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What does a Hollywood career look like when family comes first!? Actor & mother of 6 Teresa Palmer Nov 18, 2025

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This week we're chatting with the beautiful Teresa Palmer - actor, author, mum of six, and all round legend. Teresa opens up about what life really looks like behind the scenes: from navigating blended family dynamics as a step-mum, to juggling a busy career with an even busier household.

We chat about how she first met her husband (spoiler: maybe twitter app if you want to find love!), what guided her transition into veganism, having a water birth in an airbnb and the unexpected reactions from Hollywood peers of her desire to have a big family.

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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Bumpie Group Chat (unfiltered) - Embarrassing IN LAW stories, a year long secret exposed, mum guilt (again), trialing progesterone & more! Nov 14, 2025

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This Bump Group Chat we’re diving into a bit of everything, from hilarious in-law encounters, trialing progesterone, to one of us finally revealing a year long secret...

Plus, we also chat about the never-ending beast that is mum guilt, and why sometimes the more time you spend with your kids the more guilty you feel.

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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The trip around Australia is coming to an end, how are we feeling? - with Sophie & Nick Nov 11, 2025

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In today’s episode, Sophie is joined by her husband Nick as they reflect on their massive adventure travelling around Australia with the 3 kids, and what life will feel like when it all comes to an end. What they have learned from caravan life, the freedom, the chaos, the sunsets… and how they will be bringing that off road magic back home with them when they return to routine.

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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Bumpie Group Chat (unfiltered) - Hormones, periods & anxiety = we are not ok this week. Type B tips for Type As & “is it fine for my FIL to kiss my baby while I’m breastfeeding?” Nov 07, 2025

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This week we are deep in the trenches of hormones, anxiety and the general emotional rollercoaster that comes with being a woman. We chat about the emotional whiplash of hormones, how anxiety can hitch a ride on the cycle, and how it seems to be the time of year for generally not feeling the best.

Plus, we dive into a very specific but surprisingly hilarious/horrifying situation: kissing a baby on the head while they’re breastfeeding. Is it okay? Is it an absolutely not okay? And does it really just depend on who the smooch is coming from...

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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This episode is proudly sponsored by Experience Oz.

Book the best value tours, attractions and things to do in Australia and NZ. Use code BTB10 for 10% off when you spend over $99 at www.experienceoz.com.au

What does FIFO work look like for your family? - with Ellie Hinkley Nov 04, 2025

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This week on Beyond the Bump, we’re chatting all things FIFO life with mum of two, Ellie Hinkley. If your partner works away, or you’ve ever wondered how families make FIFO (fly-in fly-out) work — this episode is for you!

Ellie opens up about the realities behind the roster: the solo parenting stretches, the emotional ups and downs of goodbyes and homecomings, and the small things that help her family stay connected when her partner’s away. She also shares the unexpected positives, the independence, the community building and the appreciation that comes with time apart.

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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Bumpie Group Chat (unfiltered) - How can I be a little more type A?! Please don't snatch or talk back! Mum hacks & more! Oct 31, 2025

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Bumpie Group Chat is back! From wishing they had just a touch more Type A energy, to tackling those moments when your little one snatches or talks back, we have a lot to catch up on... Plus get your notes app open cause we have a whole lot of Mum hacks coming your way!

To finish we've got another parenting dilemma about kids birthday parties to unpack. And surprise surprise, we have opposite thoughts on the situation!

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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This episode is proudly sponsored by Experience Oz.

Book the best value tours, attractions and things to do in Australia and NZ. Use code BTB10 for 10% off when you spend over $99 at www.experienceoz.com.au

How has being adopted impacted your experience of motherhood? - with Sarah Davidson Oct 28, 2025

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In today’s episode, we chat with the beautiful Sarah Davidson, who many of you might know as Spoonful of Sarah.

Sarah opens up about everything from her experiences of being adopted from South Korea yet growing up in a very typical Caucasian Aussie household, to having a miscarriage, and how both of those experiences have shaped the way she approaches life, work, family and now motherhood. Plus she explores why there is so much more to family than biology, and how statistics of loss actually helped her through grief.

You can find more about Sarah HERE.

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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💙 BYTB: What does dad’s perinatal depression & anxiety actually look & feel like? With Craig Anderson, Gidget Angel Oct 24, 2025

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This is a chat with the legend Craig Anderson. Craig is a passionate mental health advocate, Gidget Angel and father of three.

Craig spent the early months of fatherhood caring for his wife Rebecca, who experienced significant post-natal depression. Little did he know in the coming months it would be him that would require assistance dealing with a post-natal anxiety disorder.

Craig walks us through the ups and downs of his experience as well as breaking down in simplicity what it felt like for him. His experience is one many dad’s will go through and we thank him for his time and vulnerability.

Resource links:

https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/
Lifeline: 13 11 14 or https://www.lifeline.org.au/

BYTB’s Twin Dad Episode

Gidget Foundation Australia support for dads - Support For Dads

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!

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This episode is proudly sponsored by Tonies!

What does birth trauma look like? - with Helen, midwife specialising in perinatal trauma Oct 21, 2025

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In this episode we’re joined by Helen, a midwife and perinatal trauma specialist, for an incredibly open and powerful chat about what birth trauma really looks like, and why it’s not always what you’d expect.

Helen opens up about developing PTSD following her own trauma, and how that shapes her work supporting others. Plus she shares her thoughts on birth plans and the importance of consistency in care in the lead up to birth.

Whether you've experienced a challenging birth, are preparing for one, or simply want to understand and support others better, this episode is for you.
You can find more about Helen HERE.

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.

Join our Facebook chat Beyond the Bump Community Chats!

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This episode is proudly sponsored by Charles Darwin University.

Keen to get ahead? Charles Darwin University's Summer Semester is your chance to boost your studies and fast-track your future, without carrying a full-time study load.

Check out the available courses at www.cdu.edu.au

Bumpie Group Chat (unfiltered) - more grocery porn chat and what's your thoughts on this baby name dilemma? Oct 17, 2025

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From a failed click and collect that left us snackless, to a broken fridge that had us questioning every life choice, this week had it's fair share of domestic disasters!

Plus we went down the rabbit hole of grocery chat again, because comparing trolleys and hunting deals is basically our new sport.

And we couldn't finish the episode without a good baby name dilemma that has us seriously divided. How close is too close, when you name your baby something similar to a friend?

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.

Join our Facebook chat Beyond the Bump Community Chats!

Email us HERE

This episode is proudly sponsored by Charles Darwin University.

Keen to get ahead? Charles Darwin University's Summer Semester is your chance to boost your studies and fast-track your future, without carrying a full-time study load.

Check out the available courses at www.cdu.edu.au

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