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Beyond the BumpAuthor: Sophie Pearce & Jayde Couldwell
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce. It began in the baby years and has grown right alongside us, because motherhood keeps evolving long after the baby stage ends. This is a place for real conversations and honest questions, no matter how hard, about the parts of motherhood that often go unspoken. The mental load that changes shape rather than easing. The identity shifts. The stage where life doesnt suddenly feel simpler. Wherever you are in it, the aim is the same: to leave you feeling lighter, more understood and a little less alone after every listen. Language: en-au Genres: Education, Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Peri-menopause - WTAF?! What should we all know as we head into it? - Dr Fatima Khan - menopause specialist, women's health doctor, and founder of The Menopause Clinic
Episode 424
Monday, 31 August, 2026
Perimenopause. It seems to have boomed in awareness and for good reason. To find out more we speak to Dr Fatima Khan about everything from PMDD, symptoms of perimenopause, when it starts and how we address it (and also how is this fair!?!) As a leading perimenopause and menopause doctor, Dr Fatima combines a holistic approach with clinical expertise to offer treatments that support mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. We ask her… What is PMDD? Is ADHD and PMDD connected? How hormones impact mental health What is perimenopause and when does it start? The symptoms of perimenopause How the shifting age of parenthood has compounded perimenopause Patriarchy and perimenopause - why it isn’t a good mix If you think you’re in perimenopause, what do we do? What is HRT? Did you know the most common symptom of menopause is joint pain How trauma impacts menopause (and vice versa) Reframing women’s health In an emergency, call one of the following 24/7 hotlines: LifeLine: 131114 Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511 Your local central hospital This episode is proudly sponsored by iL Tutto and the new iL Tutto Plus Collection. Meet the CoZee Sense, the CoZee you love now with built in sound, light and sensory support, and the Henry Plus, the nursing chair with massage and heat built in. Shop now at iltutto.com.au and enjoy 15% off as an introductory offer until 30 September. 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.
