Beyond the Bump

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! 

As always, ...

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!

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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 workforce, finding flexibility and ...

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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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 community, to the joy of travel an...

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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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 and helpful tips to remind you that...

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.

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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 parent or simply curious, this chat is a...