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Raising and supporting introverted children with Jenny Toh Oct 10, 2021

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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
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Playing us out this week; "Love like this" by Centerpiece

How to conceive even if you've struggled previously. Interview with Gabriela Rosa Oct 03, 2021

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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
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Playing us out this week; "Jazzolino" by Fabio Poian

Are you making an INTENTIONAL change? Sep 26, 2021

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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.
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Playing us out this week; "Avatar" by Avatar (Oh yes indeed)

How should a post-natal exercise program be structured? Sep 19, 2021

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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
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Playing us out this week; NOVVA "No Regrets (Stripped version)" because it's a lovely chilled tune.

Exercise for weightloss is a HUGE waste of time and diet questions answered Sep 12, 2021

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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.
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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.

Dr Kylie Burton. Auto-immune diseases and how to manage your own health. Sep 05, 2021

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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
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Playing us out; "I will be" by Visitants

Why GPs don't understand diastasis recti Aug 29, 2021

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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 :)
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Playing us out; "Can't stop/Carry on" by Ramona Woolf

More diastasis recti myths than you can shake a stick at. Aug 22, 2021

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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
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Playing us out; "I've got a feeling" by Centerpiece

3 big studies about health that you should know about Aug 15, 2021

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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.
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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
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Playing us out; "I've got a feeling" by Centerpiece

Wealth management for millennials with Rachel Podnos O'Leary Aug 08, 2021

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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

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