Beyond the Bump

This week on the poddy, our beautiful VA Clare joins us for a chat about identity, and all the different versions of ourselves—before kids, during mum life, and who we’re still becoming. Jayde asks Clare and Sophie some questions about who they are both inside and outside of being a mum, and it sparked such a real and honest convo.

It’s raw and relatable, and 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.  

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Just a heads-up: we do talk about child sexual abuse in this chat, so please skip this one if it feels like too much right now. 

In this episode, we chat with the lovely Victoria Barendsen, a psychologist who specialises in sexual abuse prevention, about how we can keep our kids safe without them missing out on all the fun stuff—like sleepovers and playdates. Vic shares simple, age-appropriate ways to talk to our kids about body safety, boundaries, and consent. She also gives us some great tips on what to look out for in different settings, and how to empower our children with knowledge—without scaring them.  It’s a really important convo we think all parents and carers should hear.

As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛

Resource links:

Follow Victoria on IG: @thesafekidsproject

Link to Free Playdates and Sleepovers Checklist (referred to in the podcast)

Link to website: thesafekidsproject.com

Links for support AUS:

1800RESPECT

Phone: 1800 737 732 (24/7)

Website: www.1800respect.org.au

Services: 24/7 confidential counselling, information, and referrals for people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence.

Bravehearts

Phone: 1800 272 831

Website: www.bravehearts.org.au

Services: Support and advocacy for child sexual abuse prevention and survivor support.

Kids Helpline

Phone: 1800 55 1800 (24/7)

Website: www.kidshelpline.com.au

Services: Free, private and confidential phone and online counselling for young people aged 5 to 25.

Links for support NZ:

Safe to Talk – Sexual Harm Helpline

Phone: 0800 044 334 (24/7) or Text: 4334

Online chat: www.safetotalk.nz

Email: [email protected]

Services: Free, confidential support for anyone affected by sexual harm — survivors, friends, whānau, and professionals. Available 24/7.

HELP Auckland

Website: www.helpauckland.org.nz

Phone (24/7): 0800 623 1700

Services: Crisis support and long-term therapy for survivors of sexual abuse and assault in the Auckland region.

ACC Sensitive Claims

Website: www.acc.co.nz/im-injured/what-we-cover/sensitive-claims/

Services: Covers therapy and support for people who have experienced sexual abuse or assault in New Zealand — past or recent.

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.  

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This was a last-minute recording for Friday’s Bumpie Group Chat with @kristimcvee, but one we knew we needed to have 💛 

Kristi is a child abuse educator and former detective, and after the awful news this week, we wanted to bring you a conversation that could help answer some of your questions and offer support instead of fear. We cover how on earth this happened, signs to look out for, questions to ask your child care centers, why it is not your fault and changes that should be made going forward. It’s heavy, but it’s important, and Kristi shares it all with calm, clarity and care.

If you are concerned that your family may be directly impacted by this new, a dedicated phone line has been created for families in order to access advice, support and services - 1800 791 241 (staffed 8AM - 9PM Mon-Fri and 9AM - 5PM Sat - Sun)

More general information about this awful news can be found at vic.gov.au/childcare-centre-investigation

Resource links:

Follow Kristi on IG: @kristimcvee

1800 Respect National Helpline: 1800 737 732

Lifeline (24-hour crisis line): 131 114

Full Stop Australia: 1800 385 578

Bravehearts: counselling and support abuse: 1800 272 831

Child Wise: counselling provider: 1800 991 099

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.  

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In this episode, we chat with Leila, from Village For Mama, about the age-old saying, “it takes a village to raise a child” — but where is the village today? We dive into how we can rebuild this essential support system, not because it’s trending, but because it’s truly needed. We explore ways to create connection, find support, and foster a strong parenting community in our fast-paced world. Plus, we share what you, our lovely Bumpies, are doing to bring that village vibe back.

As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛

Resource links:

Village for Mama Book 

Village for Postpartum Australian Postpartum Directory

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.  

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Welcome to the very first ep of The Bumpie Group Chat Unfiltered – your new Friday fave where nothing’s off-limits. This week, Jayde opens up about her post-surgery period, Sophie gives us an IUD update, and there’s a surprise hypnotherapy giveaway thrown in (because Jayde’s feeling generous).

Plus, Jayde shares her two cents on Sophie’s big plan to sail around Australia on a boat… and so much more.

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.  

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In this episode of Beyond the Bump, it’s just Sophie and Nick on the mic as they dive into all your burning questions about their family road trip around Australia. From the toughest challenges of life on the move to the biggest lessons learned, they share the highs, lows, and everything in between. Whether you're dreaming of hitting the road with kids or just curious about their journey, this episode gives an honest, behind-the-scenes look at van life with a family of five.

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.  

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This week, we chat with the beautiful Brooke — a first-time mum who shares her raw and real experience with postnatal depression and anxiety. Brooke’s story is one we haven’t heard before, and it’s a powerful reminder that every path through motherhood is different.

We’re so thankful to Brooke for trusting us with her story, and we hope you take something from this episode — whether it’s comfort, understanding, or simply knowing you're not alone.

Trigger warning: This episode touches on PND and PNA, so please listen in a way that feels right for you.

As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛

Resource links:

belmontprivate.com.au

gidgetfoundation.org.au

panda.org.au

feelgoodpsych.com.au

petalsperinatalpsychology.com

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.  

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Why do we feel so much pressure to “bounce back” after having a baby? This week on Beyond the Bump, we chat with the lovely Dr. Pree, a prenatal psychologist, all about the unrealistic expectations around pregnancy and postpartum body image. We talk about where this pressure comes from, why it’s so damn hard to ignore, and how we can start tuning it out. Dr. Pree shares real, practical tips to help you feel more at home in your body—no matter what stage you’re in. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and felt the weight of “getting your body back,” this one’s for you. It’s honest, supportive, and just the reminder we all need.

As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛

Resource links:

Free body self compassion meditation on my website: shespeakspsychology.com.au/free-body-self-compassion-meditation

PANDA article about body image in the perinatal period: panda.org.au/articles/body-image

General info about body image and disordered eating: cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Disordered-Eating

CBT thought diary - for reframing unhelpful thoughts: cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Consumer-Modules/Back-from-The-Bluez/Back-from-the-Bluez---04---The-ABC-Analysis.pdf

PANDA - 1300 726 306 Mon-Sat

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.  

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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.  

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Welcome to EP21 of Beyond The Balls!

This is a chat with the legendary Hamish Adams-Cairns from the Sober Awkward podcast on all things drinking & dad pub culture.

Hamish has been sober for 3 years and having run a podcast on his adventures in sobriety, knows a thing or two about the experience of giving up alcohol. He also presents a wonderfully balanced and non-judgemental view on whether you drink or not.

This is an amazing, thoughtful and vulnerable chat about dads & their relationship with alcohol as well as what it means to be sober curious. We delve into the dark side of when men refuse to give up their life before kids and take responsibility, addiction and what alcohol is really costing you. Chi opens up on some of his struggles with alcohol and we share plenty of laughs along the way. Whether you’re a sober curious dad or a mother who thinks their partner might have a tough relationship with alcohol, we hope you enjoy and take something from this episode.

We thank Hamish for his time!

Resource links:

Hamish’s Instagram: @hamishadamscairns

Sober Awkward Instagram: @soberawkward

Sober Awkward Website: https://www.soberawkward.com

30 day Sober Guide: https://www.soberawkward.com/theguide

Vic's books: https://www.soberawkward.com/store

Vic’s episode on Beyond The Bump

Beyond the Balls is a fatherhood podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Chi Lo, a Beyond The Bump production. This podcast is targeted at dads, dads to be, their partners and anyone interested in the journey of fatherhood. 

We believe that every dad wants to be the best they can be so our purpose is to entertain, educate and empower our audience. We promise to have open and honest discussions in the hope to leave you feeling more supported after every listen. Join us in celebrating the ups and downs of fatherhood today!

Yeah the dads!

Follow us on Instagram: @beyondtheballs.podcast

Follow Jayde on Instagram: @londonxboston

Follow Chi on Instagram: @chi_lo

Follow @yummmchi for some cooking adventures!

This episode is proudly sponsored by SYNCD!

Get 15% off at www.usesyncd.com with the code BEYOND15

This week on the pod, we’re joined by the lovely Liv Brown from @rattle_style – and what a chat it was! We originally invited Liv on to talk about finding your style again postpartum, but in true Beyond the Bump fashion, we spiraled into so much more (in the best way).

We ended up diving deep into topics like postnatal depression (PND), postnatal anxiety (PNA), health anxiety, navigating a bub who’s unwell, coping when your own mum is unwell, and the big transition to two kids.

It’s raw, real, and full of heart. You don’t want to miss this one!

As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛

Resource links:

Follow Liv on IG: @rattle_style

Online Colour Analysis: @colourlabstylist

Renee Reader | Home Organisation Expert: @gracefulguidance_

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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.  

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