Beyond the Bump

As we roll into the long weekend, we are both relieved and overwhelmed. We dive into this episode of the Bumpie Group Chat and vent about the collective anxiousness we are all feeling - from the state of the world right now to the endless Easter to-do list plus the race to the finish line of term 1. It’s a LOT! We also chat about… What am I and who am I? Society’s obsession with labelling people and why we can’t do it all Leaning into your school community and how wholesome it can feel “Do you have capacity to chat about my feelings?” Harry’s back and Jayde missed him, but did he miss her? Play! We remind ourselves how important play is, not just for our kids but for us Why does the kids having cavities make us feel like a total failure!?! Bumpies shared their granny habits they’ve taken on in their 30s and it was the laugh we needed This episode is proudly sponsored by Hey Zomi — check out their reusable menstrual disc and new period underwear range at heyzomi.com. You can also find Hey Zomi at a Woolworths near you. 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.

Have you written a Will? This episode has been *highly* requested by Bumpies so we spoke to Tessa from Lyden Lane to discuss estate planning and future-proofing for our children after we are gone. Yes, it feels confronting but we know we need to adult-up and get it done for the benefit of our family. We discuss… What actually is a Will? What happens if you pass away without one? And is it just needed when one parent dies or both!? Does debt get passed down if it’s not paid off? Boomer wealth, granny flats, intergenerational living and the Bank of Mum and Dad Divorce - does it impact a Will? The toughest part - who will care for your kids!? We were both in SHOCK with just how complex this decision is legally The up front cost of estate planning How superannuation might be an asset you hadn’t considered Tessa shares the voice note she’s leaving behind for her kids - we were not okay! So, where do we begin if we want to set up an estate plan after today? If you’d like to, find out more from Tessa at Lyden Lane’s website here. Whilst there's been so much important information shared in this episode, it is shared as general information for education purposes only. Bumpies should not rely on anything in this podcast without seeking independent legal advice. This episode is proudly sponsored by Bambi Mini Co. — their Charity Super Socks are available now in Chemist Warehouse stores across Australia and online at bambiminico.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.

Bumpies, today really is a mixed bag, so strap in for this rollercoaster. We discuss everything from vaping to religion, if we actually need yearly birthday parties for kids and the most beautiful ‘just you wait’ moments that had us tearing up. We dive into… It’s Week 2 of Harry being away - how is Jayde going this week with solo parenting? The mental load around extra-curricular activities and why it can be anxiety inducing The classic trap of who has it harder and why we probably need to take that straight to couple’s counselling 😅 Possibly controversial, but should we veto yearly birthday parties for kids…? Sophie posted a positive ‘just you wait’ moment on Instagram and the comment section definitely passed the vibe check! We have a new AITA and it’s a Bumpie wondering if it’s okay to try and sway her teenager’s friendships - is it for the good of your child or does it become dangerous territory? What do you do when your child wants black and white answers around family values? Sophie’s daughter wants to know about religion and it’s bringing up big discussions in the Pearce household This episode is proudly sponsored by iL Tutto and their Easter Sale with up to 50% off sitewide from March 26 to April 6. 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.

You have probably seen Jess Urlichs’ beautiful poems on motherhood in your Instagram feed but you might not know much about the woman behind the words. In this episode, we speak to Jess (@jessurlichs) and dive into everything from pursuing creativity to both her and her son’s neurodivergence diagnoses. We discuss… Jess’ current journey navigating her eldest son’s neurodivergence and how that looked for him as a baby How Jess began writing poetry and the poems that went viral Tips for turning your thoughts into poems Jess’ recent diagnosis of OCD and how this differs from the ‘OCD’ cliches thrown around casually in conversation Intrusive thoughts and when they started to control Jess’ behaviour How her ADHD and OCD look now she is outside of the newborn era Jayde shares some of the positives of ADHD, especially through the lens of motherhood Jess shares some excerpts from her latest book - hot tip, you will need tissues! You can grab a copy of Jess’ latest book of poetry, They Bloom Because of You, here. Check out The positive side of having ADHD as an adult, here. This episode is proudly sponsored by OnePass. During Easter, when you sign up for a $40 annual membership, you get a $20 OnePass Reward to spend at Kmart*. Head to OnePass 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.

We are back with the Bumpie Group Chat and kicking it straight off with a huge shoutout to the parents out there who are doing it all, whether they’re a single, solo, FIFO or may-as-well be single mum. After a week of Harry being overseas, Jayde is feeling it and can only imagine the load you carry. We also discuss… You can’t do it all and how Jayde is approaching life while her husband is away Sleep unders - what are they and are they ticking all the boxes for families who want to avoid sleepovers? Am I the Asshole? A Bumpie has submitted their pickle and we unpack whether they’re being unreasonable or if a surprise Sunday visit from her mother-in-law was poorly timed This episode is proudly sponsored by Hey Zomi. Check out their reusable menstrual disc and new period underwear range at heyzomi.com or a Woolworths near you. 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.

After both loving following Bec @pinatafruitgirl on TikTok, we knew we had to have her bubbly energy and articulate take on life and motherhood here on the podcast! After a quick circle-jerk fangirling over each other, we jumped straight into it… The beauty and challenges in parenting for Bec How life looked for Bec before children growing up on a working fruit farm The tragic death of her first love at 25 years old and how messy grief can be Finding love after loss Is it hyperemesis gravidarum or not? We all share our stories with how dark and all-consuming HG can be both physically and mentally Life in the family business and how Bec approaches her busy role Bec’s take on questioning a 3rd child through the lens of HG and the load on her support network Being a villager and the importance of multi-generational support Links mentioned in this episode: See more of Bec on TikTok @pinatafruitgirl Learn more about hyperemesis gravidarum Find support for you and your family at PANDA This episode is proudly sponsored by OnePass. During Easter, when you sign up for a $40 annual membership, you get a $20 OnePass Reward to spend at Kmart*. Head to OnePass 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.

We are back with the Bumpie Group Chat and honestly, we are a bit shakey and nervous. Why? Because we have recorded our sing-off and have mild regrets. If we aren’t back next week, it’s because we are either on tour or hiding in shame! On top of our Taylor Swift renditions, we discuss… Jayde’s low energy but getting by! Just in time for her minor day surgery Nail art hacks for low maintenance vibes Sophie needs help with the dummy… not hers, Pearl’s! Jayde shares her thoughts and Bumpies give advice, too Jayde gives an update on Yumi’s nightly performance after our recent episode about not dulling your child’s big personality (while still toning it down a tad) We share our singing recordings…….. This episode is proudly sponsored by Rommer. Check out Rommer Designs for their beautifully designed, functional children's dinnerware and play essentials. 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 have brought back a Beyond the Bump favourite, Gen Muir (parenting coach, social worker and mum to 4 boys) to help us out with a personal parenting pickle. How do you raise children with BIG personalities without dulling their sparkle? We discuss… Jayde shares her own worries about how this dynamic plays out in her household Gen dives into how our own childhood may be triggered by our children Introverted vs extroverted personalities and how they may exist within a family How do we set a firm boundary even when their big personality rebels against it? Using communication strategies to help unpack your child’s feelings or behaviours Catering to the individual personalities and needs of your family so that we can connect with less resentment When a behaviour is actually a call for help Have we confused caring about our kids' feelings with thinking we are responsible for fixing them? The importance of being kind to yourself as a self-regulation tool This episode is proudly sponsored by Rommer. 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.