The Healthy Post Natal Body Podcast
Episodes
366 episodes
FTV Does exercise impact breastmilk production? Nutrition and fitness strategies with Ashley P Lambert
A From the Vault episode this week before I do an episode next week on baby formula. Are you concerned about your breastmilk production or have you heard that exercise can negatively impact on it?This week I have ...
A Paraplegic Mom On Labour, Birth, And Recovery. With Ryan Rae Harbuck
FTV; She didn’t feel contractions, and she still delivered two healthy babies. That single fact opens a door most of us never think about: what happens when the usual pregnancy and postpartum “signals” are quiet or missing, and the ...
Diastasis Recti Recovery...the next stage (a more in depth look)
After the "Diastasis Recti basics" episode from 2 weeks ago I had a few emails and questions so I decided to turn it into a little series.On this epis...
Postpartum recovery "advice" from 10+ years ago which really doesn't hold true anymore
From the Vault this week;I pulled out 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 fie...
Diastasis Recti Basics and postpartum neckpain..why a massage won't help!
This week I am welcoming new listeners and, since it's been a while, I'm covering some basics about diastasis recti.What is the definition of it?What is it really?How to resolve it, which things ...
Pelvic Floor Reset After Birth w Yarlap's MaryEllen Reider
In this week's episode we are talking Pelvic Floor with the amazing MaryEllen Reider.MaryEllen is the co-director of Yarlap, the wellness device to treat urinary incontinence and improve sexual performance and experience through muscle ...
FTV Postpartum Back And Knee Pain Fixes
Did you know that back and knee pain are very common post partum?Back in 2023 I recieved an email from a listener and that's what this week's show is all about;"I recently joined your program after reading your article about ...
Inter Connectivity; Why Postpartum Recovery Depends On Politics, Poverty, Inequality, Environment etc
After the episode about the "state of maternity care in the NHS", I had an email asking why I spoke about maternity care/pre-natal care/medical bias etc on a postpartum po...
FTV; Are NMN and NAD+ really the super supplements people claim?
After the episode from 2 weeks ago where I covered Protein, creatine etc. ...
The state of postpartum care in the UK..Where it fails and how to fix it
This week I bring you an episode on the state of postpartum care, as it relates to the mother, in the UK.Basically I have a look at where it fails, and it does, why it fails. How it can be improved and I even give a quick b...
FTV Are supplements worth the money? Part 1; Protein, Creatine, vitamins and Bladder supplements
From the vault this week, before I do a full episode on the state of postpartum care in the UK next week,In a 2 part episode I am discussing some of the supplements that you might have seen promoted online. Week after next I'll ...
"Life Specific" Postpartum Rehab is key, especially when you have a disability or impairment
I had a wonderful conversation with someone this week where she asked if a post-partum recovery program should be LIFE specific, if not sport specific.This was because she did not have use of her right leg, after an amputation, and she w...
FTV Exercise during pregnancy and charlatans attacking C-sections
FTV This week I am a little bit upset.Not about the first subject which follows a question about what type of exercise, and at which intensity, is safe to do during pregnancy. That's a great question and a doddle to answer :)<...
Above Navel diastasis, baby skin biome, hormone supplements and a better bra boosts performance!
FTV; 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 ...
Redesigning Work, And Self, After Birth with Rebecca Gleed
This week I am delighted to be joined by Rebecca "Becky" Gleed (LMFT, PMH-C), Founder of The Perinatal & Reproductive Wellness GroupBecky is amazing, she's a therapi...
Q&A; Protein After Birth: How Much Is Enough? and "Does your personal trainer need to be a specialist?"
As it's been a while; a new Q&A!!This week I answer questions on protein-levels for postpartum recovery (for athletes and non-athletes) and I explain why I think most people DO NOT need a Personal Trainer that specialises/has experie...
How will you know when your diastasis recti is healed?
I know I was supposed to put a fresh episode out this week but, as I explain in the intro, it's been a bugger of a week as my belved Yorkie suddenly took a turn for the worse and uunfortunately didn't make it.So, in short, I didnt feel l...
FTV Social media safety and human trafficking prevention with Stephanie Olson
As more Epstein files/emails have come out, I thought this was an important episode to bring back. This week I once again bring you the interview I did with Stephanie Olson. She's the CEO of the Set me Free Projec...
Another BIG Q&A; Failure Vs. Fatigue In Postpartum Training (no you don't need more burpees!)
After the technical difficulties last week, for which I humbly apologise, we're back on track with another Q&A!I discuss;The difference between Failure and Fatigue, and why it REALY matters for postpartum trainin...
FTV Postpartum recovery is nothing to be scared of. Don't worry about Diastasis, pelvic girdle pain, backpain..
It's the start of the year and you'll be seeing a lot of fitness programs advertised at the moment. Yes,e ven postpartum ones.Most of them will be sold using the old tactic in the book, FEAR.So I bring you this episode I originall...
Parenting Higher-Needs Kids With Calm, Skills, And Heart. Interview with Melissa Schulz
It's the first proper episode of 2026!!This week I am over the moon to be joined by Melissa Schulz as we discuss parenting higher-needs kids. Melissa Schulz, MS, BCBA, is a parenting coach and behavior analyst with a Ma...
Scope of practice..or "Stay in your lane!" Why it matters and why the lines are blurrier than you think
For the first episode of 2026 (YAY!!) I thought it would be a good idea to bring out the "scope of practice" episode I did a while ago.You're going to get bombarded with ads for mealplans, personal trainers, gyms etc over the ...
FTV Why Physical Clearance Isn’t Emotional Readiness For Sex After Having A Baby with Courtney Boyer M.Ed., M.S.
FTV 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 "
Leaving Is Just The Start. How survivors rebuild safety, health and financial independence. With Cathlene Miner
Tehis week I am absolutely over the moon to be joined by Cathlene Miner.Cathlene is a bestselling author, and the founder of Hopefull Handbags Global Non-Profit (HHG), a worldwide organization empowering survivors of domestic abuse...
FTV The Truth About Cycle Syncing And Smarter Training
From the Vault this week a timely episode on cycle syncing.You're going to see a lot of ads for fitness programs over the next month or so, that's what January always brings, and I thought this episode where I go over some of the claims ...