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FTV Social media safety and human trafficking prevention with Stephanie Olson Feb 08, 2026

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As more Epstein files/emails have come out, I thought this was an important episode to bring back.

This week I once again bring you the interview I did with Stephanie Olson.
She's the CEO of the Set me Free Project, a prevention education organization on human trafficking, social media safety, and healthy relationships.
We're talking social media safety;
Is it a good idea to set up a social media account for your baby/toddler?
What is the biggest thing people ignore about social media?
Do you REALLY know everyone you're connected with and giving information to, etc.?
We are also talking human trafficking.
Most human trafficking is nothing like what you see in Liam Neeson movies.
Most trafficking is carried out by people familiar to the child involved.
So what sort of precautions can, and should, we take?
Why is communication with a trusted person soo important for children?
And how can we, as adults, help children who might be at risk?
I loved the whole conversation and definitely learned an awful lot about a subject I thought I had some idea of but it turns out almost everything I thought I knew was wrong.
You can find Stephanie, and the Set Me Free Project here.
Their website https://www.setmefreeproject.net/
If you are interested in their training programs for work and agencies you can find that here
Follow her on Facebook
And on Instagram
They're even on Twitter!
In the news this week; This study about the health impacts of "weight-cycling". A common myth heard these days is that intentionally losing weight (dieting) and then gaining that weight again is bad for your overall health and that, actually, you're better off staying at your higher weight. This is nonsense. There is ZERO evidence to show that that is the case and this study from 2014 clearly shows that.
For next week's podcast we will do a "Top dieting myths" episode so, let me know if you have any questions you'd like answered or have heard something silly recently that you want to share.
Remember that I am still 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; "Back & Forth" by Tru Genesis

Another BIG Q&A; Failure Vs. Fatigue In Postpartum Training (no you don't need more burpees!) Feb 01, 2026

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After the technical difficulties last week, for which I humbly apologise, we're back on track with another Q&A!

I discuss;

The difference between Failure and Fatigue, and why it REALY matters for postpartum training.

I also talk about why I'm "soo unprofessional" with regards to HPNB :)

And, finally, the importance of "getting the basics right" and what that really means. For this is a lot more complicated than you might think,.

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; "First Love" by Schimmer

FTV Postpartum recovery is nothing to be scared of. Don't worry about Diastasis, pelvic girdle pain, backpain.. Jan 18, 2026

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It's the start of the year and you'll be seeing a lot of fitness programs advertised at the moment. Yes,e ven postpartum ones.

Most of them will be sold using the old tactic in the book, FEAR.

So I bring you this episode I originally did in August of 2024.

I try to highlight that postpartum recovery, and postpartum health issues, are generally nothing to be scared of.
Diastasis recovery, pelvic girdle pain and back pain solutions are often sold to new mums as "you have A PROBLEM!! BE AFRAID!!" rather than "Yeah, we can sort this. Don't worry about it."
I highlight some of the tactics used to trick you into buying something you don't need.
I also talk about why I think most people will have enough if they have follow a good postpartum program for 3 months. After that you should really be able to start doing what you actually want to do again.
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; "Dare to live" by Scarlett Solo

Parenting Higher-Needs Kids With Calm, Skills, And Heart. Interview with Melissa Schulz Jan 11, 2026

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It's the first proper episode of 2026!!

This week I am over the moon to be joined by Melissa Schulz as we discuss parenting higher-needs kids.

Melissa Schulz, MS, BCBA, is a parenting coach and behavior analyst with a Master’s in Psychology and is one of those people that you just make time for to listen to when they are willing to share their expertise :)

We discuss many things including;

The difference between parenting neurodiverse/shy/strongwilled kids and "normal" children. (Note the Air quotes!)

How YOUR triggers should not be your child's problem, and how to manage them.

Why parenting always, absolutely always, starts with the parent. (Sounds obvious, doesn't it?)

How different parenting styles are sometimes needed for different kids, and even the same child at a different age.

And much, much more.

It's definitely worth checking out!

You can find Melissa everywhere online;

Her website (where you can download the e-book she mentioned)

Instagram

Facebook

Just a reminder that 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!
This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3!
None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid!
This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value.
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 :)
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 (especially Apple) that would be a big help.

Playing us out "We go" by Isaac Joel

Scope of practice..or "Stay in your lane!" Why it matters and why the lines are blurrier than you think Jan 04, 2026

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For the first episode of 2026 (YAY!!) I thought it would be a good idea to bring out the "scope of practice" episode I did a while ago.

You're going to get bombarded with ads for mealplans, personal trainers, gyms etc over the next few weeks and it can be very confusing as to who is actually qualified to say what.

There are a tonne of Personal Trainers out there doing specific individual mealplans, and meal plan companies giving exercise advice, and it's important for customers to know why they are not actually the right people to listen to.

So that's what today's episode is about; Who can do what, and why. So that you can exercise, train, diet, rehab etc safely and efficiently :)

FTV Why Physical Clearance Isn’t Emotional Readiness For Sex After Having A Baby with Courtney Boyer M.Ed., M.S. Dec 21, 2025

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FTV This week I have the absolute pleasure of being joined by relationship and sexuality expert, Courtney Boyer. M.Ed., M.S.
Courtney is the author of "Not tonight, honey" (Why women actually don't want sex and what we can do about it) and we have a phenomenal conversation about postpartum intimacy touching on all, sometimes uncomfortable..for me at least, aspects of it.
We talk about why the focus postpartum is on the physical recovery much more than the mental recovery and how a HUGE part of sexual intimacy is mental rather than just physically being able.
How you can aid your recovery.
How to have a meaningful conversation with your partner in such a way that they understand your wants and needs.
And much, much more.
I'm not gonna lie, my 48 year old Dutch-repressed man-brain isn't used to having an open conversation about this sort of stuff but Courtney is a great conversationalist and really knows what she's talking about.
This might also be one of those episodes that you want to get your partner to listen to :)
You can, and should, go find Courtney online in all the usual places;
Her Website
Instagram
TikTok
LinkedIn
and Facebook
Just a reminder that 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.
This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3!
None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid!
This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value.
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 :)
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 this week; "On our own" by Thee Alchemist Oxford

Leaving Is Just The Start. How survivors rebuild safety, health and financial independence. With Cathlene Miner Dec 14, 2025

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Tehis week I am absolutely over the moon to be joined by Cathlene Miner.

Cathlene is a bestselling author, and the founder of Hopefull Handbags Global Non-Profit (HHG), a worldwide organization empowering survivors of domestic abuse and their children toward safety, health, wellness, and long-term financial stability.

Cathlene founded Hopefull Handbags Global Non-Profit (HHG) in 2017, which began as a single act of kindness filling handbags with essentials to restore dignity and hope to survivors of domestic abuse.

Under her leadership, HHG has grown into a thriving international nonprofit and sustainable business model operating in six countries: the United States, Kenya, Northern Ireland, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the Caribbean.

We are talking about everything to do with abusive relationships, Cathleen tells her story and talks about her own, and her grandmother's experience. What made her start Hopeful Handbags, the wonderful work that they do etc.

And, most importantly, she talks about how getting out of a domestic abuse situation is about MUCH more than "just leaving". Staying out requires work, it requires a plan, it requires help and support and guidance.

And for everyone the journey, and the assistance required will be different.

This is where Hopeful Handbags is different from some other organisations.

This is an episode you definitely don't want to miss.

You can find Cathlene everywhere online;

Her website, where you can find out more about all the amazing things she does (including her books)

Hopeful handbags website.

Instagram

Facebook

Playing us out "I love it" by Clancie

FTV The Truth About Cycle Syncing And Smarter Training Dec 07, 2025

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From the Vault this week a timely episode on cycle syncing.

You're going to see a lot of ads for fitness programs over the next month or so, that's what January always brings, and I thought this episode where I go over some of the claims made by people selling you programs might be useful.

Is cycle syncing the next big breakthrough in fitness, or just another marketing gimmick?
Should you really only do weight training or HIIT for 2 weeks per month and does that really increase strength by 15% more than consistently doing it?
What about adjusting your diet to "balance your hormones"?
I have been on a quest to get my hands on the studies your favourite cycle-sync app/websites claim they have done and discuss what I have found.
At least one website regularly makes claims about studies that directly contradicts what the study actually said so..it does not bode well.
But tune in now to see if there's anything behind the hype, and find out what you should be doing.
Here is the blog post I referred to and here is the link to the actual study they butchered.
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; "Survive" by Gee Smiff

The route to successful postpartum recovery with Physical Therapist Hallie Yanez Nov 30, 2025

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This week I am delighted to talk all things postpartum recovery with the amazing Hallie Yanez. (@hallie.yanez on the old Instagram where you cool kids hang out)

We discuss many, many things;

From giving birth and early recovery to running and everything in between.

What Hallie's approach to postpartum recovery looks like.

Why "You can go back to exercising" isn't actually that useful a phrase.

How long can you expect your recovery to take, and what that looks like.

and much, MUCH, more.

You can find Hallie in all the cool places and you should definitely connect with here there.

Instagram

Youtube

As always; HPNB only has 5 billing cycles.
So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! (which is what most postnatal "programs" charge you £100 to buy)
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 "Devil on your shoulder" by Cira Grandi

“Don’t stretch postpartum!! Only do strength training!” Oh really? Nov 23, 2025

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In a change from the forecast interview with Hallie Yanez, which we're now bringing you next week, I bring you a FTV episode on whether you should listen to people who say you should NEVER STRETCH POSTPARTUM!!

And; is it good news if your muscle hurt after exercise or does it mean you're not very fit?
And, a slight rant about the "best personal trainer in THE WORLD (or just your town)" nonsense that is always popular on websites and in the press.

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