Beyond the Bump

The school year has well and truly started but that doesn’t mean separation anxiety, tough drop offs and big feelings have come to an end. We spoke to Orlanda (@mybrain.books) all about how we can support our children when it comes to starting formal care, whether that be daycare, pre-school or school itself. We chatted to her all about…

 

What factors influence separation anxiety or difficult drop offs?

When might it be our own anxiety or when is it our gut telling us something might need to change?

How can a child’s cognitive development or readiness impact these transitions?

Building resilience through support and safety and equipping our kids with language around their emotions

What strategies can help us with drop offs?

Distressed children, school refusal and when separation anxiety might need further support

The importance of communicating, finding supportive educators and doing what’s right for your family

Orlanda is a mother of two boys, an experienced primary school teacher with a psychology degree and the founder of My Brain Books. She is passionate about nurturing children's mental health, resilience and emotional intelligence.

Links mentioned in this episode were: 

www.mybrainbooks.com 

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

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As always Bumpies, when one of us is up, the other is down! We kick off the latest Bumpie Group Chat episode with…

Jayde and Harry have made big changes in the bedroom

Sophie unveils her perfect feet and Jayde confesses she loves a foot job

Pearl has had another tough week at pre-school and Sophie is reflecting on her readiness

The daily grind and back-to-school routines are hitting Sophie’s family hard after a tight-knit year in the caravan - is mainstream school always the right option for everyone?

Jayde shares a Rude or Fabulous - would you clean a random school bag and share the lunchbox contents on a Facebook forum? Type A energy or overkill?

 

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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 

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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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It’s been a busy 2 or so years for Michelle Battersby (@michellebattersby) who has grown and birthed two boys 17 months apart, all while selling her tech start-up Sunroom and beginning the role of President at global app, Peanut. We dived into her journey to chat more about…

Life before children as a woman carving a path in male-dominated boardrooms

Her career progression and moving to LA to found her own tech start up

Navigating pregnancy in her workplace and reflecting on how motherhood and career would look for Michelle

How she reframed the changes she underwent as a mother as a positive instead of worrying she’d “lost” herself

Having two kids with a close age gap - the pros and the cons!

Michelle explains Peanut - from connecting 6 million mums, tracking pregnancy, parenting advice to scheduling online mother’s group meet ups, it’s an amazing tool for mums

This episode is proudly sponsored by Once Upon. Get 25% off with the code BTB25 at checkout, valid until 6 March 2026. Download the app here and get creating! 

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 

Sign up to our monthly newsletter here for BTS, recommendations, outfits and more.

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.

The Bumpie Group Chat is back and it’s a bit of a different vibe to earlier in the week. Reality is sinking in and we need to talk about it…

Pearl had a tough time starting pre-school and not only is it heart-breaking, it’s making Sophie wonder how she is actually going to get work done

Jayde is finally feeling her age and we dive into aging mentally and physically. Greys, fine lines and chin hairs - are we embracing them? Are we chasing beauty standards because we actually want to or is it social pressure!?

Sophie asks Jayde to share candidly how she frames her Botox appointments with her daughters

Kids can be brutal to each other - how do we help them navigate social challenges and peer pressure? 

 

This episode is proudly sponsored by iL Tutto. Check out their new Trend Collection and use our code BUMP20

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 

Sign up to our monthly newsletter here for BTS, recommendations, outfits and more.

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.

We are back, Bumpies! New year, new us? After sharing way too many digestive details, looks like we’re still the same. After a 6 week break, we had A LOT to catch up on…

How is Sophie adjusting to life back home after her lap of Australia? 

Jayde shares how scary navigating sick kids, a snow storm and an international health system was 

Goldie and Mia start new school journeys and it’s a rollercoaster of emotions

Sophie’s addicted to her phone (but actually, who isn’t!?)

Jayde discusses her phone usage rules for her tweens

One of the girls is starting couple’s therapy and taking us along for the ride

How do you actually socialise without drinking? 

Anddddd we’ve got some exciting things in store for BTB and we need YOUR help! 

Links mentioned in this episode were: 

Getbrick
Life360

This episode is proudly sponsored by iL Tutto. Check out their new Trend Collection and use our code BUMP20

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 

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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.