Bumpie Group chat: why are we so hard on ourselves? Talking imposter syndrome & rejection sensitivity dysphoria

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   S1 · E407 · 20 Jul 2026 · 1 hr

   Is listening to our gut the key to decreasing burn out? - with With Stacie, mum of 3 and Emotional Intelligence Coach

   Burnout is a term that gets thrown around a lot and Stacie Skehan, Emotional Intelligence Educator, knows it all too well. A mum of 3, navigating two divorces and chasing a string of career accolades, it wasn’t until total burnout forced her to stop and she had to feel what she had been suppressing for decades. Stacie shares her motherhood journey, relationships realisations and gives us a deep insight into how feeling, not fixing, is what is needed for ourselves and in turn, our children. We discuss… Stacie’s surprise pregnancy and tough postpartum When infidelity and drugs emerged in her…

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   S1 · E406 · 16 Jul 2026 · 43 min

   Bumpie Group Chat: a school holidays wrap and a case for sleeping in separate beds

   After a little break from recording, we are back for this episode of the Bumpie Group Chat. You think we wouldn’t have that much to talk about but of course, we find plenty to discuss! School holidays makes Sophie want to homeschool A ‘school holiday activity menu’ saved the mental load AND made local activities feel like a holiday How underrated are the drive-in cinemas!? Jayde’s Bali trip with friends ticked all the boxes for her and the girls Do things sometimes run smoother when your partner isn’t there? Jayde’s Bali itinerary recommendations Sophie’s present cupboard fail! Bumpies…

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   E405 · 13 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 17 min

   Will I ever stop grieving? A story of late term stillbirth & CMV awareness - with Stephanie Briggs, Mother & Founder of The Hope Initiative for CMV

   Have you heard of congenital CMV? Many haven’t, including Stephanie Briggs, who learned of it for the first time while simultaneously experiencing the most devastating moment of her family’s life. Steph lost her second daughter, Charlotte Hope - or Charlie - as a result of CMV at 35 weeks gestation. Now the founder of The Hope Initiative for CMV, a charity created to raise awareness of this common but unknown virus, Steph shares her motherhood journey and the legacy of Charlie. In this raw yet eye-opening conversation, we discuss… Steph’s trouble with ovulation and journey to conceiving her…

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   S1 · E404 · 9 Jul 2026 · 56 min

   Bumpie Group Chat: the many identity shifts of motherhood, aging, reasons why we choose NOT to drink, neighbour dramas & more!

   It’s been a long time since we put the call out for an Ask Us Anything style Q&A and luckily for our egos, Bumpies delivered with a huge range of interesting, juicy and curious questions! We jumped straight into… How is Sophie going with her pursuit for a hobby? Our screen time keeps sneaking up and we have mixed feelings Am I The Asshole if I won’t let my neighbour borrow my chairs!? Aging is feeling confronting, but do we have to ‘fix’ it? Our thoughts on Botox and Jayde’s journey with injectables Should we ever *convince* our partner to have more kids? Gender disappointment vs gender…

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   S1 · E403 · 6 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

   How can I do money better for future me & my family? - with Mel Browne, money expert & educator

   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…

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   S1 · E401 · 29 Jun 2026 · 53 min

   Our kids’ personal safety, where do we even begin? Child sexual abuse prevention - with Alison Geale, CEO of Bravehearts

   **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…

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   E400 · 25 Jun 2026 · 21 min

   Bumpie Group Chat: decided to take a week off whinging

   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…

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   E399 · 22 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

   How did you break the cycle of addiction for your children? - with Hanna, mum of 2

   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…

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   E398 · 18 Jun 2026 · 33 min

   Bumpie Group Chat: The rollercoaster that is couple’s therapy, the torture that is Sophie’s bedtime and could Jayde be going through peri-menopause?

   Even after spending a big few days in Sydney together, we still find plenty to discuss. Jayde took an early flight home to drive straight to couples therapy and gives us an update… Firstly, we clear up the Nick/Harry confusion After a vulnerable breakdown a few weeks ago, therapy has given Jayde and Harry more tools to forge a better path forwards Sophie would people-please a therapist into getting an A+ if she could Jayde’s itchy legs spiraled into scabies, bed bugs and perimenopause and Sophie is sending her straight to the GP Should we push harder when it comes to our health symptoms?…

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    E397 · 15 Jun 2026 · 57 min

    Anyone else got the guilts around playing with our kids? - with Nicole, paediatric physiotherapist

    We’ll admit it. We don’t love playing with the kids. So we asked Nicole, a paediatric physiotherapist from @nicole_kidsphysio to come and give us the insight on play and making it work for your family. We discuss… When you don’t love playing with your kids Guilt, screens and connection Engagement vs imaginative play Finding the ‘play’ style that works for you Bossy play and how to navigate it Behind every behaviour is a communication How long do you need to play for? Does independent play even exist!? Tips for scaffolding independent play Sensory play tips and tricks Navigating risky play,…