Beyond the Bump

Have you heard of congenital CMV? Many haven’t, including Stephanie Briggs, who learned of it for the first time while simultaneously experiencing the most devastating moment of her family’s life. Steph lost her second daughter, Charlotte Hope - or Charlie - as a result of CMV at 35 weeks gestation. Now the founder of The Hope Initiative for CMV, a charity created to raise awareness of this common but unknown virus, Steph shares her motherhood journey and the legacy of Charlie. In this raw yet eye-opening conversation, we discuss…

Steph’s trouble with ovulation and journey to conceiving her first daughter

Her second pregnancy juggling appendicitis, placenta previa, constant flu and nausea

Getting the medical news no parent wants to hear and the limbo that follows

How do you cope with hearing your unborn baby won’t survive?

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) - what is it?

Giving birth (and grieving) when you know your baby has passed away

The unexpected logistics of a stillborn baby

Explaining to their toddler that her sister wouldn’t come home

Grief and how little society understands it

How to be vigilant of CMV when pregnant

Conceiving after loss and following CMV infection

Health anxiety during pregnancy

Living Charlie’s legacy 

This episode is proudly sponsored by First Five Years for the Good Choices campaign at firstfiveyears.org.au. 

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

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It’s been a long time since we put the call out for an Ask Us Anything style Q&A and luckily for our egos, Bumpies delivered with a huge range of interesting, juicy and curious questions! We jumped straight into…

How is Sophie going with her pursuit for a hobby?

Our screen time keeps sneaking up and we have mixed feelings

Am I The Asshole if I won’t let my neighbour borrow my chairs!?

Aging is feeling confronting, but do we have to ‘fix’ it?

Our thoughts on Botox and Jayde’s journey with injectables

Should we ever *convince* our partner to have more kids?

Gender disappointment vs gender disconnect and how it is becoming more obvious as Jayde’s girls grow 

We share our experiences with alcohol and sobriety - from boundaries to numbing emotions to role-modelling to our children, this one was complicated

What are simple ways we can enjoy motherhood more?

Mum or Chief Facilitator? The mental load of family time 

How do you handle your friends' parenting differently to you?

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 (@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. 

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We decided it was time to level up our money smarts and asked financial educator, Mel Browne, to come and share five things she wanted all women to know about finance. An award-winning ex-accountant and ex-financial advisor who rebuilt her financial life from the ground up, Mel shares practical tips* and expert knowledge in a way that makes sense. She dives into…

Super splitting if your super takes a hit from career pauses

Future proofing for finance when you’re in a relationship 

Women over 55 are the most at risk of homelessness

Research shows women are better investors

Having a voice in your home’s finances

Reflecting on your personal Money Story

Investing 101: where do we start?

Small ways to get extra cash

Credit cards and Afterpay - rejecting overspending

Dopamine spending

Smart debt, mortgages and offset accounts

Investing for our children 

Links mentioned:

90 minute Share Investing Masterclass here

Compare 7 Investing apps here

 

This episode is proudly sponsored by iL Tutto and their brand new Bundle and Save Experience at iltutto.com.au 

*Mel licensed to give general advice but please seek financial advice for you specific circumstances as needed

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

Come say hey over on
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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. 

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Bumpies, if you haven’t noticed yet, this is our first video recording of the Bumpie Group Chat (Spotify and Youtube)! Now you can grab a cuppa and watch along… if your kids give you a moment's peace, of course. Whether you’re watching or listening, today we dive into…

We have rebranded! A huge and exciting week for Beyond the Bump

You’re always Yummy Mummies in our eyes

Sophie is struggling to let herself sit with imposter syndrome

Jayde’s reminder to take up space and be proud of hard work

Do we constantly downplay our efforts and achievements as mums in paid work?

Jayde shares her experience with Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)

Can we all just celebrate our wins!?

When your kids start to grasp the concept of death 

The disappointment of knowing you can’t fix your child’s feelings 

Seeking help is always a good thing

 

This episode is proudly sponsored by Face Hero by Go-To, the face oil we always come back to. New customers or those that haven’t purchased within the last 12 months get 20% off orders over $85 at gotoskincare.com with the code BTB. T&Cs apply.

 

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.

**This episode discusses child sexual abuse. Please listen with care and reach out to a support service if you need to speak to someone. Visit ChildSafety.gov.au/Get-Support for a list of services.**

We speak to Alison Geale, CEO of Bravehearts, who works to provide a holistic approach to the prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse. This is a big but important topic and we’ve gathered your top questions to help educate us on having personal safety conversations with our kids. We discuss…

What are age-appropriate discussions to have regarding personal safety?

Bringing up big topics if you’re feeling awkward

Moving beyond ‘stranger danger’ 

Identifying the red flags of grooming

The importance of asking our kids questions as conversation starters

What to do if children disclose a safety concern with you

“It might feel bad, it might feel good but it’s not right” - explaining physical responses to abuse

How can we give our kids a safe childhood with these worries in mind?

Sharing your child safety boundaries with other families

Peer-on-peer sexual abuse - what it is and what steps to take

What are developmentally expected sexual behaviors?

Nappy changes to doctor visits, how do we explain what a safe scenario looks like?

Knowing the power of these preventative and supportive conversations

Additional links:

Bravehearts ‘Protecting Children and Young People from Sexual Abuse: A Guide for Parents & Carers’ - Free Download

Child Safety online resources to teach body safety

This episode is brought to you by The Australian Government’s One Talk at a Time campaign, which is all about the little conversations that help keep our kids safe.

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.