Beyond the Bump

This week we are replaying this episode which contains honest, personal discussions about difficult emotions such as rage and anger. Motherhood provides plenty of experiences of joy, love and gratitude but it also contains frustration, exhaustion, anger and overwhelm among many other emotional states. 

When we know that difficult emotions are an inherent part of motherhood, and being human, it can help us feel less alone or prevent us from experiencing shame. Emotions are an automatic response to internal or external stimuli. We don’t get to choose what arises but we can learn to work with what comes up and how to meet our needs to feel okay. 

There were a few ideas shared on how to work with difficult emotions on this episode and there are plenty more in The Emotional Support for Mothers toolkit. However, we all know that the reality is that it can be hard to experience and make sense of these emotions on our own. 

If you are experiencing persistent painful feelings you need and deserve love, care and support. Please contact your doctor to discuss how to get the compassionate support you deserve. 

Here are some free resources that may support you:

Postnatal Rage: Centre for Perinatal Excellence (COPE)

Gidget Foundation

PANDA

Beyond Blue

Working with our triggers: free guided reflection coming soon - sign up here. 

The Emotional Support for Mothers toolkit 

 

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This week on Beyond the Bump, we’re replaying our chat with Michelle Andrews. 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. Please note that since this episode was recorded Michelle's beautiful mum has since passed and we send so much love and condolences to her family.

Throughout the chat 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. 

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This episode is proudly sponsored by Il Tutto!

This week on Beyond the Bump, we’re replaying getting real about all the things we wish we knew as first-time mums! Sophie and Jayde chat about the surprises, the struggles, and the game-changing lessons they’ve learned along the way. And as always we hope you love the episode as much as we did!

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. 

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This episode is proudly sponsored by Bounce. 

Head to www.bounceinc.com.au to purchase your tickets!

This week Soph pulls off the ultimate surprise - joining Jayde in person for the first time in 12 months to record the last episode of the year! 

Back in the same room, we reflect on what it’s been like recording long-distance, what it's like for Soph being back in her hometown and just how different the energy feels when they’re face to face again. 

We also dive into the next stages of parenthood, with Jayde reflecting on the reality of heading into parenting a high schooler and how quickly this chapter has arrived. Together, they talk about evolving identities as mums, and why the 'just you wait' conversation surrounding parenting teenage girls isn't always accurate...

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. 

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This episode is proudly sponsored by Little Urchin. 

Head to www.littleurchin.com.au  and use our code BTB20 for 20% off site wide!

As the year wraps up, we sit down for a special end-of-year recap episode of Beyond the Bump, joined by a very familiar voice behind the scenes - Clare, the EA who helps keep BTB running smoothly.

In this episode, we reflect on the highs, the challenges and the moments of parenthood that defined the year.

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!

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Email us HERE

This episode is proudly sponsored by Bounce. 

Head to www.bounceinc.com.au purchase your tickets and gift cards!