Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce. It began in the baby years and has grown right alongside us, because motherhood keeps evolving long after the baby stage ends.
This is a place for real conversations and honest questions, no matter how hard, about the parts of motherhood that often go unspoken. The mental load that changes shape rather than easing. The identity shifts. The stage where life doesn’t suddenly feel simpler. Wherever you are in it, the aim is the same: to leave you feeling lighter, more understood and a little less alone after every listen.
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Bumpie group chat: could it be more than ADHD, finding clothing for tweens and your most awkward tech fails
Season 1 · Episode 431
Thursday, September 24, 2026 • Duration 39:33
For this Bumpie Group Chat, we get together for some mixed vibes before the upcoming podcast break. For our last recording for the next fortnight, we chat about…
Sophie is off to Japan!
The podcast is off for the school holidays, from 30 Sept - 13th October
Jayde has some observations on her mental health
The 3 stages of her mental health cycle
Why is there a gap in fun tween clothing!?
Bumpies sent in their hilarious tech fails
The following services offer mental health support:
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Bumpie on Board: how did cancer change your motherhood journey? - with Jackie, mother of 2 and breast cancer survivor
Season 1 · Episode 430
Monday, September 21, 2026 • Duration 59:44
For this Bumpies on Board episode, we speak with Jackie, mum of two and breast cancer survivor. After hearing her story at the Bonds Village Walk event in Melbourne, we asked her to share with Bumpies - it’s inspiring, raw and a real reminder of how important a village can be. We discuss…
Jackie’s positive postpartum during lockdowns
Reevaluating career goals after children
Discovering breast cancer at 16 months postpartum
Her journey with chemo, radiation, a double mastectomy and recovery
Health anxiety after cancer
Trying to conceive after cancer - IVF and egg donation
The inspiring dedication of her village
Pregnancy after loss and the miracle baby she hadn’t seen coming
This episode is proudly sponsored by tonies® - the world's leading screen-free audio platform for kids. Stories, songs, games and adventures, all without a screen in sight.
Ask yourself, is it working for mum? Setting boundaries with kids - with Gen Muir
Season 1 · Episode 428
Monday, September 14, 2026 • Duration 55:38
We’ve teamed up once again with parenting educator, Gen Muir, to discuss boundaries. Is it a buzz word or are they vital for our parenting? We discuss…
The #1 question to ask yourself around boundaries
How societies views on parenting has changed over the decades
When boundaries can be flexible
Explaining and scaffolding the boundary
Disappointment and resilience
Executive dysfunction and boundaries
Healthy boundaries teach relationship skills
How do we ACTUALLY set a boundary?
The discomfort of sadness
The importance of modelling limits
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Get Gen’s latest book, Why Kids Need Boundaries here
This episode is proudly sponsored by ergoPouch and their Organic Bedding range. Head to ergopouch.com.au and use the code BTB20 for 20% off sitewide until 13th October. Exclusions apply.
How powerful is art for us and our kids? - with Alexandra Lederman, art therapist
Season 1 · Episode 426
Monday, September 7, 2026 • Duration 43:08
We talk a lot about emotional regulation, mindfulness and play, but it can be hard finding ways to actually DO these in our busy lives. Enter art therapy. For kids and adults alike, we speak to registered art therapist and mum of two, Alex Lederman, to learn more. We discuss…
Alex’s experience with art and art therapy
What is involved in art therapy?
The process (not the outcome) of creating
Do you have to be good at art?
What happens if a child creates dark or worrying art?
Embracing creativity for yourself
What can we create at home with our kids to connect?
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Peri-menopause - WTAF?! What should we all know as we head into it? - Dr Fatima Khan - menopause specialist, women's health doctor, and founder of The Menopause Clinic
Season 1 · Episode 424
Monday, August 31, 2026 • Duration 01:03:03
Perimenopause. It seems to have boomed in awareness and for good reason. To find out more we speak to Dr Fatima Khan about everything from PMDD, symptoms of perimenopause, when it starts and how we address it (and also how is this fair!?!) As a leading perimenopause and menopause doctor, Dr Fatima combines a holistic approach with clinical expertise to offer treatments that support mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. We ask her…
What is PMDD?
Is ADHD and PMDD connected?
How hormones impact mental health
What is perimenopause and when does it start?
The symptoms of perimenopause
How the shifting age of parenthood has compounded perimenopause
Patriarchy and perimenopause - why it isn’t a good mix
If you think you’re in perimenopause, what do we do?
What is HRT?
Did you know the most common symptom of menopause is joint pain
How trauma impacts menopause (and vice versa)
Reframing women’s health
You can find Dr Fatima Khan's book Hormone Health is Mental Health here.
In an emergency, call one of the following 24/7 hotlines:
LifeLine: 131114
Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511
Your local central hospital
This episode is proudly sponsored by iL Tutto and the new iL Tutto Plus Collection. Meet the CoZee Sense, the CoZee you love now with built in sound, light and sensory support, and the Henry Plus, the nursing chair with massage and heat built in. Shop now at iltutto.com.au and enjoy 15% off as an introductory offer until 30 September.
How have we never heard of maternal ambivalence?! The conflicting emotions of motherhood - with Dr Margo Lowy, PHD & psychotherapist
Season 1 · Episode 422
Monday, August 24, 2026 • Duration 47:24
Ever felt contradicted by how much you can both love motherhood yet find it SO tough, all at the same time? That combination of what seems like opposite feelings is called maternal ambivalence. To learn more, we speak to Dr. Margo Lowy PhD, a psychotherapist and researcher. She has written her latest book, Maternal Ambivalence: The Loving Moments & Bitter Truths of Motherhood, and we are desperate to learn more. We discuss…
What actually is maternal ambivalence?
The paradox of feelings in motherhood
Those ‘melting moments’ in parenting
The slow ‘letting go’ of being a parent
Naming the wins and reflecting on the guilt and rage
Explaining maternal ambivalence through a handbag analogy
What would you go back in time and tell yourself as a mother?
The First 365: What does a Women's Health Physio want all new parents to know? with Sarah Percy, Women’s Health Physiotherapist & Director of Female Physio Co.
Season 1 · Episode 420
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 • Duration 42:19
For this episode of our Newborn Mini Series, The First 365, we speak to Sarah Percy, Women’s Health Physiotherapist and director of Female Physio Co. We ask what are the TOP 5 things all new parents should know about women’s health physiotherapy when postpartum (and beyond!) Sarah gives us evidence, reassurance and tips to care for ourselves after carrying and birthing babies. We discuss…
Bladder leakage and urinary incontinence
Breaking taboo and seeking solutions to women’s health issues
The myth of the 6 Week Check
The benefits of early movement when postpartum
Sex and intimacy after having babies
What is prolapse and reframing prolapse
Is a prolapse diagnosis forever?
Mental challenges after birth trauma
Learning your own body and limits
Should ab separation be fully closed?
Disclaimer: the advice given in this episode is general in nature - if you have any concerns, please see a Women's Health physio.
Dr Becky, how can effortful imperfection help us in motherhood? Plus, deep feeling kids, relationship needs after kids & more! - with Dr Becky, psychologist & founder of Good Inside
Season 1 · Episode 419
Monday, August 17, 2026 • Duration 01:13:38
From reading a viral Dr Becky poem on the podcast to now, we are so excited to be speaking to Dr Becky Kennedy, founder of Good Inside and clinical psychologist. She is a mum of 3, author, podcast host and renowned ‘millennial parenting whisperer’ who specialises in parenting and relationships, deeply feeling children, boundary-setting and emotional connection. We discuss…
Deeply feeling kids and the safety of familiar movies
Leaning into the reality of postpartum
Changing relationship dynamics after having a baby
What discussions can we have with our partner before having kids?
This episode is proudly sponsored by Bonds. Join us at The Village Walk, a free morning event for parents and their villages at The Terrace, Royal Botanical Gardens in Melbourne on Sunday the 30th of August, 9–11am.
Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce ()
The First 365: What does a paediatric doctor want all new parents to know? - with Hailey O'Neill
Season 1 · Episode 417
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 • Duration 42:35
For this episode of our Newborn Mini Series, The First 365, we speak to Hailey O’Neill, paediatric doctor, to ask what are the TOP 5 things all new parents should know about paediatric health and wellbeing in the first year of life. With experience in developmental and general paediatrics, paediatric emergency medicine and neonatal intensive care, Hailey offers us information, reassurance and tips to care for our new family’s wellbeing. We discuss…
The importance of maternal mental health for the whole family’s wellbeing
Building a village and network of support for postpartum
Mother’s Groups and having other mums on your team
Safe sleep and co-sleeping… without the fear!
Mistaking normal infant behaviour for a medical problem
Crying, colic, vomit and reflux
No one has the perfect baby
There is no such thing as bad habits
What actually matters developmentally and what is a red flag?
What are common baby illnesses and what are red flags?
This episode is proudly sponsored by Bonds, the brand that's been dressing little ones for generations.
Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce ()
What’s the best generation to date? Love, divorce and dating with kids - with Kate Reeves, from We Don’t Have Time For This
Season 1 · Episode 416
Monday, August 10, 2026 • Duration 01:07:44
For this episode, we DO have time for a big chat with Kate Reeves AKA Revz, co-host of the podcast We Don’t Have Time For This. We catch up on life in general and ask how love, divorce and dating as a mum of two is going for her. We discuss..
Raising a tween son as a single mum
Parenting tween sons vs tween daughters
Theatre kids and the We Don’t Have Time For This live show extravaganzas
Going through a divorce at 36 when you have children
The legality of divorce and reality of co-parenting
What is dating like when you have kids?
Dating younger men, older men, all the men! What are the differences?
How do you know if they’re The One?
How Revz met her partner
Long distance relationships
Does everyone have a One or can this love come around more than once?
This episode is proudly sponsored by Go-To and their Very Luxe Face Cream. New customers or those that haven't purchased within the last 12 months get 20% off ALL orders over $85 at gotoskincare.com with the code BTB. T&Cs apply.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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