พอดคาสท์ Post Natal ชั้นนำ (2024)

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4 more diastasis questions and "taking a break from rehab training"..will it set you back to square 1? 32:19

7d ago32:19

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In this week's episode I am lucky enough to answer several great questions from someone who emailed in. Here are the questions I was asked; 1. I'm not sure I'm doing the home workouts right. When there is a spot that says "breathing (lying)" or "(standing)", does that just mean I do the upward motion breath that many times while lying or sitting? (…

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Healing diastasis recti whilst breastfeeding and a "21 day diastasis challenge!"?? 18:49

14d ago18:49

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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 y…

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Pre-natal fitness/weightgain as a pro-athlete? Pregnancy belts and weightlifting for weightloss. 29:28

21d ago29:28

29:28

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" a…

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Debunking Diet Myths: Navigating Meal Timing, Protein Obsession, and Smart Nutrition on a Budget 38:21

28d ago38:21

38:21

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 …

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"Traveling Different": Travel advice for parents of neurodiverse children. With Dawn M. Barclay 44:01

1M ago44:01

44:01

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…

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"She would never hurt her baby!" Post Partum Psychosis with Dr. Theresa Costales 54:17

1M ago54:17

54:17

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…

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Understanding Anterior Placenta Effects, Sculpting Toned Arms, and Debunking Weighted Vest Myths 22:18

2M ago22:18

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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 c…

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Sailing Through the 'Should Storm': Charting a Course for Mindful Parenting. With Dr Alison Escalante 1:04:07

2M ago1:04:07

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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…

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Self-Care for mothers, why a Rejuvenated You makes for a happy child. With Tessia Watson 57:13

2M ago57:13

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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 ca…

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Hula Hooping with Diastasis Recti and backpain after diastasis exercise 27:34

2M ago27:34

27:34

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 …

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Peri-menopause: Hormones, HRT, and why a personalised approach is the way of the future. Interview with Kristin Mallon 46:52

3M ago46:52

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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…

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10 + years of postpartum experience. Here's what I learned, and changed my mind on. 40:53

3M ago40:53

40:53

It's the 250th episode of the podcast and what better way to celebrate it, if that's the right term ;), than by sharing with you what I've learned in my decade+ long working in the postpartum recovery field. I talk about all the things I learned when I did my first postpartum qualification 10+ years ago that no longer hold true. I talk about the ch…

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The Critical Role of Gut Well-being and Enlightened Eating with Josh Dech 55:56

3M ago55:56

55:56

Uncover the mysteries of your gastrointestinal universe with our special guest, Josh Dech, a holistic nutritionist who's a wizard at simplifying the complex world of gut health. Did you know your gut isn't just a silent worker, but a key player in your body's symphony, harmonizing processes like weight management, hormonal balance, and even your mo…

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Belly support bands during pregnancy and foods that increase breastmilk production? 34:09

3M ago34:09

34:09

Could belly support bands, kino tape, belly wraps etc. be the hidden key to postpartum recovery? What about wearing one during your pregnancy, will that actually help prevent diastasis recti/pelvic girdle pain etc? In today's episode, I discuss the real deal with taping and belly bands during pregnancy. Despite their popularity, there's a lack of e…

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What exercise during pregnancy helps with....and what it doesn't. 28:42

3M ago28:42

28:42

On this week's episode I talk about two things that I've been asked about this week. One of my new client's asked whether exercise during pregnancy helps prevent things like diastasis recti and pelvic girdle pain. So I talk a bit about what exercising during your pregnancy ACTUALLY helps with, and what it doesn't. I was also asked about the "danger…

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The Post-Birth Protein Debate and "activating your Deep Core" 32:49

4M ago32:49

32:49

On the first episode of 2024 I answer 2 listener emails. I talk about the need for sufficient protein postpartum and answer the question "if you should eat more when you are postpartum". I also touch on how to set your plate up if you're looking to eat healthy. Where should you start? How much protein is enough and is protein the be-and-end-all? Th…

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Ending the Year with top 3 health tips: Baby's sleep, Dental Hygiene in pregnancy, and the Power of Journaling 32:04

4M ago32:04

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It's the end of 2023 and for this episode I have collected my 3 favourite pieces of advice from interviews I've done this year. To be honest, I had a HUGE selection to choose from and have left many good things out..but a top 3 isn't a top 6 so that was always going to happen. Listen to Danika Sanchez from "Baby Steps Concierge Nursing" talk about …

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Umbilical hernias, caused by diastasis? And "exercise does not help you live longer"?? 39:18

4M ago39:18

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On this week's episode I talk umbilical hernias. A lot of postpartum women have an umbilical hernia but there seems to still be a lot of confusion about whether there is a causal link between diastasis recti and umbilical hernias. Can you repair an umbilical hernia by exercise, as some personal trainers would have you believe? Is a hernia "Just dia…

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How to conceive even if you've struggled previously. Interview with Gabriela Rosa 1:14:27

5M ago1:14:27

1:14:27

This week I had a lot of questions and conversations about fertility, especially from women struggling to conceive a second or third child. And, though I'm more than happy to answer questions myself, this is not my specialist subject and I would just be repeating the information this guest gave me a couple of years ago. So, from the vault, I am del…

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Bloating during the period, the FODMAP diet and deadlifting postpartum 29:46

5M ago29:46

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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 issu…

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C-Section, Muscle Function, and Fitness Expectations After Childbirth 27:27

5M ago27:27

27:27

Ever wondered if C-sections could lead to muscle dysfunction? Do they cut muscles during a C-section or do they not? This week I answer those questions; I'll talk through the intricasies of C-section procedures, explaining clearly that stomach muscles are not cut but some fascia is sliced to access the uterus. And that the uterus itself is a muscle…

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Addressing Scoliosis in Pregnancy and the Importance of Specialized Personal Training when you have health issues 32:10

5M ago32:10

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On this week's episode I deal with 2 emails; 1 regarding scoliosis and pregnancy and the other asking for a very specific skillset and personal training. I go through the scant but vital research on the interplay between pregnancy and spinal curvature, addressing concerns about potential pain and curve progression. Can your scoliosis get worse when…

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From Perimenopause to Femtech: A Holistic Approach to Women's Health. Interview with Heidi Davis 58:40

6M ago58:40

58:40

Have you ever found yourself contending with symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances, irritability, or anxiety? These could be the signs of perimenopause, a stage in a woman's life that barely gets the consideration it deserves. In today's episode I have the pleasure of talking to Heidi Davis CEO and Co-founder of Identifyher.ai Heidi has …

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The Crucial Role of Dental Care in Pregnancy: A Conversation with Teresa Yang, DDS 1:02:57

6M ago1:02:57

1:02:57

Unveiling the mysteries of dental care during pregnancy, this week I'm delighted to be talking with Teresa Yang, DDS. With over 30 years of experience, Teresa is an expert on oral hygiene and its importance, especially during the crucial period of pregnancy. She has taught clinical dentistry and patient management at UCLA School of Dentistry, has w…

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Unlocking Body Confidence Postpartum Through Burlesque with Cat LaCohie 1:15:40

6M ago1:15:40

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Can burlesque become a tool for postpartum body confidence? This week I'm delighted to be joined by Cat LaCohie and we're talking everything body confidence. We explore the reality of societal pressures that many women face after pregnancy, and how Cat uses burlesque as a medium to reconnect women with their bodies and embrace self-love. But this e…

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Diastasis Recti questions answered and why postnatal recovery programs can never be proven to work 35:28

6M ago35:28

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This week's episode I answer a listener email with several questions about diastasis recti; Why is progress soo slow? It's been 3 months and I've only managed to close the gap by a finger or so. Will the gap ever completely close? Is it a problem if the gap doesn’t fully close before another pregnancy? And also if it closes do I still need to conti…

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Improving Indoor Air Quality: A Key to Healthier Living. Interview with Michael Rubino 56:41

7M ago56:41

56:41

Did you know air in our homes and workplaces can significantly affect our health? This episode promises to transform your understanding of indoor air quality and its impact on wellbeing, with our special guest Michael Rubino, founder of HomeCleanse. We'll reveal the shocking fact that it only takes 24-48 hours for mold and bacteria to sprout and fl…

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"Not tonight, honey". Let's talk postpartum sexual intimacy. Interview with Courtney Boyer M.Ed., M.S. 56:17

7M ago56:17

56:17

This week I have the absolute pleasure of being joined by relationship and sexuality expert, Courtney Boyer. M.Ed., M.S. Courtney is the author of "Not tonight, honey" (Why women actually don't want sex and what we can do about it) and we have a phenomenal conversation about postpartum intimacy touching on all, sometimes uncomfortable..for me at le…

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"From the vault" Dispelling health and fitness myths 45:32

7M ago45:32

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This week it's just little old me again, since I had a lot of questions about some of these, I dug up an episode from 2021 in which I'm clearing up health and fitness myths. First I go over the idea of somato-types (body-types such as ectomorph, endomorph and mesomorph) and whether that affects your diet and training. Has the idea of body-types rea…

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All things body composition (fat loss, toning up etc) with Philip Pape! 1:06:17

7M ago1:06:17

1:06:17

This week I have the pleasure of being joined by Philip Pape, host of the excellent Wits and Weights podcast, to talk all things body transformation, body composition, fat loss, weightloss, muscle gain, toning up etc etc. We're covering soo much ground it's almost impossible to put in the description; From how difficult/easy it is to gain muscle wh…

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3 more questions answered. Back and neck pain caused by prams and more! 28:44

7M ago28:44

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This week I go over some listener questions again. some of the ground we cover is the classic stuff but there are also one or two new things in there. Why does my back and neck hurt after pushing a pram all day? (I might actually have to do a video about this as it's a superb question) I fell pregnant with my second whilst I still have diastasis, i…

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Speed up your post-partum recovery the easy way. (And how to spot a charlatan) 26:49

8M ago26:49

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This week I talk about the 3 things you can do to speed up your postpartum recovery the easy way. All of these won't much effort at all and are affordable for everyone. Learn to breathe. Get this basic thing right and your recovery will get much easier, even if you do nothing else! Target your exercise. Stop wasting your time and remain focussed on…

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The single most important thing when it comes to diets for weightloss is not what you think it is, Interview with Dr David Prologo 1:07:10

8M ago1:07:10

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From the vault this week as I get a lot of requests for diet/weightloss advice and I like the advice Dr Prologo gives. This week I had the pleasure of talking to Dr David Prologo. He's a is a dual board-certified interventional radiologist and obesity medicine specialist. Dr. Prologo has spent more than twenty years specifically analyzing the pheno…

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Postpartum back and knee pain, what's the deal? A listener's email 32:01

8M ago32:01

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This week I answer an email which covers a lot of things "I recently joined your program after reading your article about the connection between Diastasis Recti and lower back pain. After a few days of your workouts, I'm already feeling a difference. Your explanation of core breathing was a breakthrough for me. I'm currently 10 months postpartum an…

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Post-partum Urinary Incontinence..or "leakage". Interview with Dr Iris Platt 58:05

8M ago58:05

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This week I am joined by the amazing Dr Iris Platt. Iris is a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Columbia University ( and a Masters in Neuroscience from Teachers College Columbia University. ) We spend an entire hour talking about urinary incontinence, that's right..an entire hour! Iris is a phenomenal educat…

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More diastasis questions answered; Stop worrying about the TVA! Ozenpic the "magic" weightloss drug and THAT plank study 29:44

9M ago29:44

29:44

This week I answer some questions that have come up over the past few weeks. "Would you do separate exercises for the TVA (Transverse abdominis muscles) and QL (Quadratus Lumborum muscle) and stretch them separately as well?" "A lot of people are taking Ozempic for weightloss, does it work and will it work for me?" Inews about Ozempic shortage And,…

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Does your kid, or yourself, struggle with learning math? There is a better way to teach. Interview with Sensei Miwako. 1:04:17

9M ago1:04:17

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This week I am joined by the delightful Sensei Miwako, founder of JAMS, to talk about maths and, more specifically, why the Abacus method can help children overcome their "math struggle". JAMS is the only math school in the Portland and Beaverton area certified by the League for Soroban Abacus. They use the teachings of Abacus & Anzan instruction t…

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Pre and post-partum skincare. It's about more than just your looks. Interview with Natalie Bevans 53:55

9M ago53:55

53:55

This week I am joined by the lovely 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…

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Everything you should know about baby's wellbeing but probably don't. Interview with Danika Sanchez 1:02:43

9M ago1:02:43

1:02:43

This week I am joined by the wondeful Danika Sanchez as we talk about all things to do with looking after your baby in the best way possible. Danika is the owner of "Baby Step Concierge Nursing", in itself a fascinating idea already. She holds a BSN in nursing, an RNC for NICU, and is certified in neonatal touch and massage. We are talking about so…

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Gyms, TVAs, job offers and a cure for "morning sickness"?? 36:09

10M ago36:09

36:09

This week it's just little old me again and I talk about some things that have come up in conversations with members , clients and other personal trainers. I talk about gyms deliberately putting you off from using them. You see, gyms are designed for you to sign-up to them and to then not use them again. And that takes some doing. You'll have heard…

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Post-partum rage, what is it and how to prevent it getting too much. Interview with Kelly Smith! 54:25

10M ago54:25

54:25

In this week's episode I welcome back the wonderful Kelly Smith! You will remember Kelly from the episode I did in August 2022 where we spoke about micro-habits and short meditations. Kelly is the host of the Meditation Mama podcast and the guided meditation podcast Mindful In Minutes. She’s also the founder of a virtual meditation school called Yo…

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The pelvic floor and somatic healing. Interview with Alicia Patterson 1:07:09

10M ago1:07:09

1:07:09

This week I am joined by the wonderful Alicia Patterson. Alicia is a pelvic floor specialist and somatic counselor. With over 14 years of training, she is one of those fascinating expert health-care providers who truly believes in a holistic approach when it comes to pelvic floor recovery and pelvic health. We discuss many things including; What is…

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Weight/health management for kids is about leading by example. Interview with Dr Sheila Carroll 1:15:40

10M ago1:15:40

1:15:40

This week I am delighted to be joined by Sheila Carroll MD Dr. Sheila Carroll is a board-certified pediatrican and obesity medicine physician who is dedicated to helping children achieve their best health. She does this by working exclusively with parents who are willing to focus on modifying their own behaviors to ultimately improve their child's …

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From the vault "stupid things you get told to do to heal diastasis recti". 35:02

10M ago35:02

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As my neighbour is a jackass who doesn't tell me when he's going to be hammering all weekend, I had to pull an episode "from the vault". It's an oldie but a goodie! This week I'm talking about stupid things people do to heal their diastasis recti. From bellybinders and Peloton bikes to doing Instagram workouts and asking your GP for surgery on the …

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Planks are ESSENTIAL to your post-partum recovery so don't ignore them! 28:25

11M ago28:25

28:25

This week I talk about the importance of doing plank exercises if you're working on your postpartum recovery Too often do I hear "Planks are dangerous to do post-partum" or "avoid doing planks or you'll make your diastasis worse". This is complete nonsense. Planks are your friend post-partum but you kind of have to know what you're doing and why yo…

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Aid your post-partum recovery with Postpartum 30, a modern take on ancient confinement practice. Interview with Dr Kristal Lau 2:11:54

11M ago2:11:54

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This week I have the pleasure to be joined by Dr Kristal Lau in a bumper, an epic, 2 HOUR LONG!!, interview talking about the benefits of "confinement practices", but with a twist, to aid your post-partum recovery. Regular listeners will have heard me talk about "zuo yue zi" or "Sitting the month" before as I strongly believe that some of the pract…

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Back on track! Big weights vs lighter weights for mums. And can probitotics HURT your health?? 41:22

11M ago41:22

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After last weeks, admittedly terrible, episode I am back on track! This week I discuss whether it is better to use big weights or smaller weights if you're post-partum. There tends to be a lot of discussion around this and I'm not 100% sure why that is as the answer is fairly clear. I also, briefly, discuss the role of a personal trainer. As one of…

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"I'm doing everything right, why am I not losing weight?". The big question of the week 43:24

11M ago43:24

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This week I talk about one of the questions that comes up regularly in the day-to-day life of any personal trainer and dietitian. "I am doing everything right, why am I not losing weight?". Fundamentally the answer is always "It's because you're not doing everything right", and this is what most personal trainers and dietitians will tell you, but t…

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"From the vault" Raising neurodivergent children. Interview with Neurodiversity life-coach Danielle Sullivan 1:07:01

12M ago1:07:01

1:07:01

In another "From the vault" episode I'm revisiting the interview I did with Danielle Sullivan about raising Neurodivergent children. She's a neurodiversity life coach, autism and disability advocate, autistic mother and host of the Neurodiverging podcast. We had a tremendous chat about various things to do with either being diagnosed as neurodiverg…

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The ABCs of post-partum exercise and the many forms of cardio, which to do and which to avoid 40:40

12M ago40:40

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In this week's episode I go through the Why, Who, What, When, the Where and the How of post-partum exercise. Back to basics this week with me talking about the best way to plan your physical post-partum recovery. Can you prevent diastasis recti by doing the "right things" during your pregnancy? The quickest way for your body to recover post-partum.…

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