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The First 365: What does a lactation consultant want all new parents to know? - with Clare from the Womb Rooms, IBCLC Jul 22, 2026

Show notes

Welcome to The First 365, a Newborn Mini Series brought to you by Beyond the Bump in partnership with Bonds. We are kicking it off by speaking with Clare, an IBCLC, endorsed midwife, mum of three and the face behind The Womb Rooms. We ask Clare what are the top five things we should all know about breastfeeding, lactation and feeding your baby. We discuss…

The basic physiology behind breastfeeding
Supply and demand (and how that can look)
How frequently should we remove milk from the breast?
Does breast or nipple size impact feeding?
Antenatal expressing
Should breastfeeding ever be painful?
Afterbirth pain and breastfeeding
Babies don’t just feed because they are hungry… and that is normal
Why feeding schedules don’t cater to every baby
It doesn’t matter how you feed them, it is how you respond to them
Soft breasts doesn’t mean no milk
Engorgement and supply regulation
Breastfeeding support in the first 6 months
Tips for a good latch
The importance of postpartum support to safekeep breastfeeding
Guilt around feeding our babies
Breastfeeding should never come at the expense of your mental health

Links mentioned:

Head to The Womb Rooms website

This episode and The First 365 Newborn Mini Series 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 (@svpearce)

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Is listening to our gut the key to decreasing burn out? - with With Stacie, mum of 3 and Emotional Intelligence Coach Jul 21, 2026

Show notes

Burnout is a term that gets thrown around a lot and Stacie Skehan, Emotional Intelligence Educator, knows it all too well. A mum of 3, navigating two divorces and chasing a string of career accolades, it wasn’t until total burnout forced her to stop and she had to feel what she had been suppressing for decades. Stacie shares her motherhood journey, relationships realisations and gives us a deep insight into how feeling, not fixing, is what is needed for ourselves and in turn, our children. We discuss…

Stacie’s surprise pregnancy and tough postpartum
When infidelity and drugs emerged in her first marriage
Why learning to listen to your instincts is important
The post divorce glow-up
Meeting her second husband (and finding the opposite of her ex)
Navigating consecutive miscarriages in remote Australia
Irish twins! Getting pregnant at 3 months postpartum
Giving and receiving love via achievements and productivity
Burnout - ignoring the warning signs and suppressing your emotions
When you can’t rest unless something forces you to
The importance of modeling our emotions to our children
Reflecting on childhood to see where you’re repeating behaviours as an adult
Advice for busy parents on how to res

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This episode is proudly sponsored by Bonds. Check out their Wonder Sleep sleeping bags at bonds.com.au or in-store now!

Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)

Come say hey over on
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TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast
Facebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group

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.

Bumpie Group Chat: a school holidays wrap and a case for sleeping in separate beds Jul 17, 2026

Show notes

After a little break from recording, we are back for this episode of the Bumpie Group Chat. You think we wouldn’t have that much to talk about but of course, we find plenty to discuss!

School holidays makes Sophie want to homeschool
A ‘school holiday activity menu’ saved the mental load AND made local activities feel like a holiday
How underrated are the drive-in cinemas!?
Jayde’s Bali trip with friends ticked all the boxes for her and the girls
Do things sometimes run smoother when your partner isn’t there?
Jayde’s Bali itinerary recommendations
Sophie’s present cupboard fail!
Bumpies awkward neighbour stories - these are just too far!
Does sleeping in separate beds ruin your marriage?

This episode is proudly sponsored by tonies. Bluey is now on tonies with the Bluey Tonieplay game, available at tonies.com.au and selected retailers.

Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)

Come say hey over on
Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast
TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast
Facebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group

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.

Will I ever stop grieving? A story of late term stillbirth & CMV awareness - with Stephanie Briggs, Mother & Founder of The Hope Initiative for CMV Jul 14, 2026

Show notes

Have you heard of congenital CMV? Many haven’t, including Stephanie Briggs, who learned of it for the first time while simultaneously experiencing the most devastating moment of her family’s life. Steph lost her second daughter, Charlotte Hope - or Charlie - as a result of CMV at 35 weeks gestation. Now the founder of The Hope Initiative for CMV, a charity created to raise awareness of this common but unknown virus, Steph shares her motherhood journey and the legacy of Charlie. In this raw yet eye-opening conversation, we discuss…

Steph’s trouble with ovulation and journey to conceiving her first daughter
Her second pregnancy juggling appendicitis, placenta previa, constant flu and nausea
Getting the medical news no parent wants to hear and the limbo that follows
How do you cope with hearing your unborn baby won’t survive?
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) - what is it?
Giving birth (and grieving) when you know your baby has passed away
The unexpected logistics of a stillborn baby
Explaining to their toddler that her sister wouldn’t come home
Grief and how little society understands it
How to be vigilant of CMV when pregnant
Conceiving after loss and following CMV infection
Health anxiety during pregnancy
Living Charlie’s legacy

This episode is proudly sponsored by First Five Years for the Good Choices campaign at firstfiveyears.org.au.

Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)

Come say hey over on
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TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast
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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.

Bumpie Group Chat: the many identity shifts of motherhood, aging, reasons why we choose NOT to drink, neighbour dramas & more! Jul 10, 2026

Show notes

It’s been a long time since we put the call out for an Ask Us Anything style Q&A and luckily for our egos, Bumpies delivered with a huge range of interesting, juicy and curious questions! We jumped straight into…

How is Sophie going with her pursuit for a hobby?
Our screen time keeps sneaking up and we have mixed feelings
Am I The Asshole if I won’t let my neighbour borrow my chairs!?
Aging is feeling confronting, but do we have to ‘fix’ it?
Our thoughts on Botox and Jayde’s journey with injectables
Should we ever *convince* our partner to have more kids?
Gender disappointment vs gender disconnect and how it is becoming more obvious as Jayde’s girls grow
We share our experiences with alcohol and sobriety - from boundaries to numbing emotions to role-modelling to our children, this one was complicated
What are simple ways we can enjoy motherhood more?
Mum or Chief Facilitator? The mental load of family time
How do you handle your friends' parenting differently to you?

This episode is proudly sponsored by Bonds. Check out their Wonder Sleep sleeping bags at bonds.com.au or in-store now!

Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)

Come say hey over on
Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast
TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast
Facebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group

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.

How can I do money better for future me & my family? - with Mel Browne, money expert & educator Jul 07, 2026

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We decided it was time to level up our money smarts and asked financial educator, Mel Browne, to come and share five things she wanted all women to know about finance. An award-winning ex-accountant and ex-financial advisor who rebuilt her financial life from the ground up, Mel shares practical tips* and expert knowledge in a way that makes sense. She dives into…

Super splitting if your super takes a hit from career pauses
Future proofing for finance when you’re in a relationship
Women over 55 are the most at risk of homelessness
Research shows women are better investors
Having a voice in your home’s finances
Reflecting on your personal Money Story
Investing 101: where do we start?
Small ways to get extra cash
Credit cards and Afterpay - rejecting overspending
Dopamine spending
Smart debt, mortgages and offset accounts
Investing for our children

Links mentioned:

90 minute Share Investing Masterclass here

Compare 7 Investing apps here

This episode is proudly sponsored by iL Tutto and their brand new Bundle and Save Experience at iltutto.com.au

*Mel licensed to give general advice but please seek financial advice for you specific circumstances as needed

Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)

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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.

Bumpie Group chat: why are we so hard on ourselves? Talking imposter syndrome & rejection sensitivity dysphoria Jul 03, 2026

Show notes

Bumpies, if you haven’t noticed yet, this is our first video recording of the Bumpie Group Chat (Spotify and Youtube)! Now you can grab a cuppa and watch along… if your kids give you a moment's peace, of course. Whether you’re watching or listening, today we dive into…

We have rebranded! A huge and exciting week for Beyond the Bump
You’re always Yummy Mummies in our eyes
Sophie is struggling to let herself sit with imposter syndrome
Jayde’s reminder to take up space and be proud of hard work
Do we constantly downplay our efforts and achievements as mums in paid work?
Jayde shares her experience with Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)
Can we all just celebrate our wins!?
When your kids start to grasp the concept of death
The disappointment of knowing you can’t fix your child’s feelings
Seeking help is always a good thing

This episode is proudly sponsored by Face Hero by Go-To, the face oil we always come back to. New customers or those that haven’t purchased within the last 12 months get 20% off orders over $85 at gotoskincare.com with the code BTB. T&Cs apply.

Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)

Come say hey over on
Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast
TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast
Facebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group

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.

Our kids’ personal safety, where do we even begin? Child sexual abuse prevention - with Alison Geale, CEO of Bravehearts Jun 30, 2026

Show notes

**This episode discusses child sexual abuse. Please listen with care and reach out to a support service if you need to speak to someone. Visit ChildSafety.gov.au/Get-Support for a list of services.**

We speak to Alison Geale, CEO of Bravehearts, who works to provide a holistic approach to the prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse. This is a big but important topic and we’ve gathered your top questions to help educate us on having personal safety conversations with our kids. We discuss…

What are age-appropriate discussions to have regarding personal safety?
Bringing up big topics if you’re feeling awkward
Moving beyond ‘stranger danger’
Identifying the red flags of grooming
The importance of asking our kids questions as conversation starters
What to do if children disclose a safety concern with you
“It might feel bad, it might feel good but it’s not right” - explaining physical responses to abuse
How can we give our kids a safe childhood with these worries in mind?
Sharing your child safety boundaries with other families
Peer-on-peer sexual abuse - what it is and what steps to take
What are developmentally expected sexual behaviors?
Nappy changes to doctor visits, how do we explain what a safe scenario looks like?
Knowing the power of these preventative and supportive conversations

Additional links:

This episode is brought to you by The Australian Government’s One Talk at a Time campaign, which is all about the little conversations that help keep our kids safe.

Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)

Come say hey over on
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TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast
Facebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group

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.

Bumpie Group Chat: decided to take a week off whinging Jun 26, 2026

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We dive straight into a short and sweet Bumpie Group Chat today as surprisingly, both of us had great weeks! As we crawl out of some mild parenting trenches, we remind ourselves of the importance of help, making time for ourselves and remembering that we are doing a damn good job! We yap about…

Does anything replace the help you get from a supportive family?
Parenting away from a village
Don’t compare yourself to others parenting journeys
Sophie’s 3 year old is sleeping better and life is looking up
The sleep advice Sophie is implementing
Jayde’s made new progress in helping Yumi with emotional regulation
The importance of parent’s nightly decompression session
Our rebrand launches next week!
School holidays are incoming are we are crawling to the finish line

Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)

Come say hey over on
Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast
TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast
Facebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group

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.

How did you break the cycle of addiction for your children? - with Hanna, mum of 2 Jun 23, 2026

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For this episode of Bumpies on Board, Hanna, an American Bumpie, shares with us her raw and vulnerable battle with addiction. A disease that is not often spoken about, addiction was part of her life from childhood. Hanna gives us an honest insight into the good, the bad and the ugly that she has experienced in both her addiction battle and her decade of sobriety, now as a mum of two. She shares…

How watching her parents own addiction and mental health struggles formed the blueprint for Hanna’s substance issues
When throwing out drugs switched to trying them
The indescribably strong pull of addiction
A pregnancy scare and abusive relationship became the first realisation that her life was passing her by
Why did she push her loved ones away?
The dream of her own family became the catalyst to seek help
Finding the 12 step program that provided the support she needed to get sober
The stigma around addiction
Recovery as a continual process
What steps helped Hanna begin to recover from addiction?
The physical effects of withdrawal
Meeting her partner and the love they felt becoming parents
The top advice Hanna would give others in the midst of addiction

This episode is proudly sponsored by iL Tutto and their EOFY Sale - head to iltutto.com.au to get up to 40% off from June 16 to July 1.

Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)

Come say hey over on
Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast
TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast
Facebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group

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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