The Yoga, Bellies & Babies Podcast

Krishna Hassomal
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How can you prepare for the journey of pregnancy, birth and parenthood? You can't! It's truly the one journey which can only be learnt from experience. Welcome to the Yoga, Bellies and Babies podcast! I, Krishna Hassomal, together with my guests explore the journey of pregnancy, birth and beyond through yoga, science and personal experiences. Join me for light-hearted and honest conversations with real, everyday people. Learn from other parents, yogis, medical & health professionals on everything from your belly bump, delivery and all the unglamorous minutia of parenthood!

  1. 4D AGO

    What is Matrescence? Real-Time Coaching on Your Identity Shift, with Tessa Johnson-Jones

    This episode is a special, interactive coaching workshop. We recommend grabbing a pen and paper before you press play. Do you feel like you've lost your sense of self since becoming a mother? This is your opportunity to find it again. Join host Krish and special guest Tessa, a professional coach for mothers, for a real-time guided session designed to help you navigate your identity shift. In this workshop, you will be guided through four powerful journaling prompts that explore the concept of Matrescence (the adolescence of motherhood), help you reconnect with your core values, and empower you to commit to one small, gentle action to feel more like yourself again. Don't just listen, participate, and give yourself the gift of guided self-reflection. In this workshop, you will: EXPERIENCE a live-style coaching session.RECEIVE four guided journaling prompts on identity and values.LEARN about Matrescence and why "bouncing back" is a myth.ENJOY a meditation for self-compassion and acceptance.

    26 min

  2. MAR 6

    Restorative Yoga for Motherhood: How to Find Calm in the Chaos, with Tess Jewell-Larsen

    As a mother, do you feel guilty for resting? Do you use every quiet moment to be productive instead of still? You're not alone. In this episode, host Krish is joined by holistic women's health specialist Tess to discuss why modern motherhood keeps us in a state of constant high alert and how we can reclaim our right to rest. Discover the difference between the "activation" and "rest and repair" modes of your nervous system and why being stuck in "go" mode can affect your hormones, immunity, and mental health. Tess introduces the powerful practice of Restorative Yoga, a form of conscious, supported rest, and guides you through three simple postures you can do at home to find calm in the chaos. This is your permission slip to slow down. In this episode, you will learn: The internal battle between productivity and the body's need for rest.A simple breakdown of the nervous system's "activation" vs. "rest and repair" modes.Why rest is crucial for your immune system, hormones, and emotional well-being.What Restorative Yoga is and how it helps the nervous system feel safe.Three simple, prop-supported poses you can do anytime to find calm.A guided progressive muscle relaxation to release full-body tension.Meet Our Guest: Tess is a holistic woman's health specialist with deep expertise in yoga therapy, somatic healing, Ayurvedic nutrition, pelvic floor health, trauma-informed practices, and Yoga Nidra. She is a beloved teacher in the Krish Yoga studio, leading monthly restorative yoga sessions. Connect with Yoga, Bellies & Babies: Website: www.krishyoga.comInstagram: @krish_yogaFacebook: krishyoga2If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review! Your support helps us reach more mamas like you.

    49 min

  3. FEB 16

    Why Do People Say to Only Listen to Positive Birth Stories?

    "I feel like if I only listen to positive birth stories, it's setting me up for failure. At least with negative ones, I can prepare for what might go wrong." Sound familiar? This question came up in my prenatal yoga class recently. It sounds logical, but that's not how your brain works. And it's definitely not how birth works. In this episode, I'm explaining why people say to only listen to positive birth stories, and whether it will really set you up for failure. In This Episode, You'll Learn: 🧠 How your subconscious mind processes birth stories 😰 What fear does to your body during labour ✨ How positive birth stories program your brain and body for success 🚫 The nocebo effect: why expecting pain creates more pain 📚 The difference between being informed and being traumatized 🤰 My personal experience: two completely different births and what made the difference 💡 Why practicing relaxation is a skill you have to learn (and how simple it actually is) Free Masterclass: Join my free hypnobirthing masterclass where I teach the practical techniques to prepare your mind for birth. 🔗 Register here: Free Hypnobirthing Masterclass: 3 Techniques for a Calm, Confident Birth Resources & Support: 🤰 Calm & Confident Mama Hypnobirthing Course: www.krishyoga.com 🧘‍♀️ Krish Yoga Studio - Online yoga membership for prenatal & postnatal mothers Connect With Me: 🌐 Website: www.krishyoga.com 📧 Join my email list for weekly inspiration 📱 Instagram: @krish_yoga Support the Podcast: If this episode was helpful, please: 💙 Subscribe so you never miss an episode ⭐ Leave a 5-star review, it helps other mothers find this podcast 📤 Share with a pregnant friend who needs to hear this

    18 min

  4. FEB 4

    5 Practical Ways to Protect Your Baby Bubble During Pregnancy & Postpartum

    Last week, I shared why you have permission to protect your baby bubble during pregnancy and postpartum. This week, we're getting practical. I'm sharing 5 specific hypnobirthing and yoga techniques that will help you actually protect your peace and stay grounded during pregnancy. These aren't just nice ideas, they're proven tools I used during my own pregnancies (including my twin pregnancy) and teach in my Calm & Confident Mama hypnobirthing course. In This Episode, You'll Learn: 🫧 How to curate your visual environment to affect your subconscious positively ' 🧠 Why words matter and how to program your subconscious with affirmations and audio 🤝 How to enlist your partner as your gatekeeper (including the secret code technique) 💙 A 60-second protective bubble visualization you can use whenever you feel anxious 📵 The 24-hour news detox challenge and why it works Key Takeaway: Protecting your bubble now is preparing for birth. Every time you practice staying calm, staying grounded, staying in your peaceful space, you're building the skills you'll need during labour and in postpartum. Free Masterclass: Join my free hypnobirthing masterclass where I teach 3 proven hypnobirthing techniques to transform fear and anxiety into calm and confidence. 🔗 Register here: www.krishyoga.com/free-yoga-hypnobirthing.com Resources & Support: 🤰 Calm & Confident Mama Hypnobirthing Course: ww.krishyoga.com/hypnobirthing 🧘‍♀️ Krish Yoga Studio - Online yoga membership for prenatal & postnatal mothers 🌐 Website: www.krishyoga.com Connect With Me: 📧 Join my email list for weekly inspiration 📱 Instagram: @krish_yoga Support the Podcast: If this episode was helpful, please: 💙 Subscribe so you never miss an episode ⭐ Leave a 5-star review, it helps other mothers find this podcast 📤 Share with a pregnant friend or new mama who needs these tools

    23 min

  5. JAN 30

    How to Protect Your Baby Bubble: A Message for Pregnant and Postpartum Mothers

    How Do I Stay in My Baby Bubble With Everything Going On in the World? If you're pregnant or postpartum and struggling to protect your baby bubble while the world feels heavy, this episode is for you. In last week's prenatal yoga class, one of my students asked a question that resonated with everyone in the room: "How do I stay in my baby bubble with everything that's going on in the world?" This honest, compassionate episode explores that very question, and why you have permission to protect your peace right now. Resources & Support: 🧘‍♀️ Krish Yoga Studio - Practices for regulating your nervous system and staying grounded 🤰 Calm & Confident Mama Hypnobirthing Course - Learn how to have an empowered birth where you trust your body 🌐 Website: ww.krishyoga.com Connect With Me: 🌐 Website: www.krishyoga.com 📧 Join my email list for weekly inspiration 📱 Instagram: @krish_yoga Support the Podcast: If this episode resonated with you, please: 💙 Subscribe so you never miss an episode ⭐ Leave a 5-star review, it helps other mothers find this podcast 📤 Share with a friend who needs this message Your support allows me to continue creating these conversations and bringing you incredible guests who can support your journey through pregnancy, birth, and motherhood.

    16 min

  6. JAN 21

    When Your Body Stops Working: How Elevated Cortisol Affects Mothers (And What Actually Helps)

    One afternoon in October, my body stopped working. I couldn't move my legs. I couldn't stand. Three months later, I'm sharing what I've learned about chronic cortisol elevation, why pregnant and postpartum mothers are particularly vulnerable, and what's actually helping me recover - not generic stress advice, but specific practices from my training as a prenatal yoga teacher and hypnobirthing instructor. My physical therapist and my therapist - in different countries, not knowing each other - both gave me the exact same diagnosis. What followed were three months of professional support, implementing changes, and truly understanding how our bodies work when stress becomes chronic. In This Episode: My physical breakdown and the four days I couldn't standWhy two professionals independently reached the same conclusionThe perimenopause question and whether it's linkedWhy cortisol gets blamed unfairly The difference between adrenaline and cortisolWhy pregnant mothers face compounded stress How postpartum hormones help you function on little sleepWhy I stopped intense exercise and why I'm only now rebuildingSpecific practices that can help mums I'm still rebuilding. I'm not fully recovered. But I've learned enough to share what's genuinely helping. Resources Mentioned: Krish Yoga Studio: https://www.krishyoga.com/yoga/Blog post for this episode: Connect With Me: Instagram: [LINK]Website: https://www.krishyoga.com/Email: hello@krishyoga.com Join the Krish Yoga Studio: https://www.krishyoga.com/yoga/ Support the Podcast: If this episode helped you: Leave a rating and reviewShare it with another mum who needs to hear thisSubscribe so you never miss an episodeThank you for being here.

    26 min

  7. 12/29/2025

    Why New Year Resolutions Don't Work for Pregnant & Postnatal Mums

    If you're pregnant, recently given birth, or raising small children, the traditional "New Year, New You" narrative doesn't fit your life right now. In this episode, I'm talking about why goal-setting looks different during this phase of life, where the pressure actually comes from, and what I'm doing differently this year. I share real stories from my holidays with four kids (including twin toddlers who nap at 6pm and destroy Christmas trees), why I finally rested without apologising, and how I'm approaching 2026 with one word instead of a list of goals. IN THIS EPISODE: Real talk about the holidays with small kids (the chaos, exhaustion, and FOMO) Why you live in a different reality when you're pregnant or raising babies Where goal-setting pressure actually comes from (hint: men on social media) Why you need to know where you are before you can move forward My story about looking at lives touched instead of business numbers My word for 2026: space (and what that means practically) How to find your own word for the year A moment of gratitude for this community RESOURCES MENTIONED: Modern Mama Method: Free 5-Day Yoga & Mindset Challenge (Jan 12-16, 2026) Sign up: www.krishyoga.com/prenatal-yoga-mindset I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: What's your word for 2026? What do you need more of this year? Instagram: @krish_yoga Email: hello@krishyoga.com CONNECT WITH KRISH: Website: www.krishyoga.com Thank you for listening, for reading my emails, for standing by Krish Yoga. Your support means everything. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a mama who might need to hear this.

    30 min

  8. 12/22/2025

    Is Pilates the New Yoga? What Pregnant & Postnatal Women Need to Know

    In this episode, I explore the rise of Pilates and ask: Is it replacing yoga? And if so, what does that mean for women navigating pregnancy, birth, and motherhood? I share my personal experience with both Pilates and yoga (I go to Pilates once a week and used to teach Yogalates!), acknowledge the huge overlap between the two practices, and explain why yoga's deeper dimensions (breathwork, philosophy, mudras, and mantras) are exactly what pregnant and postnatal women need during one of the biggest transitions of their lives. IN THIS EPISODE: Why Pilates is having a moment (and why that's okay) Where Pilates and yoga actually overlap (spoiler: a lot) The key difference: yoga includes everything Pilates does, plus another dimension How sitting in silence together creates a different kind of connection Living yoga vs. performing yoga, and why it matters RESOURCES MENTIONED: Modern Mama Method: Free 5-Day Yoga & Mindset Challenge (Jan 12-16, 2026) Sign up: www.krishyoga.com/prenatal-yoga-mindset I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: What do you think about this topic? Do you practice Pilates, yoga, or both? Instagram: @krish_yoga Email: hello@krishyoga.com CONNECT WITH KRISH: Website: www.krishyoga.com If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a mama who might need to hear this. Your support helps me bring you better content and interviews every week. Thank you!

    19 min
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How can you prepare for the journey of pregnancy, birth and parenthood? You can't! It's truly the one journey which can only be learnt from experience. Welcome to the Yoga, Bellies and Babies podcast! I, Krishna Hassomal, together with my guests explore the journey of pregnancy, birth and beyond through yoga, science and personal experiences. Join me for light-hearted and honest conversations with real, everyday people. Learn from other parents, yogis, medical & health professionals on everything from your belly bump, delivery and all the unglamorous minutia of parenthood!

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