Beyond the Bump

It’s been a busy 2 or so years for Michelle Battersby (@michellebattersby) who has grown and birthed two boys 17 months apart, all while selling her tech start-up Sunroom and beginning the role of President at global app, Peanut. We dived into her journey to chat more about…

Life before children as a woman carving a path in male-dominated boardrooms

Her career progression and moving to LA to found her own tech start up

Navigating pregnancy in her workplace and reflecting on how motherhood and career would look for Michelle

How she reframed the changes she underwent as a mother as a positive instead of worrying she’d “lost” herself

Having two kids with a close age gap - the pros and the cons!

Michelle explains Peanut - from connecting 6 million mums, tracking pregnancy, parenting advice to scheduling online mother’s group meet ups, it’s an amazing tool for mums

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

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The Bumpie Group Chat is back and it’s a bit of a different vibe to earlier in the week. Reality is sinking in and we need to talk about it…

Pearl had a tough time starting pre-school and not only is it heart-breaking, it’s making Sophie wonder how she is actually going to get work done

Jayde is finally feeling her age and we dive into aging mentally and physically. Greys, fine lines and chin hairs - are we embracing them? Are we chasing beauty standards because we actually want to or is it social pressure!?

Sophie asks Jayde to share candidly how she frames her Botox appointments with her daughters

Kids can be brutal to each other - how do we help them navigate social challenges and peer pressure? 

 

This episode is proudly sponsored by iL Tutto. Check out their new Trend Collection and use our code BUMP20

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 

Sign up to our monthly newsletter here for BTS, recommendations, outfits and more.

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.

We are back, Bumpies! New year, new us? After sharing way too many digestive details, looks like we’re still the same. After a 6 week break, we had A LOT to catch up on…

How is Sophie adjusting to life back home after her lap of Australia? 

Jayde shares how scary navigating sick kids, a snow storm and an international health system was 

Goldie and Mia start new school journeys and it’s a rollercoaster of emotions

Sophie’s addicted to her phone (but actually, who isn’t!?)

Jayde discusses her phone usage rules for her tweens

One of the girls is starting couple’s therapy and taking us along for the ride

How do you actually socialise without drinking? 

Anddddd we’ve got some exciting things in store for BTB and we need YOUR help! 

Links mentioned in this episode were: 

Getbrick
Life360

This episode is proudly sponsored by iL Tutto. Check out their new Trend Collection and use our code BUMP20

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 

Sign up to our monthly newsletter here for BTS, recommendations, outfits and more.

Maybe you’re a dad or want some advice for a man in your life. Check out @beyondtheballs.podcast 

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.

This week we are replaying Sophie's pregnancy diaries through her first trimester with baby number 3!

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.  

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This episode is proudly sponsored by Il Tutto!

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 

 

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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