Beyond the Bump

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?).

As always, we hop...

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 always, we hope you enjoy! 💛

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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 weirdness of strangers recognising t...

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, and why reaching out for support is ...

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.guidinggrowingminds.com/

https://www.popculturep...

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 guided her transition into veganism, hav...

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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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 you enjoy! 💛

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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 on the head while they’re breastfeed...

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 family stay connected when her partne...

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 thoughts on the situation! 

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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 she explores why there is so much mo...

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 through the ups and downs of his exper...

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 care in the lead up to birth. 

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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. How close is too close, when you na...

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 shares the tools get back to feeling ...

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 we may as well make the most of ou...

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, shopping smarter (without overthinking), a...

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!

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 ha...