Beyond The Chaos

On this week's episode Amy has a special guest who may or may not have just successfully completed toilet training. Everyone is proud but we still get as close to a live tantrum on the podcast as we've ever got,... surprisingly not from Amy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amy and mate Lisa do a lame ass seltzer review (but promise to get better). The real theme of the week is how to fill your cup and why it's so damn important.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sleep, glorious sleep! This week Amy chats to Kristy The Sleep Teacher with loads of tips and tricks to helping your kids get a good nights sleep. Find Kristy on Instagram hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amy, and mate Lisa, get totally freaked out talking about the ghostly experiences from Amy's girls weekend. Strange noises, messy bedding, someone making drinks in the kitchen,.... Amy has never experienced anything like this. Since this paranormal visitor, neither Amy nor Lisa is able to sleep alone. You've been warned.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week there's a ghost hanging about while Amy and her good mate Brooke chat all things clutter. Amy is starting to understand that she can free up time in her life, by freeing up space - it's a supernatural cleansing chat. Find Brooke on Instagram at: @anorganisedapartment See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matilda Murray and her husband Don have worked hard to create their fashion brands Stax and Second Left. Amy chats to Matilda about how her business grew and what it's like to work with your hubby. For more check out: staxofficial_ @matilda_murray_ @staxofficial_store www.stax.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amy and Lisa have a chat about the 'double edged sword' that is childcare in winter plus Amy promises to stop loudly slurping on the podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Koby is back from getting his tonsils & adenoids out and Sean Szeps joins us for another FESS UP segment Find Sean on Instagram hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amy and Rhian are joined by clinical psychologist Christina O'Connell to talk about her exciting new dating program 'Dating with Purpose', and Christina evaluates Amy and Rhian's compatibility using the Enneagram Personality test! Sign up for Dating with Purpose here: https://www.datingwithpurpose.com.au/#program See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amy talks about the dreaded Threenager year, then friend and dad of twins, Sean Szeps returns to chat and FESS UP! Find Sean on Instagram hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amy's friend and dad of twins, Sean Szeps, talks about staying at home to care for kids and mother's groups that don't welcome men. Find Sean on Instagram hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Sammy Jade joins Amy to talk all things Celebrity Apprentice, including some sneaky behind-the-scenes producer tricks that didn't go in her favour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Charli, Amy's daughter joins Amy for an honest chat. You know, the kind of honest chat that only a kid can deliver.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Rhian, Amy's hubby, finally shows up to host the podcast... and he asks Amy some curly questions including why two of them love her more than him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amy gets stitched up by hubby Rhian who was supposed to host this episode with her. So she grabs a hot choccy and talks about her weird Mother's Day present from him and how one of the kids is going to hospital,...  and then Rhian shows up to justify his absence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amy chats candidly about Divorce with her good friend Liz Clarke. Sharing sound advice about surviving a cheating partner, the heartache of letting go and what to do with the ring. Liz definitely knows how to Divorce in style, but you should hear what she called her dog. Find Liz on Instagram here: @elizabeth_aka_lilySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amy, and her gal pal Lisa, breakdown where the money goes. Why does spending $9 on crackers at Coles feel so annoying when we spend hundreds on a tee shirt or shoes? And seriously, who is buying white armchairs with small kids in the house? Ummm, yeah, that'd be Lisa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amy chats to her sister in law, Jossie, about getting Covid at 38 weeks pregnant and how her hubby, Amy's brother Tom, missed the birth of their daughter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apart from gastro, Covid, school holidays and the normal chaos of life, Amy shares why she's been distracted these past few weeks. In this week's episode, ahead of a long weekend, Amy gives us a reminder about what really matters in life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy and Rhian open a nice bottle of red and settle down for a solid night of REAL chat.  This episode is like being a fly on the wall at Amy's place, complete with a full blow up and  a 'doodle show' half way through the episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amy shares what happened to her household when Covid came knocking.  If you're bracing yourself and your family, or you have Covid anxiety, hopefully this will help you to see that you will get through.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy is up to her ears in it. Quite literally. While she copes with a gastro household she didn't want you to think she'd forgotten you,... so she thought you might like to revisit one of her favourite episodes with Big B, her Dad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amy and her mate Lisa are in Melbourne and decide to record the podcast after a few cocktails. What follows is an honest chat. Very. Honest. Chat (in between Amy eating weird flavoured Skittles in her undies). Think the Hangover without the tiger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week there’s wine and venting, because Amy’s at breaking point and needs help with Bobby. No really,… send the poo police, send more wine, send sanity! She’s run out of ideas and is ready to try anything,... and what does Rhian do? The 'helicopter wang dance' in the middle of the recording, of course.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psychic Anna joins Amy on this episode and shares insights into manifesting good things into your life. She explains how empathetic people need to care for their own energy and how she sees another baby for Amy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the 'working mum' conversation continues as Amy and Lisa discuss their very different parenting styles,... including how Amy coped with an explosive poo episode in Priceline, and how Lisa started back at work hours after childbirth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amy chats to her BFF and the woman that knows her best, her Mum,... aka Mustang! Mustang drops a controversial opinion and they chat about old school parenting verses the new pressures on modern mums.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy has gone from zero to hero in the exercise stakes, but will never give up wine time. In this weeks ep her and Lisa breakdown how pilates has helped Amy in surprising ways including in the bedroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Amy gives you her raw unfiltered advice on what it was like going from 2 to 3 kids. Sharing helpful advice and tips if you are taking the plunge and answering important questions, like “how do you share yourself around all three?” And “will i die?”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Amy convinces her brothers to join her on the podcast where they spill the tea on ex boyfriends, teenage parties and other (skimpy) Amy antics!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this weeks episode Amy shares a little bit of an insight into what her post partum journey looked like, from eating meat pies for breakfast & not getting enough sleep to prioritizing herself first after having her 3rd kid & doing things right. She speaks with Brooke Turner who as a Mum of 3 knows how important it is to get the first initial months right. Brooke is a qualified nutritionist, exercise scientist and personal trainer who is super passionate about empowering new, seasoned and expectant Mums on all things exercise, nutrition and keeping your mind at ease. ONLINE PROGRAMS I OFFER:    •    Happy, Healthy Pregnancy ebooks -  The complete pre and post natal exercise and nutrition guide for new and expecting Mums. http://www.balancefitnessandnutrition.com.au/shop/returningtoexercise    •    14 Day Fitness Challenge – the perfect program for finding your momentum and motivation to move again. Daily, bite sized achievable at home workouts for all levels. http://www.balancefitnessandnutrition.com.au/shop/selfisolationfitnesschallenge20    •    6 week STRIVE Program – the complete lifestyle program to build long term healthy habits. http://www.balancefitnessandnutrition.com.au/shop/strivehome    •    AMY10 for a discount to all programs 😊See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wrapping up the year talking all things Christmas! Childhood memories, traditions, how and if you apply them into your own life now as a Mum. Are you a 1 present only Mum or do you love the idea of your little ones waking up to lots of presents? Have you decided not to carry on the spirit of Santa Clause or do you still put cookies and milk out? Amy and Lisa say their goodbyes for 2021 with the promise of new and exciting topics/guest to come for 2022!! Stay tuned xSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’ve ever wanted a behind the scenes look at what life looks like when you develop a large following this episode is for you. Why the word “influencer” carries such a negative connotation & yet how when they go hand in hand with the right brand the exposure for certain businesses can be life changing. Join Amy and Lisa as they switch roles for the episode and Lisa interviews Amy on how she grew her following to what cost it comes at to maintain her community. It’s a #BTS look into Amy’s world and an insightful one at that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy chats/fan girls over her real life friend and her favourite beauty expert the wise old owl Leigh Campbell. There’s excessive swearing, lots of laughs and loads of tips and product shout outs that can help elevate your every day make up look/skin care game. Enjoy List of products mentioned below Sunscreenhttps://www.mecca.com.au/mecca-cosmetica/to-save-face-spf50-superscreen-oxybenzone-free-formula-75g/I-041627.html  Vitamin C serum https://www.skinceuticals.com.au/skincare/facial-serums/c-e-ferulic-vitamin-c-serum/635494363210.html 3 min faceEyebrow pencilhttps://www.mecca.com.au/anastasia-beverly-hills/brow-wiz-auburn/I-038301.html https://www.mecca.com.au/brow-code/imitations-micro-pencil-taupe/I-045450.html Bronzerhttps://www.mecca.com.au/mecca-max/sunlit-skin-bronzing-powder-bronzing-medium/I-026159.html  https://www.sephora.com.au/products/zoeva-radiant-bronzer-highlighter/v/lumi-0-dot-4 Girls night facePrimerhttps://holmebeauty.com/products/bang-primer Foundationhttps://mcobeauty.com/collections/face/products/ultra-stay-flawless-foundation-natural-beige Fake lasheshttps://www.mecca.com.au/ardell/demi-wispies-black/I-042259.html?cgpath=brands-ardell Liquid eyelinerhttps://www.sephora.com.au/products/kvd-beauty-tattoo-liner-liquid-eyeliner/v/trooper-satin-black https://www.ozhairandbeauty.com/products/nyx-professional-makeup-epic-ink-liner-black? Highlighterhttps://www.sephora.com.au/products/zoeva-liquid-light-drops-highlighter/v/candlelight Plumping glosshttps://www.mecca.com.au/too-faced/lip-injection-power-plumping-lip-gloss-glossy-bossy/I-044829.html? Misthttps://www.ellabache.com.au/products/radiance-c-antioxidant-defensive-mist? Concealer https://www.mecca.com.au/rose-inc/softlight-luminous-hydrating-concealer-lx-030/I-052698.html https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/84251/maybelline-instant-age-rewind-eraser-multi-use-concealer-lightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get to know Bez, aka; Lauren. Amy’s more responsible half, she may have found her identical twin in her husband but her best friend is almost her opposite (in the very best way). It’s got laughs, raw & honest advice for anyone wanting to start their own business and for those struggling with infertility,  listening to Bez be vulnerable as she shares her own story will undoubtedly make you feel less alone, give you some perspective and potentially help you to hold onto hope. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amy and Lisa chat all things period related, how the walls of their uterus get ripped down differently & how one of them cops a serving of PMS on steroids and the other just coasts through life like it’s no other day. Filled with Amys quirky analogies she has promised to take you on the journey to try and find the solution to the perfect balance of hormones all year round.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interviewing Mr Amy, If you’ve ever wondered how other couples live and get along then this episode is basically like a fly on the wall in the lounge room of Amy and Rhian's house. Amongst the bickering (of which there is some in this episode) you see that they don’t like to take life too seriously, they enjoy each other’s company but also have some serious moments amongst the lols. A sneak-peek into what marriage looks like in the Gerard household. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Everyone expresses their love differently, Amy likes to rake her hands through your hair and will potentially nibble on your shoulder if you get too close and Lisa likes praise inside and outside of the bedroom and especially over her freshly mopped floors. However you express love is usually your way of projecting how you want it back. If your partner is struggling to read between the lines, tell him/her to take the quiz at:https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language Knowledge is power baby!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A little background info into my struggles with my middle child Bobby and how we have helped him be the best version of himself.  When life gives you spirited children, you have to come up with an endearing nickname for them as a coping mechanism, learn how to have your ass handed to you daily and never stop searching for a deeper understanding as to why they are so spirited!! Whatever the outcome, once you find a better groove/parenting technique/help or supplement everyone involved will be reaping the benefits. Follow the show on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beyondthelikespodcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW is out and there's a list of things that need to be taken care of, from waxing the bearded clam to trying to shake off those covid kilos and booking in your first facial, Lisa and I once again forget we are on a podcast and just discuss it all. Featuring a debut from Lisa's 'very good friend' Jules Sebastian who gives us some styling tips and recommends 3 staple items of clothing that you should have in your wardrobe at all times. Enjoy having us in your ear holes. Follow the show on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beyondthelikespodcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who I am, what do i do, why I’m here. Follow the show on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beyondthelikespodcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rollercoaster ride that is your libido and sex life after children enter your world.  Ft my producer Lisa who would rather pluck individual eyelashes off than talk about sex on a live podcast.  Follow the show on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beyondthelikespodcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A short but sweet interview with the guy you never see awake. Who talks in roundabouts, hates swear words, loves a day nap & a glass of red & still lectures me about superannuation, my Dad.  Follow the show on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beyondthelikespodcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s not much else you can do but have a laugh with Amy Gerard. She’ll be the best friend you never knew you needed. Make you feel part of her clique and tackle taboo subjects head on with the same bullshit free filter that we’ve come to love from her on instagram. The wine loving Mum of 3 talks about juggling it all, from spirited children, to sex, friendships, marriage and with a witty sense of humour you will be left smiling (if not laughing hysterically) ear to ear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.