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Beyond the Bump
Hosted by Sophie Pearce & Jayde Couldwell · EN
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce. It began in the baby years and has grown right alongside us, because motherhood keeps evolving long after the baby stage ends.
This is a place for real conversations and honest questions, no matter how hard, about the parts of motherhood that often go unspoken. The mental load that changes shape rather than easing. The identity shifts. The stage where life doesn’t suddenly feel simpler. Wherever you are in it, the aim is the same: to leave you feeling lighter, more understood and a little less alone after every listen.
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Bumpie Group Chat: a school holidays wrap and a case for sleeping in separate beds
3d ago00:43:26Tap to summarizeAfter 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 friends ticked all the boxes for her and the girls Do things sometimes run smoother when your partner isn’t there? Jayde’s Bali itinerary recommendations Sophie’s present cupboard fail! Bumpies awkward neighbour stories - these are just too far! Does sleeping in separate beds ruin your marriage? This episode is proudly sponsored by tonies. Bluey is now on tonies with the Bluey Tonieplay game, available at tonies.com.au and selected retailers. Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce) Come say hey over on Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast Facebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group Sign up to our monthly newsletter here for BTS, recommendations, outfits and more. If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here. We couldn’t do this without you, Bumpies. If you’re liking what you’re hearing, we’d love it if you could send us to a mama mate or leave a 5 star review.
Transcribe →Will I ever stop grieving? A story of late term stillbirth & CMV awareness - with Stephanie Briggs, Mother & Founder of The Hope Initiative for CMV
6d ago01:16:32Tap to summarizeHave 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 but unknown virus, Steph shares her motherhood journey and the legacy of Charlie. In this raw yet eye-opening conversation, we discuss… Steph’s trouble with ovulation and journey to conceiving her first daughter Her second pregnancy juggling appendicitis, placenta previa, constant flu and nausea Getting the medical news no parent wants to hear and the limbo that follows How do you cope with hearing your unborn baby won’t survive? Cytomegalovirus (CMV) - what is it? Giving birth (and grieving) when you know your baby has passed away The unexpected logistics of a stillborn baby Explaining to their toddler that her sister wouldn’t come home Grief and how little society understands it How to be vigilant of CMV when pregnant Conceiving after loss and following CMV infection Health anxiety during pregnancy Living Charlie’s legacy This episode is proudly sponsored by First Five Years for the Good Choices campaign at firstfiveyears.org.au. Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce) Come say hey over on Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast Facebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group Sign up to our monthly newsletter here for BTS, recommendations, outfits and more. If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here. We couldn’t do this without you, Bumpies. If you’re liking what you’re hearing, we’d love it if you could send us to a mama mate or leave a 5 star review.
Transcribe →Bumpie Group Chat: the many identity shifts of motherhood, aging, reasons why we choose NOT to drink, neighbour dramas & more!
1w ago00:56:12Tap to summarizeIt’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 is feeling confronting, but do we have to ‘fix’ it? Our thoughts on Botox and Jayde’s journey with injectables Should we ever *convince* our partner to have more kids? Gender disappointment vs gender disconnect and how it is becoming more obvious as Jayde’s girls grow We share our experiences with alcohol and sobriety - from boundaries to numbing emotions to role-modelling to our children, this one was complicated What are simple ways we can enjoy motherhood more? Mum or Chief Facilitator? The mental load of family time How do you handle your friends' parenting differently to you? This episode is proudly sponsored by Bonds. Check out their Wonder Sleep sleeping bags at bonds.com.au or in-store now! Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce) Come say hey over on Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast Facebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group Sign up to our monthly newsletter here for BTS, recommendations, outfits and more. If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here. We couldn’t do this without you, Bumpies. If you’re liking what you’re hearing, we’d love it if you could send us to a mama mate or leave a 5 star review.
Transcribe →How can I do money better for future me & my family? - with Mel Browne, money expert & educator
2w ago01:01:06Tap to summarizeWe 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 takes a hit from career pauses Future proofing for finance when you’re in a relationship Women over 55 are the most at risk of homelessness Research shows women are better investors Having a voice in your home’s finances Reflecting on your personal Money Story Investing 101: where do we start? Small ways to get extra cash Credit cards and Afterpay - rejecting overspending Dopamine spending Smart debt, mortgages and offset accounts Investing for our children Links mentioned: 90 minute Share Investing Masterclass here Compare 7 Investing apps here This episode is proudly sponsored by iL Tutto and their brand new Bundle and Save Experience at iltutto.com.au *Mel licensed to give general advice but please seek financial advice for you specific circumstances as needed Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce) Come say hey over on Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast Facebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group Sign up to our monthly newsletter here for BTS, recommendations, outfits and more. If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here. We couldn’t do this without you, Bumpies. If you’re liking what you’re hearing, we’d love it if you could send us to a mama mate or leave a 5 star review.
Transcribe →Bumpie Group chat: why are we so hard on ourselves? Talking imposter syndrome & rejection sensitivity dysphoria
2w ago00:29:52Tap to summarizeBumpies, 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 let herself sit with imposter syndrome Jayde’s reminder to take up space and be proud of hard work Do we constantly downplay our efforts and achievements as mums in paid work? Jayde shares her experience with Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) Can we all just celebrate our wins!? When your kids start to grasp the concept of death The disappointment of knowing you can’t fix your child’s feelings Seeking help is always a good thing This episode is proudly sponsored by Face Hero by Go-To, the face oil we always come back to. New customers or those that haven’t purchased within the last 12 months get 20% off orders over $85 at gotoskincare.com with the code BTB. T&Cs apply. Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce) Come say hey over on Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast Facebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group Sign up to our monthly newsletter here for BTS, recommendations, outfits and more. If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here. We couldn’t do this without you, Bumpies. If you’re liking what you’re hearing, we’d love it if you could send us to a mama mate or leave a 5 star review.
Transcribe →Our kids’ personal safety, where do we even begin? Child sexual abuse prevention - with Alison Geale, CEO of Bravehearts
3w ago00:53:23Tap to summarize**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 your top questions to help educate us on having personal safety conversations with our kids. We discuss… What are age-appropriate discussions to have regarding personal safety? Bringing up big topics if you’re feeling awkward Moving beyond ‘stranger danger’ Identifying the red flags of grooming The importance of asking our kids questions as conversation starters What to do if children disclose a safety concern with you “It might feel bad, it might feel good but it’s not right” - explaining physical responses to abuse How can we give our kids a safe childhood with these worries in mind? Sharing your child safety boundaries with other families Peer-on-peer sexual abuse - what it is and what steps to take What are developmentally expected sexual behaviors? Nappy changes to doctor visits, how do we explain what a safe scenario looks like? Knowing the power of these preventative and supportive conversations Additional links: Bravehearts ‘Protecting Children and Young People from Sexual Abuse: A Guide for Parents & Carers’ - Free Download Child Safety online resources to teach body safety This episode is brought to you by The Australian Government’s One Talk at a Time campaign, which is all about the little conversations that help keep our kids safe. Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce) Come say hey over on Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast Facebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group Sign up to our monthly newsletter here for BTS, recommendations, outfits and more. If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here. We couldn’t do this without you, Bumpies. If you’re liking what you’re hearing, we’d love it if you could send us to a mama mate or leave a 5 star review.
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Bumpie Group Chat: decided to take a week off whinging
3w ago00:20:30Tap to summarizeWe 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 compare yourself to others parenting journeys Sophie’s 3 year old is sleeping better and life is looking up The sleep advice Sophie is implementing Jayde’s made new progress in helping Yumi with emotional regulation The importance of parent’s nightly decompression session Our rebrand launches next week! School holidays are incoming are we are crawling to the finish line Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce) Come say hey over on Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast Facebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group Sign up to our monthly newsletter here for BTS, recommendations, outfits and more. If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here. We couldn’t do this without you, Bumpies. If you’re liking what you’re hearing, we’d love it if you could send us to a mama mate or leave a 5 star review.
Transcribe →How did you break the cycle of addiction for your children? - with Hanna, mum of 2
4w ago01:01:54Tap to summarizeFor 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… How watching her parents own addiction and mental health struggles formed the blueprint for Hanna’s substance issues When throwing out drugs switched to trying them The indescribably strong pull of addiction A pregnancy scare and abusive relationship became the first realisation that her life was passing her by Why did she push her loved ones away? The dream of her own family became the catalyst to seek help Finding the 12 step program that provided the support she needed to get sober The stigma around addiction Recovery as a continual process What steps helped Hanna begin to recover from addiction? The physical effects of withdrawal Meeting her partner and the love they felt becoming parents The top advice Hanna would give others in the midst of addiction This episode is proudly sponsored by iL Tutto and their EOFY Sale - head to iltutto.com.au to get up to 40% off from June 16 to July 1. Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce) Come say hey over on Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast Facebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group Sign up to our monthly newsletter here for BTS, recommendations, outfits and more. If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here. We couldn’t do this without you, Bumpies. If you’re liking what you’re hearing, we’d love it if you could send us to a mama mate or leave a 5 star review.
Transcribe →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 1800:33:09Tap to summarizeEven 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 getting an A+ if she could Jayde’s itchy legs spiraled into scabies, bed bugs and perimenopause and Sophie is sending her straight to the GP Should we push harder when it comes to our health symptoms? Jayde’s symptoms that tick the box for perimenopause Mia is 13. Jayde shares how she feels on now being a mum to a teenager Sophie needs advice on her toddler’s sleep… This episode is brought to you by WaterWipes™, the only baby wipes certified skin microbiome friendly by MyMicrobiome. Get yours at Coles or head to waterwipes.com Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce) Come say hey over on Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast Facebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group Sign up to our monthly newsletter here for BTS, recommendations, outfits and more. If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here. We couldn’t do this without you, Bumpies. If you’re liking what you’re hearing, we’d love it if you could send us to a mama mate or leave a 5 star review.
Transcribe →Anyone else got the guilts around playing with our kids? - with Nicole, paediatric physiotherapist
Jun 1500:56:43Tap to summarizeWe’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 Behind every behaviour is a communication How long do you need to play for? Does independent play even exist!? Tips for scaffolding independent play Sensory play tips and tricks Navigating risky play, safety and consequence Building confidence in risk averse kids The importance of play for YOU This episode is proudly sponsored by Babybee. Discover the brand new Alto pram and explore the full Babybee range at babybeeonline.com Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce) Come say hey over on Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast Facebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group Sign up to our monthly newsletter here for BTS, recommendations, outfits and more. If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here. We couldn’t do this without you, Bumpies. If you’re liking what you’re hearing, we’d love it if you could send us to a mama mate or leave a 5 star review.
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