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Many more questions answered; Weight loss, F45 classes, the many kinds of diastasis recti and Belly dancing to train your core? Sep 25, 2022

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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".
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Playing us out; Brooklyn Brunch by Afternoonz.

Will your stomach "rip open" when you exercise with diastasis recti? Cycling with DR? Experts who lie to sell you stuff and more questions answered Sep 18, 2022

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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.
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Playing us out; "Someone that's like you" by Hollie Hammell

Maximise your social impact on this world. Interview with Philantrophy expert Sharon Schneider Sep 11, 2022

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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

Your child can be a wonderful public speaker! Interview with Brenden Kumarasamy Sep 04, 2022

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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

How micro-habits and short meditations can change your life. Interview with Kelly Smith Aug 28, 2022

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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.
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Playing us out this week; "Magic" by EILOH

How to find the PERFECT diet. Interview with Brian Keane Aug 21, 2022

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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.
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Playing us out this week; "Feel better now" by élise (This has some sweary words)

A journey through the American healthcare system. Interview with Drs May and Tim Hindmarsh Aug 14, 2022

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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 :)
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Playing us out this week; "Every time you say goodbye" by The Dandelions

The pelvic floor, yes its important but do you know HOW to do your pelvic floor exercises?? Aug 07, 2022

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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
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Playing us out this week; "COOL!" by James Cole

Can diastasis recti be healed whilst your still breastfeeding? Of course!..and some other stuff. Jul 31, 2022

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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!
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Playing us out this week; "Side step" by Cast of Characters..because, why not something jazzy?

The many benefits of baby massage! Interview with Helen Thompson Jul 24, 2022

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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 :)
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Playing us out this week; "Can you feel it" by EILOH

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