The Healthy Post Natal Body Podcast

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FTV Stop the yelling Interview with Child Behavior Specialist Laura Reardon Jul 13, 2026

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FTV On this week's episode I am joined by Laura Reardon
Laura Reardon is a certified Child Behaviour 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
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 :)
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Playing us out; "garden song" by Shimmer

Understanding RED-S And Why Your Period Matters with Allison Yamamoto Jul 06, 2026

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From the vault, as promised last week, an episode I did a while ago.

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

Stop Overpaying For "Premium Baby Formula" Jun 29, 2026

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"Now with added Vit-D", "Helps support a healthy immune system" all these things basically mean one thing "This is more expensive".

The baby formula industry is worth an astonishing $83BILLION a year.

So should you buy "premium baby formula"? Is it worth the money? Or is the "regular stuff" actually fine?

We all want what's best for our babies and we know a lot, if not most, women are concerned that they don't produce enough breastmilk for their baby. So supplementation seems the natural way to go but, where there's money to be made there are dubious claims out there.

So in this, rather short, episode I'll quickly go over some issues with these claims and explain why you're perfectly fine with normal baby formula, if your baby is healthy.

Here's the episode I did with Allison Yamamoto about Red-S

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, more Dresden the Flamingo

FTV Does exercise impact breastmilk production? Nutrition and fitness strategies with Ashley P Lambert Jun 22, 2026

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A From the Vault episode this week before I do an episode next week on baby formula.

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

A Paraplegic Mom On Labour, Birth, And Recovery. With Ryan Rae Harbuck Jun 15, 2026

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FTV;

She didn’t feel contractions, and she still delivered two healthy babies. That single fact opens a door most of us never think about: what happens when the usual pregnancy and postpartum “signals” are quiet or missing, and the system is built for people who feel everything?

I have the pleasure of talking to Ryan Rae Harbuck.

She is a swim coach, mom of two, and author of *When I Grow Up, I Want to Be a Chair*.

Ryan is paralysed from around the rib cage down, and she walks us through the real logistics of a paraplegic pregnancy and wheelchair motherhood, from shifting centre of gravity and harder transfers to swelling, circulation issues, and the constant question of labour detection.

Her first birth begins with a shocking discovery at a routine appointment: she’s already in active labour with no clear internal alarm. After delivery, a postpartum tear and MRSA infection reveal another critical risk when pain isn’t available as a warning sign.

We also dig into what actually helps: relentless self-advocacy in health care, planning that still leaves room for surprise.

And she mentions some adaptive parenting gear that makes daily life safer and easier, including baby-wearing, a FreeWheel-style wheelchair attachment, and an accessible crib design.

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 oestrogen levels.

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 this week; All over you by VAULTZ

Diastasis Recti Recovery...the next stage (a more in depth look) Jun 08, 2026

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After the "Diastasis Recti basics" episode from 2 weeks ago I had a few emails and questions so I decided to turn it into a little series.

On this episode I go into a little bit more depth and talk about the most important exercise you can do to heal your diastasis; Breathing.

Here's a link to the Corebreath video I mentioned.

Then I talk about the importance of doing full body exercises, rather than focussing on one specific muscle group.

And, of course, a lot more.

Playing us out; More Dresden the Flamingo

Postpartum recovery "advice" from 10+ years ago which really doesn't hold true anymore Jun 01, 2026

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From the Vault this week;

I pulled out 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!
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.

Diastasis Recti Basics and postpartum neckpain..why a massage won't help! May 25, 2026

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This week I am welcoming new listeners and, since it's been a while, I'm covering some basics about diastasis recti.

What is the definition of it?

What is it really?

How to resolve it, which things to focus on etc.

And, most importantly, whyit's not actually something to be scared of and how it can, almost always, be sorted with exercise.

I also touch on postpartum neckpain; The causes, the actual solutions and the things you try that don't actually work.

Pelvic Floor Reset After Birth w Yarlap's MaryEllen Reider May 17, 2026

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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
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; "COOL!" by James Cole

FTV Postpartum Back And Knee Pain Fixes May 10, 2026

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Did you know that back and knee pain are very common post partum?

Back in 2023 I recieved an email from a listener and that's what this week's show is all about;
"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