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There’s a python in the bunny cage… Plus, from health anxiety to the kids' questions we just don’t know how to answer, November is really Novembering! We discuss… Health anxiety, and how the internet makes it worse The pre-Christmas panic An embarrassing moment with a tube of cream and a seagull on the label How do you respond to your child saying they don’t like themselves? Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@jaydecouldwell) 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.

Life feels heavy and hectic, so we've decided what everyone needs is a big dose of light and lols. So this week it’s a different kind of Tuesday episode: your motherhood would you rathers, picked from the choices you sent in.  Along the way we settle the big questions, such as: Clean up spew or clean up diarrhea? Morning routine forever or evening routine forever? Forget the snack bag or forget the nappy bag? Be sneezed on or have boogers wiped on your shoulder? Tiny Barbie accessories or the high chair clean-up? Be sick while your kid bounces off the walls or have your kid sick too? This episode is proudly sponsored by iL Tutto and their Lola Electric Recliner Glider from the Trend Collection.  20% off using code BUMP20 on full priced items at iltutto.com.au. Valid until November 16 2026.  Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@jaydecouldwell) 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.

This Bumpie Group Chat we’re sharing the Mercury in retrograde energy at home (flooded driveways, dead appliances and a laundromat business idea that someone needs to build), plus some big hormone moods and a hot take on playground etiquette. We discuss… Life on a flooded farm: mould, bin chickens and a very busy rooster Perimenopause and the mood diary How Sophie’s 3 year old coped with mum going away for work, and a very wise 8 year old. Budgeting for dinner: the $5 meal challenge Halloween: who loves it, who hates it, Lord Farquaad and Princess Fiona, and why you should keep decorations kid friendly Playground etiquette: when do you step in if the other parents aren’t parenting? This episode is proudly sponsored by Bonds. Their new Christmas collection is here, with matching sets for the whole family. Shop now at bonds.com.au or in your local Bonds store, while stocks last! Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@jaydecouldwell) 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.

We’re so happy to welcome back psychologist Yara, founder of Life After Birth Psychology, to help us navigate parenting in a tech heavy world, especially with AI on the rise. We discuss… What a healthy relationship with technology actually looks like for a child Teaching digital and AI literacy early, and why critical thinking is the real skill Why connection and secure attachment are your most powerful tools How to talk to other parents about screen rules, and what to do when you see something concerning Front loading kids about what they might come across online Why it’s not about trusting your kids, but about the billion dollar companies behind the apps Resources mentioned: Hold On to Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Maté Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams Boy Mum by Ruth Whitman Good Pictures, Bad Pictures by Kristen Jenson (picture book and older-kids version) Cozyla: family organiser screen used for routines Adolescence (Netflix) This episode is proudly sponsored by Michael Hill. What’s the word that defined your 2026? Use code BEYONDTHEBUMP to save 10% online at michaelhill.com.au Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@jaydecouldwell) 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.

This Bumpie Group Chat covers everything from mum guilt to a different kind of toilet manners. We’re getting real about the mental load of going away and a very modern kind of people pleasing. We discuss… An unexpected visit from “Chris Hemsworth”... Not the one you’re thinking of... Mum guilt when you’re both away for work, and how to handle separation anxiety Writing down the week’s mental load, and why seeing it on paper is validating Apologising to a Japanese toilet: are we extreme empaths or just Australian? Your confessions: robot vacuums, bruised fruit and not breaking up a bunch of bananas Victoria’s Secret, a postpartum model on the runway and bounce back culture, and why we don't even know what we actually think  This episode is proudly sponsored by Michael Hill. What’s the word that defined your 2026? Use code BEYONDTHEBUMP to save 10% online at michaelhill.com.au Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@jaydecouldwell) 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.

We’re so excited to welcome back Rachel, founder of Australian sexual wellness brand LBDO, who is now seven weeks postpartum with baby Elijah. This is an honest, shame free chat about intimacy, female pleasure and the reality of the postpartum body. Fair warning, it gets a bit spicy, so listen with headphones if little ears are around. We discuss… Why there’s still so much stigma around female pleasure, and why Rachel started LBDO Mismatched libidos, the mental load and why it’s completely normal Using a vibrator with your partner (it’s not about replacing them) and how to start the conversation outside the bedroom Why intimacy doesn’t have to mean sex, and bringing back the pash The six week postpartum “all clear” and why that milestone is so arbitrary Accepting your postpartum body, bounce back culture and the guilt that comes with body positivity Building a mini postpartum capsule wardrobe Talking to our daughters about pleasure and having a shame free household Please note, providing a child under 16 with sex toys or pornography is a criminal offence.  This episode is proudly sponsored by Bonds. Their new Christmas collection is here, with matching sets for the whole family. Shop now at bonds.com.au or in your local Bonds store, while stocks last! Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@jaydecouldwell) 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.

This episode includes discussion of sexual assault and domestic violence. If you or someone you know is affected, Lifeline is available 24/7 on 131114. We are back, and it’s time for a big old catch up! We’re sharing our highs and lows from the school holidays, from family travel and sibling fights to some heavy moments and a few rats just for good measure. We discuss… Family holidays in Japan: Strawberry Kisses singalongs, spirited kids and why you should roster in some free range time Nick’s overseas haircut (photo included, and we want your verdict) Fear of losing the people we love and why grief is so hard to talk about Choosing to celebrate yourself on your birthday so your daughters learn they can too Neurodivergence, finding what works for you and the guilt of feeling like you’re letting people down Parenting girls through the news cycle: the daily micro-decisions women make to stay safe Teaching our kids “the world is your oyster” while knowing the reality The platonic throuple living situation, and why we all just want a village This episode is proudly sponsored by iL Tutto and their Lola Electric Recliner Glider from the Trend Collection.  20% off using code BUMP20 on full priced items at iltutto.com.au. Valid until November 16 2026.  Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@jaydecouldwell) 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.

After such a positive response to our last episode with Mel, this week we are welcoming back financial educator, author and money expert Mel Browne for a judgment free Q&A, answering your questions about money. From investing for beginners to teaching our kids about cash and the little ways you can make positive changes, this one is practical, honest and an eye opener for the little things that can make big financial differences. We discuss… Does our generation really have it harder when it comes to money? Where to begin with investing: one broad-based ETF, one platform, one regular amount Investing in line with your values, and how to spot greenwashing Pay off the mortgage or invest? Why Mel is a fan of “and” Finding extra cash, from pet sitting and cashback sites to renting out your wardrobe Why the 30 days of no shopping challenge rewires your brain Why you should ask your bank for an interest rate cut every year Should couples share their money? Yours, mine and ours.. Cost of living and kids’ extracurriculars “How would you live if no one was looking?” Investing for your children: minor trust accounts and tax file numbers Teaching kids the value of money in a cashless world, without passing on a scarcity mindset *Mel licensed to give general advice but please seek financial advice for you specific circumstances as needed* This episode is proudly sponsored by tonies. Check out the entire range at tonies.com.au Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@jaydecouldwell) 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.

We are so excited to welcome mum of two, author and Go-To Skincare founder, Zoë Foster-Blake. This is a bucket list interview for us and it was jam-packed with truths, laughs and wisdom. We discuss… How Zoë and Hamish started dating Her transition into motherhood, interstate from her village Do Zoë and Hamish balance the juggle of work and family? Creativity, motherhood and a recent ADHD diagnosis Zoë’s experience with perimenopause - mood, joint pain, relationships and HRT “Yoga nidra is the greatest life hack” The beauty of friendship in your 40s and just booking the girl’s trip Links mentioned: Check out Zoë’s latest book, Group Chat This episode is proudly sponsored by tonies® - the world's leading screen-free audio platform for kids. Stories, songs, games and adventures, all without a screen in sight. Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@jaydecouldwell) 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.

For this Bumpie Group Chat, we get together for some mixed vibes before the upcoming podcast break. For our last recording for the next fortnight, we chat about… Sophie is off to Japan! The podcast is off for the school holidays, from 30 Sept - 13th October Jayde has some observations on her mental health The 3 stages of her mental health cycle Why is there a gap in fun tween clothing!? Bumpies sent in their hilarious tech fails The following services offer mental health support: PANDA Beyond Blue Gidget Foundation LifeLine: 131114 Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@jaydecouldwell) 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.

For this Bumpies on Board episode, we speak with Jackie, mum of two and breast cancer survivor. After hearing her story at the Bonds Village Walk event in Melbourne, we asked her to share with Bumpies - it’s inspiring, raw and a real reminder of how important a village can be. We discuss… Jackie’s positive postpartum during lockdowns Reevaluating career goals after children Discovering breast cancer at 16 months postpartum Her journey with chemo, radiation, a double mastectomy and recovery Health anxiety after cancer Trying to conceive after cancer - IVF and egg donation The inspiring dedication of her village Pregnancy after loss and the miracle baby she hadn’t seen coming Jackie’s tips for dealing with a health diagnosis How to support a friend with cancer Links mentioned: See Jackie’s eco + plastic-free stationery brand at consciousmae.com.au Follow Jackie on Insta @consciousmae This episode is proudly sponsored by tonies® - the world's leading screen-free audio platform for kids. Stories, songs, games and adventures, all without a screen in sight. Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@jaydecouldwell) 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.

Sophie is running late, opens a surprise present on air and we lightly roast each other… just another Bumpie Group Chat! We’re chatting about… Sophie 35th birthday  The 10 (or 9) things Sophie has learned in 10 years of marriage Bumpies sent in their icks and they are hilarious Why we would swipe right on Tinder Toilet etiquette when you’re dating This episode is proudly sponsored by Bonds. Check out their Wonder Sleep sleeping bags at bonds.com.au or in-store now!  Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@jaydecouldwell) 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.

We’ve teamed up once again with parenting educator, Gen Muir, to discuss boundaries. Is it a buzz word or are they vital for our parenting? We discuss… The #1 question to ask yourself around boundaries How societies views on parenting has changed over the decades When boundaries can be flexible  Explaining and scaffolding the boundary Disappointment and resilience Executive dysfunction and boundaries Healthy boundaries teach relationship skills How do we ACTUALLY set a boundary? The discomfort of sadness  The importance of modelling limits  Links mentioned: Get Gen’s latest book, Why Kids Need Boundaries here This episode is proudly sponsored by ergoPouch and their Organic Bedding range. Head to ergopouch.com.au and use the code BTB20 for 20% off sitewide until 13th October. Exclusions 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.

For this Bumpie Group Chat, we have done our usual where when one is up, the other is down. Andddd then we swap. We let it all out in this very unhinged episode. We chat… Sophie’s been raging and jaw-clenching  Jayde and Harry’s DIY camping health retreat Feeling like a burden on your village Sophie’s offloading some of her imposter syndrome onto Raygun  Jayde’s birthday ick reframe The shift to play dates and friendships over family Perimenopause or scabies? Happy birthday, Sophie!  This episode is proudly sponsored by tonies. Check out the entire range at tonies.com.au 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.

We talk a lot about emotional regulation, mindfulness and play, but it can be hard finding ways to actually DO these in our busy lives. Enter art therapy. For kids and adults alike, we speak to registered art therapist and mum of two, Alex Lederman, to learn more. We discuss… Alex’s experience with art and art therapy What is involved in art therapy? The process (not the outcome) of creating Do you have to be good at art? What happens if a child creates dark or worrying art? Embracing creativity for yourself What can we create at home with our kids to connect? How can we encourage our kids to get into art? How art therapy has shaped Alex’s motherhood Links mentioned: Follow Alex on Instagram @alexledermanarttherapy Head to Alex’s website for more information or upcoming parent workshops at alexandralederman.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.