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The Healthy Post Natal Body Podcast

Peter Lap
The Healthy Post Natal Body Podcast
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    Diastasis Recti Recovery...the next stage (a more in depth look)

    06/08/2026 | 26 mins.
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    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 episode I go into a little bit more depth and talk about the most important exercise you can do to heal your diastasis; Breathing.
    Here's a link to the Corebreath video I mentioned.
    Then I talk about the importance of doing full body exercises, rather than focussing on one specific muscle group.

    And, of course, a lot more. 

    As always; HPNB 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; More Dresden the Flamingo
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    Postpartum recovery "advice" from 10+ years ago which really doesn't hold true anymore

    06/01/2026 | 40 mins.
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    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 field.

    I talk about all the things I learned when I did my first postpartum qualification 10+ years ago that no longer hold true. I talk about the change in exercise methodology and how we now should be thinking of postpartum recovery. 
    What should be part of it and what shouldn't.,

    Which myths still persist even though they've been proven to be incorrect?
    Why I quickly realised I knew absolutely nothing after I first qualified.
    The many flaws in a lot of postpartum qualifications out there, the outdated thinking etc.

    And, most importantly, I share with you what the expert thinking now is.

    Post partum core strength and training.
    Pelvic girdle pain.
    Why you should stop isolating muscles such as the TVA.
    Why a holistic approach is the only way.
    Post partum diet advice.
    Move away from diaphragmatic breathing.

    and much, much more.

    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!


    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 "Ringing bell" by Visitants.
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    Diastasis Recti Basics and postpartum neckpain..why a massage won't help!

    05/25/2026 | 33 mins.
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    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 to focus on etc.
    And, most importantly, whyit's not actually something to be scared of and how it can, almost always, be sorted with exercise.

    I also touch on postpartum neckpain; The causes, the actual solutions and the things you try that don't actually work.

    As always; HPNB 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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    Pelvic Floor Reset After Birth w Yarlap's MaryEllen Reider

    05/17/2026 | 45 mins.
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    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 control. MaryEllen spends a lot of time researching and finding out what’s new in the pelvic floor world and the social media realm. 
    She strives to empower women through their pelvic floor muscles. She enjoys getting to know her customers through social media and speaking events, and inspiring people about why the Kegel exercises and Yarlap are so important. 
     MaryEllen and her dad have emerged as a leading voice in the pelvic floor and sex tech wellness space and she's a delight to talk to so definitely check this episode out. 

    As I say in the outro, I reckon the Yarlap could be a gamechanger for the pelvic floor.
    We are talking about  many things including;
    What is the pelvic floor and why is it so important?
    Why, oh why, are pelvic floor exercises so difficult to do for most women?

    You can find MaryEllen, and Yarlap in all the usual places.

    Her website
    Instagram
    And Facebook

    In the news this week; LOADS of HPNB related news

    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; "COOL!" by James Cole
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    FTV Postpartum Back And Knee Pain Fixes

    05/10/2026 | 32 mins.
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    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 the connection between Diastasis Recti and lower back pain. After a few days of your workouts, I'm already feeling a difference. Your explanation of core breathing was a breakthrough for me.  
     I'm currently 10 months postpartum and had an elective c-section back in October. I've been experiencing significant lower back soreness, particularly at night and in the morning. It's uncomfortable to turn over in bed and stand up especially getting out of bed in the morning - it feels like things are compressing downwards when I do. Glute bridges are also painful, requiring about 10 minutes of mobilisation before I can fully perform them. Although my suspected annual tear from January has improved, I still feel twinges during glute bridges, which I suspect are related to the lower back pain due to Diastasis Recti.
     Additionally, I've been having a sharp pain in my left knee during reverse lunges, while my right knee is fine. I also have a painful coccyx which seems to only hurt when I stand from a sitted position.
     Despite all this, I'm determined to get stronger. I would greatly appreciate any suggestions you might have. "

    So I'm going over everything; Why the corebreath makes such a difference.
    Lower back-pain and the feeling of it compressing downwards,
    Why she needs soo much mobilisation before being able to do glute bridges.
    Back twinges during glute bridges.
    The sharp knee pain when doing reverse lunges.

    And the disturbing lack of post-partum care for this woman as all of this stuff is fairly easily sorted.

    Here's a link to the blog about kneepain which includes the Yoga video.

    And here's a link to the corebreath video 

    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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About The Healthy Post Natal Body Podcast
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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