Beyond the Bump

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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**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)
Come say hey over on Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast TikTok @beyondthebumppodcastFacebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group 
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If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here. 
We couldn’t do this without you, Bumpies. If you’re liking what you’re hearing, we’d love it if you could send us to a mama mate or leave a 5 star review.

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)
Come say hey over on Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast TikTok @beyondthebumppodcastFacebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group 
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If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here. 
We couldn’t do this without you, Bumpies. If you’re liking what you’re hearing, we’d love it if you could send us to a mama mate or leave a 5 star review.

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)
Come say hey over on Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast TikTok @beyondthebumppodcastFacebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group 
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If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here. 
We couldn’t do this without you, Bumpies. If you’re liking what you’re hearing, we’d love it if you could send us to a mama mate or leave a 5 star review.

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)
Come say hey over on Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast TikTok @beyondthebumppodcastFacebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group 
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If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here. 
We couldn’t do this without you, Bumpies. If you’re liking what you’re hearing, we’d love it if you could send us to a mama mate or leave a 5 star review.
 

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
This episode is proudly sponsored by Babybee. Discover the brand new Alto pram and explore the full Babybee range at babybeeonline.com 
Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
Come say hey over on Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast TikTok @beyondthebumppodcastFacebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group 
Sign up to our monthly newsletter here for BTS, recommendations, outfits and more.
If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here. 
We couldn’t do this without you, Bumpies. If you’re liking what you’re hearing, we’d love it if you could send us to a mama mate or leave a 5 star review.

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)
Come say hey over on Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast TikTok @beyondthebumppodcastFacebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group 
Sign up to our monthly newsletter here for BTS, recommendations, outfits and more.
If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here. 
We couldn’t do this without you, Bumpies. If you’re liking what you’re hearing, we’d love it if you could send us to a mama mate or leave a 5 star review.

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?
 
This episode is brought to you by WaterWipes™, the only baby wipes certified skin microbiome friendly by MyMicrobiome. Get yours at Coles or head to waterwipes.com
Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
Come say hey over on Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast TikTok @beyondthebumppodcastFacebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group 
Sign up to our monthly newsletter here for BTS, recommendations, outfits and more.
If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here. 
We couldn’t do this without you, Bumpies. If you’re liking what you’re hearing, we’d love it if you could send us to a mama mate or leave a 5 star review.

This is an emotional episode of the Bumpie Group Chat and we’re feeling it. Jayde isn’t in a great place right now and she shares the weight of it all. Sophie wanted her feelings back and is now asking if you should be careful what you wish for. We dive into…
Jayde has a heavy and vulnerable share. Life isn’t in a good place and family life feels hard
Parenting a teen is like postpartum
Does the ‘village’ drop off after kids start school? 
Sophie has been on the verge of tears non-stop since the IUD came out and it led to a panic attack
A guy posting his own thirst trap - confident or ick?
Rude or Fabulous? 3 grown men order a juice box 
Am I The Asshole? When you plan your child’s birthday party and your husband comes in last minute with plans
Communication and validation for the win
 
This episode is proudly sponsored by Babybee. Discover the brand new Alto pram and explore the full Babybee range at babybeeonline.com 
 
Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
Come say hey over on Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast TikTok @beyondthebumppodcastFacebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group 
Sign up to our monthly newsletter here for BTS, recommendations, outfits and more.
If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here. 
We couldn’t do this without you, Bumpies. If you’re liking what you’re hearing, we’d love it if you could send us to a mama mate or leave a 5 star review.

Can we move past rigid stereotypes in order to better understand and support our autistic children? To dive into this, we speak to Dr Krishna Jadav Carle who explains all the ways in which autism can present in children. She is a developmental paediatrician and Director of ACCESS Paediatric Clinic. In her book, What’s My Colour On The Spectrum?, Dr Krishna introduces the Rainbow Model, a framework to help better understand the huge variety within autism. This is such a valuable episode and we learned so much. We discuss…
The diagnostic criteria and categories Dr Krishna is seeing in clinic
How autistic nervous systems interpret perceived threats
Why are more kids being diagnosed with autism these days? 
What would a world look like if it was completely supportive of autistic people?
The biggest barriers to families getting a diagnosis
The stigma around autism and its stereotypes
Deep diving into each colour of the Rainbow Model to better understand the huge range of needs of autistic kids
Masking and delayed diagnoses
Moving within the framework rather than being limiting
Safety and dysregulation for autistic children (and their families)
Strategies to help deescalate and coregulate
How can we learn more to help our kids?
Seeing your own missed diagnosis within your autistic children
 
Links mentioned in the episode:
ACCESS Paediatric Clinic: https://www.accesspaediatricclinic.com.au
Book: What’s My Colour On The Spectrum?
 
 
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)
Come say hey over on Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast TikTok @beyondthebumppodcastFacebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group 
Sign up to our monthly newsletter here for BTS, recommendations, outfits and more.
If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here. 
We couldn’t do this without you, Bumpies. If you’re liking what you’re hearing, we’d love it if you could send us to a mama mate or leave a 5 star review.