Beyond The Chaos

Gen Muir and Amy Gerard are back for more Mummy fails, Mummy wins and to answer your curly parenting questions. This week the pair hear from Bec who's having issues with her backchatting 6 year old - and Cath who has twin boys trashing the daycare! It's a big, beautiful mess and always a judgement free zone - welcome aboard the Chaos train! Ask your parenting questions and follow Beyond The Chaos on IG HERE and join the fun in the Facebook community HERE. Email your voicemail parenting question to Gen and Amy HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amy is flying solo and letting you inside her head and it's kinda chaotic in there! She unpacks how she accidentally became a Swifty, her love of the tuuuunes and most importantly her concern about Charli's rapidly developing image consciousness. Contact Amy and check out all her stuff HERE Listen to Amy's other podcast - search for: ⭐️ 'Beyond The Chaos' ⭐️ with Amy Gerard and Gen Muir Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Lisa is back with topics-a-go-go! Will she have another baby? Can you say a hard 'NO' to kids playdates? and when the hell are the kids old enough to have sleep overs? Amy has become the neighbourhood nanny and both friends are desperate for their kids to have manners. Contact Amy and check out all her stuff HERE Listen to Amy's other podcast - search for: ⭐️ 'Beyond The Chaos' ⭐️ with Amy Gerard and Gen Muir Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy and Gen laugh their way through another fortnight of parenting mayhem and answer a few curly parenting questions along the way. Listener Megan has a 4 year old who only eats beige foods, while Chelsea is struggling with her 5 year old who always expects a present when they go shopping. If you find yourself saying 'NO' 5 million times a day, then this episode is for you. Ask your parenting questions and follow Beyond The Chaos on IG HERE and join the fun in the Facebook community HERE. Email your voicemail parenting question to Gen and Amy HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Amy talks to hairdresser and friend Sara Jade Chondros about her horror journey with Endometriosis. While discussing Sara's various symptoms and proceedures, Amy begins to suspect that she too may have endo and decides to look into getting a check-up. Follow Sara on IG HERE and check out her Melbourne Salon HERE Contact Amy and check out all her stuff HERE Listen and subscribe to Amy's other podcast - search for 'Beyond The Chaos' with Amy Gerard and Gen Muir Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amy is dreaming of being a Burlesque dancer and wants to know every little thing! So she's chatting with one of Australia's most sought after Burlesque performers from Melbourne - Evana De Lune. Amy has lots of questions and gets the low down on just how to get those 'tittie tassels' moving in the right direction! Evana De Lune's ONLY FANS, find her everywhere HERE and book a workshop with her HERE Contact Amy and check out all her stuff HERE Listen and subscribe to Amy's other podcast - search for Beyond The Chaos Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this hilarious episode Amy and Gen laugh at each other's parenting fails including smashing an iPad and losing the school raffle tickets. Plus they offer sound advice to listener Elle who has a question about if and when to punish her children. Ask your parenting questions and follow Beyond The Chaos on IG HERE and join the fun in the Facebook community HERE. Email your voicemail parenting question to Gen and Amy HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this very special episode Amy reflects back to when she was struggling with her middle child, Bobby, as a toddler. Fast forward a few years and 6 Year old Bobby joins Amy for a chat (which results in cuteness overload), and together they give other parents of spirited children hope that it gets better. Tell Amy how it's going with your kids and contact her HERE Listen and subscribe to Amy's other podcast Beyond The Chaos Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amy teams up with organisational guru and friend, Samantha Howard, from Simply Organised Sam. They talk about just how crazy difficult it is to have an organised house when you've got kids. There's the undies drawer,... the toys, the kids artwork, the toys, the pantry, the toys... and that massive tub of lighters and matches Contact Sam HERE Follow Amy on everything HERE Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parent of three, Amy Gerard, and parenting educator, Gen Muir, are back with life experiences and advice to help you survive the crazy ol' world of parenting. This week they answer a question by listener Liv from New Zealand whose 3 year old daughter is struggling socially at pre-school. Gen and Amy have some sound advice. Oh and the conversation somehow veers to the topic of 'morning sex'.... but ain't nobody got time for that! Join the conversation, ask your parenting questions and follow Beyond The Chaos on IG HERE and on FB HERE. Email your voicemail parenting question to Gen and Amy HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year! 🍾 In this first episode for 2024, Amy and mate Lisa swap school holidays survival stories including 'what to do when your kids find your vibrators' and 'how to stop kids from singing B.I.N.G.O on road trips'. "...and Amy was her name-OH." Follow Amy on everything HERE Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parent of three, Amy Gerard, and parenting educator, Gen Muir, are back with life experiences and advice to help you survive the ride that is parenting. This week they answer a question from listener Amanda about comparing kids height and how that can impact our kids self esteem. Also, please, what ever you do,... don't disrespect the meatballs. Join the conversation, ask your parenting questions and follow Beyond The Chaos on IG HERE and on FB HERE. Email your voicemail parenting question to Gen and Amy HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode the 'yin and yang' of parenting advice - parent educator Gen Muir and Mum of three Amy Gerard - join forces to help a listener whose son touches his penis all the time. Amy's 'fail of the week' involves crunchy-wee-sheets and Gen has taken up tennis just so she can get away with her girlfriends. Join the conversation, ask your parenting questions and follow Beyond The Chaos on IG HERE and on FB HERE. Email your voicemail parenting question to Gen and Amy HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this last podcast for the year, Amy reflects on 2023 - the good, the challenging and the downright ugly. An emotional Amy shares how hard this year has been - juggling a flourishing career with being a mum and wife. She needs to reset priorities and take a well-earned break - but wants YOU to celebrate 🙌 all that you've achieved being a Mum this year 💪🏼 Follow Amy on everything HERE Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode Amy and Gen ask the question that every parent wants to know - 'Why can't we dress our kids in sports uniform EVERY SINGLE DAY?' Gen confesses she's not always patient (despite being a parent educator) and they help listener - Justine - with a question about age appropriate behaviours, and how to know if they're acceptable. Join the conversation, ask your parenting questions and follow Beyond The Chaos on IG HERE and on FB HERE. Email your voicemail parenting question to Gen and Amy HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode was recorded on the South Coast of New South Wales where Amy is visiting her parents. Her Dad, aka BIG B, chats about the recent seachange, what he misses now he's downsized and what he most loves about Christmas. Follow Amy on everything HERE Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A few months ago (S3 Episode 36) Amy unexpectedly ended up in tears remembering the time, as a young child, that the family home burnt down in a bushfire. In this moving and emotional episode she talks to her Mum, Mustang, about that terrible day and what came afterwards. Also, she gets a nudge from her parents to clean the freaking gutters! Follow Amy on everything HERE Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode Amy and Gen talk about Book Week fails and the pressure on modern parents. Gen not only shares the story of her own Book Week win as a kid, but she confesses that she's not on the school parent app and she Really. Doesn't. Care. Amy's neighbour (and guardian angel) knows Amy's extra curriculum activities better than she does and they share advice for a mum who's 4 year old daughter keeps hitting the baby. Join the conversation, ask your parenting questions and follow Beyond The Chaos on IG HERE and on FB HERE. Email your voicemail parenting question to Gen and Amy HERE Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Model, DJ, actor and more - Brenton Parkes chats to Amy this week about his various ventures, that one time he sat in a vending machine, and his new YouTube series launching this week. By the end of the chat Amy and Brenton both decide that making people laugh and bringing happiness to the world is what they find most satisfying of all. Find Brenton on Instagram HERE, TikTok HERE and find his YouTube series Win the Morning, Win the Day HERE Follow Amy on everything HERE Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amys community you did NOT disappoint! In this week's episode Amy and mate Lisa recap the 'Rise and Wine' event from the weekend where over 150 incredible women joined them, from all over the country, to eat, drink and be generally fucking awesome. The bongos were loud, the side boobs were generous, and everyone (even Lisa) made it to the dance floor. Follow Amy on everything HERE Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Amy and Gen share their parenting fails (the sentence "don't worry the baby is NOT in the pram" is uttered), their parenting wins (Dino nuggets are not involved this week) and some very sound parenting tips. We hear how a deep hug can change the BIG emotions your toddler, teenager and even your husband might be having. Gen explains how to lean in when our kids 'mis-cue' and what these moments really mean. Join the conversation, ask your parenting questions and follow Beyond The Chaos on IG HERE and on FB HERE. Email your voicemail parenting question to Gen and Amy HERE Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy and good mate Cate Dodd are back to answer your curly questions. Some of the answers include the colourful tangents you've come to expect - like details on Amy's "Yeti" arse hair and how she once masturbated at work, but the friends give good answers - eventually. Follow Amy on everything HERE Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amy chats to her friend and Mum of one, Jules Cachia about her tough journey getting an Autism diagnosis for her daughter Mila. Jules has tips for mums who have kids with special needs, and advice for parents who have an inkling something is 'not right' with their child. Find Jules HERE follow on Instagram HERE and email here HERE. Follow Amy on everything HERE Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Beyond The Chaos, the brand new podcast from Obstetric Social Worker and Parent Educator - Gen Muir - and parent of three - Amy Gerard. Together they will be answering your toughest parenting questions with empathy, humour and a big dose of chaos while sharing their fails, their wins and those guilty mum moments. In this first episode Gen and Amy confess to forgetting to take their kids to a birthday party and Gen helps Amy with a kids speech problem. Join the conversation, ask your parenting questions and follow Beyond The Chaos on IG HERE and on FB HERE. Email your voicemail parenting question to Gen and Amy HERE Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Starting on November 6, join parent educator and obstetric social worker - Gen Muir - and mum of three - Amy Gerard - as they tackle the challenges of parenthood and answer your questions on their new podcast - Beyond The Chaos. Listening to this podcast is guaranteed to reduce parent guilt, help with practical tips and show you that you're not alone - because parenting is by far the hardest and weirdest thing you'll ever do. Join the conversation, ask your parenting questions and follow Beyond The Chaos on IG HERE and on FB HERE. Email your voicemail parenting question to Gen and Amy HERE Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week sees Amy reflecting on her relationship with Rhian and how a few days away together is the perfect way to reconnect and remember why they love each other. Also, her dedication to dancing has gone next level. Follow Amy on everything HERE Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amy talks to her friend Ash Vallis, who is a mum, business owner and who bravely had her breasts removed to avoid getting cancer. In this episode the pair share about their bad premenstrual behaviour, they remind us to check our boobs and, most importantly, encourage us to always keep dancing. Shop Summisummi follow on Instagram HERE and FB HERE Buy your raffle tickets HERE to support The Jensen's Group's National Breast Cancer Fundraiser Follow Amy on everything HERE Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This one is a complete ride. Amy's cousin Ashton Powers is a physiotherapist and disability support worker by day and a stripper by night. He spills all the tea on what really goes down on Hen's Nights and why he thinks he's struck the perfect life balance. You can book Ashley HERE and follow him on IG HERE and HERE Follow Amy on everything HERE Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

🍷 Get Your Lovely-Lady-Lumps Ready to Party! After years of being in your ears and on your feed, Amy wants to meet YOU! Grab your girlfriends and get your tickets to 'Rise and Wine' - to dance, have some all-female fun and meet the woman behind the slut-drop. To find out more listen to this episode and book your tickets HERE (but I wouldn't dilly dally if I were you - this event will sell out quickly). Follow Amy on everything HERE Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is an emergency episode, live from Rhian's wardrobe! Amy has news that she is bursting to share but can't just yet. In this mini ep you'll get a teaser as well as a life update on the comings and goings of the Gerard household. PS: Mustang and Big B are back! 🙌 Follow Amy on everything HERE Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's episode is an emotional one. Amy's great friend Cate talks openly about losing both her parents recently and the challenges of being a carer. Amy holds her friend close as she processes her loss and hangs onto positive threads like: good friends and an incredible husband. There's also a couple of fart jokes for good measure. Follow Amy on Instagram HERE and Beyond The Likes on Instagram HERE Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode Rachel Carr from Channel 9's The Block is back to talk all things renovations as well as lazy sex, vasectomies and her brand new show. Follow Rachel on Instagram here, find Rachel and Ryan on Instagram here, listen to her podcast I Just Can't. Follow Amy on Instagram HERE and Beyond The Likes on Instagram HERE Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amy is joined in the studio by Elisabeth Sophia - nurse, author and amazing woman. Elisabeth shares the journey of losing her mum to cancer and the kids picture book that was born as a result. Find Elisabeth's book at her website HERE and follow her on Instagram HERE Follow Amy on Instagram HERE and Beyond The Likes on Instagram HERE Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amy is flying solo by the seat of her pants - just the way we love her. During this life update on renovations and absent parents, the smoke from the Sydney back burning operations triggers the memory of when her childhood home burnt down in a bushfire. So Amy does what she knows best - she shares the unexpected emotion and trauma with honesty and humour. Follow Amy on Instagram here and Beyond The Likes on Instagram here Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy + Cate = Amate. Amy and her mate, Cate Dodd, are back to candidly answer your questions on everything and anything. In this episode you asked 'how do I cope with pregnancy after the loss of a child?', 'what do I do to gain my husbands trust back?' and the friends also tangent onto 'how to give a good blow job'. Plus, "the pear" gets a mention or three, so there's also a candid sharing on multiple orgasms. This episode has it all. Follow Amy on Instagram here and Beyond The Likes on Instagram here Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Amy chats to her English friend Siobhan Kayes about what it's like to fall pregnant just a few weeks after giving birth to child number one, about becoming a single Mum miles from her family, all while waiting desperately for permanent residency in Australia. Follow and contact Shiv on IG here Follow Amy on Instagram here and Beyond The Likes on Instagram here Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's no secret that Amy has long enjoyed 'Flicking Fiona', 'Hittin' the Kitten' - you know - spending some quality time with her lady parts. If you've ever been curious, not sure if masturbation is your thang or are a complete aficionado, this episode is for you. This week Amy is in 'pussy heaven' as she chats all things female masturbation with sexologist and sex coach Emily Duncan. Warning: this content may make you horny. Follow Emily on Instagram here, get a free 15 minute consult and contact her here Listen to Emily's podcast That's Orgasmic here Follow Amy on Instagram here and Beyond The Likes on Instagram here Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amy's bestie, Bezzle, joins the podcast to share her big news and the two friends talk about all things pregnancy and what life looks like with three kids under four. Follow Lauren on IG here Find Lauren's clothing brand here Follow Amy on Instagram here and Beyond The Likes on Instagram hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is your feed full of everyone travelling through Europe right now? Strap on your cowboy boots because in this week's episode Amy, and pal Lisa, chat all things travel - including Euro doodles, international heartbreak and the guy that refused to shag Amy. Plus Lisa has a dirty little secret. Well, she used to. Follow Amy on Instagram here and Beyond The Likes on Instagram hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy and hubby, Rhian, spend some quality late night time together answering '36 Questions If you Want To Fall In Love'. Stuff like 'Do you have a secret hunch about how you're going to die' and 'When did you last cry in front of another person'. Amazingly they answered almost all of them without killing each other! Follow Amy on Instagram here and Beyond The Likes on Instagram hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy and her mate, Cate Dodd, are back to candidly answer your questions and some you didn't even know you had. In this episode they discuss Cate's hidden clitoris, the joys of rimming, death and FUPAs. What's a FUPA, I hear you ask? Listen and you'll find out (hint: it has something to do with vaginas). Follow Amy on Instagram here and Beyond The Likes on Instagram hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who records a podcast from bed right before having an LED mask and a wank? Amy does. This week it's a post school holidays wrap along with some life updates and marital musings, all from the comfort of her bed. Follow Amy on Instagram here and Beyond The Likes on Instagram hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weeks episode is like a therapy session without the price tag. Amy is joined by Leonie Akhidenor - relationship coach, successful businesswoman and mother of two - and they get straight to the gritty stuff. If you're feeling resentment towards your partner, not sure how to reignite the passion in your relationship, or just need to be seen - this episode is for you. Follow, contact and find Leonie's Parenthood Podcast here Follow Amy on Instagram here and Beyond The Likes on Instagram hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jane McFadden has studied psychology and been in the psychology industry for 18 years. After an early misdiagnosis, Jane's life turned around at age 35 with an ADHD diagnosis. She now hosts the podcast 'ADHD Mums', to share her knowledge and stories from other ADHD mums. Amy has long thought that her and Rhian have some ADHD traits, and in talking to Jane she discovers that may well be the case. Listen to Jane's ADHD Mums Podcast here Contact Jane here, follow ADHD Mums on Instagram here and on FB here. Follow Amy on Instagram here and Beyond The Likes on Instagram hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all need a mate from time to time and Amy + Cate = 'AMATE'! In this episode Amy and her friend Cate Dodd answer your questions about relationships, love, sex and parenting. From 'How can I be intimate with my partner when I'm feeling dry', to 'Is is wrong that I don't care my hubby had an affair'? If you've got a curly question - you've now got A MATE to answer it (well two mates actually). It's life and parenting advice from two wholly unqualified, but pretty wise chicks. Follow Amy on Instagram here and Beyond The Likes on Instagram hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amy chats to Dr Hugh Porter a former trapeze artist turned Obstetrician. They chat birth stories, the public vs private hospital system and the benefits of having your birth team around you when it's GO time. Find Dr Porter on IG here and at Sydney Babies Follow Amy on Instagram here and Beyond The Likes on Instagram hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amy continues her chats with parenting educator and all round good chick Gen Muir. In this episode Gen tackles your parenting questions around toilet training, parental preferences, newborn routines and more. With practical things that you can start immediately, it's no wonder Amy calls Gen the Guru. Find Gen at Connected Parenting and on Instagram Follow Amy on Instagram here and Beyond The Likes on Instagram hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amy talks to friend, author, award-winning podcast host, presenter, and content creator, Sean Szeps. Not only is Sean a Dad of twins, he's recently given birth to a memoir called 'Not Like Other Dads' and has some sage advice for Amy as she starts writing her own book. Find Sean on Instagram here Buy Not Like Other Dads by Sean Szeps here Follow Amy on Instagram here and Beyond The Likes on Instagram hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The parenting guru is back with Amy this week to chat all things Mother's Day and how it kinda sucks sometimes. Obstetric Social Worker and parent educator Gen Muir keeps it real and has practical advice that will help you feel seen and, more importantly, sane. Oh, and Amy's getting a dog, apparently. Find Gen at Connected Parenting and on Instagram Follow Amy on Instagram here and Beyond The Likes on Instagram hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mustang and Big B (aka Amy's Mum and Dad) popped over to Amy's place for dinner so she grabbed the mic for an impromptu podcast chat with them. Contenders for the 'nicest people in the world award', Big B and Mustang shared some 'teenage Amy' stories and gave some life advice - including 'smile at strangers'. Solid. Follow Amy on Instagram here and Beyond The Likes on Instagram hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.