric doctor want all new parents to know? - with Hailey O'Neill Aug 12, 2026 2555 For this episode of our Newborn Mini Series, The First 365, we speak to Hailey O’Neill, paediatric doctor, to ask what are the TOP 5 things all new parents should know about paediatric health and wellbeing in the first year of life. With experience in developmental and general paediatrics, paediatric emergency medicine and neonatal intensive care, Hailey offers us information, reassurance and tips

What’s the best generation to date? Love, divorce and dating with kids - with Kate Reeves, from We Don’t Have Time For This Aug 11, 2026 4064 For this episode, we DO have time for a big chat with Kate Reeves AKA Revz, co-host of the podcast We Don’t Have Time For This. We catch up on life in general and ask how love, divorce and dating as a mum of two is going for her. We discuss.. Raising a tween son as a single mum Parenting tween sons vs tween daughters Theatre kids and the We Don’t Have Time For This live show extravaganzas Going

Bumpie group chat: the humbling mum jig, never trust a teen and the mysterious case of tea-bagging Aug 7, 2026 2323 For this Bumpie Group Chat, we agree there is never a right time to see an unsolicited p*nis, wonder if our dance moves are daggy and ask how Sophie ended up in the algorithm of stale, pale white males. We discuss… Sophie said yes to an impromptu primary school disco The Mum Jig - are we daggy dancers now? The rollercoaster of teenagers (and a sneaky TikTok) Sophie ended up on the gross side of

The First 365: What does a dietitian want all new parents to know? with Renee Jennings, women’s nutrition expert Aug 5, 2026 2042 For this episode of our Newborn Mini Series, The First 365, we speak to Renee Jennings, a dietitian, mum of two and women’s health nutrition expert, to ask what are the TOP 5 things all new parents should know about postpartum nutrition. Renee cuts through the noise of the nutrition world to give us research-backed, bite-sized (pun intended) facts and tips for newborn mums. We discuss… Focusing o

Would you ever consider boarding school? - with rural mum Amanda Ferrari, founder of The Boarding School Collective Aug 4, 2026 3601 Boarding school might seem like a mysterious schooling option - maybe you wondered about it, fantasised about it or your parents threatened you with it! We speak to the hilarious and wise Amanda Ferrari who shares her journey marrying into a farming family, raising children in rural Australia and her family’s boarding school experience. Through her work with The Boarding School Collective, she is

Bumpie group chat: surrendering vs giving up in parenthood, how can we find quality time with our partners & what type of teenager were you? Jul 31, 2026 2099 After a few failed recording attempts, we are back on the mic and catching up on where we are at. We are both feeling a bit stretched but we know you’re in it with us, Bumpies. To lighten the mood, we laugh about the dumb sh*t we did as teenagers… and how we will definitely not be letting our kids do the same! We’re chatting… How Pearl’s second week of drop offs has been hard Jayde takes back wha

The First 365: What does a paediatric physiotherapist want all new parents to know? - with Nicole Pates, kids physio Jul 29, 2026 2025 For this episode of our Newborn Mini Series, The First 365, we speak to Nicole Pates, paediatric physiotherapist, to ask what are the TOP 5 things all new parents should know about physical milestones in the first year of life. With over 15 years as a physio plus lived experience as a mum, Nicole provides information, reassurance and tips that help cut through all the noise and ‘shoulds’. We discu

How the 5 body safety rules can help empower our children - with author/advocate for teaching Body Safety, Jayneen Sanders Jul 28, 2026 3079 *This episode contains mention of child sexual abuse, so please consider whether this episode is right for you at this time. See the list below for linked support services or head to ChildSafety.gov.au for more.* Teaching our children about body safety is proven to help prevent sexual abuse and open up communication with our kids. For our second episode in partnership with One Talk at a Time, we d

Bumpie Group Chat: our first on air fight, life in a bat cave, Pearl starts bush kindy and a confronting bullying lesson Jul 24, 2026 3282 When one of is up, the other is usually down and that is the case for this Bumpie Group Chat. Jayde has had a string of bad news whereas Sophie has had a childcare win. So why did we end up in an on-air fight!? Keeping it real, as always. We chat… Jayde has a bat infestation and a bunch of bad news When you think trusting your child is enough… navigating bullying from a different perspective Teen

The First 365: What does a lactation consultant want all new parents to know? - with Clare from the Womb Rooms, IBCLC Jul 22, 2026 2483 Welcome to The First 365, a Newborn Mini Series brought to you by Beyond the Bump in partnership with Bonds. We are kicking it off by speaking with Clare, an IBCLC, endorsed midwife, mum of three and the face behind The Womb Rooms. We ask Clare what are the top five things we should all know about breastfeeding, lactation and feeding your baby. We discuss… The basic physiology behind breastfeedin

Is listening to our gut the key to decreasing burn out? - with With Stacie, mum of 3 and Emotional Intelligence Coach Jul 21, 2026 3605 Burnout is a term that gets thrown around a lot and Stacie Skehan, Emotional Intelligence Educator, knows it all too well. A mum of 3, navigating two divorces and chasing a string of career accolades, it wasn’t until total burnout forced her to stop and she had to feel what she had been suppressing for decades. Stacie shares her motherhood journey, relationships realisations and gives us a deep in

Bumpie Group Chat: a school holidays wrap and a case for sleeping in separate beds Jul 17, 2026 2606 After a little break from recording, we are back for this episode of the Bumpie Group Chat. You think we wouldn’t have that much to talk about but of course, we find plenty to discuss! School holidays makes Sophie want to homeschool A ‘school holiday activity menu’ saved the mental load AND made local activities feel like a holiday How underrated are the drive-in cinemas!? Jayde’s Bali trip with

Will I ever stop grieving? A story of late term stillbirth & CMV awareness - with Stephanie Briggs, Mother & Founder of The Hope Initiative for CMV Jul 14, 2026 4592 Have you heard of congenital CMV? Many haven’t, including Stephanie Briggs, who learned of it for the first time while simultaneously experiencing the most devastating moment of her family’s life. Steph lost her second daughter, Charlotte Hope - or Charlie - as a result of CMV at 35 weeks gestation. Now the founder of The Hope Initiative for CMV, a charity created to raise awareness of this common

Bumpie Group Chat: the many identity shifts of motherhood, aging, reasons why we choose NOT to drink, neighbour dramas & more! Jul 10, 2026 3372 It’s been a long time since we put the call out for an Ask Us Anything style Q&A and luckily for our egos, Bumpies delivered with a huge range of interesting, juicy and curious questions! We jumped straight into… How is Sophie going with her pursuit for a hobby? Our screen time keeps sneaking up and we have mixed feelings Am I The Asshole if I won’t let my neighbour borrow my chairs!? Aging i

How can I do money better for future me & my family? - with Mel Browne, money expert & educator Jul 7, 2026 3666 We decided it was time to level up our money smarts and asked financial educator, Mel Browne, to come and share five things she wanted all women to know about finance. An award-winning ex-accountant and ex-financial advisor who rebuilt her financial life from the ground up, Mel shares practical tips* and expert knowledge in a way that makes sense. She dives into… Super splitting if your super tak

Bumpie Group chat: why are we so hard on ourselves? Talking imposter syndrome & rejection sensitivity dysphoria Jul 3, 2026 1792 Bumpies, if you haven’t noticed yet, this is our first video recording of the Bumpie Group Chat (Spotify and Youtube)! 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 l

Our kids’ personal safety, where do we even begin? Child sexual abuse prevention - with Alison Geale, CEO of Bravehearts Jun 30, 2026 3203 **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 Jun 26, 2026 1230 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 Jun 23, 2026 3714 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? Jun 19, 2026 1989 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 Jun 16, 2026 3403 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 Be

Bumpie group chat: talking parental preference, a little bit of 90s parenting and a kudos to Covid parents Jun 12, 2026 1743 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 Jay

You’re having twins… again?! - with Leila from Village For Mama, post partum doula and mum of 5 kids (2 sets of twins) Jun 9, 2026 3506 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 Jun 5, 2026 2362 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 Jun 2, 2026 3152 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! May 29, 2026 1277 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 May 26, 2026 5279 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 May 22, 2026 1998 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 May 19, 2026 3968 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 May 15, 2026 2089 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 May 12, 2026 3914 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 Mov

Bumpie Group Chat: the girls’ trip rundown, what we actually want on Mother’s Day and do the lyrics our kids listen to matter? May 8, 2026 2225 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 May 5, 2026 4009 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 Apr 21, 2026 4646 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? Apr 17, 2026 1198 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 Apr 14, 2026 3769 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? Apr 10, 2026 2090 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 Apr 7, 2026 3487 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… Apr 3, 2026 1646 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 Mar 31, 2026 3019 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? Mar 27, 2026 2124 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 Mar 24, 2026 2575 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… Mar 20, 2026 1473 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 S

Bumpies on Board with Bec, the fruit girl - the darkness of HG, being a nepo fruit baby and grieving your first love Mar 17, 2026 3909 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 Mar 13, 2026 2140 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 Mar 10, 2026 3331 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?! Mar 6, 2026 1641 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 Mar 3, 2026 4680 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 Feb 27, 2026 3602 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 Feb 24, 2026 3992 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! Feb 20, 2026 1850 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 Feb 17, 2026 2484 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? Feb 13, 2026 1831 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 Feb 10, 2026 3102 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 Feb 6, 2026 2291 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 👀 Feb 3, 2026 3586 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 Jan 27, 2026 3642 This week we are replaying Sophie's pregnancy diaries through her first trimester with baby number 3! As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛 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. Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date wi

REPLAY: Anyone else feeling overwhelmed by motherhood? Being compassionate with ourselves - with Belinda Haan Jan 20, 2026 5223 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 Jan 13, 2026 3882 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 Jan 6, 2026 2931 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?! Dec 19, 2025 1274 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 Dec 16, 2025 4053 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 Dec 12, 2025 3719 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

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