In this episode Amy talks to hairdresser and friend Sara Jade Chondros about her horror journey with Endometriosis. While discussing Sara's various symptoms and proceedures, Amy begins to suspect that she too may have endo and decides to look into getting a check-up. Follow Sara on IG HERE and check out her Melbourne Salon HERE Contact Amy and check out all her stuff HERE Listen and subscribe to Amy's other podcast - search for 'Beyond The Chaos' with Amy Gerard and Gen Muir Produced by DM Podca...
Feb 20, 2024•50 min•Season 4Ep. 5
This week Amy is dreaming of being a Burlesque dancer and wants to know every little thing! So she's chatting with one of Australia's most sought after Burlesque performers from Melbourne - Evana De Lune. Amy has lots of questions and gets the low down on just how to get those 'tittie tassels' moving in the right direction! Evana De Lune's ONLY FANS , find her everywhere HERE and book a workshop with her HERE Contact Amy and check out all her stuff HERE Listen and subscribe to Amy's other podcas...
Feb 13, 2024•22 min•Season 4Ep. 4
In this hilarious episode Amy and Gen laugh at each other's parenting fails including smashing an iPad and losing the school raffle tickets. Plus they offer sound advice to listener Elle who has a question about if and when to punish her children. Ask your parenting questions and follow Beyond The Chaos on IG HERE and join the fun in the Facebook community HERE . Email your voicemail parenting question to Gen and Amy HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Po...
Feb 11, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this very special episode Amy reflects back to when she was struggling with her middle child, Bobby, as a toddler. Fast forward a few years and 6 Year old Bobby joins Amy for a chat (which results in cuteness overload), and together they give other parents of spirited children hope that it gets better. Tell Amy how it's going with your kids and contact her HERE Listen and subscribe to Amy's other podcast Beyond The Chaos Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
Feb 06, 2024•24 min•Season 4Ep. 3
This week Amy teams up with organisational guru and friend, Samantha Howard, from Simply Organised Sam . They talk about just how crazy difficult it is to have an organised house when you've got kids. There's the undies drawer,... the toys, the kids artwork, the toys, the pantry, the toys... and that massive tub of lighters and matches Contact Sam HERE Follow Amy on everything HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 30, 2024•30 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Parent of three, Amy Gerard, and parenting educator, Gen Muir, are back with life experiences and advice to help you survive the crazy ol' world of parenting. This week they answer a question by listener Liv from New Zealand whose 3 year old daughter is struggling socially at pre-school. Gen and Amy have some sound advice. Oh and the conversation somehow veers to the topic of 'morning sex'.... but ain't nobody got time for that! Join the conversation, ask your parenting questions and follow Beyo...
Jan 28, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Happy New Year! 🍾 In this first episode for 2024, Amy and mate Lisa swap school holidays survival stories including 'what to do when your kids find your vibrators' and 'how to stop kids from singing B.I.N.G.O on road trips'. "...and Amy was her name-OH." Follow Amy on everything HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 23, 2024•26 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Parent of three, Amy Gerard, and parenting educator, Gen Muir, are back with life experiences and advice to help you survive the ride that is parenting. This week they answer a question from listener Amanda about comparing kids height and how that can impact our kids self esteem. Also, please, what ever you do,... don't disrespect the meatballs. Join the conversation, ask your parenting questions and follow Beyond The Chaos on IG HERE and on FB HERE . Email your voicemail parenting question to G...
Jan 14, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode the 'yin and yang' of parenting advice - parent educator Gen Muir and Mum of three Amy Gerard - join forces to help a listener whose son touches his penis all the time. Amy's 'fail of the week' involves crunchy-wee-sheets and Gen has taken up tennis just so she can get away with her girlfriends. Join the conversation, ask your parenting questions and follow Beyond The Chaos on IG HERE and on FB HERE . Email your voicemail parenting question to Gen and Amy HERE Order Gen Muir's bo...
Dec 31, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this last podcast for the year, Amy reflects on 2023 - the good, the challenging and the downright ugly. An emotional Amy shares how hard this year has been - juggling a flourishing career with being a mum and wife. She needs to reset priorities and take a well-earned break - but wants YOU to celebrate 🙌 all that you've achieved being a Mum this year 💪🏼 Follow Amy on everything HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 19, 2023•24 min•Season 3Ep. 50
In this week's episode Amy and Gen ask the question that every parent wants to know - 'Why can't we dress our kids in sports uniform EVERY SINGLE DAY?' Gen confesses she's not always patient (despite being a parent educator) and they help listener - Justine - with a question about age appropriate behaviours, and how to know if they're acceptable. Join the conversation, ask your parenting questions and follow Beyond The Chaos on IG HERE and on FB HERE . Email your voicemail parenting question to ...
Dec 17, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 4
This episode was recorded on the South Coast of New South Wales where Amy is visiting her parents. Her Dad, aka BIG B, chats about the recent seachange, what he misses now he's downsized and what he most loves about Christmas. Follow Amy on everything HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 12, 2023•17 min•Season 3Ep. 49
A few months ago ( S3 Episode 36 ) Amy unexpectedly ended up in tears remembering the time, as a young child, that the family home burnt down in a bushfire. In this moving and emotional episode she talks to her Mum, Mustang, about that terrible day and what came afterwards. Also, she gets a nudge from her parents to clean the freaking gutters! Follow Amy on everything HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 05, 2023•24 min•Season 3Ep. 48
In this week's episode Amy and Gen talk about Book Week fails and the pressure on modern parents. Gen not only shares the story of her own Book Week win as a kid, but she confesses that she's not on the school parent app and she Really. Doesn't. Care. Amy's neighbour (and guardian angel) knows Amy's extra curriculum activities better than she does and they share advice for a mum who's 4 year old daughter keeps hitting the baby. Join the conversation, ask your parenting questions and follow Beyon...
Dec 03, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Model, DJ, actor and more - Brenton Parkes chats to Amy this week about his various ventures, that one time he sat in a vending machine, and his new YouTube series launching this week. By the end of the chat Amy and Brenton both decide that making people laugh and bringing happiness to the world is what they find most satisfying of all. Find Brenton on Instagram HERE, TikTok HERE and find his YouTube series Win the Morning, Win the Day HERE Follow Amy on everything HERE Produced by DM Podcasts S...
Nov 28, 2023•40 min•Season 3Ep. 47
Amys community you did NOT disappoint! In this week's episode Amy and mate Lisa recap the 'Rise and Wine' event from the weekend where over 150 incredible women joined them, from all over the country, to eat, drink and be generally fucking awesome. The bongos were loud, the side boobs were generous, and everyone (even Lisa) made it to the dance floor. Follow Amy on everything HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 21, 2023•20 min•Season 3Ep. 46
In this episode Amy and Gen share their parenting fails (the sentence "don't worry the baby is NOT in the pram" is uttered), their parenting wins (Dino nuggets are not involved this week) and some very sound parenting tips. We hear how a deep hug can change the BIG emotions your toddler, teenager and even your husband might be having. Gen explains how to lean in when our kids 'mis-cue' and what these moments really mean. Join the conversation, ask your parenting questions and follow Beyond The C...
Nov 19, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Amy and good mate Cate Dodd are back to answer your curly questions. Some of the answers include the colourful tangents you've come to expect - like details on Amy's "Yeti" arse hair and how she once masturbated at work, but the friends give good answers - eventually. Follow Amy on everything HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 14, 2023•49 min•Season 3Ep. 45
This week Amy chats to her friend and Mum of one, Jules Cachia about her tough journey getting an Autism diagnosis for her daughter Mila. Jules has tips for mums who have kids with special needs, and advice for parents who have an inkling something is 'not right' with their child. Find Jules HERE follow on Instagram HERE and email here HERE . Follow Amy on everything HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 07, 2023•51 min•Season 3Ep. 44
Welcome to Beyond The Chaos, the brand new podcast from Obstetric Social Worker and Parent Educator - Gen Muir - and parent of three - Amy Gerard. Together they will be answering your toughest parenting questions with empathy, humour and a big dose of chaos while sharing their fails, their wins and those guilty mum moments. In this first episode Gen and Amy confess to forgetting to take their kids to a birthday party and Gen helps Amy with a kids speech problem. Join the conversation, ask your p...
Nov 05, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Starting on November 6, join parent educator and obstetric social worker - Gen Muir - and mum of three - Amy Gerard - as they tackle the challenges of parenthood and answer your questions on their new podcast - Beyond The Chaos. Listening to this podcast is guaranteed to reduce parent guilt, help with practical tips and show you that you're not alone - because parenting is by far the hardest and weirdest thing you'll ever do. Join the conversation, ask your parenting questions and follow Beyond ...
Oct 31, 2023•3 min
This week sees Amy reflecting on her relationship with Rhian and how a few days away together is the perfect way to reconnect and remember why they love each other. Also, her dedication to dancing has gone next level. Follow Amy on everything HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 31, 2023•16 min•Season 3Ep. 43
This week Amy talks to her friend Ash Vallis, who is a mum, business owner and who bravely had her breasts removed to avoid getting cancer. In this episode the pair share about their bad premenstrual behaviour, they remind us to check our boobs and, most importantly, encourage us to always keep dancing. Shop Summisummi follow on Instagram HERE and FB HERE Buy your raffle tickets HERE to support The Jensen's Group's National Breast Cancer Fundraiser Follow Amy on everything HERE Produced by DM Po...
Oct 24, 2023•40 min•Season 3Ep. 42
This one is a complete ride. Amy's cousin Ashton Powers is a physiotherapist and disability support worker by day and a stripper by night. He spills all the tea on what really goes down on Hen's Nights and why he thinks he's struck the perfect life balance. You can book Ashley HERE and follow him on IG HERE and HERE Follow Amy on everything HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 17, 2023•36 min•Season 3Ep. 41
🍷 Get Your Lovely-Lady-Lumps Ready to Party! After years of being in your ears and on your feed, Amy wants to meet YOU! Grab your girlfriends and get your tickets to 'Rise and Wine' - to dance, have some all-female fun and meet the woman behind the slut-drop. To find out more listen to this episode and book your tickets HERE (but I wouldn't dilly dally if I were you - this event will sell out quickly ). Follow Amy on everything HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...
Oct 12, 2023•15 min•Season 3Ep. 40
This is an emergency episode, live from Rhian's wardrobe! Amy has news that she is bursting to share but can't just yet. In this mini ep you'll get a teaser as well as a life update on the comings and goings of the Gerard household. PS: Mustang and Big B are back! 🙌 Follow Amy on everything HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 10, 2023•10 min•Season 3Ep. 39
This week's episode is an emotional one. Amy's great friend Cate talks openly about losing both her parents recently and the challenges of being a carer. Amy holds her friend close as she processes her loss and hangs onto positive threads like: good friends and an incredible husband. There's also a couple of fart jokes for good measure. Follow Amy on Instagram HERE and Beyond The Likes on Instagram HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 04, 2023•42 min•Season 3Ep. 38
On this week's episode Rachel Carr from Channel 9's The Block is back to talk all things renovations as well as lazy sex, vasectomies and her brand new show. Follow Rachel on Instagram here , find Rachel and Ryan on Instagram here , listen to her podcast I Just Can't. Follow Amy on Instagram HERE and Beyond The Likes on Instagram HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 26, 2023•36 min•Season 3Ep. 37
This week Amy is joined in the studio by Elisabeth Sophia - nurse, author and amazing woman. Elisabeth shares the journey of losing her mum to cancer and the kids picture book that was born as a result. Find Elisabeth's book at her website HERE and follow her on Instagram HERE Follow Amy on Instagram HERE and Beyond The Likes on Instagram HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 19, 2023•34 min•Season 3Ep. 36
This week Amy is flying solo by the seat of her pants - just the way we love her. During this life update on renovations and absent parents, the smoke from the Sydney back burning operations triggers the memory of when her childhood home burnt down in a bushfire. So Amy does what she knows best - she shares the unexpected emotion and trauma with honesty and humour. Follow Amy on Instagram here and Beyond The Likes on Instagram here Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...
Sep 12, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 36
