Beyond the Bump

Sophie Pearce & Jayde Couldwell
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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.

  1. 17 hrs ago ·  Video

    Bumpie Group Chat: Gen Muir has joined the chat, vaping vs. old school smoking, teenage shenanigans and your date horror stories

    We couldn’t go to Sydney without popping in to see our favourite parenting expert, Gen Muir, in the studio! We quiz Gen on her own personal experience of raising tween and teen boys before she joins in for our normal Bumpie Group Chat chats. This really was Beyond the Chaos! We discuss… Teenage sons and growing water bills Vaping, masturbation and approaching big topics with our kids Did the old cigarette scare tactics work? The rollercoaster of Year 9 What does the research say on letting your kids have alcohol? Sophie and Jayde’s unhinged romantic fails Bumpies share their *crappy* date stories How can we not be scared when our partner is away overnight? Links mentioned: Check out Gen’s podcast, Beyond the Chaos Follow Gen on Instagram @connectedparentingau This episode is proudly sponsored by Jetstar. Their Get Onboard Sale is on now, with discounted fares to heaps of domestic and international destinations. But be quick, the sale ends 11:59pm AEST, Monday the 24th of August. 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.

  2. 2 days ago

    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.

    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.  Links mentioned: Follow Sarah on Instagram Book an appointment with Female Physio Co   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) 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 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.

  3. 3 days ago

    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

    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? Relationship needs and how they can change Spontaneity in your relationship Having the “most generous interpretation” Deeply Feeling Kids and different temperaments Links mentioned: See Sophie read Dr Becky’s poem about Covid kids starting school Follow @drbeckyatgoodinside Follow @goodinsidebaby See the podcast, Good Inside at Dr Becky 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 (@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.

  4. 13 Aug ·  Video

    Bumpie Group Chat: a not so romantic getaway, trenches be trenchin’ and a side of bunny lovin’

    Today on the Bumpie Group Chat, we share the irony in finally getting a child-free weekend for it only to be a bit… crappy. Jayde’s in a challenging season and we unpack the different ways we might adjust to a new normal when things are giving ‘surviving’ instead of ‘thriving’. We dive into… Sophie is feeling *wiped* out after her romantic child-free weekend… but not in the way she’d hoped Jayde bought bunny rabbits to fill the void Making tough parenting choices in the moment The heartbreak of separation anxiety for school-aged kids When you’re in a tough season of parenting The challenge in finding a new normal Jayde’s TV show recommendation The wildest teenage lie we’ve ever heard 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.

    Bumpie Group Chat: a not so romantic getaway, trenches be trenchin’ and a side of bunny lovin’

  5. 11 Aug

    The First 365: What does a paediatric doctor want all new parents to know? - with Hailey O'Neill

    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?  Links mentioned: Red Nose Safer Co-sleeping guide Raising Children Network Pregnancy Birth and Baby Red Nose Australia 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 (@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 First 365: What does a paediatric doctor want all new parents to know? - with Hailey O'Neill

  6. 10 Aug

    What’s the best generation to date? Love, divorce and dating with kids - with Kate Reeves, from We Don’t Have Time For This

    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? Links mentioned: Follow Revz here Find tickets for the We Don't Have Time For This live show here  Check out We Don’t Have Time For This 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. 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.

  7. 6 Aug

    Bumpie group chat: the humbling mum jig, never trust a teen and the mysterious case of tea-bagging

    For this Bumpie Group Chat, we agree there is never a right time to see an unsolicited p*nis, wonder if our dance moves are daggy and ask how Sophie ended up in the algorithm of stale, pale white males. We discuss… Sophie said yes to an impromptu primary school disco  The Mum Jig - are we daggy dancers now? The rollercoaster of teenagers (and a sneaky TikTok) Sophie ended up on the gross side of the algorithm Dumb phones and technology disconnect Sexualisation in music videos and explaining it to kids Your kids see an inappropriate scene when you’re watching a movie - what do you do? Gasbagging, teabagging - same, same? 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  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.

    Bumpie group chat: the humbling mum jig, never trust a teen and the mysterious case of tea-bagging

  8. 4 Aug

    The First 365: What does a dietitian want all new parents to know? with Renee Jennings, women’s nutrition expert

    For this episode of our Newborn Mini Series, The First 365, we speak to Renee Jennings, a dietitian, mum of two and women’s health nutrition expert, to ask what are the TOP 5 things all new parents should know about postpartum nutrition. Renee cuts through the noise of the nutrition world to give us research-backed, bite-sized (pun intended) facts and tips for newborn mums. We discuss… Focusing on eating enough rather than eating ‘perfectly’ The huge nutrient requirements needed to heal and nurture our bodies and babies Easy ideas for nutritious snacks and ways to boost nutrients in meals Postpartum is not the season for weightloss Does breastfeeding make you lose weight? The importance of supplements when you’re postpartum Postpartum depletion How do you know if you are depleted? Ask for help if you’re not feeling well Moving from deficient to within range to optimal Is protein over-hyped?  The power of fibre Links mentioned: Get Renee’s book, Nurture the Seed Book a consultation with Renee here 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) 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 First 365: What does a dietitian want all new parents to know? with Renee Jennings, women’s nutrition expert
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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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  • Creator
    Sophie Pearce & Jayde Couldwell
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    422
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Beyond The Bump
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