We are back with the Bumpie Group Chat and honestly, we are a bit shakey and nervous. Why? Because we have recorded our sing-off and have mild regrets. If we aren’t back next week, it’s because we are either on tour or hiding in shame! 

On top of our Taylor Swift renditions, we discuss…

• Jayde’s low energy but getting by! Just in time for her minor day surgery
• Nail art hacks for low maintenance vibes
• Sophie needs help with the dummy… not hers, Pearl’s! Jayde shares her thoughts and Bumpies give advice, too
• Jayde gives an update on Yumi’s nightly performance after our recent episode about not dulling your child’s big personality (while still toning it down a tad)
• We share our singing recordings……..

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We have brought back a Beyond the Bump favourite, Gen Muir (parenting coach, social worker and mum to 4 boys) to help us out with a personal parenting pickle. How do you raise children with BIG personalities without dulling their sparkle? We discuss…

• Jayde shares her own worries about how this dynamic plays out in her household
• Gen dives into how our own childhood may be triggered by our children
• Introverted vs extroverted personalities and how they may exist within a family
• How do we set a firm boundary even when their big personality rebels against it?
• Using communication strategies to help unpack your child’s feelings or behaviours
• Catering to the individual personalities and needs of your family so that we can connect with less resentment
• When a behaviour is actually a call for help
• Have we confused caring about our kids' feelings with thinking we are responsible for fixing them?
• The importance of being kind to yourself as a self-regulation tool

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The Bumpie Group Chat (Unfiltered) is back and we are living up to the unfiltered part of the name 😅 We jump straight into…

• Sophie made the trek through Melbourne Airport solo with the 3 kids and the price she’s paying comes in the form of hemorrhoids 
• Jayde’s booking in some important health checks
• Harry and Jayde had their second couple’s counseling session and came in hot off the back of a communication blunder
• A new therapy technique was put into practise and worked! 
• Soph and Nick realised they’d missed an important assembly at school - relatable!
• Jayde is following Sophie’s musical hobby hunt - will she be the next Beyonce? And are we having a BTB Sing Off!?

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Abi, mum of 3 and a friend of Sophie’s, is speaking with us about her story. In this very emotional and vulnerable episode, Abi describes her journey into motherhood, the day their world shifted after a fall devastatingly impacted their newborn and the family’s road to recovery. Despite everything, Abi’s sense of humour and optimism had us in awe! We discuss…

• Moving from the UK to Australia and how to keep the grandparents involved 
• How an ADHD diagnosis transpired after becoming a mum
• Being a first time parent and how bitter-sweet hindsight can be
• How the intrusive thought so many new parents have became a reality and the terrifying moments that unfolded
• How guilt felt selfish and Abi’s strength in dealing with the accident
• Navigating their daughter’s recovery 
• When a random pregnancy test turned into their next big chapter (much earlier than expected!)
• How life is now looking for Abi’s family 

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

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A topic that comes up in the Beyond the Bump community daily is the big question, “how do you know when you’re done?” Yep - are you planning on having more children? And do we all get that feeling of knowing our family is complete? Or is that a myth?

This is a round table style episode where we sat down with the eight members of the Beyond the Bump team on our team weekend away and dived into our own unique perspectives. Spoiler alert, about half of us cry! We discuss…

• Those of us who feel ‘done’ and how we know
• Does your children’s gender influence your desire for more kids?
• Soaking up a pregnancy knowing it is your ‘last’ - is this meaningful or just another milestone that actually makes us feel guilty?
• Grappling with the pressures of modern day life when your heart wishes for more children
• How our previous challenges impact our decisions
• That feeling of finding yourself and your ‘new normal’ after pregnancy
• Hannah, our audio editor, doesn’t have a partner or children and shares honestly how family planning is a constant pressure
• How fertility issues, relationship breakdowns and mental health play a part
• Is it harder to lean on your ‘village’ when you have multiple children?
• …and so much more!
  
  

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

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The “nervous system” has been mentioned a lot lately and for good reason! Life is busy and our body wasn’t designed to be dealing with this level of stress 24/7. So today, we speak to Jodi Wilson, bestselling author, yoga teacher and postpartum doula, about her latest book, A Brain that Breathes: essential habits for an overwhelming world. We discuss…

• What even is the nervous system and how can we slow down?
• How the constant mental load, multitasking and being chronically online all contribute to an overwhelmed nervous system
• Small daily habits that we can use to help calm ourselves down (the real self-care!)
• The ‘switch cost effect’ and how it is really impacting mothers
• Children’s innate ability to be present
• Our biological need to rest in order for our brain to function productively
• How ‘the infinite scroll’ and picking up our phones keeps us in fight/flight
• 5 strategies to use when you’re overwhelmed
  
  

Links mentioned in this episode:

Read Jodi’s book here

Find Jodi on Substack here or on Instagram at @practisingimplicity 

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

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The Bumpie Group Chat is back and Sophie reveals her vulnerability hangover. After being literally inundated with messages from Bumpies who could relate to her worries about school, Sophie shares her current reflections on how life might look like for her family. We also dive into…

• Is it more acceptable to share you need time away from your kids than to say that you want to be with them as much as possible?
• Could hybrid learning be the answer to Sophie’s concerns?
• Sophie and Nick have made the decision to unenrol Pearl from pre-school and the relief is tangible 
• Jayde shares how her and Harry’s first marriage counselling session went down. To Jayde’s surprise, it was NOT what she expected
• How do your attachment styles and communication strategies impact your relationship? 
• There’s nothing like wrapping up the episode by trying a therapy technique on air with each other while sharing a single microphone!
  
  

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

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The school year has well and truly started but that doesn’t mean separation anxiety, tough drop offs and big feelings have come to an end. We spoke to Orlanda (@mybrain.books) all about how we can support our children when it comes to starting formal care, whether that be daycare, pre-school or school itself. We chatted to her all about…

• What factors influence separation anxiety or difficult drop offs?
• When might it be our own anxiety or when is it our gut telling us something might need to change?
• How can a child’s cognitive development or readiness impact these transitions?
• Building resilience through support and safety and equipping our kids with language around their emotions
• What strategies can help us with drop offs?
• Distressed children, school refusal and when separation anxiety might need further support
• The importance of communicating, finding supportive educators and doing what’s right for your family

Orlanda is a mother of two boys, an experienced primary school teacher with a psychology degree and the founder of My Brain Books. She is passionate about nurturing children's mental health, resilience and emotional intelligence.

Links mentioned in this episode were: 

www.mybrainbooks.com 

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

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As always Bumpies, when one of us is up, the other is down! We kick off the latest Bumpie Group Chat episode with…

• Jayde and Harry have made big changes in the bedroom
• Sophie unveils her perfect feet and Jayde confesses she loves a foot job
• Pearl has had another tough week at pre-school and Sophie is reflecting on her readiness
• The daily grind and back-to-school routines are hitting Sophie’s family hard after a tight-knit year in the caravan - is mainstream school always the right option for everyone?
• Jayde shares a Rude or Fabulous - would you clean a random school bag and share the lunchbox contents on a Facebook forum? Type A energy or overkill?

This episode is proudly sponsored by Once Upon. Get 25% off with the code BTB25 at checkout, valid until 6 March 2026. Download the app here and get creating! 

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

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It’s been a busy 2 or so years for Michelle Battersby (@michellebattersby) who has grown and birthed two boys 17 months apart, all while selling her tech start-up Sunroom and beginning the role of President at global app, Peanut. We dived into her journey to chat more about…

• Life before children as a woman carving a path in male-dominated boardrooms
• Her career progression and moving to LA to found her own tech start up
• Navigating pregnancy in her workplace and reflecting on how motherhood and career would look for Michelle
• How she reframed the changes she underwent as a mother as a positive instead of worrying she’d “lost” herself
• Having two kids with a close age gap - the pros and the cons!
• Michelle explains Peanut - from connecting 6 million mums, tracking pregnancy, parenting advice to scheduling online mother’s group meet ups, it’s an amazing tool for mums

This episode is proudly sponsored by Once Upon. Get 25% off with the code BTB25 at checkout, valid until 6 March 2026. Download the app here and get creating! 

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

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The Bumpie Group Chat is back and it’s a bit of a different vibe to earlier in the week. Reality is sinking in and we need to talk about it…

• Pearl had a tough time starting pre-school and not only is it heart-breaking, it’s making Sophie wonder how she is actually going to get work done
• Jayde is finally feeling her age and we dive into aging mentally and physically. Greys, fine lines and chin hairs - are we embracing them? Are we chasing beauty standards because we actually want to or is it social pressure!?
• Sophie asks Jayde to share candidly how she frames her Botox appointments with her daughters
• Kids can be brutal to each other - how do we help them navigate social challenges and peer pressure? 

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

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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.