Beyond the Bump

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. Fair warning, it gets a bit spicy, so listen with headphones if little ears are around. We discuss…

Why there’s still so much stigma around female pleasure, and why Rachel started LBDO

Mismatched libidos, the mental load and why it’s completely normal

Using a vibrator with your partner (it’s not about replacing them) and how to start the conversation outside the bedroom

Why intimacy doesn’t have to mean sex, and bringing back the pash

The six week postpartum “all clear” and why that milestone is so arbitrary

Accepting your postpartum body, bounce back culture and the guilt that comes with body positivity

Building a mini postpartum capsule wardrobe

Talking to our daughters about pleasure and having a shame free household

This episode is proudly sponsored by Bonds. Their new Christmas collection is here, with matching sets for the whole family. Shop now at bonds.com.au or in your local Bonds store, while stocks last!

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

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After such a positive response to our last episode with Mel, this week we are welcoming back financial educator, author and money expert Mel Browne for a judgment free Q&A, answering your questions about money. From investing for beginners to teaching our kids about cash and the little ways you can make positive changes, this one is practical, honest and an eye opener for the little things that can make big financial differences. We discuss…

Does our generation really have it harder when it comes to money?

Where to begin with investing: one broad-based ETF, one platform, one regular amount

Investing in line with your values, and how to spot greenwashing

Pay off the mortgage or invest? Why Mel is a fan of “and”

Finding extra cash, from pet sitting and cashback sites to renting out your wardrobe

Why the 30 days of no shopping challenge rewires your brain

Why you should ask your bank for an interest rate cut every year

Should couples share their money? Yours, mine and ours..

Cost of living and kids’ extracurriculars

“How would you live if no one was looking?”

Investing for your children: minor trust accounts and tax file numbers

Teaching kids the value of money in a cashless world, without passing on a scarcity mindset

*Mel licensed to give general advice but please seek financial advice for you specific circumstances as needed*

This episode is proudly sponsored by tonies. Check out the entire range at tonies.com.au

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

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TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast
Facebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group 

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For this Bumpie Group Chat, we get together for some mixed vibes before the upcoming podcast break. For our last recording for the next fortnight, we chat about…

Sophie is off to Japan!

The podcast is off for the school holidays, from 30 Sept - 13th October

Jayde has some observations on her mental health

The 3 stages of her mental health cycle

Why is there a gap in fun tween clothing!?

Bumpies sent in their hilarious tech fails

The following services offer mental health support:

PANDA

Beyond Blue

Gidget Foundation

LifeLine: 131114

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

Come say hey over on
Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast
TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast
Facebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group 

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If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here. 

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For this Bumpies on Board episode, we speak with Jackie, mum of two and breast cancer survivor. After hearing her story at the Bonds Village Walk event in Melbourne, we asked her to share with Bumpies - it’s inspiring, raw and a real reminder of how important a village can be. We discuss…

Jackie’s positive postpartum during lockdowns

Reevaluating career goals after children

Discovering breast cancer at 16 months postpartum

Her journey with chemo, radiation, a double mastectomy and recovery

Health anxiety after cancer

Trying to conceive after cancer - IVF and egg donation

The inspiring dedication of her village

Pregnancy after loss and the miracle baby she hadn’t seen coming

Jackie’s tips for dealing with a health diagnosis

How to support a friend with cancer

Links mentioned:

See Jackie’s eco + plastic-free stationery brand at consciousmae.com.au

Follow Jackie on Insta @consciousmae

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

Come say hey over on
Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast
TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast
Facebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group 

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If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here. 

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We’ve teamed up once again with parenting educator, Gen Muir, to discuss boundaries. Is it a buzz word or are they vital for our parenting? We discuss…

The #1 question to ask yourself around boundaries

How societies views on parenting has changed over the decades

When boundaries can be flexible 

Explaining and scaffolding the boundary

Disappointment and resilience

Executive dysfunction and boundaries

Healthy boundaries teach relationship skills

How do we ACTUALLY set a boundary?

The discomfort of sadness 

The importance of modelling limits 

Links mentioned:

Get Gen’s latest book, Why Kids Need Boundaries here

This episode is proudly sponsored by ergoPouch and their Organic Bedding range. Head to ergopouch.com.au and use the code BTB20 for 20% off sitewide until 13th October. Exclusions 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 

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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.