The Healthy Post Natal Body Podcast

Peter Lap
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With Post-natal expert Peter Lap. Peter waffles on about everything related to Post-Natal health and exercise. I answer any question listeners send in and regularly have great, expert, guests on. From exercise, diet and mindset all the way down to the smaller things (such as congratulating you for not yet having thrown your tantrum throwing toddler out of a window) Not suitable for kids :)

  1. 5d ago

    Stop Letting Financial Advisors Play Doctor

    Send us Fan Mail In this week's short episode; A 30-second Instagram clip can do real damage when it wraps misinformation in a confident “Dr” title and a conspiratorial tone.  I respond to a listener email about a viral anti-vaccine claim and use it as a simple, practical lesson in scope of practice: what someone is qualified to speak on, and what they are not.  If you’ve ever thought “Did you know about this?” after seeing a trending post, this is your reminder to slow down and verify before you share.    I start with some credential checks you can do quickly. Is the person an MD with clinical training, a PhD doing relevant research, or someone using a generic doctorate to imply medical authority?  I explain why that distinction matters, especially with high-stakes topics like COVID-19, mRNA vaccines, and public health guidance.  I also touch on the grift pattern where outrage, certainty, and “hidden truth” language replaces evidence, and why big engagement numbers are not proof.   Then we zoom out and add the missing context that misinformation thrives on.  Coronaviruses have been studied for decades, SARS hit in 2002, MERS followed, and SARS-CoV-2 is not a magical surprise virus invented overnight. Scientific work builds on earlier research, which is exactly why vaccine development can move fast when the world finally funds it at scale.   If you want a cleaner feed and a smarter filter for medical claims, listen through, share it with a friend who forwards “truth” clips, and subscribe.  After you listen, leave a review and tell me: what’s your personal rule for deciding whether a health claim is worth passing on? As always; HPNB still 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. Though I'm not terribly active on  Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! 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, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic

  2. Oct 19

    Intuitive Eating Works Best After You Rebuild Trust With Food, and "Fluoride in drinking water..is unsafe???"

    Send us Fan Mail  FTV; Have you ever wondered if you should try "Intuitive Eating"? IE pops up on my social media feeds every now and again and, although I'm hugely in favour of people using their intuition when they do anything, I can't help but think some people are not really being honest with you about how tricky it can be and how to start. I talk about the issues many people face when changing their diet to a more intuitive one; From old habits, to a massive food industry that's trying to get you to ignore your intuition. I also touch on the hotly debated topic of fluoride exposure in drinking water and its potential impact on children's intelligence. You might have seen the scary headlines "FLUORIDE IN DRINKING WATER MAKES KIDS DUMB!" or, even worse, "Fluoride is a neurotoxin and will kill you" Drawing from a comprehensive 300-page report by the US Department of Health and Human Services, I explore the moderate association found between high fluoride levels and lower IQ scores in children, especially in parts of the world with higher fluoride exposure than the US. I try to give you the full picture, summarise the findings and reassure you about the current safety standards for fluoride levels in the US and UK.  As always; HPNB still 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. Though I'm not terribly active on  Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! 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, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic       Playing us out this week; "Kicking you out" by Neon Beach

  3. Oct 12

    What If Postpartum Recovery Isn't the same for everyone? Choose your own path for faster results

    Send us Fan Mail I had a lovely conversation with someone this week. She was looking for some postpartum recovery advice/training. When going over her current needs I discovered that even though she has some postpartum issues, she doesn't actually need to work with a postpartum specialist. Yes she has a bit of diastasis, but nothing bad..just some stuff that will heal by itself, if she keeps exercising. She had no pelvic floor issues but what she did have was neck-pain.  I have done several episodes on postpartum neck-pain, what causes it and how common it is, but IF you have no other postpartum issues then you can really just work with anyone.  A normal personal trainer/physio should really be able to help you with neck-pain which is caused by activities in daily life. Some stretches like this or strengthening exercises given to you by your personal trainer/physio will really help. And doing a postpartum program, which always should include some work for your back and neck!!, is really just a waste of time. So, before starting an exercise program, always ask yourself "What are my main requirements?" before handing over your money. As always; HPNB still 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. Though I'm not terribly active on  Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! 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, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic

  4. Oct 5

    FTV Regulated Parenting When You Feel Triggered with Sari Rose Barron, LMFT

    Send us Fan Mail FTV this week I am delighted to bring you an interview I did with Sari Rose Barron, LMFT, sometime last year. We were talking postpartum mental health and how this feeds into parenting. What happens when your four-year-old's tantrum suddenly has you responding exactly like your father did—despite promising yourself you'd never parent that way? Why do certain moments with your children trigger intense emotional reactions that seem disproportionate to the situation? Sari explains how our childhood experiences shape our parenting in ways we often don't recognize. Sari brilliantly distinguishes between mood (our emotional states) and regulation (our ability to manage those states), explaining why even the most well-intentioned parents find themselves hijacked by unexpected triggers. "Being a perfect parent actually fosters anxious attachment, not secure attachment," Sari explains, stating that moments of imperfection—followed by repair—are what truly build security in our relationships with our children. We discuss how trauma gets stored in the body and brain, creating automatic responses that feel beyond our control in heated parenting moments. The conversation delves into practical approaches for healing, including EMDR therapy and other trauma-focused modalities that access the deeper, somatic aspects of our past experiences. Sari explains why traditional talk therapy sometimes doesn't reach the root causes of our reactivity, and how recognizing our own trauma responses (fight, flight, freeze, and fawn) can be transformative. Whether you're navigating the intensity of the postpartum period or the challenges of raising teenagers, you'll gain powerful insights into breaking generational patterns and creating healthier relationships with your children. Listen now to understand why healing yourself might be the most important gift you can give your family. You can find Sari online; Her website Her Instagram Because you're wonderful people who listen to the podcast; Sari has given you a Freebie; Here is a link to a 2 minute quiz to find your Parenting Attachment Style! As always; HPNB still 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. Though I'm not terribly active on  Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! 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, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic

  5. Sep 28

    GLP-1s After Birth...is it safe? Is it a good idea?

    Send us Fan Mail In another "quickfire" answer to a question. This one comes up regularly these days; Can I take GLP-1s after birth? Mounjaro, Wegovy, Ozempic etc are absolutely everywhere right now and, with the pressure on women to get that "baby weight" back off ASAP, it's no wonder some of you might be considering taking one of these medications...but should you? Is it safe? (For you and the baby) What are the issues with it? Is there transference between the mother and the baby via breast milk? Why are some sellers recommending waiting 3-6 months? And why I personally believe that the weight should be MUCH longer. If you have any questions you want answered, just send an email to peter@healthypostnatalbody.com or link the little "fan mail" link. As always; HPNB still 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. Though I'm not terribly active on  Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! 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, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic

  6. Sep 21

    FTV Play Dumb and Sabotage: A Revolutionary Approach to Developing Your Child's Language Skills

    Send us Fan Mail Sometimes I am lucky enough to talk to an expert on one subject and find that what they're teaching translates to other areas extremely well, this is one of those episodes! You know one of the often forgotten skills parents have to teach their children is speech and communication. Sure, we know it has to happen but, quite often, we don't actively think about this. This week I bring you an interview I did with Jeaneen Tang in 2025. Jeaneen is a speech-language pathologist with over 20 years of experience working with early intervention (0-3 years old) to the elderly.  She specializes in early language development and we're talking about many things including; Why communication skills don't develop automatically and how parents can foster better language development through intentional interaction.  Why communication and speech skills are often kind of ignored. How to best work with your child and prevent speech issues occuring (prevention is better than curing, right?) and much, much more. She also shares some practical strategies for creating opportunities that encourage children to communicate more effectively. You can find Jeaneen in all the usual places; Her website Instagram And Facebook Check out "Play Dumb and Sabotage: Mindfully Under-Anticipating a Child's Needs and Creating Opportunities to Practice Language" for a practical, conversational approach to enhancing your child's speech development. As always; HPNB still 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. Though I'm not terribly active on  Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! 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, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic

  7. Sep 14

    What kind of exercise is best during pregnancy?

    Send us Fan Mail In the second of a line of shorter episodes, where I just answer some straightforward questions; What kind of exercise should you be doing during your pregnancy? Is there anything you should avoid? How should you structure it? What should you pay attention to... And, should you START exercising during pregnancy? All that, in ten minutes...with a bit of music added at the end! What's not to love? As always; HPNB still 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. Though I'm not terribly active on  Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! 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, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic

  8. Sep 7

    FTV; "How can she hurt her babies?" Post Partum Psychosis with Dr. Theresa Costales

    Send us Fan Mail From the vault; I've seen a lot of comments regarding PPP and the Lindsay Clancy case and it shows just how massively misunderstood Post Partum Psychosis really is. And it's really tragic. We have to get the word out that help is available and that help works!! I did this interview with Dr Theresa Costales in 2024, she is the 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 postpartum psychosis, Dr Costales offers an empathetic exploration of conditions that can profoundly affect new mothers. We hear a lot about postpartum depression, and even post-partum anxiety but post-partum psychosis is massively under discussed and, as a consequence, not very well understood by many outside the postpartum mental health profession. The harsh judgment often faced by recovering mothers, and the public's reluctance to understand that these are treatable mental illnesses, can lead to some of those who need urgent care being deprived of just that. By examining the systemic issues within the medical community—including the dismissal of women's health concerns and the unique challenges faced by healthcare workers—we open up a dialogue about the urgent need for change and the promising shifts toward greater empathy and inclusivity, particularly for women of color. Lastly, we celebrate the positive strides being made towards accessible mental health care for women, highlighting the ground-breaking work of Connections Health Solutions. The importance of protocols that maintain the precious mother-child relationship during hospitalization, and the critical role of medication knowledge for pregnant and breastfeeding women, are topics we passionately delve into. I don't say this every week, in fact I don't think I've ever said it at all, but this episode is a must-listen. Dr Costales is an amazing speaker on this subject and you'll absolutely love it. As always; HPNB still 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. Though I'm not terribly active on  Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! 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, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic

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With Post-natal expert Peter Lap. Peter waffles on about everything related to Post-Natal health and exercise. I answer any question listeners send in and regularly have great, expert, guests on. From exercise, diet and mindset all the way down to the smaller things (such as congratulating you for not yet having thrown your tantrum throwing toddler out of a window) Not suitable for kids :)

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