Beyond the Bump

Wanna get to know us better? If you don’t, good on ya - with Sophie & Jayde

Our 133rd episode of Beyond the Bump, is proudly sponsored by us!! You asked us questions and we answer them:
How did you guys meet and how did your friendship blossom?
How do you start a podcast and make is successful?
How did you navigate the shift in the relationship with partner and new baby?
What was your first ever job?
Do you girls ever fight, disagree, or argue?
Did you change any online habits after the kid’s cyber safety episode?
Where is your line when it comes to stag/bucks’ night? (ie strip clubs)
Have you seen each other naked?
How did Sophie and Gemma from We Don’t Have Time For This podcast meet?
What did Jayde do before the podcast and kids?
Do you see or speak to any of your ex-boyfriends?
Be honest, how lively is your sex life?
What is the one thing you love about one another?
And so much more!!
 
Goodies mentioned:
Listen to our episode about kid’s cyber safety: Are out kids safe online? – with Sarah from Secure Foundations
Listen to We Don’t Have Time For This with Gemma Peanut and Kate Reeves
 
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. 

Why is my bub so unsettled? - with paediatrician, Dr Golly

In our 132nd episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Dr Golly all about unsettled bubs! As always, if whatever you’re doing is working, then keep doing that… but if you are looking for some help then this episode is for you!
What is colic, reflux and reflux disease and when should we be worried?
Do things like probiotics and colic drops help with an unsettled baby?
Why is there so much noise and controversy around burping?
If you are burping and it’s just not working, what are some tips for better active burping?
Witching Hour!! Why does it have to exists and are there ways to prevent it?
If you do have an unsettled baby, what are some signs to look out for that it may be allergies or intolerances?
As a breastfeeding mother, are there any intolerances that commonly get cut out?
Tips for unsettled bubs in cars
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. 

Thinking of conceiving? What you need to know about Pre-conception Genetic Testing - with Zoe, genetic counsellor, from Eugene

In our 131st episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Zoë Milgrom from Eugene. Zoë is a trained genetic counsellor and she answers all our question about pre-conception genetic testing.
What is a genetic counsellor?
What is Eugene? And what prompted Zoe to start Eugene?
What exactly is pre-conception genetic testing/genetic carrier screening?
Is family history a good predictor of whether or not you’re likely to have a child with an inherited genetic condition?
What does genetic testing look for? And why are some of the things not detectable/tested?
If you do a genetic test and discover that your child might be a carrier of a particular genetic condition, what happens next?
Is the father/sperm donor always tested?
How does genetic carrier screening differ from the NIPT Harmony Test? And should you do both?
What is the cost of pre-conception genetic testing/genetic carrier screening?
Does preconception genetic testing/genetic carrier screening have any impact on life insurance/health insurance?
If you’re already doing IVF, is pre-conception genetic testing/genetic carrier screening still necessary?
And SO MUCH MORE!
 
Goodies mentioned:
Eugene
 
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 OK? Chatting mental health - with Chelsea Pottenger

In our 130th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Chelsea Pottenger. Chelsea is an author, mindfulness and meditation coach, as well as the founder of EQ Minds, a company that empowers and educates people to take care of their mental health and performance.
Chelsea talks about her journey from corporate to psychology student
Both Jayde and Chelsea talk about the importance of accepting and owning your anxiety
Had Chelsea experienced anxiety and depression before her PND and PNA?
Both Jayde and Chelsea open up about how they were unaware of the connection between their historical anxiety and depression and their PND and PNA
What is the Gidget Foundation and what do they do?
The stigma behind mental illness medications!! Why self-care, meditation and mindfulness are important for the prevention of some mental illnesses, BUT how sometimes when need more
The difficulty of slowing down and taking care of our mental health when we have big dreams and goals we’re working towards
How to start meditating especially if you find it intimidating
The dangers of toxic positivity that we often see on social media
There are so many overlaps with symptoms of ‘normal’ post partum and feelings of PND and PNA. How do we know if what we’re feeling is okay or we need to seek professional help?
Chelsea talks about her new book, The Mindful High Performer
Trigger warning!! Chelsea touches on her previous suicidal ideations in this episode, so if you’re in a vulnerable space right now perhaps give this episode a skip!
 
Goodies mentioned:
EQ Minds
Chelsea’s podcast, EQ MINDS, Recharge Your Mental Health
Gidget Foundation
Mediation Apps: Calm, Headspace, Insight Timer
Pre-order Chelsea’s book, The Mindful High Performer by Chelsea
 
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 - Ovaries. Talk about them - with Camilla Freeman-Topper of Camilla & Marc

Today's BONUS 129th episode of Beyond the Bump is a little more on the serious side!We chat with the beautiful Camilla Freeman-Topper, the creative director of Camilla and Marc, all about their campaign to raise awareness for ovarian cancer!
The mission and purpose behind the Ovaries.Talk About Them campaign
A common misconception about early detection tests for ovarian cancer?
What was the drive for Camilla and Marc to start the Talk About Them campaign?
Tips on juggling mum-life and work-life
It’s currently fashion week in Sydney!! What are some up-and-coming fashion trends for 2022?
Tips for working our wardrobe to make us feel good!!! Especially women who don't really feel like themselves post partum
Tips for trying to look our best when we are time poor
And so much MORE!
  
Goodies mentioned:
You can buy the Ovaries. Talk About Them merch at your nearest Camilla and Marc boutique or online at camillaandmarc.com
Ovaries. Talk About Them donation page
Tracy Anderson
 
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 was it like discovering you’re gay while being married with kids!? - with Gemma Gillard

In our 128th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Gemma Gillard. Jayde met Gemma at an event a few weeks ago where she learnt about her incredible story. This is such an important conversation and there are so many layers to it - whether you're questioning your sexuality, going through a separation, or in a post partum funk, this episode is for you!
Gemma talks about growing up with a father who was not openly gay
Gemma talks about her experience having sex in a heterosexual relationship
Gemma talks about the initial conversation she had with her then male partner about being gay and his responses
Gemma talks about hitting rock bottom - giving up her mortgage and all per possessions and moving into her mum’s spare room with her kids
Does Gemma have sole custody of the kids?
Gemma talks about struggling to find a house as a single mum after moving out of her mum’s spare room
Gemma talks about coming out to her parents
How can we raise our kids to not just see heterosexuality as the default?
For listeners who may be in similar situations as your, what were the feelings throughout your life that really made you feel that you were gay?
Gemma talks about thinking she was a bisexual asexual for a part of her life
When Gemma started having sex with women, was that intimidating? Like how do you know where to begin?
For whatever reason, if any of our listeners are in relationships that aren’t right and separation is on the cards, what tips does Gemma have for them
Goes Gemma think she’ll have any more kids in the future?
 
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 - We tell YOUR Monster-In-Law WTF moments - with Sophie and Jayde

We are here with the very first BONUS episode of 2022!
This has been demanded for a lonnnnggg time!!! We asked you guys to send in your in-law stories and as always (because we can't help it) we're gong to give you our two cents worth and maybe even dish out some advice - take it or leave it.
These are going to be ABSOLUTE RIPPERS 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. 

Are our kids safe online? - with Sarah from Secure Foundations

In our 126th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Sara Bolitho from Secure Foundations. We've had Sarah on the poddy before where we spoke about body autonomy and speaking to our kids about consent (EP106 is you haven’t already listened!) However, this episode focuses purely on our kids' online safety.
Now we have to admit, this is episode quite a hectic one, and you may not step away feeling ‘lighter than you did before’, but it's still an important conversation to be had.
We know that there is some dark shit out there on the internet - that's no surprise to anyone. Our aim for this episode is to give people permission to use this information as they will; we definitely do NOT want to make anyone feel guilty if their kids have screen-time as we know how difficult parenting is and sometimes that is your only break for the day.
Trigger warning!! There are discussions about child abuse, online child abuse material and suicide, so if you're already feeling like you're in a very vulnerable position of parenting we give you complete permission to not listen to this episode - we will not be offended.
Is there an age that we should we be giving our kids a phone?
What about Kids YouTube? Is that secure or not?
Is it best to have an honest conversation with our kids about the potential dangers they could come across online? Or is it best to just keep them innocent?
What kinds of things should we be telling our kids when it comes to talking to them about their online safety?
Why doesn’t Sarah have her kids on the internet or social media? And questions Sarah want’s our audience to consider when it comes to posting our kids online.
Does Sarah see a positive outcome for our children and the internet?
When should we talk to our kids about pornography, internet safety and sexting? And some examples of how to have this conversation.
What can we do as parents to keep our kids safe online and on social media?
What about Facebook Kids?
What warning signs should we be looking out for? When should we be alarmed?
If our kids are using devices, do those restricted access type things work? And at what age do you stop controlling and monitoring their devices?
How can you help a child after a traumatic event?
 
Goodies mentioned
@securefoundations
 
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 how is it reallllly travelling overseas with a toddler post covid!? ⁃ with fashion influencer @lisadanielle on motherhood, her c-section, travel, social media and so much more!

In our 125th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Lisa Danielle all about motherhood and her recent travels overseas with her almost 2-year-old. We know a lot of you are starting to book trips now that international travel has opened again, and a lot of you have written to us recently asking for tips on travelling with kids - so here you go!
How did Lisa know when she ready to have a baby given her very aspirational lifestyle? Was she worried that having a baby would drop a bomb on that?
Was Lisa pregnant when Covid hit?
Did Lisa have a planned c-section?
How can friends and family help during c-section recovery?
Did Lisa ever toy with the idea of not showing her baby’s face on social media?
Is Lisa as 'put together' as she appears on social media?
Did breastfeeding come easy to Lisa?
Lisa talks about travelling with a bub; what are some worthwhile things to pack for a flight
How did Lisa deal with jet lag and her bub's sleep schedule?
How does Lisa feel about having a second child?
And SOO 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.

Shame on you snap back culture! How can we ACCEPT our bodies in different stages of life!? - with Jen of MumSafe

In our 124th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Jen, the founder of MumSafe, all about postpartum body issues and this idea of snapping back to our pre-baby bodies and looking like we've never had children!
When it comes to mass media and general conversations about “real” postpartum and “real” mum life, are we heading in the right direction or is it getting worse?
Why does society always compliment someone when they lose weight, when in reality, the weight loss could be a reason being stress and/or postnatal depression?
The unhealthy and unrealistic mindset of “snapping back” to our pre-baby body.
Advice to women who have always been affected by body image and are terrified of what their body will look like after birth. 
Is it okay to have wishes to look smaller and leaner?
Why we need to shift our focus from body-love to body-acceptance.
C-sections!!! Advice to women who are struggling with insecurities over their c-section scars as well as the inability to exercise. 
How and when to know when we can safely return to movement and exercise postpartum. 
Tips for pregnant women who are worried about this next stage of life.
And so much MORE!!!
We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode!
Goodies mentioned:@mumsafe.com.auFREE exercise program for a safe return  to exerciseBeyond 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.