Beyond the Bump

Mar 03 2025 289 ep. 64 mins 563
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Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce. This podcast is targetted at mums, just like you. A place to have real discussions and ask real questions (no matter how hard) with honest and authentic people. The aim is to have you feeling lighter, more supported and more understood after each listen.

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What do you wish you knew before your elective c-section and becoming a FTM? - with Konnie, newborn mama

Mar 03 2025 94 mins  
We are so excited to have the beautiful Konnie on the poddy! Konnie is Jayde’s long-time friend (what a legend!), and we’ve managed to pull her out of her newborn bubble to chat with us all about her experience with an elective caesarean. She dives into why she chose this birth option but also shares how hard it was to find information about it—so much out there focuses on va

💙 BYTB: Terminal Illness. Parenting with resilience & grace in the face of the worst possible news - with parents Jeff Jenkins & Sarah Rigg

Feb 26 2025 68 mins  
Welcome to EP16 of Beyond The Balls! Jeff is 38, a father of two beautiful children and has Motor Neurone Disease (MND). He was diagnosed 7 months ago and his body is robbing him of his life with his family. Chi’s father also passed away at 68 from MND (Also known as ALS / Lou Gehrig’s). It’s a terrible disease which shuts down your nerves, but leaves you in full faculty of

Daycare, where do you even begin? Daycare Diaries from 3 mums (9 kids!) - with Roisin, from @geebungalow

Feb 24 2025 80 mins  
We’re so excited to have the beautiful Roisin back on the poddy! This time, we’re chatting all about daycare transitions as her twins recently started. She shares how this experience has been different from when her eldest began, the emotional rollercoaster of returning to work, and, of course, mum guilt. We also dive into practical tips for making the transition smoother, what

Has your child just started school? How are you all going? The ups and downs and lessons learnt with Jayde, Clare and Sophie

Feb 17 2025 73 mins  
In this episode of Beyond the Bump, our beautiful VA Clare jumps on the poddy with us! Both Clare and Jayde have just sent their little ones off to school for the first time, and we’re chatting all about what that transition has been like—the nerves, the tears (from kids and parents), the wins, and the wobbles. We share our honest experiences, a few tips that helped, and the li

💙 BYTB: Welcome back legends! How well do we really know each other? With Jayde Couldwell & Chi Lo

Feb 12 2025 50 mins  
Welcome back legends! Here we are kicking off another year of Beyond The Balls. In this episode we give you an update on some big changes including Chi’s wife finishing maternity leave and him taking on solo primary care. We play a bit of a ‘get to know each other’ game as well as discuss what’s on the horizon for 2025. We couldn’t be more thrilled to be back! Resource

Can a work/life balance exist for mothers or are we setting ourselves up to fail? - with Lucinda McKimm from Ready or Not Podcast

Feb 10 2025 80 mins  
In today’s episode, we’re joined by Lucinda from the Ready or Not podcast—a show all about women returning to work and making it work. We cover everything from navigating careers after kids to the chaos of parenting two little ones. Honestly, we chat about everything—motherhood, work, and all the in-between moments. It’s a good old-fashioned gasbag session, full of laughs

Did I just give birth to… myself? Betty Beef Curtains & Jayde 2.0 are back with a summer break recap

Feb 03 2025 41 mins  
We missed you, Bumpies! After a long summer break, Farmer Jayde and Trucker Sophie are back in your earholes, ready to kick off another year of Beyond the Bump. In this episode, we’re catching you up on all the highs, lows, and hilarious moments from our summer break. From family chaos to much-needed downtime, we’re sharing it all! As always, we hope you enjoy this episode! B

Replay: Why being a ’Good Enough’ Mother is more than good enough - debunking the perfect parent myth with Dr Sophie Brock, sociologist

Jan 27 2025 55 mins  
This week on Beyond the Bump, we’re revisiting Episode 146 with Dr. Sophie Brock, a sociologist who unpacks the ‘perfect mother myth.’ She explains why being a 'good enough' mother is not only okay but often better for us and our kids. We discuss how social media amplifies motherhood pressures, the anger-guilt trap, and how much attention kids really need each day. Dr. Brock

Replay: So what do I actually have to avoid when pregnant?? Pregnancy myths vs. facts - with Dr Timmy, obstetrician, gynaecologist and fertility specialist

Jan 20 2025 70 mins  
This week on Beyond the Bump, we’re replaying Episode 171—a fan favourite featuring the one and only Dr. Timmy! He’s back in the poddy pod to bust myths and separate fact from fiction when it comes to pregnancy. Can you drink coffee while pregnant? What about sushi or soft serve? Is heartburn really a sign your bub will have lots of hair? And what about those old wives’ tal

Replay: A Mother’s Mental Load

Jan 13 2025 48 mins  
This week on Beyond the Bump, we’re revisiting one of our most-loved episodes: Episode 72, where we dive into the mental load of mothers. It’s something so many of us face daily—relentless, all-consuming, and often invisible. In this conversation, we explore what the mental load looks like, why it matters, and how we can better manage it. Whether you’re tuning in for the fi