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

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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 · E417 · 11 Aug 2026 · 43 min

   The First 365: What does a paediatric doctor want all new parents to know? - with Hailey O'Neill

   For this episode of our Newborn Mini Series, The First 365, we speak to Hailey O’Neill, paediatric doctor, to ask what are the TOP 5 things all new parents should know about paediatric health and wellbeing in the first year of life. With experience in developmental and general paediatrics, paediatric emergency medicine and neonatal intensive care, Hailey offers us information, reassurance and tips to care for our new family’s wellbeing. We discuss… The importance of maternal mental health for the whole family’s wellbeing Building a village and network of support for postpartum Mother’s…

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   S1 · E416 · 10 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

   What’s the best generation to date? Love, divorce and dating with kids - with Kate Reeves, from We Don’t Have Time For This

   For this episode, we DO have time for a big chat with Kate Reeves AKA Revz, co-host of the podcast We Don’t Have Time For This. We catch up on life in general and ask how love, divorce and dating as a mum of two is going for her. We discuss.. Raising a tween son as a single mum Parenting tween sons vs tween daughters Theatre kids and the We Don’t Have Time For This live show extravaganzas Going through a divorce at 36 when you have children The legality of divorce and reality of co-parenting What is dating like when you have kids? Dating younger men, older men, all the men! What are the…

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   S1 · E415 · 6 Aug 2026 · 39 min

   Bumpie group chat: the humbling mum jig, never trust a teen and the mysterious case of tea-bagging

   For this Bumpie Group Chat, we agree there is never a right time to see an unsolicited p*nis, wonder if our dance moves are daggy and ask how Sophie ended up in the algorithm of stale, pale white males. We discuss… Sophie said yes to an impromptu primary school disco The Mum Jig - are we daggy dancers now? The rollercoaster of teenagers (and a sneaky TikTok) Sophie ended up on the gross side of the algorithm Dumb phones and technology disconnect Sexualisation in music videos and explaining it to kids Your kids see an inappropriate scene when you’re watching a movie - what do you do?…

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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

    Sophie is running late, opens a surprise present on air and we lightly roast each other… just another Bumpie Group Chat! We’re chatting about… Sophie 35th birthday The 10 (or 9) things Sophie has learned in 10 years of marriage Bumpies sent in their icks and they are hilarious Why we would swipe right on Tinder Toilet etiquette when you’re dating This episode is proudly sponsored by Bonds. Check out their Wonder Sleep sleeping bags at bonds.com.au or in-store now! Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@jaydecouldwell) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce) Come say hey over on Instagram…

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