The Baby Bubble is a brand new parenting podcast with a twist. Hosted by twins (and new mums) Jessie and Clare Stephens, this show dives into the absurdity and hilarity of the first few months of newborn life.

Can we offer helpful advice? No. Are we trying to? Absolutely not.

The Baby Bubble is a brand new parenting podcast with a twist. Hosted by twins (and new mums) Jessie and Clare Stephens, this show dives into the absurdity and hilarity of the first few months of newborn life.
Can we offer helpful advice? No. Are we trying to? Absolutely not.

The Baby Bubble, hosted by twins Jessie and Clare Stephens (who had their first babies just 6 months apart), dives into the absurdity and hilarity of the first few months of newborn life. From the first post-birth poo, to the myth of schedules, and the absolute mayhem that comes with trying to leave the house.

If you’re looking for advice you’ve come to the wrong place, but if you want someone to crawl down into the chaos with you, we’re already here and the water is great!

The Baby Bubble, hosted by twins Jessie and Clare Stephens (who had their first babies just 6 months apart), dives into the absurdity and hilarity of the first few months of newborn life. From the first post-birth poo, to the myth of schedules, and the absolute mayhem that comes with trying to leave the house.
If you’re looking for advice you’ve come to the wrong place, but if you want someone to crawl down into the chaos with you, we’re already here and the water is great!

The Baby Bubble

DISCLAIMER: This Is Definitely Not A Parenting Advice Podcast

She’s 10 days on. She’s splitting her time and her heart between home and hospital, and she wants to share her story with you, Outlouders. 

Our beloved co-host Jessie Stephens gave birth to her boy-girl twins last week, earlier than hoped, and became a mum all over again. There will be so many of you who’ll relate to this story of terror-tinged joy, who will recognise the awe and exhaustion in Jessie’s voice, and who will want to send her so much love as she and her little family find their way through a new normal.

Jessie’s rock, her twin sister Clare Stephens as well as Emily Vernem and Holly Wainwright are asking the questions:. How much time did she get “off” before the babies came? What was the first thing that happened when they did? How is Luna? How is Luca? Can she finally eat chocolate again? And how is she staying sane and hopeful? A very special episode. 

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Listen: Mia's Diary Note: What I Didn't Expect About Being A Nana
Listen: Beckham, Meghan & Jessie's Hospital Voice Note
Listen: How To Talk To Absolutely Anyone
Listen: Mia Enters The 'Working Mums' Chat
Listen: Inside The Fight That Ended Kyle & Jackie O
Listen: Love Story Part 2: Jackie O, The Kennedys & That Fight Scene
Listen: Uninvited Princesses & The Dating Story We're Yearning For
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What to read: 
JESSIE STEPHENS: On being pregnant with twins. As a twin. With twin brothers.
CLARE STEPHENS: 'I did everything to avoid a traumatic birth. Then I had one.'
'I was 3 days postpartum and holding my son. Then a nurse said 5 words that broke me.'
'I was home alone when I went into sudden labour. I'll never forget what happened 40 minutes later.'

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She&rsquo;s 10 days on. She&rsquo;s splitting her time and her heart between home and hospital, and she wants to share her story with you, Outlouders.&nbsp;
Our beloved co-host Jessie Stephens gave birth to her boy-girl twins last week, earlier than hoped, and became a mum all over again. There will be so many of you who&rsquo;ll relate to this story of terror-tinged joy, who will recognise the awe and exhaustion in Jessie&rsquo;s voice, and who will want to send her so much love as she and her little family find their way through a new normal.
Jessie&rsquo;s rock, her twin sister Clare Stephens as well as Emily Vernem and Holly Wainwright are asking the questions:. How much time did she get &ldquo;off&rdquo; before the babies came? What was the first thing that happened when they did? How is Luna? How is Luca? Can she finally eat chocolate again? And how is she staying sane and hopeful? A very special episode.&nbsp;
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What To Listen To Next:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Listen to our latest episode: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/subs-female-friendship-mel-robbins">Mia, Female Friendships &amp; The '3-Word' Rule'</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/gwyneth-auction-meghan-sydney/">A Reluctant Pregnancy Announcement On Live TV</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/subs-mia-diary-note-nana/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol">Mia's Diary Note: What I Didn't Expect About Being A Nana</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/beckham-meghan-jackie-o/">Beckham, Meghan &amp; Jessie's Hospital Voice Note</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/ghost-lashes-small-talk-tips/">How To Talk To Absolutely Anyone</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/subs-mia-freedman-working-mums-dilemma/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol">Mia Enters The 'Working Mums' Chat</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/kyle-jackie-fight/">Inside The Fight That Ended Kyle &amp; Jackie O</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/subs-love-story-jackie-o-kennedys-carolyn-bessette/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol">Love Story Part 2: Jackie O, The Kennedys &amp; That Fight Scene</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/andrew-scandal-royal-ascot-princesses-snub/">Uninvited Princesses &amp; The Dating Story We're Yearning For</a><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/subs-the-three-questions-you-should-ask-on-a-first/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol"></a></li>
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</ul>
Discover more <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/">Mamamia Podcasts here </a>including the very latest episode of <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/">Parenting Out Loud</a>, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts.
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What to read:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/jessie-stephens-pregnant-with-twins/">JESSIE STEPHENS: On being pregnant with twins. As a twin. With twin brothers.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/clare-stephens-birth-story/">CLARE STEPHENS: 'I did everything to avoid a traumatic birth. Then I had one.'</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/new-mum-postpartum-recovery/">'I was 3 days postpartum and holding my son. Then a nurse said 5 words that broke me.'</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/sudden-labour-signs/">'I was home alone when I went into sudden labour. I'll never forget what happened 40 minutes later.'</a><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/clare-stephens-birth-story/"></a></li>
</ul>
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A Lil' Treat: Jessie’s Ready To Tell Her Twin Birth Story

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This summer we've curated your Baby Bubble playlist with a healthy dose of culture-savvy conversation parents actually want - Parenting Out Loud. 

Parenting can involve big ideas, public debates and the odd festive guilt trip - and this week, we’re tackling all three.

The man who created Adolescence has a new idea for how dads can connect with their sons - it’s beautiful, but one of us hates it.

Plus, Amelia dives into the kids party photo that’s divided Australia: can you really “bags” a park table?

And finally, it’s Elf O’Clock. Monz realises she’s the last mum on earth without a tiny spy living in her house, and wonders aloud if there are some traditions that should just be left alone.

Our recommendations: 

💄Stacey recommends you treat yourself to a $150 Mecca makeup lesson (redeemable on product) where you learn game-changing tips.

❤️‍🩹 Monz wants you to check out A Year of Healing by Lucy Ormonde on Substack, a brilliant guide to showing up for a friend going through cancer.

⏰ Amelia is recommending Dr Dan Shapiro’s idea of time-ins: five minutes of phone-free, one-on-one time fully led by your child.

Support independent women's media

Want more Parenting Out Loud? Click here. 

WHAT TO READ: 
So your friend's been diagnosed with breast cancer. Here's how you can help.
No Elf on the Shelf or Santa photos: The 6 Christmas traditions I'm cancelling this year.
'My daughter found out the Elf on the Shelf isn't real because of an article I wrote.'
There's one question we're all asking since watching Adolescence. An expert just answered it.
'As a mum of teen boys, Adolescence was a sobering watch.'
'I had breast cancer and I'd love for my story to scare the s**t out of you.'

THE END BITS: 

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GET IN TOUCH:

Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au 

Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show.

Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family

CREDITS:

Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester

Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine

Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock

Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges

Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

This summer we've curated your Baby Bubble playlist with a healthy dose of culture-savvy conversation parents actually want - Parenting Out Loud.&nbsp; Parenting can involve big ideas, public debates and the odd festive guilt trip - and this week, we&rsquo;re tackling all three.
The man who created Adolescence&nbsp;has a new idea for how dads can connect with their sons - it&rsquo;s beautiful, but one of us hates it.
Plus, Amelia dives into the kids party photo that&rsquo;s divided Australia: can you really &ldquo;bags&rdquo; a park table?
And finally, it&rsquo;s Elf O&rsquo;Clock. Monz realises she&rsquo;s the last mum on earth without a tiny spy living in her house, and wonders aloud if there are some traditions that should just be left alone.
Our recommendations:&nbsp;
💄Stacey recommends you treat yourself to a <a href="https://fave.co/47fSwR3">$150 Mecca makeup lesson</a> (redeemable on product) where you learn game-changing tips.
❤️&zwj;🩹 Monz wants you to check out <a href="https://ayearofhealing.substack.com/p/so-your-friends-been-diagnosed-with">A Year of Healing</a> by Lucy Ormonde on Substack, a brilliant guide to showing up for a friend going through cancer.
⏰ Amelia is recommending <a href="https://guidingexceptionalparents.com/how-to-use-time-in-to-improve-your-childs-challenging-behaviors/">Dr Dan Shapiro&rsquo;s idea of time-ins:</a> five minutes of phone-free, one-on-one time fully led by your child.
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol">Support independent women's media</a>
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/">Want more Parenting Out Loud? Click here.&nbsp;</a>
WHAT TO READ:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://ayearofhealing.substack.com/p/so-your-friends-been-diagnosed-with">So your friend's been diagnosed with breast cancer. Here's how you can help.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/worst-christmas-traditions/">No Elf on the Shelf or Santa photos: The 6 Christmas traditions I'm cancelling this year.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/elf-on-the-shelf-ruined/">'My daughter found out the Elf on the Shelf isn't real because of an article I wrote.'</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/netflix-adolescence-incel-ideology-boys/">There's one question we're all asking since watching Adolescence. An expert just answered it.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/adolescence-mum-of-teens/">'As a mum of teen boys, Adolescence was a sobering watch.'</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/lucy-ormonde-breast-cancer-story/">'I had breast cancer and I'd love for my story to scare the s**t out of you.'</a></li>
</ul>
THE END BITS:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.fentonandfenton.com.au/">Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton&nbsp;</a>
GET IN TOUCH:
Share your feedback!&nbsp;<a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960">Send us a voice message</a>&nbsp;or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au&nbsp;
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CREDITS:
Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks &amp; Amelia Lester
Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine
Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock
Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges
Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

SUMMER LISTENING: Picnic Table Politics & The Era Of Tiny Spies

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This summer we've curated your Baby Bubble playlist with a healthy dose of culture-savvy conversation parents actually want - Parenting Out Loud. 

Spooky season is just about to hit and we’re asking: what’s the point of Halloween, anyway? And are Australians missing one crucial trick about it that could change... everything? Monz unpacks.

Then, Amelia makes a bold claim — some nepo babies are better than others. But why do some rise while others flop, even within the same famous family?

And in a twist no one saw coming, Hailey Bieber just became our accidental parenting guru. Yep, that wasn't on our bingo card for 2025 either. Stacey has feelings. Big feelings. 

Grab your headphones and join the conversation. 

Our recommendations:

🎨 Stacey is a fan of the Hey Doodle drawing mats for the creative kiddos AND the podcast She Built That.

🌌 Amelia loves the app Stellarium, for all your stargazing needs. 

📕 And Monz wants you to read 'the best children's book ever'. Hunwick's Egg by Mem Fox.  

Support independent women's media

Want more Parenting Out Loud? Click here. 

WHAT TO READ: 
From Double Nepo to Semi-Nepo: The nepo baby universe has expanded.
The rise of the nepo babies 2.0.
Victoria Beckham shared her makeup 'rules' for Harper. Here's what 7 mums had to say about theirs.
13 whimsical and spooky Halloween movies for cowards.
The Hailey Bieber 'documentary' everyone’s talking about, and everything that happened since.

THE END BITS: 

Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton 

GET IN TOUCH:

Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au 

Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show.

Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family

CREDITS:

Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester

Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine

Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock

Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges

Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

This summer we've curated your Baby Bubble playlist with a healthy dose of culture-savvy conversation parents actually want - Parenting Out Loud.&nbsp;
Spooky season is just about to hit and we&rsquo;re asking: what&rsquo;s the point of Halloween, anyway? And are Australians missing one crucial trick about it that could change... everything? Monz unpacks.
Then, Amelia makes a bold claim &mdash; some nepo babies are better than others. But why do some rise while others flop, even within the same famous family?
And in a twist no one saw coming, Hailey Bieber just became our accidental parenting guru. Yep, that wasn't on our bingo card for 2025 either. Stacey has feelings. Big feelings.&nbsp; Grab your headphones and join the conversation.&nbsp;
Our recommendations:
🎨 Stacey is a fan of the <a href="https://fave.co/4nS4VBM">Hey Doodle</a> drawing mats for the creative kiddos AND the podcast <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/how-to-build-a-human/">She Built That.</a>
🌌 Amelia loves the app <a href="https://fave.co/43dHCdo">Stellarium</a>, for all your stargazing needs.&nbsp;
📕 And Monz wants you to read 'the best children's book ever'. <a href="https://fave.co/48npf9w">Hunwick's Egg</a> by Mem Fox. &nbsp;
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol">Support independent women's media</a>
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/">Want more Parenting Out Loud? Click here.&nbsp;</a>
WHAT TO READ:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/types-of-nepo-baby/">From Double Nepo to Semi-Nepo: The nepo baby universe has expanded.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/vivienne-jolie-pitt-assistant/">The rise of the nepo babies 2.0.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/harper-beckham-make-up-rules/">Victoria Beckham shared her makeup 'rules' for Harper. Here's what 7 mums had to say about theirs.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/not-scary-halloween-movies-for-families/">13 whimsical and spooky Halloween movies for cowards.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/hailey-bieber-7-part-series/">The Hailey Bieber 'documentary' everyone&rsquo;s talking about, and everything that happened since.</a></li>
</ul>
THE END BITS:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.fentonandfenton.com.au/">Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton&nbsp;</a>
GET IN TOUCH:
Share your feedback!&nbsp;<a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960">Send us a voice message</a>&nbsp;or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au&nbsp;
Join our Facebook group<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1047713658714395">&nbsp;Mamamia Family</a>&nbsp;to talk about the show.
Follow us on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mamamia_family/?hl=en">@mamamia_family</a>
CREDITS:
Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks &amp; Amelia Lester
Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine
Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock
Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges
Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

SUMMER LISTENING: The Scariest Truth About Halloween & A Nepo Baby Debate

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/3ea926be-9be7-482a-8ac3-a44f016e43d1/clips/5f7b691c-a68e-4106-b3d8-b3a1001730da/transcript

DISCLAIMER: This Is Definitely Not A Parenting Advice Podcast

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