Beyond the Bump

How did you recover from your 13 year long Eating Disorder (and so much more)? - with Rochelle Currie

In our 158th episode of Beyond the Bump, Rochelle Currie is back in the pod. In this episode, Rochelle opens up about her journey with having disordered eating for most of her life and some of the triggers of that.
Trigger warning in this episode we talk about disordered eating as well as sexual child abuse!!
 
Important resources:
Lifeline 13 11 14
Butterfly Foundation 1800 33 4673
Rise Up + Recovery: An Eating Disorder Monitoring and Management Tool for Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating and EDNOS 
 
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. 

BONUS EP - What on earth are our kids actually thinking? Jayde asks her girls the hard hitting questions!

In our BONUS 157th episode of Beyond the Bump, Jayde’s two oldest girls, Mia and Billie, are in the pod and answer all your questions!!!
What does Mum and Sophie do for a job?
What do you think makes a good mum?
What does it feel like when mum hugs you?
If you could do anything today, where would you go and what would you do?
What makes you feel safe?
If you could be a parent for a day, what rules would you have?
What is the best way to make a fort/tent inside?
Do you think it’s possible to think of nothing? What is mindfulness?
Do you know where babies come from?
If a friend asked you to keep a secret that you didn’t feel comfortable keeping, what would you do?What do you want to be when you grow up?
Do you believe in ghosts, fairies or Santa?
Would you guys like another brother or sister?
Do you think humans have a responsibility to look after the planet?
What do you think about social media
Do you think mum’s can be both happy and sad at the same time?
Should we always follow the rules even if they lead to danger?
What’s the difference between adults and children?
Do you think the world would be a better place if the kids where in charge? And why?
How do you guys feel when mum and dad disagree on something?
What is your favourite holiday?
What does mum do when she gets frustrated?
What scares you the most?
What’s your favourite thing about dad?
Why do you love your mum?
And SO MUCH MORE!!
 
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. 
 

Are you stressing over bub’s sleep? Letting go of the mainstream rules - with Fiona from Mama Matters

In our 156th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Fiona from Mama Matters. Fiona chats all about how sleep training is not the only way to get sleep in your household – it’s basically a chat about doing what feels right for you and your family and not following what everyone else is doing!!  
How can we switch our mindsets, so we aren’t so obsessed with the ‘sleeping through the night’ narrative?
How can we have conversations with others about unrealistic expectations regarding our bubs sleep?
Is cuddling newborns to sleep, okay?
What are some ‘rules’or the things to think about if we are going to have a bub in bed with us?
Do dads have the instinct that mums do, that if they rolled over in a deep sleep, they would realise there is a baby there?
Is it possible to night wean, or for your bub to end up sleeping through the night when they are co-sleeping?
Tips for sleep deprivation!
If co-sleeping doesn’t work for your family, what are ways that we can have our baby’s needs met, while them still being in a separate sleep space?
Is self-settling a taught skill? Or will all kids eventually learn how to do it?
Tips for getting through sleep regression! And is it true that the 4-month sleep regression is a permanent one?
Is it true that when your baby appears tired, then they’re overtired?
What if we still feed our bub to sleep/have other sleep associations, but they’re about to start daycare or about to be looked after by someone else, how can we deal with that transition?
How can we keep our bubs in their cot without leaving them to cry?
How do we co-sleep with a baby who is on the move?
And SO MUCH MORE!!
 
Goodies mentioned:
Australian Podcast Awards link 
Fiona's website
Blog post by Fiona on Biologically "Normal" Sleep 
 
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. 

So has the second trimester been sunshine and rainbows?! - with Sophie and Jayde

In our 155th episode of Beyond the Bump, Sophie shares with us how her second trimester has been, and it’s been a wild ride.
Have you still got hyperemesis and are you still vomiting?
Why Sophie thinks she may have a prolapse? And the importance of seeing a women’s health physio for pelvic floor exercises.
How has this pregnancy differed from her other pregnancies?
How do you feel mentally in the second trimester versus the first trimester?
How on earth do you parent two kids while pregnant?
How do you deal with unsolicited comments about your pregnant body? And what comments have you been getting?
Do you compare your bump to others in the same gestation?
Have you been able to exercise this trimester?
Sex during pregnancy! How are you feeling? How’s Nick going and is he freaked out?
How’s the sleep going? Do you use a pregnancy pillow? And any specific sleeping positions?
When did you start feeling bub move?
Are you scared of having another child? And how do you think you will honestly cope?
What are you doing to prepare for the birth and postpartum period?
And SO MUCH MORE!!
 
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. 
 

Have you heard about postnatal depletion? Tips for the fourth trimester - with Dr Oscar Serrallach

In our 154th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with the incredible Dr Oscar Serrallach. He is a functional GP and an expert in postnatal depletion, and we chat to him all about how to better prepare for the postnatal period.
Oscar talks about his struggle in finding resources and information about depletion and what women were going through!
What is ‘normal’ within the postpartum period?
How can we distinguish ‘normal’ postnatal fatigue versus postnatal depletion?
Is postnatal depletion like a spectrum? If you’ve got postnatal depletion, are you on your way to postnatal depression and/or anxiety?
Why something traumatic happing during your pregnancy could have a significant impact on a women’s fourth trimester
What are some things, at a societal, family, or individual level, that we can put into place to make a significant difference during the postpartum period?
How can we, in our very isolated homes and fast-paced lives, introduce some of these more traditional practices in a realistic way?
Is postpartum depletion worse in those women that stay at home versus those that go back to work?
Does vaginal birth or having a caesarean make a difference in postpartum depletion?
If we feel like we are depleted is there a test that we can do to confirm it?
Postpartum hair loss!! Why does it happen? Is there anything we can do to avoid and/or manage it? And is it linked to depletion?
Are there any supplements or nutrients women should take postpartum?
And SO MUCH MORE!!!
 
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. 

When is it time to do couples therapy? - with couple’s therapist Megan Kozak

In our 153rd episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Megan Kozak. Megan is a couple’s therapist and she answers all your relationship questions. You guys have been asking for this for a while and we totally get it – relationships are f*%@ing hard. So, we hope you find as much value in this chat as we did!
How does a couple find a good couple’s therapist?
What are some signs that may indicate that therapy may be beneficial to your relationship?
How do you know the difference between ‘I am not in love with my partner anymore’ versus ‘I am just in burnout’? Especially postpartum!
A lot of people say that the first year of marriage is really hard. Is this true and why does this happen?
How do you approach your partner if you think the relationship would benefit from therapy without them taking offence to it?
Do you think it’s possible for couples to get over infidelity?
If a partnership is planning on having a baby or are already pregnant, what are some important things to discuss?
Can you get a feel for what kind of parenting style your partner will have before becoming a parent? Or is this hard to predict?
Is it true that you will parent as your parents did or do the polar opposite?
Is both partners really wanting the partnership to work all it takes? Or sometimes does the partnership just have to come to an end?
If one partner feels that something is wrong and therapy is needed and the other partner doesn’t, where do you go from there?
If one partner is taking on more of the ‘stay at home’ role and the other partner is taking on more of the ‘working role’, how can we better explain to our partners that feelings of resentment are creeping in?
What to do if sex drives don’t match up?
And SO MUCH MORE!!!
 
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. 

What are Newborn Must-haves vs. Don’t-Needs? - with Sophie, Jayde and their unsolicited opinions.

In our 152nd episode of Beyond the Bump, we’re talking all newborn essentials and how not to get swept up in the need to pre-purchase everything!
DISCLAIMER!!! We are not judging any first-time pregnant mums out there who are excited and want to buy all the things – we’ve been there, done that!
You’re a first-time mum and you’re planning on breastfeeding, what do you need and what do you not need?
Do you need formula and bottles before baby is born?
Do you need pre-purchase a breast pump before baby is born?
What about nipple shields and breast pads?
 What about dummies? Is it necessary to have heaps of them?
What underwear do you need post birth?
Thoughts on having a nursey set up before baby is born.
Are caddy stations around the house necessary for feeding? And what are some essentials?
Clothes!! How do you know what to get and how many of each size?
Does your baby need a going-home outfit for your going home pictures?
How to know that your baby is dressed in sufficient amount of clothing?
Swaddles versus sleep suits?
Nappies and wipes? How much is sufficient?
When it comes to bassinets, what are we looking for? And is the Snoo worth it?
To capsule or not to capsule? And can you go straight to a car seat?
What to consider when choosing a pram.
And SO MUCH MORE!!!
 
Goodies mentioned:
Barrier/Nipple cream – Lanolin
Haaka pump
Adult Diaper / Tena Disposable panties 
ModieBodi post-partum undies
Susukoshi - baby clothing brand
BONDS zippys
Glow Dreaming  
Love to Dream Swaddle
Bassinet co-sleeper
Snoo
Stokke Tripp Trapp highchair
Baby Bjorn bouncer 
Snuggle Me Organic
Ergo Baby
Pram suggestions
Mountain Buggy
Bugaboo
Redsbaby
 
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. 

What’s it like being able to share the pregnancy, birthing and breastfeeding load? with same sex couple Moana Hope & Bella Carlstrom

In our 151st episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Moana Hope and Bella Carlstrom. Moana and Bella are a beautiful same-sex couple who have just welcomed their second baby into their family. Bella gave birth to their first child and Moana to their second, and in this episode we chat all about their different experiences of pregnancy and birth!
When did Bella and Moana first meet and how quickly did they decide they wanted kids together?
How did Bella and Moana decide who was going to fall pregnant first?
What is the difference between IUI and IVF?
What is the process of choosing a sperm donor? And did they pick the same donor for both their kids?
How was Bella’s pregnancy? And did feelings of resentment ever creep up towards Moana?
Advice to partners who won’t experience birth or pregnancy.
What is their co-sleeping arrangement?
Having seen Bella go through pregnancy and birth, was Moana more excited or more hesitant?
How did Bella and Moana know they were ready to try for another baby?
What was Mo’s pregnancy and birth like?
Did Bella and Mo ever have fears around having favourites based on which child they birthed?
Being a professional athlete, how has Moana found the postpartum period?
And SO MUCH MORE!!!
 
Resources:
Newsletter
Chat 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. 

Shedding some light during the darkness of depression - with Jayde and her brain

In our 150th episode of Beyond the Bump, Jayde sheds some light on her depression. We were going to skip a week of recording because Jayde has been going through another round of mental gymnastics, but Jayde thought it would be a good idea to get vulnerable and open up about things when she’s feeling down and out rather than when she’s her normal self.
 
If this episode is triggering for you please contact Lifeline Australia on 131114 or PANDA on 1300 726 306. 
 
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. 
 

How on earth do I wean my baby/child?! - with lactation consultant, Susie Prout

In our 149th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Susie Prout. Susan is an international lactation consultant as well as a registered midwife and nurse, and we chat to her all about how to wean our bubs – both from the breast and the bottle!
Tips if you’re wanting to wean but your bub will just not take the bottle. 
If a baby’s had a dummy, are they more likely to take a bottle?
When is it realistic to think a child can night wean and some tips on this.
Is there an optimal time to consider weaning our bubs?
How can we minimise the guilt when we’re completely touched out but bub still wants to feed on the boob?
Is there anything we can do in the lead up to weaning to minimise post-weaning anxiety and depression?
Practical tips for women who would like to wean an older child?
If our bub is over 12 months, is it necessary to replace a feed with a bottle?
Let’s talk about bottle weaning!!!
If we’ve recently weaned our little one and we have another one on the way, do we need to prep our child that we are going to be breastfeeding another baby?
And SO MUCH MORE!
 
Goodies mentioned:
Susie's FREE Breastfeeding Success Masterclass
 
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.