Beyond the Bump

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 like for a child

Teaching digital and AI literacy early, and why critical thinking is the real skill

Why connection and secure attachment are your most powerful tools

How to talk to other parents about screen rules, and what to do when you see something concerning

Front loading kids about what they might come across online

Why it’s not about trusting your kids, but about the billion dollar companies behind the apps

Resources mentioned:

Hold On to Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Maté

Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams

Boy Mum by Ruth Whitman

Good Pictures, Bad Pictures by Kristen Jenson (picture book and older-kids version)

Cozyla: family organiser screen used for routines

Adolescence (Netflix)

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

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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”... Not the one you’re thinking of...

Mum guilt when you’re both away for work, and how to handle separation anxiety

Writing down the week’s mental load, and why seeing it on paper is validating

Apologising to a Japanese toilet: are we extreme empaths or just Australian?

Your confessions: robot vacuums, bruised fruit and not breaking up a bunch of bananas

Victoria’s Secret, a postpartum model on the runway and bounce back culture, and why we don't even know what we actually think 

This episode is proudly sponsored by Michael Hill. What’s the word that defined your 2026? Use code BEYONDTHEBUMP to save 10% online at michaelhill.com.au

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

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TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast
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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. 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

Please note, providing a child under 16 with sex toys or pornography is a criminal offence. 

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

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TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast
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This episode includes discussion of sexual assault and domestic violence. If you or someone you know is affected, Lifeline is available 24/7 on 131114.

We are back, and it’s time for a big old catch up! We’re sharing our highs and lows from the school holidays, from family travel and sibling fights to some heavy moments and a few rats just for good measure. We discuss…

Family holidays in Japan: Strawberry Kisses singalongs, spirited kids and why you should roster in some free range time

Nick’s overseas haircut (photo included, and we want your verdict)

Fear of losing the people we love and why grief is so hard to talk about

Choosing to celebrate yourself on your birthday so your daughters learn they can too

Neurodivergence, finding what works for you and the guilt of feeling like you’re letting people down

Parenting girls through the news cycle: the daily micro-decisions women make to stay safe

Teaching our kids “the world is your oyster” while knowing the reality

The platonic throuple living situation, and why we all just want a village

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

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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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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*

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Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@jaydecouldwell) 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.