Podcasts about being a mum

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, is this dangerous?I have tried diet and exercise but my belly is still round. What am I doing wrong?Just a  reminder that HPNB now 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.This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3!None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid!This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value.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 :) 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; "Meadow" (the orchestral version) by Stephen Keech

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

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 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 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

Today we are celebrating our 100th episode - which is really exciting.  We are really proud to have reached 100 episodes over the last two years, releasing a new episode each week on a wide range of topics.For this episode, Jess will be sitting on the other side of the microphone, and our Clinical Nutritionist Mel will be asking her the following questions:What is your favourite kind of holiday?What's your favourite memory?One piece of parenting advice you would give to your listeners.If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?What's your greatest achievement?Have your family and yourself always lived this lifestyle or was there a “before NSK” lifeWhat's next for Natural Super Kids?We are really excited to be back in 2023 with a wide range of topics, and lots of amazing guests. As always, we would love your feedback on what you love about the podcast, and what topics you would like to hear from us. You can email us at Jessica@naturalsuperkids.com to share your thoughts. 

On this week's episode I am joined by Elizabeth Andreyevskiy Elizabeth is a stress coach for moms. She is the host of Emotionally Healthy Legacy podcast and a mom of 4. Elizabeth is super passionate about mental health and emotional wellness in motherhood. She helps overwhelmed moms reduce the mental stress so they can respond with patience and calm towards their kids. She teaches proactive ways to be less stressed, prioritizing moms needs without guilt and ways to regulate emotions when feeling triggered.We talk many things to do with stress and stressful situations. The importance of setting boundaries.Why it doesn't always pay to be a people pleaserHow "If you want the energy in your home to shift, it starts with you", how to create a calmer home by changing how you deal with stressful situations.And much, much more.You can download LOADS of Freebies that Elizabeth so kindly made available here.You can find Elizabeth in all the usual places;Instagram Her website Email her hello@emotionallyhealthylegacy.com 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; "A brand new life" by Matteo Galesi

Join Siân & Heather for a chat about MOTHERHOOD, parenting styles, being young mums & our top mum tips... We love your support please share! See more over on @girlpassthewine // @lovesian // @heathrroarlyons

In this conversation you will hear an inspiring musician Sibila Konstantinova who also happens to be my piano teacher at the University of Music and Arts in Vienna, where as of 2013, she became an assistant of prof. Avedis Kouyoumdjian and since 2019 also a lecturer of piano chamber music. In this conversation we talked about how competitive environment in London has shaped Sibila as a musician, creative partnership between Sibila and her students, what every musician needs to have in order to keep going, and finally what Sibila defines as balance in life, and why family is so important. Enjoy and don't be scared away by the episode length, I put a lot of music this time. Support openARTed monetarily  - https://www.patreon.com/monikamasanauskaiteMore about Sibila - https://www.mdw.ac.at/ijh/?PageId=4118Episode music:E. Granados - Goyescas, H.64 No. 1: Los Requiebros  performed by Sibila KonstantinovaE.W. Korngold - Piano trio in D major performed by Sibila Konstantinova (Piano), Kei Shirai (Violin) und Tristan Cornut (Cello), I mov. A. Zemlinsky - Piano trio in D minor performed by Sibila Konstantinova (Piano), Kei Shirai (Violin) und Tristan Cornut (Cello), I, II, III, mov.Check more info about the host Monika Mašanauskaitėwww.monikapianiste.com/https://www.instagram.com/masanauskaitemonika/https://www.facebook.com/MonikaPianiste/Listen on YoutubeIf you have any comments or enquiries, drop me a line at openartedpodcast@gmail.com or monikapianiste@gmail.com  

As women, sometimes our relationship with anger can be a little fraught. Learn how important it is to express anger and to also understand the difference between our healthy and unhealthy anger. Shona has an epiphany that she shares about how she has coped with angry people in her life.At the end the girls update you on their latest projects and happenings.

Have you ever judged the way another person is parenting? Today Pia and Shona talk about when they have judged other mothers and what they realised was actually going on for them when they have done that. They also share how we can all stop doing it!

Being A Mum by Palma Palmer

Mother's day inspired us to create this very special episode on motherhood, sexuality and self-care. Do the latter even exist for busy, modern mums? How can mothers create more space and find time for pleasure with themselves, their lovers and their life, breaking free from society's expectations? How to be sexual as a mother? Does motherhood mean, there's no room for eroticism? All of these questions get answered in this episode by Nikki Rhodes, a mother of three (and stepmother of more!), who shares her personal experience and beautiful pathways to discovering her eroticism and standing up for her self care needs that she is able to show up fully for herself, her kids, her relationship and her life.

Boundaries can be so hard to set and keep, and in part two of their chat about this topic, Shona and Pia share more tips on setting great boundaries with your kids. They also have a very open discussion about smacking and share their thoughts on that polarising issue.

We all want our kids to be happy, healthy and successful but what does that actually mean and how do we do that? Shona and Pia discuss their thoughts on defining success for their children and Shona has a quick chat with her son Adam, to see what he says about it.

Ever totally lost it with your kids? Of course you have and so have Shona and Pia! Here's how they handled it and listen out for tips on managing your child's anger as well.

It's that time of year, let's celebrate! Shona and Pia share their very different approaches to Christmas and how they make it work for them to get the most joy out of the day. Pia discusses her new book (it's about doing Xmas your own way) and it's goodbye and thanks for Season 1. We'll catch you for Season 2 in 2019. Happy New Year!!

We all get those little nudges and inklings about our kids. Learn how to use and listen out for your intuition, the benefits it has for you and your family and finally, how to tell the difference between anxiety, control and intuition.

Hi and welcome to our first podcast! Shona and Pia introduce themselves and discuss their plans for the podcast. Listen out for the bloopers and raw honesty from our kids at the end of the podcasts!