This week on Bumpie Group Chat (Unfiltered), we share the little moments that feel big when you watch your kids getting older, but the joys that come from each stage of parenting. Plus, how do you juggle everyones extracurricular activities, and know how many to have?  Always we hope you enjoy! 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 conversations with honest and authentic people.   Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.  Join our Facebook chat Beyond the Bump Community Chats! Sign up to our newsletter HERE  Email us HERE This episode is proudly sponsored by IL TUTTO. Discover the very best nursery furniture, loved by Australian parents. Head to iltutto.com.au and use our code BUMP20 for 20% off! 

This week we have Loz Treweek on the show. She's a mum of 3, and the co-host of Ready or Not, a motherhood and career podcast for mums who make work, work! We explore what it's like to be a 'not maternal' mum, the jump from 2 to 3 kids and getting back to work after becoming from a parent.   If you want to hear mum hacks, Loz has got plenty of them, sharing her tips for navigating re-entering the workforce, finding flexibility and asking for what you want. You can check out Loz HERE and Ready or Not HERE.  As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛   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 conversations with honest and authentic people.   Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.  Join our Facebook chat Beyond the Bump Community Chats! Sign up to our newsletter HERE  Email us HERE   This episode is proudly sponsored by Mazda. Every drive is an opportunity to discover more with your family in the 7-Seat Hybrid Mazda CX-80. Spaciously designed the CX-80 combines generous three-row seating with advanced technology and a Five-Star ANCAP safety rating - the perfect balance of space and comfort for every journey. Explore the 7-Seat Hybrid Mazda CX-80 at mazda.com.au/cx-80 

This week on Bumpie Group Chat (Unfiltered), we get real about grief and how that journey can begin before you have even lost someone. Plus, the tattoo chat continues with us sharing some of the most wild ones you shared with us after last weeks ep! Raw, relatable and refreshingly honest - just how we like it. Always we hope you enjoy! 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 conversations with honest and authentic people.   Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.  Join our Facebook chat Beyond the Bump Community Chats! Sign up to our newsletter HERE  Email us HERE

In this episode of Beyond The Bump we are joined by mum of two (with another on the way) Kate, who along with her husband are sharing their life on the road around Australia. When their first daughter Bonnie was born with a rare genetic condition, they were thrown into the deep end of learning how to parent a child with disabilities.From the intensive therapies and the importance of finding your community, to the joy of travel and the decision to grow their family, Kate shares her incredible journey in motherhood and what we can all learn from people living with disabilities. You can check out Kate's amazing insta HERE. As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛   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 conversations with honest and authentic people.   Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.  Join our Facebook chat Beyond the Bump Community Chats! Sign up to our newsletter HERE  Email us HERE   This episode is proudly sponsored by Tonies! If you already loved Tonies, the Toniesbox 2 is about to blow your kids’ minds. And maybe yours too. Get yours today from tonies.com.au or major retailers - your kids will thank you later!   

This week on Beyond the Bump Unfiltered, we’re diving into the weird, the wild, and the wonderfully awkward. From fake snake campground etiquette to the art of sleep training your adult self, nothing is off-limits. We share hilarious “caught in the act” confessions and unpack the big question: if not me, why? Expect laughs, honesty, and plenty of unfiltered banter. Always we hope you enjoy!   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 conversations with honest and authentic people.   Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.  Join our Facebook chat Beyond the Bump Community Chats! Sign up to our newsletter HERE  Email us HERE   This episode is proudly sponsored by ErgoPouch! Discover their new Safari Collection of sleepwear, designed in organic cotton with TOG-rated options from newborn up to size 6, plus the newly launched ellska Skye Cot - safe, sustainable, and designed to grow with your child. Shop now at ergopouch.com.au and use the code BTB20 for 20% off until 11:59pm on 30 September 2025. T&Cs apply. Excludes the ellska Skye Cot, Lyra Cot, Deluxe Mattress, Drift Home, Gift Packs, Gift Vouchers, Multibuys and sale items.

Making friends as a mum can feel harder than it should be – between sleepless nights, endless nappies, and juggling life, it’s tricky to find your people. In this episode, we chat with Kimberly Kay, founder of Mum Walk about the ups, downs, and awkward in-betweens of building connections in motherhood. From breaking the ice to letting go of mum guilt when you need support, we share honest stories and helpful tips to remind you that you’re not alone. Whether you’re craving deeper friendships, or just wondering how to start, this episode will give you the encouragement to put yourself out there and find your village. As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛 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 conversations with honest and authentic people.   Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.  Join our Facebook chat Beyond the Bump Community Chats! Sign up to our newsletter HERE  Email us HERE   This episode is proudly sponsored by ErgoPouch! Discover their new Safari Collection of sleepwear, designed in organic cotton with TOG-rated options from newborn up to size 6, plus the newly launched ellska Skye Cot - safe, sustainable, and designed to grow with your child. Shop now at ergopouch.com.au and use the code BTB20 for 20% off until 11:59pm on 30 September 2025. T&Cs apply. Excludes the ellska Skye Cot, Lyra Cot, Deluxe Mattress, Drift Home, Gift Packs, Gift Vouchers, Multibuys and sale items.

This week on Bumpie Group Chat (Unfiltered), we dive into why you can shove whimsy up your a$$, and why the FAFO parenting method has our full support. We unpack the winning lotto theory and how it shapes the way we tackle life’s chaos, plus explore the surprising benefits of keeping a worry diary. Raw, relatable and refreshingly honest—just how we like it. Always we hope you enjoy!   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 conversations with honest and authentic people.     Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.  Join our Facebook chat Beyond the Bump Community Chats! Sign up to our newsletter HERE  Email us HERE

Allergies and allergens can be a huge source of worry for parents — but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode of Beyond the Bump, we’re joined by Paediatrician Dr Rob and GP Dr Mariam to explore how we can ease the anxiety that often comes with the topic. They share practical tips, answer common questions, and offer reassurance for navigating this tricky space. Whether you’re a new parent or simply curious, this chat is all about making allergies feel a little less overwhelming and a lot more manageable. As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛   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 conversations with honest and authentic people.   Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.  Join our Facebook chat Beyond the Bump Community Chats! Sign up to our newsletter HERE  Email us HERE   This episode is proudly sponsored by Allerstart! Backed by science, created with care! Get yours today at allerstart.com.au and use the code BUMPIES10 for 10% off.

This week on Bumpie Group Chat (Unfiltered), we dive into the tricky feels of being jealous of your partner and child’s bond, why adding a little whimsy can make the chaos lighter, and the unglamorous truth of school camp life. Plus, we unpack the stigma around couples sleeping in separate beds (spoiler: it’s more than okay!). Raw, relatable and refreshingly honest—just how we like it. Always we hope you enjoy!   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 conversations with honest and authentic people.   Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.  Join our Facebook chat Beyond the Bump Community Chats! Sign up to our newsletter HERE  Email us HERE

In this episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with the incredible Taylah Tudehope-Glachan, mum to quadruplets! Taylah takes us through the jaw-dropping moment she found out she was expecting four babies, her birth story, and what life really looks like with four newborns at once.  From endless feeds and sleepless nights to the village it takes to raise multiples, Taylah shares both the chaos and the joy. She opens up about the emotional rollercoaster, the surprising silver linings, and the love that makes it all worth it. It’s a wild, honest, and heartwarming peek into parenting times four. And as always, we hope you enjoy! 💛   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 conversations with honest and authentic people.     Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.  Join our Facebook chat Beyond the Bump Community Chats! Sign up to our newsletter HERE  Email us HERE   This episode is proudly sponsored by iL Tutto! We’ve got a discount code for you, Bumpies! Use code BUMP20 for 20% off, valid until November 3rd. Head to iltutto.com.au but please note it excludes already discounted items, furniture packs and gift cards.

This week on the Bumpie Group Chat (unfiltered), we’re chatting about bribery gone wrong, counting just how many times “Lafufu” popped up, and the ins and outs of high school orientations. We also dive into family values around phone use and ask the big question—would you snoop a celeb’s texts? Tune in for laughs, honesty, and all the Bumpie banter. Always we hope you enjoy!   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 conversations with honest and authentic people.   Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.  Join our Facebook chat Beyond the Bump Community Chats! Sign up to our newsletter HERE  Email us HERE   This episode is proudly sponsored by Tonies! If you already loved Tonies, the Toniesbox 2 is about to blow your kids’ minds. And maybe yours too. Pre-order yours today from tonies.com.au and major retailers.

In this episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Georgia Fox, a mum of four, about navigating life when things don’t go to plan. Georgia opens up about the challenges of a relationship breakdown, the realities of single parenting, and what it’s like to rebuild life on your own terms.  We explore the strength it takes to make tough decisions, how to keep going when things feel overwhelming, and the possibility of finding love again. If you’ve ever faced big changes or wondered how to come out stronger on the other side, this one’s for you.  And as always, we hope you enjoy! 💛   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 conversations with honest and authentic people.   Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.  Join our Facebook chat Beyond the Bump Community Chats! Sign up to our newsletter HERE  Email us HERE   This episode is proudly sponsored by Tonies! There’s a pretty big announcement on the way from Tonies, and we’ve been told to keep our eyes and ears out!

This week, the Bumpie Group Chat goes fully unfiltered. We’re talking jet lag that just won’t quit, Texas rodeos (yes, really!), and those big space dreams that make you wonder. Plus, navigating the reality that sometimes three really is a crowd.  Always we hope you enjoy!   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 conversations with honest and authentic people.   Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.  Join our Facebook chat Beyond the Bump Community Chats! Sign up to our newsletter HERE  Email us HERE   This episode is proudly sponsored by Land Lab! Check Mother Dose out at land-lab.co and get the care you deserve in a prenatal–one that is thoughtfully dosed and high quality too!

In this episode of Beyond the Bump, we’re joined by Sophie Walker from Australian Birth Stories to explore the things people often don’t tell you about pregnancy and postpartum. Drawing on her own journey and the countless stories she’s heard, Sophie shares valuable insights, gentle reminders, and honest reflections on this transformative stage of life.  Whether you’re expecting, navigating life after birth, or supporting someone who is, this episode will leave you with reassurance and perspective. As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛   Resource links: Australian Birth Stories   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 conversations with honest and authentic people.   Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.  Join our Facebook chat Beyond the Bump Community Chats! Sign up to our newsletter HERE  Email us HERE   This episode is proudly sponsored by Land Lab! Check Mother Dose out at land-lab.co and get the care you deserve in a prenatal–one that is thoughtfully dosed and high quality too!

This week, the Bumpie Group Chat goes fully unfiltered. We’re talking that creeping sense of “impending doom” only parents seem to understand, homesick kiddos (and the heartstrings they pull), and those lightbulb “Oooohhh, now I get it” parenting moments that hit out of nowhere.  Always we hope you enjoy!   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 conversations with honest and authentic people.   Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.  Join our Facebook chat Beyond the Bump Community Chats! Sign up to our newsletter HERE  Email us HERE

This week on Beyond the Bump, we sit down with Michelle Andrews to unpack a journey that’s been anything but predictable. From navigating the emotional highs and lows of IVF, to facing the heartbreak of a terminally ill mum, Michelle shares with raw honesty and warmth. We also dive into her return to the hit podcast Shameless, exploring what it means to juggle personal challenges with a public career. It’s a conversation about resilience, grief, and finding light when the path twists unexpectedly. As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛   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 conversations with honest and authentic people.   Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.  Join our Facebook chat Beyond the Bump Community Chats! Sign up to our newsletter HERE  Email us HERE   This episode is proudly sponsored by Shopback! Don’t forget your $20 cashback bonus is just waiting for you on ShopBack. Use the code BEYONDTHEBUMP and let ShopBack pay you to shop. 

This week’s Bumpie Ground Chat is live and it’s a goodie (do we say that every week?). We chat relationship confessions, that ache of missing your own mum in motherhood, and how some of you Bumpies met your partners. Let’s just say we were not expecting some of these! It’s warm, funny, a little emotional, and as always, completely unfiltered, and as always we hope you enjoy!   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 conversations with honest and authentic people.   Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.  Join our Facebook chat Beyond the Bump Community Chats! Sign up to our newsletter HERE  Email us HERE   This episode is proudly sponsored by LIFEPAC! Head to lifepac.com.au and use our code BTB20 for 20% off. 

In this episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Sarah Ashton, a mental health occupational therapist who supports mothers navigating the chaos and overwhelm of motherhood.  Sarah shares practical strategies for managing mental load, building resilience, and finding calm in the everyday. Whether you're a new mum or deep in the trenches, this episode offers reassurance and real-life tools to help you feel more in control and less alone. As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛   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 conversations with honest and authentic people.   Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.  Join our Facebook chat Beyond the Bump Community Chats! Sign up to our newsletter HERE  Email us HERE   This episode is proudly sponsored by LIFEPAC! Head to lifepac.com.au and use our code BTB20 for 20% off. 

We're back with Part 2 of our honest conversation on how parenting has shaped us. Jayde, Sophie, and Chi sit down for an open and honest chat about how parenting has changed them — in ways they expected, and plenty they didn’t. They explore the shifts, the surprises, the highs and lows, and everything in between. It’s raw, it’s real, and might just make you feel a little less alone in whatever season you’re in. **bonus butthole chat may or may not be included As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛   Resource links: Listen to Beyond the Balls Follow Beyond the Balls IG: @beyondtheballs.podcast   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 conversations with honest and authentic people.   Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.  Join our Facebook chat Beyond the Bump Community Chats! Sign up to our newsletter HERE  Email us HERE   This episode is proudly sponsored by Life’s Little Treasures Foundation! Help Life’s Little Treasures reach their goal of raising $1 million, so they can be in 20 hospitals by 2026 supporting families with premature and sick babies.    Head to walkforprems.org.au or themightytrek.org.au to register and get involved.  

In this week’s episode, Jayde, Sophie, and Chi sit down for an open and honest chat about how parenting has changed them — in ways they expected, and plenty they didn’t. They explore the shifts, the surprises, the highs and lows, and everything in between. It’s raw, it’s real, and might just make you feel a little less alone in whatever season you’re in. There was so much to say on this topic, we decided to make it a two-parter — stay tuned for Part 2 next week! As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛   Resource links: Listen to Beyond the Balls Follow Beyond the Balls IG: @beyondtheballs.podcast 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 conversations with honest and authentic people.   Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.  Join our Facebook chat Beyond the Bump Community Chats! Sign up to our newsletter HERE  Email us HERE   This episode is proudly sponsored by Life’s Little Treasures Foundation! Help Life’s Little Treasures reach their goal of raising $1 million, so they can be in 20 hospitals by 2026 supporting families with premature and sick babies. Head to walkforprems.org.au or themightytrek.org.au to register and get involved.