Beyond the Bump

A topic that comes up in the Beyond the Bump community daily is the big question, “how do you know when you’re done?” Yep - are you planning on having more children? And do we all get that feeling of knowing our family is complete? Or is that a myth?

This is a round table style episode where we sat down with the eight members of the Beyond the Bump team on our team weekend away and dived into our own unique perspectives. Spoiler alert, about half of us cry! We discuss…

Those of us who feel ‘done’ and how we know

Does your children’s gender influence your desire for more kids?

Soaking up a pregnancy knowing it is your ‘last’ - is this meaningful or just another milestone that actually makes us feel guilty?

Grappling with the pressures of modern day life when your heart wishes for more children

How our previous challenges impact our decisions

That feeling of finding yourself and your ‘new normal’ after pregnancy

Hannah, our audio editor, doesn’t have a partner or children and shares honestly how family planning is a constant pressure

How fertility issues, relationship breakdowns and mental health play a part

Is it harder to lean on your ‘village’ when you have multiple children?

…and so much more!

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

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The “nervous system” has been mentioned a lot lately and for good reason! Life is busy and our body wasn’t designed to be dealing with this level of stress 24/7. So today, we speak to Jodi Wilson, bestselling author, yoga teacher and postpartum doula, about her latest book, A Brain that Breathes: essential habits for an overwhelming world. We discuss…

What even is the nervous system and how can we slow down?

How the constant mental load, multitasking and being chronically online all contribute to an overwhelmed nervous system

Small daily habits that we can use to help calm ourselves down (the real self-care!)

The ‘switch cost effect’ and how it is really impacting mothers

Children’s innate ability to be present

Our biological need to rest in order for our brain to function productively

How ‘the infinite scroll’ and picking up our phones keeps us in fight/flight

5 strategies to use when you’re overwhelmed

Links mentioned in this episode:

Read Jodi’s book here

Find Jodi on Substack here or on Instagram at @practisingimplicity 

This episode is proudly sponsored by Tonies. Check out the range, including the new Cuddle Tonies here. 

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

Come say hey over on
Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast
TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast
Facebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group 

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If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here. 

We couldn’t do this without you, Bumpies. If you’re liking what you’re hearing, we’d love it if you could send us to a mama mate or leave a 5 star review.

The Bumpie Group Chat is back and Sophie reveals her vulnerability hangover. After being literally inundated with messages from Bumpies who could relate to her worries about school, Sophie shares her current reflections on how life might look like for her family. We also dive into…

Is it more acceptable to share you need time away from your kids than to say that you want to be with them as much as possible?

Could hybrid learning be the answer to Sophie’s concerns?

Sophie and Nick have made the decision to unenrol Pearl from pre-school and the relief is tangible 

Jayde shares how her and Harry’s first marriage counselling session went down. To Jayde’s surprise, it was NOT what she expected

How do your attachment styles and communication strategies impact your relationship? 

There’s nothing like wrapping up the episode by trying a therapy technique on air with each other while sharing a single microphone!

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

Come say hey over on
Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast
TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast
Facebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group 

Sign up to our monthly newsletter here for BTS, recommendations, outfits and more.

If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here. 

We couldn’t do this without you, Bumpies. If you’re liking what you’re hearing, we’d love it if you could send us to a mama mate or leave a 5 star review.

The school year has well and truly started but that doesn’t mean separation anxiety, tough drop offs and big feelings have come to an end. We spoke to Orlanda (@mybrain.books) all about how we can support our children when it comes to starting formal care, whether that be daycare, pre-school or school itself. We chatted to her all about…

 

What factors influence separation anxiety or difficult drop offs?

When might it be our own anxiety or when is it our gut telling us something might need to change?

How can a child’s cognitive development or readiness impact these transitions?

Building resilience through support and safety and equipping our kids with language around their emotions

What strategies can help us with drop offs?

Distressed children, school refusal and when separation anxiety might need further support

The importance of communicating, finding supportive educators and doing what’s right for your family

Orlanda is a mother of two boys, an experienced primary school teacher with a psychology degree and the founder of My Brain Books. She is passionate about nurturing children's mental health, resilience and emotional intelligence.

Links mentioned in this episode were: 

www.mybrainbooks.com 

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

Come say hey over on
Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast
TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast
Facebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group 

Sign up to our monthly newsletter here for BTS, recommendations, outfits and more.

If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here. 

We couldn’t do this without you, Bumpies. If you’re liking what you’re hearing, we’d love it if you could send us to a mama mate or leave a 5 star review.

As always Bumpies, when one of us is up, the other is down! We kick off the latest Bumpie Group Chat episode with…

Jayde and Harry have made big changes in the bedroom

Sophie unveils her perfect feet and Jayde confesses she loves a foot job

Pearl has had another tough week at pre-school and Sophie is reflecting on her readiness

The daily grind and back-to-school routines are hitting Sophie’s family hard after a tight-knit year in the caravan - is mainstream school always the right option for everyone?

Jayde shares a Rude or Fabulous - would you clean a random school bag and share the lunchbox contents on a Facebook forum? Type A energy or overkill?

 

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

Come say hey over on
Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast
TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast
Facebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group 

Sign up to our monthly newsletter here for BTS, recommendations, outfits and more.

If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here. 

We couldn’t do this without you, Bumpies. If you’re liking what you’re hearing, we’d love it if you could send us to a mama mate or leave a 5 star review.