Beyond The Chaos

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: ⭐️ 'Be...

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...

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 💩...

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 Yoursel...

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: ⭐️ 'B...

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 B...

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. No...

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 ev...

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...

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 Mui...

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 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 ques...

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 A...

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 w...

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 que...

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 ot...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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 Produc...

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...

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.

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...