Beyond the Bump

Bumpie Group Chat: Is it couple’s therapy or co host therapy? And thanks to the Bumpies for keeping us sane!

The Bumpie Group Chat is back and Sophie reveals her vulnerability hangover. After being literally inundated with messages from Bumpies who could relate to her worries about school, Sophie shares her current reflections on how life might look like for her family. We also dive into…
Is it more acceptable to share you need time away from your kids than to say that you want to be with them as much as possible?
Could hybrid learning be the answer to Sophie’s concerns?
Sophie and Nick have made the decision to unenrol Pearl from pre-school and the relief is tangible 
Jayde shares how her and Harry’s first marriage counselling session went down. To Jayde’s surprise, it was NOT what she expected
How do your attachment styles and communication strategies impact your relationship? 
There’s nothing like wrapping up the episode by trying a therapy technique on air with each other while sharing a single microphone!
Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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Anyone else struggling with drops offs? Separation anxiety, resilience & more with Orlanda, teacher, psychology dress & mother

The school year has well and truly started but that doesn’t mean separation anxiety, tough drop offs and big feelings have come to an end. We spoke to Orlanda (@mybrain.books) all about how we can support our children when it comes to starting formal care, whether that be daycare, pre-school or school itself. We chatted to her all about…
 
What factors influence separation anxiety or difficult drop offs?
When might it be our own anxiety or when is it our gut telling us something might need to change?
How can a child’s cognitive development or readiness impact these transitions?
Building resilience through support and safety and equipping our kids with language around their emotions
What strategies can help us with drop offs?
Distressed children, school refusal and when separation anxiety might need further support
The importance of communicating, finding supportive educators and doing what’s right for your family
Orlanda is a mother of two boys, an experienced primary school teacher with a psychology degree and the founder of My Brain Books. She is passionate about nurturing children's mental health, resilience and emotional intelligence.
Links mentioned in this episode were: 
www.mybrainbooks.com 
Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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Bumpie Group Chat: is Sophie going back to homeschooling and who else is keen on a foot job?

As always Bumpies, when one of us is up, the other is down! We kick off the latest Bumpie Group Chat episode with…
Jayde and Harry have made big changes in the bedroom
Sophie unveils her perfect feet and Jayde confesses she loves a foot job
Pearl has had another tough week at pre-school and Sophie is reflecting on her readiness
The daily grind and back-to-school routines are hitting Sophie’s family hard after a tight-knit year in the caravan - is mainstream school always the right option for everyone?
Jayde shares a Rude or Fabulous - would you clean a random school bag and share the lunchbox contents on a Facebook forum? Type A energy or overkill?
 
This episode is proudly sponsored by Once Upon. Get 25% off with the code BTB25 at checkout, valid until 6 March 2026. Download the app here and get creating! 
Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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Will becoming a mum ruin my career? Or will it be a superpower? - with Michelle Battersby

It’s been a busy 2 or so years for Michelle Battersby (@michellebattersby) who has grown and birthed two boys 17 months apart, all while selling her tech start-up Sunroom and beginning the role of President at global app, Peanut. We dived into her journey to chat more about…
Life before children as a woman carving a path in male-dominated boardrooms
Her career progression and moving to LA to found her own tech start up
Navigating pregnancy in her workplace and reflecting on how motherhood and career would look for Michelle
How she reframed the changes she underwent as a mother as a positive instead of worrying she’d “lost” herself
Having two kids with a close age gap - the pros and the cons!
Michelle explains Peanut - from connecting 6 million mums, tracking pregnancy, parenting advice to scheduling online mother’s group meet ups, it’s an amazing tool for mums
This episode is proudly sponsored by Once Upon. Get 25% off with the code BTB25 at checkout, valid until 6 March 2026. Download the app here and get creating! 
Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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Bumpie Group Chat: the school year is already catching up on us and so is our age

The Bumpie Group Chat is back and it’s a bit of a different vibe to earlier in the week. Reality is sinking in and we need to talk about it…
Pearl had a tough time starting pre-school and not only is it heart-breaking, it’s making Sophie wonder how she is actually going to get work done
Jayde is finally feeling her age and we dive into aging mentally and physically. Greys, fine lines and chin hairs - are we embracing them? Are we chasing beauty standards because we actually want to or is it social pressure!?
Sophie asks Jayde to share candidly how she frames her Botox appointments with her daughters
Kids can be brutal to each other - how do we help them navigate social challenges and peer pressure? 
 
This episode is proudly sponsored by iL Tutto. Check out their new Trend Collection and use our code BUMP20
Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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New year, new us? Couple’s therapy, starting school and a new BTB era incoming 👀

We are back, Bumpies! New year, new us? After sharing way too many digestive details, looks like we’re still the same. After a 6 week break, we had A LOT to catch up on…
How is Sophie adjusting to life back home after her lap of Australia? 
Jayde shares how scary navigating sick kids, a snow storm and an international health system was 
Goldie and Mia start new school journeys and it’s a rollercoaster of emotions
Sophie’s addicted to her phone (but actually, who isn’t!?)
Jayde discusses her phone usage rules for her tweens
One of the girls is starting couple’s therapy and taking us along for the ride
How do you actually socialise without drinking? 
Anddddd we’ve got some exciting things in store for BTB and we need YOUR help! 
Links mentioned in this episode were: 
GetbrickLife360
This episode is proudly sponsored by iL Tutto. Check out their new Trend Collection and use our code BUMP20
Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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REPLAY: Soph’s PREGNANT, so how’s the first trimester REALLY been? Week by week pregnancy diaries with Sophie and Jayde

This week we are replaying Sophie's pregnancy diaries through her first trimester with baby number 3!
As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛
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.  
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REPLAY: Anyone else feeling overwhelmed by motherhood? Being compassionate with ourselves - with Belinda Haan

This week we are replaying this episode which contains honest, personal discussions about difficult emotions such as rage and anger. Motherhood provides plenty of experiences of joy, love and gratitude but it also contains frustration, exhaustion, anger and overwhelm among many other emotional states. 
When we know that difficult emotions are an inherent part of motherhood, and being human, it can help us feel less alone or prevent us from experiencing shame. Emotions are an automatic response to internal or external stimuli. We don’t get to choose what arises but we can learn to work with what comes up and how to meet our needs to feel okay. 
There were a few ideas shared on how to work with difficult emotions on this episode and there are plenty more in The Emotional Support for Mothers toolkit. However, we all know that the reality is that it can be hard to experience and make sense of these emotions on our own. 
If you are experiencing persistent painful feelings you need and deserve love, care and support. Please contact your doctor to discuss how to get the compassionate support you deserve. 
Here are some free resources that may support you:
Postnatal Rage: Centre for Perinatal Excellence (COPE)
Gidget Foundation
PANDA
Beyond Blue
Working with our triggers: free guided reflection coming soon - sign up here. 
The Emotional Support for Mothers toolkit 
 
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.  
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REPLAY: What happens when none of it goes how you expected? IVF, terminally ill mum, returning to Shameless and more - with Michelle Andrews

This week on Beyond the Bump, we’re replaying our chat with Michelle Andrews. From navigating the emotional highs and lows of IVF, to facing the heartbreak of a terminally ill mum, Michelle shares with raw honesty and warmth. Please note that since this episode was recorded Michelle's beautiful mum has since passed and we send so much love and condolences to her family.
Throughout the chat we also dive into her return to the hit podcast Shameless, exploring what it means to juggle personal challenges with a public career. It’s a conversation about resilience, grief, and finding light when the path twists unexpectedly.
As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛
 
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.  
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REPLAY: What we wish we knew as a first time mum with Jayde and Sophie

This week on Beyond the Bump, we’re replaying getting real about all the things we wish we knew as first-time mums! Sophie and Jayde chat about the surprises, the struggles, and the game-changing lessons they’ve learned along the way. And as always we hope you love the episode as much as we did!
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. 
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Email us HEREThis episode is proudly sponsored by Bounce. Head to www.bounceinc.com.au to purchase your tickets!