Beyond the Bump

Bumpie Group Chat: the many identity shifts of motherhood, aging, reasons why we choose NOT to drink, neighbour dramas & more!

It’s been a long time since we put the call out for an Ask Us Anything style Q&A and luckily for our egos, Bumpies delivered with a huge range of interesting, juicy and curious questions! We jumped straight into…
How is Sophie going with her pursuit for a hobby?
Our screen time keeps sneaking up and we have mixed feelings
Am I The Asshole if I won’t let my neighbour borrow my chairs!?
Aging is feeling confronting, but do we have to ‘fix’ it?
Our thoughts on Botox and Jayde’s journey with injectables
Should we ever *convince* our partner to have more kids?
Gender disappointment vs gender disconnect and how it is becoming more obvious as Jayde’s girls grow 
We share our experiences with alcohol and sobriety - from boundaries to numbing emotions to role-modelling to our children, this one was complicated
What are simple ways we can enjoy motherhood more?
Mum or Chief Facilitator? The mental load of family time 
How do you handle your friends' parenting differently to you?
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Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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How can I do money better for future me & my family? - with Mel Browne, money expert & educator

We decided it was time to level up our money smarts and asked financial educator, Mel Browne, to come and share five things she wanted all women to know about finance. An award-winning ex-accountant and ex-financial advisor who rebuilt her financial life from the ground up, Mel shares practical tips* and expert knowledge in a way that makes sense. She dives into…
Super splitting if your super takes a hit from career pauses
Future proofing for finance when you’re in a relationship 
Women over 55 are the most at risk of homelessness
Research shows women are better investors
Having a voice in your home’s finances
Reflecting on your personal Money Story
Investing 101: where do we start?
Small ways to get extra cash
Credit cards and Afterpay - rejecting overspending
Dopamine spending
Smart debt, mortgages and offset accounts
Investing for our children 
Links mentioned:
90 minute Share Investing Masterclass here
Compare 7 Investing apps here
 
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*Mel licensed to give general advice but please seek financial advice for you specific circumstances as needed
Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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Bumpie Group chat: why are we so hard on ourselves? Talking imposter syndrome & rejection sensitivity dysphoria

Bumpies, if you haven’t noticed yet, this is our first video recording of the Bumpie Group Chat (Spotify and Youtube)! Now you can grab a cuppa and watch along… if your kids give you a moment's peace, of course. Whether you’re watching or listening, today we dive into…
We have rebranded! A huge and exciting week for Beyond the Bump
You’re always Yummy Mummies in our eyes
Sophie is struggling to let herself sit with imposter syndrome
Jayde’s reminder to take up space and be proud of hard work
Do we constantly downplay our efforts and achievements as mums in paid work?
Jayde shares her experience with Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)
Can we all just celebrate our wins!?
When your kids start to grasp the concept of death 
The disappointment of knowing you can’t fix your child’s feelings 
Seeking help is always a good thing
 
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Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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Our kids’ personal safety, where do we even begin? Child sexual abuse prevention - with Alison Geale, CEO of Bravehearts

**This episode discusses child sexual abuse. Please listen with care and reach out to a support service if you need to speak to someone. Visit ChildSafety.gov.au/Get-Support for a list of services.**
We speak to Alison Geale, CEO of Bravehearts, who works to provide a holistic approach to the prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse. This is a big but important topic and we’ve gathered your top questions to help educate us on having personal safety conversations with our kids. We discuss…
What are age-appropriate discussions to have regarding personal safety?
Bringing up big topics if you’re feeling awkward
Moving beyond ‘stranger danger’ 
Identifying the red flags of grooming
The importance of asking our kids questions as conversation starters
What to do if children disclose a safety concern with you
“It might feel bad, it might feel good but it’s not right” - explaining physical responses to abuse
How can we give our kids a safe childhood with these worries in mind?
Sharing your child safety boundaries with other families
Peer-on-peer sexual abuse - what it is and what steps to take
What are developmentally expected sexual behaviors?
Nappy changes to doctor visits, how do we explain what a safe scenario looks like?
Knowing the power of these preventative and supportive conversations
Additional links:
Bravehearts ‘Protecting Children and Young People from Sexual Abuse: A Guide for Parents & Carers’ - Free Download
Child Safety online resources to teach body safety
This episode is brought to you by The Australian Government’s One Talk at a Time campaign, which is all about the little conversations that help keep our kids safe.
Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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Bumpie Group Chat: decided to take a week off whinging

We dive straight into a short and sweet Bumpie Group Chat today as surprisingly, both of us had great weeks! As we crawl out of some mild parenting trenches, we remind ourselves of the importance of help, making time for ourselves and remembering that we are doing a damn good job! We yap about…
Does anything replace the help you get from a supportive family?
Parenting away from a village 
Don’t compare yourself to others parenting journeys
Sophie’s 3 year old is sleeping better and life is looking up
The sleep advice Sophie is implementing
Jayde’s made new progress in helping Yumi with emotional regulation
The importance of parent’s nightly decompression session 
Our rebrand launches next week!
School holidays are incoming are we are crawling to the finish line
 
Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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How did you break the cycle of addiction for your children? - with Hanna, mum of 2

For this episode of Bumpies on Board, Hanna, an American Bumpie, shares with us her raw and vulnerable battle with addiction. A disease that is not often spoken about, addiction was part of her life from childhood. Hanna gives us an honest insight into the good, the bad and the ugly that she has experienced in both her addiction battle and her decade of sobriety, now as a mum of two. She shares…
How watching her parents own addiction and mental health struggles formed the blueprint for Hanna’s substance issues 
When throwing out drugs switched to trying them
The indescribably strong pull of addiction
A pregnancy scare and abusive relationship became the first realisation that her life was passing her by
Why did she push her loved ones away?
The dream of her own family became the catalyst to seek help 
Finding the 12 step program that provided the support she needed to get sober 
The stigma around addiction 
Recovery as a continual process
What steps helped Hanna begin to recover from addiction? 
The physical effects of withdrawal 
Meeting her partner and the love they felt becoming parents
The top advice Hanna would give others in the midst of addiction   
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Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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Bumpie Group Chat: The rollercoaster that is couple’s therapy, the torture that is Sophie’s bedtime and could Jayde be going through peri-menopause?

Even after spending a big few days in Sydney together, we still find plenty to discuss. Jayde took an early flight home to drive straight to couples therapy and gives us an update… 
Firstly, we clear up the Nick/Harry confusion
After a vulnerable breakdown a few weeks ago, therapy has given Jayde and Harry more tools to forge a better path forwards
Sophie would people-please a therapist into getting an A+ if she could
Jayde’s itchy legs spiraled into scabies, bed bugs and perimenopause and Sophie is sending her straight to the GP
Should we push harder when it comes to our health symptoms?
Jayde’s symptoms that tick the box for perimenopause
Mia is 13. Jayde shares how she feels on now being a mum to a teenager
Sophie needs advice on her toddler’s sleep…
 
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Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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Anyone else got the guilts around playing with our kids? - with Nicole, paediatric physiotherapist

We’ll admit it. We don’t love playing with the kids. So we asked Nicole, a paediatric physiotherapist from @nicole_kidsphysio to come and give us the insight on play and making it work for your family. We discuss…
When you don’t love playing with your kids
Guilt, screens and connection
Engagement vs imaginative play
Finding the ‘play’ style that works for you
Bossy play and how to navigate it 
Behind every behaviour is a communication
How long do you need to play for? 
Does independent play even exist!?
Tips for scaffolding independent play
Sensory play tips and tricks
Navigating risky play, safety and consequence
Building confidence in risk averse kids 
The importance of play for YOU
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Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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Bumpie group chat: talking parental preference, a little bit of 90s parenting and a kudos to Covid parents

It’s been a big week of technology fails, Jayde’s crying going viral and as always, our youngest children are keeping us so, so humble. We dive into…
Sophie chats parental preference. It’s a lose-lose scenario
Jayde’s becoming a 90s parent and it was the ice-cream that tipped her over the edge
Covid Babies are on their way to finishing pre-school and this quote from Dr Becky is taking us back
Jayde crying went viral… but how is she doing? 
The traffic light system for nervous system regulation 
Does music set the tone of the house or overstimulate you?
Girl’s trip savings accounts - yay or nay?
This episode is proudly sponsored by Bonds — check out their brand new Wondergrow range at bonds.com.au or in-store now!
Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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You’re having twins… again?! - with Leila from Village For Mama, post partum doula and mum of 5 kids (2 sets of twins)

Last time we spoke to Leila from Village for Mama, she surprised us with a pregnancy announcement… little did she know that it would be her second set of twins! Today, she dives into life with 5 kids, pregnancy, birth, a supported postpartum and juggling multiple multiples! We chat about…
How the 20-week scan revealed Leila’s second set of twins and shocked everyone
The different decision making process for round 2
Finding and selecting a live in au pair 
The beauty of a larger age gap between siblings
Guilt around your relationship with your older children when a new baby is born
Leila’s birth story with the second set of twins… in two states… on Christmas Day! 
The importance of temperament 
What Leila set up to help support her going into a slow postpartum with 5 kids
Maternity leave policies for multiples (they’re not great)
Her idea to create a village and helping hand for those who needed it
Is Leila’s family complete?
 
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Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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