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5d ago

Send us a text Tehis week I am absolutely over the moon to be joined by Cathlene Miner. Cathlene is a bestselling author, and the founder of Hopefull Handbags Global Non-Profit (HHG), a worldwide organization empowering survivors of domestic abuse and their children toward safety, health, wellness, and long-term financial stability. Cathlene founded Hopefull Handbags Global Non-Profit (HHG) in 2017, which began as a single act of kindness filling handbags with essentials to restore dignity and hope to survivors of domestic abuse. Under her leadership, HHG has grown into a thriving international nonprofit and sustainable business model operating in six countries: the United States, Kenya, Northern Ireland, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the Caribbean. We are talking about everything to do with abusive relationships, Cathleen tells her story and talks about her own, and her grandmother's experience. What made her start Hopeful Handbags, the wonderful work that they do etc. And, most importantly, she talks about how getting out of a domestic abuse situation is about MUCH more than "just leaving". Staying out requires work, it requires a plan, it requires help and support and guidance. And for everyone the journey, and the assistance required will be different. This is where Hopeful Handbags is different from some other organisations. This is an episode you definitely don't want to miss. You can find Cathlene everywhere online; Her website , where you can find out more about all the amazing things she does (including her books) Hopeful handbags website. Instagram Facebook Just a reminder that HPNB only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3! None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid! This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform (especially Apple) that would be a big help. Playing us out "I love it" by Clancie

Dec 7

Send us a text From the Vault this week a timely episode on cycle syncing. You're going to see a lot of ads for fitness programs over the next month or so, that's what January always brings, and I thought this episode where I go over some of the claims made by people selling you programs might be useful. Is cycle syncing the next big breakthrough in fitness, or just another marketing gimmick? Should you really only do weight training or HIIT for 2 weeks per month and does that really increase strength by 15% more than consistently doing it? What about adjusting your diet to "balance your hormones"? I have been on a quest to get my hands on the studies your favourite cycle-sync app/websites claim they have done and discuss what I have found. At least one website regularly makes claims about studies that directly contradicts what the study actually said so..it does not bode well. But tune in now to see if there's anything behind the hype, and find out what you should be doing. Here is the blog post I referred to and here is the link to the actual study they butchered. As always; HPNB only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out; "Survive" by Gee Smiff

Nov 30

Send us a text This week I am delighted to talk all things postpartum recovery with the amazing Hallie Yanez. (@hallie.yanez on the old Instagram where you cool kids hang out) We discuss many, many things; From giving birth and early recovery to running and everything in between. What Hallie's approach to postpartum recovery looks like. Why "You can go back to exercising" isn't actually that useful a phrase. How long can you expect your recovery to take, and what that looks like. and much, MUCH, more. You can find Hallie in all the cool places and you should definitely connect with here there. Instagram Youtube As always; HPNB only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! (which is what most postnatal "programs" charge you £100 to buy) BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week "Devil on your shoulder" by Cira Grandi

Nov 23

Send us a text In a change from the forecast interview with Hallie Yanez, which we're now bringing you next week, I bring you a FTV episode on whether you should listen to people who say you should NEVER STRETCH POSTPARTUM!! And; is it good news if your muscle hurt after exercise or does it mean you're not very fit? And, a slight rant about the "best personal trainer in THE WORLD (or just your town)" nonsense that is always popular on websites and in the press. Just a reminder that HPNB only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3! None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid! This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform (especially Apple) that would be a big help.

Nov 16

Send us a text From the Vault; This week I am joined by the wondeful Danika Sanchez as we talk about all things to do with looking after your baby in the best way possible. Danika is the owner of " Baby Step Concierge Nursing ", in itself a fascinating idea already. She holds a BSN in nursing, an RNC for NICU, and is certified in neonatal touch and massage. We are talking about some of the big things that parents should really know about taking care of a baby but probably don't. Did you know that it's really important to feed your baby through out the night and that a baby shouldn't sleep all the way through the night? Why babies don't like fast movements and loud noises. The right way to swaddle might not be to wrap the baby like a burrito. You can NOT spoil your baby by holding them too much! Why bath time can be difficult for babies and how to make it easier. A different way to change the baby's diaper that's kinder on your little one. How crazy it is that we have so many ante-natal classes and very few post-partum services when it would make soo much sense for baby's and parent's health and wellbeing. And soo much more, it's simply crazy how much evidence based information she shares in the hour she spent talking to me. I also have to say I think her idea of a post-partum concierge service is really clever and provides a services that I think a lof of parents could benefit from. I hope it catches on and, as always, I hope this sort of thing becomes available through your insurance or national health system. Check out the Babystepsnursing.com website for more resources and, if you're lucky enough to live in California, to get in touch. Just a reminder that HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3! None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid! This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Dear Frédéric" by Elise Solberg

Nov 9

Send us a text This week I am delighted to be joined by Robyn Jedkins and Lisa Heim, who are the founders of "TheRUBY Postnatal" . TheRUBY Postnatal is a postpartum care facility in Houston and it's a concept I think is fascinating. We constantly say things like "It takes a village to raise a child" and "postpartum mom should really have time to look after herself and the baby and not worry about....." but, in today's fragmented world, that simply isn't as achievable as it should be. TheRUBY Postnatal is kind of like a blueprint for how things could work well for moms and babies. It's a completely holistic institution which essentially allows you to temporarily connect with a new "village". They have trained experts on hand to help with all the things moms might need a hand with, including medical professionals, as well as loads of other moms to sit with, support and get support from. The world is what it is, and though we might well want to..and I definitely do, we can't always smash the entire system up. TheRUBY Postnatal is something that offers a blueprint for postpartum care that could actually work for all involved, and I believe that if we had more facilities like this it would greatly benefit many women (And, yes, it should be paid for by your insurance company/Health service!!) You can check everything TheRUBY Postnatal related out online; The website Instagram As always; HPNB only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! (which is what most postnatal "programs" charge you £100 to buy) BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week "Blue" by Cira Grandi

Oct 26

Send us a text In this week's episode from the vault I answer some diastasis recti related questions that come up regularly. I also talk about the having to take a break from rehab exercises. Of course it happens regularly that life gets in the way, is that a probolem or is it just not that big of a deal? Here are the questions I cover; 1. I'm not sure I'm doing the home workouts right. When there is a spot that says "breathing (lying)" or "(standing)", does that just mean I do the upward motion breath that many times while lying or sitting? (I explain why we do this) And am I supposed to breathe up from my lower abdomen as shown in the breathing video every time I exhale in an exercise? 2. So, I was super diligent the first 6 weeks, but then I had a whole bunch of things come up right after the other and I've been pretty inconsistent for the last 6 weeks. I got all the way through weeks 1-4 and noticed a huge difference in strength and my diastasis gap and then got half way through weeks 4-8. I've done the workouts off and on since then but my gap seems to have digressed and gotten bigger... is that possible or am I imagining it? And if it is possible, how do I stop it from spreading apart again, are there certain motions I just can't do anymore? 3. Are the exercises you have us do in this 12 week program safe for early pregnancy as well, or just for postnatal? 4. And last question, how will I be able to tell once my body is strong enough again and how can I know that my diastasis is healed? (Since it's apparently normal to have a small gap there, I'm not sure how to tell once I've achieved a healthy level of separation.) As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week "I will survive" by Moses Kidd

Oct 19

Send us a text This week I'm doing a littlew Q&A as it's been a while. First I talk about how diastasis recti surgery (tummy tuck) can help ease post-partum back pain. How does it work? What the issue is, Who might need it etc. etc. Secondly I go over an email I had from a listener, and HPNB member, who wanted to cancel the program because it's not right for her. MY advice is always the same in this case; Cancel it! Don't pay a penny for something that you can't stick to :) And finally I go over this study , sent to me in August, which raises some interesting points about how "Fear of Childbirth" can negatively impact the whole labour process, and what we should do about it. As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week; "Nobody" by Ellisay.

Oct 12

Send us a text Could belly support bands, kino tape, belly wraps etc. be the hidden key to postpartum recovery? What about wearing one during your pregnancy, will that actually help prevent diastasis recti/pelvic girdle pain etc? In today's episode, I discuss the real deal with taping and belly bands during pregnancy. Despite their popularity, there's a lack of evidence to suggest they prevent diastasis recti; instead, strengthening exercises prove to be the more effective method. I talk about what they do help with, how you should use one and what you should be looking for if you're looking to buy one. I also tackle the widespread claim that oats, brewer's yeast (and other supplements) are the answer to increased breastmilk production. The conversation doesn't end there – we dive into the emotional whirlpool that new mothers face, especially the fear of not producing enough breast milk; a concern for a staggering 76% of mothers, according to a survey . I examine the reliability of this statistic and the societal pressure to steer clear of formula supplementation. Here's the link to the brewer's yeast study. I also talk about Geraldine DeRuiter's highly anticipated book " If You Can't Take the Heat, ". This is one that I'm really looking forward to reading when it comes out, and when I clear the HUGE stack of books on my bedside table. As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week "Flavor and reduction" by Cody Martin

Oct 5

Send us a text This week I'm delighted to be joined by Katherine Sellery as we're talking intentional/conscious parenting. I absolutely love this subject as intentional/conscious parenting is quite far removed from the way most people my generation were raised and it's a delight to see a better, more engaging and empowering way is now becoming more popular. And Katherine is exactly the type of person I want to hear from when it comes to this. She has over 20 years of experience, has done 3 TedX talks and is a wonderful communicator. We discuss absolutely everything; What is intentional parenting? The difference it makes in the relationship between a parent and a child, Value driven parenting. The importance of understanding your own, and your child's, triggers and how to deal with them How to begin? (and "isn't it a lot more work?") And soo much more. You can find Katherine online; Her website Instagram Facebook YouTube As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest. If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out tonight "False Banners" by Wicked Cinema

Sep 28

Send us a text On this week's "from the vault" episode; A relatively short podcast. I mainly talk about why a program to heal your pelvic floor can not really be done/purchased online where as a program to heal Diastasis Recti can. There are some excellent pelvic floor specialists on Instagram and a lot of the information they give is very useful however I personally wouldn't recommend you invest in any of their programs without a physical examination first. In the news this week I briefly talk about an article one of my clients sent me. This article from the BBC about safety levels for PFAS, ( Perfluoroalkyl substances), of UK drinking water. I am trying to find someone to come onto the podcast and talk about householdchemicals, PFAs included, but still thought I'd mention it. The article is based on this episode of the, excellent, "Costing the Earth" program on BBC Radio4. Do check it out if you're UK based, Reminder; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest. If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help.

Sep 21

Send us a text This week I'm delighted to be joined by Dr Aumatma Simmons as we discuss fertility. Dr. Aumatma is a double board-certified Naturopathic Doctor & Endocrinologist, in practice for close to 15 years. She specializes in fertility and is the best-selling author of two books: "Fertility Secrets: What Your Doctor Didn't Tell You About Baby-Making” and “(In)Fertility: Struggles, Secrets, & Successes” Dr. Aumatma was awarded the “Best Naturopathic Medicine Doctor″ award locally in 2015 & 2020 and recognized as a top “Women In Medicine” Doctor in 2020 & 2021. We discuss many, many things; Why couples seem to struggle to conceive more now than they used to. The socio economic issues regarding conception. The emotional impact of struggling to conceive, even when on IVF. Why we often underestimate the emotional, and financial, impact of IVF and the stress that that brings. Why lifestyle changes are preferred over supplements. Why what works for your friend won't work you. And, most importantly, the importance of having a good roadmap to fertility. You have to know YOUR starting point before you plot the route to your destination, and it has to be personalised. You can find Dr Aumatma everywhere. The Holistic Fertility Institute's website Her TedX talk is also worth checking ou t And here is the Instagram Reminder; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest. If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out "Wrecking ball" by Ryan Webster ft Moses Kidd

Sep 14

Send us a text From the Vault; This week I talk about one of the questions that comes up regularly in the day-to-day life of any personal trainer and dietitian. "I am doing everything right, why am I not losing weight?". Fundamentally the answer is always "It's because you're not doing everything right", and this is what most personal trainers and dietitians will tell you, but that answer isn't enough. The following question should always be "Let's try to find out what the missing link is to your success" I go over the many reasons, and there can be many, you're just not getting the results you're looking for. I talk about; The importance of BMR and calculating that correctly. The problem with overreliance on exercise/training for weightloss. The problem with "calorie in and calorie out, it's that simple". "The time of the month" and the effects of menstruation on weight fluctuations. How sleep, stress, anxiety and depression all impact your weight. That breastfeeding does not equal weightloss. The overall effects of hormones, including post-pregnancy hormones, on weightloss. How "going out for a meal" can be a real bugger when you're trying to lose weight, and what the solution is...don't worry, it's not "just stay in". Why I recommend going to "fancy restaurants" to almost all my weightloss clients. And a bit more. Reminder; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest. If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help.

Sep 7

Send us a text This week I'm delighted to talk postpartum nutrition with the mighty Danielle Rancourt. Danielle “Dani” is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Sports Dietitian based out of Grand Forks, North Dakota. She is the proud owner and founder of Pivot Nutrition Coaching , a virtual nutrition coaching program helping men, women and athletes achieve their health, performance and body composition goals while still enjoying their favorite foods. Pivot specializes in functional testing, PCOS, fertility, blood sugar management, gut health, menopause, weight loss at all ages, body composition, sports nutrition, diabetes, heart health, hypertension and disordered eating. We are talking absolutely everything post-partum nutrition. Why and how it's different from what you're eating during pregnancy. You don't need a huge stack of supplements. Why testing for deficiencies is an absolute must before you start supplementing/changing your diet. And soo much more, it's frightening. So sit down and listen now. You can find Dani, and her team, absolutely everywhere; Her website Instagram And her amazing podcast Reminder; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest. If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help.

Aug 31

Send us a text In this week's episode I once again bring you an interview I did with personal trainer, author, podcast host and all-round-good-guy-and-happy-chappy Brian Keane. You might, or should I say "should", know Brian from the Brian Keane podcast ( which is one of THE top nutrition podcasts in the UK) and his social media presence. He is one of my favourite people in the health and fitness world at the moment as he never tries to sell you a shortcut, is always truthful and is very generous with his knowledge and expertise. We are talking "the PERFECT diet". How do you go about finding the perfect diet? What is the most important thing when it comes to diet? Why the diet your friend recommended does not work for you. Should the health and fitness industry stop dealing in black and white? Are cookbooks/recipe books beneficial? And much more. Anyone who is familiar with Brian's work will know he is one of THE guys to talk to about this sort of thing and I have no doubt at all that you'll be inpired and get a tonne of useful information from this episode. Brian can be found in all corners of the internet, he is everywhere! His website Make sure to catch The Brian Keane podcast Instagram Facebook You can find his books on Amazon , and I'm sure other places as well. In the news this week (from a while ago); This " good news for millions of women " article from WBUR about vaginal fluid transplants. Yes the science is new but it does hold a lot of potential. Reminder; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest. If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help.

Aug 24

Send us a text What do you know about dyslexia? Other than "it means someone has trouble reading", I mean. In one of the most eye-opening interviews I have done on this podcast, and we're on episode 329 or something!, I have the pleasure of talking to Russell Van Brocklen, the Dyslexia Professor. Russell has studied dyslexia for decades ( his initial research program was funded by the New York State Senate) and is able to tell you more about dyslexia than you can shake a stick at. We talk about many, many things dyslexia related. Why it gets diagnosed quite late on. How you can spot signs of it earlier in your child's life (even though later is NOT the end of the world). Why the old way of dealing with dyslexic kids is nowhere near the goldstandard anymore and what should change. How using the right approach, and the correct teaching method, can not only increase your child's confidence but also bring their reading and writing up to the levels that you want it to be. It is truly an amazing conversation and Russell explains the goldstandard system for dealing with dyslexia very clearly. If you know anyone who is dyslexic, or has dyslexic kids, this is a must listen! You can download the FREE ebook Russell spoke about here . And you can find his website here Dyslexia Classes is also on Facebook Reminder; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest. If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Faking all the moves" by Tiger Gang

Aug 17

Send us a text This week I talk about the importance of getting the basics right. After recieving an email from someone who said that one of the advanced exercises was "too easy" I thought I'd better address the importance of focusing on the right bits. Quite often we can overcomplicate things and look for solutions that are rather elaborate rather than just making sure the basics are covered. Much like with podcasting and diet, getting the basics right in exercise is essential. The basics, of course, being "working the right muscles at the right time". So that's what I'm talking about today. Get the basics right and results will follow, always. Reminder; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest. If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help.

Aug 10

Send us a text Have you ever wondered why, when we all say we want emotionally healthy boys/men, society makes it soo difficult to teach them how to be emotionally healthy and well rounded? This week I have the pleasure of being joined by Dr Gloria Vanderhorst. Dr Vanderhorst is a psychologist who has 50 years of experience working with anything from preschoolers to adult and she offers a fascinating insight into the structural issues that families are faced with when trying to raise boys. We all know the saying "It takes a village to raise a child" but if that village is doing the opposite of what that child needs, then we have a bit of an issue. So we discuss all these things, and the solutions of course! You can find Dr Vanderhorst in all the usual places; Her website Facebook Youtube Substack As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest.

Aug 3

Send us a text From the vault; This week I talk about the importance of doing plank exercises if you're working on your postpartum recovery Too often do I hear "Planks are dangerous to do post-partum" or "avoid doing planks or you'll make your diastasis worse". This is complete nonsense. Planks are your friend post-partum but you kind of have to know what you're doing and why you're doing certain exercises at a certain time. So I discuss things like reverse planks, side planks and front loaded planks and how to do them safely and effectively. I also explain why you will NEVER recover post-partum if you don't do plank exercises, it just won't happen! And I talk about the difference between static and dynamic planks and why movement during a plank makes the plank significantly more effective. Reminder; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest. If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "No Quitter" by Grace McCoy

Jul 27

Send us a text Today I'm responding to an email from a listener; " Hi Pete, Love the program and what you’re doing with it and like the podcast as well! I had my 3rd about 6 months ago and ever since then I look, and feel, haggard…I know this comes with the territory but its kind of getting to me…any tips?" So that's what I'm doing. Warning, it's NOT earth shattering advice and there isn't a magic supplement I'm recommending! As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest.

Jul 20

Send us a text In January 2023 I released an interview I did with Yogi Aaron and I did not expect the blowback I received for this one (hahaha)!! This is one of those interviews where you have to actually listen past the few few minutes as the headline does not contain all the relevant information. But when you do, it all makes complete sense and you might even save yourself some valuable time and effort! Aaron is the Co-Owner of Blue Osa Yoga Retreat & Spa in Costa Rica where he leads The Yogi Club Yoga Teacher Training Immersions year-round for students from all across the globe. He's also a podcast host and author. More importantly, he's a great podcast guest who explains his ideas very clearly and talks a lot of sense! You're going to LOVE this episode. Amongst the many things we're covering are; What the function of muscles actually is and why stretching goes against it. Why stretching is killing your gains and potentially causing your injuries. Why stretching, and most warm-ups, before training simply does NOT make sense. Why we should ban saying "Listen to your body". And much, MUCH more. Get your copy of Yogi Aaron's book, "Stop Stretching! A New Yogic Approach To Master Your Body and Live Pain-Free." Visit Aaron's excellent YouTube channel Follow him on Instagram or Facebook As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest. Playing us out; "Let Love" by Emorie

Jul 13

Send us a text You know one of the often forgotten skills parents have to teach their children is speech and communication. Sure, we know it has to happen but, quite often, we don't actively think about this. This week I am joined by Jeaneen Tang. Jeaneen is a speech-language pathologist with over 20 years of experience working with early intervention (0-3 years old) to the elderly. She specializes in early language development and we're talking about many things including; Why communication skills don't develop automatically and how parents can foster better language development through intentional interaction. Why communication and speech skills are often kind of ignored. How to best work with your child and prevent speech issues occuring (prevention is better than curing, right?) and much, much more. She also shares some practical strategies for creating opportunities that encourage children to communicate more effectively. You can find Jeaneen in all the usual places; Her website Instagram And Facebook Check out " Play Dumb and Sabotage : Mindfully Under-Anticipating a Child's Needs and Creating Opportunities to Practice Language" for a practical, conversational approach to enhancing your child's speech development. As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest.

Jul 6

Send us a text In this weeks episode I bring you the interview I did with Susannah Juteau Susannah Juteau, MSc, CLT, RD, is a registered dietitian who specializes in headache and migraine nutrition for women. She has a bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience and a Master’s in Nutrition and Dietetics from McGill so she definitely is the person to listen to! We are talking about many things; The difference between headaches and migraines. How a migraine is MUCH more than How common post-partum migraines really are (MUCH more common than you might think) Why "15 minutes sitting in the dark" really isn't the solution. The impact of diet on migraines. What to eat to help prevent migraines. And much, MUCH more. Check out Susannah's very handy 5-minute quiz to help you find YOUR Migraine Root Cause - and what you can do about it! https://bit.ly/MigraineRootCause You can also find her on Her website Instagram Facebook In the news this week; Does the time of day you exercise at really impact the results you get? And is that different for men and women? This BBC article , based on this study , claims it does. But just how seriously should you take this study when determining your training times? As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest.

Jun 29

Send us a text This week I talk about the types of sports, exercise, and training you can and can't do whe you're pregnant. This on the back of someone asking me if Olympic Lifting is a good sport to get in to. The do's and don'ts of exercise during pregnancy usually get massively exaggerated. As always, it isn't really rocketscience. I am talking about this and going through all levels; whether you're already training or not. What to do if you're an athlete, how to adapt your training to still keep improving during pregnancy. And, of course, for people new to exercise who just want to have a healthier pregnancy, labour and postpartum period. I'm covering all the bases so enjoy!! As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3! None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid! This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. We're played out today by; Lil Red Sky with "Rage"

Jun 22

Send us a text Let's be honest, it's a troubling world we live in these days and things can feel a bit overwhelming. How on earth do you make the world a bit better? Where do you even start? A few years ago I did an interview with Sharon Schneider and this interview has shaped a lot of the things I do in my life, and changed the path for HPNB as well. So today, I bring you this interview again. It's a very old one so you'll have to forgive the sound quality a little bit, but it's a really good one. Enjoy --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Have you ever questioned whether your day to day actions align with your values? Do you give to charity but wonder if there's more you can do to have a positive impact in the world? Not by giving money but by making those small changes in your life that will have an overwhelmingly positive impact, much more so than donating some money here and there, Are you keen to teach your children just how they can make the world a genuinely better place? Well then you are in luck! This week I have the absolute pleasure of talking to Sharon Schneider. And I don't mind telling you this is one of the most powerful talks I've had over the past few years. Sharon is an entrepreneur, a philanthropy expert, an impact investor, and a strategist who advises socially conscious founders and family offices. She has overseen more than $1.5 billion in philanthropic capital deployed through grants, impact investments, advocacy efforts, and business operations from some of the world’s most prominent families, including members of the Giving Pledge, the Forbes 400 wealthiest individuals, top-ten US private foundations, and others. In other words, Sharon is the person to speak to about this sort of thing. Her insight is phenomenal and the ideas she brings to the table will, no doubt, have you inspired to make some small changes that will have a HUGE impact in the world around you. Sharon's book " Handbook for an integrated life " is available now You can find Sharon on Twitter , where all the cool kids hang out. And LinkedIn In the news this week; This interesting study from the Max Planck Institute in Germany that found that a 1 hour walk in nature has a causal effect when it comes to destressing the brain. As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have a

Jun 15

Send us a text After last week's new episode here's a classic (which sounds rather self important tbh) I had a wonderful email from someone who said the following; Hi Pete, Long time no see, I hope you’re well. As you probably know I gave birth again a few months ago and am working with a team on my recovery. We’ve only really just started so I’m very early on. My physio is (name removed) ,obviously I’ve known him for years, but my women’s health physio is someone Iv’e never dealt with before (and neither has anyone else I know in (name of sport removed)) and she said something that stuck with me and made me think…ermm…I’ll ask Pete about that. She said that my post-partum recovery program should be specific to (sport removed). And yes going back to playing is absolutely key but, how is the program sport specific? when I asked her to clarify she said that another sport’s program is completely different postpartum than ours is and she was a bit short after that so I left it. Any thoughts? So that is what I'm discussing today. I go through my reasoning and explain the way I work, with both athletes and non-athletes. Is it different if you're a tennis or football player? What about for judokas and shotputters? BTW this episode is not just for professional athletes, it VERY much also goes for "normal" people who just want to go back to doing what they love to do. As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week; "Karma" by Cira Grandi

Jun 8

Send us a text This week I, once again, briefly touch on how long it takes to recover postpartum. This after a question from someone who asked "how long it would take to recover if you didn't do anything vs following a program". It's a fascinating question tbh and it kind of all depends on what you mean with "post partum recovery". I explain why I believe everyone needs a bit of assistance with their recovery and what the best methods, in order of effectiveness, are. I then talk for a while about the importance of following the right science communicators. A great post by Dr Colenso Semple on threads (my preferred platform) shows that just citing a paper, and even reading a paper, is not enough. In this case she highlights that one of the studies referenced in the paper was now retracted and written by someone who had falsified data. This shows you just how important it is to follow the right science communicators. I personally follow several and they are all experts in their related fields. Getting ALL your science info from one source (for instance Huberman) leaves you open to "the grift" and if people don't really know what they're talking about/citing then it's very easy to misinterpret a piece of information. (As I highlight by talking about another post with regards to Artificial Sweeteners and increased bodyfat %) Here is the link to that paper and here is the reference I talk about which shows why you really have to read these things carefully. As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3! None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid! This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out "Melange Francais" by Reves Francais

Jun 1

Send us a text Today I talk about food and "the deep core"!!! After being asked "Should I eat more protein postpartum?", which is an awesome question, we discuss that. I talkabout how to set your plate up if you're looking to eat healthy. Where should you start? Which macros matter.... How much protein is enough and is protein the be-and-end-all? Then I talk about "deep core activation". You hear this a LOT from postpartum coaches. I explain I don't tend to use the phrase "deep core" but talk you through how the core actually works. How can you make sure it works properly and what the best way to ensure your core recovers as fast as it can postpartum. As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3! None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid! This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out this week "Me!" by Lucy Domino

May 25

Send us a text On this week's episode "The depth of the gap is more important than the width!" is a common phrase you hear these days from "diastasis recti professionals" but is it actually true? Can diastasis recti cause digestive issues ? One "diastasis specialist" claims it could "because muscles aren't working properly and you need muscles to move food through the digestive tract" . Let's talk about this a bit because a LOT of women have digestive issues post-partum and, obviously, a lot have diastasis as well. But are they linked?? The importance of picking your goal and focusing ONLY on that. I talk about a client with a shoulder injury whom I started working with this week. "In the news this week" ; This from the Daily Mail (one of the go-to websites for people about health related news, which is a bit of a shame to be honest). A soup and shake diet to beat Type 2 Diabetes. A good idea? And, does it work because the diet is magic or is there something else going on? As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3! None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid! This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments

May 18

Send us a text This week I am delighted to be joined by Sari Rose Barron , LMFT, as we're talking postpartum mental health and how this feeds into parenting. What happens when your four-year-old's tantrum suddenly has you responding exactly like your father did—despite promising yourself you'd never parent that way? Why do certain moments with your children trigger intense emotional reactions that seem disproportionate to the situation? Sari explains how our childhood experiences shape our parenting in ways we often don't recognize. Sari brilliantly distinguishes between mood (our emotional states) and regulation (our ability to manage those states), explaining why even the most well-intentioned parents find themselves hijacked by unexpected triggers. "Being a perfect parent actually fosters anxious attachment, not secure attachment," Sari explains, stating that moments of imperfection—followed by repair—are what truly build security in our relationships with our children. We discuss how trauma gets stored in the body and brain, creating automatic responses that feel beyond our control in heated parenting moments. The conversation delves into practical approaches for healing, including EMDR therapy and other trauma-focused modalities that access the deeper, somatic aspects of our past experiences. Sari explains why traditional talk therapy sometimes doesn't reach the root causes of our reactivity, and how recognizing our own trauma responses (fight, flight, freeze, and fawn) can be transformative. Whether you're navigating the intensity of the postpartum period or the challenges of raising teenagers, you'll gain powerful insights into breaking generational patterns and creating healthier relationships with your children. Listen now to understand why healing yourself might be the most important gift you can give your family. You can find Sari online; Her website Her Instagram Because you're wonderful people who listen to the podcast; Sari has given you a Freebie; Here is a link to a 2 minute quiz to find your Parenting Attachment Style! As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3! None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid! This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any q

May 11

Send us a text This week I am a little bit upset. Not about the first subject which follows a question about what type of exercise, and at which intensity, is safe to do during pregnancy. That's a great question and a doddle to answer :) But I'm upset about the single worst Instagram video I have seen from someone working with babies. Here it is for those of you who want to have a look. The Osteopath in the video is making LOADS of dumb, and I do mean idiotic, claims about the effects of a C-section on a baby's spine and it's health. He claims the "lumbar spine is reversed" or "missing" and that is clearly complete and utter nonsense. But the video has 400k likes and this grifter has 600k followers. So I go over some of the idiotic claims people make online to scare those of you wanting, or needing, a C-section into parting with your money. And then there's a bit of jazz to calm me down :) As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3! None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid! This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. We're played out today by; Ryan Saranich with "Sentimental"

May 4

Send us a text This week I'm answering some more of your questions and emails, Will using a bodypillow during pregnancy really lead to greater diastasis recti and hip problems? Why learning to breathe properly is the single most important thing you can do for your post-partum recovery. I'm also talking about "doming" again And finally, why Gisele Bündchen is NOT the person you want to compare your body to when you're post-partum (I can't believe I have to say this but someone asked if I could give them a tummy like Gisele "because she's had 4 kids and looks amazing!!") Just a reminder that HPNB now only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3! None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid! This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "Sinking" (The stripped version) by Ramona Woolf

Apr 27

Send us a text Can burlesque become a tool for postpartum body confidence? This week I'm delighted to be joined by Cat LaCohie and we're talking everything body confidence. We explore the reality of societal pressures that many women face after pregnancy, and how Cat uses burlesque as a medium to reconnect women with their bodies and embrace self-love. But this episode is not just about burlesque. It's about the journey of self-discovery, and the transformative power of reclaiming one's identity. Cat shares how embodying powerful characters through burlesque helped her reclaim her strength during moments of self-doubt. She challenges the notion of seeking constant approval from others, emphasizing the value of self-worth and the joy of being in the company of the right people. As our conversation draws to a close, Cat sheds light on the importance of being vocal about who you are, and how it helps filter out those who don't belong in your life. She shares her inspiring journey, from building her own website to teaching burlesque classes, and how she learned to say 'I'm amazing and you're welcome' instead of apologizing for her actions. The message of this episode is clear: Individuality, self-love and authenticity can be empowering tools to navigate through life's challenges. You can find Cat in all the cool places. Her website Facebook Instagram and her other insta ! And if Cat has really made you think "Hey, I should give this a shot" then head here for online classes. Just a reminder that HPNB now only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3! None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid! This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Got me good" by elise

Apr 20

Send us a text This week I am returning to the age old subject of diastasis and backpain. I saw a post on Threads this week from a VERY knowledgeable neurosurgeon that I follow, where she posted that she was surprised that after having had diastasis surgery her lower backpain was also gone. And I just thought; "Well, if she doesn't know about this connection then I clearly haven't spoken about it enough". So that's what we're doing. Remember, everything..EVERYTHING, is connected and isolating small muscle groups does not work when you're dealing with postpartum recovery! Just a reminder that HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week

Apr 13

Send us a text I'm changing things around a bit at the podcast so a bit of housekeeping to start the episode with This week I'm answering some great questions that I've had. You might have heard me talk about bloating and the impact on diastasis recti before. A great question this week was to do with bloating around your period and whether this also affects diastasis recti recovery. Then I talk a bit about the FODMAP diet as a solution for people who have issues with IBS/bloating etc. I personally think there's a better solution for this group of people and that's journalling. And, finally, I'm talking heavy lifting/deadlifts postpartum. Why when I say "You can do whatever you want" I actually mean it! Just a reminder that HPNB now only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week "My Roots" by Cira Grandi

Apr 6

Send us a text This week it's just little old me again as I talk about the weird, frankly insane, stigma surrounding c-sections. A lot of chat on my social media feed was about c-section this week so I thought I'd spend a bit of time going over the numbers; What % of women give birth via c-section in various countries? What is the reason for most c-sections? (hint, it's not "too posh to push!!") Why do doctors recommend c-sections for certain women? (hint; it's not "to make money"!) What % of c-sections is elective? (it's a LOT lower than most people think..and even then there are usually very good reasons for it) I also talk about the "diastasis recti is an adaptation" argument a bit and compare it to Wolverine's claws. Very useful in a fight, not so much when you want to open a jar of peanutbutter. As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Es El Comienzo" by REMEDEE

Mar 30

Send us a text This week I am delighted to be joined by Kayce Hodos as we're discussing perinatal mental health and why it's soo often overlooked as a natural part of pregnancy preparations. Kayce is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Perinatal Mental Health Specialist who helps anxious and overwhelmed moms navigate motherhood with confidence. Drawing from her own experience with postpartum anxiety and 20 years in the mental health field, she cuts through unrealistic parenting advice to deliver evidence-based mindfulness strategies that actually work. Whether her clients are struggling with sleep deprivation, feelings of isolation, or questioning their abilities as a mom, Kayce offers the professional guidance and genuine understanding they need to thrive. We discuss many things including; Why mental health prep is as important, if not more, than buying the right car seat. Why it is soo often overlooked. Why I hate the term "baby blues". How your partner can, and should, help. (and so should the rest of the village) Why a second, or third, child is more difficult mentally than the first (Sounds obvious, doesn't it?) Why not feeling an immediate connection with your child is completely normal! Why parents of twins are the ones you talk to when you want REAL parenting stories. And much, much more You can find Kayce in all the usual places; Her website Instagram Threads Get 30% (!!!) off coaching with Kayce (As you know, I do NOT take commisions or referral monies) For support regarding perinatal mental health, you can call the Postpartum Support International (PSI) helpline at 1-800-944-4773 (4PPD) or text HOME to 741741 for the National Crisis Text Line In the US National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-852-6262 (1-833-TLC-MAMA). As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Dizzie" by September

Mar 23

Send us a text I'm tying in with the wonderful "Adolescence" program on Netflix this week as I did an interview that I think a lot of people will love on a subject that the program touches on. A couple of years ago I had the pleasure of talking to Daniel Sih; Daniel is an award winning author has written a tremendous book called "Raising Tech-Healthy Humans". It's a practical handbook to help parents reset their children's tech-habits and give them a great start to life. If you're concerned about your kid's social media/phone/tablet habits then this is the interview to listen to! We're talking about many things including; How to get an 8-year old off a tablet is a different process from teaching a 4-year old to use devices sensibly. The difference between "lean-back" and "lean-in" technology and why it really matters. How YouTube on the television is completely different from family movie night. Why family technology time is a positive whereas spending time on the phone maybe isn't. How to spot when your kid's tech-habits are becoming a problem. How the technology, and social media, is DESIGNED to keep your child online so you as a parent have to be aware of what you're really up against. YouTube is different when you're not signed in! The physical, and developmental, effects of certain tech on your child. The easiest ways to progress your child through the different forms of technology, and why you should slowly build up their exposure rather than just giving them access all in one go. And much, MUCH, more Daniel is a tremendous speaker and is very knowledgeable on this subject, if you're at all interested in what YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and everybody else online is doing to make sure your child is an avid consumer of their products, and how to make sure you teach your kids to use these tools properly, you will want to listen to this. Download a Tech-Parenting Resource Pack with free infographics, checklists, conversation guides, digital contracts, expert interviews and more. You can find Daniel's book here and connect on Facebook here Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "Since you let me go" by mommy issues

Mar 16

Send us a text Every now and again I am lucky enough to talk to someone who educates me about a subject I know very little, or have preconceived ideas about. This is one of those times. I am very lucky to be joined by Linsey Knerl this week as we're talking home schooling. Lynsey is the author of the Homeschool Hacks book" How to Give Your Kid a Great Education Without Losing Your Job (or Your Mind) " and she basically spent an hour explaining to me that homeschooling is soo much more than exhausted parents sitting around the kitchen table trying to drill knowledge into a child that doesn't want to learn. And that it's also not "crazy people telling their kids the dinosaurs never really existed". She explains that homeschooling is not just for the Well-to-do, it can be done on a budget. We're also talking about curriculums, the benefits of modern technology. How you don't have to have all the knowledge yourself to homeschool, you just need the right network. I learned a tremendous amount during this chat and I'm sure you too will gain a completely new take on home schooling. And much, much more. you can find Linsey online; Facebook Twitter Instagram And, again, get her book here As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Blessing or Cure" by Oliver Penny

Mar 9

Send us a text Although in the UK Open Adoption is the norm that is not the case everywhere. This week I have the pleasure of talking to Ayo Haynes an, open adoption advocate, about the benefits and process of open adoption. What exactly is it? What are the benefits? How does it work? Did you know adoptive parents can experience similar physical symptoms after adoption as parents who gave birth do? How to deal with the "sudden" arrival of a child when you haven't had 9 months to prepare. Adopting as a single parent. And much, much more. If you're wondering if open adoption, especially as a single woman, is right for you; Her wonderful questionnaire is here You can find Ayo on social media at Facebook Instagram TikTok As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week;

Mar 2

Send us a text This week I am delighted to be joined by Bev Mitelman M.A. as we discuss "Attachment Theory", As I say several times throughout this podcast, this was an eye opening conversation for me. Prior to becoming a Certified Attachment Practitioner and founding Securely Loved , Bev was an Executive Leader, University Lecturer and published author, having obtained her Masters' Degree in 2006. She has dedicated her entire career (25+ years) working with adults in the realm of personal growth and professional development. We discuss many things including; What is attachment theory? How do our early childhood relationships affect our adult ones? How different generations might have different parenting styles (and how to overcome it hahaha) How to build healthy relationships for yourself. And much, MUCH, more. You can find Bev, and Securely Loved , on social media at Youtube and Instagram As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Pembrokeshire" by Cody Martin

Feb 23

Send us a text This week I'm delighted to be joined by Brehan Crawford from Crawford Wellness as we discuss Traditional Chinese Medicine and the role it can play in your postpartum recovery. Note; We're talking the REAL DEAL TCM, not the weird "let me sell you stuff you don't need" American style TCM! Brehan has been practicing TCM for over 15 years; In his 20s he started studying the philosophies and martial arts of Asia which led him to attend a Chinese Medicine school where he earned a Masters' degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Unsatisfied with the pseudoscience and superficial clinical experience of American TCM school he sought out a residency with a doctor of TCM trained in China, spent five years learning to manage complex chronic cases under his supervision, and eventually traveled to China to study directly from master physicians and martial artists there. Over fifteen years of clinical practice he has accumulated many patients' stories of recovery, including mysterious onset of illnesses; mistreatment, gaslighting or disregard by the conventional American medical system; dissatisfaction & outright fraud from alternative medicine providers; and ultimately how they find the most benefit from practices thousands of years old with a deep basis in traditional culture that have justification from modern scientific evidence. We discuss many things; The problem with American TCM From the benefits of Traditional practices such as Zuo Yuezi ("Sitting the Month") to the importance of taking time to REALLY recover postpartum. Brehan explains what the impact of not being able to fully recover postpartum can look like. Issues like Fibromyalgia, chronic pelvic pain and IBS are not at all uncommon. We talk about the causes of these and how to resolve them. I had a blast interviewing Brehan and, as I said in the podcast, I'm a big fan of the content he puts out. You can find Brehan in all the usual places of the internet Youtube Facebook The Instagram TikTok And Threads ! As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Lune Electrique" by L'espoir D'argent

Feb 16

Send us a text This week I am waffling through another episode all by myself as I try to get the point across that a very narrow approach to postpartum recovery training will actually hurt you more than it will help. Basically I am saying that, by only focussing on things like diastasis recti, pelvic floor issues etc and ignoring "normal" upperbody training and movements, you're going to run into problems later on and you really don't need to. As I explain, unlike some other programs, in the HPNB program we start incorporating upperbody strength training from week 4 onwards as it's a vital part of getting you fit as a fiddle and ready to deal with whatever life throws at you. Anyways, if you don't mind me taking ages to get to the point, this is a valuable episode for anyone to listen to..I promise :) As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; Moses Kidd is back! "Leaving this town" is the name of the track

Feb 9

Send us a text This week I have the absolute pleasure of being joined by pediatric eating expert Jessica Setnick ( MS,RD, CEDRD-S). Jessica is one of my favourite guests to have had on the show. We are talking everything to do with eating disorders in children; How it can start, how you can tell there are issues and how to start resolving it. Basically this is all about how you can help your child have a healthy relationship with food, regardless of whether they currently have one or not. This is an absolutely essential conversation for every parent to be aware of as pediatric eating disorders are extremely common and, quite often, preventable/fixable with a bit of work (to be fair, sometimes a lot of work). You can find Jessica here Her website And this is where you can get the workbook . Remember to use code "PODCAST" to get a whopping $30 off! (From $45 down to $15!) As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Keys to the castle" by Salon Dijon

Feb 2

Send us a text This week I have the pleasure of talking to Dr Nigel Brayer DC, Ph.C., FIAMA about urinary health. Very often we hear stories from women, either postpartum or not, who complain about bladder weakness and leakage. There are a lot of supplements on the market that promise the world but always seem to under deliver and quite often "just doing your kegel exercises" isn't enough. So I'm delighted that Nigel came onto the podcast to talk about urinary health, how common it is and to explain that a solution is usually actually available without surgery or drugs. We cover a tremendous amount of ground in this episode and you definitely don't want to miss it! As a little FreeBee you can download his Bladderhacks ebook for FREE here You can find him in all the usual places; His website Facebook Instagram As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Irreplaceable" by Neon Beach

Jan 26

Send us a text One of the ongoing discussions people in the health space (I'll include everyone in that; Doctors, Physios, Dieticians, Nutritionists, Personal trainers etc) keep having is about "scope of practice". For instance; Someone who is not a registered dietician can not give out personalised meal plans, telling you exactly what to eat. It doesn't matter whether they're a personal trainer or a GP, they don't have the qualifications to do so. You will often hear physio therapists say the same thing; "If your client has an injury then you should refer out to a physio" and technically they are correct. However, there are some grey areas in this. What about a minor niggle? Can/should a personal trainer refer out? I mean, you don't go to A&E with a small cut on your finger, do you? And what happens when a qualified professional is seemingly incapable of helping you but someone in an adjacent profession does have the solution? I give the example of my knee pain which physiotherapists kept messing around with and nothing was resolved, then I saw my sports massage therapist and he diagnosed the cause in 2 minutes and fixed it within 3 sessions. Should I not have listened? Should he have sent me away, back to the physios that didn't have the solution the first time? All that, and more, in today's episode; As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Keys to the castle" by Salon Dijon

Jan 19

Send us a text This week we're going back a few years when I talked about one of the questions that comes up regularly in the day-to-day life of any personal trainer and dietitian. "I am doing everything right, why am I not losing weight?". Fundamentally the answer is always "It's because you're not doing everything right", and this is what most personal trainers and dietitians will tell you, but that answer isn't enough. The following question should always be "Let's try to find out what the missing link is to your success" I go over the many reasons, and there can be many, you're just not getting the results you're looking for. I talk about; The importance of BMR and calculating that correctly. The problem with overreliance on exercise/training for weightloss. The problem with "calorie in and calorie out, it's that simple". "The time of the month" and the effects of menstruation on weight fluctuations. How sleep, stress, anxiety and depression all impact your weight. That breastfeeding does not equal weightloss. The overall effects of hormones, including post-pregnancy hormones, on weightloss. How "going out for a meal" can be a real bugger when you're trying to lose weight, and what the solution is...don't worry, it's not "just stay in". Why I recommend going to "fancy restaurants" to almost all my weightloss clients. And a bit more. As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Hero" by Gee Smiff and INNXCENT

Jan 12

Send us a text One of the most heard statements people post online, and that I get asked about a lot, is; Diastasis Recti is a lifelong condition that you will always need to manage. So in this episode I talk about why this is clearly ridiculous. Also; Postpartum backpain is very common but that doesn't mean it's inevitable or can't be resolved. So that's what we're talking about for the other half of the podcast. and, very briefly, why I don't think the type of diet you choose for weightloss matters that much and why I don't find it interesting. What works for you works for you. As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out today; "Deh Vieni Non Tardar" By Messages and Portaits

Jan 5

Send us a text This week I talk about "setting goals" and why I don't particularly care for the "SMART goal" thing. I would argue that most people really don't need to set specific goals and that the specificity of the goal is actually one of the reasons they end up not achieving anything every year. I also touch, once again, on "High Protein" snacks...you don't need them...honest. As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out today; "living the life" by Cowboy Kelly (with loads of irony..I hope )

Dec 22, 2024

Send us a text This week I am talking about "good form". You know the kinds of things you hear "When squatting your knees shouldn't go past your toes", "When doing a deadlift your back should never be rounding", "When doing a core exercise push your lower back into the floor" etc. etc. Does it really matter that much? I argue that it's nowhere near as important as people make it out to be. And I, of course, tell you what "good form" should actually look, and FEEL, like. As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out today; "Honest" by CJ Oliver

Dec 15, 2024

Send us a text After last week's part 1 where I covered Protein, creatine et c. This week I'm tackling some of today's talked-about/hyped supplements and explain why it's crucial to approach them with a healthy dose of skepticism. Promising to clarify the role of trendy options like NAD, NAD+, and NMN, Can boosting naturally declining NAD levels truly reverse aging? And should you trust wellness gurus who pivot from publishing to selling supplements with scant evidence? With non-human studies forming the backbone of much of the current research, you'll hear why investing in healthy lifestyle habits like exercise and diet might be your best bet. I also call out the pattern of wellness figures capitalizing on fleeting trends, urging you to stay informed and cautious about what's genuinely effective for your health. Link to the study I mentioned As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out; "I've got a whole lot of swing" by Thruline

Dec 8, 2024

Send us a text In a 2 part episode I am discussing some of the supplements that you might have seen promoted online. Next week I'll cover NMN, NAD, CBD etc but this week I'm focusing on supplements much more common in the health and fitness world; Protein, Creatine, Vitamins and some bladder supplements (like Jude). Are they safe, even pre and postpartum? Are they useful? Are the more expensive ones really better than cheaper version? Are there alternatives? IOW, should YOU be taking them or are you better off saving your money. As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out; "Fallout" by CJ Oliver

Dec 1, 2024

Send us a text I had a wonderful email from someone in Mexico asking me the, seemingly straightforward, "When will I know my diastasis is healed?" so in this episode I spend 30 minutes answering that very question. The issue with this question is that diastasis recti has a specific definition (one that isn't wide enough, in my opinion) and therefore quite often women get told that their diastasis is "healed" when it actually really isn't. And you can also have the situation where the diastasis (the gap) isn't actually much of an issue anymore but, technically, you still have it. So today I'm clearing it all up, whether you're an athlete or not. Whether you're into hill walking or a pro-tennis player..all will be clear :) As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out today; "Same goes" by Moses Kidd

Nov 24, 2024

Send us a text This week I am joined by Dr Jessie Hehmeyer. She is a functional medicine practitioner and the founder of Well Empowered . We are talking everything Functional Medicine; Why functional medicine gets a bad rep, how it works and how it should work. Why a good practitioner does more than just order a barrage of tests and sell supplements. The problem with the "quick fix" approach and why real improvement in your health often takes time. How there is no miracle cure, and much, much more. It's a great conversation and one that will no doubt leave you much better informed and, hopefully, inspired to take positive steps to improve your health. You can find Dr Hehmeyer in all the usual places; Her website Instagram and Facebook As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out; "Get yo own" by Lil Red Sky

Nov 17, 2024

Send us a text In this week's episode I have the pleasure of being joined by Dr Emilie Wilson. Emilie is a Naturopathic doctor and, more importantly, she's also the author of "POST: The Essential Guide to Creating Your Postpartum Self-Care Plan in Pregnancy" . We are talking about the importance of planning for your postpartum life during your pregnancy. As I've mentioned before; the more you plan for things going well, and things potentially not going great, the easier your postpartum life (and mental health) will be. Emilie talks us through the things to focus on and one or two things that very often get overlooked. We speak about Postpartum Depression and Anxiety and how preparing for everything early on can really help if you are unfortunate enough to be one of the many women who suffer from this. Emilie also explains how to set up a good support network and how to bring the family in successfully. As always when discussing these things we also talk about the gaps there are in the healthcare system, how it could be improved, and how to navigate your way through that yourself. Her book is a tremendous reference work and you can download a FREE guide that actually helps you out a lot already here You can find her in all the right places; Her website Instagram Facebook And definitely get that guide!! As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out; "Spin with the wind" by Neon Beach

Nov 10, 2024

Send us a text Did you know that overtraining/undereating and and the exercise/food balance can impact your menstrual cycle, bone health, and mental health? Especially for women who's body has just gone through an intense, and often traumatic, experience like pregnancy and giving birth this can really have a huge impact on your health. You're seemingly doing "everything right" yet feel like you're struggling all the time and even your menstrual cycle can get messed up. RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) is much more common in postpartum women than you might think and Allison Yamamoto has very kindly agreed to come onto my little show to talk about this. We talk about the causes of RED-S. How society's pressures on women can cause women to, unknowingly, be sabotaging their own health. How a "I have to do everything" approach is actually holding you back and impacting your health. How a workaholic lifestyle, which most postpartum women have (when's the last time YOU had a break?) leads to issues And, of course, we discuss the solution! Allison is absolutely amazing and I have no doubt you'll be very happy that you listened to this episode. You can find her in all the usual places; Her website Instagram And TikTok for you cool kids As always; HPNB is, and always will be, FREE for 3 months. If you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week; "Stay up high" by Thruline

Nov 3, 2024

Send us a text You keep asking about postpartum backpain so we keep talking about it :) This week I have the pleasure of being joined by David Jeter who is an awesome physical therapist. We're talking post-partum back-pain and the benefits of physical therapy and exercise generally. We discuss many, many things including; What is post-partum back pain and what causes it? Is surgery THE solution? Why is post-partum backpain soo often ignored by both the medical community and those suffering from it? Why are people not aware just how effective physical therapy is to deal with back-pain? How the PT community is doing a terrible job of promoting the benefits of exercise and is spending too much time selling cheap-tricks. And how you can help yourself if you're suffering from any sort of muscle related pain. As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out; "A game of chess" by Wicked Cinema

Oct 27, 2024

Send us a text Wouldn't it be nice if postpartum recovery was included in the NHS services, as they should be? Rather than NHS GPs making Instagram commercials for private, and expensive, postpartum recovery programs we should ALWAYS be pushing for FREE access for women. The Americanisation of British healthcare is a real problem and, the truth is, we would not accept this if this was happening for anything other than postpartum recovery? Imagine NHS GPs advertising for people to get cataract treatment private. Or saying that "loads of people come to me with a broken leg so I tell them to buy X-program"! It is outrageous that an essential service is being outsourced and that many women are being priced out of access. So that's what I spend the first 15 or so minutes talking about, then I move on to "pelvic floor or diastasis recti?". One of my PT colleagues, who is also a client, asked why online recovery programs now seemed to focus much more on pelvic floor in their advertising than they do on diastasis recti? What is the reason behind this change? Have the programs changed?? As always; HPNB is, and always will be, FREE for 3 months. If you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week; "Winless Game" by Moses Kidd

Oct 20, 2024

Send us a text On this week's episode I have the pleasure of talking to Dr. Gina Simmons Schneider. Gina is the author of Frazzlebrain: Break Free from Anxiety, Anger, and Stress Using Advanced Discoveries in Neuropsychology (Central Recovery Press, March 2022). She is a licensed psychotherapist, executive coach, and corporate trainer. She serves as codirector of Schneider Counseling and Corporate Solutions. Dr. Schneider is a coping skills expert with more than 25 years of experience helping people regulate difficult emotions and conflicts. Dr. Schneider is certified in Neuroscience for Clinicians through PESI and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing through National Trauma Services. In short, she is a remarkably qualified person when it comes to dealing with stressful situations and emotions. We have a tremendous conversation about how we can all deal with stressful situations better and more productively, making sure we don't stay in that stressed state for too long and realising that we might not control the situation but, with a bit of help, we can control our response and make our life easier for ourselves. We are talking the power of the mind when it comes to stress but even when it comes to things like weightloss and athletic performance and post-partum recovery. I would highly recommend reading Frazzlebrain, it's a great read, and Dr Gina has a gift for explaining these concepts in a clear and engaging way. You can find her in all the usual spaces; Her website Facebook Instagram As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic

Oct 13, 2024

Send us a text In this week's episode I waffle, and I DO mean waffle (so apologies for that), about protein intake postpartum. Does the popular guideline of "1gram of protein per lb of body weight"go for postpartum women as well? In fact, does it actually go for anyone?? I, as you listen to me go through some numbers that I pulled out of thin air, hope that this will give you an idea as to; How much more you should be eating if your breastfeeding/expressing, what the right macro split really is and how the protein focus ties in with that. I also briefly talk about backpain after pushing a pram for too long and why your hand position could actually be the cause, AND THE SOLUTION, to that particular problem. As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week; "Scared of yourself" by Electrasonic

Oct 6, 2024

Send us a text I was going to do another Q&A this week but time ran away from me so I have the pleasure of bringing you the conversation I did with Rebecca Washuta. Rebecca is a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist and Health Coach specializing in weight loss and habit formation. She has been featured in a tonne of magazines and news segments and is a great person to talk to about how to take practical steps towards a healthier diet. We discuss many, many things including; What the Big 3 formula for creating healthy meals and snacks is. How if you are hungry within 2-3 hours after eating a meal that means your meal isn't put together properly. The importance of chosing good quality protein over shitty "extra protein" snacks (such as Pepperamis). The importance of fibre. Why meal plans suck. How almost all pre-packaged foods are horrifically low on fibre and therefor low on satiety. How to change eating habits successfully. My dislike of setting the wrong goals, and SMART goals. And much, much more. You can find Rebecca in all the places the cool people hang out. Her website Her Instagram "In the news this week"; This story from the BBC about issues in UK based abortion centers As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic

Sep 29, 2024

Send us a text Have you ever wondered if you should try "Intuitive Eating"? IE pops up on my social media feeds every now and again and, although I'm hugely in favour of people using their intuition when they do anything, I can't help but think some people are not really being honest with you about how tricky it can be and how to start. I talk about the issues many people face when changing their diet to a more intuitive one; From old habits, to a massive food industry that's trying to get you to ignore your intuition. I also touch on the hotly debated topic of fluoride exposure in drinking water and its potential impact on children's intelligence. You might have seen the scary headlines "FLUORIDE IN DRINKING WATER MAKES KIDS DUMB!" or, even worse, "Fluoride is a neurotoxin and will kill you" Drawing from a comprehensive 300-page report by the US Department of Health and Human Services, I explore the moderate association found between high fluoride levels and lower IQ scores in children, especially in parts of the world with higher fluoride exposure than the US. I try to give you the full picture, summarise the findings and reassure you about the current safety standards for fluoride levels in the US and UK. As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week; "Kicking you out" by Neon Beach

Sep 22, 2024

Send us a text In this week's episode I have the pleasure of talking with Miguel Bautista from CFSrecovery.com about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. We discuss why CFS, also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), is often referred to as the "invisible illness," and talk about the daily challenges faced by those living with this misunderstood. and often ignored, condition. Miguel provides a compassionate perspective on the importance of addressing CFS with empathy, alongside practical management strategies that highlight the parallels between CFS and long COVID. We discuss the relationship between our modern, stress-filled lives and chronic illnesses such as CFS, fibromyalgia, and even long COVID. We dissect how constant stimulation from technology and societal pressures can lead our brains to misinterpret everyday stressors as life-threatening situations, exacerbating anxiety and contributing to chronic health issues. Miguel will help you find balance and reclaim your health with actionable lifestyle changes aimed at managing stress and achieving sustainable well-being. You can find Miguel in all the usual places; His amazing Youtube channel. Instagram And, ofcourse, the CFSrecovery website As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week; "This long" by Shells by the Sea

Sep 15, 2024

Send us a text Should postpartum recovery be sport-specific? I had a wonderful email from someone who said the following; Hi Pete, Long time no see, I hope you’re well. As you probably know I gave birth again a few months ago and am working with a team on my recovery. We’ve only really just started so I’m very early on. My physio is (name removed) ,obviously I’ve known him for years, but my women’s health physio is someone Iv’e never dealt with before (and neither has anyone else I know in (name of sport removed)) and she said something that stuck with me and made me think…ermm…I’ll ask Pete about that. She said that my post-partum recovery program should be specific to (sport removed). And yes going back to playing is absolutely key but, how is the program sport specific? when I asked her to clarify she said that another sport’s program is completely different postpartum than ours is and she was a bit short after that so I left it. Any thoughts? So that is what I'm discussing today. I go through my reasoning and explain the way I work, with both athletes and non-athletes. Is it different if you're a tennis or football player? What about for judokas and shotputters? BTW this episode is not just for professional athletes, it VERY much also goes for "normal" people who just want to go back to doing what they love to do. As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week; "Karma" by Cira Grandi

Sep 8, 2024

Send us a text This week I am joined by the amazing Natalie Bevans as we're talking pre- and post-partum skincare. Natalie is a Master Aesthetician and she very kindly gave up an hour of her time to explain to little old me why skincare really matters when you're pregnant or post-partum. We discuss many things including; How being pregnant and giving birth changes your skin. Why your skincare routine needs to change when you're pregnant. In fact, why it regularly needs to change (my ignorance really showing through here on this bit :)) The importance of looking after your skin Skincare starts with what you put IN your body rather than what you put ON it. And much, MUCH, more. You can find Natalie in the usual corners of the internet Her website Instagram As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week; "This long" by Shells by the Sea

Sep 1, 2024

Send us a text After receiving a tonne, well 6, of emails about postpartum backpain over the past few weeks I am bringing you a chat I had with David Jeter who is an awesome physical therapist. We're talking post-partum back-pain and the benefits of physical therapy and exercise generally. We discuss many, many things including; What is post-partum back pain and what causes it? Is surgery THE solution? Why is post-partum backpain soo often ignored by both the medical community and those suffering from it? Why are people not aware just how effective physical therapy is to deal with back-pain? How the PT community is doing a terrible job of promoting the benefits of exercise and is spending too much time selling cheap-tricks. And how you can help yourself if you're suffering from any sort of muscle related pain. In the news this week, this article from the American Association for Cancer Research which demonstrates nicely how certain myths don't die out. I hear the following phrase a lot in my daily life "A glass of red wine a day is good for you" and it's just not true, ALL types of alcohol raise the risk of certain cancers, which is something to be aware of. HOWEVER...That doesn't mean drinking gives you cancer..stuff like this isn't black and white. As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic

Aug 25, 2024

Send us a text This week I talk about the many benefits of exercise during pregnancy. I mention the story of one of my clients who came to me after the birth of her first child, what we did and what her condition was like that the time. The we fast forward a few years and I talk about the difference she noticed, and felt, postpartum because we had done a bit of work during her pregnancy. I mention the type of exercises we had done and the overall effects. I also briefly mention the CycleSyncing episode as I've had some emails about this and what my main issue with the vast majority of them is. Let me be very clear, as this is something I try to live by; When someone sells you something they should do that from a place of honesty and integrity. Having said that; As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out; "We will Rise" from Ty Blackwell

Aug 18, 2024

Send us a text This week I try to highlight that postpartum recovery, and postpartum health issues, are generally nothing to be scared of. Diastasis recovery, pelvic girdle pain and back pain solutions are often sold to new mums as "you have A PROBLEM!! BE AFRAID!!" rather than "Yeah, we can sort this. Don't worry about it." I highlight some of the tactics used to trick you into buying something you don't need. I also talk about why I think most people will have enough if they have follow a good postpartum program for 3 months. After that you should really be able to start doing what you actually want to do again. As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out; "Dare to live" by Scarlett Solo

Aug 11, 2024

Send us a text Is cycle syncing the next big breakthrough in fitness, or just another marketing gimmick? Should you really only do weight training or HIIT for 2 weeks per month and does that really increase strength by 15% more than consistently doing it? What about adjusting your diet to "balance your hormones"? I have been on a quest to get my hands on the studies your favourite cycle-sync app/websites claim they have done and discuss what I have found. At least one website regularly makes claims about studies that directly contradicts what the study actually said so..it does not bode well. But tune in now to see if there's anything behind the hype, and find out what you should be doing. Here is the blog post I referred to and here is the link to the actual study they butchered. As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out; "Survive" by Gee Smiff

Aug 4, 2024

Send us a text Answering member questions this week I am talking about the difference between the various kinds of diastasis and whether you should do different exercises to help recover from them. And I'm talking about whether you can heal diastasis just by losing weight and if being overweight is actually that big of a deal when it comes to diastasis recti. Believe it or not, this takes me 25 minutes so you're welcome :) Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments or want me to interview a specific person As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! Playing us out this week; "555" by Remedee.

Jul 28, 2024

Send us a text This week I am joined by Dr. Rebecca Dekker, founder of Evidence Based Birth , and host of the amazing podcast with the same name, as we talk everything childbirth. Dr. Dekker reveals the shocking realities of hospital childbirth practices that often prioritize outdated routines over evidence-based care. Discover how restrictive practices, such as limiting movement and denying food and drink, can lead to complications and traumatic birth experiences. Learn why advocating for yourself and understanding evidence-based childbirth practices can significantly improve outcomes for both mother and baby. There is a huge difference between old-school obstetric care and modern, evidence-driven approaches. Dr. Dekker shares powerful stories that highlight the impact of systemic structures in healthcare, which often prioritize efficiency over personalized care. Hear about the prevalence of birth trauma due to these rigid systems and the transformative experience of evidence based practices that are not just better for the baby but, more importantly, are much better for the woman. You can find some of the amazing, FREE, resources we discussed here ..and you definitely don't want to miss out! You can also get yourself a copy of Dr Dekker's book in all the usual places or just click that little link ! You can find Evidence Based Birth in all the usual places online; The website Instagram Facebook Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments or want me to interview a specific person As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! Playing us out this week; "The guide" by Featherland

Jul 21, 2024

Send us a text After recieving loads of emails about the pelvic floor, and seeing it discussed even more online this week; In this week's episode we are talking Pelvic Floor with the amazing MaryEllen Reider. MaryEllen is the co-director of Yarlap, the wellness device to treat urinary incontinence and improve sexual performance and experience through muscle control. MaryEllen spends a lot of time researching and finding out what’s new in the pelvic floor world and the social media realm. She strives to empower women through their pelvic floor muscles. She enjoys getting to know her customers through social media and speaking events, and inspiring people about why the Kegel exercises and Yarlap are so important. MaryEllen and her dad have emerged as a leading voice in the pelvic floor and sex tech wellness space and she's a delight to talk to so definitely check this episode out. As I say in the outro, I reckon the Yarlap could be a gamechanger for the pelvic floor. We are talking about many things including; What is the pelvic floor and why is it so important? Why, oh why, are pelvic floor exercises so difficult to do for most women? You can find MaryEllen, and Yarlap in all the usual places. Her website Instagram And Facebook Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments or want me to interview a specific person As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there!

Jul 14, 2024

Send us a text This week I am over the moon to be joined by Bianca Sprague from Bebo Mia Imagine having a support system that empowers you through every stage of parenthood, from preconception to the early days of postpartum. Bianca and I talk about the impact doulas have on birthing individuals and families. She explains the role of a good doula; how doulas offer nonjudgmental, continuous support, enabling parents to make informed decisions and navigate the often overwhelming landscape of pregnancy and childbirth. We also talk about the vital advocacy role doulas play in medical settings. We explore the fear surrounding medical statistics and the crucial support doulas provide in helping parents trust their intuition and make measured decisions during labor. Looking back on the 2020 pandemic, we discuss the detrimental effects of excluding doulas from birthing spaces and emphasize the long-term benefits of trauma-informed, compassionate care. As we delve into family dynamics, Bianca also talks about the crucial role doulas play in mediating prenatal conversations and managing generational parenting practices. We explore how doulas help navigate the often stressful involvement of grandparents and other family members, ensuring a harmonious postpartum environment. And finally, we discuss the expansive training opportunities available for those interested in becoming doulas, highlighting a comprehensive 17-week program designed to empower future doulas with the knowledge and confidence to support their clients effectively. Bianca is an absolute marvel in the doula world and if you've ever considered a change in career, or doula training in general, then I would look no further. You can find Bianca and Bebomia in all the usual places; Their website Instagram , Facebook And if you're getting a course on Bebomia use Code HPNB15 to get 15% off (as always, I get no commision and no referral cut). Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments or want me to interview a specific person As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! Playing us out; "Breakthrough” by Gee Smiff

Jul 7, 2024

Send us a text This week I have the pleasure of talking to sleep consultant Missy Yandow. Missy is a sleep, and potty training, consultant at Slumber and Bloom and we discuss absolutely everything you could possibly want to know about sleep training. From the age you could actually start to whether babies should sleep through the night. From what the goal of sleep training should actually be to all the methods of sleep training that work, and those that don't. The importance of routines and the myths you might have heard before. Missy is one of those experts that's also a joy to listen to so you're in for a treat for the next 45 minutes. You can find here everywhere online; Her website (where you can get a FREE sleep guide which covers the top 5 things to do to ensure the best sleep possible with a child at any age (birth through 6 years old). Instagram And Facebook Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments or want me to interview a specific person As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! Playing us out; a nice sleepy piano tune "Nocture Op9 No2" by "moments"

Jun 30, 2024

Send us a text As I'm still waiting on a response from some people about an episode I had planned about menstrual cycling and menstrual mapping. This week I'm answering some more of your questions and emails, covering a rather wide variety of subjects. What are my top 3 tips for a successful, and fast, post-partum recovery? Why resistance training for your upperbody is key if you want to recover post-partum. (And why there is a lot of it in the HPNB program) The importance of "dynamic training" rather than the standard "up and down" type of training you see in most post-partum programs. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments or want me to interview a specific person As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! Playing us out; "A letter from Paris" by Elise Solberg

Jun 23, 2024

Send us a text What if adjusting your parenting approach could unlock your neurodivergent child's full potential? This week I am delighted to be joined by Elaine Taylor-Klaus from Impact Parents as we explore the unique needs of neurodivergent, or "neuro-spicy," children. Elaine breaks down the differences between neurotypical and neurodivergent brains, addressing conditions like ADHD, anxiety, depression, learning disabilities, trauma, and autism. We discuss how these differences impact executive function and why it's crucial for parents to adapt their expectations and strategies to support their children effectively. All in all it's a wonderful conversation which I have no doubt will help and give insight to many people. You can find Impact Parents everywhere Facebook Instagram And definitely check out their amazing "Parenting with impact" podcast which is an amazing resource to all parents of neurodivergent/neurospicy kids. As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out; "Make a break" by Nom Fabrique

Jun 16, 2024

Send us a text One of those things that keeps popping up is the age-old question; "What matters more Calories, Macros or food quality when it comes to diets?" So today that is what I am talking about. When does each of these matter and when do they not? Do you really need a 40-30-30 macro split for "healthy eating"? 1g of protein per lbs of body weight???? Should you start with protein when planning your meal? Does it need to be organic or not? I, in a roundabout way, answer all these questions. As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out; "good times" by Tommy Welton

Jun 8, 2024

Send us a text After having several chats, and getting several emails via peter@healthypostnatalbody.com asking about vaginal health this month I wanted to bring you this interview I did with Beth DuPriest PhD Vaginal health expert Dr. Beth DuPriest, is the Chief Science Officer at Vaginal Biome Science Dr. DuPriest is a former Professor of Biology and Division Dean and has been involved in research related to developmental origins of health and disease for over twenty years. Her PhD in Integrated Biomedical Sciences through the Dept. of Physiology & Pharmacology and post doctoral work through the Dept. of Pathology were completed at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). Her work has been focused on both women’s and maternal health. She has taught courses in microbiology, eukaryotic cell biology, genetics, biochemistry and pathophysiology among many others. She brings a broad background in women’s health and biological science and strong leadership and collaborative skills to advancing the work and discovery of vaginal microbiome science. Beth has spent over a decade researching and teaching about women’s vaginal and maternal health, now running clinical studies to test how improving the vaginal microbiome can improve a wide variety of vulvovaginal conditions We are talking everything to do with vaginal health. Why vaginal health matters much more than people think it does. Whether you should use special soap or not How taking care of your vaginal area improves your overall health, and the possible consequences of not taking care of it. The vaginal biome. UTI infections and how the vaginal biome ties in with this. How much of a shame it is that women's health is soo ridiculously underfunded and the massive impact that has on women's health overall. And much, MUCH, more This is one of the most enjoyable, and informative, chats I've had in a long time and it'd be a shame to miss it! You can find some products that Dr DuPriest recommends here As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic

Jun 2, 2024

Send us a text I made the mistake of searching "diastasis recti" in my social media feed on Threads this week and boy-oh-boy..did I come across some nonsense. So that's what I'm doing today, another "mythbusting" episode. Can you heal within 28 days by doing only 4 exercises? Is breathing useless? Why do people use meaningless jargon? Do posture and alignment REALLY mean as much as "they" say? And why high-protein diets are not required for postpartum recovery. And so much more. As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week; "Sky Walker" by Grace McCoy

May 26, 2024

Send us a text As I'm still ridiculously busy with the upcoming exciting thing I can't yet talk about ;) This week I bring you the conversation I had with nutritional therapist Kirsten Chick a few years ago. Not only is Kirsten a nutritional therapist, She's a public speaker, educator, podcast host of not one but TWO podcasts and author of " Nutrition brought to life ". In other words, she's incredibly knowledgable about all things food related. We spent a solid hour talking about the effects of stress, and diet, on the human body. We talk about the physical effects of stress on the human body, including on digestion and weightmanagement. Whether food can cause an increase in the levels of stress. Which foods help with stress-management and which nutrients to look out for, and what they do. The benefit of taking 10-15 minutes screenbreaks, and other time-outs, every day. Why eating whilst working is not the same as eating whilst stepping away from the computer. The benefit of eating a bit more slowly. And many, MANY other things. It's a fascinating chat with tonnes of wisdom and advice for all of us but especially powerful for women with young children. After all, stress-management can have such a huge impact on the health and happiness of you, and those around you, and Kirsten gives you a LOT of "easy to follow and implement" bits of information. You can find Kirsten's "Nutrition brought to life" on Amazon and Waterstone's . You can listen to the Nutrition Brought to Life podcast here . Her currently active podcast (IHCAN) can be found here Of course Kirsten is on Instagram , YouTube , and Facebook . As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week; "Just a breath" by NOVVA

May 19, 2024

Send us a text On this week's episode I talk about what I believe is one of the biggest problems in women's post-natal recovery; Fear. And especially "The fear of making things worse". By far most of the emails I get refer to this in one way or another. "What if I make my diastasis worse?" "I am told I can't do X exercise because my stomach will rip open" "The physio told me not to lift anything, including my toddler" The fitness industry, especially the post-partum fitness industry, is selling you this idea that you have to be scared or disgusted all the time. "BE CAREFUL OR YOU'LL NEVER RECOVER!" "DON'T CARRY YOUR BABY ON YOUR HIPS OR YOU'LL MAKE YOUR DIASTASIS WORSE!" "DIASTASIS IS A LIFELONG CONDITION .....so keep giving me your money". "I know you don't like your post-partum belly but you gave birth and that's a beautiful thing" is a wonderful "negging" thing to do that makes you think you should feel unhappy with the way you look and it's something a lot of post-partum exercise providers like to use. Though there are of course certain things you have to be aware of when trying to heal your diastasis/pelvic floor or any other post-partum issues that is not the same as being scared or digusted. As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic

May 12, 2024

Send us a text Are you concerned about your breastmilk production or have you heard that exercise can negatively impact on it? This week I have the please to sit down with expert Ashley P. Lambert to dispel myths and offer practical advice for new moms facing these challenges. Our conversation cuts through the misinformation surrounding exercise's impact on breast milk production and underlines the fundamental role of nutrition, particularly protein, in supporting lactation. We tackle the anxieties that can cloud this joyful time, offering insights into the necessity of intentional eating for both mother and child's well-being. And, of course, we touch on the rights and wrongs of postpartum exercise. Ashley is a joy to talk, and listen to, so I'm sure you're going to love this episode. You can find Ashley everywhere you have an internet connection; Her website (where you can also find her program) Her Instagram (where you definitely should go to follow her) As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week; "I fell into heaven" by Oliver Penny

May 5, 2024

Send us a text I get a lot of questions from women about eating more vegetables and having a more "plant-based diet" A while ago I had the pleasure of talking to Julieanna Hever, MS RD CPT. aka the plant based dietitian and she really is the go-to for me on this stuff so I am very happy to bring you our chat again. I loved her soo much I bought her book straight after the interview, in the pre-sale, and it's been a go-to for me ever since. She's the author of no fewer than 7 (!!!) books She's also the host of the " Choose you now " podcast and it's very safe to say that she really knows what she's talking about. We talk all things plant-based, starting with what we mean by a "plant-based diet" (because it's not the same as vegan) What a healthy plate of food actually looks like. Then we talk the benefits of a plant-based diet and how to transition to a more plant-based diet if you're not currently getting your fruits and veggies. How easy it actually is to just eat a bit less meat and add more veg to your life whilst keeping it very tasty. Why the "all or nothing" approach just doesn't work when dealing with a change in diet. Why cooking your own meals is key when your goal is to be healthy. And much much more. You can find Julieanna on social media Facebook Youtube Instagram And Twitter No "In the News This week" segment because the news is all wrapped up in Omicron but I did quickly want to talk about one of the most important things a post-partum/diastasis recti personal trainer should ask their clients and which they often don't. "What, exactly, don't you like about your stomach?" As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week; "Imaginary friend" by Dresden, the Flamingo (my favourite classical style composers)

Apr 28, 2024

Send us a text In this weeks episode you have the pleasure to listen to a conversation I had in 2022 with the mighty Court Garfoot, talking everything PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) Court is a nutritionist and specialises in hormone imbalances including PCOS and Endometriosis. She is also very eloquent and knowledgable so she is just the ticket when you want to talk to someone about this sort of thing. We went over loads including some of the most important questions; What is PCOS and what it is not? The 4 different kinds of PCOS???? What REALLY causes PCOS? Why does the NHS advice to PCOS say there is no cure? How can you manage PCOS? What are your starting points to sorting your PCOS? How long does it take for lifestyle changes to take effect? and much, MUCH, more. You can find Court by going to her website On Instagram here and here On Facebook here And LinkedIn No "In the news" but I do briefly touch on Tatjana Maria reaching the Quarter Finals of Wimbledon today. It just shows you that, with the right team around you, and some hard work and dedication there is no reason why you can't be in better shape post-partum than you were pre-natal! As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week; "ever" by Mickey Geiger

Apr 21, 2024

Send us a text In this week's episode I am lucky enough to answer several great questions from someone who emailed in. Here are the questions I was asked; 1. I'm not sure I'm doing the home workouts right. When there is a spot that says "breathing (lying)" or "(standing)", does that just mean I do the upward motion breath that many times while lying or sitting? (I explain why we do this) And am I supposed to breathe up from my lower abdomen as shown in the breathing video every time I exhale in an exercise? 2. So, I was super diligent the first 6 weeks, but then I had a whole bunch of things come up right after the other and I've been pretty inconsistent for the last 6 weeks. I got all the way through weeks 1-4 and noticed a huge difference in strength and my diastasis gap and then got half way through weeks 4-8. I've done the workouts off and on since then but my gap seems to have digressed and gotten bigger... is that possible or am I imagining it? And if it is possible, how do I stop it from spreading apart again, are there certain motions I just can't do anymore? 3. Are the exercises you have us do in this 12 week program safe for early pregnancy as well, or just for postnatal? 4. And last question, how will I be able to tell once my body is strong enough again and how can I know that my diastasis is healed? (Since it's apparently normal to have a small gap there, I'm not sure how to tell once I've achieved a healthy level of separation.) As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week "I will survive" by Moses Kidd

Apr 14, 2024

Send us a text In this week's, nice and brief, episode I answer the question whether you can heal diastasis recti whilst you're breastfeeding. For some reason some healthcare professionals don't understand how breastfeeding impacts the body, but it DEFINITELY doesn't make your muscles stop working like muscles!! Also, again, diastasis recti is not "for life and you will always have to maintain it". And finally; "21 day challenges to heal diastasis recti"? Oh, just please don't! As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week "Side step" by Cast of Characters

Apr 7, 2024

Send us a text On this week's episode I answer more listener emails. An email from a pro-athlete who asks how/if she "can stay active, and prevent gaining too much weight during pregnany, to ensure she remains competitive and has an easier post-partum recovery" is what starts us off this week. The I briefly talk about pregnancy belts to support your "baby-bump" and, finally, another brief explanation of why lifting weights to increase your metabolism is just a waste of time. There are MUCH better reasons to lift weights! As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week "Shells by the sea" by Gateway

Mar 31, 2024

Send us a text On this week's episode I talk all things food. I've had a lot of questions about this recently and I've seen even more discussions/statements on social media. So let's answer some questions and busts some myths. Does meal timing matter? Is breakfast really that important for your bloodsugar levels? ( Here and here are some studies I mentioned) Does it matter what you have for breakfast? Should an office worker eat the same as a farmhand? Where does the fitness world's protein obsession come from and is it justified? How much protein should you REALLY be aiming for? What is the single most important thing you can do for your diet? Does resistance training boost your BMR (Base Metabolic Rate)? and much, much more As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week "Made it" by McCall

Mar 24, 2024

Send us a text Next month is Autism Acceptance Month and therefore I am bringing you this amazing interview I did in April 2022. A couple of years ago I had the pleasure of talking to author Dawn M Barclay and, I think it's safe to say, I learned more from this conversation than from many others I have had over the past 10 years. She's the author of a book called; " Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse." It's basically the travel bible for those on the autism spectrum as well as those with mood/attention disorders. Anyone who has a child with such issues or knows someone who does will benefit from the advice contained in this book, plus the tips for special needs children can soothe the hiccups of any family's travel. In a fascinating conversation she basically takes us through the preparation stage of a trip through the trip and then we talk a bit about the return home. She talks us through how to best prepare your child for traveling and a new routine/change in environment. Then we talk about the type of trip that works best for neurodivergent children, things to take into account when booking your trip/places to stay. She gives soo many tips that I couldn't possibly list them all here. All to make the trip as stress free for both you and your kid. It's a wonderfully educational conversation with someone who clearly knows what they're talking about. You can find Dawn, and her book. On her website On Facebook On April the 2nd the book will be released in paperback form and it really is well worth seeing if you can get your hands on a copy. As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week "Something I can live form" by SPARKZ

Mar 17, 2024

Send us a text This week I am absolutely over the moon to be joined by Dr. Theresa Costales, Arizona Medical Director for Connections Health Solutions , as we are talking all things to do with postpartum mental health but especially postpartum psychosis. From the transient 'baby blues' to the gripping challenges of postpartum depression and the alarming reality of postpartum psychosis, Dr Costales offers an empathetic exploration of conditions that can profoundly affect new mothers. We hear a lot about postpartum depression, and even post-partum anxiety but post-partum psychosis is massively under discussed and, as a consequence, not very well understood by many outside the postpartum mental health profession. The harsh judgment often faced by recovering mothers, and the public's reluctance to understand that these are treatable mental illnesses, can lead to some of those who need urgent care being deprived of just that. By examining the systemic issues within the medical community—including the dismissal of women's health concerns and the unique challenges faced by healthcare workers—we open up a dialogue about the urgent need for change and the promising shifts toward greater empathy and inclusivity, particularly for women of color. Lastly, we celebrate the positive strides being made towards accessible mental health care for women, highlighting the ground-breaking work of Connections Health Solutions. The importance of protocols that maintain the precious mother-child relationship during hospitalization, and the critical role of medication knowledge for pregnant and breastfeeding women, are topics we passionately delve into. I don't say this every week, in fact I don't think I've ever said it at all, but this episode is a must-listen. Dr Costales is an amazing speaker on this subject and you'll absolutely love it. As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week

Mar 10, 2024

Send us a text In this week's episode I answer more questions; Does an anterior placenta make diastasis recti worse? I talk about what anterior placenta is, what the effects of it are and why its nothing to worry about. I also talk about "How to create toned arms". I get asked this question a lot so I talk about the right exercises to do and which exercises you can probably stop doing. And finally; Weighted vests to help heal diastasis? Should you really be walking around with a heavy vest during the day if you want to heal your diastasis recti a bit faster?? As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week "Promised Land" by Brian Brown

Mar 3, 2024

Send us a text As parents, we're often caught in the eye of the 'should storm,' buffeted by unyielding waves of perfectionism and contradictory advice that promise smooth sailing but leave us floundering. Pediatrician Alison Escalante, MD, joins me on a voyage through these tumultuous seas, shining a beacon on the cultural expectations and societal 'shoulds' that threaten to capsize our parental confidence. Now that I've exhausted that analogy let me tell you why you should listen; Alison Escalante MD is a Pediatrician and the author of the upcoming book Sigh, See, Start: How to Be the parent your child needs in a world that won’t stop pushing , (available in all good bookstores) She is a TEDx Speaker and a woman on a mission to ease the epidemic of anxiety that has convinced us we are always failing and is stealing our joy. She has developed a 3 step method to help parents raise their kids mindfully, skillfully AND enjoy doing it. She writes for Forbes on the science of human performance and Psychology Today on life in the culture of anxiety. She has degrees from Princeton in the history of ideas and Rutgers in medicine, and did her pediatric training at Duke and University of Chicago. She is an adjunct faculty member of Rush University School of Medicine. We are talking everything to do with the pressures of motherhood. Mums are constantly being told about the things you DEFINITELY SHOULD or ABSOLUTELY SHOULD NOT EVER! do when raising their kids (breastfeeding Vs formula, screen time vs none, cry sleeping vs "that's child abuse!") and it can be really difficult to live with the pressure. Alison cuts through all this nonsense and has a clear way to help you find the best way for you and your child. You can find Alison everywhere; Facebook Instagram As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week

Feb 25, 2024

Send us a text As a new parent, the world expects you to have an instant love affair with motherhood, but what if the reality is a juggling act that leaves you feeling anything but rejuvenated? Tessia Watson, author of "Rejuvenated Mums Make Happy Kids," joins me for a conversation that peels back the layers of post-natal self-care and the societal taboos that can make maternal well-being seem like a luxury rather than a necessity. We talk the importance of selfcare, how taking time for yourself is actually part of being a good parent. Tessia also points out some things that do work, and some that tend not to. And, of course, we talk about the expectations put on mothers to put themselves last when it comes to looking after the family, work etc. All in all, you're in for a great conversation which will really highlight how important it is that you take time for yourself. Not just for you but also for your kids. You can find Tessia online; Instagram Facebook As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week "dusk till dawn" by GraceMcCoy

Feb 18, 2024

Send us a text This week I answer 3 diastasis recti related questions; Is Hula Hooping really good for healing diastasis recti? I answer the question and talk you through how to make sure you can do your hula hoop class safely when you have diastasis recti/or at least a gap. Is it normal to have lower back ache the day after doing some diastasis exercises? It is not uncommon but it's also not quite right as it shows you you're pushing too hard, to the point that your exercise becomes counter productive. After not healing my diastasis recti properly after my last pregnancy, I now find myself pregnant again. Will my abs be completely ruined?? In short, NO, not if you do the right things now. For the longer answer about why it is essential for you to start now, you'll have to listen :) "In the news this week" I talk a bit about this study that came out in April that shows a clear link between MODERATE levels of physical activity and a significantly lower risk of depression. It just highlights the importance of exercise again, even if you only do a minimal amount you will likely get a big impact from it. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. After that it's only 5 months at £8/$10 and you get LIFETIME access. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out this week; Yeux Cachez by Nom Fabrique

Feb 11, 2024

Send us a text On this week's episode I am delighted to be joined by Kristin Mallon, the visionary CEO behind Femgevity , for a deep dive into perimenopause and all things associated with that. Kristin explains what perimenopause REALLY is, what the symptoms are and how you can best manage it. We talk about HRT, the myths and the facts and the need for women going through the perimenopause to work with healthcare providers who specialise in it, rather than just your GP. Kristin makes excellent points regarding the necessity of finding healthcare providers who are not just well-informed but who also specialize in hormonal imbalances and women's health issues, like endometriosis and fibroids. It's a clarion call to action for women to become the stewards of their own health, engaging with practitioners who can guide them through these complex decisions with seasoned expertise. She also makes an excellent point regarding the complexities when you have children later in life and the symptoms of perimenopause might well be exarcebated by postpartum life, and the need for your healthcare and fitness- professionals to be aware of this and take it into account The conversation then shifts towards a holistic approach to hormone balancing, advocating for strategies that include diet, supplements, and bioidenticals. Kristin shares insights on the proactive steps women can take, akin to planning for financial retirement, ensuring their health portfolio is robust and balanced. Finally I respond to some emails I had in after the Gut Health interview I did with Josh Dech. Some of you asked whether I agreed with his take that a high-protein high fat diet was the way to go. I explain what my thinking regarding this is and why I think soo many people feel better on a high-protein diet than they do on a carb-heavy diet..and it's nothing to di with protein and carbs!! As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week

Feb 3, 2024

Send us a text It's the 250th episode of the podcast and what better way to celebrate it, if that's the right term ;), than by sharing with you what I've learned in my decade+ long working in the postpartum recovery field. I talk about all the things I learned when I did my first postpartum qualification 10+ years ago that no longer hold true. I talk about the change in exercise methodology and how we now should be thinking of postpartum recovery. What should be part of it and what shouldn't., Which myths still persist even though they've been proven to be incorrect? Why I quickly realised I knew absolutely nothing after I first qualified. The many flaws in a lot of postpartum qualifications out there, the outdated thinking etc. And, most importantly, I share with you what the expert thinking now is. Post partum core strength and training. Pelvic girdle pain. Why you should stop isolating muscles such as the TVA. Why a holistic approach is the only way. Post partum diet advice. Move away from diaphragmatic breathing. and much, much more. As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week "Ringing bell" by Visitants.

Jan 28, 2024

Send us a text Uncover the mysteries of your gastrointestinal universe with our special guest, Josh Dech, a holistic nutritionist who's a wizard at simplifying the complex world of gut health. Did you know your gut isn't just a silent worker, but a key player in your body's symphony, harmonizing processes like weight management, hormonal balance, and even your mood? It's a part of you that's too important to ignore, and throughout this episode, we travel through the layers of understanding how diet is the conductor of this incredible internal orchestra. Forget the one-size-fits-all approach to probiotics and dietary fads; we're talking a personalized nutrition concerto, with each note tailored to your body's needs. As Josh shares his knowledge, we venture beyond the gut to look at the wider implications of food choices, the quality of our produce, and the potential pitfalls of the food industry. We shed light on the confusing debates around meat and plant-based diets, organic versus non-organic, and how to navigate the ever-changing landscape of food and health with wisdom and care. By the end of this conversation, you'll walk away with a treasure trove of insights into nurturing your gut health, making informed choices, and why it's time to cut through the noise of food elitism and contradictory nutrition advice. We're not just talking about eating well; we're advocating a revolution in how we view our plates, our health, and our society. You can find Josh's podcast by clicking this little link As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week "Fallout" by Cira Grandi

Jan 21, 2024

Send us a text Could belly support bands, kino tape, belly wraps etc. be the hidden key to postpartum recovery? What about wearing one during your pregnancy, will that actually help prevent diastasis recti/pelvic girdle pain etc? In today's episode, I discuss the real deal with taping and belly bands during pregnancy. Despite their popularity, there's a lack of evidence to suggest they prevent diastasis recti; instead, strengthening exercises prove to be the more effective method. I talk about what they do help with, how you should use one and what you should be looking for if you're looking to buy one. I also tackle the widespread claim that oats, brewer's yeast (and other supplements) are the answer to increased breastmilk production. The conversation doesn't end there – we dive into the emotional whirlpool that new mothers face, especially the fear of not producing enough breast milk; a concern for a staggering 76% of mothers, according to a survey . I examine the reliability of this statistic and the societal pressure to steer clear of formula supplementation. Here's the link to the brewer's yeast study. I also talk about Geraldine DeRuiter's highly anticipated book " If You Can't Take the Heat, ". This is one that I'm really looking forward to reading when it comes out, and when I clear the HUGE stack of books on my bedside table. As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week "Flavor and reduction" by Cody Martin

Jan 14, 2024

Send us a text On this week's episode I talk about two things that I've been asked about this week. One of my new client's asked whether exercise during pregnancy helps prevent things like diastasis recti and pelvic girdle pain. So I talk a bit about what exercising during your pregnancy ACTUALLY helps with, and what it doesn't. I was also asked about the "dangers" of plyometric exercise (jumpy exercises) postpartum. A lot of trainers would tell you to avoid them postpartum whereas I make the case for including plyometric exercises, such as jump lunges and jump squats, into your postpartum exercise routine. Just make sure you do them at the right time. Just a reminder that HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week "Moonshot" by Aaron Sprinkle

Jan 7, 2024

Send us a text On the first episode of 2024 I answer 2 listener emails. I talk about the need for sufficient protein postpartum and answer the question "if you should eat more when you are postpartum". I also touch on how to set your plate up if you're looking to eat healthy. Where should you start? How much protein is enough and is protein the be-and-end-all? Then I talk about "deep core activation". I explain I don't tend to use the phrase "deep core" but talk you through how the core actually works. How can you make sure it works properly and what the best way to ensure your core recovers as fast as it can postpartum. Just a reminder that HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week "Me!" by Lucy Domino

Dec 31, 2023

Send us a text It's the end of 2023 and for this episode I have collected my 3 favourite pieces of advice from interviews I've done this year. To be honest, I had a HUGE selection to choose from and have left many good things out..but a top 3 isn't a top 6 so that was always going to happen. Listen to Danika Sanchez from " Baby Steps Concierge Nursing " talk about baby's sleep and how they should not really sleep through the night. Her full interview can be found here Then we have Teresa Yang, a top dentist, explain to me why there should always only be 1 choice when it comes to buying a toothbrush (and boy was I wrong!) Teresa's interview can be found here And finally, it's one of my favourite people in the health science space; Dr Heather Hausenblas talking about the importance of journaling. Dr Hausenblas' interview can be found here Like I said, I could have picked many, I have had tremendous guests on this year but I had to whittle it down and these 3 bits of advice really stuck out. A HUGE "thank you" to all my listeners and guests and I'll be back in 2024. Just a reminder that HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week "We know" by Aaron Sprinkle

Dec 17, 2023

Send us a text On this week's episode I talk umbilical hernias. A lot of postpartum women have an umbilical hernia but there seems to still be a lot of confusion about whether there is a causal link between diastasis recti and umbilical hernias. Can you repair an umbilical hernia by exercise, as some personal trainers would have you believe? Is a hernia "Just diastasis on steroids"?? Should you be worried about having an umbilical hernia? Can you manage a hernia? How can they be repaired? etc. etc. After that I have a little look at this paper from Finland that you might have seen flying about online (or in the Daily Mail) which concludes that Exercise does not help you live longer. But does it though, does it really say that? Or might there be one or two other things in there that mean it's a bit more nuanced like that. Just a reminder that HPNB now only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week "Sky Walker" by Grace McCoy

Dec 10, 2023

Send us a text This week I had a lot of questions and conversations about fertility, especially from women struggling to conceive a second or third child. And, though I'm more than happy to answer questions myself, this is not my specialist subject and I would just be repeating the information this guest gave me a couple of years ago. So, from the vault, I am delighted to bring you this episode. Every now and again I am extremely lucky and manage to book a guest like Gabriela Rosa (MPH (CLE), MScM(RHHG), BHSc(ND) and many others things beside) for my little podcast. Gabriela is a world-renowned fertility specialist and, after you've listened to her talking to me for an hour, you'll know that she is the real deal. A best-selling author of 4 books, a Harvard university awarded scholar, and founder, and clinical director, of the Rosa Institute. She, very kindly, gave up an hour of her time to talk to me about all things fertility related. She explains that it takes, on average, 8 (!!!) cycles of IVF for people to fall pregnant. How you can conceive naturally even after IVF treatments have failed. That fertility is a team sport. Why she tells people to "act pregnant to get pregnant". Why you need a personalised approach when trying to get pregnant, rather than relying on what worked for other people. How she has achieved a 78% success rate with her method. And much, MUCH more. This is one of my favourite interviews ever and I didn't even mind doing it at 1.30AM in the morning. Gabriela's book is a MUST BUY, Fertility Breakthrough; Overcoming infertility and recurrent miscarriage when other treatments have failed. You can find Gabriela on Facebook https://www.instagram.com/fertilitybreakthrough/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielarosafertility/ You can listen to her podcast " Talk sex with Gabriela Rosa " soon on all the good podcast platforms Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Jazzolino" by Fabio Poian

Dec 3, 2023

Send us a text This week I'm answering some great questions that I've had. You might have heard me talk about bloating and the impact on diastasis recti before. A great question this week was to do with bloating around your period and whether this also affects diastasis recti recovery. Then I talk a bit about the FODMAP diet as a solution for people who have issues with IBS/bloating etc. I personally think there's a better solution for this group of people and that's journalling. And, finally, I'm talking heavy lifting/deadlifts postpartum. Why when I say "You can do whatever you want" I actually mean it! Just a reminder that HPNB now only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week "My Roots" by Cira Grandi

Nov 26, 2023

Send us a text Ever wondered if C-sections could lead to muscle dysfunction? Do they cut muscles during a C-section or do they not? This week I answer those questions; I'll talk through the intricasies of C-section procedures, explaining clearly that stomach muscles are not cut but some fascia is sliced to access the uterus. And that the uterus itself is a muscle and that's where some of the confusion tends to come from. Then I'm talking about muscle dysfunction after C-section childbirth. Take a deep breath, and rest assured, it's not as common as you might think. The recovery process, much like natural births, is pretty straightforward, barring any labor complications. We'll touch upon the topic of scar tissue possibly affecting muscle function and suggest solutions such as scar tissue massage. I'm talking about the challenge of juggling motherhood and training while managing expectations of achieving an athlete-like body. We'll navigate through the dedication, consistency, and rigorous training required to reach the apex of any sport. Comparing oneself to athletes at their physical peak can lead to unrealistic expectations. Just a reminder that HPNB now only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week "Brand new day" by Ivy Bakes

Nov 19, 2023

Send us a text On this week's episode I deal with 2 emails; 1 regarding scoliosis and pregnancy and the other asking for a very specific skillset and personal training. I go through the scant but vital research on the interplay between pregnancy and spinal curvature, addressing concerns about potential pain and curve progression. Can your scoliosis get worse when you're pregnant? Is there really a link between increased backpain in scoliosis and pregnancy? I also offer advice on beneficial workouts and stretches for the prenatal and postnatal phases. Then I discuss the crucial role of specialized training in the fitness industry. One of the biggest potential risks for clients is dealing with personal trainers overstepping their knowledge limits, especially when dealing with clients recovering from strokes or managing multiple health issues. I highlight the difference between the thoughtful trainers who truly understand their clients' needs and those merely going through a list of exercises. Some links to the studies and websites that I was referring to with regards to scoliosis. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3604750/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4472295/ https://clear-institute.org/blog/scoliosis-pregnancy-complications-research/ Just a reminder that HPNB now only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week "Born to roam" by Tommy Welton

Nov 12, 2023

Send us a text Have you ever found yourself contending with symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances, irritability, or anxiety? These could be the signs of perimenopause, a stage in a woman's life that barely gets the consideration it deserves. In today's episode I have the pleasure of talking to Heidi Davis CEO and Co-founder of Identifyher.ai Heidi has a an Msc in Molecular Medicine and was included on the Incredible women in health tech the 2022 longlist published by Health Tech World. We discuss all things perimenopause related; From how it can begin as early as the mid-30s. To how it can lead to a host of disruptive symptoms (that are often misunderstood due to the lack of conclusive diagnostic tests). But the conversation doesn't stop at understanding perimenopause. We explore how technology is revolutionizing our approach to women's health, bringing down the limitations of self-reported dietary and health habits. Heidi explains the many benefits of having reliable data that women can even take to their healthcare professional to actually show them what's going on, rather than having to remember a whole bunch of symptoms. Get to know the potential of wearable devices in providing more reliable data, and let's shed light on the subtle differences between how diseases manifest in women compared to men. The disparities in health outcomes are alarming, and there is a pressing need for more research and funding into products designed specifically for women's health. Finally, let's dive into the challenges and opportunities in designing women's health products. We share our thoughts on the current wellness industry trends like supplement overload and high costs, and how they can be avoided. You'll hear about the importance of gender inclusivity in the design process and discover how both genders can contribute to better health outcomes for women. Definitely check out, and support where you can, Identifyher.ai's work towards a future where women's health is understood, recognized, and prioritized. Obviously you can find Identifyher online; The website is full of good info Facebook LinkedIn And Twitter Just a reminder that HPNB now only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Pla

Nov 5, 2023

Send us a text Unveiling the mysteries of dental care during pregnancy, this week I'm delighted to be talking with Teresa Yang, DDS. With over 30 years of experience, Teresa is an expert on oral hygiene and its importance, especially during the crucial period of pregnancy. She has taught clinical dentistry and patient management at UCLA School of Dentistry, has written extensively on dental topics, and is the editor of WestViews, a publication of the Western Los Angeles Dental Society. Our chat exposes myths, including some I believed, explores changes in the mouth during pregnancy, and provides guidance on maintaining oral hygiene. Teresa's insights extend beyond mere brushing and flossing, offering a scientific perspective on toothpaste, toothbrushes, and the integral role of fluoride. From the effectiveness of enamel repair toothpaste to the comparison between an electric and manual toothbrush, we leave no stone unturned. Ready to tackle your dental anxiety? We've got your back. This episode features a deep dive into managing dental fear, particularly in children, and the vital part of choosing a dentist plays in this process. We discuss relaxation techniques, the use of nitrous oxide and medication, and the indispensable role of anesthesiologists. We also delve into the prohibitive cost of dental care, understanding the reasons behind it and how to navigate the expense. We end with a review of Theresa's amazingly comprehensive dentistry guide . " Nothing but the Tooth " is an all-inclusive tour through the world of dental care, answering all your burning questions and giving you all the information you could possibly need to help take care of your, and your family's, teeth. You can find Teresa online Her website Facebook Instagram Twitter Just a reminder that HPNB now only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com Playing us out "Snow on the lower East side" by the Monarch Trio

Oct 29, 2023

Send us a text Can burlesque become a tool for postpartum body confidence? This week I'm delighted to be joined by Cat LaCohie and we're talking everything body confidence. We explore the reality of societal pressures that many women face after pregnancy, and how Cat uses burlesque as a medium to reconnect women with their bodies and embrace self-love. But this episode is not just about burlesque. It's about the journey of self-discovery, and the transformative power of reclaiming one's identity. Cat shares how embodying powerful characters through burlesque helped her reclaim her strength during moments of self-doubt. She challenges the notion of seeking constant approval from others, emphasizing the value of self-worth and the joy of being in the company of the right people. As our conversation draws to a close, Cat sheds light on the importance of being vocal about who you are, and how it helps filter out those who don't belong in your life. She shares her inspiring journey, from building her own website to teaching burlesque classes, and how she learned to say 'I'm amazing and you're welcome' instead of apologizing for her actions. The message of this episode is clear: Individuality, self-love and authenticity can be empowering tools to navigate through life's challenges. You can find Cat in all the cool places. Her website Facebook Instagram and her other insta ! And if Cat has really made you think "Hey, I should give this a shot" then head here for online classes. Just a reminder that HPNB now only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3! None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid! This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Got me good" by elise

Oct 22, 2023

Send us a text This week's episode I answer a listener email with several questions about diastasis recti; Why is progress soo slow? It's been 3 months and I've only managed to close the gap by a finger or so. Will the gap ever completely close? Is it a problem if the gap doesn’t fully close before another pregnancy? And also if it closes do I still need to continue doing the exercises? And, on the back of a comment pop superstar Pink made and some questions I was asked about diastasis research, I talk about why it is almost impossible to prove that a postpartum recovery system actually helps heal your diastasis. Just a reminder that HPNB now only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3! None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid! This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Red hot mama" by Liberty

Oct 15, 2023

Send us a text Did you know air in our homes and workplaces can significantly affect our health? This episode promises to transform your understanding of indoor air quality and its impact on wellbeing, with our special guest Michael Rubino, founder of HomeCleanse. We'll reveal the shocking fact that it only takes 24-48 hours for mold and bacteria to sprout and flourish, and why opening windows and dusting might not always be enough. We dive into the ins and outs of maintaining a clean environment, discussing the importance of regular air filter changes and effective water and humidity management. Exploring the use of botanical, safer cleaning products, we equip you with the knowledge to reduce dust and prevent the rapid growth of harmful microorganisms. Additionally, learn the key role air purifiers can play in creating healthier surroundings and why it's essential to be mindful of the particle size in your air. We wrap up our discussion by emphasizing the significance of routine home inspections for air quality control. What are the telltale signs of air quality issues? How to identify their sources and keep track of changes over time? We've got you covered. Remember, our environment and our health are interconnected - maintaining good air quality at home is not a luxury, it's a necessity. So don't miss this episode! Tune in, enlighten yourself, and start creating a healthier living environment today. You can find Michael online His website The HomeCleanse website And his YouTube Channel Just a reminder that HPNB now only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3! None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid! This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "On top" by Grace McCoy

Oct 8, 2023

Send us a text This week I have the absolute pleasure of being joined by relationship and sexuality expert, Courtney Boyer. M.Ed., M.S. Courtney is the author of " Not tonight, honey " (Why women actually don't want sex and what we can do about it) and we have a phenomenal conversation about postpartum intimacy touching on all, sometimes uncomfortable..for me at least, aspects of it. We talk about why the focus postpartum is on the physical recovery much more than the mental recovery and how a HUGE part of sexual intimacy is mental rather than just physically being able. How you can aid your recovery. How to have a meaningful conversation with your partner in such a way that they understand your wants and needs. And much, much more. I'm not gonna lie, my 48 year old Dutch-repressed man-brain isn't used to having an open conversation about this sort of stuff but Courtney is a great conversationalist and really knows what she's talking about. This might also be one of those episodes that you want to get your partner to listen to :) You can, and should, go find Courtney online in all the usual places; Her Website Instagram TikTok LinkedIn and Facebook Just a reminder that HPNB now only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3! None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid! This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "On our own" by Thee Alchemist Oxford

Oct 1, 2023

Send us a text This week it's just little old me again, since I had a lot of questions about some of these, I dug up an episode from 2021 in which I'm clearing up health and fitness myths. First I go over the idea of somato-types (body-types such as ectomorph, endomorph and mesomorph) and whether that affects your diet and training. Has the idea of body-types really been debunked, as some claim? Do you "need to make sure you get protein with every meal"? And what exactly does that actually mean? 5oz of beef or chicken, as some people recommend? Should you have breakfast every day to "kickstart your metabolism"? Should you, or should you not, have carbs later in the day? What about "boosting your immune system" by taking certain supplements? And is a 30-minute brisk walk really enough exercise to keep you healthy? Just a reminder that HPNB now only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3! None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid! This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "What you want" by Ghost

Sep 24, 2023

Send us a text This week I have the pleasure of being joined by Philip Pape, host of the excellent Wits and Weights podcast , to talk all things body transformation, body composition, fat loss, weightloss, muscle gain, toning up etc etc. We're covering soo much ground it's almost impossible to put in the description; From how difficult/easy it is to gain muscle when you're a bit older or postpartum to the problem with fitness trackers. And from macronutrients to meal timing and realising it's all about abundance rather than deprivation. Philip shares a tonne of knowledge about everything to do with weightloss/fatloss and toning up. Check out Philip's website if youre interested in nutrition and training coaching or even if you want to read some interesting blog posts Here is the episode we referenced about how fitness trackers, and calorie trackers, are messing up your fatloss journey A link to your FREE 3 months post-partum recovery program, including email support. Just a reminder that HPNB now only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3! None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid! This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Know Better" by Cira Grandi

Sep 17, 2023

Send us a text This week I go over some listener questions again. some of the ground we cover is the classic stuff but there are also one or two new things in there. Why does my back and neck hurt after pushing a pram all day? (I might actually have to do a video about this as it's a superb question) I fell pregnant with my second whilst I still have diastasis, is this dangerous? I have tried diet and exercise but my belly is still round. What am I doing wrong? J ust a reminder that HPNB now only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3! None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid! This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Meadow" (the orchestral version) by Stephen Keech

Sep 10, 2023

Send us a text This week I talk about the 3 things you can do to speed up your postpartum recovery the easy way. All of these won't much effort at all and are affordable for everyone. Learn to breathe. Get this basic thing right and your recovery will get much easier, even if you do nothing else! Target your exercise. Stop wasting your time and remain focussed on your goal. Add a handful of spinach and a glass of water to every dinner. Link to the corebreath video A link to your FREE 3 months post-partum recovery program, including email support. I also briefly talk about a "conversation" I had with someone on Threads (The Twitter replacement platform run by Facebook) the other day as it's important that everyone knows a charlatan when they see one. Just a reminder that HPNB now only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3! None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid! This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Invincible" by Grace McCoy

Sep 3, 2023

Send us a text From the vault this week as I get a lot of requests for diet/weightloss advice and I like the advice Dr Prologo gives. This week I had the pleasure of talking to Dr David Prologo. He's a is a dual board-certified interventional radiologist and obesity medicine specialist. Dr. Prologo has spent more than twenty years specifically analyzing the phenomenon of diet attrition—why do diets always fail? More importantly, when they do fail, why do we blame the patients for that failure? Just to give you some idea as to his credentials; Dr Prologo has been recognized nationally and internationally for his pioneering work with human weight loss – including features on The Today Show , in the Washington Post , on Capitol Hill, in numerous in peer-reviewed journal publications, countless web based invited expert articles, and much more . We had a tremendous chat about weightloss, why people fail. How the diet and fitness industry is more than happy for people to fail and, more importantly, how to REALLY succeed at losing weight (though I think the lessons in his book go well beyond that and can be transferred to many other areas of change). He provided some really interesting insights into weightloss journeys and how to make it stick permanently. I promise you this is a must listen if you're considering trying to lose a bit of weight, have tried before and it didn't stick or are a fitness/diet professional. Of course you can find Dr Prologo in all the usual spaces; His website where you can order a copy of his amazing book Facebook where you can catch all the latest updates and see what he's up to. In the news this week This article in a Dutch newspaper talking about how microplastics can now be found in 90% (!!!) of all make-up/shower products and how they find their way into nature through our sewage system. ( Here's the Times article listing the same study) Here is an article that gives you some alternatives if you're interested. This also ties in nicely with next week's interview about household chemicals and how you can improve your child's, and your own, health by getting rid of some things around the house you really don't need or want. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out this week; "Chef's Kiss" by Dresden, The Flamingo

Aug 27, 2023

Send us a text This week I answer an email which covers a lot of things " I recently joined your program after reading your article about the connection between Diastasis Recti and lower back pain. After a few days of your workouts, I'm already feeling a difference. Your explanation of core breathing was a breakthrough for me. I'm currently 10 months postpartum and had an elective c-section back in October. I've been experiencing significant lower back soreness, particularly at night and in the morning. It's uncomfortable to turn over in bed and stand up especially getting out of bed in the morning - it feels like things are compressing downwards when I do. Glute bridges are also painful, requiring about 10 minutes of mobilisation before I can fully perform them. Although my suspected annual tear from January has improved, I still feel twinges during glute bridges, which I suspect are related to the lower back pain due to Diastasis Recti. Additionally, I've been having a sharp pain in my left knee during reverse lunges, while my right knee is fine. I also have a painful coccyx which seems to only hurt when I stand from a sitted position. Despite all this, I'm determined to get stronger. I would greatly appreciate any suggestions you might have. " So I'm going over everything; Why the corebreath makes such a difference. Lower back-pain and the feeling of it compressing downwards, Why she needs soo much mobilisation before being able to do glute bridges. Back twinges during glute bridges. The sharp knee pain when doing reverse lunges. And the disturbing lack of post-partum care for this woman as all of this stuff is fairly easily sorted. Here's a link to the blog about kneepain which includes the Yoga video. And here's a link to the corebreath video Just a reminder that HPNB now only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3! None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid! This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Run to me" by WorkBrunch

Aug 20, 2023

Send us a text This week I am joined by the amazing Dr Iris Platt. Iris is a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Columbia University ( and a Masters in Neuroscience from Teachers College Columbia University. ) We spend an entire hour talking about urinary incontinence, that's right..an entire hour! Iris is a phenomenal educator and clearly very passionate about her expert field..you will LOVE THIS! Among many things, Iris talks about the different kinds of urinary incontinence. How common it is post-partum. What causes urinary incontinence. When you should start "worrying" about UI or "leakage". What is normal and what isn't. What you can do to help heal your UI. Why Kegels are not enough. How it is never to late to start working on your UI. Why seeing a Pelvic Floor specialist should be very hgih on your list of things-to-do postpartum. The process of Pelvic Floor therapy (and how it's not as scary or embarrasing as some people believe it is) And the importance of knowing what "down there" should look and feel like for you. "What is normal for you" is what's important. And much, more more. You can find Iris on the internet! Her website Her Instagram Just a reminder that HPNB now only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3! None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid! This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Whisky makes me cry" by Cira Grandi

Aug 13, 2023

Send us a text This week I answer some questions that have come up over the past few weeks. "Would you do separate exercises for the TVA (Transverse abdominis muscles) and QL (Quadratus Lumborum muscle) and stretch them separately as well?" "A lot of people are taking Ozempic for weightloss, does it work and will it work for me?" Inews about Ozempic shortage And, finally, "Is doing a plank or wallsit REALLY the best way to lower your blood pressure, as everyone in the news claims it is?" This is the study I, and the media, refer to. I am not going to pay the £500 they want for the whole thing but will discuss the issue with the media's interpretation of this. CNN article Just a reminder that HPNB now only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3! None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid! This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "anyone" by Nu Alkemi$t Feat Jessie Villa

Aug 6, 2023

Send us a text This week I am joined by the delightful Sensei Miwako, founder of JAMS, to talk about maths and, more specifically, why the Abacus method can help children overcome their "math struggle". JAMS is the only math school in the Portland and Beaverton area certified by the League for Soroban Abacus. They use the teachings of Abacus & Anzan instruction to build a solid and strong foundation of mental mathematics with lifelong skills. She's also the founder of abacus online , (because there are only soo many people you can reach when you do face to face classes.) Miwako has over 2 decades of abacus teaching experience and is the most enthusiastic advocate for better math education that you will ever come across! We talk about many things including; Why children struggle when though math in schools. Why teaching kids "the concept of math", as most schools do, simply won't work. The difference between Kumon and the abacus method. The purpose of a school should not just be to help your child pass an exam. Why some children "shut down" when they don't understand something. How the abacus method teaches a life-skill. Why math is actually simple if you just break it down properly. That EVERY SINGLE CHILD can "get good at math" and that it doesn't need to cost you a fortune in education and tutoring. And so much more. Miwako is a delight. I absolutely LOVE talking to people that genuinely have an interest in helping people and am completely on board with her idea that the way schools teach math (all disjointed and how it's all about "showing your workings" rather than knowing the answer) is a killer for most kids and puts people off math more than it helps anyone. Definitely check out her website if your child, or yourself, want access to a dead-easy way to improve your math skills. Just a reminder that HPNB now only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3! None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid! This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "more than one way to go home" by amherst

Jul 30, 2023

Send us a text This week I am joined by the lovely Natalie Bevans as we're talking pre- and post-partum skincare. Natalie is a Master Aesthetician and she very kindly gave up an hour of her time to explain to little old me why skincare really matters when you're pregnant or post-partum. We discuss many things including; How being pregnant and giving birth changes your skin. Why your skincare routine needs to change when you're pregnant. In fact, why it regularly needs to change (my ignorance really showing through here on this bit :)) The importance of looking after your skin Skincare starts with what you put IN your body rather than what you put ON it. And much, MUCH, more. You can find Natalie in the usual corners of the internet Her website Instagram Just a reminder that HPNB now only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3! None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid! This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "This long" by Shells by the Sea

Jul 23, 2023

Send us a text This week I am joined by the wondeful Danika Sanchez as we talk about all things to do with looking after your baby in the best way possible. Danika is the owner of " Baby Step Concierge Nursing ", in itself a fascinating idea already. She holds a BSN in nursing, an RNC for NICU, and is certified in neonatal touch and massage. We are talking about some of the big things that parents should really know about taking care of a baby but probably don't. Did you know that it's really important to feed your baby through out the night and that a baby shouldn't sleep all the way through the night? Why babies don't like fast movements and loud noises. The right way to swaddle might not be to wrap the baby like a burrito. You can NOT spoil your baby by holding them too much! Why bath time can be difficult for babies and how to make it easier. A different way to change the baby's diaper that's kinder on your little one. How crazy it is that we have so many ante-natal classes and very few post-partum services when it would make soo much sense for baby's and parent's health and wellbeing. And soo much more, it's simply crazy how much evidence based information she shares in the hour she spent talking to me. I also have to say I think her idea of a post-partum concierge service is really clever and provides a services that I think a lof of parents could benefit from. I hope it catches on and, as always, I hope this sort of thing becomes available through your insurance or national health system. Check out the Babystepsnursing.com website for more resources and, if you're lucky enough to live in California, to get in touch. Just a reminder that HPNB now only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3! None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid! This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Dear Frédéric" by Elise Solberg

Jul 16, 2023

Send us a text This week it's just little old me again and I talk about some things that have come up in conversations with members , clients and other personal trainers. I talk about gyms deliberately putting you off from using them. You see, gyms are designed for you to sign-up to them and to then not use them again. And that takes some doing. You'll have heard of "the importance of activating your Transverse Abdominis (TVA) muscles but is it really as important as people say it is? I personally think there are better ways to spend your time. I also had a job-offer from a leading gym chain to be their "head of rehab" at some of their facilities. And when they mentioned the salary it reminded me why the best personal trainers and physios do not work for gym-chains. In fact, almost nobody who is any good at their job works in a gym chain for long. So my piece of advice when signing up with a PT in a gym? Sign-up with the new kid on the block rather than someone who's been at the gym for years and years And an article in "The Week" magazine that gives hope for sufferers of morning sickness, could there be a cure around the corner?..or is this actually rather old and lazy journalism.. Link to studies that I cite https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6138473/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6461465/ https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1471-0528.17129 J ust a reminder that HPNB now only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3! None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid! This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Like N subcribe" by Work Brunch

Jul 9, 2023

Send us a text In this week's episode I welcome back the wonderful Kelly Smith! You will remember Kelly from the episode I did in August 2022 where we spoke about micro-habits and short meditations. Kelly is the host of the Meditation Mama podcast and the guided meditation podcast Mindful In Minutes . She’s also the founder of a virtual meditation school called Yoga For You . And now she's the author of a new book called Meditation for the Modern Family coming out in September! (But available for pre-order now) We are talking post-partum rage today. How common is it? What is post-partum rage? How to best deal with it when the overwhelm hits. How meditation helps prevent post-partum rage. And much, MUCH more. I love talking to Kelly, she really gets what she's talking about and this book didn't just fall out of the sky, she put a lot of thought and effort into it and I definitely recommend ordering your copy now . You can find Kelly online here Her website Instagram Facebook Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "The Enchanted Castle" by Adam Saban

Jul 2, 2023

Send us a text This week I am joined by the wonderful Alicia Patterson. Alicia is a pelvic floor specialist and somatic counselor. With over 14 years of training, she is one of those fascinating expert health-care providers who truly believes in a holistic approach when it comes to pelvic floor recovery and pelvic health. We discuss many things including; What is somatic healing? The nervous system and your pelvic health What is "trauma informed care" and why, oh why, is this not the norm? Why your pelvic floor needs more than just a poke and a prod during an examination. The issue with "rushing" a pelvic floor exam as soo often happens. Why a holistic, mind and body, approach is key when it comes to post-partum recovery. Pelvic floor recovery is more than just working the muscles. And soo much more. You can find Alicia online; Get your little freebie here Her website Facebook Just a reminder that HPNB now only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3! None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid! This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "End of it all" by Grace McCoy

Jun 25, 2023

Send us a text This week I am delighted to be joined by Sheila Carroll MD Dr. Sheila Carroll is a board-certified pediatrican and obesity medicine physician who is dedicated to helping children achieve their best health. She does this by working exclusively with parents who are willing to focus on modifying their own behaviors to ultimately improve their child's health. I absolutely LOVE her approach to helping kids get healthier because she focusses on what the parent can do for the child and the example the parent sets rather than blaming the child or making the child change their behaviours in the agressive way most medical providers do these day.. We talk about many things including why children's behaviour starts with the parents. How parents have to be the drivers of change that they want to see in their children. Your child does not need to see a doctor when you're concerned about their weight, YOU and your partner need to. Why modern society is geared towards unhealthy children. The importance of sleep, exercise and relaxation on health. Only by leading by example will you have a realistic chance of improving your child's health. How the traditional "just feed him less" approach does not work int he long run. And how the approach Dr Carroll uses is MUCH more friendly and supportive to the child than most medical professionals. And here's a lovely little freebie for listeners. Go to https://calendly.com/scarrollmd/coaching to schedule a free 30 min strategy session with Dr Carroll. On this call, she works with the parent to identify one problem they are facing in trying to help their child and together you'll work on solving it by gaining clarity next steps. You can also follow Dr Carroll online Facebook Instagram Just a reminder that HPNB now only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3! None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid! This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Feels like" by mandimore

Jun 18, 2023

Send us a text As my neighbour is a jackass who doesn't tell me when he's going to be hammering all weekend, I had to pull an episode "from the vault". It's an oldie but a goodie! This week I'm talking about stupid things people do to heal their diastasis recti. From bellybinders and Peloton bikes to doing Instagram workouts and asking your GP for surgery on the NHS. As my teachers always used to tell me "You're only wasting your own time" and time is that one resource we only have a limited supply of. The longer you mess about trying things that just don't work the more difficult you'll make it to recover when you finally try the things that do. In the News this week; Have you ever been told that losing weight is impossible in the long run? Well, this study tells us why people fail. It has nothing to do with it being impossible to keep weight off. It's all about people not being given the guidance they need once the weight is off and by people not paying attention to their diet anymore after a few years. (And by diet I don't mean weightloss, I mean what they eat) Just a reminder that HPNB now only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3! None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid! This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Ocean" by Emorie

Jun 11, 2023

Send us a text This week I talk about the importance of doing plank exercises if you're working on your postpartum recovery Too often do I hear "Planks are dangerous to do post-partum" or "avoid doing planks or you'll make your diastasis worse". This is complete nonsense. Planks are your friend post-partum but you kind of have to know what you're doing and why you're doing certain exercises at a certain time. So I discuss things like reverse planks, side planks and front loaded planks and how to do them safely and effectively. I also explain why you will NEVER recover post-partum if you don't do plank exercises, it just won't happen! And I talk about the difference between static and dynamic planks and why movement during a plank makes the plank significantly more effective. I also mention that now HPNB only has 5 billing cycles! So this means that you get 3 months FREE access, no obligation!, AND after 5 further months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3! None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid! This makes HPNB not just the most efficient post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "No Quitter" by Grace McCoy

May 28, 2023

Send us a text This week I have the pleasure to be joined by Dr Kristal Lau in a bumper, an epic, 2 HOUR LONG!!, interview talking about the benefits of "confinement practices", but with a twist, to aid your post-partum recovery. Regular listeners will have heard me talk about "zuo yue zi" or "Sitting the month" before as I strongly believe that some of the practices make complete sense from a mother's self-care perspective. The issue with any 2000 year + old practice however is, of course, that a lot of the habits are no longer necessary and some will actually hinder your recovery. This is where Dr Kristal Lau comes in. Dr. Kristal Lau, a Physician and Postpartum Wellness Consultant, is the author of ‘ Postpartum 30 ’. She believes in "Stronger Mothers, Stronger Families, Stronger Nations." Kristal brings over 10 years of combined experience and knowledge in clinical medicine, scientific research, and public health including her personal experiences as an Asian expat in the West, a mom of 2, and a U.S. military spouse. She delivers insights and actionable strategies for postpartum wellness, specialising in balancing traditions and cultural practices with modern postpartum care." Basically, Dr Lau has done a tonne of investigative work and research and taken out the things that are not beneficial, and updated the things that are, and put them together in "Postpartum 30", a book which took her the best part of 2 years to write. In this monster 2 hour interview we discuss almost everything post-partum related; What are the principles behind post-partum 30? The modern take on an ancient practice? Why getting support in the early post-partum stage is so important. We plan for patients leaving hospital, why don't we plan for mother's leaving hospital? The flaws in the health system when it comes to recognising women's health issues. Where can Traditional Chinese Medicine compliment Western Medicine and how can they be intergrated? Why do we not put the mother's needs higher when we know the impact it has when we don't. Can there be equality if we don't start by equality in health? The differences between the German, French and Dutch approaches to post-partum healthcare and the US/UK approach And why does the research into women's post-partum health suck?? And soo much more that I'll start running out of allowed characters to describe it. I have always said that someone who knows what they're talking about can talk about it for hours and Kristal is definitely in that camp. You're going to love this chat! You can find Kristal everywhere; Instagram Facebook And her website Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Never be the same" by Shells by the Sea

May 28, 2023

Send us a text After last weeks, admittedly terrible, episode I am back on track! This week I discuss whether it is better to use big weights or smaller weights if you're post-partum. There tends to be a lot of discussion around this and I'm not 100% sure why that is as the answer is fairly clear. I also, briefly, discuss the role of a personal trainer. As one of my new clients brought up what their old PT used to do and say and I think it could do with some clarification because a lot of PTs seem to have ideas well above their station. And, finally, "Can probiotics actually hurt your gut biome?" This is based on a marketing email I received this week from a respected nutrition course. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Times like these" by Andrew Galucki

May 21, 2023

Send us a text This week I talk about one of the questions that comes up regularly in the day-to-day life of any personal trainer and dietitian. "I am doing everything right, why am I not losing weight?". Fundamentally the answer is always "It's because you're not doing everything right", and this is what most personal trainers and dietitians will tell you, but that answer isn't enough. The following question should always be "Let's try to find out what the missing link is to your success" I go over the many reasons, and there can be many, you're just not getting the results you're looking for. I talk about; The importance of BMR and calculating that correctly. The problem with overreliance on exercise/training for weightloss. The problem with "calorie in and calorie out, it's that simple". "The time of the month" and the effects of menstruation on weight fluctuations. How sleep, stress, anxiety and depression all impact your weight. That breastfeeding does not equal weightloss. The overall effects of hormones, including post-pregnancy hormones, on weightloss. How "going out for a meal" can be a real bugger when you're trying to lose weight, and what the solution is...don't worry, it's not "just stay in". Why I recommend going to "fancy restaurants" to almost all my weightloss clients. And a bit more. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Hero" by Gee Smiff and INNXCENT

May 14, 2023

Send us a text In another "From the vault" episode I'm revisiting the interview I did with Danielle Sullivan about raising Neurodivergent children. She's a neurodiversity life coach, autism and disability advocate, autistic mother and host of the Neurodiverging podcast . We had a tremendous chat about various things to do with either being diagnosed as neurodivergent yourself or raising neurodivergent children. We covered "What to do if your child gets a neurodivergent (autism, ADHD etc) diagnosis?" What works and what doesn't work with neurodivergent kids. How every neurodivergent person is different. The benefits of having a neurodivergent diagnosis. And much, much more. As I say in the podcast, several times: I learnt more in this hour than I could have done spending hours searching online. You can find Danielle everywhere; Facebook Instagram YouTube In the news this week, I thought I would talk a bit about a study, from Stanford, that came out recently that showed that there is a difference between the brains of boys and girls with autism. Here is a link to the actual paper. The reason I thought the study was interesting is because it, once again, highlights that women and men are different in physiology and that therefore using the same diagnostics and treatment methods in medicine is flawed. The more we are aware of this the easier it is to improve the health, and experience, of women overall. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Something I can Dance to" by Alright Years.

May 7, 2023

Send us a text In this week's episode I go through the Why, Who, What, When, the Where and the How of post-partum exercise. Back to basics this week with me talking about the best way to plan your physical post-partum recovery. Can you prevent diastasis recti by doing the "right things" during your pregnancy? The quickest way for your body to recover post-partum. Should you do cardio and, if so, what kind do I recommend people do? Is HIIT a good idea post-partum? s it really as "unsafe" as people say it is? Diastasis recovery, how can you speed this up? What does effective post-partum training actually look like? Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "This is my Time" by IVY STATES

Apr 30, 2023

Send us a text In this week's episode I am joined by Personal trainer, gym owner, podcast host and all-round good guy Brad Williams. California based Brad specialises in working with men and women over 40 and we talk about the differences that he sees in how someone over 40 should eat and train compared to someone in their 20s. Some of the things we touch on are; Life is different for the over 40s but how does this impact exercise? Is it more difficult for someone over 40s to get the same results as someone in their 20s? Why the hormone levels of the over 40s must be taken into account when training/aiming for certain results. Should you eat differently past 40? What food go on his eat or don't eat list? Which foods should you always try to buy organic? What supplementation does Brad recommend for someone over 40? and much, much more. Check out Brad's amazing " Over 40 fitness hacks " podcast Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "I like that" by IVY STATES

Apr 23, 2023

Send us a text In this week's episode I answer some of the questions that have come up this week. I talk about above navel diastasis and how the approach to recovery is slightly different from below navel, or completely open, DR. It's remarkably straightforward but still important to note the difference. I'm also talking about whether you should wash your baby with soap every day or not. Hormone therapies, are they an important addition to your health regime and who can you trust to provide them? And, finally, a study about the importance of wearing a proper bra when exercising. Seriously, get one fitted if you can afford it! The actual research article can be found here Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos...but mainly to look at the covers of each podcast episode :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Revolution" by Scarlett Solo/INNXCENT

Apr 16, 2023

Send us a text I've been wanting to do an episode on this subject for a VERY long time so I am delighted to be talking sustainability with John Pabon. We are all interested in sustainability and the environment but, for many of us, the message around these subjects are confusing, complicated and overall just massively disheartening. "The world is doomed", "there is no point doing X" or "UNLESS YOU GO VEGAN YOU'RE EVIL!!" are the types of messages we hear all the time but, if you have children, you probably would like to know what you can PRACTICALLY do to help. John is a globally recognized expert in sustainability. With more than 2 decades of experience in the "saving the planet business", and a whole host of impressive organisations and companies on his CV, he is THE guy to talk to about something like this. He is also the author of “Sustainability for the Rest of Us: Your No-Bullshit, Five-Point Plan for Saving the Planet.” The book has been described as “…a foundational read for practical sustainability in the 21st century” and “…one of the best sustainability resources available to date.” His second book “ The Great Greenwashing, ” is out now for pre-sale. And, of course, check out his website https://www.johnpabon.com/ John and I discuss many things including; What, exactly, is sustainability? (Turns out I didn't know what it REALLY was either!" Is there any point to people doing anything if big corporations are a large part of the problem? Recycling, is it a waste of time? Are corporations actually as evil as we think they are? Why the "shouty environmentalist" is hurting the sustainability message. You don't need to do everything, just do something. Some practical things that any person, and small business, can do to really make a big difference. And much more. "In the news this week"; This paper about weightloss in old age. Does losing weight really lead to an early death? Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "I got that WOW" by Ivy States

Apr 9, 2023

Send us a text In this week's episode I answer some of the questions regarding supplementation that I've recieved over the past month or so. Are vitamins worth the money? Do women need to take different vitamins than men? Here is the pubmed bit I refer to What about other supplements, protein, quercetin, turmeric etc? Is a probiotic worth the money, what is a probiotic and how can you spot a "good one" from one that won't do anything at all? Is there a difference between the various kinds of probiotics and is one better than the other? And finally, Alkaline water and the alkaline diet. Is your body "being acidic" a problem? And, if the alkaline diet works..then why is that? Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos...but mainly to look at the covers of each podcast episode :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Not a care in the world" by Ryan Saranich

Apr 2, 2023

Send us a text In an episode "From the vault" we're answering your post-partum diet questions, with a very special guest; Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; Libby Mills (MS, RDN, LDN, FAND). She's giving you expert answers to the questions you sent in. Some of the questions you put to her are; Is the KETO diet safe to do when you're breastfeeding? Can you get enough fiber in your diet if you cut out brown bread/rice etc. if those foods make you bloat? How can I stop sugar cravings when I'm trying to cut out processed sugar during my pregnancy? Has my pregnancy, and previous dieting, made my "set-point" go up? And does the body even have a set-point? How do I eat enough (especially at snacks) without eating too many ultra processed foods, and without giving myself even more to do by preparing fresh food? Especially if I’m already crashing, I need things I can eat quickly and things I can carry with me if I’m out. What can I do so I am not hungry and tired all the time but also don’t spend too much time cooking/preparing snacks on the weekend? We also talk a lot about macros (carbs, protein and fats), what a good post-partum diet looks like and she has a lot of tips and easy to grab ideas The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, they have a tonne of great information out there so check them out if you're looking for more information. Their website https://www.eatrightpro.org/ Follow them on Facebook And on Instagram Libby also hosts her own show on https://wche1520.com/ called Libby's Luncheonette where she has conversations, eats and tips that focus on our local food system and how sustainable choices can positively affect our personal, community and ecological health and well-being. And, finally, here are some of the "Lazy and delicious" magazine recipes she mentioned! Don't tell me we don't give you a tonne of expert info on this podcast!! I also left the "In the news" from that week in; I do briefly encourage everyone who is pregnant and hasn't had the vaccine yet to please get it. All the studies show that getting vaccinated when you're pregnant is a good ide as it's completely safe whereas getting severely ill with COVID when you're pregnant really is not. Here are a couple of studies that should reassure you; https://www.news-medical.net/news/20211022/Study-finds-no-link-between-COVID-19-vaccinations-and-risk-of-early-miscarriages.aspx https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/932380 Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playin

Mar 26, 2023

Send us a text This week I answer some more of your questions and comment on some things that cropped up on my radar recently. First, Does KETO burn more fat? And, if it does, then why does it not matter that it does? Second, Just doing cardio isn't sufficient for healthy living and post-partum recovery. Third, How "Just doing something different" can help you get through a plateau but only if you know what you['re doing and why you're doing it. And, finally, why "All or nothing" usually means nothing . Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments or want me to interview a specific person Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Playing us out; "Afternoonz" by Missy Missy

Mar 19, 2023

Send us a text In a first I'm going "back to the vault" this week! I've had a lot of questions about going back to running post-partum and that made me decide to do the "unthinkable!" and let you guys enjoy the interview I did with Runpainfreenow.com's Jessica Marie Rose Leggio. This was one of the most enjoyable interviews I've done over the past 3 years and Jessica is the go-to person to answer most of the questions you've put to me recently so there is no point in my reinventing the wheel. Sit back, and enjoy! In addition to having qualifications and experience coming out the wazoo, she really cares about women's health and injury prevention and that passion comes through in everything she talks about. In one of the most enjoyable conversations I have had on the podcast, we spoke for about an hour about how to get back into running safely when you're post-partum. How long before you can start back up? What are the things you should be focusing on first. Why muscle activation is at the basis of every good post-partum/rehab program. Why the psoas muscle is soo ridiculously important, and yet too often ignored by coaches and trainers. Why foamrolling is the number one thing every runner should do post-partum (but make sure you do it properly!!!) And much, MUCH, more. Jessica's FREE webinar www.runpainfreenow.com/free-training Her new book; www.runpainfreenow.com/book Even I am getting myself a copy of this, and I HATE running!! This book is guaranteed to be worth it's weight in gold in terms of knowledge You can find the RunPainFree podcast here if you're an Apple user, and here if you're not. Below are some of the episodes and things we discussed that are well worth listening to. Hamstring dysfunction https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/runpainfree-podcast/id1337184561?i=1000443154484 Workouts hurt you as a runner https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/runpainfree-podcast/id1337184561?i=1000443154483 Psoas https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/runpainfree-podcast/id1337184561?i=1000466016685 Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments or want me to interview a specific person Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Playing us out; "Bird watching" by Delbony

Mar 12, 2023

Send us a text This week I'm answering some more of your questions and emails, Will using a bodypillow during pregnancy really lead to greater diastasis recti and hip problems? Why learning to breathe properly is the single most important thing you can do for your post-partum recovery. I'm also talking about "doming" again And finally, why Gisele Bündchen is NOT the person you want to compare your body to when you're post-partum (I can't believe I have to say this but someone asked if I could give them a tummy like Gisele "because she's had 4 kids and looks amazing!!") Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments or want me to interview a specific person Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Playing us out; "Sinking" (The stripped version) by Ramona Woolf

Mar 5, 2023

Send us a text This week I have the pleasure of talking to Rebecca Washuta. Rebecca is a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist and Health Coach specializing in weight loss and habit formation. She has been featured in a tonne of magazines and news segments and is a great person to talk to about how to take practical steps towards a healthier diet. We discuss many, many things including; What the Big 3 formula for creating healthy meals and snacks is. How if you are hungry within 2-3 hours after eating a meal that means your meal isn't put together properly. The importance of chosing good quality protein over shitty "extra protein" snacks (such as Pepperamis). The importance of fibre. Why meal plans suck. How almost all pre-packaged foods are horrifically low on fibre and therefor low on satiety. How to change eating habits successfully. My dislike of setting the wrong goals, and SMART goals. And much, much more. You can find Rebecca in all the places the cool people hang out. Her website Her Instagram "In the news this week"; This story from the BBC about issues in UK based abortion centers Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out; "Head Zap" by Tiger Gang

Feb 26, 2023

Send us a text This week I'm answering some more of your questions and emails, covering a rather wide variety of subjects. What are my top 3 tips for a successful, and fast, post-partum recovery? Why resistance training for your upperbody is key if you want to recover post-partum. (And why there is a lot of it in the HPNB program) The importance of "dynamic training" rather than the standard "up and down" type of training you see in most post-partum programs. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments or want me to interview a specific person Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Playing us out; "A letter from Paris" by Elise Solberg

Feb 19, 2023

Send us a text This week it's the 200th episode and I'm over the moon to be joined by Dr Kat Kaeni. Dr. Kaeni is a perinatal psychologist in California where she provides perinatal mental health and perinatal mood & anxiety disorder counseling to people who are trying to be pregnant, are pregnant, had a loss of pregnancy or are dealing with a difficult birth or postpartum adjustment. Her amazing podcast, Mom & Mind , has received over half a million downloads and is heard in 86 countries. Dr. Kat has been featured in Parents, The New York Times, Postpartum Support International, 89.3 KPCC, Happy with Baby, Motherly, Psych Alive, Health Line, What to Expect, Quartz, Plus Mommy and numerous mommy podcasts. In short, when it comes to perinatal mental health Dr Kaeni is the person you want to listen to. We discuss many, many things including; What a perinatal psychologist actually does. What is the process like when you see a perinatal psychologist. Why ante-natal mental health matters and why it keeps being overlooked. Why being prepared for any perinatal mental health issues is essential when trying for a baby. What are some of the things that mean you could be at a higher risk of post-partum mental health issues. The importance of sleep. Why a personalised approach to mental health matters. And much, much more. You can find Dr Kaeni in all the usual places; Her website Instagram Facebook page The manage post-partum stress online course I mention in the outro "In the news this week"; This bit of "research" done by Which magazine about caffeine levels in UK coffee shops. How this was reported by Which magazine is completely different from the way the BBC/ITV and other news outlets reported this. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out; " Uptown lovers " by Afternoonz, just a nice bit of jazz

Feb 12, 2023

Send us a text This week I'm delighted to be joined by Dr Heather Hausenblas Heather has a PhD in the science of health psychology. She is a health psychology expert, international award-winning scientist, public speaker, and best-selling author. Her research focuses on how our health habits effect our well-being. In particular, how our diet, exercise, sleep, and supplementation effects our overall health. And, to top this off, she's ranked in the top 1% of the most influential scientists in the world. Dr Hausenblas obtained her PhD from Western University in Canada. Was a faculty member and the Director of the Exercise Psychology Lab at the University of Florida, and has served as a Scientific Advisor for nutrition, supplement, and health companies. She currently is a Professor of Health Sciences at Jacksonville Universityand is also the CEO and Founder of Wellness Discovery Labs , a health behavior research company. AND, as if that wasn't impressive enough, so is the co-founder of Healthy Moves Journaling , a wellness company that focuses on small changes for big health improvements. In short, you're not going to find a more qualified person to talk to about making healthy changes and how to go about improving your health in a sustainable way. We discuss many things including; Why is making healthy lifestyle changes so difficult when you're pregnant or newly post-partum? Why exercise is important for your post-partum recovery and how is safe to do. Why keeping up exercise during pregnancy is key to being active post-partum. Women who's exercise levels drop during pregnancy hardly ever become active again post-partum, so how to prevent this. How you exercising is important for your health AND YOUR BABY'S! How can healthcare professionals motivate people to exercise more/eat healtier? Why your doctor should "prescribe exercise". The importance and benefits of journalling (and why you don't need an expensive gadget to track your health habits) And much, much, MUCH more. "In the news this week"; This study , which shows that male alcohol consumption has a significant impact on fertility. Obviously we have discussed this on previous podcasts before but it's always nice to point out the obvious. The PDF of the study is at the bottom of the link BTW, as a TLDR; the study refers to long-term alcohol use, not a couple of beers on the weekend :) Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out; "Don't ruin my high" by VAULTZ

Feb 5, 2023

Send us a text This week I'm delighted to be joined by Daniel Sih. Daniel is an award winning author and productivity expert and has written a tremendous book called "Raising Tech-Healthy Humans". It's a practical handbook to help parents reset their children's tech-habits and give them a great start to life. If you're concerned about your kid's social media/phone/tablet habits then this is the interview to listen to! We're talking about many things including; How to get an 8-year old off a tablet is a different process from teaching a 4-year old to use devices sensibly. The difference between "lean-back" and "lean-in" technology and why it really matters. How YouTube on the television is completely different from family movie night. Why family technology time is a positive whereas spending time on the phone maybe isn't. How to spot when your kid's tech-habits are becoming a problem. How the technology, and social media, is DESIGNED to keep your child online so you as a parent have to be aware of what you're really up against. YouTube is different when you're not signed in! The physical, and developmental, effects of certain tech on your child. The easiest ways to progress your child through the different forms of technology, and why you should slowly build up their exposure rather than just giving them access all in one go. And much, MUCH, more Daniel is a tremendous speaker and is very knowledgeable on this subject, if you're at all interested in what YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and everybody else online is doing to make sure your child is an avid consumer of their products, and how to make sure you teach your kids to use these tools properly, you will want to listen to this. Download a Tech-Parenting Resource Pack with free infographics, checklists, conversation guides, digital contracts, expert interviews and more. You can find Daniel's book here and connect on Facebook here "In the news this week"; a study that is closely related to what Daniel spoke about. From Psypost.org that shows the detrimental effect TikTok has on kid's body image. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out; "Since you let me go" by mommy issues

Jan 29, 2023

Send us a text This week I am delighted to be joined by Beth DuPriest PhD Vaginal health expert Dr. Beth DuPriest, is the Chief Science Officer at Vaginal Biome Science Dr. DuPriest is a former Professor of Biology and Division Dean and has been involved in research related to developmental origins of health and disease for over twenty years. Her PhD in Integrated Biomedical Sciences through the Dept. of Physiology & Pharmacology and post doctoral work through the Dept. of Pathology were completed at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). Her work has been focused on both women’s and maternal health. She has taught courses in microbiology, eukaryotic cell biology, genetics, biochemistry and pathophysiology among many others. She brings a broad background in women’s health and biological science and strong leadership and collaborative skills to advancing the work and discovery of vaginal microbiome science. Beth has spent over a decade researching and teaching about women’s vaginal and maternal health, now running clinical studies to test how improving the vaginal microbiome can improve a wide variety of vulvovaginal conditions We are talking everything to do with vaginal health. Why vaginal health matters much more than people think it does. Whether you should use special soap or not How taking care of your vaginal area improves your overall health, and the possible consequences of not taking care of it. The vaginal biome. UTI infections. How much of a shame it is that women's health is soo ridiculously underfunded and the massive impact that has on women's health overall. And much, MUCH, more This is one of the most enjoyable, and informative, chats I've had in a long time and it'd be a shame to miss it! You can find some products that Dr DuPriest recommends here Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out; "Medicine" by VAULTZ

Jan 22, 2023

Send us a text This week I take the time to respond to your questions. We've had some great podcast guests on this month and you've sent in a few emails on the back of it which I will answer. So what am I talking about; Is diastasis an adaptation and can we just ignore it until you feel there is an issue? Is muscle activation something that you should focus on at all? Why I use different language than Antony does. Should you REALLY never stretch or is that not really what Aaron said. Why is back-pain still soo poorly understood and often ignored. Can I get surgery for my diastasis and will that resolve my back pain? and much, much more. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out; "Self Worth" by GEMM

Jan 15, 2023

Send us a text This week I have the pleasure of being joined by David Jeter who is an awesome physical therapist. We're talking post-partum back-pain and the benefits of physical therapy and exercise generally. We discuss many, many things including; What is post-partum back pain and what causes it? Is surgery THE solution? Why is post-partum backpain soo often ignored by both the medical community and those suffering from it? Why are people not aware just how effective physical therapy is to deal with back-pain? How the PT community is doing a terrible job of promoting the benefits of exercise and is spending too much time selling cheap-tricks. And how you can help yourself if you're suffering from any sort of muscle related pain. In the news this week, this article from the American Association for Cancer Research which demonstrates nicely how certain myths don't die out. I hear the following phrase a lot in my daily life "A glass of red wine a day is good for you" and it's just not true, ALL types of alcohol raise the risk of certain cancers, which is something to be aware of. HOWEVER...That doesn't mean drinking gives you cancer..stuff like this isn't black and white. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out; "Rendezvous" by The American Indie

Jan 8, 2023

Send us a text This week I have the pleasure of being joined by Yogi Aaron! Aaron is the Co-Owner of Blue Osa Yoga Retreat & Spa in Costa Rica where he leads The Yogi Club Yoga Teacher Training Immersions year-round for students from all across the globe. He's also a podcast host and author. More importantly, he's a great podcast guest who explains his ideas very clearly and talks a lot of sense! You're going to LOVE this episode. Amongst the many things we're covering are; What the function of muscles actually is and why stretching goes against it. Why stretching is killing your gains and potentially causing your injuries. Why stretching, and most warm-ups, before training simply does NOT make sense. Why we should ban saying "Listen to your body". And much, MUCH more. Get your copy of Yogi Aaron's book, "Stop Stretching! A New Yogic Approach To Master Your Body and Live Pain-Free." Visit Aaron's excellent YouTube channel Follow him on Instagram or Facebook Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out; "Let Love" by Emorie

Jan 1, 2023

Send us a text This week I have the pleasure of being joined by Antony "The Physio Detective" Lo. You'll have heard me mention Antony before, he is one of my favourite people in the post-partum fitness space, he clearly gives things a lot of thought and knows how to communicate his ideas extremely well Obviously he's also remarkably well qualified. Antony is a physiotherapist from Australia that works at the junction of Musculoskeletal, Sports, and Pelvic Health treatment, rehabilitation, and performance enhancement. Antony is also the founder of My PT Education, an educational platform dedicated to helping health and fitness professionals to “Do Something Different”. He has been studying and working in Physiotherapy since 1993. During this time, he has earned his degree in Physiotherapy, a Masters in Physiotherapy, and took part in the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Specialisation training program – the highest form of training a physiotherapist can take in Australia. So we talk many things including; The "be afraid, be very afraid!!" nonsense with regards to diastasis recti needs to stop. Soft doming Vs hard doming. Why thinking about the muscle during exercise is the wrong way to approach an exercise. Why diastasis is not an injury but an adaptation, and why that matters. That diastasis recti is not a problem unless the person who has it says it is. Whether diastasis leads to other issues such as lower back pain or if there's a link between diastasis and pelvic floor problems. Could diastasis during pregnancy actually be preventing prolapse? IOW, is diastasis actually a good thing, rather than something to be concerned about Why not everything people associate with diastasis is actually caused by diastasis. Why a lot of terms used in post-partum recovery programs, such as "diaphragmatic breathing" actually don't mean that much but just sound important. . And one of the BIGGEST fallacies in physio treatment/personal training etc. "If something is better after you've come to see me..that's because I'm a genius! And if it didn't work, it's because YOU did something wrong" And much more. If you're a fitness professional working with post-partum women, or even if you're not, this is a must listen! You can find Antony in all the usual places but remember that he's also coming to the UK at the end of January! You can find all the dates, and book the course, here You can also find all other courses he does here Check out his website , Instagram and Linkedin Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out; "It's you" by Jessie Villa

Dec 18, 2022

Send us a text On this week's episode I am joined by Laura Reardon Laura Reardon is a certified Child Behavior Specialist, she is trained as an Emotion Coach, Childhood Anxiety Coach, and Parent Coach, and she’s the founder of Laura Reardon Coaching. Laura helps parents who feel frustrated, worried, and unsure how to respond when their kid reacts to their big emotions like anger and anxiety and their big behaviors like lashing out and shutting down. We talk about a wide-range of things. What is Emotional Intelligence? Can it be taught? Why do children respond differently to big events happening in their life than adults do? Why is it completely normal for kids to "over-react"? How can you help your kids process the big emotions better? Why it makes sense to treat every child differently and take a personalised approach to raising kids. You can find Laura in all the usual places. Her lovely website where you can find a tonne more information. Facebook Instagram Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out; "garden song" by Shimmer

Dec 11, 2022

Send us a text On this week's episode I am joined by Elizabeth Andreyevskiy Elizabeth is a stress coach for moms. She is the host of Emotionally Healthy Legacy podcast and a mom of 4. Elizabeth is super passionate about mental health and emotional wellness in motherhood. She helps overwhelmed moms reduce the mental stress so they can respond with patience and calm towards their kids. She teaches proactive ways to be less stressed, prioritizing moms needs without guilt and ways to regulate emotions when feeling triggered. We talk many things to do with stress and stressful situations. The importance of setting boundaries. Why it doesn't always pay to be a people pleaser How "If you want the energy in your home to shift, it starts with you", how to create a calmer home by changing how you deal with stressful situations. And much, much more. You can download LOADS of Freebies that Elizabeth so kindly made available here. You can find Elizabeth in all the usual places; Instagram Her website Email her hello@emotionallyhealthylegacy.com Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out; "A brand new life" by Matteo Galesi

Dec 4, 2022

Send us a text On this week's episode I have the pleasure of talking to Dr. Gina Simmons Schneider. Gina is the author of Frazzlebrain: Break Free from Anxiety, Anger, and Stress Using Advanced Discoveries in Neuropsychology (Central Recovery Press, March 2022). She is a licensed psychotherapist, executive coach, and corporate trainer. She serves as codirector of Schneider Counseling and Corporate Solutions. Dr. Schneider is a coping skills expert with more than 25 years of experience helping people regulate difficult emotions and conflicts. Dr. Schneider is certified in Neuroscience for Clinicians through PESI and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing through National Trauma Services. In short, she is a remarkably qualified person when it comes to dealing with stressful situations and emotions. We have a tremendous conversation about how we can all deal with stressful situations better and more productively, making sure we don't stay in that stressed state for too long and realising that we might not control the situation but, with a bit of help, we can control our response and make our life easier for ourselves. We are talking the power of the mind when it comes to stress but even when it comes to things like weightloss and athletic performance and post-partum recovery. I would highly recommend reading Frazzlebrain, it's a great read, and Dr Gina has a gift for explaining these concepts in a clear and engaging way. You can find her in all the usual spaces; Her website Facebook Instagram Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out; "Only me and only you" by Dreamlamp

Nov 27, 2022

Send us a text On this week's episode I answer a question about "doming" of the stomach during exercise. Should you " STOP IMMEDIATELY!" , as so many physios tell you to? Or could there maybe be more than 1 type of doming/reason for doming and can you "push through"? Is it really as black and white as some "post-natal professionals" tell you it is? Also this week, from the tremendous source of news that is the Daily Mail (yucky); A study that shows Intermittent Fasting comes with a 30%(!!!) increased chance of death?? Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out; "Rubber Band" by VAULTZ

Nov 20, 2022

Send us a text On this week's episode I talk about 3 studies that came out recently; "Intermittent Fasting decreases the chances of Alzheimers" . I get on this before Michael Mossley decides to quote it in his next Daily Mail article. "Keto diet increases pancreatic cancer survival" One for all the "keto-fans" out there. and "High salt intake increases stress-response" . We all know too much salt is bad for us but could it really make you more stressed? But I begin by talking "magic bullets"! Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out; "lifeline" by Shells by the sea

Nov 13, 2022

Send us a text On this week's episode I answer the, seemingly age-old, question; Should you stretch post-partum or should you strengthen? And is it good news if your muscle hurt after exercise or does it mean you're not very fit? And, a slight rant about the "best personal trainer in THE WORLD (or just your town)" nonsense that is always popular on websites and in the press. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out; "A holiday with me" by Hollie Hammel

Nov 6, 2022

Send us a text On this week's episode I explain the main reason why you're not getting the results you're hoping for from your fitness routine or diet. Over the years I've had many conversations with clients about this. Whether it's a middle-aged executive wanting to lose weight, a recently post-partum woman wanting to fix her back-pain and diastasis recti or a tennis player wanting to improve her rotational balance, the main reason for them not getting the results they are after, in the time-frame they want to achieve them in, is the same. The importance of managing your expectations and being honest about the sacrifices you're willing to make. Get the above right and you will get the results you want. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out; "heartbreak Sunday" by élise

Oct 30, 2022

Send us a text On this week's, admittedly rather dry, episode I talk about an email someone sent me with a link to this study . The conclusion of the study "A weekly, postpartum, supervised exercise program, including strength training of the pelvic floor and abdominal muscles, in addition to daily home training of the pelvic floor muscles, did not reduce the prevalence of diastasis." The conclusion the person who sent me the study drew from this was that exercise does not work to heal diastasis recti. Now though that might seem a similar conclusion to what the study came to, I'll explain why it really isn't. I also touch on what kind of study it is and why I'm not particularly keen on studies of this kind (the term waste of time and money springs to mind ;). Having said that, the study is sound, it's just "the wrong kind of study" (in my opinion)..but it's important that people who read a study such as this understand what they are actually looking at. Here is another study that I mentioned in this episode that has a similar issue. I also briefly touch on another email that I recieved asking about the effects of Relaxin on post-partum recovery, especially diastasis recti, and why I don't agree with people who say that it plays such a big part that you can't recover from diastasis recti until a few months after the Relaxin has left your body. And here is another study that I mentioned about the Linea Alba and what "the gap" usually is All in all the subject matter might be a bit dry but I promise you it's a good one to listen to, especially if you're a fitness professional, physio or just hang out on "mommy-forums" a lot, because this will hopefully clear a lot up :) Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out; "One Call" by Nom Fabrique

Oct 23, 2022

Send us a text On this week's episode I talk about what I believe is one of the biggest problems in your post-natal recovery; Fear. And especially "The fear of making things worse". By far most of the emails I get refer to this in one way or another. "What if I make my diastasis worse?" "I am told I can't do X exercise because my stomach will rip open" "The physio told me not to lift anything, including my toddler" The fitness industry, especially the post-partum fitness industry, is selling you this idea that you have to be scared or disgusted all the time. "BE CAREFUL OR YOU'LL NEVER RECOVER!" "DON'T CARRY YOUR BABY ON YOUR HIPS OR YOU'LL MAKE YOUR DIASTASIS WORSE!" "DIASTASIS IS A LIFELONG CONDITION .....so keep giving me your money". "I know you don't like your post-partum belly but you gave birth and that's a beautiful thing" is a wonderful "negging" thing to do that makes you think you should feel unhappy with the way you look and it's something a lot of post-partum exercise providers like to use. Though there are of course certain things you have to be aware of when trying to heal your diastasis/pelvic floor or any other post-partum issues that is not the same as being scared or digusted. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out; "Crazy" by EILOH

Oct 16, 2022

Send us a text On this week's episode Can you do Yoga and pilates when doing the HPNB program/when you have diastasis? Probiotics, why I take them and why you probably should as well. Can dieting lead to it becoming impossible for you to lose weight? Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out; "Low lit blues" by Renderings

Oct 9, 2022

Send us a text On this week's episode "The depth of the gap is more important than the width!" is a common phrase you hear these days from "diastasis recti professionals" but is it actually true? Can diastasis recti cause digestive issues ? One "diastasis specialist" claims it could "because muscles aren't working properly and you need muscles to move food through the digestive tract" . Let's talk about this a bit because a LOT of women have digestive issues post-partum and, obviously, a lot have diastasis as well. But are they linked?? The importance of picking your goal and focusing ONLY on that. I talk about a client with a shoulder injury whom I started working with this week. "In the news this week" ; This from the Daily Mail (one of the go-to websites for people about health related news, which is a bit of a shame to be honest). A soup and shake diet to beat Type 2 Diabetes. A good idea? And, does it work because the diet is magic or is there something else going on? Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out; "with somebody else" by EILOH

Oct 2, 2022

Send us a text On this week's episode I talk about the corporate day that I attended which was a bit of an eye-opener with regards to some things. But first; A lovely statement I heard from a wellness/healthcare provider when asked why they charge soo much and their "pay in installment" option is soo much more expensive since that means women with less money can't afford their rehab package; "Poor people won't do the exercises anyways".... and their explanation was actually worse than that sounds! I talk ergonomic chairs and keyboards Vs exercise. Why your insurance company would be better off including post-partum rehab exercise in their offering, and why they don't. Then I talk about an email which I received which asked which shakes I recommended for post-partum women, and generic weightloss advice for PP women. And finally; should you plan your exercise around your period? Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out; "What my heart is looking for" by Bonner Black

Sep 25, 2022

Send us a text On this week's episode I repond to more questions that came in on the back of last week's episode. I mentioned diet and how to do it. I go into a bit of depth about how my approach to weightloss is different depending on the clients and their starting point. Personalising your approach to diet is the key to success, whether you want to lose weight or get healthier. I also talk a bit about the many variations of diastasis recti and why no two cases are generally the same. Are F45 classes safe to do post-partum? I had to figure out what F45 was first tbh. And "Is belly dancing a good way to train your core"? I briefly mention the MASIC foundation , who do amazing work for women who have suffered from severe perineal injuries during birth, (OASI (Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury)) . And "In the news this week" a study I wanted to mention last week about the rise in early onset cancers in people. (Cancer in the under 50s). A fascinating look into the rise in cancer numbers but not just because of the increase in numbers but the link between the foods we eat and the increase in cancer risk the study claims there is. Not the happiest of subjects, I'll grant you, but an important thing to understand so I'll have a look and see if the study is one to take seriously, or if it's "one of those studies". Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out; Brooklyn Brunch by Afternoonz.

Sep 18, 2022

Send us a text On this week's episode I answer some of your questions. Can you cycle with diastasis recti? Is diastasis recti really permanent? Answer, as you are likely to know; it is not! And if an expert tells you this then they are lying to you. So let's talk about lying experts a bit as well. Will your stomach "rip open" if you exercise with diastasis recti? High Intensity Interval Training with diastasis recti, is it safe? Decaffeinated coffee yay or nay? And what weightloss is sustainable and how to go about being successful? And why, OH MY GOD WHY??, would someone advocate trying to be in a calorie deficit at all times? I'm also talking about healthypostnatalbody.com videos soon being available in many languages; Hindi, Spanish and Dutch are some of the languages I am working on. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out; "Someone that's like you" by Hollie Hammell

Sep 11, 2022

Send us a text Have you ever questioned whether your day to day actions align with your values? Do you give to charity but wonder if there's more you can do to have a positive impact in the world? Not by giving money but by making those small changes in your life that will have an overwhelmingly positive impact, much more so than donating some money here and there, Are you keen to teach your children just how they can make the world a genuinely better place? Well then you are in luck! This week I have the absolute pleasure of talking to Sharon Schneider. And I don't mind telling you this is one of the most powerful talks I've had over the past few years. Sharon is an entrepreneur, a philanthropy expert, an impact investor, and a strategist who advises socially conscious founders and family offices. She has overseen more than $1.5 billion in philanthropic capital deployed through grants, impact investments, advocacy efforts, and business operations from some of the world’s most prominent families, including members of the Giving Pledge, the Forbes 400 wealthiest individuals, top-ten US private foundations, and others. In other words, Sharon is the person to speak to about this sort of thing. Her insight is phenomenal and the ideas she brings to the table will, no doubt, have you inspired to make some small changes that will have a HUGE impact in the world around you. Sharon's book " Handbook for an integrated life " is available now You can find Sharon on Twitter , where all the cool kids hang out. And LinkedIn In the news this week; This interesting study from the Max Planck Institute in Germany that found that a 1 hour walk in nature has a causal effect when it comes to destressing the brain. Playing us out; "When love comes my way" by The Dandelions

Sep 4, 2022

Send us a text In this week's episode I have the pleasure of talking to Brenden Kumarasamy about an essential skill that most children, and adults, are not actually taught in school! Public speaking and effective communication is essential for anyone who wants to get anything done in life and yet it is a skill not taught in schools or indeed at home. You might know Brenden from the Mastertalk YouTube channel. He has coached CEOs at the highest level and is one of THE go-to people to talk to about this sort of thing. Brenden very kindly took an hour out of his day to talk to me about this. We discussed what exactly the education system is getting wrong when it comes to this? Why presentations in schools don't make your child a better speaker. How to become a better speaking and effective communicator. How parents can support their children in this. How to communicate boundaries to your children. And how to become a better communicator yourself and advance your career. If you, like I, want to become a better communicator or improve your child's communication and public speaking skill I highly recommend you check out Brenden's website here where you will find a free course In the news this week; This embarrasing article by Yvonne Roberts in the Guardian. I talk about my issue with "feminists" who spend their entire time talking down to other women. Apologies, I do say "shit" a lot in this segment as it REALLY gets my goat when "newspapers" publish pieces that do nothing but denigrate women. Don't get me wrong, we all expect the Daily Mail to do it but for The Observer to publish articles like this is disgraceful. Playing us out; "Walking in Manhattan" by Fabio Poian..just a little jazz ditty

Aug 28, 2022

Send us a text In this week's episode I am delighted to talk with Kelly Smith. Kelly is the host of the Meditation Mama podcast and the guided meditation podcast Mindful In Minutes . She’s also the founder of a virtual meditation school called Yoga For You . And she has the best voice in the business! We are talking about micro-habits. Small changes you can make to your daily routine that will have an immediate impact on your health. She also explains that you don't need to take hour-long Yoga and meditation classes to feel better, the science says 10 minutes is enough. We also touch on how yoga is more than a class you take for exercise and aesthetic reasons. And much, much more. Listening to Kelly is a treat and I'm sure you'll want to jump onto her podcasts about 2 minutes into this interview but if you could hang around til then end that would be appreciated :) Her website Instagram Facebook Definitely check out her Spotify playlist which has 6 hours of full yoga nidra practices from her podcast In the news this week; this interesting study that gives an insight into why parents from a poorer background might be more tempted to give their kid's poorer quality food/fast food/treats etc. This is a fascinating take as it shows that the parents give their kid's junkfood/treats to compensate for healthier "rewards" that they are not able to afford. IOW, parents might not be able to take their kids hiking, or join a sports club, due to the cost involved but a compensation for missing out on those healthy activities could be a burger or something. I'll delve into the study a bit as it really is something easily missed. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out this week; "Magic" by EILOH

Aug 21, 2022

Send us a text In this week's episode I have the pleasure of talking with personal trainer, author, podcast host and all-round-good-guy-and-happy-chappy Brian Keane. You might, or should I say "should", know Brian from the Brian Keane podcast ( which is one of THE top nutrition podcasts in the UK) and his social media presence. He is one of my favourite people in the health and fitness world at the moment as he never tries to sell you a shortcut, is always truthful and is very generous with his knowledge and expertise. We are talking "the PERFECT diet". How do you go about finding the perfect diet? What is the most important thing when it comes to diet? Why the diet your friend recommended does not work for you. Should the health and fitness industry stop dealing in black and white? Are cookbooks/recipe books beneficial? And much more. Anyone who is familiar with Brian's work will know he is one of THE guys to talk to about this sort of thing and I have no doubt at all that you'll be inpired and get a tonne of useful information from this episode. Brian can be found in all corners of the internet, he is everywhere! His website Make sure to catch The Brian Keane podcast Instagram Facebook You can find his books on Amazon , and I'm sure other places as well. In the news this week; This " good news for millions of women " article from WBUR about vaginal fluid transplants. Yes the science is new but it does hold a lot of potential. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out this week; "Feel better now" by élise (This has some sweary words)

Aug 14, 2022

Send us a text In this week's episode I am talking to the dual Dr couple May and Tim Hindmarsh about everything American Healthcare. They are both extremely experienced healthcare professionals and bring an excellent insight into the inner workings of a very complex system. They also both, very kindly, gave an hour and a half of their time to talk about many things including; The enormous profit disparity between a preventative approach and medical treatment. The rising cost of healthcare. The benefits of the US system compared to other systems, (Yes there are some), and the downsides. The big problems patients and medical staff come across. Time spent on paperwork is time away from patientcare. And much, MUCH more May and Tim are great fun to talk and listen to, open and engaging, and their experience as long-time healthcare professionals will no doubt be enlightening to anyone interested in what people on the front-line are going through. You can find May and Tim in all the corners of the internet. Their website Check out the "BSfreeMD" podcast. Instagram And Facebook No in the news this week as we have a lovely hour and a half program so that will be back next week. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out this week; "Every time you say goodbye" by The Dandelions

Aug 7, 2022

Send us a text In this week's episode we are talking Pelvic Floor with the amazing MaryEllen Reider. MaryEllen is the co-director of Yarlap, the wellness device to treat urinary incontinence and improve sexual performance and experience through muscle control. MaryEllen spends a lot of time researching and finding out what’s new in the pelvic floor world and the social media realm. She strives to empower women through their pelvic floor muscles. She enjoys getting to know her customers through social media and speaking events, and inspiring people about why the Kegel exercises and Yarlap are so important. MaryEllen and her dad have emerged as a leading voice in the pelvic floor and sex tech wellness space and she's a delight to talk to so definitely check this episode out. As I say in the outro, I reckon the Yarlap could be a gamechanger for the pelvic floor. We are talking about many things including; What is the pelvic floor and why is it so important? Why, oh why, are pelvic floor exercises so difficult to do for most women? You can find MaryEllen, and Yarlap in all the usual places. Her website Instagram And Facebook In the news this week; LOADS of HPNB related news Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out this week; "COOL!" by James Cole

Jul 31, 2022

Send us a text In this week's, nice and brief, episode I answer the question whether you can heal diastasis recti whilst you're breastfeeding. For some reason some healthcare professionals don't understand how breastfeeding impacts the body, but it DEFINITELY doesn't make your muscles stop working like muscles!! Also, again, diastasis recti is not "for life and you will always have to maintain it". And finally; "21 day challenges to heal diastasis recti"? Oh, just please don't! Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out this week; "Side step" by Cast of Characters..because, why not something jazzy?

Jul 24, 2022

Send us a text In this week's episode I am talking Baby Massage with Helen Thompson. Helen Thompson has her NNEB (UK) Nursery Nursing qualification and has worked with babies and children over many years. She also has qualifications in Infant Massage and Tummy Time and has experience in areas including Educational Kinesiology and Brain Gym. She supports first time mums through her wonderful podcast, First Time Mum's Chat , which comes out every Wednesday at 22.00 GMT, and is passionate about helping parents through their journey as new parents. We are talking about the many benefits of baby-massage; From helping you bond with your child to helping you, and your little one, relax. We also touch on whether using essential oils and diffusers is a good idea and many, many other things. Go to https://www.mybabymassage.net/healthypostnatal to find out more about baby massage and access Helen's FREE video introduction Her website Instagram And Facebook In the news this week; This little thing that the UK government snuck out in amongst all the "who will be the next PM" chaos. Just in case you thought the restrictions on abortion could only happen in other countries, the UK government has now decided it doesn't need to be placed in the Human Right's statement either. This is all part of a rather worrying trend where politicians, of all parties and all sexes, are happy to slowly strip women's independence away from them. From Republicans in the US voting against contraceptives to the elected officials in Scotland, at a national and local level, deciding to go back to the puritan approach of the 1950s and banning women working in strip clubs. This stuff is something to get active about and write to your representative. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out this week; "Can you feel it" by EILOH

Jul 17, 2022

Send us a text In this week's episode I talk about running as post-partum exercise and why it's not the best idea in the world. Here's the previous episode I refer to when talking about the interview I did with Jessica Marie Rose Leggio I also talk about my pet peeve with the NHS website and diastasis recti . In short, they are full of s**t when they say that " The separation between your stomach muscles will usually go back to normal by the time your baby is 8 weeks old. " Their overall exercise advice is also pretty terrible and the "stomach exercise" they refer to is just the core-breath..but slightly worse and terribly explained Overall the NHS website is terrible, much like the NHS itself, when it comes to giving post-partum women advice. No "in the news this week" so it's a nice short one. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out this week; "Through it all" by the Dandelions

Jul 10, 2022

Send us a text In this week's, nice and brief, episode I talk about some of the basics of post-partum exercise such as "how diastasis recti can cause knee-pain." I also touch on the idea that diastasis recti can not be healed, or is more difficult to heal, when you're still breastfeeding "because of Relaxin". The role of Relaxin on post-partum recovery has not been established AT ALL but this "wisdom" is now doing the rounds on all the support forums. I also highlight a very important thing that last week's guest (Court Garfoot) pointed out. Kefir, and other pro-biotics, do very little when your overall diet is horrible. So I spend some time talking about that. In the news this week; I talk about an interesting study about "the carcinogenic effects of heating plastic bowls" as it highlights the importance of actually reading the study rather than the headlines. Don't worry, using a plastic bowl won't kill you unless you eat it Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out this week; "Early Bird" by Brian Brown

Jul 3, 2022

Send us a text In this weeks episode I am joined by Court Garfoot and we're talking everything PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) Court is a nutritionist and specialises in hormone imbalances including PCOS and Endometriosis. She is also very eloquent and knowledgable so she is just the ticket when you want to talk to someone about this sort of thing. We went over loads including some of the most important questions; What is PCOS and what it is not? The 4 different kinds of PCOS???? What REALLY causes PCOS? Why does the NHS advice to PCOS say there is no cure? How can you manage PCOS? What are your starting points to sorting your PCOS? How long does it take for lifestyle changes to take effect? and much, MUCH, more. You can find Court by going to her website On Instagram here and here On Facebook here And LinkedIn In the news this week; No "In the news" but I do briefly touch on Tatjana Maria reaching the Quarter Finals of Wimbledon today. It just shows you that, with the right team around you, and some hard work and dedication there is no reason why you can't be in better shape post-partum than you were pre-natal! Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out this week; "ever" by Mickey Geiger

Jun 26, 2022

Send us a text In this weeks episode I have the pleasure of talking to post-partum anxiety expert Allison Lieberman. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, postpartum anxiety expert, mom of 2, and 2x postpartum anxiety survivor. She is the co-founder of Rooted in Harmony Counseling , a California-based group therapy practice dedicated to helping moms with anxiety, relationships, and parenting. She is the host of The New Mama Mentor ® Podcast and creator of The New Mama Mentor® Signature Program In other words, she is THE person to talk to about post-partum anxiety. We are talking everything to do with post-partum anxiety; Why is it often misdiagnosed, or missed? Why does the wider public, including healthcare professionals, not realise this is a thing? (As an aside, I REALLY struggled to even find a "post-partum anxiety" image to go with the podcast..."post-partum depression" however was not at all a problem) How can you diagnose it yourself, what does it look like? What can you do about it? And much more. You can find Allison in all the usual places; Her website Her fantastic podcast Instagram And Facebook In the news this week;Of course I touch on the crazy decision by the US Supreme Court but mainly so I get to link to this wonderful pro-choice resource someone created that has A TONNE of links in it that will help. The information is constantly updated so this is a must have. I also go over t his article from the Telegraph which, basically, seems to be written by Matt Roberts who is their go-to PT. The fundamental flaw of the article is what I will discuss because you REALLY should not take articles like this seriously at all and you definitely should not base your fitness regime on nonsense such as this. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out this week; "Butterflies" by VAULTZ

Jun 19, 2022

Send us a text In this weeks episode I have the pleasure of talking to Susannah Juteau Susannah Juteau, MSc, CLT, RD, is a registered dietitian who specializes in headache and migraine nutrition for women. She has a bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience and a Master’s in Nutrition and Dietetics from McGill so she definitely is the person to listen to! We are talking about many things; The difference between headaches and migraines. How a migraine is MUCH more than How common post-partum migraines really are (MUCH more common than you might think) Why "15 minutes sitting in the dark" really isn't the solution. The impact of diet on migraines. What to eat to help prevent migraines. And much, MUCH more. Check out Susannah's very handy 5-minute quiz to help you find YOUR Migraine Root Cause - and what you can do about it! https://bit.ly/MigraineRootCause You can also find her on Her website Instagram Facebook In the news this week; Does the time of day you exercise at really impact the results you get? And is that different for men and women? This BBC article , based on this study , claims it does. But just how seriously should you take this study when determining your training times? Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out this week; "Sinking" by Ramona Woolf

Jun 12, 2022

Send us a text In this weeks episode I am talking about the importance of getting the basics right. I had an email where someone asked how to tighten up the bit below her bellybutton and when I mentioned exercises that could help (such as the TVA leg raises that are part of the HPNB program) she said "Yes, I can easily do them and they don't help". This reminded me of the importance of getting the basics right. In this case, it means exerting enough pressure on the legs to make sure the TVA kicks in properly. If we ignore the basics everything else falls apart, so let's go over the basics of post-partum recovery. Read the label this week; The sneaky way my choice of bread was making me gain weight! Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out this week; "Another Lover" by élise

Jun 5, 2022

Send us a text In this weeks episode I had the pleasure of talking to Anna Maria DiDio Anna Maria DiDio, MSW is an adoptive mother and was inspired to write her memoir, Love at the Border, An Adoption Adventure after her own family journey to Mexico. Now her L.I.F.E.* ( *Love Inspires Families Everywhere ) Adventures children’s books feature stories about adoption, foster care, stepchildren, and all blended families from the point of view of the child. Anna Maria hopes that her books encourage open and honest exploration of what children are thinking and feeling within their own unique families. Anna Maria holds a BA in Psychology from Villanova University and an MSW in Family Specialization from the University of Pennsylvania. For over twenty years, Anna Maria DiDio has devoted her time and talents to many non-profit organizations focusing on women, girls, and families globally. She is currently President of Women International Leaders (WIL) of Greater Philadelphia, which provides micro loans and empowerment grants to women in under-resourced countries. Anna Maria is at her most creative when she is traveling and experiencing new people, places, and things to eat and then writing about it! She can be found at home in Philadelphia walking everywhere, swimming laps, reading biographies, or baking chocolate chip cookies. Anna Maria's books can be found on Amazon, travel writing and other essays on The Bean's Talk – her Medium publication. More information can be found on her website AMDiDio.com. Her book can be found on the Amazon website You can connect with Anna Maria in all the usual places; Her website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn In the news this week This article from the Guardian website which tells us something almost every woman already knows and that is that women's gynaecological issues tend to be put on the backburner by our National Health System or seen as "not serious enough" to warrant treatment or even "benign". I also highlight this accompanying article which shows that, unremarkably, post-partum health is still completely ignored even when people in the health sector make up a list of "top 4 ways". Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out this week; "Change for Me" by EILOH

May 29, 2022

Send us a text This week I talk about exercise during pregnancy and answer 4 questions I get asked a lot ; What can you do? What can you not do? What should you do? And, what should you NOT do? I also go into metabolism and weightmanagement/weightloss. A lot of people keep making the fundamental mistake that they don't understand just how big of a difference a small change in metabolism really makes. I will show you how for a lot of people an extra 100 calories, burned or consumed, actually means the difference between being obese or being at their target weight. In the news this week I talk about period trackers for athletic performance. So Jessica Ennis-Hill has added a period tracker to her app and she thinks you should to. Is she right? Should you use a period tracker to schedule your training or is there a better, and much simpler, way? Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out this week; "What's the big deal" by Ryan Saranich

May 22, 2022

Send us a text This week I had the absolute pleasure of talking to Ryan Rae Harbuck. She's the author of " When I grow up, I want TO BE A CHAIR ", mother of 2, swim coach and a paraplegic. She talks to me about her experience of being pregnant, giving birth and early post-partum stages whilst being a paraplegic. It's an astonishing insight in a world which, most able-bodied, people would never even be able consider. From being told that she would not be able to feel contractions, to weekly "are we almost there yet" check ups that turned out maybe not to be quite regular enough and a traumatic post-partum experience after the birth of her first son, to the birth of her second. She shares some tips to make life a bit easier for other mums who are in a wheelchair and is overall a phenomenal story teller. This is the FREEWHEEL extension she mentions in the interview. I am sure other suppliers are available. You can find Ryan every where. Her website Instagram and Facebook You can find her book at all major retailers, including Amazon, by going to this page and selecting your favourite retailer. In the news this week I talk about an experience one of my clients had with NMN. I have addressed NMN supplementation before and my client's experience highlights the issue I raised before about dosage . Here is a little article where you can find some more information on rising estrogen levels. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out this week; All over you by VAULTZ

May 15, 2022

Send us a text This week I start talking about The UK government's, rather shameful, decision to delay the ban on multi-buy deals of shitty food (and related advertising). And this leads me to the subject of personal responsibility for your own health; YOUR choices are the things that affect YOUR health the most. I quote from Dr Morgan Levine, a scientist at Yale, in the above bit. You can read a Guardian interview with her here And, of course, as a parent; your choices also have abig impact on your child's happiness and well-being. So what simple things can you do to make sure you are doing the best you can any given day and help your child be as healthy as they can be. In the news this week; I also talk about a study I came across that shows that taking Ibuprofen, and other anti-inflammatory drugs, may INCREASE the chances of chronic pain. So be careful with that stuff!! The same does NOT go for paracetamol, aspirin etc. so you seem to be better off taking that. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out this week; So Tell Me by EILOH

May 8, 2022

Send us a text This week I answer 3 diastasis recti related questions; Is Hula Hooping really good for healing diastasis recti? I answer the question and talk you through how to make sure you can do your hula hoop class safely when you have diastasis recti/or at least a gap. Is it normal to have lower back ache the day after doing some diastasis exercises? It is not uncommon but it's also not quite right as it shows you you're pushing too hard, to the point that your exercise becomes counter productive. After not healing my diastasis recti properly after my last pregnancy, I now find myself pregnant again. Will my abs be completely ruined?? In short, NO, not if you do the right things now. For the longer answer about why it is essential for you to start now, you'll have to listen :) "In the news this week" I talk a bit about this study that came out in April that shows a clear link between MODERATE levels of physical activity and a significantly lower risk of depression. It just highlights the importance of exercise again, even if you only do a minimal amount you will likely get a big impact from it. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out this week; Yeux Cachez by Nom Fabrique

May 1, 2022

Send us a text This week I talk about the easiest ways you can improve your health. They barely require you to get off the couch AND don't cost you the earth so there is NO reason not to take this advice :) I also briefly discuss some changes that are coming up for HPNB :) "In the news this week" I talk a bit about Dr Mark Hyman and one of the big issues there is when it comes to following him, and many others like him. This is the reel that I played a bit from. This is the article I refer to when talking about him, should you wish to have a look. And here is the 2013 study that he was referring to. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out this week; Kamikaze by Avatar

Apr 24, 2022

Send us a text This week I have the pleasure of talking to author Dawn M Barclay. She's the author of a book called; " Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse." It's basically the travel bible for those on the autism spectrum as well as those with mood/attention disorders. Anyone who has a child with such issues or knows someone who does will benefit from the advice contained in this book, plus the tips for special needs children can soothe the hiccups of any family's travel. In a fascinating conversation she basically takes us through the preparation stage of a trip through the trip and then we talk a bit about the return home. She talks us through how to best prepare your child for traveling and a new routine/change in environment. Then we talk about the type of trip that works best for neurodivergent children, things to take into account when booking your trip/places to stay. She gives soo many tips that I couldn't possibly list them all here. All to make the trip as stress free for both you and your kid. It's a wonderfully educational conversation with someone who clearly knows what they're talking about. You can find Dawn, and her book. On her website On Facebook Of course, as we mentioned, you can pre-order the book everywhere and I'll remind you again when it comes out early August. "In the news this week" This study , published in the New England journal of Medicine that finds no benefits to intermittent fasting compared to any other form of diet, at least when it comes to weightloss. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out this week; That kind of night by Dub-C

Apr 17, 2022

Send us a text After doing several "In the news this week" segments about household chemicals, micro plastic etc I finally found the perfect guest to come on and talk about exactly that. Therese “Tee” Forton-Barnes is a Household Toxins health specialist and we talk about many, many things. The problem with certain popular household cleaning products, aerosols and PFAS. How my generation, and a lot of younger people as well, have been told for years that these products are completely safe when a lot of studies now show that they are not. She talks about how one of her clients thought she had hayfever for years but it just turned out she needed to change what she washes her bedding with! Which chemicals should you be aware of and which products to get rid of first. Why the cumulative effects of chemicals is actually the key to health/them being unhealthy. How to read a household product label and what ingredients to really look out for. And the alternatives which do a good job and are probably cheaper! You can find Tee everywhere online; On the Green Living Gurus website On Instagram On Facebook of course And on YouTube Some easy to read links about various household products and their health impacts; Aerosols , and another . Household cleaner , and another There's no "In the news" or "Behind the label" segment this week, that will be back next week :) Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out this week; "Pop your bubble" by Chantry

Apr 4, 2022

Send us a text Have I ever told you how lucky I am with my expert guests? This week I had the pleasure of talking to Dr David Prologo. He's a is a dual board-certified interventional radiologist and obesity medicine specialist. Dr. Prologo has spent more than twenty years specifically analyzing the phenomenon of diet attrition—why do diets always fail? More importantly, when they do fail, why do we blame the patients for that failure? Just to give you some idea as to his credentials; Dr Prologo has been recognized nationally and internationally for his pioneering work with human weight loss – including features on The Today Show , in the Washington Post , on Capitol Hill, in numerous in peer-reviewed journal publications, countless web based invited expert articles, and much more . We had a tremendous chat about weightloss, why people fail. How the diet and fitness industry is more than happy for people to fail and, more importantly, how to REALLY succeed at losing weight (though I think the lessons in his book go well beyond that and can be transferred to many other areas of change). He provided some really interesting insights into weightloss journeys and how to make it stick permanently. I promise you this is a must listen if you're considering trying to lose a bit of weight, have tried before and it didn't stick or are a fitness/diet professional. Of course you can find Dr Prologo in all the usual spaces; His website where you can order a copy of his amazing book Facebook where you can catch all the latest updates and see what he's up to. In the news this week This article in a Dutch newspaper talking about how microplastics can now be found in 90% (!!!) of all make-up/shower products and how they find their way into nature through our sewage system. ( Here's the Times article listing the same study) Here is an article that gives you some alternatives if you're interested. This also ties in nicely with next week's interview about household chemicals and how you can improve your child's, and your own, health by getting rid of some things around the house you really don't need or want. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out this week; "Chef's Kiss" by Dresden, The Flamingo

Apr 3, 2022

Send us a text This week I had the pleasure of talking to nutritional therapist Kirsten Chick. Not only is Kirsten a nutritional therapist, She's a public speaker, educator, podcast host of not one but TWO podcasts and author of " Nutrition brought to life ". In other words, she's incredibly knowledgable about all things food related. We spent a solid hour talking about the effects of stress, and diet, on the human body. We talk about the physical effects of stress on the human body, including on digestion and weightmanagement. Whether food can cause an increase in the levels of stress. Which foods help with stress-management and which nutrients to look out for, and what they do. The benefit of taking 10-15 minutes screenbreaks, and other time-outs, every day. Why eating whilst working is not the same as eating whilst stepping away from the computer. The benefit of eating a bit more slowly. And many, MANY other things. It's a fascinating chat with tonnes of wisdom and advice for all of us but especially powerful for women with young children. After all, stress-management can have such a huge impact on the health and happiness of you, and those around you, and Kirsten gives you a LOT of "easy to follow and implement" bits of information. You can find Kirsten's "Nutrition brought to life" on Amazon and Waterstone's . You can listen to the Nutrition Brought to Life podcast here Of course Kirsten is on Instagram , YouTube , and Facebook . The seminars that we mentioned are listed below andI shall also remind you of these if you follow me on my Instagram as these look well worth attending. April 27th 7-8.15pm online What is an Anti-Inflammatory Diet? Thurs 19th May 7-8.30pm online Nutrition for People Living with Cancer Sat 21st May 9.30am-12.30pm in Brighton: Nutrition & Vitality Thu, 9 June 2022 , The secret to healthy snacking In the news this week This article about the carbon emission savings if everyone in the UK ate a plantbased meal just 2x per week . Is it really the equivalent of planting 14billion trees? Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalb

Mar 27, 2022

Send us a text This week I talk about something that is very commonly discussed on diastasis recti support forums, and usually without the real answer actually being given. The question will be something long these lines; "My eldest child is 5 (nearly) and I had a 5 fingers gap closed down the 1-2 over the years but I can’t seem to get it to close any further . I’m a active person and not doing much exercise due to fear it will open back up is driving me mad. I am now trying a kettle bells class and aerobics . Any idea why I can’t close the last part?" And the answers are usually something like this; "Keep working at it. I bought system X ( usually the one they're selling or are affiliates of ) and that really helped close mine all the way down" So A; Can you close the gap all the way? And B; Should you be scared your diastasis will "open up" again after you've healed it? I also briefly explain why losing fat can help some people with their diastasis recti recovery (though it should not be the starting point) And I, very briefly, explain the difference between a ligament and fascia! A version of the "behind the label" this week where I talk about false pricing. I came across a wonderful example this week where a dietitian had a "special offer of $6300 worth of value for ONLY $297" Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; That Feeling by VAULTZ

Mar 20, 2022

Send us a text This week we have a relatively short podcast. I mainly talk about why a program to heal your pelvic floor can not really be done/purchased online where as a program to heal Diastasis Recti can. There are some excellent pelvic floor specialists on Instagram and a lot of the information they give is very useful however I personally wouldn't recommend you invest in any of their programs without a physical examination first. In the news this week I briefly talk about an article one of my clients sent me. This article from the BBC about safety levels for PFAS, ( Perfluoroalkyl substances), of UK drinking water. I am trying to find someone to come onto the podcast and talk about householdchemicals, PFAs included, but still thought I'd mention it. The article is based on this episode of the, excellent, "Costing the Earth" program on BBC Radio4. Do check it out if you're UK based, Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; The Magic Cord by Isaac Joel

Mar 13, 2022

Send us a text This week I had the pleasure of talking to Athina Crilley (and her cats, Quiet Jasper and Shouty Jake) Athina is a podcast host , author, content creator (and all-round very busy!). She is also a recovered anorexic and was kind enough to take some time out of her very busy schedule to talk to us about her recovery journey and her experience in overcoming her eating disorder. She spoke about life as a young person with anorexia, how the NHS deals (or fails to) deal with children with eating disorders. We touched on social media, the problem with "influencers" who give us the idea that we have to do what they do so that we can look the way they look. She also spoke about the importance of a good support network to aid your recovery and what she does now that she is recovered from her eating disorder. You can find Athina everywhere; Her website TikTok Instagram YouTube In the news this week I touch on the story I spoke about a few months ago. If you remember David Bennett was given a genetically modified heart 2 months ago and unfortunately this week he passed away . I received an email about this this week that said something along the lines of "See? This shows it will never work and that GM is a bad idea". That kind of thinking shows a bit of a misunderstanding about how medical procedures, and science, progress so I talk a bit about why this was still a tremendous achievement and is very promising indeed Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; Unfamiliar Places by VAULTZ

Mar 6, 2022

Send us a text This week I had the pleasure of talking to Danielle Sullivan. She's a neurodiversity life coach, autism and disability advocate, autistic mother and host of the Neurodiverging podcast . We had a tremendous chat about various things to do with either being diagnosed as neurodivergent yourself or raising neurodivergent children. We covered "What to do if your child gets a neurodivergent (autism, ADHD etc) diagnosis?" What works and what doesn't work with neurodivergent kids. How every neurodivergent person is different. The benefits of having a neurodivergent diagnosis. And much, much more. As I say in the podcast, several times: I learnt more in this hour than I could have done spending hours searching online. You can find Danielle everywhere; Facebook Instagram YouTube In the news this week, I thought I would talk a bit about a study, from Stanford, that came out recently that showed that there is a difference between the brains of boys and girls with autism. Here is a link to the actual paper. The reason I thought the study was interesting is because it, once again, highlights that women and men are different in physiology and that therefore using the same diagnostics and treatment methods in medicine is flawed. The more we are aware of this the easier it is to improve the health, and experience, of women overall. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Something I can Dance to" by Alright Years.

Feb 27, 2022

Send us a text This week I talk about the, frankly ridiculous, idea that you can't sit upright when getting into and out of bed. Or that you can't lift weights when you have diastasis recti. Sure, that might be the case early on in your post-partum recovery but the thought that one of my clients expressed to me that "my physio told me that I always had to do that from now on" is simply incorrect, and actually just insane to even consider. I talk about the one trick you need to be able to get in and out of bed without rolling around. Part of it comes from the myth that diastasis recti is a "life-long condition" so I'll go into that a bit as well. I also talk about why I think Post-partum personal trainers, and physios, should not have unreasonable cancellation policies. (Such as a 24 hours noitce policy) I'm not doing an "in the news this week" as, obviously, there is only one thing that really matters at the moment. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Morning in solace" by Moments

Feb 20, 2022

Send us a text This week I am talking about an email and conversation I had with someone; She had twins 10 months ago, worked with a PT for 5 months and saw no improvement at all. In her words; My belly is "huge and hard" and her personal trainer said it was down to bloating. So I go over the 3 causes of big round post-partum bellies and, as always, offer the solutions in each case as well. For those of you wanting to know the 3 causes without listening; 1; Bloating The lady had an IgG allergy test done and changed her diet, cutting out loads of things, without results after 3 weeks. 2; Visceral fat which you gain during pregnancy but which doesn't necessarily go away Here are two studies and bits that I refer to, if you'd like to read for yourself https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1038/oby.2011.163 Some evidence a higher protein/ lower carb approach works well for visceral fat https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/lose-visceral-fat#TOC_TITLE_HDR_4 3; A personal trainer who doesn't really know what they're doing. Her personal trainer was a "Jenny Burrell" licensee. In the news this week; A shocking piece of news that found that only 40% of women in the US had good cardiovascular health when they went into labour. I know that pregnancy, and labour, is supposed to be a miracle and magic and all natural but you really want to have decent cardiovascular health as the consequences can be pretty dire if you don't. PLEASE work on your health during your pregnancy!! Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "all you are" by Centerpiece

Feb 13, 2022

Send us a text We're back to normal this week! After the episode on the "top 3", and talking about Michael Mosley's flawed book, I had an email asking me to go into some more detail about the "satiety theory" so I'm doing a bit about that. I'm talking time-management. I know how many of you are struggling to fit everything in, especially your exercise routines, so I'm quickly talking about what you can do that works. And it's not "getting up 10 minutes earlier" or "switching the television off". I'm also talking a bit about inclusivity...Yes, I know what you're thinking a middle-aged white guy taling about inclusivity butI think the point of affordability in post-natal care is an important one to make. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "all you are" by Centerpiece

Feb 6, 2022

Send us a text In the aftermath of last week's episode, or actually..last Saturday's Instagram post where I dared suggest that The Fat Doctor was not a positive influence in the health industry..someone very kindly sent me a link to the following paper. https://nutritionj.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1475-2891-10-9 "Weight Science: Evaluating the Evidence for a Paradigm Shift" It's an interesting bit of work in which the authors make the case for a HAES approach when it comes to medicine. It suggests moving away from a weight-centered approach and has a lot of references in it. So I'm spending this episode looking at the paper, going through some of the references, seeing where the authors and I agree (and we mostly do), where I think they could add some more caveats (and I feel they could, and maybe should) and where some people who are part of the HAES movement, including the Fat Doctor, seem to be missing the caveats in this bit of work and work like this. As I say in the podcast, very rarely are geniune scientists as secure about their work as people who support or oppose the stance the scientists take. And that really showed last week. Show notes (where I link to the studies and references and bits I quote) can be found in the transcript section to this podcast. I will obviously still add a full transcript later this week. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Keep it hidden" by Snow Bones (A beautiful piece of music)

Jan 30, 2022

Send us a text On this week's episode I'm getting myself into trouble by mentioning my top 3 "worst people in health and fitness". My top 3 are; First bit up to 27-28 minute mark; Nr 1 Dr Michael Mosley. He makes the list as a serial publisher of crash-diet books built on iffy interpretations of research. Then 28 minute to Approx 52 minutes; Nr 2 Dr Asher Larmie, also known as "The Fat Doctor". They make the list as a serial denier of basic science which is often the case when activists get caught up in their own world. A link to the study Dr Larmie quoted where they claim Obesity isn't a factor but race and ethnicity is... check the conclusion of the study to see my point ; https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2770946 And some links that show that the above is clearly incorrect/outdated https://www.nature.com/articles/s41366-020-0648-x https://www.science.org/content/article/why-covid-19-more-deadly-people-obesity-even-if-theyre-young https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/obesity-and-covid-19.html Now, as I point out, this is not about the people themselves. It's about their work and the overall message they send out. As someone will, no doubt, point out; These people are not part of the health and fitness industry and...indeed, they are definitely not in the Health business. 52 minutes onwards; We have Nr 3; The guys behind "Bosh", the vegan products, or at least their marketing department. This could have been deliciously Ella or "The Plant Chef/ founder of Wickd". We spoke before about the "veganisation of junk food" and the health problems that brings, which is why they made my top 3. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Dessert for Dinner" by Dresden, the Flamingo (They're back!!!)

Jan 23, 2022

Send us a text On this week's episode I'm answering some questions that you sent in such as; Does sleeping with a pillow between my legs really help my diastasis recti? My physio told me I had to exercise for an hour a day to heal my diastasis but I don't have the time for that. Can I do less? My personal trainer doesn't like me asking questions during exercise. But some of the things we do makes no sense to me? How can I improve my grip strength after recovering from post-natal carpal tunnel? And, in what is now called, "read past the label" of the week; Sudafed! Did you know that Sudafed "blocked nose", Sudafed "Sinus MAX Strength!" and Sudafed "congestion and headache relief" is pretty much the same stuff? Different price, different labels, different names...but the same old Sudafed. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Let me let you go" by Alright Years

Jan 16, 2022

Send us a text This week I have a new set-up! So you should hopefully notice better sound quality on your little speakers. It costs a bit of money but you're worth it. I am talking about how your diastasis recti really doesn't need a £9k surgery and your belly doesn't need to end up with a massive scar, in 90% of cases. I also touch on weightloss with diastasis recti as I get asked this question a lot; "What weightloss exercises can I do when I have DR?" or "what is the best diet to follow to lose weight with DR" A new section of the show, which I am yet to title but is currently called: " Your label implies health and quality but you're trying to sell me garbage " (Catchy, isn't it?). I bought some bacon the other day. This stuff . Finnebrogue's "better naked" nitrite free bacon.."with no nasties". Obviously this sort of thing comes at a premium so imagine my surprise that it was still just crappy bacon with added water. No nasties but no quality either. Very disappointing Finnebrogue, you Irish rascals! Not buying this stuff again, I'll buy quality instead. BTW, just incase you thought there was a good reason to add water to bacon. There isn't , it's just cheaper. In the news this week" about a man from Baltimore who was given a genetically modified pigs heart. Obviously I feel everyone should be a donor but, even if that happened, the numbers will never be big enough for everyone on the transplant list to be given what they need and this sort of breakthrough is incredible. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Unafraid" by NOVVA

Jan 9, 2022

Send us a text On the back of an email I received this week I thought I'd go over 3 of the biggest mistakes women make when they work on their post-partum recovery. The email I received was pretty standard, I get about 10-20 of these every month or so, so I'm guessing there are a lot more people out there whom are struggling with these things. The email read as follows; I take you through the top 3 things that this lovely lady, like many others, is not quite getting right; Hi Peter, I really need your help in my case I gave birth to my second child ( birth weight 9lb) 2 years ago, since then my tummy is sticking out like a 6 months pregnant. I am not an active person but lean except the belly area. Weight is 126 lb’s with height 5”6. My DR is measuring 3 finger width and 2 knuckles deapth. Started lying vacuum, toe taps, bridges with vacuum, side planks and other DR related excercises and it’s been 10 days. My questions are. 1. how long will it take to heal ? 2. Can I do all other excercises along DR excercises since it’s not right after birth as my DR is 2 years old? 3. Do you suggest any specific excercises that shrinks the belly fast? Thanks, No "in the news this week" as all the health related news was depressing Covid stuff. So please get your vaccine or speak to someone who knows what they're talking about if you're vaccine hesistant. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "You and I" by Luna Wave

Jan 2, 2022

Send us a text This week, since it's the start of the New Year, I thought I would do an episode on "how to plan for, and succeed at, improving your health". No matter what your goal is this year, I will talk you through how to actually make it stick this year. Want to lose weight? Want to improve your cardio vascular fitness? Want to lift heavier things or just get started with doing some exercise? Maybe you'd like to just slow down and improve your mental health a bit. Or is this the year where you'll finally improve your posture, stop your back from hurting and heal your diastasis recti. It doesn't really matter what your goal is, if you follow some basic steps you are guaranteed to get the results you want. And it won't cost you the world. Here are the questions I always ask that I go over in the podcast so you can copy them and go through them yourself (make sure ou listen to the motivation behind each question though) I've written them down for diet and exercise but you can apply this to any goal! 1; Have you ever done any form of diet/exercise before and what did you enjoy about it? 2: What are your diet/fitness goals? i.e. Lose X amount of weight, be stronger, complete a marathon etc. 3: Why are these your goals? i.e. Why do you want to lose this specific amount of weight? 4: On a scale of 1-10; how determined are you to reach your goals? 5: When do you want to achieve these goals by? Be as specific with your date as possible. 6: How much time are you realistically willing and able to spend in an effort to achieve your goals? 7: What obstacles can you think of that might prevent you from reaching your goals? i.e. big events coming up, work deadlines, nights out, dietary knowledge etc. 8: On a scale of 1-10; How confident are you that you can achieve your goals? And why do you feel this level of confidence? 9: What assistance would you most benefit from? (This is in bold for a reason!!) Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Story" by Half Measure

Dec 26, 2021

Send us a text Are you one of the millions of people who suffer from a Binge Eating disorder? Or are you like me when it comes to certain foods you just eat it all even if you don't really feel like it anymore? This episode is for you! This week I had the pleasure of being joined by Dr Glenn Livingston, who has a fascinating story and a tremendous amount of expertise when it comes to binge eating recovery. Disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer overweight and/or food obsessed individuals, Dr. Livingston spent several decades researching the nature of bingeing and overeating via work with his own patients AND a self-funded research program with more than 40,000 participants. Most important, however, was his own personal journey out of obesity and food prison to a normal, healthy weight and a much more lighthearted relationship with food. We are talking about many things; he takes us through his journey and his recovery, about working on the other side of the aisle and now having had a million readers of his book. How his system works; What is the "inner-pig" and how do you beat your food demons? Basically he tells us how you can recover PERMANENTLY from a binge eating disorder, and it's NOT by going on yet another diet! You can find Glenn, and his system, on all forms of social media; On his website; https://www.neverbingeagain.com/ where you can also get a FREE copy of his book! Facebook Instagram Youtube In the news this week This interesting little article on the BBC website talking about saturadted fat in dairy not being as bad as some thought it was. This won't exactly come as news to those who pay attention to diet (and cultural habits around the world) so I talk a bit about the issue with studies into food and health related issues and the amount of time it take them to filter through into the mainstream (including the NHS). Here is a link to the study BTW> Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Angels we have heard on high" by Dreamlamp

Dec 19, 2021

Send us a text This week it's just little old me again and because it's almost the end of the year, and it's been a while since I've done one of these, I'm clearing up health and fitness myths. First I go over the idea of somato-types (body-types such as ectomorph, endomorph and mesomorph) and whether that affects your diet and training. Has the idea of body-types really been debunked, as some claim? Do you "need to make sure you get protein with every meal"? And what exactly does that actually mean? 5oz of beef or chicken, as some people recommend? Should you have breakfast every day to "kickstart your metabolism"? Should you, or should you not, have carbs later in the day? What about "boosting your immune system" by taking certain supplements? And is a 30-minute brisk walk really enough exercise to keep you healthy? No in the news this week as there really wasn't that much being reported, but I do talk a bit about the next few episodes. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "What you want" by Ghost

Dec 12, 2021

Send us a text This week I'm talking to Dr Yug Varma about the micro-biome. As regular listeners will know I am very interested in the micro- and gut biome and there is no better person to speak to about this stuff than Dr Varma. He has 10+ years of microbiome research experience including an extensive background in bio-organic chemistry, microbiology, and synthetic biology. Dr. Varma received his scientific training at several distinguished academic institutions, including Johns Hopkins University (PhD) and University of California, San Francisco. His scientific work has been published in many prestigious journals, including Nature. In other words, this is THE guy to talk to about the micro-biome and I'm very grateful he gave up an hour of his valuable time to talk to me about this. We discussed many things; What the micro-biome is. How our current haircare and washing routines are often working against it. How taking care of your micro-biome is actually very simple and not at all expensive. The causes of a lot of skin care problems and why soo many more parents and children are having eczema and acne. Why a lot of skincare products that claim to have "pro-biotics" in them are just using the phrase for marketing purposes and you're actually just smearing yoghurt on your face. And much, much more. You can find Dr Varma, and Phylabiotics here; http://phylabiotics.com LinkedIn Twitter: phylabiotics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/phylabiotics/ Instagram: @phylabiotics YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3ZzSy1ZuEzGFfsmG8fve8Q/ In the News This week; This article from the NYtimes which founds that the Covid virus seems to be attacking fat tissue directly, which might explain how some obese people (or "skinny fat" people) have been getting really ill with Covid/Long Covid. This is the study they're talking about Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Sunshine" by Dr Delight

Dec 5, 2021

Send us a text This week I have the pleasure of talking to Julieanna Hever, MS RD CPT. aka the plant based dietitian She's the author of no fewer than 6 (!!) books with number 7 on the way! She's also the host of the " Choose you now " podcast and it's very safe to say that she really knows what she's talking about. We talk all things plant-based, starting with what we mean by a "plant-based diet" (because it's not the same as vegan) What a healthy plate of food actually looks like. Then we talk the benefits of a plant-based diet and how to transition to a more plant-based diet if you're not currently getting your fruits and veggies. How easy it actually is to just eat a bit less meat and add more veg to your life whilst keeping it very tasty. Why the "all or nothing" approach just doesn't work when dealing with a change in diet. Why cooking your own meals is key when your goal is to be healthy. And much much more. You can find Julieanna on social media Facebook Youtube Instagram And Twitter No "In the News This week" segment because the news is all wrapped up in Omicron but I did quickly want to talk about one of the most important things a post-partum/diastasis recti personal trainer should ask their clients and which they often don't. "What, exactly, don't you like about your stomach?" Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate and review the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Imaginary friend" by Dresden, the Flamingo (my favourite classical style composers)

Nov 28, 2021

Send us a text This week I'm talking to one of the most, if not THE most, enthusiastic running coaches and trainers out there; Jessica Marie Rose Leggio from RunPainFreeNow.com In addition to having qualifications and experience coming out the wazoo, she really cares about women's health and injury prevention and that passion comes through in everything she talks about. In one of the most enjoyable conversations I have had on the podcast, we spoke for about an hour about how to get back into running safely when you're post-partum. How long before you can start back up? What are the things you should be focusing on first. Why muscle activation is at the basis of every good post-partum/rehab program. Why the psoas muscle is soo ridiculously important, and yet too often ignored by coaches and trainers. Why foamrolling is the number one thing every runner should do post-partum (but make sure you do it properly!!!) And much, MUCH, more. Jessica's FREE webinar www.runpainfreenow.com/free-training Her new book; www.runpainfreenow.com/book Even I am getting myself a copy of this, and I HATE running!! This book is guaranteed to be worth it's weight in gold in terms of knowledge You can find the RunPainFree podcast here if you're an Apple user, and here if you're not. Below are some of the episodes and things we discussed that are well worth listening to. Hamstring dysfunction https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/runpainfree-podcast/id1337184561?i=1000443154484 Workouts hurt you as a runner https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/runpainfree-podcast/id1337184561?i=1000443154483 Psoas https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/runpainfree-podcast/id1337184561?i=1000466016685 In the News this week; I took it from the IHCAN editor's note but the paper listed in this Guardian article is fascinating, if slightly depressing, reading. 1 in 10 of all medications prescribed in England are NOT necessary and a lot more medication is prescribed when lifestyle changes would be significantly more beneficial. I don't think this comes as a schock to anyone familiar with the NHS but it does highlight the need for change. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; By "Jericho" Ramona Woolf

Nov 21, 2021

Send us a text This week I'm talking about stupid things people do to heal their diastasis recti. From bellybinders and Peloton bikes to do Instagram workouts and asking your GP for surgery on the NHS. As my teachers always used to tell me "You're only wasting your own time" and time is that one resource we only have a limited supply of. The longer you mess about trying things that just don't work the more difficult you'll make it to recover when you finally try the things that do. In the News this week; Have you ever been told that losing weight is impossible in the long run? Well, this study tells us why people fail. It has nothing to do with it being impossible to keep weight off. It's all about people not being given the guidance they need once the weight is off and by people not paying attention to their diet anymore after a few years. (And by diet I don't mean weightloss, I mean what they eat) Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Ocean" by Emorie (Yes, they're back!!)

Nov 14, 2021

Send us a text This week I was asked a very interesting question; One of my clients is reading "Lifespan" by David Sinclair. In it he states that he takes NMN and that "everybody should" (or words to that effect). So she asked me what I thought about NMN and which, of the many supplier's, NMN she should be buying. So I have looked into the NMN studies, the people that tend to promote it and why a "scientific" author saying things like "you should buy X supplement" is just not kosher. I will take you through one or two studies, and various websites, and really dissect them to show you where the problem with this entire field really lies. And at the end of that, I will tell you whether you should indeed be spending hundreds of $ on this "magic" supplement. Some of the websites below. https://www.nmn.com/ https://novoslabs.com/david-sinclair-and-why-he-takes-nmn-and-not-nr/ Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Lover boy" by Kid Dope (yes that's really what they're called...I just like the guitars in this :) )

Nov 7, 2021

Send us a text This week it's just little old me again for 30 minutes. I'm talking about various things that we haven't had time to cover in the past few weeks. A saying I like; "Yesterday starts tomorrow, tomorrow starts today". Are you being held back by shitty planning? One of the biggest mistakes people make when planning change is that they don't plan it properly at all. If you want change tomorrow you'll have to start today. Are you being held back by shit from your past that you still have to deal with? Why is that delaying change now?? I'm also going over some of the benefits and down sides to following a Keto diet. After last week's big post-partum diet Q&A I had some questions about this so we might as well tackle the whole thing :) And we're talking the difference between online programs and real life PT. Why even James Smith can be wrong sometimes. "In the news this week" I'm briefly talking Portugal and COVID. Why Porutgal clearly shows how important it is to get vaccinated andjust to continue wearing a mask where it's sensible. Here are some articles you might want to read on that particular subject as it really is mindblowingly clear. Wall Street Journal NY Times Travelmedia (because it's not firewalled) Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Gipsy's Tent" by Dario Benedetti.

Oct 31, 2021

Send us a text This week we're answering your post-partum diet questions, with a very special guest; Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; Libby Mills (MS, RDN, LDN, FAND). She's giving you expert answers to the questions you sent in. Some of the questions you put to her are; Is the KETO diet safe to do when you're breastfeeding? Can you get enough fiber in your diet if you cut out brown bread/rice etc. if those foods make you bloat? How can I stop sugar cravings when I'm trying to cut out processed sugar during my pregnancy? Has my pregnancy, and previous dieting, made my "set-point" go up? And does the body even have a set-point? How do I eat enough (especially at snacks) without eating too many ultra processed foods, and without giving myself even more to do by preparing fresh food? Especially if I’m already crashing, I need things I can eat quickly and things I can carry with me if I’m out. What can I do so I am not hungry and tired all the time but also don’t spend too much time cooking/preparing snacks on the weekend? We also talk a lot about macros (carbs, protein and fats), what a good post-partum diet looks like and she has a lot of tips and easy to grab ideas The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, they have a tonne of great information out there so check them out if you're looking for more information. Their website https://www.eatrightpro.org/ Follow them on Facebook And on Instagram Libby also hosts her own show on https://wche1520.com/ called Libby's Luncheonette where she has conversations, eats and tips that focus on our local food system and how sustainable choices can positively affect our personal, community and ecological health and well-being. And, finally, here are some of the "Lazy and delicious" magazine recipes she mentioned! Don't tell me we don't give you a tonne of expert info on this podcast!! No "In the news this week" segment in the usual way but I do briefly encourage everyone who is pregnant and hasn't had the vaccine yet to please get it. All the studies show that getting vaccinated when you're pregnant is a good ide as it's completely safe whereas getting severely ill with COVID when you're pregnant really is not. Here are a couple of studies that should reassure you; https://www.news-medical.net/news/20211022/Study-finds-no-link-between-COVID-19-vaccinations-and-risk-of-early-miscarriages.aspx https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/932380 Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Spanish Ladies" (Stripped version)

Oct 24, 2021

Send us a text This week I'm talking to Stephanie Olson. She's the CEO of the Set me Free Project, a prevention education organization on human trafficking, social media safety, and healthy relationships. We're talking social media safety; Is it a good idea to set up a social media account for your baby/toddler? What is the biggest thing people ignore about social media? Do you REALLY know everyone you're connected with and giving information to, etc.? We are also talking human trafficking. Most human trafficking is nothing like what you see in Liam Neeson movies. Most trafficking is carried out by people familiar to the child involved. So what sort of precautions can, and should, we take? Why is communication with a trusted person soo important for children? And how can we, as adults, help children who might be at risk? I loved the whole conversation and definitely learned an awful lot about a subject I thought I had some idea of but it turns out almost everything I thought I knew was wrong. You can find Stephanie, and the Set Me Free Project here. Their website https://www.setmefreeproject.net/ If you are interested in their training programs for work and agencies you can find that here Follow her on Facebook And on Instagram They're even on Twitter! In the news this week; This study about the health impacts of "weight-cycling". A common myth heard these days is that intentionally losing weight (dieting) and then gaining that weight again is bad for your overall health and that, actually, you're better off staying at your higher weight. This is nonsense. There is ZERO evidence to show that that is the case and this study from 2014 clearly shows that. For next week's podcast we will do a "Top dieting myths" episode so, let me know if you have any questions you'd like answered or have heard something silly recently that you want to share. Remember that I am still looking for people to test to userfriendlyness of our program to people with hearing issues so if you would like to get involved and get FREE lifetime access , just send a little email to peter@healthypostnatalbody.com Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Back & Forth" by Tru Genesis

Oct 17, 2021

Send us a text This week I'm talking to Debbie Godfrey; The world's "positive parenting" teacher. Are you fed-up arguing with your kids about doing chores? Done with bed-time dramas every night? Does it seem like you're constantly shouting at your kids and is that affecting the relationship you have with your children? Well you're in luck because Debbie teaches parents to get results without those things being standard behaviour. And she doesn't want you to be your child's best friend and raise spoiled little things either. She just has a way of doing things that might avoid the shouting, cursing, tantrums, slamming of doors and fractious relationships and has been teaching parents about this method for years. I really liked it, it made a lot of sense to me, and I think you'll get a lot out of this episode no matter how old your kids are. You can find Debbie at https://www.positiveparenting.com/ Follow her on Facebook And on Instagram Finally, catch her 5 minute Positive Parenting Peptalks here In the news this week This fascinating study about the effects of Omega-3 on brain health and, adversely, the impact of highly processed foods on brain health. This is actually quite a good news study and should have everyone running to their fishmonger or, if you don't eat fish, to the supplement store to pick up some Omega-3 tablets Remember that I am still looking for people to test to userfriendlyness of our program to people with hearing issues so if you would like to get involved and get FREE lifetime access , just send a little email to peter@healthypostnatalbody.com Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Strong" by Johanna Cranitch

Oct 10, 2021

Send us a text This week I'm talking to Jenny Toh, she's a life-coach and mother of 3 introverted children. In a lovely, free-flowing conversation we talk about many things including; The difference between being shy and introverted. How to communicate with your introverted child in a way that is productive for both sides. How to help your introverted child flourish in a, seemingly, extroverted world and many other things. You can find Jenny at https://www.riverlifecoaching.com/ Connect with her on LinkedIn On the old Facebook and on the cool Instagram In the news this week it's HPNB news! We are now solidly on our way to becoming the first post-partum program, as far as I know, that is accessible to people with hearing difficulties. After someone pointed out that there isn't a post-partum program out there that is easily accessible to people with hearing difficulties I decided to get someone to sort that out for us. The first 4 months of the program should now be fully accessible, with all videos having accurate transcriptions, and the rest is being worked on as we speak. We will also make sure that all new podcasts will have audio transcribed and all that sort of good stuff. I am looking for people to test to userfriendlyness of our program to people with hearing issues so if you would like to get involved and get FREE lifetime access, just send a little email to peter@healthypostnatalbody.com Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Love like this" by Centerpiece

Oct 3, 2021

Send us a text Every now and again I am extremely lucky and manage to book a guest like Gabriela Rosa (MPH (CLE), MScM(RHHG), BHSc(ND) and many others things beside) for my little podcast. Gabriela is a world-renowned fertility specialist and, after you've listened to her talking to me for an hour, you'll know that she is the real deal. A best-selling author of 4 books, a Harvard university awarded scholar, and founder, and clinical director, of the Rosa Institute. She, very kindly, gave up an hour of her time to talk to me about all things fertility related. She explains that it takes, on average, 8 (!!!) cycles of IVF for people to fall pregnant. How you can conceive naturally even after IVF treatments have failed. That fertility is a team sport. Why she tells people to "act pregnant to get pregnant". Why you need a personalised approach when trying to get pregnant, rather than relying on what worked for other people. How she has achieved a 78% success rate with her method. And much, MUCH more. This is one of my favourite interviews ever and I didn't even mind doing it at 1.30AM in the morning. Gabriela is very kindly offering every listener of the Healthy Post Natal Body podcast a FREE physical edition of her latest book; Fertility Breakthrough; Overcoming infertility and recurrent miscarriage when other treatments have failed. Usually this is $41 so this is very kind indeed. Just enter code "HPNBFREE" at checkout from Monday the 4th of October onwards You can find Gabriela on Facebook https://www.instagram.com/fertilitybreakthrough/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielarosafertility/ You can listen to her podcast " Talk sex with Gabriela Rosa " soon on all the good podcast platforms Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Jazzolino" by Fabio Poian

Sep 26, 2021

Send us a text Have you ever started to make a change in lifestyle because "it seemed like a good idea"? You know; "I want to start losing weight, I'll start Keto on Monday?" or "I'm signing up to a gym and that will get me exercising regularly because ..."I know I should""? And then later you find out that you weren't actually ready to make the required change/commitment to change yet. Well, that's what I'm talking about today. I will take you through the transtheoretical model of change which is something I use with a lot of my "big lifestyle change" clients. I will talk about what it is, how it works and how you can be successful. And why, sometimes, you're just better off not changing anything just yet because it will work against you in the long run. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Avatar" by Avatar (Oh yes indeed)

Sep 19, 2021

Send us a text This week I talk about how a post-natal exercise program should be structured, and how to spot a good one from a bad one. And how to get that lower belly flat again. "How to get rid of that little pouch" as some people phrase it. It's all about breathing correctly and working that one special muscle. Here is a link to the youtube video of the exercise I describe; https://youtu.be/j1XCq-ufH-U Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; NOVVA "No Regrets (Stripped version)" because it's a lovely chilled tune.

Sep 12, 2021

Send us a text This week I talk about exercise for weightloss. I have written about this quite often but this study that came out recently shows just how massive a waste of time exercise is IF your main goal is losing weight. The proof that the more obese you are the more difficult it is to lose weight through exercise. Why your Personal Trainer has been getting your calorie calculations wrong for years. And why, even though you've been doing everything right, you still can't lose weight. If you've ever dieted and you're into exercise you have to listen to this episode as this study is a major breakthrough when it comes to calculating energy consumption and why people have, unknowingly, been getting this wrong for decades! I am also answering several diet related questions I've had from people including; How long can you/should you go on a diet for? Are diets really ineffective 95% of the time? What is the best post-partum diet? Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; The Antioch Mass Choir "Go tell it on the mountain" because I thought this is one we might have to shout about.

Sep 5, 2021

Send us a text Every now and again I get to do an interview with somebody that has such a wonderful approach to their profession that makes me question why we ever did something else and accepted it. This week I had the pleasure of doing one of those interviews. My guest is Dr Kylie Burton. She is a Dr of Functional Medicine, host of the "Beyond the diagnosis" podcast. We talk about how getting moved from pillar to post, from Dr to Dr, only to be told that "there's nothing wrong" or "it's because you're a mom" is not acceptable when you're not feeling right. We discuss auto-immune diseases and how to deal with them in a way that doesn't just cover up symptoms. We also talk about how to take control and responsibility of your own health simply by being slightly better educated about it. ( As an aside, this bit is the bit everyone HAS TO listen to as it just makes soo much sense and it's borderline insane we don't already do this as standard ) You can find Dr Kylie Burton online at https://drkylieburton.com/ On Facebook She also has her own Youtube channel with loads of excellent videos Her podcast " Beyond the Diagnosis " can be found on all the big platforms and is well worth a listen. And; "In the News this Week"; This article on the BBC about "Buy now Pay later" and how too many people end up being chased by debt collectors when they use this. I have spoken about this before but it's worth repeating. A postpartum exercise program should not come at such a great cost that people can't afford to buy it in one go! Offering "interest free" pay in installment plans is grossly irresponsible. Just make your overpriced program cheaper! Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "I will be" by Visitants

Aug 29, 2021

Send us a text I talk about GPs and why they often don't understand issues like post-natal back-pain and diastasis recti. It's not because they're stupid! And; "In the News this Week"; A study I actually came across last week after recording the podcast so want to bring it in now. This study , published in Nature, shows that Fructose in the diet expands the surface of the gut and "nutrient absorption". I'll have a little read through it and explain why this is important. Apologies in advance for this bit, I made quite the mess of reading this thing and am not always at my most coherent :) Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "Can't stop/Carry on" by Ramona Woolf

Aug 22, 2021

Send us a text This week I'm talking about some silly, inaccurate and downright stupid things I have had sent my way this week. Courtesy of Jess, without whom I would have significantly less to talk about and get loads less done, I bring you the following myths; 1; Diastasis Recti is a life long condition. 2; You can completely close the gap between your stomach muscles. 3; Having a gap between your stomach muscles ALWAYS means you have diastasis recti. 4; A flat stomach means you don't have diastasis recti. 5; You can never get a flat stomach again post-partum. 6; Some people can never get a flat stomach no matter what they do. 7; You should avoid twisting your body if you have diastasis recti. 8; Some exercises will always make diastasis recti worse. 9; Some exercises will heal ANY diastasis recti. 10; Diaphragmatic breathing is the correct way to breathe to heal diastasis recti. And, of course, diastasis recti can not be healed with exercise and diet. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "I've got a feeling" by Centerpiece

Aug 15, 2021

Send us a text I'm going over 3 big studies that came out about health recently There's this one that shows that Ultraprocessed foods now comprise 2/3rds of kids and teens diet. Then there is a FASCINATING one about fasting and whether that can ward off infections and inflammation. This is especially interesting for people with auto-immune diseases but it even throws the old "You have to eat or you won't get better" adage a lot of parents use out of the window. If you have a child that gets sick this is definitely something you should be interested in. And, finally, there is this one that looks at accelerated aging and postpartum sleep loss. And don't think of that "accelerated aging" as just looking older. We're talking health impact as well. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "I've got a feeling" by Centerpiece

Aug 8, 2021

Send us a text I interview Rachel Podnos O'Leary, author of "21st Century Wealth" a book specifically written for millennials because the financial landscape they face is so different from old-timers like myself :) Rachel is a Certified Financial Planner, a licensed attorney and member of the Florida bar. Her book is an amazingly straightforward, but extremely useful, read. Rachel saw that the financial planning landscape for millennials is fundamentally different than for any other generation that has come before. Between unprecedented student loan debt and income levels that have lagged behind those of previous generations, building wealth as a millennial can seem like a daunting, confusing, and often impossible feat. Rachel’s no-nonsense personal finance guide, she shows you how to achieve financial independence, no matter your starting point. With tips on how you can build wealth through cash flow planning, debt reduction, investing, and strategic tax planning, you’ll learn how to leverage time and money as your most precious resources. Whether you’re working on paying down student loans or wondering how to invest your 401(k), this simple guide has the answers you need. You can buy the book on Apple books The Audio book is on Audible Of course it's also on Amazon UK and Amazon US I read the entire book from start to finish and my review was "This will be the best $10 you will ever spend" but listen to the podcast first and find out why. You can find Rachel on LinkedIn or Twitter Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "Initials" by Timber Choir

Aug 1, 2021

Send us a text Peter interviews Christina Hoag, author of "Girl on the brink". Girl on the brink is an engrossing, yet educational, novel about a teen romance going horribly wrong. It's a must read for anyone with children and then hand it over for them to read. Christina also talks about her own experience as someone who was in, and got out of, an abusive relationship. We talk about red flags; how easy it is to miss, or misinterpret, them. Why it's a good idea to teach girls about this sort of thing at a younger age, when they start their dating lives. And why it's important to remove the stigma surrounding domestic violence by talking about it. An INSANE OFFER for all UK based listeners! Christina's website is https://ChristinaHoag.com Christina has free audiobook review copies of her Girl on Brink. If anyone would like one, sign up for her (infrequent!) newsletter on her website and she’ll email you a promo code redeemable on Audible UK. All that’s required is to have an Audible account, free to create. You can also find Christina on social media https://facebook.com/ChristinaHoagAuthor https://twitter.com/ChristinaHoag https://www.instagram.com/ChristinaHoagAuthor https://www.goodreads.com/ChristinaHoag Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "Rocket ship" by Carmen Justice

Jul 25, 2021

Send us a text Peter talks pelvic girdle pain this week. It's something a LOT of women suffer from post-partum and it's often just lived with rather than resolved. This is often because women are not told what to look out for and therefore report any issues quite late on. Getting to your doctor, to be referred to a pelvic floor physio, is essential and doing this as soon as possible will be a real help and make resolving, or at least living with, PGP a lot easier. We're talking the causes and the solutions in an effort to get to the bottom of Pelvic Girdle Pain and help you get some help. "In the News this Week" 2 studies. Good news, bad news. Yin and Yang, if you will. The first shows that extreme obesity lowers life expectancy by 14 (!!) years...or does it? and the second that shows that high-levels of Omega 3s can INCREASE life expectancy by 5! And that second one really does, so go eat your oily fish..you rascal! Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "Catch up" by Lil Red Sky

Jul 18, 2021

Send us a text "I never had diastasis recti after my first pregnancy but my second was really bad" Does this sound familiar? Peter talks about why many women feel that their diastasis recti was significantly worse during/after their second pregnancy and why it was disastrous after their 4th. This seems to be down to a fundamental misunderstanding about what diastasis recti actually is and how the body deals with it. Of course, the solution is simple so Peter will discuss that AND will again make a plea for this sort of thing to be discussed in ante-natal classes. "In the News this Week" It's all about the National Food strategy report that came out. It's free to access and the download is FREE from the NFS website. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "Where we are now" by Violet Island

Jul 11, 2021

Send us a text Having trouble getting your little one to sleep? Is your toddler being a little tyke when it comes to bed time? Dealing with twin terrors? I interview Rebecca Donsky who loves tricky sleepers so much she specialises in them! Rebecca is a certified sleep consultant who runs Littlemonstersleepsolutions.com in New York. Don't worry if you're not in New York, she also does virtual consults and support. This is the woman you go to when your two year old just refuses to settle. We are talking; The top 3 things to do when it comes to establishing a good sleep pattern for even the trickiest little monster. Here is a link to the blog Rebecca mentions during this segment. How to handle changes to routines. The importance of treating each child as an individual. The importance of setting boundaries (and sticking to them) And more stuff that you're going to love! You can find Rebecca at littlemonstersleepsolutions.com On Facebook Little Monster Sleep Solutions And Instagram littlemonstersleep Make sure you give her a like and a follow! We also have a sleep related "In the News this Week" about this study (News article with the summary can be found here ) . I couldn't get into the full paper but one or two things from the abstract are quite interesting. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "Sleep tonight" by Snow Bones

Jul 4, 2021

Send us a text An episode where I just spend time answering your questions again. You have been very kind and emailed in, sent DMs and all that sort of fun stuff so I have a chance to answer them all. As always email Peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions you'd like answered. We're covering the following questions this week. How often should I train each week? How do I get enough protein in? Egg whites vs whole eggs and supplements. WTF is your problem with body positivity? This is an interesting question as I don't have a problem with it 😂😂😂 but this person is very upset with me. How do I get rid of my post-partum pelvic tilt? My Dr said my Diastasis won't heal without surgery as it's too bad. I can't have the surgery until I am done having kids though. Will exercise do any good at all? Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "Movement of the morning" (A lovely piece of music if a slightly wonky title) by Painted Modern Orchestra

Jun 27, 2021

Send us a text An episode with special guest Alexandra Maia, one of the most knowledgable and passionate guests I've ever had the luxury of having on the podcast. We are talking Food addiction, and MANY other things. Alexandra shares her story, and her incredible knowledge about food addiction, both the psychology and physiology. We touch on many things in this, longer than usual, episode. Why are soo many people addicted to certain foods and why is noone admitting it? The effects of certain foods on the body and mind. From Crohn's disease to PCOS, a lot of issues are now directly linked to the foods we eat. How to overcome food addiction. Body positivity vs Food positivity. Why you have to be a little bit careful about who you listen to. Why a low carb diet does NOT mean "cutting out fruit and vegetables". And many other things. It's an hour and a half and it's riveting stuff. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "Slipping" by Visitants

Jun 20, 2021

Send us a text Peter interviews Diane Randall M.A. Diane is a "whole living consultant; an expert in advising people how to live the best life for them. She's an author, consultant, a college instructor and overall just a great person to spend an hour with. Just some of the topics we're covering; How do you even begin to figure out what the first step to living a less-stress/more fullfilling life is? Why is it important to realise that time for your health is not a thing to feel guilty about, especially as a new mom, but that it's essential for the wellbeing of the whole family? How can you best deal with social media and time constraints? What is the impact of food, and diet overall, on stress? We're even touching on the difference between "plant-based" and "vegan". Diane has the all the answers, and loads of good advice and tips in a wonderful hour You can find Diane at www.dianerandallconsults.com And connect/follow her on the social media platforms below; Instagram Linkedin If you fancy reading her, wonderful, book after listening to the podcast you can just click the little link here to order it Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "10 million suns" by Violet Mourning

Jun 13, 2021

Send us a text Peter talks about supplements (Vit D, protein powders, Quercetin etc. etc. Should you take them or are they useless? For those of you who like to read; This is an interesting opinion piece about Vit D whereas Peter has written about protein supplementation before and you can find that here . He also talks about "How to find the time to exercise" when it comes to rehab exercise. And, finally, briefly talks about why thinking that a 4-week program can get better results than a well-designed 12 week program is nothing short of delusional. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "All the birds are singing" by Midnight Television

Jun 6, 2021

Send us a text In an episode Jess suggested calling "The minority report" (j/k); Peter talks about diastasis recti in men, the causes and solutions. He has the example of a ballet dancer that emailed him a few years ago that he worked with. And how to fix diastasis recti when you're in a wheelchair. Most, if not all, programs dealing with diastasis and post-partum issues tend to be focussed on able-bodied people. HPNB is also guilty of this TBH so we're going to sort that this month. Peter discusses how you can heal diastasis recti, and prevent further core problems, when you have no/limited use of your legs or are used to being in a wheelchair. In the news this week; this study that shows that simple dietary changes and adopting lifestyle alterations, including improved sleep schedules, taking probiotics, and exercising, can reduce signs of biological aging by three years in just eight weeks Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "Keep it hidden" by Snowbones

May 30, 2021

Send us a text Peter waffles about calories, macros and food quality. Which matters more?? This seems to be an age-old discussion online and is one of those areas that the fitness industry, deliberately, overcomplicates. So Peter will answer the questions about this once, and hopefully, for all. He talks about eating for health, eating for weightloss, eating for performance and all those things. In the news this week ; This program on the BBC about the effects of ultra-processed foods on the human body and the brain. It's called "What are we feeding our kids" and it's quite a nice little watch, if you're interested in that sort of thing (And you really should be). Peter mentions that its a bit disappointing to see an obesity expert and a Dr both pretend to be shocked that junk-food is addictive but he hopes that was just a bit of show for the program. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "Dirty Flamingo" by Supervirus

May 23, 2021

Send us a text Peter waffles, very passionately, his way through another episode talking about; When can diastasis recti be diagnosed? Some are suggesting DR can't properly be diagnosed until a year post-partum. Peter explains why it is a mistake to say so and leads to bigger problems down the line. He gets VERY passionate about this one. Why the government's new "obesity drive" is missing the point. After a long discussion with somebody about the new obesity drive by Boris Johnson, Peter explains why he believes there is almost no benefit to a pre-watershed advertising ban and he thinks that government policy should stop being catered towards the lowest common denominator. In the news this week ; This study about the effects of alcohol on brainhealth. I know it's not a fun subject but it's quite an important one and I reckon more people should know about this. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "Down" (Stripped version) by Mikey Geiger Feat Jessie Villa

May 16, 2021

Send us a text After last week's internet problems, we have a triumphant return (If I do say so myself) Peter talks about setting goals and what the single most important question is that most people forget to ask; What are you willing to give up? Has your PT/ coach/boss told you what you need to do to achieve your goals? He also touches on a "I am qualified so I am an expert" discussion he had with somebody this week. Just because somebody has studied something that doesn't mean they're any good at their job. We all know that one useless person in the office, why would you think Drs/personal trainers/ dieticians etc. are any different? And what can you do to make sure you don't end up working with the wrong person? In the news this week ; Another book about health by a doctor, an A&E doctor this time.Peter talks about the problems with books and articles by people such as this. Nothing against the Dr, I'm sure he's amazing, but the book is a waste of money. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "Forever anyway" by Emorie

May 2, 2021

Send us a text Peter answers some questions he recieved this week. "Where to start when you want to start exercising again after a long time if you have no diastasis but are just a little bit unfit?" How long should you spend in the gym? What sort of exercises should you do? Should you lift light or heavy? How intense should it be? And how long should you do cardio for? Here's a little link to a download of that 7th heaven session Peter spoke about. No email address, no signup required. In the news this week; Peter touches on the social media blackout this weekend and the horrific messages some people, especially women, seem to get online. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "Into the water" by Lost Portals for a very nice chilled sound.

Apr 25, 2021

Send us a text Peter waffles about the dietary-theory of 12 kinds of hunger . Is this legit or is this just a whole bunch of psychobabble to make weightloss sound more complicated than it really is? He's also talking about "exercise for weightloss". Gyms are opening up again in Scotland and a LOT of women have been emailing in asking what the best exercise for weightloss is. He explains why exercising for weightloss is a collosal waste of time. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "OMW" by Dr. Delight for a nice old skool sound.

Apr 18, 2021

Send us a text Yet another podcast where a large chunk of it is taken up by Peter talking about Diastasis Recti. There seems to be a BIG misconception about whether exercise can make your diastasis recti worse or not. Some studies are now claiming that "No, certain exercises (sit-ups/crunches etc) can not make DR worse." whereas the commonly held "belief" said that they can. Peter talks about exactly what the problem is here; The DEFINITION of diastasis recti is not broad enough. As Peter explains; ALL exercise can make diastasis worse. And, at the same time, NO exercises can actually make diastasis worse. It all depends on how you perform the exercises and what you actually class as diastasis recti. The definition of diastasis recti, as used by a lot of post-natal personal trainers and physios, does not go far enough and is not broad enough. If you do not include muscle functionality in your definition you're missing a massive, and very important, chunk of what diastasis recti actually is. And this is what causes some people to not see any results when they try a post-partum program. This, once again, is the difference between working with a geniune expert and "someone who also does post-natal stuff". In the news this week; Peter touches on the tragedy with Peloton treadmills. In case you were not aware, these things are NOT safe to be used around small children or animals. In fact, Peter thinks Peloton is irresponsible for not issuing a warning to all their users and giving all their customers the option of a refund or a fix. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "Hennything is possible" by Elijah

Apr 11, 2021

Send us a text Peter had an extra coffee this afternoon and it really shows. He waffles, at a million words per minute, about "above navel diastasis recti". Basically this is where you do not have a gap below the belly button but you do above it. This in response to a couple of emails about it this week where members with above navel DR had some questions; Why do we/should we still work the lower part of the core when the gap is mainly above the bellybutton? Should we treat above navel DR differently from below navel or open DR? Can above navel be healed in the same way that open DR can? etc. Peter talks about all this and explains why a "well-thought-out" post-natal program will help with this whereas "diastasis safe" workouts are likely to make it worse rather than better and why a poorly thought-out post-natal program won't help it at all. In the news this week; This article on the BBC. Essentially it's about a report from the Women and Equalities Committee. In it they urge the scrapping of BMI as a measurement which Peter believes is a mistake. The problem with BMI, as he sees it, is not with BMI as a measurement but with the people applying it as a strict measurement of health. Peter argues that BMI is a pretty decent indicator of expected health BUT that it just shouldn't be the sole one. So the problem is with the doctors/medical professionals applying it rather than the measurement itsself. He also argues that this incorrect application of BMI, and fake pictures on the internet, is responsible for a psychological problem with the measurement rather than the actual BMI tool. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; (Since everyone is now into sea shanties for no reason whatsoever) "The Coast of High Barbary" by Fare Ye Well.

Apr 4, 2021

Send us a text Tonight Peter waffles about consistency and perseverance. He was talking to someone this week who had tried 2 post-partum exercise programs in the past year and neither had given her any results with her diastasis recti. A lot of the diastasis recti support forums are full of women with the same experience. And the problem for these ladies is almost inevitably the same. So Peter talks about that and has the solution, explaining why Consistency and Perseverance are the two most important things when it comes to any sort of rehab exercise. He also talks about weightlifting with Diastasis Recti. Can you/should you lift heavy things? How heavy can you safely go? How can you make sure you're lifting safely? When can you start lifting things? In the news this week; Just loads of crappy studies, and depressing news articles about subjects we spoke about before so we're leaving that for this week :) Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; (Since everyone is now into sea shanties for no reason whatsoever) "The Coast of High Barbary" by Fare Ye Well.

Mar 28, 2021

Send us a text Tonight Peter responds to a question he had about "Intuitive Eating". One of his clients has been trying this "diet" for a while, after buying the book about it, but can't seem to get it right and is even gaining weight. Peter explains the problem with Intuitive Eating for weightloss and what you can do to do it successfully, without spending money on the book! He also talks about the bullshit artists in the wellness world after an experience he had with a prospective guest this week. So how can you weed out the nonsense-peddlers? In the news this week; This article about cheat days and why personal trainers, such as Scott Laidler, who say you can have a cheat day once a week are wrong. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "Nowhere I can go" by The Stolen Orchestra

Mar 21, 2021

Send us a text Tonight Peter apologises for last weeks "weak....very weak" episode. After that discusses he different kinds of post-partum backpain. What causes them and how to fix them. Backpain from being pregnant and backpain from doing "mum" things are not the same and they require a different focus when trying to resolve them. In the news this week; This study , once again, linking gut-health to overall heath and healthy aging. Why you should really start to take some sort of probiotic and make sure you have a varied diet. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "Ghost of my heart" by Ramona Woolf

Mar 14, 2021

Send us a text It's the 100th episode of the Healthy Post Natal Body podcast and boy is Peter waffling through this episode! Tonight Peter discusses the importance of hydration, and what to drink, and diet for post-natal recovery..including diastasis recti. Why a PERSONALISED approach is key to good post-natal health. In the news this week; Language matters. There is only one story in the news in the UK this week and that is the tragic murder of Sarah Everard. On the back of this a lot has been made about the language we use every day and it's something Peter has spoken about in the past, but on a different subject. So we're back on the "language matters" subject today, because it really does. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "All night" by Nu Alkemi$t (Feat Jessie Villa).

Mar 7, 2021

Send us a text We love a good Q&A session and you have responded with some excellent questions when we asked you a couple of days ago. Peter does his biggest Q and A session yet; How can I speed up my post-natal recovery? How to spot a good post-natal exercise program, and how to spot a bad one. Do you need to take fitness supplements during pregnancy or postpartum? Is a 28-day challenge a good idea for someone who only recently gave birth? Why you shouldn't run before you can walk...or indeed hold your pee in. When can I REALLY start to train after a C-section and what should I start with? I have Diastasis Recti from my last birth and am pregnant again. Is it safe? I am doing a lot of core work why is my Diastasis Recti not improving? I healed my DR now I want to lose weight but increase my musclemass. Can I do both at the same time? In the news this week; No consensus on why exercise works for chronic back pain ? If you suffer from lower back-pain you might want to hang around for this bit. A review of many studies has found that, despite decades of studies, scientists still can't agree on WHY exercise works for lower back-pain. Peter will go through why this is important to remember because not all back-pain is created equal. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "I tried to call" by Ramona Woolf.

Feb 28, 2021

Send us a text Peter interviews Viktoriya Yurkovetskiy. Viktoriya is an IBCLC (Lactation Consultant) working with families and organizations We are talking all things breastfeeding related. Breastfeeding expectations vs reality. How breastfeeding isn't meant to be painful. Myths vs breastfeeding truths and how to prepare yourself during pregnancy. How to incorporate breastfeeding into going back to work. How businesses and organisation can help support the breastfeeding woman. Why it makes sense for any business to support women and make breastfeeding friendly changes. And the top 3 tips for women as well as the top 2 most important things to do for businesses. You can find Viktoriya at www.corporatebreastfeedingsupport.com If you're a business owner/HR person I would strongly recommend getting in touch with her to see how she can help your employees get the most out of working for you. She's on Linkedin Find her on Facebook Follow her on Instagram And on Twitter In the news this week; absolutely nothing! Not a single decent article or study came out this week so Peter could just sit back, relax and think of ideas on how to improve HPNB. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "The other side" by Snow Bones.

Feb 21, 2021

Send us a text Peter interviews Catherine O’Brien a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the founder of HappyWithBaby.com . She's the author of Happy With Baby: Essential Relationship Advice When Partners Become Parents. She also acts as a California state co-coordinator for Postpartum Support International and also helped to establish A Mother’s Heart in Sacramento, where mothers with perinatal and anxiety disorders go to receive support. Additionally, she participates in the Sacramento Maternal Mental Health Collaborative. In short; she has qualifications and experience coming out the wazoo! We are talking about the difference between expectations and the reality of the relationship between parents once the baby is there. Things like; We have a great relationship, how hard could adding a baby to this be? The feeling of "grief" for your old life. That it's quite natural but can make you feel really guilty at the same time. How every parent has their own learning curve when it comes to dealing with a baby and how important taking that into account is. There is no set "right or wrong" way to do many things and many parents can have a different approach from each other. How to negotiate that part of your parenting relationship and not have that negatively impact the relationship between the parents. She has some tremendous insight into what you can do to keep the relationship going well, and even improve on it post-partum. Once you've listened to the podcast I strongly recommend joining Catherine's FREE online Facebook community where she provides weekly Facebook Lives with practical tips and encouragment for new parents, as well as interviews with experts. As you'd expect Catherine can be found on all Social Media platforms www.facebook.com/happywithbaby www.instagram.com/happywithbaby www.pinterest.com/happywithbaby www.youtube.com/channel/UCHjQsIZXUU0a7e0fCtkgYkA So check them out as well. In the news this week; A "Fascinating", well..fascinating if you're Peter, study about the detrimental impact of Ketogenic diets. Ketogenic Diets are linked with Cardiac Fibrosis which means that you really don't want to be on them unless you need to be for a medical condition. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "Crashing down" by Johanna Cranitch

Feb 14, 2021

Send us a text Peter interviews Rebecca Michi. Rebecca is a sleep consultant with some tremendous insights into how to get your children to sleep better. We are talking everything from early post-natal sleep to sleep training when they get a bit older. Is there such a thing as "a good or a bad" sleeper? What is actually realistic for a young baby? Why the first 12 weeks are not the time to start sleep training. How your child's temperament affects their sleep and how you can help them sleep better by taking this into account. How not every child needs the same amount of sleep. And how, if you're happy with how your child is sleeping, you don't have to change anything. In the News this week; If you read any papers at all you'll likely have come across stories like these " Overweight later in life can prolong longevity " In the Telegraph a nd various other news outlets (ABS, NBC etc.) The study they refer to is this one; and the conclusion the media seem to have taken from this is completely wrong. Peter will go through why the media's "interpretation" is flawed and why you can usually ignore the media when it comes to interpretations of studies. You can find Rebecca on Facebook and Instagram , by checking out https://childrenssleepconsultant.com/ where you will find loads of great resources or by going the SlumberAcademy website Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "Storytime Lullaby" by Solitude

Feb 7, 2021

Send us a text Peter interviews Fozia Haynes. Fozia is the founder of Bodyotics , the pelvic floor specialists. We are talking all things pelvic floor related but not in a horrible, dry, too-much-jargon sort of way. This is a great chat that will answer a lot of women's questions about pelvic floor issues they might be having. Why the pelvic floor is important. We're talking when you can/should you start pelvic floor exercises. Whether it's ever too late to start them, what you can do about leakage even later in life. And how to most effectively train the pelvic floor. Other than going to their lovely website , you can also find Bodyotics on Instagram where they have loads of great content. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "Seems so vivid" by Snow Bones

Jan 31, 2021

Send us a text Peter interviews Dillon Hill, one of the mad geniuses behind livingforanother.com , an amazing project about kindness and doing something for others. We are talking everything to do with selflessness, kindness and the cool things they do at livingforanother.com and their "invest in Kindness" project. In the news this week; A fascinating study , in mice, that shows that the gut biome can have an effect on early post-partum maternal behaviour which, in turn, can cause growth to be stunted in off-spring. In short; having a healthy gut-biome is likely to have a positive impact on your mental state early after giving birth. It's a fascinating read and it goes back to what we spoke about earlier with regards to the importance of the gut-biome. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "End of August" by McCall

Jan 31, 2021

Send us a text Peter interviews Heather Vickery, a success and leadership coach and host of The Brave Files podcast . She is a mother of 4 (!!!) daughters and author of 2 gratitude books/journals; Gratitude Journal "Shift your focus" and Grow Grateful ; "A gratitude journal for kids and families" which you can find on Amazon . Almost more important than that; she is one of those rare people that you can listen to for 30 minutes and immediately feel better at the end of it. We are talking how to prevent yourself getting stuck in the "mum role", or indeed get out of that role once you are stuck in it. We also hit on how it's OK, indeed necessary, to put yourself first sometimes (or at least take care of yourself) And the tremendous power of gratitude. Heather shares one or two great tips on how you can feel better by just making small changes to the way your approach life and the language you use. And, because she is ridiculously kind, she has thrown in a goodie for you lovely HPNB podcast listeners; The first person that emails her and mentions the show will get a 30-minute 1:1 session. The email is heather@vickeryandco.com If you loved listening to this episode and want to know more about Heather she has a FREE Facebook community www.facebook.com/groups/BraveOnPurpose Her Twitter and Instagram handles are @VickeryandCo And, finally, her website is www.VickeryandCo.com where you can find some amazing free resources as well. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "Stand our Ground" by Dreamlamp.

Jan 24, 2021

Send us a text Peter interviews Guang Ming Whitley author of Zuo Yuezi: An American Mother's Guide to Chinese Postpartum Recovery . Zuo Yuezi, also called "sitting the month" is a post-partum recovery approach used in China, and in some form or another in many other countries around the world. There is a lot to this practise that makes sense for a new mum to do. Guang Ming did this after the birth of her son, her daughter, and her twins and wrote a book about it which is a must read for another wondering if there is a better way to spend the first 30 days post-partum. In the news this week; This is the sort of thing the British government should be sorting ASAP. It is not acceptable that women should see their kids go without medication because of any new rules. We shouldn't have to smuggle medication across the border like we're living in Gaza, for god's sake. Also check out episode 91, which ties in nicely with this interview. That was an interview with Doula "Jothemomma" which is a great one to listen to. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "Pray for rain" by Half Measure.

Jan 24, 2021

Send us a text Peter interviews Jordan Klein, a doula with a passion for education about everything pre- and post-natal. As Jo says; the "mistake" most women make when they are pregnant is thinking that they will be told everything they need to know, and this is just not the case. So, for you lucky people, she's agreed to come on to the Healthy Post natal Body podcast and chat to yours truly. What should every woman know about the pre- and post-natal journey? What is the reality of pregnancy, and the labour process, versus what most women think is going to happen. What are the benefits of having a doula guide you through your pregnancy and labour. What is currently missing from most pre-natal classes and how do different hospitals have different procedures? It's a very enlightening chat and, if you are currently expecting (or indeed are planning another addition to the family) this is well worth a listen. You can follow Jo on TikTok or Instagram where she shares a TONNE is information in very handy and fun-to-follow videos by searching @jothemama The "In the News this week" is after episode 92 of the podcast which is an interview with GM Whitley which we are releasing as a double header because it ties in beautifully with this episode. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "Cost of Living" by Brent Wood (Feat Kanene)

Jan 17, 2021

Send us a text Peter interviews Bracha Goetz, author of children's books and an amazing memoir in which she shares her story about dealing with overeating.. Believe me when I say she brings a whole new level of positive energy to the podcast! We're talking "The 5 levels of pleasure". A teaching in the Talmud which gives perspective on, and can help with, many things such as over-eating. It's about learning to find true joy in everything and it's a fascinating listen. We're also talking about the trappings of social media and how to prevent your child falling into the "I want to be famous" trap that seems to be so easy to fall into. You can find Bracha's amazing books on Amazon . Just click the little link. Your children will love them! "In the news this week"; Not an awful lot to do with health so nothing at all. Just enjoy the interview :) Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "Cookies" by Dresden, The Flamingo

Jan 10, 2021

Send us a text Peter waffles for 25 minutes talking about why GPs are the last people to listen to about healthy living. Other than that crazy aunt who "doesn't believe in vaccines", of course. This in response to an email about last week's podcast in which he mentioned that some people, GPs, shouldn't be writing books about healthy eating and living. Also, in HPNB podcast related news; Peter is doing a TONNE of interviews over the next few weeks with various experts and specialists so keep your eyes out for those episodes coming up. In the news this week , other than the obvious Trump related stuff, there was this litte "nugget" about teachers being at much higher risk of catching Covid than the general population. And it's worth reminding pregnant, and newly post-partum women why being extra careful is a good idea. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "Empire" by Lost Portals

Jan 3, 2021

Send us a text Peter waffles, and rants, for a whole 36 minutes talking about how the health and fitness industry is designed to make you fail, and how to avoid falling into those traps. From, "You need to exercise 3 x 1hr a week" which you hear in all gyms, to "Buy my weightloss book because I'm a GP", "Veganuary" and "28 day challenges", he's covering everything in this episode. "In the news this week" ; It's the first week of the New Year so all the papers are filled with weightloss books and diet books. Usually from people whose books you really don't need to buy. He goes through this terribly headlined article by Dr Rangan Chatterjee or this outrageously ridiculous nonsense peddled as SMART by Dr Michael Mosley. If you are looking for a straight-up weightloss thing then Peter has a suggestion for that as well. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "Oh" by Jessie Villa and Nu Alkemi$t

Dec 27, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles for 25 minutes as he goes through his 3 favourite Fitness Youtube channels. AthleanX Redefining Strength Vahva Fitness And then he talks briefly about the importance of understanding what your needs and likes are when choosing a coach/personal trainer. As the above channels show, they are all phenomenal at what they do but they also all have a very different approach. the same goes for Personal Trainers you choose to work with. Just because someone has a post-natal certification that doesn't mean they will be the right fit for you. "In the news this week" ; 5G, oh yes, the Telecommunications masts. After reading this article about a British Lib Dem MP ( Wera Hobhouse) joining the mass ranks of the ill-informed Peter couldn't help himself and thought it best to point out why you shouldn't always listen to politicians. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot or rate the podcast. Playing us out; "A minor struggle" by Ryan Saranich

Dec 20, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles for 25 minutes and answers 2 questions; Can you help heal Diastasis Recti during pregnancy? and; Do Ab-wraps work for healing Diastasis? "In the news this week" ; It's this article about Prof. Anne Abbot who made the "crazy" suggestion that lifestyle changes could help prevent strokes. It's very interesting how many people still don't believe that the SINGLE most important thing is your lifestyle. And this goes for absolutely anything to do with health. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot or rate the podcast. Playing us out; "Chanterelle" by Isaac Joel

Dec 13, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles for half an hour telling the story of "the fat dietician" (her words, not mine) or "giving people advice when you don't follow any yourself" and the trappings of this. How is it unhealthy for YOU to give others advice?. "Do as I say, not as I do" being one of the most stupid sayings someone can actually utter. He also talks about the podcast going back to once a week again and the new format! That's right, we have a format now! With a new segment called "In the news this week" where the focus is on a health-related story that made the news this week. A little in-depth look where we go through whatever story and answer some questions about that, provide some clarity about it that usually goes missing in the newspapers. Today it's a very brief one on this little article on the BBC website about a report released this week that stated that "summer holidays were a trigger for the second wave" which, to Peter at least, was a real "Like, DUH Obv!" moment. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot or rate the podcast. Playing us out; "Paint the fence" by IMPSCR

Dec 9, 2020

Send us a text Peter talks about eating and exercise for weightloss. Why is it soo difficult for people to lose weight by doing what has worked for others? Why is there no one size fits all solution?...or is there? Just not in the way that one diet works for everyone. Why do people get "intuitive eating" wrong? It's not complicated, in fact it might be more straightforward than you think, but it does require some effort. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot or rate the podcast. Playing us out; "Sleepy May" by Luca Severino

Dec 6, 2020

Send us a text Peter answers some more emails this evening. He talks about post-natal back pain, baby Bjorns and why boxing classes are soo much better than Yoga or Pilates classes for post-natal women. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot or rate the podcast. Playing us out; "Black and blue" by Andrew Stanton

Dec 2, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles about focus in this episode. Watching an episode of Cesar Milan's "Dog Whisperer" reminded him to chat about focus as it's something he brings up with his clients a lot but doesn't mention on the podcast too often. So whether you're trying to train a puppy, an old dog or are struggling with your own training/ diet etc. a little bit, this episode is for you. The importance of NOT focussing on what you want to achieve but instead focussing on what you NEED to do. It's a really important distinction. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot or rate the podcast. Playing us out; "Canine Caviar" by Mikey Geiger

Nov 29, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles through half an hourtalking about the ease of healthy choices. How to make healthy choices with food and exercise. No, not the "eat a piece of fruit instead of a Snickers" but advice you can, and want to, actually use. And some that might save you money! We're also talking briefly on Diastasis Recti and the"depth of the gap". Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot or rate the podcast. Playing us out; "Poema" by Frederico Ferrandina

Nov 25, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles through half an hour trying to clear up some common misconceptions about pre- and post-natal exercise. What kind of exercise can you start doing pre-natal? How crunches are completely safe to do post-natal. The impact of food on diastasis recti. And there's a brief mention of black friday sales and how they should not be necessary for something as essential as post-natal exercise/rehab exercise Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot or rate the podcast. Playing us out; "Turn it up" by Lil' Red Sky

Nov 22, 2020

Send us a text Peter talks to Ashley Barlow about post-natal mental health, and it's many forms. We are convering many, many topics tonight. We're talking expectations Vs reality. What can happen when a pregnancy becomes a difficult one, second child "guilt", post-natal depression and anxiety. The importance of getting help, and where to get it. It's a very frank and open conversation which is well worth a listen. Thanks very much to Ashley for coming on and being so open about her own journey. If more women could speak about their experience with this degree of openess and honesty that would really help a lot of people. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot or rate the podcast. Playing us out; "Onward home" by Ryan Saranich

Nov 18, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles about many things; He quotes Sebastian Bach (Skid row, not the classical dude) and talks about the problem of an "acceptance mindset". He had a conversation with a medical professional this week who herself was waiting for a Diastasis Recti surgery on the NHS which was another eye opener when it comes to the strange mindset people find themselves in. Why, when many thousands of women have shown you it can be done, do you still believe your Diastasis Recti can't be healed through exercise? He also touches on the difference between "DR safe" and "DR rehab" exercise as they are not the same thing. and finally he explains why we did not put the " Covid and Pregnancy " blog out earlier. The simple answer is; We were waiting for studies to make sure we were not guessing our way through it. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot or rate the podcast. Playing us out; "Hard to believe" by Half Measure

Nov 15, 2020

Send us a text Peter talks to Jake King about healthy eating. That's healthy eating for yourself, for your kids, your relationship with food and cooking. How to find time to cook without giving yourself up, cooking as a form of stress relief etc. etc. It's a tremendous chat and you'll be surprised at how fast an hour and 10 minutes can fly past! Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot or rate the podcast. Playing us out; "Make it out" by Mayr

Nov 11, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles about mycotoxins in response to an email from a listener. Should you worry about them? And, if not, why not? He also discusses this article he found on the BBC website. Has your child "forgotten" how to use a knife and fork during lockdown? And finally we are talking diet and diastasis recti. More specifically, how should you adapt your diet when you have Diastasis Recti? Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot or rate the podcast. Playing us out; "Pray for rain" by Half Measure

Nov 8, 2020

Send us a text We're talking gestational diabetes with Laura. Laura is a mother of two, a boy and a girl, who had gestational diabetes during both her pregnancies. More than that, she knows A LOT about it and is a very engaging story-teller and therefore you'll want to listen to this one. So what causes gestational diabetes? What are the symptoms and how is it managed/treated? How does it change your pregnancy journey? And how the severity can escalate from one pregnancy to the next and how the management changes when it's more severe. We're also talking about what happens when labour is induced as that is something that happens when you have gestational diabetes. Laura talks us through her entire experience; the good, the not so great and the unexpected benefits that came out of this. Like I said; It's a very engaging story, well told and the 50 minutes or so will breeze past. If you think "Hey, I have something to say on a health, or motherhood, related subject" then why not get in touch and be a guest yourself? info@healthypostnatalbody.com is the email address to us. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the weekly competitions and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Tell your friends about the free 3 months of post-natal exercise programming they can get just by signing up to healthypostnatalbody.com. They'll love you for saving them some money and the more people sign-up the longer we can keep it going! Playing us out; "Playing with my heart" by Daniel King

Nov 4, 2020

Send us a text Peter talks about the US election and how, in this day and age, it's disappointing that soo many people have abandoned decency and kindness as a prerequisite in our political leaders. It also seems to be the way of businesses making decisions and that gave Peter a bit of time to reminisce about why he started up HPNB. And then, thank goodness, he moved on to HPNB and post-natal things such as 28-day weightloss challenges for post-natal women :) Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the weekly competitions and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Tell your friends about the free 3 months of post-natal exercise programming they can get just by signing up to healthypostnatalbody.com. They'll love you for saving them some money and the more people sign-up the longer we can keep it going! Playing us out; "Cross-stitched dreams" by Solitude

Nov 1, 2020

Send us a text Peter talks about the problem following everyone on social media and believing all those who have "a secret solution" to your problem. A shortcut will inevitably lead to a longer recovery. We're also talking about the uselessness of doing Youtube routines for post-natal recovery, unless something is done in the right order you're not helping yourself. And he talks about the importance of tackling the main cause of a problem. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the weekly competitions and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Tell your friends about the free 3 months of post-natal exercise programming they can get just by signing up to healthypostnatalbody.com. They'll love you for saving them some money and the more people sign-up the longer we can keep it going! Playing us out; "Same, Same" by Avatar

Oct 28, 2020

Send us a text Peter talks about the difference between "blame" and "responsibility". After last Sunday's podcast he had a couple of emails from people so he thought he';d better clear that bit up. Someone else can be to blame for the position you find yourself in but that doesn't mean they are responsibile for getting you out. So there is 10 minutes on that and then he moves on to a great comment he had from another listener from Italy, or Spain, who said that they don't diagnose Diastasis Recti until you're a year post-partum. So when is the best time to diagnose DR? Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the weekly competitions! Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Tell your friends about the free 3 months of post-natal exercise programming they can get just by signing up to healthypostnatalbody.com. They'll love you for saving them some money and the more people sign-up the longer we can keep it going! Playing us out; "Pause for Peace" by Joshua Spacht

Oct 25, 2020

Send us a text Peter talks personal responsibility and how you, and you alone, are responsible for your health. This in response to an email he had from a listener waiting on an NHS operation for Diastasis Recti. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the weekly competitions! Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Tell your friends about the free 3 months of post-natal exercise programming they can get just by signing up to healthypostnatalbody.com. They'll love you for saving them some money and the more people sign-up the longer we can keep it going! Playing us out; "Carry me" by Mikey Geiger

Oct 21, 2020

Send us a text Peter talks Swiss cheese and how we quite often take the wrong approach when it comes to improving our lives. Whether it's health, fitness, diet, mental health or work quite often it's how we go about changing, rather than the change itsself, that's holding us back. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the weekly competitions! Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Tell your friends about the free 3 months of post-natal exercise programming they can get just by signing up to healthypostnatalbody.com. They'll love you for saving them some money and the more people sign-up the longer we can keep it going! Playing us out; "Lily of the field" by Visitants

Oct 18, 2020

Send us a text Peter talks "HUEL". (The Meal replacement shake) There have been a lot of ads online for this stuff recently. Is it safe? Is it OK as a meal replacement? And then he answers the "Should you really consider taking meal replacements when you don't have a medical condition?" And we're talking hypermobility and Diastasis Recti. Why a good Post-natal program can really work to your advantage when you're hypermobile Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the weekly competitions! Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Tell your friends about the free 3 months of post-natal exercise programming they can get just by signing up to healthypostnatalbody.com. They'll love you for saving them some money and the more people sign-up the longer we can keep it going! Playing us out; "Wise guys" by Dresden, The Flamingo

Oct 14, 2020

Send us a text Peter had some feedback on last Sunday's Covid-19 episode so he goes through one or two points raised. If not closing the restaurants then what should we do? Are you saying you're not taking Covid seriously? (Spoiler alert; the answer to that question is "No, I'm taking it more seriously than most") We're also talking potatoes and how people most people on a low carb diet don't understand why/how the low carb diets work. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the weekly competitions! Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Tell your friends about the free 3 months of post-natal exercise programming they can get just by signing up to healthypostnatalbody.com. They'll love you for saving them some money and the more people sign-up the longer we can keep it going! Playing us out; "The time is now" by Dreamlamp

Oct 11, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles about Covid-19 and answers one or two questions that are pertinent for pregnant and recently post-natal women. What, if anything, should those women look out for and do? He also goes over the new restrictions in Scotland and the rUK (which are never ever the same for some reason) and asks if the new restrictions make sense/are fair. He's had a look at the evidence paper for Scotland and has one or two comments..mainly suprise at people being surprised that the numbers went back up. And then we look at the problem all these restrictions pose for mums-to-be and new mums. And it, again, becomes quite clear that the NHS is failing women spectacularly. So what can we do? Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the weekly competitions! Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Tell your friends about the free 3 months of post-natal exercise programming they can get just by signing up to healthypostnatalbody.com. They'll love you for saving them some money and the more people sign-up the longer we can keep it going! Playing us out; "Oceanscraper" by xJWill

Oct 7, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles about support groups. Is your support group actually holding you back/preventing you from taking action and resolving the issues you're dealing with? He talks about an experience HPNB had this week which opened our eyes to this particular problem. Also, Diastasis Recti and back pain..why is the link still not acknowledged as much as it should? Oh and just in case you didn't know this yet; Post-Natal health advice should not have to come with a payment plan! Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the weekly competitions! Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Tell your friends about the free 3 months of post-natal exercise programming they can get just by signing up to healthypostnatalbody.com. They'll love you for saving them some money and the more people sign-up the longer we can keep it going! Playing us out; "One night more" by St Emmelia

Oct 4, 2020

Send us a text Peter answers 2 questions he came across this week. The first is; I’m just at a point where I feel I can start to get into a routine and get on top of my Diastasis recti BUT I’ve just found out I’m pregnant again. Is there anything is should or should not be doing? And the second; Why is my gap getting bigger? Did some physio after my baby pp7 months but now my gap is getting bigger again?? Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the weekly competitions! Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Tell your friends about the free 3 months of post-natal exercise programming they can get just by signing up to healthypostnatalbody.com. They'll love you for saving them some money and the more people sign-up the longer we can keep it going! Playing us out; "Unbreakable" by Eko

Sep 30, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles about the uterus and the menstrual cycle. Why should you take your period into account when training? He also briefly touches on why women should ALWAYS train differently from men. It's not that you shouldn't lift heavy, or train hard, but there are differences. And he announces the winner of the "mommy needs" competition from Friday. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the weekly competitions! Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Tell your friends about the free 3 months of post-natal exercise programming they can get just by signing up to healthypostnatalbody.com. They'll love you for saving them some money and the more people sign-up the longer we can keep it going! Playing us out; "Feel Something" by Mikey Geiger

Sep 27, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles about motivation. The problem with starting something (diet, exercise or anything really) before you're mentally ready to start is that you're very likely to fail in achieving your goal. People who have failed before, because they made a half-hearted attempt the first time, are MUCH more likely to not try again. So he shares his tips for making sure you're good to start and then keep up that work-ethic. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Tell your friends about the free 3 months of post-natal exercise programming they can get just by signing up to healthypostnatalbody.com. They'll love you for saving them some money and the more people sign-up the longer we can keep it going! Playing us out; "Stimi" by Mayr

Sep 23, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles for 30 minutes about breathing and how it is THE SINGLE most important thing for your post-natal recovery. He then talks about when you should/can start exercising post-partum. Why the advice to "rest, rest, rest for months" is pretty bad. And how big is "normal" for a 2 weeks post-partum stomach?? Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Tell your friends about the free 3 months of post-natal exercise programming they can get just by signing up to healthypostnatalbody.com. They'll love you for saving them some money and the more people sign-up the longer we can keep it going! Playing us out; "Spring Waltz" by Caleb Etheridge.

Sep 20, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles for 30 minutes about ignoring the gossip/lifestyle magazines when it comes to health advice. An example being this article about protein deficiency in "Stylist" magazine. It's nothing against the magazines as such, they just don't really know how to source geniune experts as the above article shows. He also elaborates on the problem of titles in the Health and Fitness industry; "Holistic nutritionist, Nutritional Expert, Personal Trainer, Post-Natal Fitness Specialist" etc. etc. These titles don't mean anything and that's a real problem. And then we go back to proper post-natal stuff as he goes over some benefits of Post-Natal massage (Remember we have a Facebook competition on this week) AND we're talking food hangovers! Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Tell your friends about the free 3 months of post-natal exercise programming they can get just by signing up to healthypostnatalbody.com. They'll love you for saving them some money and the more people sign-up the longer we can keep it going! Playing us out; "Raise your voice (Hear it echo)" by Emorie.

Sep 16, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles for 30 minutes talking about Wetherspoons, and unrealistic expectations. How to train towards your goals AND a cheat/hack to make fruit feel like a proper dessert! Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Tell your friends about the free 3 months of post-natal exercise programming they can get just by signing up to healthypostnatalbody.com. They'll love you for saving them some money and the more people sign-up the longer we can keep it going! Playing us out; "Moon Carrot, Rust" by Isaac Joel.

Sep 13, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles his way through another 30 minute episode. We're talking the principle of the 5-second rule of dropped food and how that should not apply to taking a holiday during a pandemic or when you should start to exercise and eat healthy. And the importance of core training for athletes. Training the core is quite often overlooked by pro athletes, including top level football players. Peter will tell you the story of a former top-level talent who lost his career because he never did any core specific training. If you always ignore your core in a gym, you will pay the price at some stage of your life..this is no different for professionals. And he touches on why you should start training as soon as you find out you're pregnant. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Tell your friends about the free 3 months of post-natal exercise programming they can get just by signing up to healthypostnatalbody.com. They'll love you for saving them some money and the more people sign-up the longer we can keep it going! Playing us out; "Brighter, Deeper" by Visitants.

Sep 9, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles his way through another great 30 minute episode. He talks about being a hypocrite, and why the 3 months free programming offer might come to an end next month. What to REALLY do to support small business. The "all or nothing mentality" that works against him. He also explains why 10 minutes of targeted exercise per day ONLY works for rehab style exercise and is useless for weightloss/over-all health. AND the importance of building a little winning streak. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Tell your friends about the free 3 months of post-natal exercise programming they can get just by signing up to healthypostnatalbody.com. They'll love you for saving them some money and the more people sign-up the longer we can keep it going!

Sep 6, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles his way through some questions. We touch on why the lower part of your belly can still be round even though you've done a lot of core exercises. The problem with "wishing" for things such a Diastasis Surgery on the NHS. And the problem with the business of being "woke". He explains why he's not a feminist :) OH, and the winner of Wednesday's competition will be announced! Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Tell your friends about the free 3 months of post-natal exercise programming they can get just by signing up to healthypostnatalbody.com. They'll love you for saving them some money! Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; " Sonata Romantique G Maj" by Wild Wonder

Sep 2, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles his way through tonight's episode and it's all about books! Why you shouldn't believe everything you read and, more importantly, why you should read the below 3 books! Head to our Facebook/Instagram pages if you'd like to win a copy of all 3 books for FREE!!! If you are lucky enough to possess a human body, and a passing interest in health and happiness, you should defnitely read these 3. The must reads are; Giulia Enders; "Gut" Maya Angelou; "Letter to my daughter" Bill Bryson; "The body; A Guide for occupants" For your chance to win a copy of all 3; All you have to do is like us on Facebook and/or follow us on Instagram and tag a friend you think might like to do so as well. For every person you tag you will get an entry in the draw and we'll announce the winner on Sunday! You can choose from Kindle versions or Hardcopies, whatever your preference is fine by us. And, of course, it doesn't matter where in the world you are! We ship anywhere. They really are amazing reads and it's a great prize. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Tell your friends about the free 3 months of post-natal exercise programming they can get just by signing up to healthypostnatalbody.com. They'll love you for saving them some money! Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Long Drive" by Half Measure

Aug 30, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles his way through tonight's episode wondering about the " shopping trolley problem ". He would argue that decent people return a trolley rather than abandon it. So we're talking about doing the right thing because it's the right thing. Wearing a mask, not being a racist etc. etc. He also talks about the biggest problem with the "80-20 rule" when it comes to "clean eating". You can not get results if you do the wrong thing 20% of the time. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Tell your friends about the free 3 months of post-natal exercise programming they can get just by signing up to healthypostnatalbody.com. They'll love you for saving them some money! Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Into Love" by Emorie

Aug 26, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles his way through 3 Diastasis Recti related questions and myths. The 2 myths; 1; "Certain Exercises are unsafe when you have Diastasis Recti". Are they though, are they really ? Can you use weighted hulahoops, do crunches, planks etc.? 2; "Doming of the stomach is always Diastasis Recti" And we answer the big question we were asked; "Why is there only help available at the early stages of Diastasis Recti recovery?" Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Tell your friends about the free 3 months of post-natal exercise programming they can get just by signing up to healthypostnatalbody.com. They'll love you for saving them some money! Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Better than two" by Visitants

Aug 23, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles for a solid 25 minutes going on about why it's important to ask the right expert for advice. In his example; If you're paying your PT for weightloss advice you're wasting your money as most PTs are idiots when it comes to weightloss. He also shows you how to spend your money more efficiently if weightloss is your goal. And we have some VERY EXCITING things coming up at HPNB HQ, with some ridiculous competitions, which you'll hear more about over the next few weeks. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Tell your friends about the free 3 months of post-natal exercise programming they can get just by signing up to healthypostnatalbody.com. They'll love you for saving them some money! Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Cross Stitched Dreams" by Solitude

Aug 19, 2020

Send us a text Peter is not in the best of moods as his Nr1 kitten hasn't been home for a few days but he has found the time to waffle about Anterior Pelvic Tilt. Did you know 75% of ALL women suffer from this?? Quite often women think they have Diastasis Recti but it's actually something else. Yes, you can have the domed stomach and "the mum tum" without having Diastasis Recti. So what causes it and how can you fix it? And Peter explains why we ALWAYS tackle Anterior Pelvic Tilt in the HPNB program. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Tell your friends about the free 3 months of post-natal exercise programming they can get just by signing up to healthypostnatalbody.com. They'll love you for saving them some money! Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Nothing stays the same" by Matt Wigton

Aug 16, 2020

Send us a text It's another Q&A; Peter waffles for 30 minutes talking about Intermittent Fasting, how to prioritise aches and pains that you have when you also have Diastasis Recti..what should you work on first? And he briefly touches on the W.A.P. controversy, which he's rather confused by TBH. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Tell your friends about the free 3 months of post-natal exercise programming they can get just by signing up to healthypostnatalbody.com. They'll love you for saving them some money! Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Bach's Prelude in C" by Amanda Welch

Aug 12, 2020

Send us a text It's the 50th episode already! Peter waffles for 30 minutes about "Always discreet" and pelvic floor problems. About 5 day PT courses AND he answers a question about posture correctors. It's a busy episode but it's a fun one. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Tell your friends about the free 3 months of post-natal exercise programming they can get just by signing up to healthypostnatalbody.com. They'll love you for saving them some money! Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Stand our ground" by Dreamlamp

Aug 9, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles for 30 minutes and it's more than a little bit controversial; He fixes Britain's obesity problem and talks about how Diastasis Recti surgery should really not be easily accessible on the NHS. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Tell your friends about the free 3 months of post-natal exercise programming they can get just by signing up to healthypostnatalbody.com. They'll love you for saving them some money! Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Gone with the summer" by Avatar

Aug 5, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles on about the importance of form and Range of Motion when exercising. He argues that personal trainers tend to care too much about form, that they don't pay enough attention to how an individual's body moves naturally and that there should be more focus on range of motion and time under tension. He also briefly talks about the problem with BMI and BAME people in this BBC article. He argues that the problem isn't necessarily that people of colour, including Latin-American, are not included in BMI research but that BMI completely ignores bodytypes. This, means that, when it comes to approving medical operations, it is nowhere near an accurate enough stand-alone measurement. So the problem here isn't really a White/Non-white thing, the problem is more with the measurement itsself. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Tell your friends about the free 3 months of post-natal exercise programming they can get. They'll love you for saving them some money! Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "The boy and the kite" by Solitude

Aug 2, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles on about the microbiome and gut biome, why it's more important than you think to have you feeling healthy both physically and mentally. How should you take care of it and what happens if you don't? Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Tell your friends about the free 3 months of post-natal exercise programming they can get. They'll love you for saving them some money! Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Open your eyes" by Click Track Heart.

Jul 29, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles on about plant based coffee and what the starting point to any post-natal recovery is. Personal responsibility and you cracking on with your diet and exercise. He has a great idea on keeping a time diary if you find you don't have time to cook healthy or can't find time to exercise/sleep etc. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Tell your friends about the free 3 months of post-natal exercise programming they can get. They'll love you for saving them some money! Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "The sun is ours" by Violet Mourning.

Jul 26, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles on about the state of the NHS and how badly it's letting mothers down. It's simply disgraceful how far behind other countries the UKs health service is when it comes to post-natal care. As always, the baby is well taken care of but the mother is mainly kept alive and seen as a vessel for the newborn (and a supplier of food thereafter). Did you know in France women get 10 physio appointments after giving birth? In Germany you get a daily visit from the midwife for 10 days and, in many cases, a midwife will hold exercise classes to help the pelvic floor recover. These are covered by the health insurance. Of course the US is terrible as well, but that's a rather low bar to set. Listen to this episode of the podcast and find out what the problems are and what he thinks the solution should be. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code "3months" because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Tell your friends about the free 3 months of post-natal exercise programming they can get. They'll love you for saving them some money! Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Business" by Elijah.

Jul 22, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles on about high heels and bloating with Diastasis Recti. And he talks a bit about a new study that shows 60% of kids in the US are nowhere near fit enough..and then he rambles about companies that are "fake woke" so you can ignore the last 5 minutes :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code "3months" because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that?

Jul 19, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles on about the time people spend on Social Media. Do you think you know how much time the average person spends on social media? 30 minutes? 45, an hour? What if I told you it's a lot more than that. He wonders if there might be a better way to spend your time and how to go about limiting your time on social media so that it becomes a more positive experience. He also shares some tips from his most successful clients (including one with a very large online following) with regards to how they manage their life, prioritise things etc. What are their Do's and Don't s with regards to social media? Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code "3months" because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Tell your friends about the free 3 months of post-natal exercise programming they can get. They'll love you for saving them some money! Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Something to hold on to" by Dreamlamp.

Jul 15, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles on asking why we keep undermining ourselves all the time. Arguing over breastfeeding in public, we keeping shopping at big chains and then complain when the little mom-and-pop shop goes out of business etc.. This carries on into post-natal health when the important is ignored for the trivial. We spend too much time arguing over issues that have mainly been dealt with and that means we don't have a discussion about new, and more important, things. He also touches on where support forums are useful, and where they fail, and how to stop the dreaded bloat! Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code "3months" because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Tell your friends about the free 3 months of post-natal exercise programming they can get. They'll love you for saving them some money! Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Back Together" by Visitants.

Jul 12, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles on, and on, about Diastasis Recti and answers EVERYTHING you could possibly want to know. What REALLY causes it? ( Because it's not pregnancy ) Why isn't mine healing by itself? Will I need surgery? Can I run with Diastasis? How can I have Diastasis Recti even though I have never been pregnant? How come men can get Diastasis? How did my Diastasis get worse 3-6 months after giving birth? How is posture and the pelvic floor related to Diastasis? What mistakes am I making that are preventing mine from healing? What is "floppy wall"? How can I fix mine WITHOUT surgery and without spending a fortune? This is a must listen for anyone who is pregnant or think they have Diastasis Recti. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code "3months" because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and the charity Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Tell your friends! We don't mind if they only stop by for the 3 month trial. Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Questions" by Rocky Jay.

Jul 8, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles and answers the question; "Is it safe to have another baby when you have diastasis recti?" He also mentions some things you want to consider when choosing a post-natal personal trainer. This episode is well worth a listen if you're planning to add to your family but still suffer from Diastasis Recti. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code "3months" because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Or indeed, just tell your friends! We don't mind if they only stop by for the 3 month trial. Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Beauty Surrounding" by Pete Stewart.

Jul 5, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles about influencers, Instagram and answers a question he was asked today; "Can I look like Tracy Anderson? (Fitness guru, personal trainer and dancer) She has had 2 kids and look at her!?" This episode is well worth a listen if you find yourself wishing you could look like a fitness professional or influencer because you can't look like them, but you can look MORE like them if you do what Peter says. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code "3months" because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Or indeed, just tell your friends! We don't mind if they only stop by for the 3 month trial. Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Ringing Bell" by Visitants. All licensed on Soundstripe.

Jul 2, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles about the level of effort required for you to get the results you want. It's probably higher than the fitness industry, and weightloss industry, wants you to believe and they're doing that deliberately. The problem is that it sets unrealistic expectations and sets you up to fail. In fact, the health and fitness (and weightloss) industry is built around you failing. This podcast is well worth a listen. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code "3months" because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege . Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Or indeed, just tell your friends! We don't mind if they only stop by for the 3 month trial. Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Till the lights come on" by Violet Island. All licensed on Soundstripe.

Jun 28, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles about the Ariel "How to pod" commercial. He hates it with a passion until he realises the life-lesson it contains! This is a must listen if ever there was one. He also touches on expectations again after getting an email from someone who has been working with a PT for 6 months and is not happy about the results. Quote for the week "Saying you're not training during the lockdown because you can't get to the gym is like saying your kids not studying because schools are shut." Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code "3months" because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege . Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. ESPECIALLY this week as Amazon have their Fashion event on for UK customers! It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Or indeed, just tell your friends! We don't mind if they only stop by for the 3 month trial. Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "2 legit" by Rocky Jay. All licensed on Soundstripe.

Jun 24, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles about the level of effort required to get results. When it comes to role models and inspiration; "Look at what they've accomplished AND what they've endured ". The level of effort and sacrifice required to get to that very top is usually significantly more than people think it is. He also spends some time talking about the "Stretch mat" which he's a little bit obsessed by...it's £200!! Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code "3months" because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege . Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. ESPECIALLY this week as Amazon have their Fashion event on for UK customers! It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot . Or indeed, just tell your friends! We don't mind if they only stop by for the 3 month trial!! Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Canine Caviar" by Mickey Geiger. All licensed on Soundstripe.

Jun 21, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles about the question of access to post-natal health advice and care. If women don't discuss things like Diastasis Recti with eachother how will this stuff ever become widely available to all women? He also has some advice for a husband who emailed in asking how he could get his wife to do the exercises to help heal her Diastasis Recti. "DON'T!" kind of sums it up Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code "3months" because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege . Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Bloom in the Dark" by Emorie. All licensed on Soundstripe. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot .

Jun 17, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles on about how to train when you're exhausted. What kind of training should you do when you're tired and how the right training can leave you feeling energized. He also goes into some detail about Post-Natal Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. That's Carpal tunnel Syndrome that does not come on until after you've given birth. What causes it, how you can stop it from occuring, how you can resolve it etc. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code "3months" because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege . Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Podium" by Gramattyk. All licensed on Soundstripe. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that? If you're not spending any money this week you'd really be helping us if you could leave a review on Trustpilot .

Jun 14, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles about obesity and Diastasis Recti. Are obese people more likely to have DR? Is there a causal link or are they seperate issues? He also makes the point that GPs might want to lay off the weightloss "advice" during the 6 week check-up. It would be much more useful to inform obese women that they have Diastasis Recti and there are exercises that will help heal that. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code "3months" because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege . Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Keeper of my dreams" by Fantoms. All licensed on Soundstripe. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that?

Jun 10, 2020

Send us a text Peter does half an hour on splinting for Diastasis Recti recovery. Does it work? Should you consider it? Does a brace work Pre-natal? Give it a listen and give it some stars! You could really help us out by leaving a review on trustpilot here . Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code "3months" because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege . So tell your friends. Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Fly" by Nu Alkemi$ts All licensed on Soundstripe. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that?

Jun 7, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles his way through a Q&A answering the following questions; "Why hasn't my Diastasis Recti healed after a year even though I've been exercising?" "I just gave birth to my 3rd 2 weeks ago and my body is a mess. I have Diastasis Recti, my stomach looks horrible, and my back really hurts. Will it ever get back to normal?" "No matter how hard I train, I'm just not getting the results I want." This is one that everybody should listen to. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code "3months" because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege . Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Home" by Maor. All licensed on Soundstripe. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that?

Jun 3, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles about Rep ranges, big weights vs small weights. What is best for the post-natal woman, and why we do what we do. Do you need the strength to lift a tantrum throwing toddler off the ground? Then why only use light weights in training? If you need to lift anything for a longer duration then why would you only do low reps? In short; he's answering the big questions of the week. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code "3months" because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege . Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Don Cheadle " by Grammatyk. All licensed on Soundstripe. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that?

May 31, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles about the Pelvic Floor. What to do about a weak pelvic floor, or prolapse. Is it common and will it heal itsself? He also yacks a lot about the sacro illiac joint and Post-Partum Pelvic Girdle Pain. How common is it, what causes it and what to do about S.I. joint pain and other associated pains. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code "3months" because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege . Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "There's no Justice " by Colder Months. All licensed on Soundstripe. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that?

May 27, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles about the 3 kinds of exercise you need; Strength training, Cardio and Flexibility. Why is walking always advised when it's not enough? We also touch on the "2 kinds of bad diet" thing he mentioned last time out as he had an email about "good food vs bad food". Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code "3months" because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege . Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "End of August" by McCall. All licensed on Soundstripe. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that?

May 24, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles about many things this evening; The two kinds of "bad" diet and the importance of exercising during the pregnancy. He starts off by chatting about people complaining after the event. In this case, a lady with mobility issues who complained that a lot of the exercises in the program were not suitable for her as she was in a wheelchair. If you let me know that you have special requirements we can help. That's what the email and forums are for so please use them. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code "3months" because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege . Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Afterlight" by Jessie Villa. All licensed on Soundstripe. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that?

May 20, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles about Post-Natal Pilates and blabs a bit about follow-along videos and the "new normal" post-natal and Post-Covid. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code "3months" because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege . Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Long Black Highway" by Sons of Anne Harky. All licensed on Soundstripe. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments You can support HPNB, and Wellbeing of women , by going to this blog first and clicking on the Amazon banner in it before you give Mr Bezos your hard-earned money. It won't cost you a penny more, and you get to give to charity, how awesome is that?

May 17, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles about the amazing charity you all voted to support; https://www.wellbeingofwomen.org.uk/ will be getting 10% of whatever Amazon affiliate money you generate. So now, just by buying what you were already going to get, you can support HPNB and this amazing charity...and it doesn't cost you a penny! And then he talks about meal plans, why he doesn't think they're all that useful. Explains why they usually don't work and what they often miss. And of course, he suggests an easier way to make the changes you want to make. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code "3months" because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege . Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "One Day" by Eko. All licensed on Soundstripe. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Tell your friends about the site and rate the podcast :)

May 13, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles about planks, crunches and sit-ups. Should you avoid them? Are they all the same, are they actually useful to do? All your questions about those exercises will be answered. Check out https://www.healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code "3months" because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege . Intro music "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Beautiful" by Joshua Nichols. All licensed on Soundstripe. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Tell your friends about the site and rate the podcast :)

May 10, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles about one of the most interesting questions he's been asked in ages; Is being classed as obese, at 8 weeks post-natal, a problem with Covid-19? ? After all, obesity is a real factor when looking at the severity of Covid-19. It's a superb question and definitely has an answer worth listening to. We also touch on meal-times and if it matters when you eat. Check out https://www.healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code "3months" because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege . Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Money" by Chantry Smith. All licensed on Soundstripe. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Tell your friends about the site and rate the podcast :) Link to the study I mentioned here; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4286308/

May 6, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles about the 6 week check-up. Why is it a postcode lottery? Why is it not standardised? Why is that the only check-up you get? And why, why, why Delilah? There's also a brief mention for NCT's post-natal advice for women but MORE IMPORTANTLY; Which charity do you think Peter should donate 10% of the Amazon kick-back to? It's a choice of 2; The Women's Equality Party or https://www.wellbeingofwomen.org.uk/ Vote on Facebook or just be responding to this email. Check out https://www.healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code "3months" because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege . Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "This time Maybe" by Dr Delight. As always; email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments And, of course, tell your friends about the site and rate the podcast :)

May 3, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles about Micro HIIT, and explains why you should almost never train at 100% intensity. Not because you're post-natal but because training at 100% is counter productive for almost everybody. And we're talking about the importance of an expert being an expert on what they're commenting on before it's worth listening to them. Confused yet? Check out https://www.healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code "3months" because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege . Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Know the Game" by Little Red Sky. Everything licensed through Soundstripe As always; email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments And, of course, tell your friends about the site and rate the podcast :) Here's a link to that Andy Cole article, definitely worth a read https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/apr/29/andy-cole-i-dont-know-how-ive-done-it-some-days-are-a-total-blur

Apr 29, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles about post-natal posture problems. What are the causes and how to fix poor posture. He explains why working on it a bit every day is more effective than training hard once a week. He would also like you to stop asking strangers online about medical issues so chats about that for a minute or two. Check out https://www.healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code "3months" because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege . Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Spare Parts" by Colder Months. Everything licensed through Soundstripe As always; email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments And, of course, tell your friends about the site and rate the podcast :)

Apr 26, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles through a little kitten adoption story with a point, wishes everyone a happy Ramadan and explains the problem with equating calories with exercise. Check out https://www.healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code "3months" because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege . Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Feelings that I know" by August Anderrsun Everything licensed through Soundstripe As always; email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions you'd like answered or comments And, of course, tell your friends about the site and rate the podcast :)

Apr 22, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles for 30 minutes about the post-natal diet, gives some fat-loss advice to one of our members and gets a little bit fed up with people saying people are being "fat phobic" when they're clearly not. Check out https://www.healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code "3months". Post natal health is a right, not a privilege . Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Hold on to let go" by "My buddy Mike and Jessie Villa" Everything licensed through Soundstripe As always; email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions you'd like answered or comments And, of course, tell your friends about the site and rate the podcast :)

Apr 19, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles for 30 minutes asking why nobody mentions Diastasis Recti to pregnant and post-natal women when the majority will get it. He also yaps about the 3month offer and how post-natal physical health is a right and programs should be free for 12 weeks....and then he waffles some more about supporting small business. Check out https://www.healthypostnatalbody.com and sign up by 30-04-20 for our 3 month "Really, are we still stuck in the house?" trial using voucher code "3months" Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Stand here and Wait" by Fantoms Everything licensed through Soundstripe As always; email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions you'd like answered or comments And, of course, tell your friends about the offer and rate the podcast :)

Apr 15, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles for 30 minutes about High Intensity Interval Training. Should you do it, is it safe to do? Does he advocate it? And we follow up on last week's episode talking about muscle activation and go into why you should always work with an expert. This is a link to the Russian Twist exercise he mentions. If you can't do this correctly you can not be doing a deadlift correctly. Check out https://www.healthypostnatalbody.com and sign up by 30-04-20 for our 3 month "Really, are we still stuck in the house?" trial using voucher code "3months" Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Wake Up Screaming" by Alright Years Everything licensed through Soundstripe As always; email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions you'd like answered or comments And, of course, tell your friends about the offer and rate the podcast :)

Apr 12, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles for 30 minutes as he explains why lunges are so difficult when you're post-natal, why muscle activation should ALWAYS be your starting point before doing anything else and what the difference between exercising along to Youtube clips and a Post-Natal program actually is. Check out https://www.healthypostnatalbody.com and sign up by 30-04-20 for our 3 month "Really, are we still stuck in the house?" trial using voucher code "3months" Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Seven Miles High" by Luna Wave Everything licensed through Soundstripe As always; email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions you'd like answered or comments

Apr 8, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles yet again as he answers 2 questions that were emailed in; "Should I take a protein supplement to put on some muscle in my arms?" and "Why did my Dr tell me to never lift more than 10-15Kg after my C-section?" The answer will surprise, and possibly offend, you! He also has a question about beards for all surgeons, doctors and nurses out there...and insults people with beards in general. :) Check out https://www.healthypostnatalbody.com and sign up by 30-04-20 for our 3 month "How long is this lockdown REALLY going to last?" trial using voucher code "3months" Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "The Road" by Adam Agin Everything licensed through Soundstripe email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions you'd like answered or comments (but be nice, unless you have a beard ;))

Apr 5, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles his way through 30 minutes touching on the subject of "how to look for the real solution to a problem". There's no point in paving over the cracks when, with a bit of effort, you can resolve the problem completely. This especially goes for problems that can be solved by exercising, such as diastasis recti/backpain/pelvic girdle pain etc. Check out https://www.healthypostnatalbody.com and sign up by 30-04-20 for our 3 month "How long is this lockdown REALLY going to last?" trial using voucher code "3months" Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Lips are locked" by Alright Years Everything licensed through Soundstripe

Apr 1, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles his way through some myths about C-section recovery. He talks about scar tissue recovery and massage ( Video here on how to perform the massage). When can you start exercising after a C-section? No, REALLY, when can you start exercising? That takes a solid 15-20 minutes and then he waffles, and I mean really waffles, about the NHS, COVID-19 and the importance of listening to experts. Oh, and would it be beneficial for you guys to just get 3 months free as standard or does that not really change the price of fish? Check out https://www.healthypostnatalbody.com and sign up by 30-04-20 for our 3 month "Jesus, are we still on lockdown???" trial using voucher code "3months" Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Give up" by Alright Years Everything licensed through Soundstripe

Mar 29, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles on about apples... WTF? Apples are what he calls things you shouldn't really be doing but always end up doing. Such as popping a child on your hip whilst you're doing other things. Yes it's bad for your posture but how else should you do it? Things like eating foods that bloat when you have Diastasis. Instead of cutting out those behaviours and focussing on the impossible maybe there is another way? He also namechecks Joe Wicks, Bill Burr and the a******e who owns Wetherspoons..I promise it's still a post-natal podcast :) Check out https://www.healthypostnatalbody.com and sign up by 30-04-20 for our 3 month "Jesus, are we still on lockdown???" trial. Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Humming" by Emorie Everything licensed through Soundstripe

Mar 25, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles on about attitude, kindness, buy-now-pay-later (for some reason) and answers the question if it's ever too late to fix your post-natal issues. And he thinks we should start a new Covid-19 handwashing challenge. Check out https://www.healthypostnatalbody.com and sign up by 30-04-20 for our 3 month "Jesus, are we still on lockdown" trial. Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Forest Fire" by Emorie Everything licensed through Soundstripe

Mar 22, 2020

Send us a text In a topical episode Peter waffles on about the immune system in Post-Natal women. Because of the Covid-19 virus this seems particularly timely. Is the immune system compromised post-natal? Can you "boost the immune system?" What is the immune system anyways?. Should you be super careful if you're only recently given birth? In addition he makes one, or two, inappropriate jokes and has a little pop at profiteers who claim to be "helping" people who are stuck in their homes during these difficult times. During this whole Covid-19 crisis you can get 3 months completely free access to healthypostnatalbody.com by using couponcode " 3months " Check out https://www.healthypostnatalbody.com if you have a bit of time and want to see what all the fuss is about :) Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Stand here and wait" by Fantoms Everything licensed through Soundstripe The studies Peter mentioned can be found here; University of Delaware 2016 https://www.bbrfoundation.org/content/pregnancy-may-alter-brain’s-immune-function Ohio state uni November 6, 2018 https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181106161323.htm Another study November 2007 https://academic.oup.com/cid/article/45/9/1192/370158 Swansea university 2019 April Rees, Ben Jenkins, Catherine Thornton, Swansea University https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/theconversation.com/amp/how-pregnancy-changes-womens-metabolism-and-immune-systems-121893 Clinical trials https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01200979

Mar 15, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles on about why he started HPNB, he makes you a ridiculous offer about 10 minutes in. In addition;' "Does my Diastasis Recti need surgery?" and "Do you need a high protein diet?" Check out https://www.healthypostnatalbody.com if you have a bit of time and want to see what all the fuss is about :) BUT LISTEN FOR 10 MINUTES FIRST!! Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Anti Hero" by McCall Everything licensed through Soundstripe

Mar 8, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles his way through a Q&A session; Amongst the questions answered; Can Diastasis Recti get worse after the 6 week check up? Why do I struggle to hold my balance when exercising? How come I suffer from Sacroiliac pain? Have you read the book by Shawn Baker? ... What stretches should I do and could you put some videos up? A; Yes and done :) Check Wikipedia here for info on the SI joint if you want to know what Peter is talking about and don't know where it is. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacroiliac_joint Check out https://www.healthypostnatalbody.com if you have a bit of time and want to see what all the fuss is about :) Check out the Youtube channel if you'd like to stretch. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL640BCj6yaMzWCzXLTAx-R_PMNnZEBwVf Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Walking Back" by Aaron Sprinkle Everything licensed through Soundstripe.

Mar 1, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles on about the language we use when dealing with women who have given birth and issues arising from pregnancy. You know, the whole "rainbows and lollipops" approach. It really isn't helping you. The Michelle Wolfe Stand-up special he mentioned is called "Joke Show" and is available on Netflix and ridiculously funny. Check out https://www.healthypostnatalbody.com if you're looking for a post-natal exercise program that won't be triple the price. Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Lay up" by Avatar Everything licensed through Soundstripe.

Feb 23, 2020

Send us a text Peter waffles on about post-natal back pain. The causes of it, how to fix it and why he uses a broader definition of "post-natal" when describing back pain as "post-natal". Check out https://www.healthypostnatalbody.com if you have a bit of time and want to see what all the fuss is about :) Here's the "pullapart" video I mentioned in the podcast. https://youtu.be/IEKPxPIoprc Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "New American Dream" by Jessie Villa Everything licensed through Soundstripe.

Feb 16, 2020

Send us a text Peter is on his high horse and waffles about the responsibility people have to take care of themselves for their own sakes, for their kids and partners. Exercise, nutrition, not comparing yourself to others too much, especially on social media etc. Be kind to yourself, and exercise because exercise is not optional. Check out https://www.healthypostnatalbody.com if you have a bit of time and want to see what all the fuss is about :) Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Gotham" by Avatar Everything licensed through Soundstripe.

Feb 9, 2020

Send us a text In this episode Peter waffles on about Post-natal depression. What can cause it and how, in some cases, exercise and diet will help resolve it. If you're suffering from PND please always speak to a healthcare professional, ESPECIALLY if it's quite serious. It's much more common than you think. Here's a link to the NHS guidelines for treatment I mention in the bit where I point out the gaps in the treatment of PND. https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg192/chapter/1-Recommendations#treatment-decisions-advice-and-monitoring-for-women-who-are-planning-a-pregnancy-pregnant-or-in-2 https://www.nhs.uk/news/pregnancy-and-child/postnatal-depression-often-unreported/ Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Playing us out; "Where ever you are" by Adrian Walther (Feat Jessie Villa as well) Everything licensed through Soundstripe.

Feb 2, 2020

Send us a text In this episode; Peter waffles on about Post-Natal nutrition for a whole 25 minutes. Is it really as complicated as we're being told it is? What diet is safe to do and which are just stupid? As promised; you can download your Healthy Eating booklets here. No email address and no subscriptions required. https://www.healthypostnatalbody.com/blog/hpnb-summery-cookbook-is-here/ Music "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Licensed through Soundstripe

Jan 27, 2020

Send us a text In this episode; Peter waffles on about Diastasis Recti for a solid 20 minutes explaining, briefly, what it is and why it's more than just a gap. Oh, and he politely, asks you to stop calling it "mummy tummy". BTW, this is the first of all episodes of the HPNB podcast, the sound quality has drastically improved over the past 50 episodes, and Peter doesn't waflle nearly as much :) Music "Indestructable" by Noah Smith. Licensed through Soundstripe.