The Healthy Post Natal Body Podcast
With Post-natal expert Peter Lap. Peter waffles on about everything related to Post-Natal health and exercise. I answer any question listeners send in and regularly have great, expert, guests on. From exercise, diet and mindset all the way down to the smaller things (such as congratulating you for not yet having thrown your tantrum throwing toddler out of a window) Not suitable for kids :)
Healing diastasis recti whilst breastfeeding and a "21 day diastasis challenge!"??
In this week's, nice and brief, episode I answer the question whether you can heal diastasis recti whilst you're breastfeeding.
For some reason some healthcare professionals don't understand how breastfeeding impacts the body, but it DEFINITELY doesn't make your muscles stop working like muscles!!
Also, again, diastasis recti is not "for life and you will always have to maintain it".
And finally; "21 day challenges to heal diastasis recti"? Oh, just please don't!
As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles.
So this means that you not only get...
Pre-natal fitness/weightgain as a pro-athlete? Pregnancy belts and weightlifting for weightloss.
On this week's episode I answer more listener emails.
An email from a pro-athlete who asks how/if she "can stay active, and prevent gaining too much weight during pregnany, to ensure she remains competitive and has an easier post-partum recovery" is what starts us off this week.
The I briefly talk about pregnancy belts to support your "baby-bump" and, finally, another brief explanation of why lifting weights to increase your metabolism is just a waste of time.
There are MUCH better reasons to lift weights!
As always; HPNB still only h...
Debunking Diet Myths: Navigating Meal Timing, Protein Obsession, and Smart Nutrition on a Budget
On this week's episode I talk all things food.
I've had a lot of questions about this recently and I've seen even more discussions/statements on social media.
So let's answer some questions and busts some myths.
Does meal timing matter?
Is breakfast really that important for your bloodsugar levels? (Here and here are some studies I mentioned)
Does it matter what you have for breakfast?
Should an office worker eat the same as a farmhand?
Where does the fitness world's protein obsession come from and is it justified?
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"Traveling Different": Travel advice for parents of neurodiverse children. With Dawn M. Barclay
Next month is Autism Acceptance Month and therefore I am bringing you this amazing interview I did in April 2022.
A couple of years ago I had the pleasure of talking to author Dawn M Barclay and, I think it's safe to say, I learned more from this conversation than from many others I have had over the past 10 years.
She's the author of a book called; "Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse."
It's basically the travel bible for those on the autism spectrum a...
"She would never hurt her baby!" Post Partum Psychosis with Dr. Theresa Costales
This week I am absolutely over the moon to be joined by Dr. Theresa Costales, Arizona Medical Director for Connections Health Solutions, as we are talking all things to do with postpartum mental health but especially postpartum psychosis.
From the transient 'baby blues' to the gripping challenges of postpartum depression and the alarming reality of postpartum psychosis, Dr Costales offers an empathetic exploration of conditions that can profoundly affect new mothers.
We hear a lot about postpartum depression, and even post-partum anxiety but post-partum psychosis is massively under discussed and, as a consequence...
Understanding Anterior Placenta Effects, Sculpting Toned Arms, and Debunking Weighted Vest Myths
In this week's episode I answer more questions;
Does an anterior placenta make diastasis recti worse?
I talk about what anterior placenta is, what the effects of it are and why its nothing to worry about.
I also talk about "How to create toned arms". I get asked this question a lot so I talk about the right exercises to do and which exercises you can probably stop doing.
And finally; Weighted vests to help heal diastasis? Should you really be walking around with a heavy vest during the day if you...
Sailing Through the 'Should Storm': Charting a Course for Mindful Parenting. With Dr Alison Escalante
As parents, we're often caught in the eye of the 'should storm,' buffeted by unyielding waves of perfectionism and contradictory advice that promise smooth sailing but leave us floundering.
Pediatrician Alison Escalante, MD, joins me on a voyage through these tumultuous seas, shining a beacon on the cultural expectations and societal 'shoulds' that threaten to capsize our parental confidence.
Now that I've exhausted that analogy let me tell you why you should listen;
Alison Escalante MD is a Pediatrician and the author of the upcoming book Sigh, See, Start: How to...
Self-Care for mothers, why a Rejuvenated You makes for a happy child. With Tessia Watson
As a new parent, the world expects you to have an instant love affair with motherhood, but what if the reality is a juggling act that leaves you feeling anything but rejuvenated?
Tessia Watson, author of "Rejuvenated Mums Make Happy Kids," joins me for a conversation that peels back the layers of post-natal self-care and the societal taboos that can make maternal well-being seem like a luxury rather than a necessity.
We talk the importance of selfcare, how taking time for yourself is actually part of being a good parent.
Tessia also p...
Hula Hooping with Diastasis Recti and backpain after diastasis exercise
This week I answer 3 diastasis recti related questions;
Is Hula Hooping really good for healing diastasis recti?
I answer the question and talk you through how to make sure you can do your hula hoop class safely when you have diastasis recti/or at least a gap.
Is it normal to have lower back ache the day after doing some diastasis exercises?
It is not uncommon but it's also not quite right as it shows you you're pushing too hard, to the point that your exercise becomes c...
Peri-menopause: Hormones, HRT, and why a personalised approach is the way of the future. Interview with Kristin Mallon
On this week's episode I am delighted to be joined by Kristin Mallon, the visionary CEO behind Femgevity, for a deep dive into perimenopause and all things associated with that.
Kristin explains what perimenopause REALLY is, what the symptoms are and how you can best manage it.
We talk about HRT, the myths and the facts and the need for women going through the perimenopause to work with healthcare providers who specialise in it, rather than just your GP.
Kristin makes excellent points regarding the necessity of finding healthcare providers who a...
