In this episode Heidi is joined by the wonderful Alice Mackintosh, a registered nutritional therapist and co-founder of Equi London. 

It is no secret to anyone who follows her, that Heidi has struggled to look after herself since baby number three arriving now nearly two and a half years ago. We know that being in the early throws of motherhood can mean that often, our needs are put to the bottom of the pile.

In this episode, Alice gives us some really solid and sound ideas for keeping on top of our own health, including topics such as: 

• Iron postpatrum
• Having regular blood tests
• Whether electrolytes are useful 
• Eating a Mediterranean diet 
• Perimenopause 

This episode is a brilliant way of reducing the overwhelm surrounding health and well being right now and getting to the basics of what exactly we need to do as parents, to look after ourselves. 

To book an appointment or ask a question:
Visit www.alicemackintosh.com or email [email protected]

Explore Equi London supplements:

Head to www.equilondon.com and fill out the quick questionnaire on the homepage to discover which products are best suited to your needs.

Exclusive 20% discount for Positively Parenthood listeners: Use code 'HEIDIPP20' at checkout (excludes bundles and subscriptions)

In this episode, Heidi and Mel explore the topic of potty training and helping our children to be "dry" at night time. This episode covers: 

• When to start
• How to start
• Dealing with accidents 
• Poo fear 
• Becoming dry at night

...and lots more! From honest chat as mothers to two toddlers who are also at potty training age, to admitting defeat on night time training, Heidi and Mel share both their advice and their personal stories to help reassure any other parent who is about to embark on potty training, struggling with wet beds at night or those who just want a raw and honest parenting chat.

Out Potty Training Course is available here. 

Positively Parenthood also offers a monthly parenting membership for only £20/month where you can access online courses, webinars, 24/7 parenting support and live group sessions with Heidi and Mel. 

The episode you’ve all been waiting for! This week, I’m joined by the brilliant Charlie Launder of Bumps & Burpees to talk about a topic I get asked about all the time - the jump from two to three children.

We get honest about what that transition really looks like:

• Charlie opens up about her fertility journey before having her first child
• We both share why we chose to have a third baby
• The (many!) challenges that come with managing three little ones
• And how we juggle motherhood and running our own businesses

If you’re currently on the fence about growing your family, this conversation is a must-listen. Whether you’re seeking reassurance, real talk, or just a sense of solidarity, you’ll find it here.

If your little one seems to not sleep out of discomfort, or spits up and has signs of reflux, then this episode is for you! 

In this super short and sweet bonus episode, Heidi takes you through the main causes of baby reflux and discusses how you might then be able to go about finding support for your baby. 

To download the Positively Parenthood reflux checklist, click here. 

In this episode, Heidi is joined by Melanie, sleep coach at Positively Parenthood and Mum of two, to discuss sleep and routines whilst away on holiday.

Over the years, Heidi and Mel have travelled to many a destination with their young families as well as Heidi travelling as a nanny for many years too. This episode shares some super useful and implementable advice on big topics such as:

• Dealing with jet lag 
• How to go out for dinner on holiday
• Promoting sound sleep whilst away 
• Flying with toddlers - tips and tricks 
• Getting back into a routine when home 

And much more... 

If you are looking for help with your baby or toddlers sleep, don't forget to check out our new membership: access to all of our online parenting courses, resources and 24/7 chat bot ParentGuide. We hope to see you in our next members session!

In this episode Heidi is joined by the incredible Lucinda Miller of NatureDoc. Lucinda is a well known naturopath in the UK and specialises in working with parents of neurodiverse children, in order to help improve their sleep, behaviour and all round calm.

In this episode we cover: 

• Why our babies guts are struggling...
• How pregnancy impacts our babies gut 
• Can we avoid reflux in our babies? 
• The impact of Covid on our children's health & wellbeing 
• How temperament is linked to the gut 
• Boosting immunity in the winter months 
• Magnesium and sleep 
• How dairy impacts sleep 
• Improving focus with supplements  

Find Lucinda Miller on Instagram @naturedockids. Subscribe to her Healthy Bites weekly email here. Buy Lucinda's books and her supplement pick ⁠here  

For more help and support with parenting or to work with Heidi and her team, find us ⁠here

During this (very festive) episode, Heidi discusses the seasonal topic of illness and how that impacts sleep - all very topical given her daughter was in the early throws of bronchiolitis when recording this episode! 

Depending on the illness, Heidi gives her top tips on dealing with sleep during illness including; how to make your little ones more comfortable, boosting their immune systems and also ensuring their sleep is as easy as possible during these hard times. 

In addition to this, how best to continue with your successful sleep habits during times of illness and how to get back on track (if indeed you need to!). 

Heidi also talks to model, influencer and Mummy of two Laura Coleman about her view of motherhood so far, including dealing with sleep (or lack of) and balancing two babies.

This episode is for EVERY parent as we hit peak winter season of illness and time taken off childcare and work and is sponsored by BioGaia - our favourite probiotic supplement to help boost immunity - use code PPBABY20 for 20% off https://uk.biogaia.com/ 

In this episode, Heidi runs through all of the main reasons as to why sleep might just feel difficult for you and your little one...

Why do the normal sleep approaches not work for your baby? Why do awake windows not make a difference to your baby's sleep? Why is your toddler still not sleeping well during the night time?

As sleep specialist's often working to uncover why parents sleep situations are not going to plan, Heidi attempts to give you clarity and confidence as to why the main stream approaches to sleep might not be serving you and your child. 

From silent reflux, to sensory processing and more, this episode promises to share with you that there is SO much more to sleep than just awake windows and sleep routines.

For more information on our responsive and holistic sleep work visit www.positivelyparenthood.com/1-1s and for more information on Vicky's sensory sleep diet head to https://www.sensorysolutionsot.co.uk/home

In this episode, "Saying Yes to Play" hosted by Heidi, she explores the transformative power of play in children's lives. Heidi dives into what play really means—not just as a fun activity, but as a crucial means of creativity, problem-solving, and emotional growth for children. 

Heidi discusses the science behind play, explaining how it helps children build cognitive abilities, enhance social skills, and strengthen their emotional resilience. By allowing children the freedom to explore, imagine, and create, they can experience greater joy and curiosity, which directly contributes to their overall development.

The podcast also explores the profound benefits of outdoor play, highlighting how time spent outside can nurture a child’s sense of adventure and wonder while improving their physical health. Heidi provides practical tips for parents on how to incorporate more playtime into their daily routines, focusing on the importance of slowing down and connecting with nature.

This episode of the podcast is a collaboration with Microscooters, to celebrate the launch of their new 4 in 1 ride on trike to scooter... a versatile ride-on, trike, toddler scooter, and grown-up scooter. Each stage is carefully designed to match your child's developmental milestones, ensuring that this product will be a companion from their first steps to their first year at school and beyond.

Scooters for Babies & Toddlers to 3 yrs old | Micro Scooters 
 
 

In this episode of Heidi's podcast, we explore the topic that so often comes up in those early months and that is "Why can't I put my baby down?"...

The early newborn days are incredible but also extremely intense and full on, especially with so little postnatal support around these days. During this episode, Heidi covers the main reasons why you might struggle to be able to put your baby down and points you towards how you might be able to help them.

 For this weeks interview, we are joined by Vern from Carifit, a Daddy of two and a very successful business owner, Vern is king of baby wearing and gives us an insight into his experience as a father as well as a few baby wearing tips too. Find vern @carifit and https://www.getcarifit.com/

This episode is sponsored by Biogaia Probiotics, use code PPBABY20 at the checkout for a 20% discount https://uk.biogaia.com/