Beyond the Bump

How do you mother once you find out you’re going to lose yours? - a journey through grief with Claire Andrews

This week on Beyond the Bump, we’re joined by the lovely Clare Andrews — a maternal child health nurse, mum, and all-round legend. Clare’s no stranger to the poddy, and today she opens up about an incredibly personal journey: earlier this year, her mum was diagnosed with terminal cancer. 
Clare shares how she’s navigating the juggle of being both a mum and a daughter during such an emotional time. We talk about the mental, physical, and emotional load, and how grief can begin even before a loved one passes. It’s a raw and heartfelt chat about anticipatory grief, showing up for your family, and finding space for yourself amidst it all.
As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛
 
Resource links:
Download Claire’s free Thrive Parenthood app: iPhones (iOS) here or Android phones (via Google Play) here
safehandsparenting.com.au
Inherited  - Michelle Andrews on the very best and worst of life
Inherited - Vicky Andrews on cherishing the time she has left
 
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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How do we get comfortable with failing as a parent? - with Vic Vanstone

This week on Beyond the Bump, we’re thrilled to welcome back the beautiful Vicki! A few weeks ago, we chatted with Vic about sobriety — but this time, we’re diving into something different: failing as a mum. We talk about what failure can look like, how we can make peace with it, and why we’re still more than enough despite our stumbles. It’s a raw, real, and reassuring conversation for every parent.
As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛
 
Resource links:
drunkmummysobermummy.com
Follow Victoria on IG: @drunkmummysobermummy
Pre-order Mumming here
 
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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💙 BYTB: Growing from boy to father - when will you be ready? Navigating your rite of passage, with Jason from Raising Fathers

Welcome to EP19 of Beyond The Balls!
This is a chat with the amazing Jason Seeman from Raising Fathers on the rite of passage that is growing from boy to man then a father. 
Jason is a fatherhood guide, educator, and facilitator with over a decade of experience creating programs like Raising Fathers, The Rites of Passage Institute and The Man Cave. 
Whether he’s helping men embrace the challenges of fatherhood, designing bespoke rites of passage, or sharing his reflections through Raising Fathers, Jason is driven by a singular purpose: to elevate fatherhood and help men step into this sacred role with confidence, intention, and heart; something Beyond The Balls is completely on board with!
We talk about what it means to transition to fatherhood in an unhealthy manner, including the situation every father has been in, which is giving up who he once was, knowing that time at the pub might be a bit more scarce - but that’s OK! Fatherhood is to be celebrated and it is ok to mourn who you once were, in order to accept and celebrate who you now are. 
We thank Jason for his time, YA LEGEND!
 
Resource links:
Website: www.raising-fathers.com
Instagram: @raising_fathers
 
Beyond the Balls is a fatherhood podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Chi Lo, a Beyond The Bump production. This podcast is targeted at dads, dads to be, their partners and anyone interested in the journey of fatherhood. 
We believe that every dad wants to be the best they can be so our purpose is to entertain, educate and empower our audience. We promise to have open and honest discussions in the hope to leave you feeling more supported after every listen. Join us in celebrating the ups and downs of fatherhood today!
Yeah the dads!
Follow us on Instagram: @beyondtheballs.podcast
Follow Jayde on Instagram: @londonxboston
Follow Chi on Instagram: @chi_lo
Follow @yummmchi for some cooking adventures!
 
This episode is proudly sponsored by Haakaa!
Get 10% off at haakaa.co.nz with the code BEYONDTHEBUMP

Is my child highly sensitive and what can I do to support them?! - with psychologist, Rachel Samson

This week on Beyond the Bump, we’re joined by the lovely Rachel—aka @australianpsychologist on Instagram! Rachel helps parents raise happy, emotionally healthy kids, and in this episode, we dive into the topic of highly sensitive children. What does “highly sensitive” really mean? Is it a real thing? Could your child be one? And most importantly, how can we support them? Tune in for a warm and insightful chat full of practical tips and reassurance.
As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛
 
Resource links:
Follow Rachel on IG: @australianpsychologist
 
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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Is ‘Mummy Wine Culture’ making parenting harder? - talking sobriety & being sober curious with Vic Vanstone

This week on Beyond the Bump, we’re joined by the lovely Vic for a super honest and uplifting chat all about sobriety and motherhood. We dive into the whole “mummy wine culture” — is it a harmless escape or doing more harm than good? Jayde opens up about her own journey with drinking and sobriety, while Sophie shares her thoughts on being sober curious. Whether you’re on your own sober path or just wondering what it’s all about, this episode is a warm, non-judgy space to explore it.
 
Resource links:
Follow Vic on IG: @drunkmummysobermummy
A Thousand Wasted Sundays
Sober Awkward
 
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 do you wish you knew as a first time mum? - with Sophie & Jayde

This week on Beyond the Bump, we’re getting real about all the things we wish we knew as first-time mums! Sophie and Jayde chat about the surprises, the struggles, and the game-changing lessons they’ve learned along the way. And as always we hope you love the episode as much as we did!
 
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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💙 BYTB: Grief. Turning the loss of your child into a beautiful legacy with Jonny Casella from Mackenzie’s Mission

Welcome to EP18 of Beyond The Balls!
This is a chat with the amazing Jonny Casella on grief, loss, love and dealing with this worst tragedy any parent could face. Jonny’s first child Mackenzie was a perfect little baby – the picture of health but at 10 weeks old, she was diagnosed with a condition called spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) – a severe inherited neuromuscular condition without a cure. 
Jonny and his wife Rachael were shattered by the news. The couple had no family history of genetic conditions and undertook all the recommended preparations to have a healthy child. They had never heard of SMA and were not aware that they were both genetic carriers for the condition. As ‘carriers’, the couple do not have the condition themselves, but have an increased chance of having a child with SMA.
In October 2017, Mackenzie Casella passed away at just seven months and 11 days old. Believing no couple should face this tragedy, the Casellas launched a campaign calling for reproductive genetic carrier screening to be routine and free for all prospective parents in Australia. This would become Mackenzie’s Mission.
What they have achieved through adversity is one of the most inspiring stories you will listen to. We thank Jonny for his time, vulnerability and willingness to share his story.
 
Resource links:
Mackenzie’s Mission
Rachael’s Episode on Beyond The Bump
Lumi Health
Jonny’s Instagram
 
Beyond the Balls is a fatherhood podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Chi Lo, a Beyond The Bump production. This podcast is targeted at dads, dads to be, their partners and anyone interested in the journey of fatherhood. 
We believe that every dad wants to be the best they can be so our purpose is to entertain, educate and empower our audience. We promise to have open and honest discussions in the hope to leave you feeling more supported after every listen. Join us in celebrating the ups and downs of fatherhood today!
Yeah the dads!
 
Follow us on Instagram: @beyondtheballs.podcast
Follow Jayde on Instagram: @londonxboston
Follow Chi on Instagram: @chi_lo
Follow @yummmchi for some cooking adventures!
 
This episode is proudly sponsored by Comfy Koalas!
Our good friends at Comfy Koalas are offering a $35 discount on your first box of nappies or wipes for a limited time only. Use code BEYOND35 at checkout.

So, what’s the going rate from the tooth fairy nowadays? An entertaining Q&A all about teeth, with the Tooth Fairy Dr Beth

Today on the poddy, we chat with the lovely Dr. Beth—aka the Tooth Fairy! (Heads up: there’s some tooth fairy talk in this one.) We never imagined a conversation about teeth and dentistry could be so fun, but we learned so much! Many parents feel ashamed or anxious about their kids’ teeth, worried about being judged at the dentist. Dr. Beth shares practical tips and reassurance to help ease those fears and make dental visits less daunting. 
We hope this episode gives you confidence and puts your mind at ease. And as always we hope you love the episode as much as we did!
 
Resources links:drbethanystoothtales.com
Follow Dr. Bth on IG: @drbethanystoothtales
 
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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Is Sophie a secret slob? Shaking off the ‘shoulds’ of motherhood - with Fiona from Mama Matters

Today on the poddy, we welcome back the amazing Fiona from Mama Matters! If you haven’t heard of her, you’re in for a treat—we highly recommend giving her a follow. In this episode, we dive into the pressures of motherhood and how to shake off the “shoulds” to focus on what truly matters to you. It’s all about tuning into your values and letting go of unrealistic expectations.
We hope you love this chat as much as we did—enjoy the episode!
 
Resources links:mamamatters.com.au
Follow Fiona on IG: @mamamatter.au
Listen to our episode with Kacey Edwards: How can we raise our girls to like themselves?
 
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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💙 BYTB: Doctor! My partner is pregnant, what can I do to help? A Q&A with Dr. Hugh Porter, obstetrician

Welcome to EP17 of Beyond The Balls!
Dr. Hugh Porter is an obstetrician, husband, legend and father of two!
He’s experienced an amazingly varied career and quite a lot of life, so we thought there was no one more qualified to help us out with some Q&A from our audience.
We answer questions as sticky as ‘my wife wants a Caesarean but I think she can do it naturally’ all the way to ‘what’s the weirdest pregnancy craving you’ve heard of?’ with entertaining results.
We thank Dr. Porter for his time and I can guarantee you he’ll be back for round 2! This was an amazing interview and he blew us away with his knowledge, candour and approach to obstetrics. Thank you to all the Ballers who submitted questions via Instagram.
Resource links:
Dr. Hugh Porter’s Instagram
 
Beyond the Balls is a fatherhood podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Chi Lo, a Beyond The Bump production. This podcast is targeted at dads, dads to be, their partners and anyone interested in the journey of fatherhood. 
We believe that every dad wants to be the best they can be so our purpose is to entertain, educate and empower our audience. We promise to have open and honest discussions in the hope to leave you feeling more supported after every listen. Join us in celebrating the ups and downs of fatherhood today!
Yeah the dads!
 
Follow us on Instagram: @beyondtheballs.podcast
Follow Jayde on Instagram: @londonxboston
Follow Chi on Instagram: @chi_lo
Follow @yummmchi for some cooking adventures!
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