The Healthy Post Natal Body Podcast

I was going to do another Q&A this week but time ran away from me so I have the pleasure of bringing you the conversation I did with Rebecca Washuta.

Rebecca is a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist and Health Coach specializing in weight loss and habit formation. She has been featured in a tonne of magazines and news segments and is a great person to talk to about how to take practical steps towards a healthier diet.

We discuss many, many things including;


What the Big 3 formula for creating healthy meals and snacks is.
How if you are hungry within 2-3 hours after eating a meal that means your meal isn't put together properly.
The importance of chosing good quality protein over shitty "extra protein" snacks (such as Pepperamis).
The importance of fibre.
Why meal plans suck.
How almost all pre-packaged foods are horrifically low on fibre and therefor low on satiety.
How to change eating habits successfully.
My dislike of setting the wrong goals, and SMART goals.

And much, much more.

You can find Rebecca in all the places the cool people hang out.

Her website
Her Instagram





"In the news this week"; This story from the BBC about issues in UK based abortion centers

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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Have you ever wondered if you should try "Intuitive Eating"?
IE pops up on my social media feeds every now and again and, although I'm hugely in favour of people using their intuition when they do anything, I can't help but think some people are not really being honest with you about how tricky it can be and how to start.

I talk about the issues many people face when changing their diet to a more intuitive one; From old habits, to a massive food industry that's trying to get you to ignore your intuition.

I also touch on the hotly debated topic of fluoride exposure in drinking water and its potential impact on children's intelligence.
You might have seen the scary headlines "FLUORIDE IN DRINKING WATER MAKES KIDS DUMB!" or, even worse, "Fluoride is a neurotoxin and will kill you"

Drawing from a comprehensive 300-page report by the US Department of Health and Human Services, I explore the moderate association found between high fluoride levels and lower IQ scores in children, especially in parts of the world with higher fluoride exposure than the US. 
I try to give you the full picture, summarise the findings and reassure you about the current safety standards for fluoride levels in the US and UK.  

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      

Playing us out this week; "Kicking you out" by Neon Beach

In this week's episode I have the pleasure of talking with Miguel Bautista from CFSrecovery.com about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.


We discuss why CFS, also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), is often referred to as the "invisible illness," and talk about the daily challenges faced by those living with this misunderstood. and often ignored, condition.

Miguel provides a compassionate perspective on the importance of addressing CFS with empathy, alongside practical management strategies that highlight the parallels between CFS and long COVID.

We discuss the relationship between our modern, stress-filled lives and chronic illnesses such as CFS, fibromyalgia, and even long COVID.

We dissect how constant stimulation from technology and societal pressures can lead our brains to misinterpret everyday stressors as life-threatening situations, exacerbating anxiety and contributing to chronic health issues.

Miguel will help you find balance and reclaim your health with actionable lifestyle changes aimed at managing stress and achieving sustainable well-being.

You can find Miguel in all the usual places;

His amazing Youtube channel.
Instagram
And, ofcourse, the CFSrecovery website

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      

Playing us out this week; "This long" by Shells by the Sea

Should postpartum recovery be sport-specific?

I had a wonderful email from someone who said the following;


Hi Pete,

Long time no see, I hope you’re well.

 As you probably know I gave birth again a few months ago and am working with a team on my recovery.

 We’ve only really just started so I’m very early on. My physio is (name removed) ,obviously I’ve known him for years, but my women’s health physio is someone Iv’e never dealt with before (and neither has anyone else I know in (name of sport removed)) and she said something that stuck with me and made me think…ermm…I’ll ask Pete about that. 

 She said that my post-partum recovery program should be specific to (sport removed). And yes going back to playing is absolutely key but, how is the program sport specific? when I asked her to clarify she said that another sport’s program is completely different postpartum than ours is and she was a bit short after that so I left it.

 Any thoughts?

So that is what I'm discussing today.
I go through my reasoning and explain the way I work, with both athletes and non-athletes.

Is it different if you're a tennis or football player? What about for judokas and shotputters?

BTW this episode is not just for professional athletes, it VERY much also goes for "normal" people who just want to go back to doing what they love to do.

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      

Playing us out this week; "Karma" by Cira Grandi

This week I am joined by the amazing Natalie Bevans as we're talking pre- and post-partum skincare.

Natalie is a Master Aesthetician and she very kindly gave up an hour of her time to explain to little old me why skincare really matters when you're pregnant or post-partum.

We discuss many things including;

How being pregnant and giving birth changes your skin.
Why your skincare routine needs to change when you're pregnant.
In fact, why it regularly needs to change (my ignorance really showing through here on this bit :))
The importance of looking after your skin
Skincare starts with what you put IN your body rather than what you put ON it.

And much, MUCH, more.

You can find Natalie in the usual corners of the internet
Her website
Instagram

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      

Playing us out this week;  "This long" by Shells by the Sea

After receiving a tonne, well 6, of emails about postpartum backpain over the past few weeks I am bringing you a chat I had with David Jeter who is an awesome physical therapist. We're talking post-partum back-pain and the benefits of physical therapy and exercise generally.

We discuss many, many things including;

What is post-partum back pain and what causes it?
Is surgery THE solution?
Why is post-partum backpain soo often ignored by both the medical community and those suffering from it?
Why are people not aware just how effective physical therapy is to deal with back-pain?
How the PT community is doing a terrible job of promoting the benefits of exercise and is spending too much time selling cheap-tricks.
And how you can help yourself if you're suffering from any sort of muscle related pain.

In the news this week, this article from the American Association for Cancer Research which demonstrates nicely how certain myths don't die out.

I hear the following phrase a lot in my daily life "A glass of red wine a day is good for you" and it's just not true,
ALL types of alcohol raise the risk of certain cancers, which is something to be aware of. 
HOWEVER...That doesn't mean drinking gives you cancer..stuff like this isn't black and white. 

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      

This week I talk about the many benefits of exercise during pregnancy.

I mention the story of one of my clients who came to me after the birth of her first child, what we did and what her condition was like that the time.

The we fast forward a few years and I talk about the difference she noticed, and felt, postpartum because we had done a bit of work during her pregnancy.
I mention the type of exercises we had done and the overall effects.

I also briefly mention the CycleSyncing episode as I've had some emails about this and what my main issue with the vast majority of them is.

Let me be very clear, as this is something I try to live by; When someone sells you something they should do that from a place of honesty and integrity.

Having said that;

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     
 
 Playing us out; "We will Rise" from Ty Blackwell

This week  I try to highlight that postpartum recovery, and postpartum health issues, are generally nothing to be scared of.

Diastasis recovery, pelvic girdle pain and back pain solutions are often sold to new mums as "you have A PROBLEM!! BE AFRAID!!" rather than "Yeah, we can sort this. Don't worry about it."

I highlight some of the tactics used to trick you into buying something you don't need.

I also talk about why I think most people will have enough if they have follow a good postpartum program for 3 months. After that you should really be able to start doing what you actually want to do again.

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     
 
 Playing us out; "Dare to live" by Scarlett Solo

Is cycle syncing the next big breakthrough in fitness, or just another marketing gimmick?

Should you really only do weight training or HIIT for 2 weeks per month and does that really increase strength by 15% more than consistently doing it?

What about adjusting your diet to "balance your hormones"?

I have been on a quest to get my hands on the studies your favourite cycle-sync app/websites claim they have done and discuss what I have found.

At least one website regularly makes claims about studies that directly contradicts what the study actually said so..it does not bode well.

But tune in now to see if there's anything behind the hype, and find out what you should be doing.

Here is the blog post I referred to and here is the link to the actual study they butchered.

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     
 
 Playing us out; "Survive" by Gee Smiff

Answering member questions this week I am talking about the difference between the various kinds of diastasis and whether you should do different exercises to help recover from them.

And I'm talking about whether you can heal diastasis just by losing weight and if being overweight is actually that big of a deal when it comes to diastasis recti.

Believe it or not, this takes me 25 minutes so you're welcome :)



Email [email protected] if you have any questions or comments or want me to interview a specific person

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!   

Playing us out this week; "555" by Remedee.