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   S1 · E428 · 14 Sep 2026 · 56 min

   Ask yourself, is it working for mum? Setting boundaries with kids - with Gen Muir

   We’ve teamed up once again with parenting educator, Gen Muir, to discuss boundaries. Is it a buzz word or are they vital for our parenting? We discuss… The #1 question to ask yourself around boundaries How societies views on parenting has changed over the decades When boundaries can be flexible Explaining and scaffolding the boundary Disappointment and resilience Executive dysfunction and boundaries Healthy boundaries teach relationship skills How do we ACTUALLY set a boundary? The discomfort of sadness The importance of modelling limits Links mentioned: Get Gen’s latest book, Why Kids Need…

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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

   We talk a lot about emotional regulation, mindfulness and play, but it can be hard finding ways to actually DO these in our busy lives. Enter art therapy. For kids and adults alike, we speak to registered art therapist and mum of two, Alex Lederman, to learn more. We discuss… Alex’s experience with art and art therapy What is involved in art therapy? The process (not the outcome) of creating Do you have to be good at art? What happens if a child creates dark or worrying art? Embracing creativity for yourself What can we create at home with our kids to connect? How can we encourage our kids…

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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 · E424 · 31 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

   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

   Perimenopause. It seems to have boomed in awareness and for good reason. To find out more we speak to Dr Fatima Khan about everything from PMDD, symptoms of perimenopause, when it starts and how we address it (and also how is this fair!?!) As a leading perimenopause and menopause doctor, Dr Fatima combines a holistic approach with clinical expertise to offer treatments that support mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. We ask her… What is PMDD? Is ADHD and PMDD connected? How hormones impact mental health What is perimenopause and when does it start? The symptoms of perimenopause How…

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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 · E420 · 18 Aug 2026 · 42 min

   The First 365: What does a Women's Health Physio want all new parents to know? with Sarah Percy, Women’s Health Physiotherapist & Director of Female Physio Co.

   For this episode of our Newborn Mini Series, The First 365, we speak to Sarah Percy, Women’s Health Physiotherapist and director of Female Physio Co. We ask what are the TOP 5 things all new parents should know about women’s health physiotherapy when postpartum (and beyond!) Sarah gives us evidence, reassurance and tips to care for ourselves after carrying and birthing babies. We discuss… Bladder leakage and urinary incontinence Breaking taboo and seeking solutions to women’s health issues The myth of the 6 Week Check The benefits of early movement when postpartum Sex and intimacy after…

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   S1 · E419 · 17 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 14 min

   Dr Becky, how can effortful imperfection help us in motherhood? Plus, deep feeling kids, relationship needs after kids & more! - with Dr Becky, psychologist & founder of Good Inside

   From reading a viral Dr Becky poem on the podcast to now, we are so excited to be speaking to Dr Becky Kennedy, founder of Good Inside and clinical psychologist. She is a mum of 3, author, podcast host and renowned ‘millennial parenting whisperer’ who specialises in parenting and relationships, deeply feeling children, boundary-setting and emotional connection. We discuss… Deeply feeling kids and the safety of familiar movies Leaning into the reality of postpartum Changing relationship dynamics after having a baby What discussions can we have with our partner before having kids? Relationship…

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    S1 · E418 · 13 Aug 2026 · 37 min

    Bumpie Group Chat: a not so romantic getaway, trenches be trenchin’ and a side of bunny lovin’

    Today on the Bumpie Group Chat, we share the irony in finally getting a child-free weekend for it only to be a bit… crappy. Jayde’s in a challenging season and we unpack the different ways we might adjust to a new normal when things are giving ‘surviving’ instead of ‘thriving’. We dive into… Sophie is feeling *wiped* out after her romantic child-free weekend… but not in the way she’d hoped Jayde bought bunny rabbits to fill the void Making tough parenting choices in the moment The heartbreak of separation anxiety for school-aged kids When you’re in a tough season of parenting The challenge…