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Beyond the Bump

Sophie Pearce & Jayde Couldwell

300 episodes

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.

More about the show

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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  1. Is the tech world all doom and gloom? Navigating tech with kids - with Yara, psychologist Life After Birth

    · 1 h 08 min · S1 E437

    We’re so happy to welcome back psychologist Yara, founder of Life After Birth Psychology, to help us navigate parenting in a tech heavy world, especially with AI on the rise. We discuss… • What a healthy relationship…

  2. Bumpie Group Chat: From Victoria’s Secret runway to our rectum, with a little mum guilt in between

    · 32 min · S1 E436

    This Bumpie Group Chat covers everything from mum guilt to a different kind of toilet manners. We’re getting real about the mental load of going away and a very modern kind of people pleasing. We discuss… • An…

  3. Sex life after kids, can we talk about it? - with Rachel, founder of sexual wellness brand, LBDO

    · 48 min · S1 E435

    We’re so excited to welcome back Rachel, founder of Australian sexual wellness brand LBDO, who is now seven weeks postpartum with baby Elijah. This is an honest, shame free chat about intimacy, female pleasure and the…

  4. Bumpie Group Chat: Dead rats & throuples? We’re so back!

    · 44 min · S1 E434

    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…

  5. How would you spend money if no one was watching? Making extra cash, spending habits, investing & more - with Mel Browne, money expert & educator

    · 1 h 01 min · S1 E433

    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…

  6. Zoë Foster Blake, how fun are your 40s?! Perimenopause, ADHD and female friendships

    · 1 h 02 min · S1 E432

    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…

  7. Bumpie group chat: could it be more than ADHD, finding clothing for tweens and your most awkward tech fails

    · 40 min · S1 E431

    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…

  8. Bumpie on Board: how did cancer change your motherhood journey? - with Jackie, mother of 2 and breast cancer survivor

    · 1 h 00 min · S1 E430

    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,…

  9. Bumpie group chat: almost 10 things Sophie has learnt in 10 years of marriage, Jayde’s “boring” and your hilarious icks

    · 42 min · S1 E429

    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…

  10. Ask yourself, is it working for mum? Setting boundaries with kids - with Gen Muir

    · 56 min · S1 E428

    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…

  11. Bumpie Group Chat: so apparently we all shift and we all sh*t

    · 35 min · S1 E427

    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 •…

  12. How powerful is art for us and our kids? - with Alexandra Lederman, art therapist

    · 43 min · S1 E426

    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…

  13. Bumpie Group Chat: Dr Becky is the GOAT, oreogate, unhinged things kids say and a mum hack of the century

    · 38 min · S1 E425

    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 •…

  14. 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

    · 1 h 03 min · S1 E424

    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…

  15. Bumpie Group Chat: when depression, a yellow submarine and book week walk into a recording studio

    · 38 min · S1 E423

    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…

  16. How have we never heard of maternal ambivalence?! The conflicting emotions of motherhood - with Dr Margo Lowy, PHD & psychotherapist

    · 47 min · S1 E422

    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…

  17. Bumpie Group Chat: Gen Muir has joined the chat, vaping vs. old school smoking, teenage shenanigans and your date horror stories

    · 45 min · S1 E421

    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…

  18. 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.

    · 42 min · S1 E420

    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…

  19. 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

    · 1 h 14 min · S1 E419

    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…

  20. Bumpie Group Chat: a not so romantic getaway, trenches be trenchin’ and a side of bunny lovin’

    · 37 min · S1 E418

    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…

  21. The First 365: What does a paediatric doctor want all new parents to know? - with Hailey O'Neill

    · 43 min · S1 E417

    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…

  22. What’s the best generation to date? Love, divorce and dating with kids - with Kate Reeves, from We Don’t Have Time For This

    · 1 h 08 min · S1 E416

    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…

  23. Bumpie group chat: the humbling mum jig, never trust a teen and the mysterious case of tea-bagging

    · 39 min · S1 E415

    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… •…

  24. The First 365: What does a dietitian want all new parents to know? with Renee Jennings, women’s nutrition expert

    · 34 min · Episode 414

    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…

  25. Would you ever consider boarding school? - with rural mum Amanda Ferrari, founder of The Boarding School Collective

    · 1 h 00 min · S1 E413

    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…

  26. Bumpie group chat: surrendering vs giving up in parenthood, how can we find quality time with our partners & what type of teenager were you?

    · 35 min · S1 E412

    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…

  27. The First 365: What does a paediatric physiotherapist want all new parents to know? - with Nicole Pates, kids physio

    · 34 min · S1 E411

    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…

  28. How the 5 body safety rules can help empower our children - with author/advocate for teaching Body Safety, Jayneen Sanders

    · 51 min · S1 E410

    *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.*…

  29. Bumpie Group Chat: our first on air fight, life in a bat cave, Pearl starts bush kindy and a confronting bullying lesson

    · 55 min · S1 E409

    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…

  30. The First 365: What does a lactation consultant want all new parents to know? - with Clare from the Womb Rooms, IBCLC

    · 41 min · S1 E408

    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…

  31. Is listening to our gut the key to decreasing burn out? - with With Stacie, mum of 3 and Emotional Intelligence Coach

    · 1 h 00 min · S1 E407

    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…

  32. Bumpie Group Chat: a school holidays wrap and a case for sleeping in separate beds

    · 43 min · S1 E406

    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…

  33. Will I ever stop grieving? A story of late term stillbirth & CMV awareness - with Stephanie Briggs, Mother & Founder of The Hope Initiative for CMV

    · 1 h 17 min · Episode 405

    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…

  34. Bumpie Group Chat: the many identity shifts of motherhood, aging, reasons why we choose NOT to drink, neighbour dramas & more!

    · 56 min · S1 E404

    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… •…

  35. How can I do money better for future me & my family? - with Mel Browne, money expert & educator

    · 1 h 01 min · S1 E403

    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…

  36. Bumpie Group chat: why are we so hard on ourselves? Talking imposter syndrome & rejection sensitivity dysphoria

    · 30 min · S1 E402

    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.…

  37. Our kids’ personal safety, where do we even begin? Child sexual abuse prevention - with Alison Geale, CEO of Bravehearts

    · 53 min · S1 E401

    **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…

  38. Bumpie Group Chat: decided to take a week off whinging

    · 21 min · Episode 400

    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…

  39. How did you break the cycle of addiction for your children? - with Hanna, mum of 2

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 399

    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.…

  40. 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?

    · 33 min · Episode 398

    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…

  41. Anyone else got the guilts around playing with our kids? - with Nicole, paediatric physiotherapist

    · 57 min · Episode 397

    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… •…

  42. Bumpie group chat: talking parental preference, a little bit of 90s parenting and a kudos to Covid parents

    · 29 min · Episode 396

    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 •…

  43. You’re having twins… again?! - with Leila from Village For Mama, post partum doula and mum of 5 kids (2 sets of twins)

    · 58 min · Episode 395

    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,…

  44. Bumpie Group Chat: deep chats, a panic attack, an outburst over a viral cake and a Prima ick

    · 39 min · Episode 394

    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…

  45. Can we rethink autism and move beyond the stereotypes? - with Dr Krishna Jadav Carle, developmental paediatrician

    · 53 min · Episode 393

    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…

  46. Bumpie group chat: a bunch of updates, a question about play dates and the old scholastic catalogue gets us again!

    · 21 min · Episode 392

    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…

  47. How can we raise boys to be emotionally healthy men? - with Dr Billy Garvey, developmental paediatrician

    · 1 h 28 min · Episode 391

    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…

  48. Bumpie Group Chat: 3, 7 & 38 year olds - is it developmental? We have lost the plot again lol sorry

    · 33 min · Episode 390

    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…

  49. 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

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 389

    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…

  50. Bumpie Group Chat: what parenting boxes have you put yourself in? Plus, we share your inappropriate songs from your childhood

    · 35 min · Episode 388

    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…

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