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3 tips to a speedy post-partum recovery, and more, in a Q&A Jun 30, 2024

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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

Unlocking Your Child's Potential: Parenting Strategies for Neurodivergent Kids with Elaine Taylor-Klaus Jun 23, 2024

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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

Macros, Calories or Food quality? What makes a "good" diet? Jun 16, 2024

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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

Understanding Vaginal Health: ,Interview with Beth DuPriest PhD Jun 08, 2024

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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

Mythbusting Or "the nonsense people talk about diastasis recti!" Jun 02, 2024

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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

Again; Stress and diet. How to use food to lower your stress-levels. Interview with Kirsten Chick May 26, 2024

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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

You don't have to worry about diastasis recti....honest May 19, 2024

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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

Does exercise impact breastmilk production? Nutrition and fitness strategies with Ashley P Lambert! May 12, 2024

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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

Embracing a Plant-Based Life: Nutrition, Budget, and the 'Choose You Now' Philosophy with Julianne Hever May 05, 2024

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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)

Decoding PCOS: Effective Management, Lifestyle Strategies, and Understanding Hormonal Health. With Court Garfoot Apr 28, 2024

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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

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