The Healthy Post Natal Body Podcast

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Running as post-partum exercise. Why it's a terrible idea and The NHS sucks, it just does. Jul 17, 2022

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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.
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Playing us out this week; "Through it all" by the Dandelions

Knee pain with diastasis recti? Relaxin and diastasis recti And "plastic food bowls cause cancer!" Jul 10, 2022

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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
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Playing us out this week; "Early Bird" by Brian Brown

PCOS, everything you always wanted to know..including how to REALLY manage it. With Court Garfoot Jul 03, 2022

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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!
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Playing us out this week; "ever" by Mickey Geiger

Post-partum Anxiety. Often ignored and misdiagnosed. Why? And how can you overcome it? With Allison Lieberman Jun 26, 2022

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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 this 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.
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Playing us out this week; "Butterflies" by VAULTZ

Let's talk migraine headaches and how to say goodbye to them...for good! Jun 19, 2022

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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?
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Playing us out this week; "Sinking" by Ramona Woolf

The importance of the basics. "This exercise feels too easy" and "how bread makes you fat!" Jun 12, 2022

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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!
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Playing us out this week; "Another Lover" by élise

Adoption; Expectation Vs reality and how to make it work. Interview with Anna Maria DiDio. Jun 05, 2022

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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;
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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".
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Playing us out this week; "Change for Me" by EILOH

Exercise during pregnancy and how a small change makes a HUGE difference for weightmanagement May 29, 2022

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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?
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Playing us out this week; "What's the big deal" by Ryan Saranich

My experience of pregnancy, labour and early post-partum stages as a paraplegic mother. Interview with Ryan Rae Harbuck May 22, 2022

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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.
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Playing us out this week; All over you by VAULTZ

You, and you alone, are responsible for your, and your children's, health. Nobody else is as invested as you are. May 15, 2022

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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 :)
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Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments
Playing us out this week; So Tell Me by EILOH

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