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I had a lovely conversation with someone this week. She was looking for some postpartum recovery advice/training.

When going over her current needs I discovered that even though she has some postpartum issues, she doesn't actually need to work with a postpartum specialist.

Yes she has a bit of diastasis, but nothing bad..just some stuff that will heal by itself, if she keeps exercising. She had no pelvic floor issues but what she did have was neck-pain. 

I have done several episodes on postpartum neck-pain, what causes it and how common it is, but IF you have no other postpartum issues then you can really just work with anyone. 

A normal personal trainer/physio should really be able to help you with neck-pain which is caused by activities in daily life.

Some stretches like this or strengthening exercises given to you by your personal trainer/physio will really help. And doing a postpartum program, which always should include some work for your back and neck!!, is really just a waste of time.

So, before starting an exercise program, always ask yourself "What are my main requirements?" before handing over your money.

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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.

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FTV this week I am delighted to bring you an interview I did with Sari Rose Barron, LMFT, sometime last year.

We were talking postpartum mental health and how this feeds into parenting.

What happens when your four-year-old's tantrum suddenly has you responding exactly like your father did—despite promising yourself you'd never parent that way? Why do certain moments with your children trigger intense emotional reactions that seem disproportionate to the situation?

Sari explains how our childhood experiences shape our parenting in ways we often don't recognize. Sari brilliantly distinguishes between mood (our emotional states) and regulation (our ability to manage those states), explaining why even the most well-intentioned parents find themselves hijacked by unexpected triggers.

"Being a perfect parent actually fosters anxious attachment, not secure attachment," Sari explains, stating that moments of imperfection—followed by repair—are what truly build security in our relationships with our children. We discuss how trauma gets stored in the body and brain, creating automatic responses that feel beyond our control in heated parenting moments.

The conversation delves into practical approaches for healing, including EMDR therapy and other trauma-focused modalities that access the deeper, somatic aspects of our past experiences. Sari explains why traditional talk therapy sometimes doesn't reach the root causes of our reactivity, and how recognizing our own trauma responses (fight, flight, freeze, and fawn) can be transformative.

Whether you're navigating the intensity of the postpartum period or the challenges of raising teenagers, you'll gain powerful insights into breaking generational patterns and creating healthier relationships with your children. Listen now to understand why healing yourself might be the most important gift you can give your family.

You can find Sari online;

Her website

Her Instagram

Because you're wonderful people who listen to the podcast; Sari has given you a Freebie; Here is a link to a 2 minute quiz to find your Parenting Attachment Style!

As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles.

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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!

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In another "quickfire" answer to a question. This one comes up regularly these days;

Can I take GLP-1s after birth? Mounjaro, Wegovy, Ozempic etc are absolutely everywhere right now and, with the pressure on women to get that "baby weight" back off ASAP, it's no wonder some of you might be considering taking one of these medications...but should you?

Is it safe? (For you and the baby)

What are the issues with it?

Is there transference between the mother and the baby via breast milk?

Why are some sellers recommending waiting 3-6 months?

And why I personally believe that the weight should be MUCH longer.

If you have any questions you want answered, just send an email to [email protected] or link the little "fan mail" link.

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 :)

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Sometimes I am lucky enough to talk to an expert on one subject and find that what they're teaching translates to other areas extremely well, this is one of those episodes!

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 bring you an interview I did with Jeaneen Tang in 2025.

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 :)

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In the second of a line of shorter episodes, where I just answer some straightforward questions;

What kind of exercise should you be doing during your pregnancy?

Is there anything you should avoid?

How should you structure it?

What should you pay attention to...

And, should you START exercising during pregnancy?

All that, in ten minutes...with a bit of music added at the end!

What's not to love?

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 :)

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From the vault;

I've seen a lot of comments regarding PPP and the Lindsay Clancy case and it shows just how massively misunderstood Post Partum Psychosis really is. And it's really tragic. We have to get the word out that help is available and that help works!!

I did this interview with Dr Theresa Costales in 2024, she is the 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, not very well understood by many outside the postpartum mental health profession.

The harsh judgment often faced by recovering mothers, and the public's reluctance to understand that these are treatable mental illnesses, can lead to some of those who need urgent care being deprived of just that.
By examining the systemic issues within the medical community—including the dismissal of women's health concerns and the unique challenges faced by healthcare workers—we open up a dialogue about the urgent need for change and the promising shifts toward greater empathy and inclusivity, particularly for women of color.

Lastly, we celebrate the positive strides being made towards accessible mental health care for women, highlighting the ground-breaking work of Connections Health Solutions.

The importance of protocols that maintain the precious mother-child relationship during hospitalization, and the critical role of medication knowledge for pregnant and breastfeeding women, are topics we passionately delve into.

I don't say this every week, in fact I don't think I've ever said it at all, but this episode is a must-listen. Dr Costales is an amazing speaker on this subject and you'll absolutely love it.

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.

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This week I am trying a shorter version of the podcast where I just answer one question that comes up regularly (Yes, I am that lazy ;)

This week the question is "What type of exercise is best postpartum? Yoga, strength training, Pilates?..What should you do, and why?

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.

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FTV this week as it's an important thing to discuss;

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;

Her website

Facebook

Youtube

Substack

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 :)

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In the most waffliest of waffling episodes I have EVER recorded (and I have done my fair share over the past years) I talk about the importance of protein postpartum.

Or actually, I talk about many things and point out that protein isn't the be-and-end all that people claim it is..Or at least it shouldn't the main goal if your increase your calorie consumption.

We often tend to focus on the wrong things when it comes to nutrition and the clue is pretty much in the title there "NUTRITION"..should be about nutrients, rather than macros.

Anyways, that point takes me 20 minutes to get to..but at least I also include some information on the type of nutrients people often forget about (Like Choline) in the run-up to it.

A few links; The Study I mentioned that shows that a lot of breastfeeding women do not increase their calorie intake by the recommended amount, compared to women who use formula (IOW, this is something to pay attention to)

And a very handy spreadsheet by the BDA (British Dietitian Association) with some awesome information.

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 :)

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FTV; 

In this week's episode I am joined by Personal trainer, gym owner, podcast host and all-round good guy Brad Williams.

California based Brad specialises in working with men and women over 40 and we talk about the differences that he sees in how someone over 40 should eat and train compared to someone in their 20s.

Some of the things we touch on are;

Life is different for the over 40s but how does this impact exercise?
Is it more difficult for someone over 40s to get the same results as someone in their 20s?
Why the hormone levels of the over 40s must be taken into account when training/aiming for certain results.
Should you eat differently past 40?
What food go on his eat or don't eat list?
Which foods should you always try to buy organic?
What supplementation does Brad recommend for someone over 40?

and much, much more.

Check out Brad's amazing "Over 40 fitness hacks" podcast 

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 [email protected] if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic