Beyond the Bump

Germs, Bugs, Sickness - When Does It End? Talking Winter Bugs - With Penny, Paediatric Nurse

Welcome to Episode 245 of Beyond the Bump! 
This week, we have the pleasure of chatting with the wonderful Penny from Sick Happens. If you don't follow her on social media yet, Penny is an incredible resource for parents and a dedicated paediatric nurse. 
We dive into the sick season, discussing common illnesses, how to prepare, and handling that nerve-wracking first day of daycare. Penny also shares practical tips to help you manage sickness before it becomes overwhelming. We had a great time, and we hope you find this episode as helpful and enjoyable as we did!
Resources mentioned:
sickhappens.com.au
Follow Penny on IG: @sick.happens
Health Direct: 1800 022 222
 
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Who Even Am I? - With Yara, Psychologist

Welcome to Episode 244 of Beyond the Bump! This week, we're excited to catch up with the wonderful Yara, a psychologist who specialises in motherhood. We've had the pleasure of chatting with her a few times before. Yara runs Life After Birth Psychology, and today, we're diving into the topic of identity loss—a feeling many of us experience but don't always know how to put into words. Join us for an honest and heartfelt conversation about navigating this part of the motherhood journey.
We hope you enjoy legends and we’re so happy to be back!!!
Resources mentioned:
fairplaylife.com
lifeafterbirth.com.au
 
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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One And Done - Am I Truly Done?! - With Hayley, Mother Of One

Welcome to Episode 243 of Beyond the Bump! This week, we chat with the incredible Hayley about her choice to be "one and done." This is a topic many of you have requested, and we were thrilled to hear Hayley’s refreshing perspective and her unapologetic attitude towards her family's decision.
We absolutely loved this conversation and hope you will too!
Enjoy the 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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Code Red: Why Has My Period Changed Since Having A Baby? Are My Hormones Okay? - With Dr Preeya Alexander

Welcome to Episode 242 of Beyond the Bump! This week, we had an amazing chat with Dr. Preeya Alexander. Dr Preeya is a GP and we brought her on because we've both noticed that our periods and cycles have changed so much since having kids, and we wanted to understand why. Dr. Alexander breaks it all down for us, explaining what's going on with our bodies and what we can do about it. 
We learned so much from this conversation and hope you will too. 
 
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Bumpies On Board With Nikeesha - Solo Mum By Choice, Sperm Donation, Chronic Illness And More

Welcome to Episode 241 of Beyond the Bump! This week, we’re excited to chat with Nikeesha, another amazing Bumpie. In this special Bumpie on Board episode, Nikeesha shares her inspiring journey as a solo mum by choice. She discusses selecting a sperm donor, navigating IVF alone, and managing her chronic illness throughout the process. Nikeesha’s story is truly a breath of fresh air. As always, we hope you enjoy the episode!
 
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4 Year Olds, Is Everything Okay?! - With Child & Family Therapist, Sarah Bolitho

Welcome to Episode 240 of Beyond the Bump! This week, we’re talking to Sarah all about four-year-olds—how they're doing, and perhaps more importantly, how their parents are holding up. Tune in for an insightful discussion filled with tips, advice, and reassurance for navigating this pivotal stage of childhood.
As always, 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.  
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Work & Parenthood, Can We Juggle It All? - With Erica, Psychologist & Career Coach

Welcome to Episode 239 of Beyond the Bump! This week, we’re thrilled to chat with the amazing Erica, a psychologist, HR expert, and career coach. Join us as we delve into the complexities of balancing work and parenting. Can we truly excel at both, or does one inevitably suffer? Erica shares her professional insights and practical tips on how to manage these dual roles effectively. 
As always, we hope you enjoy!!!
 
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Is this really a Fair Play game? Divvy up the mental load with Harry & Jayde

Welcome to Episode 237 of Beyond the Bump! This week, we have another round of Fair Play cards, and if you missed the first episode, it's all about divvying up the mental load in the household, out and about, travel, kids, you as a couple, cleaning, and everything in between—except this time we’ve flipped the participants and it’s Jayde and Harry’s turn!!
 
Resource Links:
Fair Play Cards
 
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Bumpies on Board with Clare Watson - mum of 2, CMPA, tongue ties, PND & PNA

Welcome to Episode 236 of Beyond the Bump! This week, we're excited to kick off our first Bumpies on Board episode with our lovely VA, Clare Watson. Clare shares her heartfelt journey as a mum of two, discussing everything from CMPA (Cow's Milk Protein Allergy) and tongue ties to her struggles with postnatal anxiety and depression. Her honesty and warmth make this episode truly special. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
 
Resource Links:
Fair Play Cards
 
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Hey Google, Should I have a third child?! - with Maggie Chretien

Welcome to Episode 236 of Beyond the Bump! This week, we chatted to Maggie Chretien about a much requested topic: how do you know when to add another child to your family, whether it's going from two to three or any other number for that matter?
Things got a bit heated during this episode, and to be honest, we're not sure where we landed on the issue. But hey, we hope you enjoy it!!
 
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