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Beyond The Chaos

by Amy Gerard & Gen Muir · English · Kids & Family

Join parent educator and obstetric social worker - Gen Muir - and mum of three - Amy Gerard - as they tackle the challenges of parenthood and answer your questions on Beyond The Chaos. Listening to this podcast is guaranteed to reduce parent guilt, help with practical tips and show you that you're n

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 27 min
Latest: 13 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026 · 32 minNew

"My Husband Is Uncomfortable With My Daughter Having A Boyfriend!"

Whether you have younger or older kids, chances are you'll be facing them having a boyfriend or girlfriend at some point. So what do we do when the feeling makes us uncomfortable? Gen and Amy unpack a question from a listen who's husband is uneasy with his daughter's relationship. Plus ingrown toenails, bedroom dance clubs, and cuddles before bed. Pre-order Gen's new book Why Kid's Need Boundaries here: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761906817/ Join our Facebook group and have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246445168215669 Leave your question for Gen and Amy here:…

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S3 · E39 · 6 Oct 2026 · 21 min
"Women Can Do It All, Just Not All At Once"
Amy has just been announced as the new host of KIIS breakfast radio, and is navigating what this career change means her family, and Gen has some sage advice based upon her own experiences. Pre-order Gen's new book Why Kid's Need Boundaries here: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761906817/ Join our Facebook group and have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246445168215669 Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at [email protected] Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Find Amy's wines HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See…
S3 · E38 · 29 Sep 2026 · 30 min
ARFID In Children: More That Being A 'Picky' Eater
ARFID and trouble with eating is more that being 'picky', as most mums know, and can be hard to navigate. Gen delves into her personal experience for this listener question. Plus, some parenting highs and lows including a very successful teenage party and Gen and Amy's big career news. Pre-order Gen's new book Why Kid's Need Boundaries here: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761906817/ Join our Facebook group and have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246445168215669 Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at [email protected] Get your pack…
S3 · E37 · 22 Sep 2026 · 21 min
The Bittersweet Feeling Of Your Kids Growing Up
One day your kids are holding your hand and calling you mummy, and the next they want to be dropped off on the corner so their friends don't see you. Our kid's growing up is inevitable, and comes with a whole host of feelings that Amy and Gen discuss in this episode. Pre-order Gen's new book Why Kid's Need Boundaries here: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761906817/ Join our Facebook group and have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246445168215669 Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at [email protected] Get your pack of High Low Buffalo…
S3 · E37 · 14 Sep 2026 · 55 min
Beyond The Chaos x Beyond The Bump: Why Kids Need Boundaries
In this special episode, we are joined by Sophie and Jayde from Beyond The Bump for a crossover episode! They keep Amy's seat warm while she's in Italy, and speak to Gen about everything to do with kids and boundaries, including some life-changing advice about what to do when things aren't working for mum. Follow Beyond The Bump here: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthebump.podcast/?hl=en Pre-order Gen's new book Why Kid's Need Boundaries here: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761906817/ Join our Facebook group and have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246445168215669 Leave your…
S3 · E36 · 8 Sep 2026 · 27 min
Playing, Learning, And The Pressure To Get Your Kid 'School Ready'
It seems like the pressure to get your kid ready to sit down at school and learn is getting earlier and earlier. So what is the ideal age, and should we be encouraging our kids to sit down and read and write before they've started school? Plus, our parenting highs and lows, from a 'runaway' kid to setting boundaries with your kids. Pre-order Gen's new book Why Kid's Need Boundaries here: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761906817/ Join our Facebook group and have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246445168215669 Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos…
S3 · E35 · 1 Sep 2026 · 27 min
The Real Reason Behind Your Kid's Mega Meltdown
Amy is back from Italy, and got home to a loving peaceful household. For about 30 seconds. Her kids melted down one by one, but Gen has the reason behind why your nice moments are 'ruined' by tantrums and fights. Pre-order Gen's new book Why Kid's Need Boundaries here: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761906817/ Join our Facebook group and have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246445168215669 Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at [email protected] Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Find Amy's wines HERE Produced by DM…
S3 · E34 · 26 Aug 2026 · 20 min
Do Your Kids Know How To Answer A Phone?
Do your kids answer the phone with a 'yep?' or a 'what?' instead of 'hello', and you're not sure why? Well, we have a theory. Plus, we hear from a listener who is worried about her daughter being too bossy and controlling in social settings. But is that really a bad thing? Pre-order Gen's new book Why Kid's Need Boundaries here: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761906817/ Join our Facebook group and have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246445168215669 Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at [email protected] Get your pack of High Low…
S3 · E33 · 18 Aug 2026 · 22 min
How Long Would You Leave Your Kids To Go On Holidays?
Every parent deserves the occasional child-free holiday, and this week Amy has jetted off to Italy. She's not going for very long but is already anxious about leaving her kids, but Gen has a story about her parents leaving her when she was 4 for a very long time... Plus, an update on Gen's lost suitcase! Pre-order Gen's new book Why Kid's Need Boundaries here: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761906817/ Join our Facebook group and have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246445168215669 Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at…
S3 · E32 · 11 Aug 2026 · 31 min
"I Have A Hyperactive Child, Is This 'Normal'?"
Lots of kids have extra energy, but sometimes hyperactivity can start being concerning. At what point is behaviour too disruptive for your child, and everyone else, and what do you do? Gen and Amy answer a listener question about this topic. Plus, Amy has a gross parenting fail, but a beautiful win. Pre-order Gen's new book Why Kid's Need Boundaries here: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761906817/ Join our Facebook group and have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246445168215669 Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at [email protected]…
S3 · E31 · 4 Aug 2026 · 20 min
The Book That Has Divided The Country
It's an AMEN (featuring a new theme!) and Amy and Gen are discussing the new hit book Yesteryear, Amy's upcoming travel plans, and why Gen swears by a holiday hike. Pre-order Gen's new book Why Kid's Need Boundaries here: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761906817/ Join our Facebook group and have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246445168215669 Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at [email protected] Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Find Amy's wines HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
S3 · E30 · 28 Jul 2026 · 46 min
The Heartbreak Of Your Child Saying And Doing Hurtful Things
Everyone has experienced their child acting out with their words and actions, but when is intervention needed? And what do you do? We hear from a worried listener who needs support, and Gen and Amy have some sage advice. Plus, Gen's nightmare situation in Melbourne, and how self care makes all the difference in the world. Join our Facebook group and have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246445168215669 Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at [email protected] Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Find Amy's wines HERE Order Gen…
S3 · E29 · 21 Jul 2026 · 33 min
When Amy Called Gen For Parenting Advice
It's an AMEN episode! This week, Amy called Gen with a parenting dilemma of her own, and needed some level headed advice on whether punishing a kid for lying ever works. Join our Facebook group and have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246445168215669 Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at [email protected] Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Find Amy's wines HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 · E28 · 14 Jul 2026 · 40 min
Different Kids, Different Rules? Parenting Siblings Individually
Is it inevitable that if you have more than one child, you will parent them differently? And how does that affect the kids, and the family dynamic? This is a common dilemma for our listeners, and today Amy and Gen hear from a parent experiencing this concern. Plus, Amy's got a fairy godmother in her life, and Gen's son does something that got him dubbed 'The Piggybank'. Join our Facebook group and have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246445168215669 Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at [email protected] Get your pack of High Low…
S3 · E27 · 7 Jul 2026 · 1 hr
Getting On The Same Page As Your Partner with Matty J from Two Doting Dads
We have a very special guest on this episode! One half of Two Doting Dads, former Bachelor, and dad of 3 Matty J joins Gen and Amy on the show! In this bumper episode they speak about their highs and lows of the week, as well as answer a listener question about getting on the same parenting page as your partner. You can listen to Two Doting Dads here: https://www.twodotingdads.com/ Join our Facebook group and have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246445168215669 Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at [email protected] Get your pack of…
S3 · E26 · 30 Jun 2026 · 17 min
Mum Guilt: Does It Ever Go Away??
On this week's AMEN, Gen and Amy discuss their perpetual mum guilt. Despite doing what feels like more than ever for our kids, why does it still feel like it's not enough? Join our Facebook group and have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246445168215669 Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at [email protected] Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 · E25 · 23 Jun 2026 · 25 min
Teaching Your Child To Say 'No'
Do you struggle to instil in your child the ability to say 'no'? And when is the right time to draw a boundary? Gen and Amy hear from a listener struggling with this, but suspect this question goes a bit deeper than just saying no. Plus, Amy and Gen's wins and losses include an appointment f-up, a play and an outsourced blow dry. Join our Facebook group and have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246445168215669 Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at [email protected] Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book…
S3 · E24 · 16 Jun 2026 · 18 min
Why It Sometimes Feels Easier When Your Partner's Away
Do you find it easier or harder to manage your household when your partner is away? In this AMEN episode, Amy and Gen break down why life sometimes seems easier when their husbands travel. Join our Facebook group and have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246445168215669 Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at [email protected] Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
S3 · E23 · 9 Jun 2026 · 40 min
Separation Anxiety, Meal Prepping, and "I Hate You Mum"
In this bumper episode, Gen and Amy answer a question from a parent wondering how to manage separation anxiety in her child, and wonders if she's to blame. Plus, they discuss everything from plantar heel pain, to meal prepping, to kid's hurtful words. Join our Facebook group and have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246445168215669 Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at [email protected] Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE…
S3 · E22 · 2 Jun 2026 · 20 min
A Vent About School Lunchboxes
It's an AMEN episode, and can we get an amen for how hard it is packing lunch boxes? Do your kids pack their own? Do they eat the food you give them? Will the cycle of bringing home uneaten food ever end? Jump in our Facebook group and let us know: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246445168215669 Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at [email protected] Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See…
S3 · E21 · 26 May 2026 · 30 min
Do 'Time Outs' Ever Actually Work?
Time outs are a contentious subject; while they've been used to try and discipline children for a long time, do they ever actually work? Amy and Gen discuss a great listener question this week from a mum who is not sure. Plus, Amy has a cracker of a 'low' from her trip to Vietnam. Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at [email protected] Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
S3 · E20 · 19 May 2026 · 12 min
"I'm A Motherless Mother": Reflections On Mother's Day
Amy and Gen are popping in your feeds for a quick Mother's Day reflection, with Amy dialling in from Vietnam. Will it be better than last year's disaster? Plus, it's Gen's first Mother's Day without her own mum. Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at [email protected] Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 · E19 · 12 May 2026 · 24 min
Why Your Child 'Pushing Your Buttons' Is Not What You Think
Have you ever thought, 'man my child just loves to push my buttons'? Most parents have at some point. Well, Gen has some thoughts around the idea of back chat and pushing buttons that might surprise you. Plus, Amy reckons the Tooth Fairy needs to lift her game. Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at [email protected] Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 · E18 · 5 May 2026 · 28 min
Why Your Child's Eye Health Is So Important
How much do you know about myopia? Or even what it is? It's super common in children, and can not only affect how children see the world, but their ability to learn and play. Today on the show we're joined by Margaret Lam, Head Optometrist at 1001 Optometry, to learn more about myopia. To find out more about 1001 Optometry's Magnif-eye tool, head to magnifeye.com.au Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at [email protected] Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little…
S3 · E17 · 28 Apr 2026 · 34 min
You Need To Be Having The Sex Conversation Earlier Than You Think
You're probably cringing at the thought of it, but we all know how important the 'where do babies come from' conversation is. But what age is appropriate, and what do you say? We hear from a listener grappling with this. Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at [email protected] Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 · E16 · 21 Apr 2026 · 29 min
Kids and Screens: Is It A Losing Battle?
Amy is back, and needs some help from Gen managing her kids and screens. Can you have different rules for different kids? Plus, Gen and Amy compare their very different school holidays. Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at [email protected] Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 · E15 · 14 Apr 2026 · 17 min
Managing Kids Who Use Harsh Words
Most kids go through a phase where they can use some really callous language, and while this is normal, it is shocking! Today, Gen answers a listener question about a little girl who can say some not very nice things. Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at [email protected] Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 · E14 · 7 Apr 2026 · 21 min
The Manosphere And Raising Boys (And Girls)
In this special A-GEN episode, Gen dives into some of the fears both parents of boys and girls have right now; The Manosphere and raising good boys. Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at [email protected] Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 · E13 · 31 Mar 2026 · 21 min
Holidaying With Kids- It's Possible!
Amy has just gotten back from a family holiday to Bali and she not only survived, she thrived! Plus, Gen recounts the family holiday from hell where she almost died (apparently). Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 · E12 · 24 Mar 2026 · 33 min
The Heartbreak Of Having A Misunderstood Child
Today on the show, we hear a heartbreaking but all too common dilemma from a dad whose child is struggling to be understood at their school. Gen and Amy offer some advice for this parent on how to support their child at home. Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Beyond The Chaos is a English kids & family podcast from Amy Gerard & Gen Muir. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Amy Gerard & Gen Muir
Language: English
Category: Kids & Family
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 27 min
Latest episode: 13 Oct 2026
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