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In our 138th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Harriet Hiscock. Harriet is a professor, pediatrician and sleep expert and we chat to her all about why our kids (ages 3 – 8 years) may be having sleep issue. What are some common issues that may affect a child’s sleep? What’s the science behind Harriet’s books? Is sleep a skill that needs to be taught over and over again? When should kids be sleeping through the night? Or is it very normal for everyone to wake up during the night? How common is frequent night waking? And why does this occur? Teeth grinding? Is it common, why do kids do it and is it an issue? Is bed wetting common and why does it happen? How can we support a child who sleepwalks and talks? What’s the difference between nightmare and night terrors? Why do some kids have trouble waking in the morning/after a nap? If a child is over the age of five and is struggling to stay away during the day is that a sign that there might be something else going on? How do we know if our child has behavioural sleep issues or medical sleep issues? And SO MUCH MORE! Goodies mentioned: Head to sleepwithkip.com to find out more about Harriet’s books. Use BTB20 for 20% off the books. 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.

In our 137th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with the beautiful Brooke. Brooke talks to us about her journey of losing her husband to cancer, and then having her daughter soon after diagnosed with cancer. We gained so much from this episode in terms of life perspective, grief, and having compassion for others and we hope you do too! 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.

In our 136th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with the beautiful Danielle Murray. Danielle is a school teacher and author and we speak to her all about school readiness. We found this chat really interesting as we think that this is an area that can be quite stressful but not talked about often. What are some pros in sending your child to school early? What are the cons of a child being bored in daycare? Can it be detrimental? If you are financially able to hold your child back, what are some of the pros of your child starting school that bit later? Is stamina something to consider when deciding whether to send your child to school early? How do we as parents juggle the work-school balance, especially in that first week of school/prep? If parents are not getting a gut instinct, what are some things to consider when deciding whether your kid is ready for school or not? How concerned should we be about speech? How do we know that they’re ready to go to school if they’re not all there with their speech? Does my kid need to know how to write their name before starting school? Is it okay if that first year at school/prep is a child’s first time in care? How can we help our kids (emotionally sensitive or not) prepare for school? Is it a myth that boys are ready for school later than girls? Does bullying occur at such an early age as prep? And how do we prepare our children if we are not there to protect them? How do we know if a teacher isn’t right for our child? How can we prepare ourselves for our child to start school? And SO MUUCH MORE! Goodies mentioned: Danielle's book, Before Big School: A Practical Parent's Guide to School Readiness Listen to Ep 131, Thinking of conceiving? What you need to know about Pre-conception Genetic Testing - with Zoe, genetic counsellor from Eugene on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify 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.

In our BONUS 135th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with two guests, Meg King and Hayley Anderson, all about their endometriosis journeys. Endometriosis is a condition that affects so many women; we couldn’t speak about it from our personal experience, so we thought why not bring two amazing guests to share their personal stories with you! At what age did Meg get her first period? And when did they start becoming problematic for her? What is endometriosis? How do you know you have endometriosis? And how do you get a diagnosis? How did Meg’s first endometriosis laparoscopy go? Was Meg’s symptoms mainly cyclical when she was menstruating? Words of advice to women who are also suffering with endometriosis. What has worked for Meg? What are some ways we can help loved ones who are suffering from endometriosis? When did Hayley get her first period? And when did her periods start to cause her problems? What are some ways that Hayley managed her pain? Is there a cure for endometriosis? The difference between excision versus ablation when removing endometriosis How long was Hayley pain-free after her first surgery? Contraception and managing endometriosis And so much MORE! Goodies mentioned: Women’s Wellness Wisdom – Dr Libby Weaver How to Endo – by Bridget Hustwaite In the FLO – Alisa Vitti 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.

In our 134th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with the "queen of reality tv", Ash Pollard all about having two kids well under two. If you currently have one kid and you're asking yourself 'How the F*#$ do I go to two?' then this episode is for you!! Why and how did Ash decide to have two bubs 15 months apart? The realities of motherhood in the TV industry but also in industry in general What’s it like having a baby and being pregnant at the same time? How do you do it? The importance of relying on others for help, whether that be family, friends our outsourcing it! How does your body feel after having two bubs in such quick succession? Did Ash have any guilt towards the end of your second pregnancy that she was having another child so soon? How did Ash introduce her second bub to her first bub? Have there been any moments of jealousy that Ash has had to deal with, and if so, how has she split her time between the two of her daughters? Sleep deprivation. How do we deal with it when you have two under two? Ash talks about Masada Private Sleep School How to juggle sleep schedules and bath time with two bubs Ash opens up about how having two bubs has impacted her relationship And so much MORE! Goodies mentioned: Masada Private Sleep School 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.

Our 133rd episode of Beyond the Bump, is proudly sponsored by us!! You asked us questions and we answer them: How did you guys meet and how did your friendship blossom? How do you start a podcast and make is successful? How did you navigate the shift in the relationship with partner and new baby? What was your first ever job? Do you girls ever fight, disagree, or argue? Did you change any online habits after the kid’s cyber safety episode? Where is your line when it comes to stag/bucks’ night? (ie strip clubs) Have you seen each other naked? How did Sophie and Gemma from We Don’t Have Time For This podcast meet? What did Jayde do before the podcast and kids? Do you see or speak to any of your ex-boyfriends? Be honest, how lively is your sex life? What is the one thing you love about one another? And so much more!! Goodies mentioned: Listen to our episode about kid’s cyber safety: Are out kids safe online? – with Sarah from Secure Foundations Listen to We Don’t Have Time For This with Gemma Peanut and Kate Reeves 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.

In our 132nd episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Dr Golly all about unsettled bubs! As always, if whatever you’re doing is working, then keep doing that… but if you are looking for some help then this episode is for you! What is colic, reflux and reflux disease and when should we be worried? Do things like probiotics and colic drops help with an unsettled baby? Why is there so much noise and controversy around burping? If you are burping and it’s just not working, what are some tips for better active burping? Witching Hour!! Why does it have to exists and are there ways to prevent it? If you do have an unsettled baby, what are some signs to look out for that it may be allergies or intolerances? As a breastfeeding mother, are there any intolerances that commonly get cut out? Tips for unsettled bubs in cars And SO MUCH MORE! 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.

In our 131st episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Zoë Milgrom from Eugene. Zoë is a trained genetic counsellor and she answers all our question about pre-conception genetic testing. What is a genetic counsellor? What is Eugene? And what prompted Zoe to start Eugene? What exactly is pre-conception genetic testing/genetic carrier screening? Is family history a good predictor of whether or not you’re likely to have a child with an inherited genetic condition? What does genetic testing look for? And why are some of the things not detectable/tested? If you do a genetic test and discover that your child might be a carrier of a particular genetic condition, what happens next? Is the father/sperm donor always tested? How does genetic carrier screening differ from the NIPT Harmony Test? And should you do both? What is the cost of pre-conception genetic testing/genetic carrier screening? Does preconception genetic testing/genetic carrier screening have any impact on life insurance/health insurance? If you’re already doing IVF, is pre-conception genetic testing/genetic carrier screening still necessary? And SO MUCH MORE! Goodies mentioned: Eugene 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.

In our 130th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Chelsea Pottenger. Chelsea is an author, mindfulness and meditation coach, as well as the founder of EQ Minds, a company that empowers and educates people to take care of their mental health and performance. Chelsea talks about her journey from corporate to psychology student Both Jayde and Chelsea talk about the importance of accepting and owning your anxiety Had Chelsea experienced anxiety and depression before her PND and PNA? Both Jayde and Chelsea open up about how they were unaware of the connection between their historical anxiety and depression and their PND and PNA What is the Gidget Foundation and what do they do? The stigma behind mental illness medications!! Why self-care, meditation and mindfulness are important for the prevention of some mental illnesses, BUT how sometimes when need more The difficulty of slowing down and taking care of our mental health when we have big dreams and goals we’re working towards How to start meditating especially if you find it intimidating The dangers of toxic positivity that we often see on social media There are so many overlaps with symptoms of ‘normal’ post partum and feelings of PND and PNA. How do we know if what we’re feeling is okay or we need to seek professional help? Chelsea talks about her new book, The Mindful High Performer Trigger warning!! Chelsea touches on her previous suicidal ideations in this episode, so if you’re in a vulnerable space right now perhaps give this episode a skip! Goodies mentioned: EQ Minds Chelsea’s podcast, EQ MINDS, Recharge Your Mental Health Gidget Foundation Mediation Apps: Calm, Headspace, Insight Timer Pre-order Chelsea’s book, The Mindful High Performer by Chelsea 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.

Today's BONUS 129th episode of Beyond the Bump is a little more on the serious side!We chat with the beautiful Camilla Freeman-Topper, the creative director of Camilla and Marc, all about their campaign to raise awareness for ovarian cancer! The mission and purpose behind the Ovaries.Talk About Them campaign A common misconception about early detection tests for ovarian cancer? What was the drive for Camilla and Marc to start the Talk About Them campaign? Tips on juggling mum-life and work-life It’s currently fashion week in Sydney!! What are some up-and-coming fashion trends for 2022? Tips for working our wardrobe to make us feel good!!! Especially women who don't really feel like themselves post partum Tips for trying to look our best when we are time poor And so much MORE! Goodies mentioned: You can buy the Ovaries. Talk About Them merch at your nearest Camilla and Marc boutique or online at camillaandmarc.com Ovaries. Talk About Them donation page Tracy Anderson 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.

In our 128th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Gemma Gillard. Jayde met Gemma at an event a few weeks ago where she learnt about her incredible story. This is such an important conversation and there are so many layers to it - whether you're questioning your sexuality, going through a separation, or in a post partum funk, this episode is for you! Gemma talks about growing up with a father who was not openly gay Gemma talks about her experience having sex in a heterosexual relationship Gemma talks about the initial conversation she had with her then male partner about being gay and his responses Gemma talks about hitting rock bottom - giving up her mortgage and all per possessions and moving into her mum’s spare room with her kids Does Gemma have sole custody of the kids? Gemma talks about struggling to find a house as a single mum after moving out of her mum’s spare room Gemma talks about coming out to her parents How can we raise our kids to not just see heterosexuality as the default? For listeners who may be in similar situations as your, what were the feelings throughout your life that really made you feel that you were gay? Gemma talks about thinking she was a bisexual asexual for a part of her life When Gemma started having sex with women, was that intimidating? Like how do you know where to begin? For whatever reason, if any of our listeners are in relationships that aren’t right and separation is on the cards, what tips does Gemma have for them Goes Gemma think she’ll have any more kids in the future? 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.

We are here with the very first BONUS episode of 2022! This has been demanded for a lonnnnggg time!!! We asked you guys to send in your in-law stories and as always (because we can't help it) we're gong to give you our two cents worth and maybe even dish out some advice - take it or leave it. These are going to be ABSOLUTE RIPPERS and 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.

In our 126th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Sara Bolitho from Secure Foundations. We've had Sarah on the poddy before where we spoke about body autonomy and speaking to our kids about consent (EP106 is you haven’t already listened!) However, this episode focuses purely on our kids' online safety. Now we have to admit, this is episode quite a hectic one, and you may not step away feeling ‘lighter than you did before’, but it's still an important conversation to be had. We know that there is some dark shit out there on the internet - that's no surprise to anyone. Our aim for this episode is to give people permission to use this information as they will; we definitely do NOT want to make anyone feel guilty if their kids have screen-time as we know how difficult parenting is and sometimes that is your only break for the day. Trigger warning!! There are discussions about child abuse, online child abuse material and suicide, so if you're already feeling like you're in a very vulnerable position of parenting we give you complete permission to not listen to this episode - we will not be offended. Is there an age that we should we be giving our kids a phone? What about Kids YouTube? Is that secure or not? Is it best to have an honest conversation with our kids about the potential dangers they could come across online? Or is it best to just keep them innocent? What kinds of things should we be telling our kids when it comes to talking to them about their online safety? Why doesn’t Sarah have her kids on the internet or social media? And questions Sarah want’s our audience to consider when it comes to posting our kids online. Does Sarah see a positive outcome for our children and the internet? When should we talk to our kids about pornography, internet safety and sexting? And some examples of how to have this conversation. What can we do as parents to keep our kids safe online and on social media? What about Facebook Kids? What warning signs should we be looking out for? When should we be alarmed? If our kids are using devices, do those restricted access type things work? And at what age do you stop controlling and monitoring their devices? How can you help a child after a traumatic event? Goodies mentioned @securefoundations 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.

In our 125th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Lisa Danielle all about motherhood and her recent travels overseas with her almost 2-year-old. We know a lot of you are starting to book trips now that international travel has opened again, and a lot of you have written to us recently asking for tips on travelling with kids - so here you go! How did Lisa know when she ready to have a baby given her very aspirational lifestyle? Was she worried that having a baby would drop a bomb on that? Was Lisa pregnant when Covid hit? Did Lisa have a planned c-section? How can friends and family help during c-section recovery? Did Lisa ever toy with the idea of not showing her baby’s face on social media? Is Lisa as 'put together' as she appears on social media? Did breastfeeding come easy to Lisa? Lisa talks about travelling with a bub; what are some worthwhile things to pack for a flight How did Lisa deal with jet lag and her bub's sleep schedule? How does Lisa feel about having a second child? And SOO MUCH MORE! We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! 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.

In our 124th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Jen, the founder of MumSafe, all about postpartum body issues and this idea of snapping back to our pre-baby bodies and looking like we've never had children! When it comes to mass media and general conversations about “real” postpartum and “real” mum life, are we heading in the right direction or is it getting worse? Why does society always compliment someone when they lose weight, when in reality, the weight loss could be a reason being stress and/or postnatal depression? The unhealthy and unrealistic mindset of “snapping back” to our pre-baby body. Advice to women who have always been affected by body image and are terrified of what their body will look like after birth. Is it okay to have wishes to look smaller and leaner? Why we need to shift our focus from body-love to body-acceptance. C-sections!!! Advice to women who are struggling with insecurities over their c-section scars as well as the inability to exercise. How and when to know when we can safely return to movement and exercise postpartum. Tips for pregnant women who are worried about this next stage of life. And so much MORE!!! We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! Goodies mentioned: @mumsafe.com.au FREE exercise program for a safe return to exercise 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.

In our 123rd episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Scott all about gender stereotypes and how we can be kinder and more accepting human beings. Scott talks about when his son first decided that he wanted to wear dresses How to overcome those feelings of discomfort as parents when our children don’t fit into the ‘typical’ gender stereotypes? How can we educate the older generation that gender stereotypes shouldn’t exist anymore? How to respond to people who pass judgement on allowing our children to do things that may not be within their gender stereotype? How do we discuss gender and pronouns with our kids? How do we respond to our kids when they ask us to label whether someone is a man or woman? How do we raise our kids to be more accepting? And MUCH MORE!!! We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! 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.

In our 121st episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Annie, a disabled, Autistic lawyer who has ADHD, dyslexia, and dysgraphia. Trigger warning! We touch on eating disorders and suicidal ideation in this episode!!! What is neurodiversity? And when is someone classified a neurodivergent? What is person-first vs identity-first language? And why do a lot of Autistic adults not like person-first language? What is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)? And what was Annie’s journey in getting diagnosed with EDS? Why the ‘Autistic spectrum’ is not a continuum of severity? What is one of the biggest reasons why girls and women with Autism go undiagnosed? What are Annie’s thoughts on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as a treatment option for autism? What is a ‘refrigerator mum’ and why did they blame these mum’s for having Autistic kids in the past? What are some typical Autistic traits? And what should you do if you’re undiagnosed and think you may have it? What is interoception and proprioception? And why is interoception very common for autistic adults? Did Annie have any reservations about becoming a mother? The likelihood of Autistic women developing pre-natal and post-natal depression. The ramifications of the lack of understanding, diagnosis, support, and acceptance when it comes to neurodivergent people. How can we as parents raise our neurotypical kids to have greater compassion and understanding for neurodivergent kids? And SO MUCH MORE!!! We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! Goodies mentioned: The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine Aron MealBoard App Loop Earplugs Annie’s Instagram - @nd.millennial 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.

In our 121st episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Bec from Trip in a Van all about the adventurous life that she lives. Bec has been on the road travelling Australia with her family for the past 6 years!! In terms of family logistics and admin, what needs to be sorted out first before you can just pack up your entire life? Is the cost of living on the road more expensive than living in a house? What adjustments did Bec have to make to be around her three kids and partner all the time? How do Bec and her partner find the time (and space!) to have sex? What about on-the-road schooling? How does Bec and her partner make it work? What happens when you or one of the kids gets sick on the road? How often does Bec hit a maintenance/repair snag? What to look out for in a four-wheel drive/caravan? And what are the must-haves inside a caravan that you cannot live without? What is the toilet set up and what is the emptying like? What are the sleeping arrangements? Especially when the kids were younger? What are some products Bec thought she needed on the road and ended up not needing at all? What are some popular remote jobs that you can do on the road? And MUCH MORE!!! We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! Goodies mentioned: tripinavan.com @tripinavan TIAV eBooks + Itineraries 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.

In our 120th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with psychologist, Elyse about the mental load that mothers typically experience and some things we can do to start improving that in our relationship. How can we better explain to our partners what a mother’s mental load actually looks and feels like? Are there differences between the female and male mind? How do you help your partner understand what’s valuable to you even if they do see any value in it? How do you explain to your partner that work mental load is not the same thing as kid-house mental load? Do we need to lower our expectations if we want help from our partners? What are some constructive ways we can self-regulate our emotions and frustrations when communicating with our partner? What is ‘intensive mothering’? The psychology behind being ‘touched out’? Do you have advice for mums who are struggling with mental health now and who can’t wait 2-4 months for a psychologist appointment? And so MUCH MORE!!! We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! Goodies mentioned: Lifeline Panda Elyse's website Share to Thrive (there you'll also find more about her soon-to-be launched course on Mental Labour!) @sharetothrive 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.

In our 119th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with paediatric physio, Nicole all about why not to worry about reaching those gross motor milestone with our little ones!! When it comes to gross motor skills, why is it that kids can differ so much? Let’s get real about milestones! What are milestones and when should parents be concerned about them? How often should we be doing tummy time? And how do we get our babies to not hate it? Is there too much time for a baby to spend in a carrier? And does that hinder development? How do you know if your child has hip dysplasia? Are there any concerns if your baby hits their milestones too early? How can your toddlers fall so much and still be okay? What is plagiocefalie? And are there things we can do to avoid it? Should our children learn to walk in shoes or bare feet? What about knock-knees and bow-legged? And soooo MUCH MORE!!! We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! Goodies mentioned: Baby play academy Baby wearers association The Wonder Weeks App 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.

In our 118th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Jayde’s sister-in-law and best friend Greta. We have Greta in the poddy today because of her strength - she became a single mum last year while she was pregnant with her second child. We hope this episode inspires and motivates women who are in relationships that they no longer want to be in. We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! Goodie mentioned: Social worker at Centrelink 1800RESPECT BTB single mamas club! 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.

In our 117th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with dermatology nurse Emily all about different pregnancy skin concerns: Is it common to get skin changes during pregnancy? Do pregnancy skin changes tend to be flare-ups of skin conditions that you’ve already suffered from in the past? Does it tend to be that if you suffered from a certain skin condition in one pregnancy, you’ll probably have the same skin condition in another pregnancy? Do most of these skin conditions resolve postpartum? Are melasma and hyperpigmentation the same thing? And how do you treat them? What changes should you make to our skin care regime if you’ve just found out you’re pregnant? What are the benefits of LED? Is there anything you can do to avoid skin issues during pregnancy? Is there a difference between eczema and dermatitis? And is it genetic? Are there any supplements for pregnancy hair loss/postpartum hair regrowth? Or is this something you just have to ride out? Stretch marks! For those who want to avoid or decrease them, are there any oils/treatments that work? And MUCH MORE!!! We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! 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.

In our 116th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with one of Sophie’s best mates, Catie, all about her experience through pregnancy, childbirth and post partum. We chat a lot about identity, particularly our change in identity during this time. This is an incredible episode. It’s a little bit different to our typical episodes but this one is really genuine and down to earth and 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.

In our 115th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with paediatric speech pathologist, Jamie. Jamie answers all your speech and language development questions: What is speech? What is language? And how do these differ? What are some of the reasons that our children may have difficulties with speech sounds? Do tongue ties really influence speech? How do dummies and thumb sucking affect speech? What about sippy cups? Are they a yay or a nay? Does screen time affect speech? Does living in a multilingual household confuse kids speech or improve their speech? Is it true that boys are generally slower than girls at starting to talk? How can we encourage speaking? Is it better to talk to our kids in baby talk or normally? Should we correct our kids when they mispronounce words (even if it’s super cute!)? What age should we start putting emphasis on manners? What are some causes of language and speech delays? What’s the go with lisps? And MUCH MORE!!! We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! Goodies mentioned: Follow Jamie on IG @nourished.babes 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.

In our 114th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with supermodel and a new mama, Georgia Fowler. Has Georgia experienced any sleep regression with her new bub? Did Georgie experience any morning sickness during her pregnancy? Is the modelling industry changing and becoming more accepting of different body shapes and sizes? How does Georgia feel about going back to modelling after having a baby? Advice for anyone struggling with their pregnant or postpartum bodies What happens behind the scenes of a Victoria secret fashion show? Did Georgia go into the birth with any expectations? Did Georgia and her partner choose to find out the gender of the baby or was it a surprise? How was Georgia’s recovery from an episiotomy? How’s Georgia’s sex life postpartum? And MUCH MORE!!! We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! Goodies mentioned: Aquamamma 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.

In our 113th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Meggie from PepTalkHer. Meggie is an Australian expat that lives in New York. She runs a business that’s all about empowering women to know their worth financially!!! What is the gender pay gap in the developed world? And what are the reasons for the gender pay gap? How can we juggle being a good mother, lover, and employee? Can we really do it all or do we need to lower our expectations? How do companies get away with paying women less than men? Why we should start talking more openly about money! How to not take ‘desperate energy’ into a new job (if you are feeling desperate!) What is the great resignation? If we want a promotion, how often should we be asking for it? What are some ways we can increase our confidence? Do we need to disclose that we are pregnant when applying for a new job? Tips on adjusting to part-time work when we’ve always worked full-time Where can women seek help and ideas for a potential career change? And MORE! We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! Goodies mentioned: peptalkher.com Free PepTalkHer App (Apple) Free PepTalkHer App (Android) Follow @peptalkher on IG 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.

In our 112th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Yara, from Life After Birth Psychology. Yara is a psychologist who specialises in women during pregnancy but especially postpartum who are dealing with identity changes and becoming a mother. In this episode, we speak to Yara all about mum rage! What is mum rage? Is it common and is it normal? What is the difference between anger and rage? Some practical strategies to help with mum rage What happens when we suppress anger? Is mum rage a primary or secondary emotion? How breathwork can be so powerful in helping you manage your mum rage How do you know if your mum rage has gone a little bit too far? And does it mean that you’re depressed? How to cope with rage towards your partner How can we help defuse/deescalate our partner's rage? We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! Goodies mentioned: Why Am I So Angry? Workshop with Yara PANDA – Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia https://www.lifeline.org.au/ The Tapping Solution 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.

In our 111th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with sexologist, Juliet Allen. We ask her all your questions about spicing up the bedroom. How can mother and lover coexist? Is there a shortcut for parent parents to fast-track stimulation if they don’t have time for foreplay? Tips on having sex when you co-sleep or share a room with your baby/toddler How can you help your partner increase their sex drive to match yours if you have a higher libido than them? Why it’s completely "normal" to have lulls in your sex life! Tips for whoever is still trying to get their head around their partner watching porn Is there a time when porn can become an issue in a relationship? Are threesomes beneficial or detrimental to relationships and how can one go about having a threesome with their partner? Do lubricants help with libido and should we be using them all the time? How would you recommend using The Juliet Pleasure Wand™? And MORE!!! We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! We also hope it gives you a bit of a laugh because (Jayde especially!) opened up about some absolute pearlers in this one! Goodies mentioned: The Juliet Pleasure Wand™ Lubricants Pleasure School 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.

In our 110th episode of Beyond the Bump, we do a bit of a recap of what we've been up to over the festive break. We asked you guys to send in any stories of your festive season. There were highs, there were lows, there were gifting disasters, there were all sorts of things. So, know that if you had highs, you're not alone. If you had lows, you're not alone. If you had COVID, you're definitely not alone because there was a lot of that. And yeah, we hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! Just a quick warning, in this episode, we do talk about the mythology of Santa! There is also a lot of piss and poo talk too. So yeah, if you're feeling generally queasy, maybe steer clear! Join our Beyond the Bump Podcast Facebook Groups: BTB MAMA MATES MEET UPS Chats for BTB Legends! 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.

In our 109th episode of Beyond the Bump, we have two very special guests on the poddy to finish the year off with a bang... our husbands! You sent in your parenting pickles (aka awkward situations with your kids, in-laws or just in being parents) and we answer them! We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! 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.

In our 108th episode of Beyond the Bump, Dr Timmy is back and this time he's answering all your questions about gestational diabetes! What is gestational diabetes? If you have gestational diabetes in one pregnancy how likely are you to have it in subsequent pregnancies? What is the glucose tolerance test and what will you go through to get the test? Why is gestational diabetes only tested at 28 weeks? Can you develop gestational diabetes after a normal glucose test? Why is gestational diabetes even tested? Like why do we need to know if we have it? If you have undiagnosed/unmanaged gestational diabetes will your baby come out bigger than he/she would have if you had diagnosed/managed it? Can we do anything to reduce our chances of getting gestational diabetes? Is gestational diabetes just 'for now' and not forever? And MORE!!!! We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! 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.

Our Bonus 107th episode of Beyond the Bump is a little bit of a different one - it's not necessarily parenting related, but we feel like the things we talk about can get taken and adapted to parenthood and life in general. We chat with astrologer Kristy Gray. Kristy went through ours and our husbands’ natal charts and told us all about what our star signs, our sun and our moon says about us as people, our current state, and our future! The stars are aligning people. So, get on board and have a listen. We hope you enjoy! Goodies mentioned: kristygray.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. Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.

Our 106th episode of Beyond the Bump is a little bit more serious than normal. Trigger warning, we do talk about child abuse and sexual assault. In this episode, we chat with Sara from Secure Foundations. Sarah has a background as a child practitioner and sexual abuse investigator. Now she is an online parenting coach helping parents raise emotionally intelligent and resilient little humans. We chat all about, risk reduction in terms of child safety and how we can have open communication with our kids about their bodies and consent: What can we do to teach our little ones about consent and body autonomy? Should we name genitalia by their proper name? When is it time to put nickers/swimwear on when friends are over and wanting to have a bath/shower together? How can we teach our kids about stranger danger without freaking them out? How to not dismiss our children’s feelings if they don’t want to go to daycare/school because they feel uncomfortable/don’t like their teacher? When there is someone who you are suspicious of in your child’s life what are some things you can do to delve a bit deeper? Is it okay to ask your child, ‘Does anyone touch your vagina/penis?’ or should we not randomly prompt it? What about secrets? Can we tell secrets as a fun activity in our families? What is the ‘safety network’ and ‘the hand’? How do we know when to believe our children when we feel like your child is always telling fibs? Should we allow our kids to go to sleepovers? And MORE!!!! We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! 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.

In our 105th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with paediatric nurse, Penny. Penny shares some tips and tricks on how to help manage our kids at home, but then also red flags and signs to look out for when things might need a little bit more help. What to do if you are a bit of a hypochondriac and feel like you are continuously at the hospital with your kids? What are some essentials that are good to have at home? Any tips on getting your kids to actually take medication at home? Are suppositories alright? Is it true that if your child’s fever is about 40C that means they are really really sick? What are fibral convulsions and what to do if your child has them? What is a hair tourniquet? How do we know when our little ones have gastro-type symptoms? How do we know if a rash is something to be concerned about? What to do about head knocks and concussions? How do we know if our child has a broken bone and whether we should get it seen to? What are some of the red flags when it comes to breathing troubles/respiratory issues? Is it okay to give your child antihistamines to help with hayfever? And MORE!!!! We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! Goodies mentioned: Penny's Instagram @sick.happens Penny's website sickhappens.com.au FREE 'sick child symptom checklist' Poisons Hotline 131126 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.

In our 104th episode of Beyond the Bump, Dr Timmy is back and we’re talking all things morning sickness and hyperemesis: What is hyperemesis? When does morning sickness end and hyperemesis begin? The importance of having understanding and compassion for women who are experiencing morning sickness Do we know what causes morning sickness? Why is there almost an abject refusal to give pregnant females medication or treatment for morning sickness or hyperemesis? Why is it called ‘morning sickness' if it doesn’t just happen in the morning? How do we ensure we are giving our unborn baby enough nutrients if we have severe morning sickness? What supplements and medications can we take to ease nausea in pregnancy? What is the best thing Dr Timmy recommends to counteract pregnancy constipation? When does someone need to go to the hospital for hyperemesis? Alternative options to treating nausea in pregnancy And MORE!!!! We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! 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.

In our 103rd episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with dads, Ross and Jack. They tell us all about their journey through surrogacy to have their beautiful little girl, Oli: Why did they choose surrogacy over adoption or fostering? Is the adoption waitlist longer for a homosexual couple in Australia? Why did Ross and Jack decide to do their commercial surrogacy journey in California, America? How did they decide whose sperm they would use? Was the egg the surrogate’s egg or a donor’s egg? How much did their surrogacy journey cost? Did Ross and Jack have any gender preference? How has having a baby affected your relationship? Tips, tricks and words of advice for any parents about to start down the surrogacy or IVF process And MORE!!!! We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! Goodies mentioned The SNOO @rossandrewartha 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.

We think our bonus 102nd episode of Beyond the Bump is going to be a funny one! We asked you guys to send in your parenting confessions, you know, the things that are maybe frowned upon in public, and we read out some of our absolute favourites. We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! 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.

In our 101st episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Krista. Krista is a widow and grief expert We ask her all your questions about how we can find space to grieve as a mother: What are the mental stages that one goes through when they lose a loved one? Are the 5 stages of grief a real thing? Does grief get smaller over time? How can we as adults talk about death and grief? How can we get over the awkwardness of grief and actually be helpful to someone who has lost a loved one? How do we discuss death and grief with our children? Is there an appropriate amount of grief to show our children? What is EFT Tapping? How can you make a lost loved one a part of your children’s life now that they’re no longer ‘here’? And MORE!!!! We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! Goodies mentioned: The Tapping Solution App I Miss You by Pat Thomas Gorilla Thumps and Bear Hugs by Alex Ortner The Invisible String by Patrice Karst Krista’s podcast, The Widowed Mom Podcast Grief Out Loud Podcast The Dougy Center 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.

In our 100th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Ebony. Ebony is the mum of 4 under 4. She is also blind – she has retinitis pigmentosa and has progressively lost her sight since birth! We chat with her about her perspective of motherhood, which is obviously different to ours, but actually very similar in other ways: What is retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and at what age did Ebony get diagnosed? Can RP get passed on to your children? Did Ebony learn braille? When did Ebony meet her partner and what’s it like dating when you have very little vision? What’s it like being blind and being a mother? How does Ebony feel about getting out and about with her kids on her own? How does it feel not knowing what your children look like? How does Ebony tell her twins apart? Is there anything that Ebony thinks could be done to make motherhood or life in general more accessible for mothers/people who are vision impaired? And MORE!!!! We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! Goodies mentioned: Modibodi.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. Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.

In our 99th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with physios, Jenna and Sam all about prolapse, particularly postpartum prolapse: What is prolapse? How do you know if you have a prolapse? The difference between incontinence and prolapse Are you using different muscles when holding in your bladder versus doing pelvic floor exercises? What are the different grades of prolapse? Should all postpartum women be checked for prolapse? Will you forever have to manage a prolapse? What is the importance of doing pelvic floor exercises and should you do them whilst you’re pregnant? Is there anything else we can do other than pelvic floor exercises to try and decrease the risk of developing a prolapse? What are pessaries? Are prolapses more common in women carrying twins and triplets? Can symptoms of prolapse happen after your 6-week check? How do women know if they need to be operated on? Does hyperemesis increase your risk of prolapse? Can menstrual cups lead to prolapse? And MORE!!!! We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! Goodies mentioned: Modibodi.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. Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.

In our 98th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with the beautiful Alana from @mummyplusmumma. She is the mum of Leo and is part of a same sex relationship. Alana talks to us about her and her partner’s very long journey of IVF to conceive their beautiful little bub. How to pick a doner? What’s the difference between anonymous and de-identified donors and what’s the laws in Australia around this? The realities of IVF? How was Alana’s birth experience? Was there gender disappointment? The legalities around not being the biological mum of your child and MORE! Trigger warning! We do speak about IVF, miscarriage, and genetic testing in this episode. We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! 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.

In our 97th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with the incredible Claire Holt – you may know her from H2O: Just Add Water, Vampire Diaries, The Originals, and Pretty Little Liars. We had such a blast talking to her all about her motherhood journey: What is it like having a 17-month age gap between kids? How can you help a friend who is going through a miscarriage? Claire’s talks about her difficulties with breastfeeding What were both of Claire’s birth experiences and post-partum periods like? Being in the spotlight, did Claire feel any unrealistic expectations on her post-partum body? Has motherhood changed Claire’s career? We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! Goodies mentioned: @emilyskyefit 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.

In our 96th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Derek from raisingchildren.net.au. We ask him all your questions about our little ones' mental wellbeing: Who are the main people accessing raisingchildren.net.au? Have the recent lockdowns in Australia exacerbated parent’s reaching out for help? Does increased screen time play a part in children's mental health? Is there any information on the impact of masks on kids’ mental health and social abilities going forward? Does leaving babies to cry/self-settle have an impact on their future mental health? Is an anxious child born an anxious child? Is there anything we can do when our kids are young to reduce their risk of having mental child issues later on? Is childcare generally beneficial or negative for kids’ mental health? There’s a real move towards ‘gentle parenting’ at the moment, is there hard evidence around ‘gentle parenting’ vs ‘disciplinary parenting’? Is there research around whether or not bum smacking can negatively impact children's mental health? At what age should we start speaking to our children about mental health issues? What is separation anxiety and what’s normal vs. requires some professional assistance? What helps build a child’s resilience? And MORE! We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! Goodies mentioned: raisingchildren.net.au Raising Healthy Minds App 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.

In our 95th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Charlotte all about her recent home birth experience: What was Charlotte’s decision and reasoning behind having a home birth? How did Charlotte go about picking a doula? What is the average cost of home birth in Australia? What does the preparation involve? What happens if something goes wrong during a home birth? What happens after and who cleans up? What kind of pain relief/monitoring can you receive? Advice for women who are considering a home birth but feel they are getting other people’s fears projected on them and MORE! We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! Goodies mentioned: Follow Charlotte on instagram at @thelivingdoula Birth Time: the Documentary 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.

In our 94th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with speech pathologist, Jamie from @nourish.babes. We ask her all your questions about your fussy/cautious little eaters: Is it ever too late to start implementing healthier eating habits? Is it a good idea to “hide” vegetables in meals? Is there anything we can do when we’re first introducing food to our bubs to decrease the chance of them being fussy eaters later on? How can we stop our children from throwing food? Thoughts on feeding your kids in front of the tv/iPad? How much food is too much food? Tips for keeping them at the table during mealtime, healthy snack ideas and MORE! We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! Goodies mentioned: Ellyn Satter’s Division of Responsibility in Feeding 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.

Our bonus, 93rd episode of Beyond the Bump is an absolute ripper of an episode – we chat all about MUM BRAIN. We share some of our listeners’ best mum brain stories and we think it's going to leave a lot of women feeling supported and understood! To all the mum's out there feeling like they've lost their brain, this is for you! We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! 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.

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. In our 92nd episode of Beyond the Bump, we talk to Kate and Joff, a beautiful couple who decided with their third child to go down the route of sex selection. We know this is a bit of a controversial topic; however, we think that Kate and Joff speak about it very eloquently, openly, and honestly. We totally understand that people are going to have mixed opinions about this episode so we ask that anyone that comments, please keep things respectful. We hope you enjoy! Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.

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. In our 91st episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with award-winning international psychologist, family coach, child educator and nanny, Hélène all about parental burnout. We felt this chat was very timely given the state of Australia and many parents feeling just completely over the whole gig. Just a quick trigger warning that we touch very briefly on suicidal thoughts and child abuse in this episode! We ask Hélène all your questions about burnout: What is the difference between parental burnout and depression? Is it common for parental burnout to come and go? What are the risks involved? Is mum rage a sign of parental burnout? Are stay at home parents more at risk of parental burnout? Tips for parental burnout in lockdown! How can we communicate parental burnout with our partner and to the older generation? Advice to parents who are in parental burnout. When does it end? And SO MUCH MORE! We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! Goodies mentioned: Schedule a Burnout Test with Helene - https://www.helenegatland.com.au/ To take the Burnout Test - https://en.burnoutparental.com/suis-je-en-burnout Join Hélène’s FaceBook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/925895748143972 Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.

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. In our 90th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with sexologist, Juliet Allen. We ask her all of your sex questions with a specific focus on past partum sex: What are some tips to keep the spark alive when you are trying for a baby? How can we enjoy sex while pregnant? Will having sex for the first time post partum hurt no matter what? Is it “normal” to have no sex drive post partum and is this greater if the mum is breastfeeding? What is vaginismus? Is it normal for your orgasms to change after having a baby? Should you fake it if you’re not feeling it, but your partner is? Is it bad if you’re needing a vibrator to orgasm? Tips for getting an orgasm through penetrative sex. And so much MORE! We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! Goodies mentioned: What’s Your Love Language™? Quiz Juliet’s Pleasure School Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.

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. In our 89th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Kristy, The Sleep Teacher and ask her all of your toddler sleep questions: How to transition from 2 to 1 naps? How to deal with an early-riser toddler? Do rewards charts work? When do you know it’s the right time to transition from a cot to a big bed? When should you start using blankets at pillows? How to overcome bedtime stalling? Is snoring normal? And MORE! We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.