The Healthy Post Natal Body Podcast

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Some housekeeping; Bloating during the period, the FODMAP diet and deadlifting postpartum Apr 13, 2025

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I'm changing things around a bit at the podcast so a bit of housekeeping to start the episode with

This week I'm answering some great questions that I've had.
You might have heard me talk about bloating and the impact on diastasis recti before.
A great question this week was to do with bloating around your period and whether this also affects diastasis recti recovery.
Then I talk a bit about the FODMAP diet as a solution for people who have issues with IBS/bloating etc. I personally think there's a better solution for this group of people and that's journalling.
And, finally, I'm talking heavy lifting/deadlifts postpartum. Why when I say "You can do whatever you want" I actually mean it!
Just a reminder that HPNB now 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 this week "My Roots" by Cira Grandi

C-Section Stigma and Diastasis Recti: What Every Mother Needs to Know Apr 06, 2025

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This week it's just little old me again as I talk about the weird, frankly insane, stigma surrounding c-sections.

A lot of chat on my social media feed was about c-section this week so I thought I'd spend a bit of time going over the numbers;

What % of women give birth via c-section in various countries?

What is the reason for most c-sections? (hint, it's not "too posh to push!!")

Why do doctors recommend c-sections for certain women? (hint; it's not "to make money"!)

What % of c-sections is elective? (it's a LOT lower than most people think..and even then there are usually very good reasons for it)

I also talk about the "diastasis recti is an adaptation" argument a bit and compare it to Wolverine's claws. Very useful in a fight, not so much when you want to open a jar of peanutbutter.

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/topic
If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help.
Playing us out this week; "Es El Comienzo" by REMEDEE

Mental Health Prep: The Missing Piece in Pregnancy Preparation with Kayce Hodos Mar 30, 2025

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This week I am delighted to be joined by Kayce Hodos as we're discussing perinatal mental health and why it's soo often overlooked as a natural part of pregnancy preparations.

Kayce is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Perinatal Mental Health Specialist who helps anxious and overwhelmed moms navigate motherhood with confidence. Drawing from her own experience with postpartum anxiety and 20 years in the mental health field, she cuts through unrealistic parenting advice to deliver evidence-based mindfulness strategies that actually work. Whether her clients are struggling with sleep deprivation, feelings of isolation, or questioning their abilities as a mom, Kayce offers the professional guidance and genuine understanding they need to thrive.

We discuss many things including;

Why mental health prep is as important, if not more, than buying the right car seat.

Why it is soo often overlooked.

Why I hate the term "baby blues".

How your partner can, and should, help. (and so should the rest of the village)

Why a second, or third, child is more difficult mentally than the first (Sounds obvious, doesn't it?)

Why not feeling an immediate connection with your child is completely normal!

Why parents of twins are the ones you talk to when you want REAL parenting stories.

And much, much more

You can find Kayce in all the usual places;

Her website

Instagram

Threads

Get 30% (!!!) off coaching with Kayce (As you know, I do NOT take commisions or referral monies)

For support regarding perinatal mental health, you can call the Postpartum Support International (PSI) helpline at 1-800-944-4773 (4PPD) or text HOME to 741741 for the National Crisis Text Line

In the US National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-852-6262 (1-833-TLC-MAMA).

"Adolescence"...Raising Tech-Healthy Humans interview with Daniel Sih Mar 23, 2025

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I'm tying in with the wonderful "Adolescence" program on Netflix this week as I did an interview that I think a lot of people will love on a subject that the program touches on.

A couple of years ago I had the pleasure of talking to Daniel Sih; Daniel is an award winning author has written a tremendous book called "Raising Tech-Healthy Humans".

It's a practical handbook to help parents reset their children's tech-habits and give them a great start to life.
If you're concerned about your kid's social media/phone/tablet habits then this is the interview to listen to!
We're talking about many things including;
How to get an 8-year old off a tablet is a different process from teaching a 4-year old to use devices sensibly.
The difference between "lean-back" and "lean-in" technology and why it really matters.
How YouTube on the television is completely different from family movie night.
Why family technology time is a positive whereas spending time on the phone maybe isn't.
How to spot when your kid's tech-habits are becoming a problem.
How the technology, and social media, is DESIGNED to keep your child online so you as a parent have to be aware of what you're really up against.
YouTube is different when you're not signed in!
The physical, and developmental, effects of certain tech on your child.
The easiest ways to progress your child through the different forms of technology, and why you should slowly build up their exposure rather than just giving them access all in one go.
And much, MUCH, more
Daniel is a tremendous speaker and is very knowledgeable on this subject, if you're at all interested in what YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and everybody else online is doing to make sure your child is an avid consumer of their products, and how to make sure you teach your kids to use these tools properly, you will want to listen to this.

Download a Tech-Parenting Resource Pack with free infographics, checklists, conversation guides, digital contracts, expert interviews and more.
You can find Daniel's book here and connect on Facebook here

Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments
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/topic
If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help.

Playing us out; "Since you let me go" by mommy issues

Homeschooling isn't what you think it is, and it might actually be better. With Linsey Knerl Mar 16, 2025

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Every now and again I am lucky enough to talk to someone who educates me about a subject I know very little, or have preconceived ideas about.

This is one of those times.

I am very lucky to be joined by Linsey Knerl this week as we're talking home schooling.

Lynsey is the author of the Homeschool Hacks book" How to Give Your Kid a Great Education Without Losing Your Job (or Your Mind)" and she basically spent an hour explaining to me that homeschooling is soo much more than exhausted parents sitting around the kitchen table trying to drill knowledge into a child that doesn't want to learn. And that it's also not "crazy people telling their kids the dinosaurs never really existed".

She explains that homeschooling is not just for the Well-to-do, it can be done on a budget.

We're also talking about curriculums, the benefits of modern technology.

How you don't have to have all the knowledge yourself to homeschool, you just need the right network.

I learned a tremendous amount during this chat and I'm sure you too will gain a completely new take on home schooling.

And much, much more.

you can find Linsey online;

Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

And, again, get her book here

Open Adoption: The Good, The Unexpected and The Wonderful Mar 09, 2025

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Although in the UK Open Adoption is the norm that is not the case everywhere.

This week I have the pleasure of talking to Ayo Haynes an, open adoption advocate, about the benefits and process of open adoption.

What exactly is it?

What are the benefits?

How does it work?

Did you know adoptive parents can experience similar physical symptoms after adoption as parents who gave birth do?

How to deal with the "sudden" arrival of a child when you haven't had 9 months to prepare.

Adopting as a single parent.

And much, much more.

If you're wondering if open adoption, especially as a single woman, is right for you; Her wonderful questionnaire is here

You can find Ayo on social media at

Facebook

Instagram

TikTok

Understanding Attachment Theory: How Childhood Bonds Shape Our Adult Lives with Bev Mitelman M.A. Mar 02, 2025

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This week I am delighted to be joined by Bev Mitelman M.A. as we discuss "Attachment Theory",

As I say several times throughout this podcast, this was an eye opening conversation for me.

Prior to becoming a Certified Attachment Practitioner and founding Securely Loved, Bev was an Executive Leader, University Lecturer and published author, having obtained her Masters' Degree in 2006.

She has dedicated her entire career (25+ years) working with adults in the realm of personal growth and professional development.

We discuss many things including;

What is attachment theory?

How do our early childhood relationships affect our adult ones?

How different generations might have different parenting styles (and how to overcome it hahaha)

How to build healthy relationships for yourself.

And much, MUCH, more.

You can find Bev, and Securely Loved, on social media at

Youtube

and

Instagram

How Traditional Chinese Medicine can aid your postpartum recovery Feb 23, 2025

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This week I'm delighted to be joined by Brehan Crawford from Crawford Wellness as we discuss Traditional Chinese Medicine and the role it can play in your postpartum recovery.

Note; We're talking the REAL DEAL TCM, not the weird "let me sell you stuff you don't need" American style TCM!

Brehan has been practicing TCM for over 15 years;

In his 20s he started studying the philosophies and martial arts of Asia which led him to attend a Chinese Medicine school where he earned a Masters' degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Unsatisfied with the pseudoscience and superficial clinical experience of American TCM school he sought out a residency with a doctor of TCM trained in China, spent five years learning to manage complex chronic cases under his supervision, and eventually traveled to China to study directly from master physicians and martial artists there.

Over fifteen years of clinical practice he has accumulated many patients' stories of recovery, including mysterious onset of illnesses; mistreatment, gaslighting or disregard by the conventional American medical system; dissatisfaction & outright fraud from alternative medicine providers; and ultimately how they find the most benefit from practices thousands of years old with a deep basis in traditional culture that have justification from modern scientific evidence.

We discuss many things;

The problem with American TCM

From the benefits of Traditional practices such as Zuo Yuezi ("Sitting the Month") to the importance of taking time to REALLY recover postpartum.

Brehan explains what the impact of not being able to fully recover postpartum can look like. Issues like Fibromyalgia, chronic pelvic pain and IBS are not at all uncommon. We talk about the causes of these and how to resolve them.

I had a blast interviewing Brehan and, as I said in the podcast, I'm a big fan of the content he puts out.

You can find Brehan in all the usual places of the internet

Don't focus TOO MUCH on the rehab part of postpartum exercise Feb 16, 2025

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This week I am waffling through another episode all by myself as I try to get the point across that a very narrow approach to postpartum recovery training will actually hurt you more than it will help.

Basically I am saying that, by only focussing on things like diastasis recti, pelvic floor issues etc and ignoring "normal" upperbody training and movements, you're going to run into problems later on and you really don't need to.

As I explain, unlike some other programs, in the HPNB program we start incorporating upperbody strength training from week 4 onwards as it's a vital part of getting you fit as a fiddle and ready to deal with whatever life throws at you.

Anyways, if you don't mind me taking ages to get to the point, this is a valuable episode for anyone to listen to..I promise :)

Understanding and Preventing Pediatric Eating Disorders: Expert Insights with Jessica Setnick Feb 09, 2025

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This week I have the absolute pleasure of being joined by pediatric eating expert Jessica Setnick ( MS,RD, CEDRD-S).

Jessica is one of my favourite guests to have had on the show.

We are talking everything to do with eating disorders in children;

How it can start, how you can tell there are issues and how to start resolving it.

Basically this is all about how you can help your child have a healthy relationship with food, regardless of whether they currently have one or not.

This is an absolutely essential conversation for every parent to be aware of as pediatric eating disorders are extremely common and, quite often, preventable/fixable with a bit of work (to be fair, sometimes a lot of work).

You can find Jessica here

Her website

And this is where you can get the workbook. Remember to use code "PODCAST" to get a whopping $30 off! (From $45 down to $15!)

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