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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.... more

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This Bumpie Group Chat we’re sharing the Mercury in retrograde energy at home (flooded driveways, dead appliances and a laundromat business idea that someone needs to build), plus some big hormone moods and a hot take on playground etiquette. We disc... more

We’re so happy to welcome back psychologist Yara, founder of Life After Birth Psychology, to help us navigate parenting in a tech heavy world, especially with AI on the rise. We discuss…

• What a healthy relationship with technology actually looks l... more

This Bumpie Group Chat covers everything from mum guilt to a different kind of toilet manners. We’re getting real about the mental load of going away and a very modern kind of people pleasing. We discuss…

• An unexpected visit from “Chris Hemsworth”... more

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We’re so excited to welcome back Rachel, founder of Australian sexual wellness brand LBDO, who is now seven weeks postpartum with baby Elijah. This is an honest, shame free chat about intimacy, female pleasure and the reality of the postpartum body. ... more

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Recent Guests

Mel Browne
Financial educator, author and former financial advisor and accountant
Episode: How would you spend money if no one was watching? Making extra cash, spending habits, investing & more - with Mel Browne, money expert & educator
Zoë Foster-Blake
Author and founder of Go-To skincare
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Episode: Zoë Foster Blake, how fun are your 40s?! Perimenopause, ADHD and female friendships
Gen Muir
Parent educator, author, mom of four boys, social worker
Independent author/educator
Episode: Ask yourself, is it working for mum? Setting boundaries with kids - with Gen Muir
Alexandra Lederman
Art therapist
Art therapy practice (guest)
Episode: How powerful is art for us and our kids? - with Alexandra Lederman, art therapist
Dr Fatima Khan
Menopause specialist, women's health doctor, founder of The Menopause Clinic
Episode: Peri-menopause - WTAF?! What should we all know as we head into it? - Dr Fatima Khan - menopause specialist, women's health doctor, and founder of The Menopause Clinic
Dr. Margo Lowy
Psychotherapist and author
Private practice / author of Maternal Ambivalence, Loving Moments & Bitter Truths of Mothering
Episode: How have we never heard of maternal ambivalence?! The conflicting emotions of motherhood - with Dr Margo Lowy, PHD & psychotherapist
Jen Muir
Guest speaker, discussed parenting and teen issues
Episode: Bumpie Group Chat: Gen Muir has joined the chat, vaping vs. old school smoking, teenage shenanigans and your date horror stories
Sarah Percy
Women's Health Physiotherapist and Director of Female Physio Co.
Female Physio Co.
Episode: 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.
Dr Becky
Clinical psychologist and founder of Good Inside
Good Inside
Episode: 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

Hosts

Jayde Couldwell
Host of Beyond the Bump; co-host; prominent voice in parenting conversations.
Sophie Pearce
Co-host; brings practical experience and relatable storytelling to motherhood topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3.8k ratings
  • New Listener: love the depth

    Life is not perfect and your honestly is always refreshing. Thank you for sharing!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    H Thiem
    Australiaa month ago
  • Makes me very happy!

    Your Friday eps are one of my favourite to listen to across all podcasts. It doesn’t matter what you’re both talking about, I find them really enjoyable, humbling, and helpful. I was losing it at today’s ep (Friday 18th)!! So good, so real.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tabmuz
    Australiaa month ago
  • PDA

    Would be helpful to have an episode on neurodivergent kids and how mainstream parenting advice does not work for a lot of them, particularly PDA (pathological demand avoidance) which is an autism profile. Particularly in conversations around boundaries and “saying no”, it just doesn’t apply to my PDA son 😢 sometimes a child’s behaviour isn’t a reflection on our parenting, which these conversations can imply.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Domenica7777
    Australia2 months ago
  • Loosing interest

    It’s a hard listen. Understand poor Jayde is struggling but the level of struggle is hard to articulate why it doesn’t feel appropriate. It’s extremely heavy. And yes I can turn off. I have to and have the Friday chat one more chance and it’s just not it. Sophie is the complete other end every very surface level and hardly offers to much personally. The interruptions from Jayde are hard too. Do think both are brilliant people but it’s just not the same. I’m not completely sure as to why.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Hazel ble
    Australia2 months ago
  • Thank you Jayde

    I am loving this podcast lately. The Friday ep is the first podcast I choose to listen to on my commute. Love hearing Jayde open up and be so vulnerable. She makes me feel less alone and is truly inspiring. She absolutely makes the podcast and I wouldn’t listen if she wasn’t there. I love how she is authentically herself and has lots of life experience to share.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lemon156
    Australia2 months ago

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Praising the chemistry between hosts and the sense of community they create.
Some critics note occasional gaps or misinterpretations on complex medical topics.
Show is valued for vulnerability and real-life parenting tools; some episodes invite critique when medical or health topics spark debate.
Guests and topics are varied but consistently practical and supportive.
Listeners praise relatable, honest chats that feel like chatting with friends.

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Is the tech world all doom and gloom? Navigating tech with kids - with Yara, psychologist Life After Birth
Q: How do I set boundaries that feel right within my values and what I want and still hope that she comes to me if she's seen something disturbing or she's broken a rule?
Yara recommends building connection, setting boundaries suited to the child's age and maturity, and responding calmly when children disclose mistakes. She says parents can be flexible as children demonstrate responsibility and honesty.
Is the tech world all doom and gloom? Navigating tech with kids - with Yara, psychologist Life After Birth
Q: But what does a healthy relationship with technology actually look like for a child?
Yara says technology should fit alongside healthy relationships, movement, sleep, eating and other activities, without disrupting them. Its use should also be age-appropriate and involve suitable content.
How would you spend money if no one was watching? Making extra cash, spending habits, investing & more - with Mel Browne, money expert & educator
Q: Is it safer to have money in a savings account or to invest it?
Browne says savings accounts are relatively safe in Australia and useful for short-term goals and emergencies, but keeping all savings in cash may not keep pace with inflation. She recommends considering other uses for money as well.
How would you spend money if no one was watching? Making extra cash, spending habits, investing & more - with Mel Browne, money expert & educator
Q: If I wanted to get into shares and investing, literally where do I even begin and how do you start?
Browne recommends choosing one broad-based ETF, one investing platform and one regular amount, then continuing contributions simply rather than overcomplicating the process.
Sex life after kids, can we talk about it? - with Rachel, founder of sexual wellness brand, LBDO
Q: How do you speak to our teenage girls about this?
Rachel recommends age-appropriate, factual and non-judgmental conversations that make it clear young people can ask questions without shame or pressure.

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Two hosts keep a candid, supportive microphone on the evolving journey of motherhood, covering the mental load, identity shifts, relationships, and practical parenting realities. Episodes blend personal anecdotes with expert guests—from pediatricians and dietitians to body-safety advocates and rural-education voices—delivering actionable tips on sleep, feeding, safety, screen time, and emotional well-being. The show stands out for its honest, no-nonsense tone, relatable humor, and a consistent focus on normalizing the challenges of parenting at every stage while offering strategies to feel lighter, understood, and less alone.

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2. Zoë Foster-Blake
3. Gen Muir
4. Alexandra Lederman
5. Dr Fatima Khan
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7. Jen Muir
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