Beyond the Bump

Gender stereotypes! How can we be kinder and more accepting human beings? - with Scott

In our 123rd episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Scott all about gender stereotypes and how we can be kinder and more accepting human beings.
Scott talks about when his son first decided that he wanted to wear dresses 
How to overcome those feelings of discomfort as parents when our children don’t fit into the ‘typical’ gender stereotypes?
How can we educate the older generation that gender stereotypes shouldn’t exist anymore?
How to respond to people who pass judgement on allowing our children to do things that may not be within their gender stereotype? 
How do we discuss gender and pronouns with our kids?
How do we respond to our kids when they ask us to label whether someone is a man or woman?
How do we raise our kids to be more accepting?
And MUCH MORE!!!
We hope you absolutely LOVE this 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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What’s the reality of being a neurodivergent mama & how can we better understand those with Autism/ADHD? - with Annie Crowe

In our 121st episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Annie, a disabled, Autistic lawyer who has ADHD, dyslexia, and dysgraphia. 
Trigger warning! We touch on eating disorders and suicidal ideation in this episode!!!
What is neurodiversity? And when is someone classified a neurodivergent?
What is person-first vs identity-first language? And why do a lot of Autistic adults not like person-first language?
What is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)? And what was Annie’s journey in getting diagnosed with EDS?
Why the ‘Autistic spectrum’ is not a continuum of severity? 
What is one of the biggest reasons why girls and women with Autism go undiagnosed?
What are Annie’s thoughts on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as a treatment option for autism? 
What is a ‘refrigerator mum’ and why did they blame these mum’s for having Autistic kids in the past?
What are some typical Autistic traits? And what should you do if you’re undiagnosed and think you may have it?
What is interoception and proprioception? And why is interoception very common for autistic adults?
Did Annie have any reservations about becoming a mother?
The likelihood of Autistic women developing pre-natal and post-natal depression. 
The ramifications of the lack of understanding, diagnosis, support, and acceptance when it comes to neurodivergent people.
How can we as parents raise our neurotypical kids to have greater compassion and understanding for neurodivergent kids?
And SO MUCH MORE!!!
We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode!
 
Goodies mentioned:The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine AronMealBoard AppLoop EarplugsAnnie’s Instagram - @nd.millennial
 
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 the heck do you travel around Aus with kids!? - with Bec Lorrimer aka @tripinavan

In our 121st episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Bec from Trip in a Van all about the adventurous life that she lives. Bec has been on the road travelling Australia with her family for the past 6 years!!
In terms of family logistics and admin, what needs to be sorted out first before you can just pack up your entire life?
Is the cost of living on the road more expensive than living in a house?
What adjustments did Bec have to make to be around her three kids and partner all the time? 
How do Bec and her partner find the time (and space!) to have sex?
What about on-the-road schooling? How does Bec and her partner make it work?
What happens when you or one of the kids gets sick on the road?
How often does Bec hit a maintenance/repair snag?
What to look out for in a four-wheel drive/caravan? And what are the must-haves inside a caravan that you cannot live without?
What is the toilet set up and what is the emptying like?
What are the sleeping arrangements? Especially when the kids were younger?
What are some products Bec thought she needed on the road and ended up not needing at all?
What are some popular remote jobs that you can do on the road?
And MUCH MORE!!!
We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode!
 
Goodies mentioned:tripinavan.com@tripinavanTIAV eBooks + Itineraries
 
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.

Does your partner need to listen to this!? - A mother’s mental labour - with psychologist, Elyse

In our 120th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with psychologist, Elyse about the mental load that mothers typically experience and some things we can do to start improving that in our relationship.
How can we better explain to our partners what a mother’s mental load actually looks and feels like? 
Are there differences between the female and male mind?
How do you help your partner understand what’s valuable to you even if they do see any value in it?
How do you explain to your partner that work mental load is not the same thing as kid-house mental load? 
Do we need to lower our expectations if we want help from our partners?
What are some constructive ways we can self-regulate our emotions and frustrations when communicating with our partner?
What is ‘intensive mothering’?
The psychology behind being ‘touched out’?
Do you have advice for mums who are struggling with mental health now and who can’t wait 2-4 months for a psychologist appointment?
And so MUCH MORE!!!
We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode!
 
Goodies mentioned:LifelinePanda Elyse's website Share to Thrive (there you'll also find more about her soon-to-be launched course on Mental Labour!)@sharetothrive
 
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.

Should my baby be ___ yet? First year milestones - with paediatric physio, Nicole

In our 119th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with paediatric physio, Nicole all about why not to worry about reaching those gross motor milestone with our little ones!!
When it comes to gross motor skills, why is it that kids can differ so much?
Let’s get real about milestones! What are milestones and when should parents be concerned about them?
How often should we be doing tummy time? And how do we get our babies to not hate it?
Is there too much time for a baby to spend in a carrier? And does that hinder development?
How do you know if your child has hip dysplasia?
Are there any concerns if your baby hits their milestones too early?
How can your toddlers fall so much and still be okay?
What is plagiocefalie? And are there things we can do to avoid it?
Should our children learn to walk in shoes or bare feet? 
What about knock-knees and bow-legged? 
And soooo MUCH MORE!!!
We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode!
 
Goodies mentioned:
Baby play academyBaby wearers associationThe Wonder Weeks App
 
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 did you handle being pregnant with a toddler & navigating a breakup during Covid? - with Greta Couldwell (Jayde’s sister-in-law)

In our 118th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Jayde’s sister-in-law and best friend Greta. We have Greta in the poddy today because of her strength - she became a single mum last year while she was pregnant with her second child. We hope this episode inspires and motivates women who are in relationships that they no longer want to be in.
We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode!
 
Goodie mentioned:Social worker at Centrelink 1800RESPECTBTB single mamas club!
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.

WTF is happening to my skin? Pregnancy skin concerns – with dermatology nurse Emily

In our 117th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with dermatology nurse Emily all about different pregnancy skin concerns:
Is it common to get skin changes during pregnancy?
Do pregnancy skin changes tend to be flare-ups of skin conditions that you’ve already suffered from in the past?
Does it tend to be that if you suffered from a certain skin condition in one pregnancy, you’ll probably have the same skin condition in another pregnancy?
Do most of these skin conditions resolve postpartum?
Are melasma and hyperpigmentation the same thing? And how do you treat them?
What changes should you make to our skin care regime if you’ve just found out you’re pregnant?
What are the benefits of LED?
Is there anything you can do to avoid skin issues during pregnancy?
Is there a difference between eczema and dermatitis? And is it genetic?
Are there any supplements for pregnancy hair loss/postpartum hair regrowth? Or is this something you just have to ride out?
Stretch marks! For those who want to avoid or decrease them, are there any oils/treatments that work?
And MUCH MORE!!!
We hope you absolutely LOVE this 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. 
Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.

Who am I? Identity changes with motherhood - with Catie Allen

In our 116th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with one of Sophie’s best mates, Catie, all about her experience through pregnancy, childbirth and post partum. We chat a lot about identity, particularly our change in identity during this time. This is an incredible episode. It’s a little bit different to our typical episodes but this one is really genuine and down to earth and 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. 
Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.

Say what?!? Understanding our little ones’ speech and language - with paediatric speech pathologist, Jamie

In our 115th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with paediatric speech pathologist, Jamie. Jamie answers all your speech and language development questions:
What is speech? What is language? And how do these differ?
What are some of the reasons that our children may have difficulties with speech sounds? 
Do tongue ties really influence speech?
How do dummies and thumb sucking affect speech?
What about sippy cups? Are they a yay or a nay?
Does screen time affect speech?
Does living in a multilingual household confuse kids speech or improve their speech?
Is it true that boys are generally slower than girls at starting to talk?
How can we encourage speaking? Is it better to talk to our kids in baby talk or normally?
Should we correct our kids when they mispronounce words (even if it’s super cute!)?
What age should we start putting emphasis on manners?
What are some causes of language and speech delays?
What’s the go with lisps?
And MUCH MORE!!!
We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode!
 
Goodies mentioned:
Follow Jamie on IG @nourished.babes
 
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 to be a supermodel and mama, no not us - with Georgia Fowler

In our 114th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with supermodel and a new mama, Georgia Fowler. 
Has Georgia experienced any sleep regression with her new bub?
Did Georgie experience any morning sickness during her pregnancy? 
Is the modelling industry changing and becoming more accepting of different body shapes and sizes?
How does Georgia feel about going back to modelling after having a baby?
Advice for anyone struggling with their pregnant or postpartum bodies
What happens behind the scenes of a Victoria secret fashion show?
Did Georgia go into the birth with any expectations?
Did Georgia and her partner choose to find out the gender of the baby or was it a surprise?
How was Georgia’s recovery from an episiotomy? 
How’s Georgia’s sex life postpartum?
And MUCH MORE!!!
 We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode!
 
Goodies mentioned:Aquamamma
  
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.