The Healthy Post Natal Body Podcast

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The Perfect Diet Myth With Brian Keane Aug 31, 2025

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In this week's episode I once again bring you an interview I did 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 (from a while ago); 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.

Reminder; 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.

If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help.

What if the way we go about teaching dyslexic children is wrong? Interview with Russell Van Brocklen Aug 24, 2025

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What do you know about dyslexia? Other than "it means someone has trouble reading", I mean.

In one of the most eye-opening interviews I have done on this podcast, and we're on episode 329 or something!, I have the pleasure of talking to Russell Van Brocklen, the Dyslexia Professor.

Russell has studied dyslexia for decades ( his initial research program was funded by the New York State Senate) and is able to tell you more about dyslexia than you can shake a stick at.

We talk about many, many things dyslexia related.

Why it gets diagnosed quite late on.

How you can spot signs of it earlier in your child's life (even though later is NOT the end of the world).

Why the old way of dealing with dyslexic kids is nowhere near the goldstandard anymore and what should change.

How using the right approach, and the correct teaching method, can not only increase your child's confidence but also bring their reading and writing up to the levels that you want it to be.

It is truly an amazing conversation and Russell explains the goldstandard system for dealing with dyslexia very clearly. If you know anyone who is dyslexic, or has dyslexic kids, this is a must listen!

You can download the FREE ebook Russell spoke about here.

And you can find his website here

Dyslexia Classes is also on Facebook

If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help.

Playing us out this week; "Faking all the moves" by Tiger Gang

Get the basics right. About exercise, diet...and podcasting Aug 17, 2025

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This week I talk about the importance of getting the basics right.

After recieving an email from someone who said that one of the advanced exercises was "too easy" I thought I'd better address the importance of focusing on the right bits.

Quite often we can overcomplicate things and look for solutions that are rather elaborate rather than just making sure the basics are covered.

Much like with podcasting and diet, getting the basics right in exercise is essential. The basics, of course, being "working the right muscles at the right time".

So that's what I'm talking about today.

Get the basics right and results will follow, always.

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Raising Emotionally Healthy Boys interview with Dr Gloria Vanderhorst Aug 10, 2025

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Have you ever wondered why, when we all say we want emotionally healthy boys/men, society makes it soo difficult to teach them how to be emotionally healthy and well rounded?

This week I have the pleasure of being joined by Dr Gloria Vanderhorst.

Dr Vanderhorst is a psychologist who has 50 years of experience working with anything from preschoolers to adult and she offers a fascinating insight into the structural issues that families are faced with when trying to raise boys.

We all know the saying "It takes a village to raise a child" but if that village is doing the opposite of what that child needs, then we have a bit of an issue.

So we discuss all these things, and the solutions of course!

You can find Dr Vanderhorst in all the usual places;

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.

Busting the Myth: The Truth About Planks After Pregnancy Aug 03, 2025

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From the vault;

This week I talk about the importance of doing plank exercises if you're working on your postpartum recovery
Too often do I hear "Planks are dangerous to do post-partum" or "avoid doing planks or you'll make your diastasis worse".
This is complete nonsense. Planks are your friend post-partum but you kind of have to know what you're doing and why you're doing certain exercises at a certain time.
So I discuss things like reverse planks, side planks and front loaded planks and how to do them safely and effectively.
I also explain why you will NEVER recover post-partum if you don't do plank exercises, it just won't happen!
And I talk about the difference between static and dynamic planks and why movement during a plank makes the plank significantly more effective.
Reminder; 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.

If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help.
Playing us out this week; "No Quitter" by Grace McCoy

Listener email; "Pete, 3 kids and I feel haggard...any tips??" Jul 27, 2025

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Today I'm responding to an email from a listener;

"Hi Pete,

Love the program and what you’re doing with it and like the podcast as well!

I had my 3rd about 6 months ago and ever since then I look, and feel, haggard…I know this comes with the territory but its kind of getting to me…any tips?"

So that's what I'm doing. Warning, it's NOT earth shattering advice and there isn't a magic supplement I'm recommending!

Stretching Vs Range of Motion work. Interview with Yogi Aaron (again) Jul 20, 2025

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In January 2023 I released an interview I did with Yogi Aaron and I did not expect the blowback I received for this one (hahaha)!!

This is one of those interviews where you have to actually listen past the few few minutes as the headline does not contain all the relevant information. But when you do, it all makes complete sense and you might even save yourself some valuable time and effort!

Aaron is the Co-Owner of Blue Osa Yoga Retreat & Spa in Costa Rica where he leads The Yogi Club Yoga Teacher Training Immersions year-round for students from all across the globe. He's also a podcast host and author.
More importantly, he's a great podcast guest who explains his ideas very clearly and talks a lot of sense! You're going to LOVE this episode.
Amongst the many things we're covering are;
What the function of muscles actually is and why stretching goes against it.
Why stretching is killing your gains and potentially causing your injuries.
Why stretching, and most warm-ups, before training simply does NOT make sense.
Why we should ban saying "Listen to your body".
And much, MUCH more.

Get your copy of Yogi Aaron's book, "Stop Stretching! A New Yogic Approach To Master Your Body and Live Pain-Free."

Visit Aaron's excellent YouTube channel
Follow him on Instagram or Facebook
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.
Playing us out; "Let Love" by Emorie

Play Dumb and Sabotage: A Revolutionary Approach to Developing Your Child's Language Skills Jul 13, 2025

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You know one of the often forgotten skills parents have to teach their children is speech and communication. Sure, we know it has to happen but, quite often, we don't actively think about this.

This week I am joined by Jeaneen Tang.

Jeaneen is a speech-language pathologist with over 20 years of experience working with early intervention (0-3 years old) to the elderly.

She specializes in early language development and we're talking about many things including;

Why communication skills don't develop automatically and how parents can foster better language development through intentional interaction.

Why communication and speech skills are often kind of ignored.

How to best work with your child and prevent speech issues occuring (prevention is better than curing, right?)

and much, much more.

She also shares some practical strategies for creating opportunities that encourage children to communicate more effectively.

You can find Jeaneen in all the usual places;

Her website

Instagram

And Facebook

Check out "Play Dumb and Sabotage: Mindfully Under-Anticipating a Child's Needs and Creating Opportunities to Practice Language" for a practical, conversational approach to enhancing your child's speech development.
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.

Migraine Misunderstood: The Truth About Postpartum Headaches with Susannah Juteau Jul 06, 2025

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In this weeks episode I bring you the interview I did with 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?

What kind of training can, and can't, you do when you're pregnant? Jun 29, 2025

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This week I talk about the types of sports, exercise, and training you can and can't do whe you're pregnant.

This on the back of someone asking me if Olympic Lifting is a good sport to get in to.

The do's and don'ts of exercise during pregnancy usually get massively exaggerated. As always, it isn't really rocketscience.

I am talking about this and going through all levels; whether you're already training or not. What to do if you're an athlete, how to adapt your training to still keep improving during pregnancy.

And, of course, for people new to exercise who just want to have a healthier pregnancy, labour and postpartum period.

I'm covering all the bases so enjoy!!

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.
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.
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 or comments
If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help.

We're played out today by; Lil Red Sky with "Rage"

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