The Healthy Post Natal Body Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Peter had some feedback on last Sunday's Covid-19 episode so he goes through one or two points raised. If not closing the restaurants then what should we do? Are you saying you're not taking Covid seriously? (Spoiler alert; the answer to that question is "No, I'm taking it more seriously than most") We're also talking potatoes and how people most peop...

Send us Fan Mail Peter waffles about Covid-19 and answers one or two questions that are pertinent for pregnant and recently post-natal women. What, if anything, should those women look out for and do?   He also goes over the new restrictions in Scotland and the rUK (which are never ever the same for some reason) and asks if the new restrictions make sense/are fair. He's had a look at the evid...

Send us Fan Mail Peter waffles about support groups. Is your support group actually holding you back/preventing you from taking action and resolving the issues you're dealing with? He talks about an experience HPNB had this week which opened our eyes to this particular problem. Also, Diastasis Recti and back pain..why is the link still not acknowledged as much as it should? Oh and just in cas...

Send us Fan Mail Peter answers 2 questions he came across this week. The first is;   I’m just at a point where I feel I can start to get into a routine and get on top of my Diastasis recti BUT I’ve just found out I’m pregnant again.  Is there anything is should or should not be doing? And the second; Why is my gap getting bigger? Did some physio after my baby pp7 months but now my gap is getting b...

Send us Fan Mail Peter waffles about the uterus and the menstrual cycle. Why should you take your period into account when training? He also briefly touches on why women should ALWAYS train differently from men. It's not that you shouldn't lift heavy, or train hard, but there are differences. And he announces the winner of the "mommy needs" competition from Friday. Remember to...

Send us Fan Mail Peter waffles about motivation. The problem with starting something (diet, exercise or anything really) before you're mentally ready to start is that you're very likely to fail in achieving your goal. People who have failed before, because they made a half-hearted attempt the first time, are MUCH more likely to not try again. So he shares his tips for making sure you&apo...

Send us Fan Mail Peter waffles for 30 minutes about breathing and how it is THE SINGLE most important thing for your post-natal recovery. He then talks about when you should/can start exercising post-partum. Why the advice to "rest, rest, rest for months" is pretty bad. And how big is "normal" for a 2 weeks post-partum stomach?? Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months c...

Send us Fan Mail Peter waffles for 30 minutes about ignoring the gossip/lifestyle magazines when it comes to health advice. An example being this article about protein deficiency in "Stylist" magazine. It's nothing against the magazines as such, they just don't really know how to source geniune experts as the above article shows. He also elaborates on the problem of titles in t...

Send us Fan Mail  Peter waffles for 30 minutes talking about Wetherspoons, and unrealistic expectations. How to train towards your goals AND a cheat/hack to make fruit feel like a proper dessert! Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com i...

Send us Fan Mail Peter waffles his way through another 30 minute episode. We're talking the principle of the 5-second rule of dropped food and how that should not apply to taking a holiday during a pandemic or when you should start to exercise and eat healthy. And the importance of core training for athletes. Training the core is quite often overlooked by pro athletes, including top level foo...

Send us Fan Mail Peter waffles his way through another great 30 minute episode. He talks about being a hypocrite, and why the 3 months free programming offer might come to an end next month. What to REALLY do to support small business. The "all or nothing mentality" that works against him. He also explains why 10 minutes of targeted exercise per day ONLY works for rehab style exercise an...

Send us Fan Mail Peter waffles his way through some questions. We touch on why the lower part of your belly can still be round even though you've done a lot of core exercises. The problem with "wishing" for things such a Diastasis Surgery on the NHS. And the problem with the business of being "woke".  He explains why he's not a feminist :) OH, and the winner of Wednes...

Send us Fan Mail Peter waffles his way through tonight's episode and it's all about books! Why you shouldn't believe everything you read and, more importantly, why you should read the below 3 books! Head to our Facebook/Instagram pages if you'd like to win a copy of all 3 books for FREE!!! If you are lucky enough to possess a human body, and a passing interest in health and hap...

Send us Fan Mail Peter waffles his way through tonight's episode wondering about the " shopping trolley problem ". He would argue that decent people return a trolley rather than abandon it. So we're talking about doing the right thing because it's the right thing. Wearing a mask, not being a racist etc. etc. He also talks about the biggest problem with the "80-20 rule...

Send us Fan Mail  Peter waffles his way through 3 Diastasis Recti related questions and myths. The 2 myths; 1; "Certain Exercises are unsafe when you have Diastasis Recti". Are they though, are they really ? Can you use weighted hulahoops, do crunches, planks etc.? 2; "Doming of the stomach is always Diastasis Recti" And we answer the big question we were asked; "Why is th...

Send us Fan Mail Peter waffles for a solid 25 minutes going on about why it's important to ask the right expert for advice. In his example; If you're paying your PT for weightloss advice you're wasting your money as most PTs are idiots when it comes to weightloss. He also shows you how to spend your money more efficiently if weightloss is your goal. And we have some VERY EXCITING th...

Send us Fan Mail Peter is not in the best of moods as his Nr1 kitten hasn't been home for a few days but he has found the time to waffle about Anterior Pelvic Tilt. Did you know 75% of ALL women suffer from this?? Quite often women think they have Diastasis Recti but it's actually something else. Yes, you can have the domed stomach and "the mum tum" without having Diastasis Rec...

Send us Fan Mail It's another Q&A; Peter waffles for 30 minutes talking about Intermittent Fasting, how to prioritise aches and pains that you have when you also have Diastasis Recti..what should you work on first? And he briefly touches on the W.A.P. controversy, which he's rather confused by TBH. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon co...

Send us Fan Mail It's the 50th episode already! Peter waffles for 30 minutes about "Always discreet" and pelvic floor problems. About 5 day PT courses AND he answers a question about posture correctors. It's a busy episode but it's a fun one. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal he...

Send us Fan Mail Peter waffles for 30 minutes and it's more than a little bit controversial; He fixes Britain's obesity problem and talks about how Diastasis Recti surgery should really not be easily accessible on the NHS. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privilege. E...

Send us Fan Mail Peter waffles on about the importance of form and Range of Motion when exercising. He argues that personal trainers tend to care too much about form, that they don't pay enough attention to how an individual's body moves naturally and that there should be more focus on range of motion and time under tension. He also briefly talks about the problem with BMI and BAME peopl...

Send us Fan Mail Peter waffles on about the microbiome and gut biome, why it's more important than you think to have you feeling healthy both physically and mentally. How should you take care of it and what happens if you don't? Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code " 3months " because Post natal health is a right, not a privil...

Send us Fan Mail Peter waffles on about plant based coffee and what the starting point to any post-natal recovery is. Personal responsibility and you cracking on with your diet and exercise. He has a great idea on keeping a time diary if you find you don't have time to cook healthy or can't find time to exercise/sleep etc. Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE a...

Send us Fan Mail Peter waffles on about the state of the NHS and how badly it's letting mothers down. It's simply disgraceful how far behind other countries the UKs health service is when it comes to post-natal care. As always, the baby is well taken care of but the mother is mainly kept alive and seen as a vessel for the newborn (and a supplier of food thereafter). Did you know in Franc...

Send us Fan Mail Peter waffles on about high heels and bloating with Diastasis Recti. And he talks a bit about a new study that shows 60% of kids in the US are nowhere near fit enough..and then he rambles about companies that are "fake woke" so you can ignore the last 5 minutes :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access using coupon code "3months"...