The Healthy Post Natal Body Podcast

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 practices make complete sense from a mother's self-care perspective.The issue with any 2000 year + old practice however is, of course, that a lot of the habits are no longer necessary and some will actually hinder your recovery.This is where Dr Kristal Lau comes in. Dr. Kristal Lau, a Physician and Postpartum Wellness Consultant, is the author of ‘Postpartum 30’.  She believes in "Stronger Mothers, Stronger Families, Stronger Nations." Kristal brings over 10 years of combined experience and knowledge in clinical medicine, scientific research, and public health including her personal experiences as an Asian expat in the West, a mom of 2, and a U.S. military spouse. She delivers insights and actionable strategies for postpartum wellness, specialising in balancing traditions and cultural practices with modern postpartum care." Basically, Dr Lau has done a tonne of investigative work and research and taken out the things that are not beneficial, and updated the things that are, and put them together in "Postpartum 30", a book which took her the best part of 2 years to write.In this monster 2 hour interview we discuss almost everything post-partum related;What are the principles behind post-partum 30?The modern take on an ancient practice?Why getting support in the early post-partum stage is so important.We plan for patients leaving hospital, why don't we plan for mother's leaving hospital?The flaws in the  health system when it comes to recognising women's health issues.Where can Traditional Chinese Medicine compliment Western Medicine and how can they be intergrated?Why do we not put the mother's needs higher when we know the impact it has when we don't.Can there be equality if we don't start by equality in health?The differences between the German, French and Dutch approaches to post-partum healthcare and the US/UK approachAnd why does the research into women's post-partum health suck??And soo much more that I'll start running out of allowed characters to describe it.I have always said that someone who knows what they're talking about can talk about it for hours and Kristal is definitely in that camp. You're going to love this chat!You can find Kristal everywhere;Instagram FacebookAnd her websiteRemember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. 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 peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments    If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Never be the same" by Shells by the Sea

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 my new clients brought up what their old PT used to do and say and I think it could do with some clarification because a lot of PTs seem to have ideas well above their station.And, finally, "Can probiotics actually hurt your gut biome?" This is based on a marketing email I received this week from a respected nutrition course.Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments    If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Times like these" by Andrew Galucki

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 that answer isn't enough.The following question should always be "Let's try to find out what the missing link is to your success"I go over the many reasons, and there can be many, you're just not getting the results you're looking for.I talk about;The importance of BMR and calculating that correctly.The problem with overreliance on exercise/training for weightloss.The problem with "calorie in and calorie out, it's that simple"."The time of the month" and the effects of menstruation on weight fluctuations.How sleep, stress, anxiety and depression all impact your weight.That breastfeeding does not equal weightloss.The overall effects of hormones, including post-pregnancy hormones, on weightloss.How "going out for a meal" can be a real bugger when you're trying to lose weight, and what the solution is...don't worry, it's not "just stay in".Why I recommend going to "fancy restaurants" to almost all my weightloss clients.And a bit more. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments    If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Hero" by Gee Smiff and INNXCENT

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 neurodivergent yourself or raising neurodivergent children.We covered "What to do if your child gets a neurodivergent (autism, ADHD etc) diagnosis?"What works and what doesn't work with neurodivergent kids.How every neurodivergent person is different. The benefits of having a neurodivergent diagnosis.And much, much more.As I say in the podcast, several times: I learnt more in this hour than I could have done spending hours searching online. You can find Danielle everywhere;FacebookInstagramYouTubeIn the news this week, I thought I would talk a bit about a study, from Stanford, that came out recently that showed that there is a difference between the brains of boys and girls with autism. Here is a link to the actual paper.The reason I thought the study was interesting is because it, once again, highlights that women and men are different in physiology and that therefore using the same diagnostics and treatment methods in medicine is flawed. The more we are aware of this the easier it is to improve the health, and experience, of women overall. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments    If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Something I can Dance to" by Alright Years. 

 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.Should you do cardio and, if so, what kind do I recommend people do? Is HIIT a good idea post-partum? s it really as "unsafe" as people say it is?Diastasis recovery, how can you speed this up?What does effective post-partum training actually look like?Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments    If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "This is my Time" by IVY STATES

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" podcastRemember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments    If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "I like that" by IVY STATES

 In this week's episode I answer some of the questions that have come up this week.I talk about above navel diastasis and how the approach to recovery is slightly different from below navel, or completely open, DR. It's remarkably straightforward but still important to note the difference.I'm also talking about whether you should wash your baby with soap every day or not.Hormone therapies, are they an important addition to your health regime and who can you trust to provide them?And, finally, a study about the importance of wearing a proper bra when exercising. Seriously, get one fitted if you can afford it! The actual research article can be found here Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos...but mainly to look at the covers of each podcast episode :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments    If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Revolution" by  Scarlett Solo/INNXCENT 

I've been wanting to do an episode on this subject for a VERY long time  so I am delighted to be talking sustainability with John Pabon.We are all interested in sustainability and the environment but, for many of us, the message around these subjects are confusing, complicated and overall just massively disheartening. "The world is doomed", "there is no point doing X" or "UNLESS YOU GO VEGAN YOU'RE EVIL!!" are the types of messages we hear all the time but, if you have children, you probably would like to know what you can PRACTICALLY do to help.John is a globally recognized expert in sustainability. With more than 2 decades of experience in the "saving the planet business", and a whole host of impressive organisations and companies on his CV, he is THE guy to talk to about something like this.He is also the author of  “Sustainability for the Rest of Us: Your No-Bullshit, Five-Point Plan for Saving the Planet.”  The book has been described as “…a foundational read for practical sustainability in the 21st century” and “…one of the best sustainability resources available to date.” His second book  “The Great Greenwashing,” is out now for pre-sale. And, of course, check out his website https://www.johnpabon.com/John and I discuss many things including;What, exactly, is sustainability? (Turns out I didn't know what it REALLY was either!"Is there any point to people doing anything if big corporations are a large part of the problem?Recycling, is it a waste of time?Are corporations actually as evil as we think they are?Why the "shouty environmentalist" is hurting the sustainability message.You don't need to do everything, just do something.Some practical things that any person, and small business, can do to really make a big difference.And much more. "In the news this week";  This paper about weightloss in old age. Does losing weight really lead to an early death? Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments    If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "I got that WOW" by Ivy States

In this week's episode I answer some of the questions regarding supplementation that I've recieved over the past month or so.Are vitamins worth the money?Do women need to take different vitamins than men? Here is the pubmed bit I refer toWhat about other supplements, protein, quercetin, turmeric etc?Is a probiotic worth the money, what is a probiotic and how can you spot a "good one" from one that won't do anything at all? Is there a difference between the various kinds of probiotics and is one better than the other?And finally, Alkaline water and the alkaline diet. Is your body "being acidic" a problem? And, if the alkaline diet works..then why is that? Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos...but mainly to look at the covers of each podcast episode :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments    If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Not a care in the world" by Ryan Saranich

In an episode "From the vault" we're answering your post-partum diet questions, with a very special guest; Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; Libby Mills (MS, RDN, LDN, FAND). She's giving you expert answers to the questions you sent in.Some of the questions you put to her are;Is the KETO diet safe to do when you're breastfeeding?Can you get enough fiber in your diet if you cut out brown bread/rice etc. if those foods make you bloat?How can I stop sugar cravings when I'm trying to cut out processed sugar during my pregnancy?Has my pregnancy, and previous dieting, made my "set-point" go up? And does the body even have a set-point?How do I eat enough (especially at snacks) without eating too many ultra processed foods, and without giving myself even more to do by preparing fresh food? Especially if I’m already crashing, I need things I can eat quickly and things I can carry with me if I’m out.What can I do so I am not hungry and tired all the time but also don’t spend too much time cooking/preparing snacks on the weekend? We also talk a lot about macros (carbs, protein and fats), what a good post-partum diet looks like and she has a lot of tips and easy to grab ideasThe Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, they have a tonne of great information out there so check them out if you're looking for more information. Their website https://www.eatrightpro.org/Follow them on FacebookAnd on Instagram Libby also hosts her own show on https://wche1520.com/ called Libby's Luncheonette where she has conversations, eats and tips that focus on our local food system and how sustainable choices can positively affect our personal, community and ecological health and well-being.And, finally, here are some of the  "Lazy and delicious"  magazine recipes she mentioned! Don't tell me we don't give you a tonne of expert info on this podcast!! I also left the "In the news" from that week in; I do briefly encourage everyone who is pregnant and hasn't had the vaccine yet to please get it. All the studies show that getting vaccinated when you're pregnant is a good ide as it's completely safe whereas getting severely ill with COVID when you're pregnant really is not.Here are a couple of studies that should reassure you;https://www.news-medical.net/news/20211022/Study-finds-no-link-between-COVID-19-vaccinations-and-risk-of-early-miscarriages.aspx https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/932380 Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments    If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Spanish Ladies" (Stripped version) by Fare Ye Well 

This week I answer some more of your questions and comment on some things that cropped up on my radar recently.First, Does KETO burn more fat? And, if it does, then why does it not matter that it does?Second, Just doing cardio isn't sufficient for healthy living and post-partum recovery.Third, How "Just doing something different" can help you get through a plateau but only if you know what you['re doing and why you're doing it.And, finally, why "All or nothing" usually means nothing.Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments or want me to interview a specific personRemember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Playing us out; "Afternoonz" by Missy Missy

 In a first I'm going "back to the vault" this week!I've had a lot of questions about going back to running post-partum and that made me decide to do the "unthinkable!" and let you guys enjoy the interview I did with  Runpainfreenow.com's Jessica Marie Rose Leggio.This was one of the most enjoyable interviews I've done over the past 3 years and Jessica is the go-to person to answer most of the questions you've put to me recently so there is no point in my reinventing the wheel. Sit back, and enjoy!In addition to having  qualifications and experience coming out the wazoo, she really cares about women's health and injury prevention and that passion comes through in everything she talks about.In one of the most enjoyable conversations I have had on the podcast, we spoke for about an hour about how to get back into running safely when you're post-partum.How long before you can start back up?What are the things you should be focusing on first.Why muscle activation is at the basis of every good post-partum/rehab program.Why the psoas muscle is soo ridiculously important, and yet too often ignored by coaches and trainers.Why foamrolling is the number one thing every runner should do post-partum (but make sure you do it properly!!!)And much, MUCH, more.Jessica's FREE webinar www.runpainfreenow.com/free-trainingHer new book; www.runpainfreenow.com/book Even I am getting myself a copy of this, and I HATE running!! This book is guaranteed to be worth it's weight in gold in terms of knowledge You can find the RunPainFree podcast here if you're an Apple user, and here if you're not.Below are some of the episodes and things we discussed that are well worth listening to.Hamstring dysfunction https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/runpainfree-podcast/id1337184561?i=1000443154484 Workouts hurt you as a runner  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/runpainfree-podcast/id1337184561?i=1000443154483 Psoas https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/runpainfree-podcast/id1337184561?i=1000466016685 Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments or want me to interview a specific personRemember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Playing us out; "Bird watching" by Delbony

This week I'm answering some more of your questions and emails,Will using a bodypillow during pregnancy really lead to greater diastasis recti and hip problems?Why learning to breathe properly is the single most important thing you can do for your post-partum recovery.I'm also talking about "doming" again And finally, why Gisele Bündchen is NOT the person you want to compare your body to when you're post-partum (I can't believe I have to say this but someone asked if I could give them a tummy like Gisele "because she's had 4 kids and looks amazing!!")  Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments or want me to interview a specific personRemember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Playing us out; "Sinking" (The stripped version) by Ramona Woolf

This week I have the pleasure of talking to 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 websiteHer Instagram"In the news this week"; This story from the BBC about issues in UK based abortion centers Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out; "Head Zap" by Tiger Gang

This week I'm answering some more of your questions and emails, covering a rather wide variety of subjects.What are my top 3 tips for a successful, and fast, post-partum recovery?Why resistance training for your upperbody is key if you want to recover post-partum. (And why there is a lot of it in the HPNB program)The importance of "dynamic training" rather than the standard "up and down" type of training you see in most post-partum programs. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments or want me to interview a specific personRemember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Playing us out; "A letter from Paris" by Elise Solberg

This week it's the 200th episode and I'm  over the moon to be joined by Dr Kat Kaeni.Dr. Kaeni is a perinatal psychologist in California where she provides perinatal mental health and perinatal mood & anxiety disorder counseling to people who are trying to be pregnant, are pregnant, had a loss of pregnancy or are dealing with a difficult birth or postpartum adjustment. Her amazing podcast, Mom & Mind, has received over half a million downloads and is heard in 86 countries. Dr. Kat has been featured in Parents, The New York Times, Postpartum Support International, 89.3 KPCC, Happy with Baby, Motherly, Psych Alive, Health Line, What to Expect, Quartz, Plus Mommy and numerous mommy podcasts.In short, when it comes to perinatal mental health Dr Kaeni is the person you want to listen to.We discuss many, many things including;What a perinatal psychologist actually does.What is the process like when you see a perinatal psychologist.Why ante-natal mental health matters and why it keeps being overlooked.Why being prepared for any perinatal mental health issues is essential when trying for a baby.What are some of the things that mean you could be at a higher risk of post-partum mental health issues.The importance of sleep.Why a personalised approach to mental health matters.And much, much more.You can find Dr Kaeni in all the usual places;Her websiteInstagram Facebook pageThe manage post-partum stress online course I mention in the outro "In the news this week"; This  bit of "research" done by Which magazine about caffeine levels in UK coffee shops. How this was reported by Which magazine is completely different from the way the BBC/ITV and other news outlets reported this. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out; " Uptown lovers " by Afternoonz, just a nice bit of jazz

This week I'm delighted to be joined by Dr Heather HausenblasHeather has a PhD in the science of health psychology. She is a health psychology expert, international award-winning scientist, public speaker, and best-selling author. Her research focuses on how our health habits effect our well-being. In particular, how our diet, exercise, sleep, and supplementation effects our overall health. And, to top this off, she's ranked in the top 1% of the most influential scientists in the world. Dr Hausenblas obtained her PhD from Western University in Canada. Was a faculty member and the Director of the Exercise Psychology Lab at the University of Florida, and has served as a Scientific Advisor for nutrition, supplement, and health companies.She currently is a Professor of Health Sciences at Jacksonville Universityand is also the CEO and Founder of Wellness Discovery Labs, a health behavior research company.AND, as if that wasn't impressive enough,  so is the co-founder of Healthy Moves Journaling, a wellness company that focuses on small changes for big health improvements. In short, you're not going to find a more qualified person to talk to about making healthy changes and how to go about improving your health in a sustainable way.We discuss many things including;Why is making healthy lifestyle changes so difficult when you're pregnant or newly post-partum?Why exercise is important for your post-partum recovery and how is safe to do.Why keeping up exercise during pregnancy is key to being active post-partum. Women who's exercise levels drop during pregnancy hardly ever become active again post-partum, so how to prevent this.How you exercising is important for your health AND YOUR BABY'S!How can healthcare professionals motivate people to exercise more/eat healtier?Why your doctor should "prescribe exercise".The importance and benefits of journalling (and why you don't need an expensive gadget to track your health habits)And much, much, MUCH more."In the news this week"; This study, which shows that male alcohol consumption has a significant impact on fertility.  Obviously we have discussed this on previous podcasts before but it's always nice to point out the obvious. The PDF of the study is at the bottom of the linkBTW, as a TLDR; the study refers to long-term alcohol use, not a couple of beers on the weekend :) Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out; "Don't ruin my high" by VAULTZ

This week I'm delighted to be joined by Daniel Sih.Daniel is an award winning author and productivity expert and has written a tremendous book called "Raising Tech-Healthy Humans".It's a practical handbook to help parents reset their children's tech-habits and give them a great start to life. If you're concerned about your kid's social media/phone/tablet habits then this is the interview to listen to!We're talking about many things including;How to get an 8-year old off a tablet is a different process from teaching a 4-year old to use devices sensibly.The difference between "lean-back" and "lean-in" technology and why it really matters.How YouTube on the television is completely different from family movie night.Why family technology time is a positive whereas spending time on the phone maybe isn't.How to spot when your kid's tech-habits are becoming a problem.How the technology, and social media, is DESIGNED to keep your child online so you as a parent have to be aware of what you're really up against.YouTube is different when you're not signed in!The physical, and developmental, effects of certain tech on your child.The easiest ways to progress your child through the different forms of technology, and why you should slowly build up their exposure rather than just giving them access all in one go.And much, MUCH, moreDaniel is a tremendous speaker and is very knowledgeable on this subject, if you're at all interested in what YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and everybody else online is doing to make sure your child is an avid consumer of their products, and how to make sure you teach your kids to use these tools properly,  you will want to listen to this. Download a Tech-Parenting Resource Pack with free infographics, checklists, conversation guides, digital contracts, expert interviews and more. You can find Daniel's book here and connect on Facebook here"In the news this week"; a study that is closely related to what Daniel spoke about. From Psypost.org that shows the detrimental effect TikTok has on kid's body image. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out; "Since you let me go" by mommy issues

This week I am delighted to be joined by Beth DuPriest PhDVaginal health expert Dr. Beth DuPriest, is the Chief Science Officer at Vaginal Biome ScienceDr. DuPriest is a former Professor of Biology and Division Dean and has been involved in research related to developmental origins of health and disease for over twenty years. Her PhD in Integrated Biomedical Sciences through the Dept. of Physiology & Pharmacology and post doctoral work through the Dept. of Pathology were completed at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). Her work has been focused on both women’s and maternal health.She has taught courses in microbiology, eukaryotic cell biology, genetics, biochemistry and pathophysiology among many others. She brings a broad background in women’s health and biological science and strong leadership and collaborative skills to advancing the work and discovery of vaginal microbiome science. Beth has spent over a decade researching and teaching about women’s vaginal and maternal health, now running clinical studies to test how improving the vaginal microbiome can improve a wide variety of vulvovaginal conditions We are talking everything to do with vaginal health.Why vaginal health matters much more than people think it does.Whether you should use special soap or notHow taking care of your vaginal area improves your overall health, and the possible consequences of not taking care of it.The vaginal biome.UTI infections.How much of a shame it is that women's health is soo ridiculously underfunded and the massive impact that has on women's health overall.And much, MUCH, moreThis is one of the most enjoyable, and informative, chats I've had in a long time and it'd be a shame to miss it!You can find some products that Dr DuPriest recommends here Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments   Playing us out; "Medicine" by VAULTZ

This week I take the time to respond to your questions.We've had some great podcast guests on this month and you've sent in a few emails on the back of it which I will answer.So what am I talking about;Is diastasis an adaptation and can we just ignore it until you feel there is an issue?Is muscle activation something that you should focus on at all?Why I use different language than Antony does.Should you REALLY never stretch or is that not really what Aaron said. Why is back-pain still soo poorly understood and often ignored. Can I get surgery for my diastasis and will that resolve my back pain?and much, much more.Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form with little pictures :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments Playing us out;  "Self Worth" by GEMM