Beyond the Bump
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.
Episodes

Aug 6, 2024
Aug 6, 2024
1hr 6 min
Welcome to Episode 245 of Beyond the Bump!
This week, we have the pleasure of chatting with the wonderful Penny from Sick Happens. If you don't follow her on social media yet, Penny is an incredible resource for parents and a dedicated paediatric nurse.
We dive into the sick season, discussing common illnesses, how to prepare, and handling that nerve-wracking first day of daycare. Penny also shares practical tips to help you manage sickness before it becomes overwhelming. We had a great time, and we hope you find this episode as helpful and enjoyable as we did!
Resources mentioned:
sickhappens.com.au
Follow Penny on IG: @sick.happens
Health Direct: 1800 022 222
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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Jul 30, 2024
Jul 30, 2024
1hr 20 min
Welcome to Episode 244 of Beyond the Bump! This week, we're excited to catch up with the wonderful Yara, a psychologist who specialises in motherhood. We've had the pleasure of chatting with her a few times before. Yara runs Life After Birth Psychology, and today, we're diving into the topic of identity loss—a feeling many of us experience but don't always know how to put into words. Join us for an honest and heartfelt conversation about navigating this part of the motherhood journey.
We hope you enjoy legends and we’re so happy to be back!!!
Resources mentioned:
fairplaylife.com
lifeafterbirth.com.au
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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Jul 2, 2024
Jul 2, 2024
52 min
Welcome to Episode 243 of Beyond the Bump! This week, we chat with the incredible Hayley about her choice to be "one and done." This is a topic many of you have requested, and we were thrilled to hear Hayley’s refreshing perspective and her unapologetic attitude towards her family's decision.
We absolutely loved this conversation and hope you will too!
Enjoy the 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.
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Jun 25, 2024
Jun 25, 2024
1hr 7 min
Welcome to Episode 242 of Beyond the Bump! This week, we had an amazing chat with Dr. Preeya Alexander. Dr Preeya is a GP and we brought her on because we've both noticed that our periods and cycles have changed so much since having kids, and we wanted to understand why. Dr. Alexander breaks it all down for us, explaining what's going on with our bodies and what we can do about it.
We learned so much from this conversation and hope you will too.
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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Jun 18, 2024
Jun 18, 2024
1hr 20 min
Welcome to Episode 241 of Beyond the Bump! This week, we’re excited to chat with Nikeesha, another amazing Bumpie. In this special Bumpie on Board episode, Nikeesha shares her inspiring journey as a solo mum by choice. She discusses selecting a sperm donor, navigating IVF alone, and managing her chronic illness throughout the process. Nikeesha’s story is truly a breath of fresh air. As always, we hope you enjoy the 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.
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Jun 11, 2024
Jun 11, 2024
1hr 3 min
Welcome to Episode 240 of Beyond the Bump! This week, we’re talking to Sarah all about four-year-olds—how they're doing, and perhaps more importantly, how their parents are holding up. Tune in for an insightful discussion filled with tips, advice, and reassurance for navigating this pivotal stage of childhood.
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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Jun 4, 2024
Jun 4, 2024
58 min
Welcome to Episode 239 of Beyond the Bump! This week, we’re thrilled to chat with the amazing Erica, a psychologist, HR expert, and career coach. Join us as we delve into the complexities of balancing work and parenting. Can we truly excel at both, or does one inevitably suffer? Erica shares her professional insights and practical tips on how to manage these dual roles effectively.
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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May 28, 2024
May 28, 2024
1hr 5 min
Welcome to Episode 237 of Beyond the Bump! This week, we have another round of Fair Play cards, and if you missed the first episode, it's all about divvying up the mental load in the household, out and about, travel, kids, you as a couple, cleaning, and everything in between—except this time we’ve flipped the participants and it’s Jayde and Harry’s turn!!
Resource Links:
Fair Play Cards
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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May 21, 2024
May 21, 2024
1hr 16 min
Welcome to Episode 236 of Beyond the Bump! This week, we're excited to kick off our first Bumpies on Board episode with our lovely VA, Clare Watson. Clare shares her heartfelt journey as a mum of two, discussing everything from CMPA (Cow's Milk Protein Allergy) and tongue ties to her struggles with postnatal anxiety and depression. Her honesty and warmth make this episode truly special. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
Resource Links:
Fair Play Cards
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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May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024
1hr 6 min
Welcome to Episode 236 of Beyond the Bump! This week, we chatted to Maggie Chretien about a much requested topic: how do you know when to add another child to your family, whether it's going from two to three or any other number for that matter?
Things got a bit heated during this episode, and to be honest, we're not sure where we landed on the issue. But hey, we hope you enjoy it!!
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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