Beyond the Bump
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.
Episodes
Welcome to EP19 of Beyond The Balls!
This is a chat with the amazing Jason Seeman from Raising Fathers on the rite of passage that is growing from boy to man then a father.
Jason is a fatherhood guide, educator, and facilitator with over a decade of experience creating programs like Raising Fathers, The Rites of Passage Institute and The Man Cave.
Whether he’s helping men embrace the challenges of fatherhood, designing bespoke ri...
This week on Beyond the Bump, we’re joined by the lovely Rachel—aka @australianpsychologist on Instagram! Rachel helps parents raise happy, emotionally healthy kids, and in this episode, we dive into the topic of highly sensitive children. What does “highly sensitive” really mean? Is it a real thing? Could your child be one? And most importantly, how can we support them? Tune in for a warm and insightful chat full of practical tips...
This week on Beyond the Bump, we’re joined by the lovely Vic for a super honest and uplifting chat all about sobriety and motherhood. We dive into the whole “mummy wine culture” — is it a harmless escape or doing more harm than good? Jayde opens up about her own journey with drinking and sobriety, while Sophie shares her thoughts on being sober curious. Whether you’re on your own sober path or just wondering what it’s all about, th...
This week on Beyond the Bump, we’re getting real about all the things we wish we knew as first-time mums! Sophie and Jayde chat about the surprises, the struggles, and the game-changing lessons they’ve learned along the way. And as always we hope you love the episode as much as we did!
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real ...
Welcome to EP18 of Beyond The Balls!
This is a chat with the amazing Jonny Casella on grief, loss, love and dealing with this worst tragedy any parent could face. Jonny’s first child Mackenzie was a perfect little baby – the picture of health but at 10 weeks old, she was diagnosed with a condition called spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) – a severe inherited neuromuscular condition without a cure.
Jonny and his wife Rachael were shatt...
Today on the poddy, we chat with the lovely Dr. Beth—aka the Tooth Fairy! (Heads up: there’s some tooth fairy talk in this one.) We never imagined a conversation about teeth and dentistry could be so fun, but we learned so much! Many parents feel ashamed or anxious about their kids’ teeth, worried about being judged at the dentist. Dr. Beth shares practical tips and reassurance to help ease those fears and make dental visits less d...
Today on the poddy, we welcome back the amazing Fiona from Mama Matters! If you haven’t heard of her, you’re in for a treat—we highly recommend giving her a follow. In this episode, we dive into the pressures of motherhood and how to shake off the “shoulds” to focus on what truly matters to you. It’s all about tuning into your values and letting go of unrealistic expectations.
We hope you love this chat as much as we did—enjoy the ...
Welcome to EP17 of Beyond The Balls!
Dr. Hugh Porter is an obstetrician, husband, legend and father of two!
He’s experienced an amazingly varied career and quite a lot of life, so we thought there was no one more qualified to help us out with some Q&A from our audience.
We answer questions as sticky as ‘my wife wants a Caesarean but I think she can do it naturally’ all the way to ‘what’s the weirdest pregnancy craving you’ve he...
Today on the poddy, we welcome back the fabulous Jane from ADHD Mums! It’s been about a year since Jayde had her big ADHD lightbulb moment, so we thought, what better way to mark her one-year ADHDiversary than to get Jane back on for a recap?
As always, we hope you enjoy the episode!
Resources links: adhdmums.com.au
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, ju...
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 vaginal births or emergency C-sections! Konnie spills all t...
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 everything happening around you - including what’s being ...
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’s worked for Roisin’s family, and how to feel more con...
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 little surprises we weren’t expecting. If you’re in the t...
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!
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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, insights, and real talk. Tune in for a fun and honest convo...
Did I just give birth to… myself? Betty Beef Curtains & Jayde 2.0 are back with a summer break recap
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!
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Cou...
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 also shares what real self-care looks like—practical ways...
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’ tales—does carrying low mean you’re having a boy? Dr. Timmy co...
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 first time or giving this episode another listen, we hope it ...
In today’s episode of Beyond the Bump, we reflect on the highs, lows, and lessons of 2024. Sophie shares her exciting plans to travel Australia in an RV with her family, while Jayde talks about her journey into farming—and so much more! From personal growth to funny moments and unexpected challenges, tune in for a lighthearted recap of the year and a sneak peek at what’s ahead in 2025.
Thanks for joining us for the last episode of ...
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