Episodes
Welcome back to everybody's favourite parenting podcast where mum of three, Amy Gerard, and parent educator, Gen Muir, tackle your questions and help you feel seen. This week they chat about how to manage your feelings when you unexpectedly find out you're pregnant earlier than you planned, as well as what to do with a 'morning milk monster'. Ask your parenting questions and follow Beyond The Chaos on IG HERE and continue the conversation in the Facebook group HERE. Email your voicemail...
Published 05/05/24
This week Amy is running around like a chook with it's head cut off. So she's decided to give you a small life update and re-release one of her most popular episodes with her friend Lisa.It's supposed to be an episode discussing 'what you'd do differently' and 'what you'd tell your younger self', but it turns into more of a champers-fuelled confession about a random dude that Amy banged on a family holiday.  ORDER Amy's Book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Contact Amy and check out all her stuff...
Published 04/30/24
Published 04/30/24
Desperate times call for desperate measures...  So this week Amy records a last minute episode, in bed, naked, tired, drinking wine, with her husband -  from a hotel room. They discuss how hard it is to take kids to restaurants and reminisce about the 'Blue Dragon' and 'Lucky Panda' Chinese restaurants of days gone by.   ORDER Amy's Book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Contact Amy and check out all her stuff HERE Follow and Subscribe to Amy's other podcast - search for: ⭐️ 'Beyond The Chaos' ⭐️...
Published 04/23/24
This week's episode is jam packed full of goodness and advice. Amy Gerard - mum of three - and Gen Muir - parent educator, share the ups and downs of parenting, throw some support your way and answer listener questions. This week they tackle the curly question on whether it's okay to check your teenagers phone, or whether it's an invasion of their privacy. Ask your parenting questions and follow Beyond The Chaos on IG HERE and continue the conversation in the Facebook group HERE. Email your...
Published 04/21/24
Amy and mate ('Little Girl') Lisa have been shopping. And bickering. And shopping. The whirlwind week of Amy's book launch, and associated publicity, has been paused momentarily so that Lisa can buy a "Stand Out Towel" - whatever the f*ck that is. ORDER Amy's Book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Contact Amy and check out all her stuff HERE Follow and Subscribe to Amy's other podcast - search for: ⭐️ 'Beyond The Chaos' ⭐️ with Amy Gerard and Gen Muir  Produced by DM Podcasts See...
Published 04/16/24
This week is the launch week of Amy's new book 'Strap Yourself In'.  To add a big ol' healthy dose of 'crazy' she's moving house temporarily, starting renovations and dealing with sick kids. But as always our super Mumma is celebrating the joys of life, the curveballs it throws at her and her beautiful, busy family.  ORDER Amy's Book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Contact Amy and check out all her stuff HERE Follow and Subscribe to Amy's other podcast - search for: ⭐️ 'Beyond The Chaos' ⭐️ with...
Published 04/09/24
This week's episode is a doozy! Parent educator and Mum of four boys, Gen Muir - and Mum of three, Amy Gerard combine forces, again, to answer your parenting questions. Stuff like 'how do I get my kid in the car seat without the drama?', 'should you fart in front of kids?' and 'what's the best way to break bad news to your child?'. Plus Amy's epic 'fail of the week' involves an unidentified poo 💩 Ask your parenting questions and follow Beyond The Chaos on IG HERE and join the fun in the...
Published 04/07/24
Amy + Cate = 'Ask AMATE'! Amy is joined once again by her great friend Cate Dodd and together they answer your burning questions. Dilemmas like: I'm sick of dating and 35 - should I have a baby on my own? I have neighbours from hell, how can I live like this? My libido is gone should I still f*ck my husband? and how do I get my fiance to help with the wedding plans? ORDER Amy's Book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Contact Amy and check out all her stuff HERE Follow and Subscribe to Amy's other...
Published 04/02/24
This week our fearless Mum of three gives a life update and it's BIG! Battling some 'kid sickness', an impending book launch as well as the small task of moving, Amy shares the challenges and gratitude she's feeling right now, from her bedroom. PRE ORDER Amy's Book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Contact Amy and check out all her stuff HERE Follow and Subscribe to Amy's other podcast - search for: ⭐️ 'Beyond The Chaos' ⭐️ with Amy Gerard and Gen Muir  Produced by DM Podcasts See...
Published 03/26/24
The calvary is here! In this week's episode of Beyond The Chaos parent educator, Gen Muir, and Mum of three, Amy Gerard, answer your questions on misbehaving toddlers. They share top tips on how you can help them go better and how to stay sane in the process. Plus there was dis-harmony in Amy's household and Gen does NOT want to be in your WhatsApp group!  Ask your parenting questions and follow Beyond The Chaos on IG HERE and join the fun in the Facebook community HERE. Email your...
Published 03/24/24
In this episode Amy reads an excerpt from her new book, 'Strap Yourself In' (OUT APRIL 3), to her bestie Lauren Gocher, aka Bezzle. It's a love serenade to a friendship that has lasted a lifetime, outliving boyfriends, hardships, changing families and unexpected careers. Lauren has brought along her 12 week old baby boy, Rocky, and as soon as it's Amy's turn for a cuddle he decides to do a poo. Now that's a love serenade. PRE ORDER Amy's Book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Contact Amy and check...
Published 03/19/24
This week is a special one. Amy chats to entrepreneur sisters Anthea and Ariana Hendry about running, not one, but two successful businesses.  They recall the life changing and mind blowing moment when Oprah ordered their products, and the heartbreaking time (just weeks later) when one of them discovered breast cancer. Find the Beysis Lifestyle website HERE follow them on IG HERE and find them everywhere else HERE Contact Amy and check out all her stuff HERE Listen to Amy's other podcast -...
Published 03/12/24
Gen Muir and Amy Gerard are back for more Mummy fails, Mummy wins and to answer your curly parenting questions. This week the pair hear from Bec who's having issues with her backchatting  6 year old - and Cath who has twin boys trashing the daycare! It's a big, beautiful mess and always a judgement free zone - welcome aboard the Chaos train! 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...
Published 03/10/24
This week Amy is flying solo and letting you inside her head and it's kinda chaotic in there! She unpacks how she accidentally became a Swifty, her love of the tuuuunes and most importantly her concern about Charli's rapidly developing image consciousness. Contact Amy and check out all her stuff HERE Listen to Amy's other podcast - search for: ⭐️ 'Beyond The Chaos' ⭐️ with Amy Gerard and Gen Muir  Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/05/24
This week Lisa is back with topics-a-go-go! Will she have another baby? Can you say a hard 'NO' to kids playdates? and when the hell are the kids old enough to have sleep overs? Amy has become the neighbourhood nanny and both friends are desperate for their kids to have manners. Contact Amy and check out all her stuff HERE Listen to Amy's other podcast - search for: ⭐️ 'Beyond The Chaos' ⭐️ with Amy Gerard and Gen Muir  Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Published 02/27/24
Amy and Gen laugh their way through another fortnight of parenting mayhem and answer a few curly parenting questions along the way. Listener Megan has a 4 year old who only eats beige foods, while Chelsea is struggling with her 5 year old who always expects a present when they go shopping. If you find yourself saying 'NO' 5 million times a day, then this episode is for you. Ask your parenting questions and follow Beyond The Chaos on IG HERE and join the fun in the Facebook community...
Published 02/25/24
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...
Published 02/20/24
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...
Published 02/13/24
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...
Published 02/11/24
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...
Published 02/06/24
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.
Published 01/30/24
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...
Published 01/28/24
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.
Published 01/23/24
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...
Published 01/14/24