We kick off this week’s Bumpie Group Chat episode with a petition for mandatory seasonal Mental Load Holidays. Can you imagine!? Sophie is staying with her parents for the school holidays and she’s finding parenting way more manageable. We also chat about…

• Is most of the day-to-day of parenting actually made challenging by our mental load, not necessarily the kids themselves?
• Jayde wants to know what is the etiquette these days when it comes to giving gifts? If you’re attending an adult’s birthday, what is the protocol!?
• Speaking of celebrating, partying in your 30s hits different. No amount of Hydralite made a difference for Jayde over the weekend. Whether it’s a hangover, exhaustion or a babysitter, we discuss how the cost of a night out is high these days. So, is it worth it?
• Jayde’s had a UTI and has learned an important lesson
• Sophie’s back with an exciting update - Pearl has officially ditched the dummy!
• We chat about a contentious AITA - is it okay to discipline a friend’s child? What is okay and what is an overstep?

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Matrescence. You might have never heard of it or maybe you’ve seen it doing the rounds on social media lately. It’s actually the biggest transition any human will go through in life and it’s reserved specifically for mothers. So, if it’s so massive… why is it so unknown? We speak to Claire Tonti, matrescence activist, filmmaker, singer and songwriter, to learn more. We say it often, but this really is a must-listen for everyone, mother or not!

We discuss…

• What actually is matrescence? And why haven’t we heard about it until recently (if ever!?)
• The neurological and hormonal changes women experience when they become a mother
• When did it become a ‘badge of honour’ to try and not change when becoming a mum?
• How the fight for gender equality meant we had to dampen the importance of parenting
• The beauty and level-up that we go through as a result of matrescence
• How educating and empowering women at every stage of life benefits us all
• Leaning into creativity as a way to process these changes
• Embracing slowness and rest as a radical movement
• “The album of queefs” - you’d have to listen there to get it
• Do fathers experience something similar?
• + plenty more!

Links mentioned in this episode:

Amy Taylor-Kabbaz - matrescence activist

Oscar Serralach’s research

Matrescence by Lucy Jones

Yoga nidra for deep rest

Nat Bartsch - composer and music designed to help babies sleep

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As we roll into the long weekend, we are both relieved and overwhelmed. We dive into this episode of the Bumpie Group Chat and vent about the collective anxiousness we are all feeling - from the state of the world right now to the endless Easter to-do list plus the race to the finish line of term 1. It’s a LOT! We also chat about…

• What am I and who am I? Society’s obsession with labelling people and why we can’t do it all
• Leaning into your school community and how wholesome it can feel
• “Do you have capacity to chat about my feelings?” Harry’s back and Jayde missed him, but did he miss her?
• Play! We remind ourselves how important play is, not just for our kids but for us
• Why does the kids having cavities make us feel like a total failure!?!
• Bumpies shared their granny habits they’ve taken on in their 30s and it was the laugh we needed

This episode is proudly sponsored by Hey Zomi — check out their reusable menstrual disc and new period underwear range at heyzomi.com. You can also find Hey Zomi at a Woolworths near you.

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Have you written a Will? This episode has been *highly* requested by Bumpies so we spoke to Tessa from Lyden Lane to discuss estate planning and future-proofing for our children after we are gone. Yes, it feels confronting but we know we need to adult-up and get it done for the benefit of our family. We discuss…

• What actually is a Will?
• What happens if you pass away without one? And is it just needed when one parent dies or both!?
• Does debt get passed down if it’s not paid off?
• Boomer wealth, granny flats, intergenerational living and the Bank of Mum and Dad
• Divorce - does it impact a Will?
• The toughest part - who will care for your kids!? We were both in SHOCK with just how complex this decision is legally
• The up front cost of estate planning
• How superannuation might be an asset you hadn’t considered
• Tessa shares the voice note she’s leaving behind for her kids - we were not okay!
• So, where do we begin if we want to set up an estate plan after today?

If you’d like to, find out more from Tessa at Lyden Lane’s website here.

Whilst there's been so much important information shared in this episode, it is shared as general information for education purposes only. Bumpies should not rely on anything in this podcast without seeking independent legal advice.

This episode is proudly sponsored by Bambi Mini Co. — their Charity Super Socks are available now in Chemist Warehouse stores across Australia and online at bambiminico.com.au.

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Bumpies, today really is a mixed bag, so strap in for this rollercoaster. We discuss everything from vaping to religion, if we actually need yearly birthday parties for kids and the most beautiful ‘just you wait’ moments that had us tearing up. We dive into…

• It’s Week 2 of Harry being away - how is Jayde going this week with solo parenting?
• The mental load around extra-curricular activities and why it can be anxiety inducing
• The classic trap of who has it harder and why we probably need to take that straight to couple’s counselling 😅
• Possibly controversial, but should we veto yearly birthday parties for kids…?
• Sophie posted a positive ‘just you wait’ moment on Instagram and the comment section definitely passed the vibe check!
• We have a new AITA and it’s a Bumpie wondering if it’s okay to try and sway her teenager’s friendships - is it for the good of your child or does it become dangerous territory?
• What do you do when your child wants black and white answers around family values? Sophie’s daughter wants to know about religion and it’s bringing up big discussions in the Pearce household

This episode is proudly sponsored by iL Tutto and their Easter Sale with up to 50% off sitewide from March 26 to April 6.

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You have probably seen Jess Urlichs’ beautiful poems on motherhood in your Instagram feed but you might not know much about the woman behind the words. In this episode, we speak to Jess (@jessurlichs) and dive into everything from pursuing creativity to both her and her son’s neurodivergence diagnoses. We discuss…

• Jess’ current journey navigating her eldest son’s neurodivergence and how that looked for him as a baby
• How Jess began writing poetry and the poems that went viral
• Tips for turning your thoughts into poems
• Jess’ recent diagnosis of OCD and how this differs from the ‘OCD’ cliches thrown around casually in conversation
• Intrusive thoughts and when they started to control Jess’ behaviour
• How her ADHD and OCD look now she is outside of the newborn era
• Jayde shares some of the positives of ADHD, especially through the lens of motherhood
• Jess shares some excerpts from her latest book - hot tip, you will need tissues!

You can grab a copy of Jess’ latest book of poetry, They Bloom Because of You, here.

This episode is proudly sponsored by OnePass. During Easter, when you sign up for a $40 annual membership, you get a $20 OnePass Reward to spend at Kmart*. Head to OnePass now!

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We are back with the Bumpie Group Chat and kicking it straight off with a huge shoutout to the parents out there who are doing it all, whether they’re a single, solo, FIFO or may-as-well be single mum. After a week of Harry being overseas, Jayde is feeling it and can only imagine the load you carry. We also discuss…

• You can’t do it all and how Jayde is approaching life while her husband is away
• Sleep unders - what are they and are they ticking all the boxes for families who want to avoid sleepovers?
• Am I the Asshole? A Bumpie has submitted their pickle and we unpack whether they’re being unreasonable or if a surprise Sunday visit from her mother-in-law was poorly timed

This episode is proudly sponsored by Hey Zomi. Check out their reusable menstrual disc and new period underwear range at heyzomi.com or a Woolworths near you.

Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)

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After both loving following Bec @pinatafruitgirl on TikTok, we knew we had to have her bubbly energy and articulate take on life and motherhood here on the podcast! After a quick circle-jerk fangirling over each other, we jumped straight into it…

• The beauty and challenges in parenting for Bec
• How life looked for Bec before children growing up on a working fruit farm
• The tragic death of her first love at 25 years old and how messy grief can be
• Finding love after loss
• Is it hyperemesis gravidarum or not? We all share our stories with how dark and all-consuming HG can be both physically and mentally
• Life in the family business and how Bec approaches her busy role
• Bec’s take on questioning a 3rd child through the lens of HG and the load on her support network
• Being a villager and the importance of multi-generational support

Links mentioned in this episode:

See more of Bec on TikTok @pinatafruitgirl

Learn more about hyperemesis gravidarum

Find support for you and your family at PANDA

This episode is proudly sponsored by OnePass. During Easter, when you sign up for a $40 annual membership, you get a $20 OnePass Reward to spend at Kmart*. Head to OnePass now!

Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)

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