Beyond the Bump

It’s the final week of school holidays and we have some ups and downs for you, Bumpies! Sophie is still solo parenting while her husband is away and it’s getting old… time to come home Nick! Jayde had a rough time with a hospital visit for her daughter, but will be on the up once she packs her bags (last minute, of course) for a girl’s trip. We chat about…

Sophie’s at THAT stage of the school holidays - whimsy has been knocked down a peg thanks to fevers, sleep deprivation and sibling rivalry

Jayde’s feeling fried after Mia going in for surgery - there is something so gut-wrenching about seeing your child go under

On a lighter note, Jayde is off to the US with a friend this weekend for a music concert! 

Why do we go into preparation overdrive when we leave our kids with their other very capable parent!? 

We share some Bumpie’s hilarious and awkward stories about their puberty, sex and dating chats after our episode with Pippin Girl earlier this week

Someone has sent in an AITA - should she have let her friend soak up the congrats for her first pregnancy before she announced her own?

 

This episode is proudly sponsored by Bonds. Join us at The Village Walk, a free morning event for new and expectant parents at Centennial Park, Sydney on Saturday 9 May. See the event details here.

 

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

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You might remember when your parents tried to speak to you about The Birds and The Bees. Or they left a book about puberty for you on your bed one day. Maybe they left a box of pads in the bathroom? Today we speak to Em from Pippin Girl about how to have the awkward chats with our kids about puberty, sex, consent, relationships and more - and do it a little better than how our parents might have done it! We discuss…

When and how to start discussing body changes with your children

Taking your child’s personality into account when broaching bigger topics

The puberty chat - what do we even say?

What puberty may look like for boys and girls

Preparing your daughter for puberty and her period 

What questions are students asking in schools? What are they actually wanting to know!?

Sex and pleasure 

Approaching the topic of consent with our kids and how despite awareness, society still has a long way to go 

Preparing your child for dating and relationships

The importance of boundary setting and receiving someone’s no

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This episode is proudly sponsored by Lyden Lane, estate planning made simple for families. You can listen to our episode with Tess here.

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.

We kick off this week’s Bumpie Group Chat episode with a petition for mandatory seasonal Mental Load Holidays. Can you imagine!? Sophie is staying with her parents for the school holidays and she’s finding parenting way more manageable. We also chat about…

Is most of the day-to-day of parenting actually made challenging by our mental load, not necessarily the kids themselves?

Jayde wants to know what is the etiquette these days when it comes to giving gifts? If you’re attending an adult’s birthday, what is the protocol!?

Speaking of celebrating, partying in your 30s hits different. No amount of Hydralite made a difference for Jayde over the weekend. Whether it’s a hangover, exhaustion or a babysitter, we discuss how the cost of a night out is high these days. So, is it worth it?

Jayde’s had a UTI and has learned an important lesson

Sophie’s back with an exciting update - Pearl has officially ditched the dummy!

We chat about a contentious AITA - is it okay to discipline a friend’s child? What is okay and what is an overstep?

 

This episode is proudly sponsored by iL Tutto and their new Mocha colourway. Get your sneak peek here.

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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 

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.

Matrescence. You might have never heard of it or maybe you’ve seen it doing the rounds on social media lately. It’s actually the biggest transition any human will go through in life and it’s reserved specifically for mothers. So, if it’s so massive… why is it so unknown? We speak to Claire Tonti, matrescence activist, filmmaker, singer and songwriter, to learn more. We say it often, but this really is a must-listen for everyone, mother or not! 

We discuss…

What actually is matrescence? And why haven’t we heard about it until recently (if ever!?)

The neurological and hormonal changes women experience when they become a mother

When did it become a ‘badge of honour’ to try and not change when becoming a mum?

How the fight for gender equality meant we had to dampen the importance of parenting

The beauty and level-up that we go through as a result of matrescence

How educating and empowering women at every stage of life benefits us all

Leaning into creativity as a way to process these changes

Embracing slowness and rest as a radical movement

“The album of queefs” - you’d have to listen there to get it

Do fathers experience something similar?

+ plenty more!

 

Links mentioned in this episode:

Amy Taylor-Kabbaz - matrescence activist

Oscar Serralach’s research

Matrescence by Lucy Jones 

Yoga nidra for deep rest

Nat Bartsch - composer and music designed to help babies sleep

 

This episode is proudly sponsored by Bonds — check out their brand new Wondergrow range 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 

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.

As we roll into the long weekend, we are both relieved and overwhelmed. We dive into this episode of the Bumpie Group Chat and vent about the collective anxiousness we are all feeling - from the state of the world right now to the endless Easter to-do list plus the race to the finish line of term 1. It’s a LOT! We also chat about…

What am I and who am I? Society’s obsession with labelling people and why we can’t do it all 

Leaning into your school community and how wholesome it can feel

“Do you have capacity to chat about my feelings?” Harry’s back and Jayde missed him, but did he miss her? 

Play! We remind ourselves how important play is, not just for our kids but for us 

Why does the kids having cavities make us feel like a total failure!?!

Bumpies shared their granny habits they’ve taken on in their 30s and it was the laugh we needed

 

This episode is proudly sponsored by Hey Zomi — check out their reusable menstrual disc and new period underwear range at heyzomi.com. You can also find Hey Zomi at a Woolworths near you.

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.