Beyond the Bump

Welcome to Episode 223 of Beyond the Bump! 

This episode contains honest, personal discussions about difficult emotions such as rage and anger. Motherhood provides plenty of experiences of joy, love and gratitude but it also contains frustration, exhaustion, anger and overwhelm among many other emotional states. 

When we know that difficult emotions are an inherent part of motherhood, and being human, it can help us feel less alone or prevent us from experiencing shame. Emotions are an automatic response to internal or external stimuli. We don’t get to choose what arises but we can learn to work with what comes up and how to meet our needs to feel okay. 

There were a few ideas shared on how to work with difficult emotions on this episode and there are plenty more in The Emotional Support for Mothers toolkit. However, we all know that the reality is that it can be hard to experience and make sense of these emotions on our own. 

If you are experiencing persistent painful feelings you need and deserve love, care and support. Please contact your doctor to discuss how to get the compassionate support you deserve. 

Here are some free resources that may support you:

• Postnatal Rage: Centre for Perinatal Excellence (COPE)

The Emotional Support for Mothers toolkit (Coupon Code: BTB10)

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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BEHIND THE BUMP - In today's episode we chat with Dr. Timmy - Obstetrician, Fertility and IVF expert AND Sophie’s dad! 

What’s the most common reason for having a miscarriage?

Why do missed miscarriages happen?

Can stress/exercise/gluten cause miscarriage? 

Is there any link between falling pregnant easily and recurrent miscarriage? 

Is it possible to miscarry only a certain gender? 

What is the best way to prepare your body for falling pregnant?

Can we improve egg quality?

How common is secondary infertility and WHY does it happen?

We ask these and SO much more! An incredibly in depth and informative chat. 

Hosts: La & Jayde

Have sex and get pregnant. It’s easy right? Not for 1 in 6 of us. From the makers of Beyond the Bump, we bring you Behind the Bump. A place to share stories and shed light on miscarriage, IVF, infertility and more. If you’re trying to conceive, if your friend is doing IVF, or if you love a moving story, Behind The Bump is the podcast for you. 

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Welcome to Episode 221 of Beyond the Bump! Today, we're joined by the incredible Keira Rumble, owner of Krumbled, Habitual Beauty, and Mini + Me—a true powerhouse! 

In this episode, we cover a range of topics from recurrent miscarriage and IVF to hyperemesis. Keira shares insights into building businesses and navigating postnatal challenges like anxiety, depression, and postpartum rage.

A massive thank you to Keira for her openness and honesty. We hope you enjoy this raw and insightful conversation, finding connection and inspiration in Keira's journey!

Resources:

Mini + Me

Krumbled Foods

Habitual Beauty

Hyperemesis Australia 

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.  

Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes. 

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BEHIND THE BUMP - Ever wondered what the hell is going through your partner's mind when trying to conceive with IVF? Jon opens up about the incredible journey he has been on, trying to make a family with his wife after an unfortunate illness left him, or so he thought, infertile. He calls himself The Infertility Man. We call him a legend. 

Hosts: La & Jayde

Resources:

The Work by Byron Katie

The Man’s Guide to Infertility by Jon and Laura Summers

Keys to the Kingdom by Alison A. Armstrong

Have sex and get pregnant. It’s easy right? Not for 1 in 6 of us. From the makers of Beyond the Bump, we bring you Behind the Bump. A place to share stories and shed light on miscarriage, IVF, infertility and more. If you’re trying to conceive, if your friend is doing IVF, or if you love a moving story, Behind The Bump is the podcast for you. 

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Welcome to Episode 219 of Beyond the Bump! Join us as we sit down with Ellie, a skincare expert from Dermalogica. Today, we're delving into the nitty-gritty of pregnancy, postpartum, and breastfeeding skincare. 

Ellie breaks down the do's and don'ts, separating skincare myths from reality. Forget the overwhelming 15-step routines – we're here to uncover what truly works. Whether you're rocking a baby bump or already knee-deep in motherhood, Ellie's got the inside scoop on the essentials.

We hope you enjoy!

Resources:

Dermalogica

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.  

Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes. 

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BEHIND THE BUMP - Today we interview Lisa Clements as she achingly shares her road to surrogacy, a story she never imagined would be hers. Spanning many years and continents we are privy to the most epic journey of love, loss and surrender as Lisa faces miscarriage, infertility, IVF and eventually the grief and joy that simultaneously swells as her daughter is carried by a surrogate. 

Hosts: La & Sophie

Resources:

Complete Surrogacy Solutions - Surrogacy Agency

Have sex and get pregnant. It’s easy right? Not for 1 in 6 of us. From the makers of Beyond the Bump, we bring you Behind the Bump. A place to share stories and shed light on miscarriage, IVF, infertility and more. If you’re trying to conceive, if your friend is doing IVF, or if you love a moving story, Behind The Bump is the poddy for you. 

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Welcome to episode 217 of Beyond the Bump where we chat with Chi, a stay-at-home dad of two. Join us as we dive into the pros, cons, praise, pressure, isolation, and everything in-between of being a SAHD.

Ever wondered about the difference  between being a stay-at-home dad and mum? We're spilling the beans on daily routines, the mental load, and even tackling parental preference. Stick around as Chi also dishes out some fantastic advice on how dads can up their involvement game with the little ones.

We hope you enjoy!

Resources:

Follow Chi on IG: @yummmchi

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.  

Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes. 

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BEHIND THE BUMP - Today we interview the candid Melissa Barker as she generously shares her story of secondary infertility, repeat miscarriages and a genetic diagnosis which led to a heart-wrenching risk.

Hosts: La & Jayde

Topics discussed: secondary infertility, recurrent miscarriage, emotional wellbeing, IVF, Fragile X Syndrome, TFMR (Termination For Medical Reasons).

Have sex and get pregnant. It’s easy right? Not for 1 in 6 of us. From the makers of Beyond the Bump, we bring you Behind the Bump. A place to share stories and shed light on miscarriage, IVF, infertility and more. If you’re trying to conceive, if your friend is doing IVF, or if you love a moving story, Before The Bump is the podcast for you. 

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Welcome to episode 215 of Beyond the Bump where we delve into Pearly girl's first year of life.

Join us as Sophie dives into heartfelt discussions on transitioning from two to three girls, explores what they did differently with Pearl, and experiences the bittersweet emotions of embracing her as the final addition to their family.

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.  

Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes. 

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BEHIND THE BUMP - Today we interview Katie Farrell, a beautiful teacher and mum of 1, who expertly shares her story with recurrent miscarriage, Gestational Trophoblastic Disease, IVF and a really bad flu which changed Katie’s life in a wondrous way.

Hosts: La & Sophie

Topics discussed: recurrent miscarriage, chemical pregnancy, molar pregnancy, chemotherapy, pregnancy after loss, IVF, Natural Killer Cells, sperm motility.

Have sex and get pregnant. It’s easy right? Not for 1 in 6 of us. From the makers of Beyond the Bump, we bring you Behind the Bump. A place to share stories and shed light on miscarriage, IVF, infertility and more. If you’re trying to conceive, if your friend is doing IVF, or if you love a moving story, Behind The Bump is the podcast for you. 

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