Beyond the Bump

We decided it was time to level up our money smarts and asked financial educator, Mel Browne, to come and share five things she wanted all women to know about finance. An award-winning ex-accountant and ex-financial advisor who rebuilt her financial life from the ground up, Mel shares practical tips* and expert knowledge in a way that makes sense. She dives into…

Super splitting if your super takes a hit from career pauses

Future proofing for finance when you’re in a relationship 

Women over 55 are the most at risk of homelessness

Research shows women are better investors

Having a voice in your home’s finances

Reflecting on your personal Money Story

Investing 101: where do we start?

Small ways to get extra cash

Credit cards and Afterpay - rejecting overspending

Dopamine spending

Smart debt, mortgages and offset accounts

Investing for our children 

Links mentioned:

90 minute Share Investing Masterclass here

Compare 7 Investing apps here

 

This episode is proudly sponsored by iL Tutto and their brand new Bundle and Save Experience at iltutto.com.au 

*Mel licensed to give general advice but please seek financial advice for you specific circumstances as needed

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

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Bumpies, if you haven’t noticed yet, this is our first video recording of the Bumpie Group Chat! Now you can grab a cuppa and watch along… if your kids give you a moment's peace, of course. Whether you’re watching or listening, today we dive into…

We have rebranded! A huge and exciting week for Beyond the Bump

You’re always Yummy Mummies in our eyes

Sophie is struggling to let herself sit with imposter syndrome

Jayde’s reminder to take up space and be proud of hard work

Do we constantly downplay our efforts and achievements as mums in paid work?

Jayde shares her experience with Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)

Can we all just celebrate our wins!?

When your kids start to grasp the concept of death 

The disappointment of knowing you can’t fix your child’s feelings 

Seeking help is always a good thing

 

This episode is proudly sponsored by Face Hero by Go-To, the face oil we always come back to. New customers or those that haven’t purchased within the last 12 months get 20% off orders over $85 at gotoskincare.com with the code BTB. T&Cs apply.

 

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 

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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. 

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 episode discusses child sexual abuse. Please listen with care and reach out to a support service if you need to speak to someone. Visit ChildSafety.gov.au/Get-Support for a list of services.**

We speak to Alison Geale, CEO of Bravehearts, who works to provide a holistic approach to the prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse. This is a big but important topic and we’ve gathered your top questions to help educate us on having personal safety conversations with our kids. We discuss…

What are age-appropriate discussions to have regarding personal safety?

Bringing up big topics if you’re feeling awkward

Moving beyond ‘stranger danger’ 

Identifying the red flags of grooming

The importance of asking our kids questions as conversation starters

What to do if children disclose a safety concern with you

“It might feel bad, it might feel good but it’s not right” - explaining physical responses to abuse

How can we give our kids a safe childhood with these worries in mind?

Sharing your child safety boundaries with other families

Peer-on-peer sexual abuse - what it is and what steps to take

What are developmentally expected sexual behaviors?

Nappy changes to doctor visits, how do we explain what a safe scenario looks like?

Knowing the power of these preventative and supportive conversations

Additional links:

Bravehearts ‘Protecting Children and Young People from Sexual Abuse: A Guide for Parents & Carers’ - Free Download

Child Safety online resources to teach body safety

This episode is brought to you by The Australian Government’s One Talk at a Time campaign, which is all about the little conversations that help keep our kids safe.

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 

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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. 

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 dive straight into a short and sweet Bumpie Group Chat today as surprisingly, both of us had great weeks! As we crawl out of some mild parenting trenches, we remind ourselves of the importance of help, making time for ourselves and remembering that we are doing a damn good job! We yap about…

Does anything replace the help you get from a supportive family?

Parenting away from a village 

Don’t compare yourself to others parenting journeys

Sophie’s 3 year old is sleeping better and life is looking up

The sleep advice Sophie is implementing

Jayde’s made new progress in helping Yumi with emotional regulation

The importance of parent’s nightly decompression session 

Our rebrand launches next week!

School holidays are incoming are we are crawling to the finish line

 

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.

For this episode of Bumpies on Board, Hanna, an American Bumpie, shares with us her raw and vulnerable battle with addiction. A disease that is not often spoken about, addiction was part of her life from childhood. Hanna gives us an honest insight into the good, the bad and the ugly that she has experienced in both her addiction battle and her decade of sobriety, now as a mum of two. She shares…

How watching her parents own addiction and mental health struggles formed the blueprint for Hanna’s substance issues 

When throwing out drugs switched to trying them

The indescribably strong pull of addiction

A pregnancy scare and abusive relationship became the first realisation that her life was passing her by

Why did she push her loved ones away?

The dream of her own family became the catalyst to seek help 

Finding the 12 step program that provided the support she needed to get sober 

The stigma around addiction 

Recovery as a continual process

What steps helped Hanna begin to recover from addiction? 

The physical effects of withdrawal 

Meeting her partner and the love they felt becoming parents

The top advice Hanna would give others in the midst of addiction   

This episode is proudly sponsored by iL Tutto and their EOFY Sale - head to iltutto.com.au to get up to 40% off from June 16 to July 1.

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.