Beyond the Bump

How can I better communicate and set boundaries with my in-laws, parents, partner and other important people in my life? - with family therapist & speech pathologist Claire Barbagallo

We are constantly asked for advice when it comes to tension with in-laws, grandparents, relationships and more. Setting boundaries is easier said than done! To help us help you, we spoke to clinical family therapist and speech pathologist, Claire Barbagallo, all about communicating with the key people in our lives. We discuss…
What do you do if your MIL wants to share your children on social media and you’re not okay with it? 
Shifting from boundaries = conflict to boundaries as a form of healthy communication 
How to get grandparents on the same parenting page as you
Your non-negotiable parenting values
Explaining the ‘why’ to grandparents
Focusing on the new opportunities that come from a boundary
When the boundary needs to be repeated
Communicating with our partner in an argument vs sweeping it under the rug
Arguments in front of your children - do we address it with our kids?
Self compassion and regulation as communication tools
How can we help communicate something a bit more subtly?
When family or friends parent very differently to you
Enmeshment and guilt within families
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Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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Bumpie Group Chat: what parenting boxes have you put yourself in? Plus, we share your inappropriate songs from your childhood

Mother’s Day has come and gone and we unpack our thoughts around the day - can we take the wins for what they are? We just want to feel seen! We also jump into…
Sophie’s sinking smoothly into Term 2
Shout out to the single and solo mums on Mother’s Day
Craft mum realisations and cutting the parenting labels
Filling up your cup alongside your child’s feels like a hack
Screen time for the win, it doesn’t have to be demonised all the time 
Sophie watched The Sweetest Thing with her whole family… enough said 
We share Bumpies hilarious inappropriate song lyric experiences  
 
This episode is brought to you by WaterWipes, the only baby wipes certified skin microbiome friendly, by MyMicrobiome.
 
Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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How did you rebuild your “village” in a new country!? Living abroad, being estranged from your own mother, PND and more - with Kerrene Taylor

We speak a lot about finding a village, but what do you do when you’ve moved across the world and find yourself starting from scratch? Kerrene Taylor (@kerrenetaylor) is an American mum living in Western Australia, documenting the honest reality of becoming a mother far from home - without the village most of us assumed we'd have. We discuss…
How Kerrene met her now-husband and moved to Perth
Moving into motherhood without a relationship with her mum
How Kerrene explored remothering herself before having children
The term ‘morning’ sickness needs to be cancelled
Her birth and postpartum journey as isolation crept in
Finding new friends is like dating (daunting!)
Becoming diagnosed with PND 
The spectrum of sleep help
Experiencing rage for the first real time and its impact on her relationship
A small window into the maternal experience in Australia VS the USA
Kerrene’s words of advice for new parents seeking a village
 
Listen to Kerrene’s podcast, the No Village Club where she shares her journey of building a village where she is now.
 
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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Bumpie Group Chat: the girls’ trip rundown, what we actually want on Mother’s Day and do the lyrics our kids listen to matter?

he Bumpie Group Chat is back after a two-week break so we have lots to catch up on! We jump straight into…
How was Jayde’s girls trip to the USA for a country music festival? 
The lead up to a girls trip might be even better than the holiday itself 
An emergency evacuation at StageCoach 🫣
Jayde’s fallen out of love with singer Riley and more in love with her husband, Harry
Their emotional couples therapy breakthrough
Sophie’s got a threenager on her hands 
A Mother’s Day hot take - is just saying exactly what you want a win-win for everyone?
Tea towels are a girls best friend…
Kids and mature song lyrics - how are we approaching this!? 
 
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)
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How do we navigate parenting in a digital world? - with Dr Jo Orlando, researcher into kids and tech

Has ‘screen time’ become a dirty word when it comes to our kids? Can we safely support them to use technology that is constantly evolving? There is a lot of fear around screens but it feels overwhelming when they’re such a big part of our lives. We want to remove the shame so we chat to researcher Dr Jo Orlando about how we navigate parenting in a digital world. We discuss…
Is screen time black and white for all children? 
Screens as a tool for connection and communication when you’re a tween/teen
Rest or stimulation? Can screens be used for relaxation?
Reflecting on how screens are being used rather than time limits
Fostering hobbies and activities off screens
How our brains are trained to want the constant change of ideas screens offer
Is there a point when kids are missing out if they have no or strict screen time?
Snapchat and its problematic friendship dynamics
Settings, apps and open conversations with your tweens and teens
Phone usage for your children and the ‘shopping centre’ analogy
The pros and cons of the social media ban
What do parents need to know about AI?
Building critical thinking skills in our children
Online gaming - yes or no?
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Life 360
 
This episode is proudly sponsored by Michael Hill. Shop their Mother's Day collection in store or online at michaelhill.com.au.
 
Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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What do you do when you share your whole life online…and it completely implodes? - with Bella Messina

Imagine sharing your life on social media every day until one day, your relationship begins to implode. How do you show up? What do you share? Bella Messina is a single mum to 2 daughters, sharing her motherhood journey on her podcast, Tiktok and Instagram. We dive in...
Bella shares her journey leading up to her first pregnancy and struggling with HG throughout
How her mental health declined but she still gaslit herself into thinking how she ‘should be grateful’
At one point do we feel ‘worthy’ of help with mental health? Bella shares how each day was a struggle but the lifeline that came with sharing this online
Receiving a lot of backlash and online hate during a difficult stage of life but the perspective shift that helped her push past it
The importance of professional help and therapy
Bella’s marriage ended abruptly - how she found out and her immediate reaction as a SAHM with no independent income living with her in-laws
Navigating a sudden breakup as a content creator - how do you decide what to share? 
What is the FIRST step Bella took in discovering her new self?
Dating after divorce and how she found love again
Introducing your new partner to your kids and approaching co-parenting with your ex
Bella’s advice for mums going on the same journey
 
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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Bumpie Group Chat: germy ball pits, hospital nerves & what is pregnancy announcement etiquette?

It’s the final week of school holidays and we have some ups and downs for you, Bumpies! Sophie is still solo parenting while her husband is away and it’s getting old… time to come home Nick! Jayde had a rough time with a hospital visit for her daughter, but will be on the up once she packs her bags (last minute, of course) for a girl’s trip. We chat about…
Sophie’s at THAT stage of the school holidays - whimsy has been knocked down a peg thanks to fevers, sleep deprivation and sibling rivalry
Jayde’s feeling fried after Mia going in for surgery - there is something so gut-wrenching about seeing your child go under
On a lighter note, Jayde is off to the US with a friend this weekend for a music concert! 
Why do we go into preparation overdrive when we leave our kids with their other very capable parent!? 
We share some Bumpie’s hilarious and awkward stories about their puberty, sex and dating chats after our episode with Pippin Girl earlier this week
Someone has sent in an AITA - should she have let her friend soak up the congrats for her first pregnancy before she announced her own?
 
This episode is proudly sponsored by Bonds. Join us at The Village Walk, a free morning event for new and expectant parents at Centennial Park, Sydney on Saturday 9 May. See the event details here.
 
Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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How do we have the hard chats? Talking to our kids/tweens/teens about puberty, sex, relationships and more? - with Em Tabacaru

You might remember when your parents tried to speak to you about The Birds and The Bees. Or they left a book about puberty for you on your bed one day. Maybe they left a box of pads in the bathroom? Today we speak to Em from Pippin Girl about how to have the awkward chats with our kids about puberty, sex, consent, relationships and more - and do it a little better than how our parents might have done it! We discuss…
When and how to start discussing body changes with your children
Taking your child’s personality into account when broaching bigger topics
The puberty chat - what do we even say?
What puberty may look like for boys and girls
Preparing your daughter for puberty and her period 
What questions are students asking in schools? What are they actually wanting to know!?
Sex and pleasure 
Approaching the topic of consent with our kids and how despite awareness, society still has a long way to go 
Preparing your child for dating and relationships
The importance of boundary setting and receiving someone’s no
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This episode is proudly sponsored by Lyden Lane, estate planning made simple for families. You can listen to our episode with Tess here.
Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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Bumpie Group Chat: a case for a mental load holiday, what is adult gift etiquette nowadays, the dummy has officially been ditched and can I discipline my friend’s kids?

We kick off this week’s Bumpie Group Chat episode with a petition for mandatory seasonal Mental Load Holidays. Can you imagine!? Sophie is staying with her parents for the school holidays and she’s finding parenting way more manageable. We also chat about…
Is most of the day-to-day of parenting actually made challenging by our mental load, not necessarily the kids themselves?
Jayde wants to know what is the etiquette these days when it comes to giving gifts? If you’re attending an adult’s birthday, what is the protocol!?
Speaking of celebrating, partying in your 30s hits different. No amount of Hydralite made a difference for Jayde over the weekend. Whether it’s a hangover, exhaustion or a babysitter, we discuss how the cost of a night out is high these days. So, is it worth it?
Jayde’s had a UTI and has learned an important lesson
Sophie’s back with an exciting update - Pearl has officially ditched the dummy!
We chat about a contentious AITA - is it okay to discipline a friend’s child? What is okay and what is an overstep?
 
This episode is proudly sponsored by iL Tutto and their new Mocha colourway. Get your sneak peek here.
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Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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What is Matrescence? The biggest transition of a mother’s life, let’s talk about it - with Claire Tonti

Matrescence. You might have never heard of it or maybe you’ve seen it doing the rounds on social media lately. It’s actually the biggest transition any human will go through in life and it’s reserved specifically for mothers. So, if it’s so massive… why is it so unknown? We speak to Claire Tonti, matrescence activist, filmmaker, singer and songwriter, to learn more. We say it often, but this really is a must-listen for everyone, mother or not! 
We discuss…
What actually is matrescence? And why haven’t we heard about it until recently (if ever!?)
The neurological and hormonal changes women experience when they become a mother
When did it become a ‘badge of honour’ to try and not change when becoming a mum?
How the fight for gender equality meant we had to dampen the importance of parenting
The beauty and level-up that we go through as a result of matrescence
How educating and empowering women at every stage of life benefits us all
Leaning into creativity as a way to process these changes
Embracing slowness and rest as a radical movement
“The album of queefs” - you’d have to listen there to get it
Do fathers experience something similar?
+ plenty more!
 
Links mentioned in this episode:
Amy Taylor-Kabbaz - matrescence activist
Oscar Serralach’s research
Matrescence by Lucy Jones 
Yoga nidra for deep rest
Nat Bartsch - composer and music designed to help babies sleep
 
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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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.