Beyond the Bump

• Why am I feeling the pressure to bounce back? Turning down the noise on pregnancy and post partum body image - with Dr. Pree, prenatal psychologist

  Why do we feel so much pressure to “bounce back” after having a baby? This week on Beyond the Bump, we chat with the lovely Dr. Pree, a prenatal psychologist, all about the unrealistic expectations around pregnancy and postpartum body image. We talk about where this pressure comes from, why it’s so damn hard to ignore, and how we can start tuning it out. Dr. Pree shares real, practical tips to help you feel more at home in your body—no matter what stage you’re in. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and felt the weight of “getting your body back,” this one’s for you. It’s honest, supportive, and just the reminder we all need. As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛   Resource links: Free body self compassion meditation on my website: shespeakspsychology.com.au/free-body-self-compassion-meditation PANDA article about body image in the perinatal period: panda.org.au/articles/body-image General info about body image and disordered eating: cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Disordered-Eating CBT thought diary - for reframing unhelpful thoughts: cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Consumer-Modules/Back-from-The-Bluez/Back-from-the-Bluez---04---The-ABC-Analysis.pdf PANDA - 1300 726 306 Mon-Sat Butterfly Foundation Helpline - 1800 334 673   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 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 Beyond the Balls!

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• 💙 BYTB: Beers with the lads, what is it actually costing you? Talking sobriety & being a sober curious dad with Hamish Adams-Cairns

  Welcome to EP21 of Beyond The Balls! This is a chat with the legendary Hamish Adams-Cairns from the Sober Awkward podcast on all things drinking & dad pub culture. Hamish has been sober for 3 years and having run a podcast on his adventures in sobriety, knows a thing or two about the experience of giving up alcohol. He also presents a wonderfully balanced and non-judgemental view on whether you drink or not. This is an amazing, thoughtful and vulnerable chat about dads & their relationship with alcohol as well as what it means to be sober curious. We delve into the dark side of when men refuse to give up their life before kids and take responsibility, addiction and what alcohol is really costing you. Chi opens up on some of his struggles with alcohol and we share plenty of laughs along the way. Whether you’re a sober curious dad or a mother who thinks their partner might have a tough relationship with alcohol, we hope you enjoy and take something from this episode. We thank Hamish for his time!   Resource links: Hamish’s Instagram: @hamishadamscairns Sober Awkward Instagram: @soberawkward Sober Awkward Website: https://www.soberawkward.com 30 day Sober Guide: https://www.soberawkward.com/theguide Vic's books: https://www.soberawkward.com/store Vic’s episode on Beyond The Bump   Beyond the Balls is a fatherhood podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Chi Lo, a Beyond The Bump production. This podcast is targeted at dads, dads to be, their partners and anyone interested in the journey of fatherhood.  We believe that every dad wants to be the best they can be so our purpose is to entertain, educate and empower our audience. We promise to have open and honest discussions in the hope to leave you feeling more supported after every listen. Join us in celebrating the ups and downs of fatherhood today! Yeah the dads!   Follow us on Instagram: @beyondtheballs.podcast Follow Jayde on Instagram: @londonxboston Follow Chi on Instagram: @chi_lo Follow @yummmchi for some cooking adventures!   This episode is proudly sponsored by SYNCD! Get 15% off at www.usesyncd.com with the code BEYOND15

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• What topic didn't we spiral into? Health anxiety, finding your style again postpartum, transition to 2 kids & a hell of a lot more – with Liv Brown, stylist

  This week on the pod, we’re joined by the lovely Liv Brown from @rattle_style – and what a chat it was! We originally invited Liv on to talk about finding your style again postpartum, but in true Beyond the Bump fashion, we spiraled into so much more (in the best way). We ended up diving deep into topics like postnatal depression (PND), postnatal anxiety (PNA), health anxiety, navigating a bub who’s unwell, coping when your own mum is unwell, and the big transition to two kids. It’s raw, real, and full of heart. You don’t want to miss this one! As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛   Resource links: Follow Liv on IG: @rattle_style Online Colour Analysis: @colourlabstylist Renee Reader | Home Organisation Expert: @gracefulguidance_ Apply for the BTB Partnership & Sponsorship Manager HERE   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 Mellows! If you’re feeling a little frazzled, touched out, or just need something to take the edge off (without reaching for a wine at 4pm), you have to try Mellows, a delicious, nervous-system-loving drink that actually helps you feel calm. Use the code BTB20 for 20% off at mellows.com.au.

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• Are my kids ungrateful or can we call this developmental? — with Gen Muir

  This one was a ripper! In this episode, we chat with Gen Muir — and yes, we know we say every episode is a ripper, but this one really hit home. Sophie felt like her kids were on the trip of a lifetime, but they didn’t really seem all that grateful for it. Gen’s insights on kids and gratitude have really helped us approach the situation with more compassion, kindness, and patience. Most importantly, it helped us realise it’s not just a "them" issue — and that took away a lot of the shame around this topic. As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛   Resource links: Follow Gen on IG: @connectedparentingau connectedparenting.com.au 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 FRANKIE4! If your feet are screaming at you, or you just want something that feels like a hug for your arches, go check out FRANKIE4. Our code is BEYONDTHEBUMP for 20% off.

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• WTF is my cycle doing? A dummies guide to cyclical living - with Madeleine Murray

  In this episode of Beyond the Bump, we’re joined by the brilliant Madeleine Murray to answer the question so many of us have: “WTF is my cycle doing?” Madeleine breaks down the menstrual cycle using the concept of the four ‘seasons’—winter, spring, summer, and autumn—to help us better understand the natural shifts in our energy, mood, and needs throughout the month. From period pain to productivity slumps, this dummies guide to cyclical living will leave you feeling more in tune with your body and how to work with it, not against it. As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛   Resource links: thecycles.com.au 1:1 Coaching with Madeleine HERE   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’re looking for a gift that’s fun, thoughtful and keeps the kids engaged for longer, the tonie box is it!

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