Beyond the Bump

By Sophie Pearce & Jayde CouldwellEducation Parenting Kids & Family

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Beyond the Bump episodes

July 03Bumpie Group chat: why are we so hard on ourselves? Talking imposter syndrome & rejection sensitivity dysphoria
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. Whether you’re watching or listening, today we dive into…
We have rebranded! A huge and exciting week for Beyond the Bump
You’re always Yummy Mummies in our eyes
Sophie is struggling to let herself sit with imposter syndrome
Jayde’s reminder to take up space and be proud of hard work
Do we constantly downplay our efforts and achievements as mums in paid work?
Jayde shares her experience with Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)
Can we all just celebrate our wins!?
When your kids start to grasp the concept of death
The disappointment of knowing you can’t fix your child’s feelings
Seeking help is always a good thing

This episode is proudly sponsored by Face Hero by Go-To, the face oil we always come back to. New customers or those that haven’t purchased within the last 12 months get 20% off orders over $85 at gotoskincare.com with the code BTB. T&Cs apply.

Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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30 min
July 02Bumpie Group chat: why are we so hard on ourselves? Talking imposter syndrome & rejection sensitivity dysphoria
Bumpies, if you haven’t noticed yet, this is our first video recording of the Bumpie Group Chat! Now you can grab a cuppa and watch along… if your kids give you a moment's peace, of course. Whether you’re watching or listening, today we dive into…
We have rebranded! A huge and exciting week for Beyond the Bump
You’re always Yummy Mummies in our eyes
Sophie is struggling to let herself sit with imposter syndrome
Jayde’s reminder to take up space and be proud of hard work
Do we constantly downplay our efforts and achievements as mums in paid work?
Jayde shares her experience with Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)
Can we all just celebrate our wins!?
When your kids start to grasp the concept of death
The disappointment of knowing you can’t fix your child’s feelings
Seeking help is always a good thing

This episode is proudly sponsored by Face Hero by Go-To, the face oil we always come back to. New customers or those that haven’t purchased within the last 12 months get 20% off orders over $85 at gotoskincare.com with the code BTB. T&Cs apply.

Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
Come say hey over on
Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast
TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast
Facebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group
Sign up to our monthly newsletter here for BTS, recommendations, outfits and more.
If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here.
We couldn’t do this without you, Bumpies. If you’re liking what you’re hearing, we’d love it if you could send us to a mama mate or leave a 5 star review.
30 min
June 29Our kids’ personal safety, where do we even begin? Child sexual abuse prevention - with Alison Geale, CEO of Bravehearts
**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 Alison Geale, CEO of Bravehearts, who works to provide a holistic approach to the prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse. This is a big but important topic and we’ve gathered your top questions to help educate us on having personal safety conversations with our kids. We discuss…
What are age-appropriate discussions to have regarding personal safety?
Bringing up big topics if you’re feeling awkward
Moving beyond ‘stranger danger’
Identifying the red flags of grooming
The importance of asking our kids questions as conversation starters
What to do if children disclose a safety concern with you
“It might feel bad, it might feel good but it’s not right” - explaining physical responses to abuse
How can we give our kids a safe childhood with these worries in mind?
Sharing your child safety boundaries with other families
Peer-on-peer sexual abuse - what it is and what steps to take
What are developmentally expected sexual behaviors?
Nappy changes to doctor visits, how do we explain what a safe scenario looks like?
Knowing the power of these preventative and supportive conversations
Additional links:
Bravehearts ‘Protecting Children and Young People from Sexual Abuse: A Guide for Parents & Carers’ - Free Download
Child Safety online resources to teach body safety
This episode is brought to you by The Australian Government’s One Talk at a Time campaign, which is all about the little conversations that help keep our kids safe.
Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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Sign up to our monthly newsletter here for BTS, recommendations, outfits and more.
If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here.
We couldn’t do this without you, Bumpies. If you’re liking what you’re hearing, we’d love it if you could send us to a mama mate or leave a 5 star review.
54 min
June 25Bumpie Group Chat: decided to take a week off whinging
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 for ourselves and remembering that we are doing a damn good job! We yap about…
Does anything replace the help you get from a supportive family?
Parenting away from a village
Don’t compare yourself to others parenting journeys
Sophie’s 3 year old is sleeping better and life is looking up
The sleep advice Sophie is implementing
Jayde’s made new progress in helping Yumi with emotional regulation
The importance of parent’s nightly decompression session
Our rebrand launches next week!
School holidays are incoming are we are crawling to the finish line

Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
Come say hey over on
Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast
TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast
Facebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group
Sign up to our monthly newsletter here for BTS, recommendations, outfits and more.
If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here.
We couldn’t do this without you, Bumpies. If you’re liking what you’re hearing, we’d love it if you could send us to a mama mate or leave a 5 star review.
21 min
June 22How did you break the cycle of addiction for your children? - with Hanna, mum of 2
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. Hanna gives us an honest insight into the good, the bad and the ugly that she has experienced in both her addiction battle and her decade of sobriety, now as a mum of two. She shares…
How watching her parents own addiction and mental health struggles formed the blueprint for Hanna’s substance issues
When throwing out drugs switched to trying them
The indescribably strong pull of addiction
A pregnancy scare and abusive relationship became the first realisation that her life was passing her by
Why did she push her loved ones away?
The dream of her own family became the catalyst to seek help
Finding the 12 step program that provided the support she needed to get sober
The stigma around addiction
Recovery as a continual process
What steps helped Hanna begin to recover from addiction?
The physical effects of withdrawal
Meeting her partner and the love they felt becoming parents
The top advice Hanna would give others in the midst of addiction
This episode is proudly sponsored by iL Tutto and their EOFY Sale - head to iltutto.com.au to get up to 40% off from June 16 to July 1.
Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
Come say hey over on
Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast
TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast
Facebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group
Sign up to our monthly newsletter here for BTS, recommendations, outfits and more.
If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here.
We couldn’t do this without you, Bumpies. If you’re liking what you’re hearing, we’d love it if you could send us to a mama mate or leave a 5 star review.
1 hr 2 min
June 18Bumpie Group Chat: The rollercoaster that is couple’s therapy, the torture that is Sophie’s bedtime and could Jayde be going through peri-menopause?
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 Nick/Harry confusion
After a vulnerable breakdown a few weeks ago, therapy has given Jayde and Harry more tools to forge a better path forwards
Sophie would people-please a therapist into getting an A+ if she could
Jayde’s itchy legs spiraled into scabies, bed bugs and perimenopause and Sophie is sending her straight to the GP
Should we push harder when it comes to our health symptoms?
Jayde’s symptoms that tick the box for perimenopause
Mia is 13. Jayde shares how she feels on now being a mum to a teenager
Sophie needs advice on her toddler’s sleep…

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Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
Come say hey over on
Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast
TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast
Facebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group
Sign up to our monthly newsletter here for BTS, recommendations, outfits and more.
If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here.
We couldn’t do this without you, Bumpies. If you’re liking what you’re hearing, we’d love it if you could send us to a mama mate or leave a 5 star review.
34 min
June 15Anyone else got the guilts around playing with our kids? - with Nicole, paediatric physiotherapist
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…
When you don’t love playing with your kids
Guilt, screens and connection
Engagement vs imaginative play
Finding the ‘play’ style that works for you
Bossy play and how to navigate it
Behind every behaviour is a communication
How long do you need to play for?
Does independent play even exist!?
Tips for scaffolding independent play
Sensory play tips and tricks
Navigating risky play, safety and consequence
Building confidence in risk averse kids
The importance of play for YOU
This episode is proudly sponsored by Babybee. Discover the brand new Alto pram and explore the full Babybee range at babybeeonline.com
Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
Come say hey over on
Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast
TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast
Facebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group
Sign up to our monthly newsletter here for BTS, recommendations, outfits and more.
If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here.
We couldn’t do this without you, Bumpies. If you’re liking what you’re hearing, we’d love it if you could send us to a mama mate or leave a 5 star review.
57 min
June 11Bumpie group chat: talking parental preference, a little bit of 90s parenting and a kudos to Covid parents
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
Jayde’s becoming a 90s parent and it was the ice-cream that tipped her over the edge
Covid Babies are on their way to finishing pre-school and this quote from Dr Becky is taking us back
Jayde crying went viral… but how is she doing?
The traffic light system for nervous system regulation
Does music set the tone of the house or overstimulate you?
Girl’s trip savings accounts - yay or nay?
This episode is proudly sponsored by Bonds — check out their brand new Wondergrow range at bonds.com.au or in-store now!
Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
Come say hey over on
Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast
TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast
Facebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group
Sign up to our monthly newsletter here for BTS, recommendations, outfits and more.
If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here.
We couldn’t do this without you, Bumpies. If you’re liking what you’re hearing, we’d love it if you could send us to a mama mate or leave a 5 star review.
30 min
June 08You’re having twins… again?! - with Leila from Village For Mama, post partum doula and mum of 5 kids (2 sets of twins)
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, a supported postpartum and juggling multiple multiples! We chat about…
How the 20-week scan revealed Leila’s second set of twins and shocked everyone
The different decision making process for round 2
Finding and selecting a live in au pair
The beauty of a larger age gap between siblings
Guilt around your relationship with your older children when a new baby is born
Leila’s birth story with the second set of twins… in two states… on Christmas Day!
The importance of temperament
What Leila set up to help support her going into a slow postpartum with 5 kids
Maternity leave policies for multiples (they’re not great)
Her idea to create a village and helping hand for those who needed it
Is Leila’s family complete?

This episode is brought to you by WaterWipes™, the only baby wipes certified skin microbiome friendly by MyMicrobiome. Get yours at Coles or head to waterwipes.com
Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
Come say hey over on
Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast
TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast
Facebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group
Sign up to our monthly newsletter here for BTS, recommendations, outfits and more.
If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here.
We couldn’t do this without you, Bumpies. If you’re liking what you’re hearing, we’d love it if you could send us to a mama mate or leave a 5 star review.
59 min
June 04Bumpie Group Chat: deep chats, a panic attack, an outburst over a viral cake and a Prima ick
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 careful what you wish for. We dive into…
Jayde has a heavy and vulnerable share. Life isn’t in a good place and family life feels hard
Parenting a teen is like postpartum
Does the ‘village’ drop off after kids start school?
Sophie has been on the verge of tears non-stop since the IUD came out and it led to a panic attack
A guy posting his own thirst trap - confident or ick?
Rude or Fabulous? 3 grown men order a juice box
Am I The Asshole? When you plan your child’s birthday party and your husband comes in last minute with plans
Communication and validation for the win

This episode is proudly sponsored by Babybee. Discover the brand new Alto pram and explore the full Babybee range at babybeeonline.com

Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
Come say hey over on
Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast
TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast
Facebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group
Sign up to our monthly newsletter here for BTS, recommendations, outfits and more.
If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here.
We couldn’t do this without you, Bumpies. If you’re liking what you’re hearing, we’d love it if you could send us to a mama mate or leave a 5 star review.
40 min

About Beyond the Bump

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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.