Beyond the Bump

Sophie Pearce & Jayde Couldwell

Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce. It began in the baby years and has grown right alongside us, because motherhood keeps evolving long after the baby stage ends.

This is a place for real conversations and honest questions, no matter how hard, about the parts of motherhood that often go unspoken. The mental load that changes shape rather than easing. The identity shifts. The stage where life doesn’t suddenly feel simpler. Wherever you are in it, the aim is the same: to leave you feeling lighter, more understood and a little less alone after every listen.

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Feb 7, 2022 · 1 hr 17 min
How to know our worth at work and ask for more $$$ (as women and post partum mamas)? - with Meggie from PepTalkHer
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.
Jan 31, 2022 · 1 hr 17 min
Am I the only one with mum rage? - with Yara from Life After Birth Psychology
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.
Jan 24, 2022 · 1 hr 12 min
How can we spice up our sex life? - with sexologist Juliet Allen
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.
Jan 17, 2022 · 36 min
Did you miss us? Wait, don’t answer that! - with Sophie and Jayde
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.
Dec 20, 2021 · 59 min
Did we just answer your parenting pickle!? - with non experts, us and our husbands
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.
Dec 13, 2021 · 53 min
Can anyone get gestational diabetes? - with Dr Timmy
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.
Dec 10, 2021 · 58 min
Um stars, reckon you could help me out here? - with astrologer Kristy Gray
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.
Dec 6, 2021 · 1 hr 1 min
How can we talk to our kids about consent and safety? - with Sarah from Secure Foundations
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.
Nov 29, 2021 · 1 hr 1 min
How do we know when to take our little ones to emergency? - with Penny, paediatric nurse
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.
Nov 22, 2021 · 1 hr 11 min
Why do we get morning (every hour of the day/night) sickness? - with Dr Timmy
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.
Nov 15, 2021 · 53 min
What is the process with surrogacy? - with dads, Ross and Jack
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.
Nov 11, 2021 · 52 min
BONUS EP - I’m a great parent but... with Sophie and Jayde
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.
Nov 8, 2021 · 55 min
How can we grieve as a parent or help those that are grieving? - with Krista, widow and grief expert
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.
Nov 1, 2021 · 40 min
Being a blind mother of 4 under 4, how do you do it? - with Ebony
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.
Oct 25, 2021 · 1 hr 6 min
Why does it feel like it’s hanging out of me?? Talking prolapses with physios, Sam and Jenna
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.
Oct 18, 2021 · 55 min
Why is this taking so long? A tale of IVF and reciprocal pregnancy – with Alana
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.
Oct 11, 2021 · 1 hr 7 min
Hi, can we be your best friends? Real mum chat - with Claire Holt
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.
Oct 4, 2021 · 1 hr 12 min
What’s the latest evidence on our little ones’ mental wellbeing? - with Derek from raisingchildren.net.au
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.
Sep 27, 2021 · 1 hr 7 min
What’s involved in a home birth? - with doula, Charlotte Squires
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.
Sep 20, 2021 · 1 hr 4 min
Is your child a fussy/cautious eater? Tonnes of tips with speech pathologist, Jamie
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.