This week, we chat with the beautiful Brooke — a first-time mum who shares her raw and real experience with postnatal depression and anxiety. Brooke’s story is one we haven’t heard before, and it’s a powerful reminder that every path through motherhood is different.

We’re so thankful to Brooke for trusting us with her story, and we hope you take something from this episode — whether it’s comfort, understanding, or simply knowing you're not alone.

Trigger warning: This episode touches on PND and PNA, so please listen in a way that feels right for you.

As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛

Resource links:

belmontprivate.com.au

gidgetfoundation.org.au

panda.org.au

feelgoodpsych.com.au

petalsperinatalpsychology.com

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This episode is proudly sponsored by iL Tutto!

It’s officially on, from June 17 to July 1, you can get up to 50% off storewide. Some of their most popular pieces are half price — we’re talking Felix Glider and Ottoman in Egg Shell, the Lulu in Vanilla Boucle… all those incredible items you actually want in your nursery.

They’ve also got 20% off the Chelsea range — both electric and manual — 30% off the Leo recliner, and 15-30% discounts on cots, chests, and the rest of their website.

And because they’re legends — you can use our exclusive code BUMP5 for an extra 5% off on top of those sale prices.

The sale ends July 1 at 11:59pm, and it’s only on iltutto.com.au.

Why do we feel so much pressure to “bounce back” after having a baby? This week on Beyond the Bump, we chat with the lovely Dr. Pree, a prenatal psychologist, all about the unrealistic expectations around pregnancy and postpartum body image. We talk about where this pressure comes from, why it’s so damn hard to ignore, and how we can start tuning it out. Dr. Pree shares real, practical tips to help you feel more at home in your body—no matter what stage you’re in. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and felt the weight of “getting your body back,” this one’s for you. It’s honest, supportive, and just the reminder we all need.

As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛

Resource links:

Free body self compassion meditation on my website: shespeakspsychology.com.au/free-body-self-compassion-meditation

PANDA article about body image in the perinatal period: panda.org.au/articles/body-image

General info about body image and disordered eating: cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Disordered-Eating

CBT thought diary - for reframing unhelpful thoughts: cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Consumer-Modules/Back-from-The-Bluez/Back-from-the-Bluez---04---The-ABC-Analysis.pdf

PANDA - 1300 726 306 Mon-Sat Butterfly Foundation Helpline - 1800 334 673

Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.

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Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.

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This episode is proudly sponsored by Beyond the Balls!

Welcome to EP21 of Beyond The Balls!

This is a chat with the legendary Hamish Adams-Cairns from the Sober Awkward podcast on all things drinking & dad pub culture.

Hamish has been sober for 3 years and having run a podcast on his adventures in sobriety, knows a thing or two about the experience of giving up alcohol. He also presents a wonderfully balanced and non-judgemental view on whether you drink or not.

This is an amazing, thoughtful and vulnerable chat about dads & their relationship with alcohol as well as what it means to be sober curious. We delve into the dark side of when men refuse to give up their life before kids and take responsibility, addiction and what alcohol is really costing you. Chi opens up on some of his struggles with alcohol and we share plenty of laughs along the way. Whether you’re a sober curious dad or a mother who thinks their partner might have a tough relationship with alcohol, we hope you enjoy and take something from this episode.

We thank Hamish for his time!

Resource links:

Hamish’s Instagram: @hamishadamscairns

Sober Awkward Instagram: @soberawkward

Sober Awkward Website: https://www.soberawkward.com

30 day Sober Guide: https://www.soberawkward.com/theguide

Vic's books: https://www.soberawkward.com/store

Vic’s episode on Beyond The Bump

Beyond the Balls is a fatherhood podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Chi Lo, a Beyond The Bump production. This podcast is targeted at dads, dads to be, their partners and anyone interested in the journey of fatherhood.

We believe that every dad wants to be the best they can be so our purpose is to entertain, educate and empower our audience. We promise to have open and honest discussions in the hope to leave you feeling more supported after every listen. Join us in celebrating the ups and downs of fatherhood today!

Yeah the dads!

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Follow Jayde on Instagram: @londonxboston

Follow Chi on Instagram: @chi_lo

Follow @yummmchi for some cooking adventures!

This episode is proudly sponsored by SYNCD!

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