Beyond The Chaos

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.

Amy's back from Bali so she, and good pal Lisa, unpack the family holiday - including the hotel situation, the poo situation, the flight situation and the possible addition of crocs to Amy's already questionable footwear. Follow Amy on Instagram here and Beyond The Likes on Instagram here Follow Lisa on Instagram hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy won't be with Mustang, her Mum, this Mother's Day so in this episode she reflects on their special relationship and how Mustang has shaped her parenting. She wants all mothers to know how freaking amazing they are, while acknowledging that's it's a tough day for some of us. This week Amy replays an old episode where Mustang and her discuss the pros and cons of modern motherhood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So what is it really like taking a seven hour flight with three kids? This week Amy takes us with her on the family trip to Bali. There are a few hiccups along the way including tantrums, some biting and no kids movies, so thank god there's free wine. Go to Athleticgreens.com/AMY to get one year free supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs of Athletic GreensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Go to Athleticgreens.com/AMY to get one year free supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs of Athletic Greens This week an exhausted Amy shares the chaos of school holidays, which includes trying to sort through her parents excess furniture and dealing with Bobbie's persistent low iron levels. Oh, and she gets stung by a "killer" bee and ends up in hospital. Plus, who wants a piano? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's in the title this week. Amy is juggling big time, but she takes a few moments in her overheating car to share some sad moments from this week as the school holidays barrel along. Go to Athleticgreens.com/AMY to get one year free supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs of Athletic GreensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the moment of truth for Amy's best friend Bezzle, as she shares whether her IVF implantation has been successful - and if she's pregnant or not. If you haven't heard the story so far, listen to episode 10 and 11 from Series 3 to get up to speed on Bezzle's current IVF journey. Follow Lauren on IG here Find Lauren's clothing brand hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy and buddy Lisa unpack the first term of school for Lisa's family, including mental breakdowns and lunchbox anxiety. But could there be a new Lisa emerging from the mayhem?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's GO TIME for Amy's bestie Bezzle, aka Lauren Gocker, as they go together to the IVF clinic and get embryo number twelve inserted. Bezzle talks openly about how hard her IVF journey has been and how normal the process has become for her. Amy sees the insertion process first hand and everyone has fingers and toes crossed for bubs number three for Bezzle and her fam. Follow Lauren on IG here Find Lauren's clothing brand hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amy and her bestie Bezzle, aka Lauren Gocker, chat about Amy's birthday shenanigans and Bezzle's recent surgery. Bezzle shares that her and hubby are shooting for IVF baby number three and we're all on board for the ride. Follow Lauren on IG here Find Lauren's clothing brand hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amy has a fun chat with the hosts behind the podcast Where's Your Head At and Love Island stars, Matt and Anna. Matt and Anna chat about Matt's infertility, Anna's upcoming wedding and much more. The recording studio gets hot,... very hot. Listen to Where's Your Head At here Instagram @wheresyourheadatpod, Anna McEvoy & Matt ZukowskiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode Amy is joyfully telling us about a street party, where she gets all her 'special Amy dance moves' out, when she is rudely interrupted by Rhian. In true Amy style she defends her 'dance or die' life choice and declares that she wants to be invited to all the parties. Plus there's a household update on Mustang and Big B which has Amy feeling mixed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The parenting guru is back for part two! Obstetric Social Worker and parent educator Gen Muir answers your questions on tantrums, separation anxiety and more. Amy and Rhian have changed their approach to challenging behaviour from the kids and, using Gen's tips, have seen real results at home. Find Gen at Connected Parenting and on InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy is blinded by the beauty of Grey Goose ambassador Christian Wilkins this week as they talk all things fashion and cocktails. Christian shares about his relationship with his Dad and the exciting things that 2023 holds including World Pride and Mardi Gras. Follow Christian on Instagram and Facebook Watch Pour Me a Drink with Richard Wilkins hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've ever felt Mummy or Daddy guilt or wondered if you are failing your kids, then this episode is for you. This week Amy gets advice from parent educator and Obstetric Social Worker Gen Muir about how to help our kids self regulate and how compassion is key to changing bad behaviours. Find Gen at Connected Parenting and on InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy's brother Ben went to high school with Chris and Matt, they grew up hanging out at Amy's house with Amy's fam. Now they have a podcast called '2 Bald Dads' all about parenting from a male perspective. This episode includes a pornographic shadow and a tasty recipe for the 'prison donut'. Find the 2 Bald Dad's Podcast here Follow the 2 Bald Dad's on IG hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The besties have missed each other, sort of. Amy and Lisa compare holidays and Lisa makes us all drool over her time at the lavish opening of Atlantis The Royal in Dubai. There's a few wobbly moments over babies starting school this week and someone mentions farting in the shower,... hot tip, it's not Lisa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amy chats to Big B, Mustang, Charli and Kobi about the big move into her childhood home and how everyone is feeling. It's kind of like the Brady Bunch, without Alice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year and welcome back to Beyond The Likes for 2023! This week big news: Amy and the family are on the move to a new home, in a new street and a new suburb... but as usual there's a sprinkling of chaos and some new complications.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a year! ... and Amy has finished in style with a houseful of germs and snot. This episode is to say thanks for listening, Merry Christmas and that the unstoppable Amy will be back with all the good stuff for your ears, minds and hearts in 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode, Amy chats to her long time pal Rachel Carr, all round great chick and recent contestant on The Block. Rachel spills the beans on what The Block is really like and how hard it was to leave her kids to do it. Find Rachel on IG here, Rachel and Ryan here and R and R Design Co hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week is a special and emotional episode. Amy and her (newish) friend, Cate Dodd, chat about love, the power of connection, why girlfriends are so important and the most devastating loss of all. **Warning: this episode deals with infant loss. Follow and donate to Bears of Hope hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week starts out with Lisa coughing in Amy's bubbles. It's supposed to be an episode discussing 'what you'd do differently' and 'what you'd tell your younger self', but it turns into more of a champers-fuelled confession about a random dude that Amy banged on a family holiday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether you're a first time 'Do-it-yourself-er' or you've been 'Tickling the Whiskers' for years,... you'll love this episode about self pleasure. Amy shares her experiences with 'the pear', the sex toy that has Changed. Her. World. In this episode Amy chats with Rachel Baker the Founder of LBDO the classy, sex positive company with women's needs and pleasure at the front of mind. *** Listen to find out how to win your own Pear. Find LBDO website here and IG hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy is worried about silly season eating and drinking so she spoke with well known dietician Chloe McLeod to get the low down on staying healthy. Not only will you get a bunch of tips to keep you on track this festive season but Amy will share her hangover-busting hot tip with you too. Follow Chloe on IG here Contact Chloe hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amy celebrates a year of podcasting by having a chat to Big B, aka her Dad. You might get a bit misty eyed in this heartwarming chat that covers retirement, travel and the deep love of family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amy has an interesting chat with Clinical Naturopath Riannon Page from Mungbean Health about her monster hormonal mood swings and Bobby's low iron. Follow Riannon on IG at @mungbean_healthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amy shares her public speaking nightmare, also how she built her Instagram brand to the success it is today. Somehow amongst all this she gets totally sidetracked talking about her vibrator. Again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week it's a hilarious smorgasbord of topics with Amy and pal Lisa. The gals cover everything from cut out dresses, Amy's weird laugh and boob tape to erect nipples, painting your areolar and chicken fillets (and not the kind you eat). But the biggest question is ' are we THOSE Mums now'?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asking for help can be hard, but Amy found the extra pair of hands she desperately needed when she went hunting for a 'Mother's Helper'. Meet Megan. Everyone with young kids, needs a Megan. To find your special helper check out this facebook groupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode it's like being a fly on a sticky sandwich at Amy's Mums group. We all go to the beach and hear from her pals about the pros, cons and challenges of school holidays.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amy and her 'Hole' mate, Bri, talk about how they met on Instagram and found a community of supportive Insta-sisters going through the joys and challenges of motherhood together. They also discuss the importance of having a bloody good dance in a room full of chicks. Follow Bri on Instagram hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining Amy this week is TikTok giant, actress and 'Sometimes Funny, Always Awkward' podcast host Maddy MacRea, and her co-host Grace Hore. They chat about that 'white bread' video, what happens when something goes viral and being preggers. Follow Maddy on IG here and on TikTok here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amy and Rhian crack a bottle of red and "discuss" their different approaches to planning family holidays. Somewhere in the mix Amy's 'slut dropping' on the dance floor comes up, but she doubles down,... so to speak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy's mate Lisa finally lost her cool this week and Book Week is to blame. Incredibly, there were no seltzers involved in her sweary outbursts, but there was outrage from Amy over Lisa's questionable, underage 'spritzing'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amy chats to good mate and super mum, Tegan Natoli, about having twins and another child in just over a year, while running a business. Oh and breaking news, Amy can sing! Who knew? Find Tegan on Instagram here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.