Beyond the Bump

BONUS episode - what’s your parenting porkie?

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our 176th BONUS episode of Beyond the Bump, we’re talking all things parenting porkies – whether that be little white lies that you tell your k...

What actually happens in an induction? - with midwife, Beth

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our 175th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with the beautiful Beth Ryan from @birthwithbeth_. Beth is a midwife and founder of PowerBirth online...

What’s the mental load of IVF? 5 years of IVF, bipolar, donor sperm, eggs and so much more! - with Jossie Williams

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our 174th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Jossie. Jossie reached out to us saying that she has been going through IVF for over 5 years - s...

Where are you Pelvic Floor? (post-partum pelvic floor issues) - with Ruth, physiotherapist

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our 173rd episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Ruth. Ruth is a physio from Exhale Physiotherapy and she chats to us all about postpartum pelvic...

How does one return back to work after baby? - with Naomi, writer & postpartum doula

27 Mar 2023

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In our 172nd episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Naomi. Naomi is a postpartum doula and she talks to us all about returning to work after having ...

So what do I actually have to avoid when pregnant?? Pregnancy myths vs. facts - with Dr Timmy, obstetrician, gynaecologist and fertility specialist

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our 171st episode of Beyond the Bump, Dr Timmy is back in the poddy pod!! And he’s here to talk about pregnancy myths versus facts. We hope you e...

Is sibling fighting normal & when do we step in? - with child psychologist Emily from the Playful Psychologist

13 Mar 2023

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In our 170th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat to Emily from the Playful Psychologist all about sibling rivalry and sibling fighting. Our listeners ...

How was your THIRD birth?!? Pearl’s birth story - with Sophie

06 Mar 2023

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In our 169th episode of Beyond the Bump, Sophie FINALLY tells us about her birth with baby Pearl! We hope you enjoy!! You can listen to Sophie's previ...

What does pleasure mean to a mother? - with Regan Figg

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our 168th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat to Regan Figg all about finding pleasure in parenthood! What is a Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) ...

What are the steps in freezing your embryos? Are you living your back-up career? & so much more! - with Lola Berry

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our 167th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat to the incredible Lola Berry all about her experience with freezing her eggs! As always, when we have...

What have we been up to? Well, Sophie had a baby and Jayde had a colonic…

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our 166th episode of Beyond the Bump, we thought that because we’ve been gone for a while – there’s new listeners, there’s a new member of ...

How did you start a podcast? And so much more - with Australian Birth Stories host, Sophie Walker!

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our 165th episode of Beyond the Bump, we have Sophie Walker on the pod. Sophie is a fellow podcast host, @australianbithstories, and we chat to her...

Did things get better for you in the third trimester? - Third trimester diaries with Sophie

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back!!! And happy 2023 to our Beyond the Bump community!!! We have so much in store for you this year and we cannot wait to dive right into yo...

Did we answer your Christmas pickle!? (Not for little ears) - with Jayde and Sophie

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 163rd and final episode of Beyond the Bump for 2022 we answer all your Christmas related questions and pickles!! Questions: What are your Chris...

How did couple’s counselling save your relationship (and your sex life)? - with Maggie @thepeninsulamumma

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 162nd episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with the beautiful Maggie – you may already follow her on Instagram @thepeninsulamumma. Maggie talk...

BONUS EP - Triplets?! Just, how? - with Tori Sevier

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 161st BONUS episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Tori. Tori is not only a triplet mumma but she had a singleton first. She is an absolute p...

What do we even call this episode?! Talking upbringing, past relationships, religion, pregnancy, fertility, birth journey & so much more!!! - with Saci Magree

05 Dec 2022

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In our 160th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Saci Magree. This is probably one of the most chaotic, craziest, funniest episodes we’ve ever ...

What is Antenatal Depression and Anxiety? - with perinatal psychiatrist, Dr Fran

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 159th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Dr Fran. Dr Fran is a perinatal psychiatrist and we chat all about antenatal depression and an...

How did you recover from your 13 year long Eating Disorder (and so much more)? - with Rochelle Currie

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 158th episode of Beyond the Bump, Rochelle Currie is back in the pod. In this episode, Rochelle opens up about her journey with having disorder...

BONUS EP - What on earth are our kids actually thinking? Jayde asks her girls the hard hitting questions!

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our BONUS 157th episode of Beyond the Bump, Jayde’s two oldest girls, Mia and Billie, are in the pod and answer all your questions!!! What does M...

Are you stressing over bub’s sleep? Letting go of the mainstream rules - with Fiona from Mama Matters

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 156th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Fiona from Mama Matters. Fiona chats all about how sleep training is not the only way to get sle...

So has the second trimester been sunshine and rainbows?! - with Sophie and Jayde

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 155th episode of Beyond the Bump, Sophie shares with us how her second trimester has been, and it’s been a wild ride. Have you still got hype...

Have you heard about postnatal depletion? Tips for the fourth trimester - with Dr Oscar Serrallach

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 154th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with the incredible Dr Oscar Serrallach. He is a functional GP and an expert in postnatal depletion, ...

When is it time to do couples therapy? - with couple’s therapist Megan Kozak

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 153rd episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Megan Kozak. Megan is a couple’s therapist and she answers all your relationship questions. Yo...

What are Newborn Must-haves vs. Don’t-Needs? - with Sophie, Jayde and their unsolicited opinions.

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 152nd episode of Beyond the Bump, we’re talking all newborn essentials and how not to get swept up in the need to pre-purchase everything! DI...

What’s it like being able to share the pregnancy, birthing and breastfeeding load? with same sex couple Moana Hope & Bella Carlstrom

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 151st episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Moana Hope and Bella Carlstrom. Moana and Bella are a beautiful same-sex couple who have just we...

Shedding some light during the darkness of depression - with Jayde and her brain

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 150th episode of Beyond the Bump, Jayde sheds some light on her depression. We were going to skip a week of recording because Jayde has been go...

How on earth do I wean my baby/child?! - with lactation consultant, Susie Prout

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 149th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Susie Prout. Susan is an international lactation consultant as well as a registered midwife and ...

BONUS EP - Fiji, our honest reviews of our family holidays!

14 Sep 2022

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In our 148th BONUS episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat all things Fiji!!! We want to preface this episode with, we understand the world is very expens...

What’s UP with blood pressure in pregnancy? - with Dr Timmy

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 147th episode of Beyond the Bump, Dr Timmy is back!!! We’re chatting all about blood pressure issues in pregnancy and Dr Timmy is here to tel...

Why being a ’Good Enough’ Mother is more than good enough - debunking the perfect parent myth with Dr Sophie Brock, sociologist

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 146th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Dr Sophie Brock. Sophie is a sociologist and we talk all about why being a 'good enough' mother ...

How has it really been?! Pregnancy and relationship Q&A Part 2 - with Sophie & Nick

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 145th episode of Beyond the Bump, Nick and Sophie answer all of your relationship and baby #3 pregnancy questions. This is part 2 of a two-part...

What’s really going on inside your child’s mind!? Emotional behaviour/intelligence - with Emily, child psychologist

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 144th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Emily from Playful Psychologist. Emily is a child psychologist, and we chat to her all about the...

Bloody great period stories! - sent in by you!

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 143rd episode of Beyond the Bump, we share some of your bloody great period stories - there is an absolute mixed bag in this episode, from firs...

How has it been really? Pregnancy and relationship Q&A Part 1 - with Sophie & Nick

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 142nd episode of Beyond the Bump, Nick and Sophie answer all of your relationship and baby #3 pregnancy questions. This is part 1 of a two-part...

How can we raise eco-aware kids while avoiding eco-anxiety? - with Amanda McKenzie co-founder of the Climate Council

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 141st episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Amanda Mckenzie. Amanda is the CEO of Climate Council and she chats to us all about how we can r...

Should I go public or private? MGP? What are the different models of care for pregnancy? with midwife, Beth Ryan of @birthwithbeth_

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 140th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with midwife, Beth Ryan. Beth runs a beautiful Instagram page called @birthwithbeth_ and we chat to h...

Soph’s PREGNANT, so how’s the first trimester REALLY been? Week by week pregnancy diaries with Sophie and Jayde

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Guest what?! SOPHIE IS PREGNANT!!!! In our 139th BONUS episode of Beyond the Bump, Sophie shares with us her pregnancy diaries through her first trime...

Why won’t you sleep?! For kids 3-8 years - with paediatrician, professor and sleep expert Harriet Hiscock

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 138th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Harriet Hiscock. Harriet is a professor, pediatrician and sleep expert and we chat to her all ab...

How do you go on when your husband dies then your daughter is diagnosed with cancer? - with Brooke

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 137th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with the beautiful Brooke. Brooke talks to us about her journey of losing her husband to cancer, and ...

How do I know if my little one is ready for school? - with teacher & author, Danielle Murray

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 136th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with the beautiful Danielle Murray. Danielle is a school teacher and author and we speak to her all a...

How do you deal with Endometriosis? - with Meghan King & Hayley Anderson (@haylsa)

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our BONUS 135th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with two guests, Meg King and Hayley Anderson, all about their endometriosis journeys. Endometr...

How does Ash do 2 under 2!? - with Ash “queen of reality tv” Pollard

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 134th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with the "queen of reality tv", Ash Pollard all about having two kids well under two. If you currentl...

Wanna get to know us better? If you don’t, good on ya - with Sophie & Jayde

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our 133rd episode of Beyond the Bump, is proudly sponsored by us!! You asked us questions and we answer them: How did you guys meet and how did your f...

Why is my bub so unsettled? - with paediatrician, Dr Golly

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 132nd episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Dr Golly all about unsettled bubs! As always, if whatever you’re doing is working, then keep d...

Thinking of conceiving? What you need to know about Pre-conception Genetic Testing - with Zoe, genetic counsellor, from Eugene

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 131st episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Zoë Milgrom from Eugene. Zoë is a trained genetic counsellor and she answers all our question ...

Are you OK? Chatting mental health - with Chelsea Pottenger

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 130th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Chelsea Pottenger. Chelsea is an author, mindfulness and meditation coach, as well as the founde...

BONUS EP - Ovaries. Talk about them - with Camilla Freeman-Topper of Camilla & Marc

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's BONUS 129th episode of Beyond the Bump is a little more on the serious side!We chat with the beautiful Camilla Freeman-Topper, the creative di...

What was it like discovering you’re gay while being married with kids!? - with Gemma Gillard

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 128th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Gemma Gillard. Jayde met Gemma at an event a few weeks ago where she learnt about her incredible...

BONUS EP - We tell YOUR Monster-In-Law WTF moments - with Sophie and Jayde

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are here with the very first BONUS episode of 2022! This has been demanded for a lonnnnggg time!!! We asked you guys to send in your in-law stories...

Are our kids safe online? - with Sarah from Secure Foundations

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 126th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Sara Bolitho from Secure Foundations. We've had Sarah on the poddy before where we spoke about b...

So how is it reallllly travelling overseas with a toddler post covid!? ⁃ with fashion influencer @lisadanielle on motherhood, her c-section, travel, social media and so much more!

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 125th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Lisa Danielle all about motherhood and her recent travels overseas with her almost 2-year-old. W...

Shame on you snap back culture! How can we ACCEPT our bodies in different stages of life!? - with Jen of MumSafe

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 124th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Jen, the founder of MumSafe, all about postpartum body issues and this idea of snapping back to ...

Gender stereotypes! How can we be kinder and more accepting human beings? - with Scott

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 123rd episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Scott all about gender stereotypes and how we can be kinder and more accepting human beings. Sco...

What’s the reality of being a neurodivergent mama & how can we better understand those with Autism/ADHD? - with Annie Crowe

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 121st episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Annie, a disabled, Autistic lawyer who has ADHD, dyslexia, and dysgraphia. Trigger warning! We...

How the heck do you travel around Aus with kids!? - with Bec Lorrimer aka @tripinavan

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 121st episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Bec from Trip in a Van all about the adventurous life that she lives. Bec has been on the road t...

Does your partner need to listen to this!? - A mother’s mental labour - with psychologist, Elyse

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 120th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with psychologist, Elyse about the mental load that mothers typically experience and some things we c...

Should my baby be ___ yet? First year milestones - with paediatric physio, Nicole

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 119th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with paediatric physio, Nicole all about why not to worry about reaching those gross motor milestone ...

How on earth did you handle being pregnant with a toddler & navigating a breakup during Covid? - with Greta Couldwell (Jayde’s sister-in-law)

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 118th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Jayde’s sister-in-law and best friend Greta. We have Greta in the poddy today because of her s...

WTF is happening to my skin? Pregnancy skin concerns – with dermatology nurse Emily

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 117th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with dermatology nurse Emily all about different pregnancy skin concerns: Is it common to get skin ch...

Who am I? Identity changes with motherhood - with Catie Allen

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 116th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with one of Sophie’s best mates, Catie, all about her experience through pregnancy, childbirth and ...

Say what?!? Understanding our little ones’ speech and language - with paediatric speech pathologist, Jamie

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 115th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with paediatric speech pathologist, Jamie. Jamie answers all your speech and language development que...

What’s it like to be a supermodel and mama, no not us - with Georgia Fowler

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 114th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with supermodel and a new mama, Georgia Fowler. Has Georgia experienced any sleep regression with h...

How to know our worth at work and ask for more $$$ (as women and post partum mamas)? - with Meggie from PepTalkHer

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 113th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Meggie from PepTalkHer. Meggie is an Australian expat that lives in New York. She runs a busines...

Am I the only one with mum rage? - with Yara from Life After Birth Psychology

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 112th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Yara, from Life After Birth Psychology. Yara is a psychologist who specialises in women during...

How can we spice up our sex life? - with sexologist Juliet Allen

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 111th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with sexologist, Juliet Allen. We ask her all your questions about spicing up the bedroom. How can mo...

Did you miss us? Wait, don’t answer that! - with Sophie and Jayde

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 110th episode of Beyond the Bump, we do a bit of a recap of what we've been up to over the festive break. We asked you guys to send in any stor...

Did we just answer your parenting pickle!? - with non experts, us and our husbands

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our 109th episode of Beyond the Bump, we have two very special guests on the poddy to finish the year off with a bang... our husbands! You sent i...

Can anyone get gestational diabetes? - with Dr Timmy

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our 108th episode of Beyond the Bump, Dr Timmy is back and this time he's answering all your questions about gestational diabetes! What is gestatio...

Um stars, reckon you could help me out here? - with astrologer Kristy Gray

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our Bonus 107th episode of Beyond the Bump is a little bit of a different one - it's not necessarily parenting related, but we feel like the things we...

How can we talk to our kids about consent and safety? - with Sarah from Secure Foundations

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our 106th episode of Beyond the Bump is a little bit more serious than normal. Trigger warning, we do talk about child abuse and sexual assault. In...

How do we know when to take our little ones to emergency? - with Penny, paediatric nurse

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our 105th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with paediatric nurse, Penny. Penny shares some tips and tricks on how to help manage our kids at hom...

Why do we get morning (every hour of the day/night) sickness? - with Dr Timmy

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our 104th episode of Beyond the Bump, Dr Timmy is back and we’re talking all things morning sickness and hyperemesis: What is hyperemesis? When...

What is the process with surrogacy? - with dads, Ross and Jack

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our 103rd episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with dads, Ross and Jack. They tell us all about their journey through surrogacy to have their beauti...

BONUS EP - I’m a great parent but... with Sophie and Jayde

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We think our bonus 102nd episode of Beyond the Bump is going to be a funny one! We asked you guys to send in your parenting confessions, you know, the...

How can we grieve as a parent or help those that are grieving? - with Krista, widow and grief expert

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our 101st episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Krista. Krista is a widow and grief expert We ask her all your questions about how we can find s...

Being a blind mother of 4 under 4, how do you do it? - with Ebony

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our 100th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Ebony. Ebony is the mum of 4 under 4. She is also blind – she has retinitis pigmentosa and has...

Why does it feel like it’s hanging out of me?? Talking prolapses with physios, Sam and Jenna

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our 99th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with physios, Jenna and Sam all about prolapse, particularly postpartum prolapse: What is prolapse? Ho...

Why is this taking so long? A tale of IVF and reciprocal pregnancy – with Alana

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our 98th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with the beautiful Alana from @mummyplusmumma. She is the mum of Leo and is part of a same sex relatio...

Hi, can we be your best friends? Real mum chat - with Claire Holt

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our 97th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with the incredible Claire Holt – you may know her from H2O: Just Add Water, Vampire Diaries, The Or...

What’s the latest evidence on our little ones’ mental wellbeing? - with Derek from raisingchildren.net.au

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our 96th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Derek from raisingchildren.net.au. We ask him all your questions about our little ones' mental we...

What’s involved in a home birth? - with doula, Charlotte Squires

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our 95th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Charlotte all about her recent home birth experience: What was Charlotte’s decision and reasoni...

Is your child a fussy/cautious eater? Tonnes of tips with speech pathologist, Jamie

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our 94th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with speech pathologist, Jamie from @nourish.babes. We ask her all your questions about your fussy/cau...

BONUS EP: Mum brain - where has my brain gone? - with Sophie and Jayde

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our bonus, 93rd episode of Beyond the Bump is an absolute ripper of an episode – we chat all about MUM BRAIN. We share some of our listeners’ best...