Bump with Steph & Laura

Overwhelm is the focus here, as Steph and Laura dig into why life can feel especially heavy when routines speed up and the mental load keeps stacking. They talk admin, motherhood, identity, and the kinds of support that actually help.

Bump introduces Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw as the hosts of a new chapter for the podcast. This short welcome sets up the show’s fresh start, where to follow along, and how listeners can send questions or advice prompts.

Raising boys is the focus here, as developmental paediatrician Billy Garvey joins Steph to discuss anger, gender roles, help-seeking, and what can feel unique about parenting boys. The conversation also expands into parental preference, repairing with your children, and mental health first aid.

This episode explores how a pharmacist can support you through pregnancy, postpartum, and early childhood concerns. Caroline Ficca explains what pharmacists actually do, when they can help versus when you need a doctor, and where topics like vaccinations, colic, and nappy rash fit in.

Mum rage is the focus here, as Estelle Griepink talks with Steph about parenting two very young children and recognizing when she needed support. The episode also explores what she’s working on with her psychologist and how she’s trying to see redundancy as a new opportunity.