Peri-menopause - WTAF?! What should we all know as we head into it? - Dr Fatima Khan - menopause specialist, women's health doctor, and founder of The Menopause Clinic

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   S1 · E427 · 10 Sep 2026 · 35 min

   Bumpie Group Chat: so apparently we all shift and we all sh*t

   For this Bumpie Group Chat, we have done our usual where when one is up, the other is down. Andddd then we swap. We let it all out in this very unhinged episode. We chat… Sophie’s been raging and jaw-clenching Jayde and Harry’s DIY camping health retreat Feeling like a burden on your village Sophie’s offloading some of her imposter syndrome onto Raygun Jayde’s birthday ick reframe The shift to play dates and friendships over family Perimenopause or scabies? Happy birthday, Sophie! This episode is proudly sponsored by tonies. Check out the entire range at tonies.com.au Beyond the Bump is…

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   S1 · E426 · 7 Sep 2026 · 43 min

   How powerful is art for us and our kids? - with Alexandra Lederman, art therapist

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   S1 · E425 · 3 Sep 2026 · 38 min

   Bumpie Group Chat: Dr Becky is the GOAT, oreogate, unhinged things kids say and a mum hack of the century

   After a big work weekend in Melbourne, we are back with some glimmers, some learnings, some laughs and our undying love for Dr Becky. We dive into… The game-changer takeaways we’ve tried from our Dr Becky episode Oreogate! The parent’s group chat that has blown up Do millennial parents struggle with boundary setting? The busy mum/ADHD brain text message hack An unconventional toddler sleep hack The unhinged Rude or Fabulous things Bumpies kids say… This episode is proudly sponsored by Go-To and their Very Glowy Primer. Bumpies who are new to Go-To —or haven’t shopped with them in the past 12…

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   S1 · E423 · 27 Aug 2026 · 38 min

   Bumpie Group Chat: when depression, a yellow submarine and book week walk into a recording studio

   The Bumpie Group Chat is our weekly debrief on how we are going in parenting and life. Sometimes it’s light and full of laughs, other times it’s the reality of our challenges creeping up on us. A wise recent guest did tell us that two things can be true! Today, we discuss… Sophie’s leaning into Book Week Jayde gives an honest mental health update Sophie is pissed off about the state of mental health support How do we support others struggling with their mental health? Bumpies sent in their Parenting Pickles and we give our two cents In an emergency, call one of the following 24/7 hotlines:…

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   S1 · E422 · 24 Aug 2026 · 47 min

   How have we never heard of maternal ambivalence?! The conflicting emotions of motherhood - with Dr Margo Lowy, PHD & psychotherapist

   Ever felt contradicted by how much you can both love motherhood yet find it SO tough, all at the same time? That combination of what seems like opposite feelings is called maternal ambivalence. To learn more, we speak to Dr. Margo Lowy PhD, a psychotherapist and researcher. She has written her latest book, Maternal Ambivalence: The Loving Moments & Bitter Truths of Motherhood, and we are desperate to learn more. We discuss… What actually is maternal ambivalence? The paradox of feelings in motherhood Those ‘melting moments’ in parenting The slow ‘letting go’ of being a parent Naming the wins…

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   S1 · E421 · 20 Aug 2026 · 45 min

   Bumpie Group Chat: Gen Muir has joined the chat, vaping vs. old school smoking, teenage shenanigans and your date horror stories

   We couldn’t go to Sydney without popping in to see our favourite parenting expert, Gen Muir, in the studio! We quiz Gen on her own personal experience of raising tween and teen boys before she joins in for our normal Bumpie Group Chat chats. This really was Beyond the Chaos! We discuss… Teenage sons and growing water bills Vaping, masturbation and approaching big topics with our kids Did the old cigarette scare tactics work? The rollercoaster of Year 9 What does the research say on letting your kids have alcohol? Sophie and Jayde’s unhinged romantic fails Bumpies share their *crappy* date…

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   S1 · E432 · 28 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

   Zoë Foster Blake, how fun are your 40s?! Perimenopause, ADHD and female friendships

   We are so excited to welcome mum of two, author and Go-To Skincare founder, Zoë Foster-Blake. This is a bucket list interview for us and it was jam-packed with truths, laughs and wisdom. We discuss… How Zoë and Hamish started dating Her transition into motherhood, interstate from her village Do Zoë and Hamish balance the juggle of work and family? Creativity, motherhood and a recent ADHD diagnosis Zoë’s experience with perimenopause - mood, joint pain, relationships and HRT “Yoga nidra is the greatest life hack” The beauty of friendship in your 40s and just booking the girl’s trip Links…

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   S1 · E431 · 24 Sep 2026 · 40 min

   Bumpie group chat: could it be more than ADHD, finding clothing for tweens and your most awkward tech fails

   For this Bumpie Group Chat, we get together for some mixed vibes before the upcoming podcast break. For our last recording for the next fortnight, we chat about… Sophie is off to Japan! The podcast is off for the school holidays, from 30 Sept - 13th October Jayde has some observations on her mental health The 3 stages of her mental health cycle Why is there a gap in fun tween clothing!? Bumpies sent in their hilarious tech fails The following services offer mental health support: PANDA Beyond Blue Gidget Foundation LifeLine: 131114 Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell…

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   S1 · E430 · 21 Sep 2026 · 1 hr

   Bumpie on Board: how did cancer change your motherhood journey? - with Jackie, mother of 2 and breast cancer survivor

   For this Bumpies on Board episode, we speak with Jackie, mum of two and breast cancer survivor. After hearing her story at the Bonds Village Walk event in Melbourne, we asked her to share with Bumpies - it’s inspiring, raw and a real reminder of how important a village can be. We discuss… Jackie’s positive postpartum during lockdowns Reevaluating career goals after children Discovering breast cancer at 16 months postpartum Her journey with chemo, radiation, a double mastectomy and recovery Health anxiety after cancer Trying to conceive after cancer - IVF and egg donation The inspiring…

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    S1 · E429 · 17 Sep 2026 · 42 min

    Bumpie group chat: almost 10 things Sophie has learnt in 10 years of marriage, Jayde’s “boring” and your hilarious icks

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