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Raising Healthy Mothers{13.4} Ask Me Anything: Eating meat, breastfeeding and calories, weight loss, feeding childrenThis week, I’m answering your burning questions in an AMA-style episode! Here’s what I cover: Should I be eating more red meat for breastfeeding or energy? What are the best alternatives for vegetarians or those who only eat fish? How to eat enough calories while breastfeeding without relying on sugar and empty carbs. What to do if your child seems to hate the texture of meat (and how to slowly introduce it in meals). Quick and easy lunch ideas for children with allergies (no eggs or nuts). How to survive on chronically low sleep when both your partner and...2025-01-2234 min
Raising Healthy Mothers{10.12} The 8 Energy Leaks You Need to Plug for Effortless Energy in MotherhoodA short and sweet episode from me today asking: Where are you leaking your energy in motherhood? In my workshop on cycle tracking and energy in motherhood, I go into the concept of Energy Leaks and how you can find more energy if you plug where it's leaking away from you and instead invest it more wisely. It's a brilliant concept I've borrowed from Alisa Vitti's book In the FLO and put my own spin on it in motherhood. In the episode I share the 8 energy leaks that are wasting your energy, and why you need to plug them for the...2024-03-2710 min
Raising Healthy Mothers{10.11} Should You Track Your Cycles If They Are Irregular?Cycle tracking can offer incredible insight into your body's response to changing moods and energy, allowing you to harness it in a way that means you can be productive at the right time – and cut yourself some slack when you simply can't be gung ho. However, what do you do if your cycles are irregular, you don't have a cycle at all or are on contraception that means you have a withdrawal bleed rather than a true period? In this episode I am extending the discussion I started last week about cycle tracking to address exactly this issue. I cover... What...2024-03-2019 min
Raising Healthy Mothers{10.10) 3 Reasons Tracking Your Cycle Can Transform Your MotherhoodI am currently in the ovulation phase of my menstrual cycle, also known as the summer phase. This when oestrogen is at its highest. I am correspondingly full of energy, I am feeling sociable and confident I am feeling strong and choose heavier weights when doing a workout. And... obviously... my libido is high. But just three weeks ago though, I was in tears, freaking out about where my business was going (or rather where I felt it wasn't going!). I was impatient and grumpy with my family. I probably shouted quite a lot. Safe to say – since I started trackin...2024-03-1321 min
Raising Healthy Mothers{10.9} Do Children Need Toys? Learning to Play, Playing to Learn with Alexis Ralphs of 100 ToysHow many toys do children really need? Is independent play a good thing? What effect does screentime have on our children? This and many more questions came up during this week's episode on Raising Healthy Mothers when I chatted to Alexis Ralphs of 100 Toys, ex-primary school teacher, turned stay-at-home-dad, turned toy seller, turned course creator. I was curious to know how imporant play is as a means to learn and develop in preparation for school, which prompted me to invite Alexis onto the podcast. In the we covered so much more. We discussed... How...2024-03-0658 min
Raising Healthy Mothers{10.8) Breaking Free of Martyrdom in Motherhood with Kristy MiaWhat does it mean to be an empowered mother? Why do women often feel helpless and disempowered in their motherhood? This week on Raising Healthy Mothers I'm talking to Kristy Mia – doula, yoga teacher, nutritionist and motherhood coach – all about her definition of empowerment in motherhood. We discuss: Walking the fine line between setting boundaries in our relationships and accepting wisdom and knowledge from those who have mothered before us Martyrdom in motherhood and patriarchy, causing guilt and shame around our basic need for time alone How mothers take on the experience of generations of mothers to keep them imprisoned in ma...2024-02-2849 min
Raising Healthy Mothers{10.7} How to Talk to Kids About Where Meat Comes FromHow much do you talk to your children about where food comes from? This was a question I hadn't thought about much until someone posed a question about separating the imagery of an idyllic farm in the books we read to our children from the realities of animal husbandry. It got me thinking hard - because as a passionate sustainable meat advocate, I care deeply about my meat. Where does meat comes from? How is it reared? How has it been treated? Is it healthy to eat? How much should we eat? How is it...2024-02-2118 min
Raising Healthy Mothers{10.6} Do You Really Not Have Enough Time?I recently ran a survey on my mailing list to find out what the main struggles are with low energy in motherhood. The results didn't surprise me - the no.1 issue that comes up is TIME. Getting to bed early enough, fitting in the activities, procrastination. And many who did the survey reported these all had a knock on effect on how much they were able to look after themselves. Eating enough, sleeping enough, exercising and seeing friends. Anxiety came up a lot too - which of course is hugely driven...2024-02-1410 min
Raising Healthy Mothers{10.5} 3 Toxic Lies About Motherhood that Lead to Burnout, Stress and AnxietyWhy do we feel so on the go constantly as mothers? How is it that we just feel so busy all the time... yet still find the time to spend 20 minutes scrolling on Instagram? And what do we do when we're scrolling on Instagram? We're enviously watching other mums on Insta who somehow manage to fit in a full 1 hour morning routine before their kids wake up, or have done a complete do-over of a vintage dollhouse in their evenings, or have the bandwith to set up messy play AND clean it up after, or batch cook a month's worth o...2024-02-0716 min
Raising Healthy Mothers{10.4} What the Heck is Ultra Processed Food and What Should I Do About It?How much choice do you really have over what you eat and what you buy for food? Although I've always had an awareness of the importance of eating food tha thas been minimally processed, ideally cooked from scratch, I hadn't considered the role that marketing, advertising and packaging plays in making a food impossible to resist and stop consuming. In this episode of Raising Healthy Mothers I take a fresh look at ultra processed food thorugh the lens of the intention of the food as well as the ingredients in it that make it ultra processed. ...2024-01-3130 min
Raising Healthy Mothers{10.3} Should You Track and Test Your Health and Wellbeing in 2024?Almost 10 years ago I bought my first Fitbit. I bought it because I wanted to track whether I was doing 10k steps a day. It worked really well - I would often find myself heading out for an extra walk at lunchtime. But I found all the options for tracking overwhelming, and I especially found the sleep information disturbing. I would sometimes wake up feeling like I'd had an amazing night's sleep, check my Fitbit, only to be told I'd had only actually had 30 minutes of restful sleep. 10 years on and the options for tracking i...2024-01-2421 min
Raising Healthy Mothers{10.2} How to Make the Most of Winter to Parent Instinctively with Aja J. Arc, The Empowerment MentorChildren have the incredible power to help us step into the here and now. They very much live in the moment, often have an instinctive need to be in nature and are excellent at knowing how much food and sleep they personally need - with little consideration for what you, the parent, need. In this week's episode of Raising Healthy Mothers I have a fascinating conversation on why we often start instinctively tuning in to nature and the seasons of the year when we become mothers, and why it can help us parent more effectively. ...2024-01-1744 min
Raising Healthy Mothers{10.1} 6 Things Not To Do For Your Health in 2024Welcome back to Raising Healthy Mothers for Season 10! Have you made new year resolutions or have plans to 'be healthier' in 2024? If that's the case then this is a juicy episode for you, because I'm going to tell you the 6 things I want you to STOP doing this year if this is the year you finally want to get your health on track. These are the mistakes that come up time and time again when it comes to health and wellbeing, especially around weight loss and nutrition, and even more so in motherhood. If you're keen to learn mo...2024-01-1018 min
Raising Healthy Mothers{9.12} How to Un-beige your Fussy Eater’s BreakfastBreakfast is often touted as the most important meal of the day. Yet it's also usually the meal we put the least amount of thought into. It's obvious why – there's usually not much time and there are places to get to, so convenience wins every time. And for fussy eaters, it's often thier moment to shine. Becuase they get the same, predictable meal most days. It's usually always the same colour, the same texture and the same taste. It's reliably...bland. Like all other meals of the day, breakfast should be a source of...2023-11-2218 min
Raising Healthy Mothers{9.11} Creating a Joyful Garden for a Quiet Mind with Kendall Platt, The Mindful Gardening CoachThis week's guest on Raising Healthy Mothers is someone who exudes enthusiasm and excitement for her passion - gardening. And not just for the aesthetic beauty that having a joyful garden brings but for the mindful, thoughtful activity of being out in nature, being in the moment with the job that you're doing, and tending to the garden in the way that we have been connecting with nature throughout our history as a species. Kendall Platt is the Mindful Gardening Coach and she helps women take time out of their busy lives to quieten their minds whilst...2023-11-1549 min
Raising Healthy Mothers{9.10} Keeping the Family Machine Well-Oiled with Maija Tweeddale, Nutritional TherapistThis week's guest on Raising Healthy Mothers is one of those wise mothers of teens from whom I can look up to and learn from. She emanates absolute calm and confidence when it comes to parenting – two qualities I know I strive hard for! Maija Tweeddale is a nutritionist helping parents create nutrition and lifestyle habits that stick so they can have the energy and good mood they need for a family life without drama. As a mum of three she knows the juggling act of family life, and has experienced all the different directions a parent ca...2023-11-0852 min
Raising Healthy Mothers{9.9} But My Partner Can't Get Involved! 17 Things a Non-Breastfeeding Partner Can Do for a New BabyToday I'm tackling a common question that comes up every time I run a breastfeeding course. It's usually something like this: 'when can I start expressing so my partner can take over some of the feeds and bond with the baby too?' I find this a difficult question because two questions come up for me in return: Why does your partner feel like feeding them is the only way to bond with them? Is it really going to be a break for YOU to express? There are so...2023-11-0111 min
Raising Healthy Mothers{9.8} How to Make it Work: Managing Exhaustion While Breastfeeding Your Second ChildI recently ran a poll asking mums what their biggest worry was about breastfeeding for a second time. The unanimous response was around managing tiredness and exhaustion of breastfeeding while caring for an older child as well. I totally get it. The first time round it hits you like a tonne of bricks - how dependent this tiny creature is on you - and how they don't seem to have a clue when is the appropriate time to sleep. There is no other way to describe it. It's exhausting. But second...2023-10-2525 min
Raising Healthy Mothers{9.7} How Becoming a Mother for the Second Time Changed My Business: 100th Episode SpecialThis week I’m celebrating 100 episodes on Raising Healthy Mothers! And this time I’m in the interviewee chair. My husband puts me on the spot this time. We talk about… How I became a nutritional therapist How my thinking around nutrition has changed How I approach motherhood wellbeing What strings I’ve added to my bow to support mothers My top myth busting and tips on breastfeeding, perinatal nutrition and slings And most importantly - what my favourite Malaysian food is. This is a fun epis...2023-10-1844 min
Raising Healthy Mothers{9.6} Finding Freedom in Motherhood with Kate Stirling of Club ThriveWhen was the last time you stood up and just...walked out of a room. Without looking back to check everyone's OK? Without making sure the kids were safe, had what they needed, weren't going to ask for something the minute you'd got comfy on the loo? During my conversation with Kate on this week's episode I realises how easy it is to feel trapped and suffocated in motherhood. And yet, how we can also take the opportunity to change our focus, become someone different, embrace the new strengths and let go of what used to define...2023-10-1136 min
Raising Healthy Mothers{9.5} The Motherhood RESET Method: The 5 Pillars to Raise a Healthy MotherThis episode has been a long time coming. This month marks 5 years since I started specialising in motherhood. And this episode is the culmination of everything I've learned so far in the journey. When I started out I focused mainly on nutrition and diet. But while the information I had about a healthy pregnancy, postpartum recovery and replenished motherhood was sound and had the potential to be life-changing, the actual reality of making those changes was much harder. I've found it hard, and so have my clients: We'd talk about a more nutritious...2023-10-0425 min
Raising Healthy Mothers{9.4} Creating a Motherhood Community One Coffee at a Time with Tired Mums CoffeeCoffee in motherhood. Probably the one thing many mums can agree as being totally essential to get through those exhausting broken nights. I know people who didn't drink coffee before having children but started after their first child. Motherhood is tiring and all-consuming and often the ritual of making a coffee and taking that first sip is a glorious moment to just be. So this week I invited Laura and Gemma of Tired Mums Coffee on to the podcast to talk all things coffee. As mums of young children themselves, they get what it's all about - and completely captured mot...2023-09-2737 min
Raising Healthy Mothers{9.3) Mindful Tea Break: A guided meditationI am doing something a little bit different today, something I've never done before but always thought of doing here on the podcast. I've bene running my Self-care Challenge and one of the best feedback I've had so far is fromthe Mindful Tea Break guided meditation I recorded for them. And because it had such a great reception, I decided to share it here on the podcast. This is a five minute guided relaxation while you have a cup of tea from boiling the kettle to the first couple of sips. There's a lot of waiting around while you make a c...2023-09-2008 min
Raising Healthy Mothers{9.2} Seasons, Sisterhood and Self-Belief with Lisa Mabberley of Mother Nurture & WildOccasionally I invite someone onto the podcast that speaks to my soul. This week's interview is one of those – my conversation with Lisa Mabberley of Morther, Nurture and Wild ended up being a heart-to-heart that made me feel really seen and heard. In our discussion I realised why it is we miss out so much when we don't have a tribe around us. As a mother of tweens, she's much further along her motherhood journey with me, and in her I heard the wisdom that experience brings as well as the comfort in knowing that no matter how old yo...2023-09-131h 01
Raising Healthy Mothers{9.1} Back to School Self-Care: How to Revive After the Summer Break If you've listened to my podcast for any length of time you'll know that I talk about taking time out, taking things easy and taking things slow as a mother. But in order to do this we have to navigate feelings of guilt, lack of time, energy and headspace to do what seems such an obvious and simple thing. There are so many metaphors out there - you can't pour from an empty cup. Put your own oxygen mask on first. Recharge yourself regularly like you do your phone. Fill your petrol tank before you run on...2023-09-0634 min
Raising Healthy Mothers{8.12} How to Survive the Summer Holidays Without a GardenBeing inside without your own personal outdoor space is really hard when you have energetic kids who love being outdoors, who need plenty of physical activity on a daily basis (as we all do!) and who are naturally inquisitive and fascinated by the natural world. As my children have grown older I have become more and more aware of how important getting outside for exercise is, and while everyone benefits from doing it every day, it can be really hard to motivate yourself. So in this week's episode I'm offering 7 ways I have found to...2023-07-2627 min
Raising Healthy Mothers{8.11} How to Have a Body-Positive SummerDepending on where you are in the world, summer holidays have started or are about to start. And often that comes with a healthy dose of....self-criticism, low self-esteem, negativity - and downright hatred of the bodies we now have as mothers. It's heartbreaking. So in this episode I've diving into body positivity over summer. I'm discussing... What body positivity means, why it's important and our responsibility as parents in shaping our children's body image and self-esteem The impact of negative self-talk on our own and others' appearance Rejecting...2023-07-1922 min
Raising Healthy Mothers{8.10} 4 Steps to Break the Snack Cycle and Take Control of CravingsThis week on Raising Healthy Mothers I'm tackling a topic that came top when I ran a poll on what's holding you back from making health changes: Snacking and cravings. Why do we have them? Why is it so hard to resist? Is there anything we can do to make better choices? "We often beat ourselves up about our lack of willpower - we assume there's something within us - a moral failing that means we can't resist a particular food. We are so hard on ourselves. And I'm here to tell you that you...2023-07-1228 min
Raising Healthy Mothers{8.9} Supplements Aren't the AnswerYou're exhausted. You're struggling with your mental health. You get cramps and find yourself going to the toilet 5 times a day, making you anxious about leaving the house. You know your diet is crap, you drink too much caffeine, you don't eat enough fruit and veg, and your sleep is non-existant. You've heard that good health comes frmo the gut so you wonder whether taking a probiotic supplement can help get your health back on track. This week I offer a stark truth: Supplements are not the answer. 2023-07-0523 min
Raising Healthy Mothers{8.8} 5 Reasons Mealtimes are a Battle With Your Fussy EaterI was a very fussy eater as a child. It's one of those family truisms. They still laugh about it now. I don't; I feel for little me who found it so very hard to eat everything people wanted me to. Now as a nutritional therapist, natural chef and all-round food lover, I am well and truly out of that phase. There's very little I won't eat and I love cooking for people. And I also happen to have a fussy toddler - despite doing what I thought was all the right things from the very start. So I know ex...2023-06-2821 min
Raising Healthy Mothers{8.7} Stepping Out of my Comfort Zone: 4 Profound Discoveries While Coasteering in DevonThis week on Raising Healthy Mothers I take you on an unforgettable adventure, packed with personal discoveries, heart-pounding challenges, and a healthy dose of cheesy self-reflection. Picture this: a hen weekend away on the stunning coast of Devon. A group of wild women ready to embrace the unknown, led by the fearless bride-to-be, who happens to be my cousin. Now, coasteering might sound like an innocent seaside activity, but let me assure you, it's not for the faint of heart. After a wild night of celebration, we found ourselves at 10 am staring down at the...2023-06-2116 min
Raising Healthy Mothers{8.6} Words of Motherhood: A Conversation on Journalling with Emma Cottam of Isabella and UsToday on Raising Healthy Mothers I'm welcoming Emma Cottam of Isabella and Us back onto the show. We last spoke on the podcast in October 2020 - we were deep into the first 6 months of the pandemic and looking ahead to a second lockdown. It was GRIM times indeed! I decided to invite her back because she's recently started offering help establishing journalling practice, and this is something I've been working on - and struggling with! - recently so it seemed really great timing. In our chat we talked about... What journalling is and h...2023-06-0750 min
Raising Healthy Mothers{8.5} Finding Joy in Food with Kate Longden the Food Doula Today on Raising Healthy Mothers I'm talking to Kate Longden, also known as the Food Doula. Kate describes herself as Chef, Nurturer, Cooking Coach and Founder of the original food hug meal delivery service offering edible support across the UK, and I can vouch that her food looks incredible on Instagram! If you've been listening to my podcast for a while you know how much I love talking about food and cooking. I truly believe finding joy in cooking is the cornerstone to uncovering true healing and wellbeing. In fact I genuinely think you can have your...2023-05-3148 min
Raising Healthy Mothers{8.4} Eating Well on a Budget: 6 Steps to Feed your Family without Breaking the BankUntil a few weeks ago I was a meal plan dodger all of my adult life. Despite it being my no. 1 piece of advice for clients to (a) stick to their goals (b) save money and (c) avoid having to use willpower to stop eating junk. While it's true that meal planning can do all of those things, I'm also a very creative cook, and it's genuinely one of my most favourite things to do. Plus meal plannings felt boring, limiting and time consuming. But I knew I was spending way more on food than I should...2023-05-2431 min
Raising Healthy Mothers{8.3} Raising Healthy Mothers: Three Years of Nurturing Mums, One Episode at a TimeThis week marks a milestone for the podcast - it’s been 3 years since I first pressed publish on an episode! So in today's episode I’m reflecting on 3 years of podcasting, with over 80 episodes and almost 10,000 downloads. I'm going to talk about the 6 key thing I've learnt in starting and maintaining a podcast, My personal highlights and favourite moments, and musings about the future of the podcast. And as a special thank you for being part of the journey, I’m hosting a special giveaway (my first for this podcast!). The first 3 people who leave me a review for the podca...2023-05-1730 min
Raising Healthy Mothers{8.2} Meal Planning Magic: Saving Time, Energy, and Your Sanity with Claire Gillies of Delicious and RealToday on Raising Healthy Mothers I'm talking to Claire Gillies of Delicious and Real all about meal planning. If you're anything like me you know you're supposed to meal plan to make life easier, save money and avoid food waste. But actually getting started can be overwhelming! And what about if your plans change? That's why I invited Claire on to talk about how she meal plans, why she started and how the benefits. We talked about... How eating as a family can help with fussy eating How meal planning can give children the confidence to try new food How f...2023-05-1036 min
Raising Healthy Mothers{8.1} 5 Steps to Read Food Labels for Healthy EatingWelcome to a new season of Raising Healthy Mothers! This week I'm diving into the confusing world of nutrition information and ingredients list on packaged food. One question I often hear is 'is it OK to use pre-prepared sauces and condiments?' It's a big worry for parents trying to do their best for their family that by using shortcuts they are letting their family down. Hellooooo mum guilt! Helping people understand how to read nutrition labels has become a cornerstone in my education around nutrition because I realised what was second nature t...2023-05-0326 min
Raising Healthy MothersThe Uncomfortable Truth About Sleep in Motherhood: Compromises You Need to Consider {7.12}In a society that expects mothers to immediately return to their pre-baby lives, a sleep-deprived co-sleeping, breastfeeding mother has to face some uncomfortable choices to make for her health, family and career. When I first became pregnant I had already decided I was going to co-sleep, exclusively breastfeed and be 100% responsive to our baby. I knew I'd be tired but I figured it was only for the short term. Besides, everyone knows being a mum is exhausting - it's just part of the job right? It was only when I found myself struggling to contain my anger that I realised the...2023-03-2933 min
Raising Healthy MothersA Good Night’s Sleep Starts in the Morning: Why What You Do First Thing Matters {7.11}Chances are as a mum to a little person your sleep is restricted or disrupted most nights. Chances are you're drowning yourself in coffee and feeling wretched most days. What if you spent your time optimising your day to get you the best night's sleep ever? In today's episode I'm talking about the importance of a morning routine for getting a good night's sleep. It sounds counter-intuitive but how you start your day has a huge impact on your night - and it's all biological! I discuss... How your morning affects your c...2023-03-2213 min
Raising Healthy MothersLove Your Thyroid: Get Your Energy Back and Feel Amazing with Alice Godfrey {7.10}Everyone knows being a mum is exhausting, right? It's just part of the job, no? Also weight gain, sluggish digestion, hair loss... mum symptoms are brutal - but normal. Aren't they? If you've ever got to the point where you feel that there must be more to your tiredness, lack of energy, brain fog, low mood and hair loss than just being a mum then this is the episode for you. My guest this week is fellow nutritional therapist Alice Godfrey - in fact we were at college together! She knows exactly what it means to feel so exhausted that the...2023-03-1543 min
Raising Healthy MothersHeal Your Bladder: How Nutrition Can Help with Chronic Bladder Pain with Mary Cotter {7.9}If you've ever experienced the burning pain, the urgency, the sheer inconvenience of a UTI then you'll know how it can affect you as you go about your every day life. But what if it doesn't go away? Or keeps coming back? What if the doctors say there's nothing they can do for you because there's nothing to show in your urine samples? My guest this week is Mary Cotter and she knows exactly how debilitating that feels, because she suffered from Interstitial Cystitis for years before finally discovering how nutrition can help. She has gone on to create a tar...2023-03-0852 min
Raising Healthy MothersBridging the Parenting Gap: Finding Equity in Relationships with Rowan Whitehead {7.8}This week on Raising Healthy Mothers I welcome Rowan Whitehead to discuss the societal gap that often arises between couples when they have children, causing imbalances in unpaid labour division, parenting and mental load roles. Rowan founded the Facebook group Bridging the Gap after her own experience of motherhood and imbalances in her relationship upon becoming a parent. In the episode we discuss: The gaps that arise in relationships when couple become parents Why the gaps occur and why they often go unnoticed The difference between equality and equity The different types of domestic abuse that are often hidden from v...2023-02-2241 min
Raising Healthy Mothers5 Reasons You Still Haven't Lost the Baby Weight {7.7}I've always resisted entering into a discussion around weight loss in motherhood, mainly because I hate the pressure and expectation laid on mothers to lose their baby weight and go back to the shape they were before. But I know many mums become deeply unhappy with their bodies postpartum, especially one year or more later. In this episode I'm going to discuss the 5 reasons you're might be struggling to lose weight - without telling you that you're simply eating too many calories! Because I know weight loss is so much more than simply calories in and out and I want y...2023-02-1528 min
Raising Healthy MothersFinding Strength in Motherhood with Nicole Chapman {7.6}Since becoming a mother I've found it really hard to find the energy, time and motivation to do exercise. I can barely keep the house tidy let alone find the time to get to the gym or an exercise class! Enter the Power of Mum, an at-home strength training programme. I found it totally by accident but it lit a fire inside me - I still didn't know how I'd find the time but I knew I needed it. So in this week's episode of Raising Healthy Mothers I'm talking to Nicole Chapman, personal trainer...2023-02-0840 min
Raising Healthy MothersShould I Continue Being Vegan? {7.5}Are you one of the over half a million people who signed up for Veganuary this year? It's getting more and more popular - each year sees more people signing up. And each year sees more and more vegan food on our shelves - often highly processed - it's the food industry cashing in on the trend! Now that January is over you might be wondering whether you should continue being vegan. In this episode I'm discussing the reason why vegans often feel amazing when they first switch and whether it's one to continue in the long...2023-02-0125 min
Raising Healthy MothersHow to Feel Good About Money with Philly Ponniah {7.4}Today's guest is talking about something I have been (and still often am!) deeply uncomfortable with - Money. I know I'm not alone in finding it difficult to hold on to money, often living from paycheck to paycheck and - as an entrepreneur - in feast and famine from month to month. My guest this week is Philly Ponniah, a certified financial coach helping women improve their relationship with money and shift patterns rooted in childhood. In the interview we talk about... What a relationship with money means Common issues women...2023-01-2532 min
Raising Healthy MothersConfused About Nutrition: Just tell me what to eat! {7.3}Here's a confession. I'm a nutritionist and I'm often confused about nutrition. I spent 3 long year studying nutrition and how what we eat can make you feel good or make you feel bad. How certain foods can improve certain symptoms and how certain foods can make it worse. The truth is nutrition is confusing! In theory we know more about nutrition, health and wellbeing than ever before. Yet as a global entity we're also sicker than ever before! So if you're ever wondering why you can't stick to a plan, why diets are...2023-01-1822 min
Raising Healthy MothersEasy Workday Lunches - At Home or in the Office {7.2} In today's episode on Raising Healthy Mothers I'm delving into what makes a healthy lunch to have at work - whether you're working from home or in the office. It's often one of the first things I talk about changing with my clients because so often our lunches are rushed and a bit of an afterthought - and they wonder why they struggle with a 3pm energy slump! I'm here to help you reclaim a proper lunch break. In the episode I discuss... Why what and how you eat your lunch matters How to use your lunch break...2023-01-1118 min
Raising Healthy Mothers3 Ways to Create Goals and New Habits in 2023 {7.1 }Welcome to a new year and a brand new season on Raising Healthy Mothers! Are you busy making a resolution? Have you decided to start a new exercise regime? Drop the carbs? Cut your screentime? Start meditating? Go vegan? When was the last time you decided to make a change and stuck to it for longer than a few weeks? I'm definitely guilty of struggling to stick to a new habit - and then guilty of beating myself up about it. The problem is we often make new goals and wish for new habits without really giving much though to what...2023-01-0419 min
Raising Healthy MothersThe Christmas Quickies Special: How to Enjoy a Guilt-free Christmas Part 3This week in the Christmas Quickies I'm discussing how to avoid the 'f**k it' attitude over Christmas. You know the one - 'ah it's Christmas, what the heck, I"ll pick back up in January' Except it never works does it? After 2 weeks in January of being on a diet that solely relies on willpower you discover a forgotten box of Roses and polish it off. (Please say it's not just me!) So while it's tempting to write off December (which really starts at Hallowe'en...), I'm here to help you think through ways you can stay relatively on track wit...2022-12-2116 min
Raising Healthy MothersThe Christmas Quickies Special: How to Enjoy a Guilt-free Christmas Part 2Hello and welcome to a Christmas special on Raising Healthy Mothers! In this week's episode, I'm diving into one of the top tips I give to clients - Stick to a consistent eating and sleeping routine. This is often one of the first things to go out the window come Christmas so I'm here to explain why it's so important! In the episode I talk about... The effect of sugar on our body The impact of alcohol and how it affects sleep Why choosing a kebab might be better than a chickpea...2022-12-1414 min
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Raising Healthy MothersConfessions of a Recovering Smartphone Addict: 9 Steps to Reduce your Smartphone Usage {6.12}How is it that we put so much energy into instilling good habits and routines for our children but are complete hypocrites for our own habits? This is how I felt when a few months into motherhood I was averaging 4-6 hours on my phone every single day. That's a QUARTER of my life! Imagine looking back at your life at the age of 80 and realising you spent 20 of those years on your phone. I bet you wouldn't remember much more than the most recent few hours of that phone time! Phone are here to...2022-11-2344 min
Raising Healthy MothersHow to Entertain a 3-year-old on a Long-Haul Flight (My 13-hour Flight with a Preschooler and a Baby) {6.11}When my son was 3 and my baby was 4.5 months, we went on a 13 hour flight to Malaysia. I felt genuinely lost as to how I was going to keep my pre-schooler occupied for so long. And a little bit scared. Thankfully, a bit of research and chatting to those who've done it before and I felt prepared. In this episode I'm sharing my experience and my top tips on how I managed the flight AND stay sane. I discuss: Choosing your flight Snacks to bring Toy recommendations and what actually kept my son entertained. It was hard work but we g...2022-11-1629 min
Raising Healthy MothersHow I (Finally) Reduced my Pre-schooler's Screentime {6.10}When my son was still a baby I promised myself I wouldn't let him watch TV until he was AT LEAST 5. I mean I survived until much older without a TV so surely he can too. Oh how naive I was! By the time he was 3.5 he was regularly watching 3-4 hours of TV, sometimes more than that. Like most habits that we're not happy with, it crept up slowly and steadily, often out of necessity while caring for his baby sibling. In this episode I talk about: What the suggested screentime...2022-11-0940 min
Raising Healthy MothersBreastfeeding Aversion and Gently Reducing Toddler Daytime Feeds {6.9}I always used to think that breastfeeding aversion was a clear sign that your body can't cope with the demands of breastfeeding. It makes logical sense. But when I experienced it for myself I realised that logic doesn't necessarily come into it - and the emotions of feeding an older baby is far bigger than I realised. So this week I'm diving deep into the aversion and agitation I experienced way back in early pregnancy with my second, and what I did to manage the intense emotions that brings. I discuss: What breastfeeding aversion...2022-11-0225 min
Raising Healthy MothersCoping with a Toddler's Fussy Eating as a Nutritional Therapist {6.8}When my son was 2.5 I started becoming really smug that I’d done all the right things and avoided any fussy eating. Three months later his baby sister was born and BAM fussy eating! In this episode I talk about navigating my son’s fussy eating as a nutritional therapist. I discuss The one basic foundation that informs our whole approach to eating and feeding children The three consistent strategies that help to take the pressure off him and us as parents How to increase the nutrient density of the food you already cook...2022-10-2636 min
Raising Healthy MothersIs Co-sleeping Safe? (And How Do I Do it With Two?) {6.7}Do you co-sleep? Or have you ever considered it and wondering how to do it safely? Maybe you're pregnant for the first time and are thinking 'no way, I'll never sleep with my baby, that's too dangerous!' In this episode I get personal with our sleeping arrangement. I talk about... Why someone might consider co-sleeping Whether co-sleeping is safe How to make your bed safe for sharing with a baby What my co-sleeping journey with two children looks like Resources mentioned: La Leche League: Safe Sleep Seven Lullaby Trust: Co-sleeping with your baby 2022-10-1921 minRaising Healthy MothersHow I Gently Nightweaned My Co-sleeping Toddler (Three Times!) {6.6}In today's episode I'm delving into my story of how I gently nightweaned my toddler - while still co-sleeping. I discuss... Why babies and toddlers feed through the night How long to expect them to continue feeding Why I nightweaned when I did My nightweaning timeline Why it took me 3 attempts to nightwean him What I'd do differently next time Just like any element of breastfeeding, it's been very up and down, and the decision to nightwean was not taken lightly! It was a journey that took over a year, and in some ways I'm still on it! Resources mentioned i...2022-10-1228 min
Raising Healthy MothersShould I Tandem Feed a Newborn and a Toddler? {6.5}In today's episode on Raising Healthy Mothers I talk about tandem feeding during pregnancy and when you have a newborn. I discuss: Considerations around tandem feeding Nutrition for you when tandem feeding Why tandem feeding was important to me How my tandem feeding is going for me My tandem feeding timeline What I would do differently I end with my one big takeaway about tandem feeding - and caring for two children generally - and my no. 1 advice in the really early days. PS - Join me with a cup of tea on Instagram Live...2022-10-0524 min
Raising Healthy MothersSharing Mummy: Coping with a Baby Sibling {6.4}In today's episode on Raising Healthy Mothers I talk about how my eldest coped with becoming an older brother and how we helped him along. It has been a year of huge physical and emotional change for all of us! I talk about: What we changed during pregnancy What we did after baby was born His reaction towards the baby How his behaviour changed Whether what we did worked How things are now, 1 year postpartum. We're out the other side now and while it still feels like we're coming across challenging situations all the time, it feels...2022-09-2825 min
Raising Healthy MothersHow I Survived the First Few Months of Two {6.3}Today on Raising Healthy Mothers I'm giving you my 9 top survival tips for the first few months of two. This is a pretty raw, vulnerable episode as I open up about how damn hard it is to parent two! In the episode I talk about: How prepared I felt beforehand What I wish I could tell myself if I could go back in time by a year! My 9 survival tips for life with two Bonus - the two gifts every new mum should get In the episode I mention a lockable coffee cup and an...2022-09-2113 minRaising Healthy MothersHow to Prepare Toddler for a Home Birth {6.2}Welcome to the second episode of season 6, where I get really personal about my experience growing and learning as a mother of 2. Today I’m talking about how I preparing my eldest for a home birth. In this short episode I talk about: Why I wanted a home birth again Why I wanted my son to be there for the birth How I prepared him for the birth How it actually went! And whether I would have done it differently in hindsight. Resources mentioned in this episode (I may earn a small commission if you buy through th...2022-09-1417 min
Raising Healthy MothersHow to Prepare Toddler for a New Baby {6.1}Hello from the other side of baby no.2! It's now almost a year since I had my second baby and I'm excited to be back with a new series on Raising Healthy Mothers. This series I'm going really personal as I talk about how I've coped adjusting to my first year as a mother of 2. I was warned that going from 1 to 2 was hard - and wow! they weren't wrong were they? Today I'm starting out with how I prepared my toddler for a new sibling while I was still pregnant. I talk about how w...2022-09-0713 min
Raising Healthy MothersGestational Diabetes with Lily Nichols, RD {S5E6}This week on Raising Healthy Mothers I'm taking a deep dive into Gestational Diabetes with Lily Nichols, a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition. Lily is an authority on diet and nutrition for pregnancy, and is the author of two bestselling books, Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. In the episode we discuss: What is Gestational Diabetes? Why we are more disposed to insulin resistance during pregnancy? Why a gestational diabetes diagnosis is problematic for mums and babies Testing for gestational diabetes and limitations during pregnancy M...2021-11-101h 02
Raising Healthy MothersMother-focused Postnatal Care with Arianna Radji Lee of Pachamama {S5E5}This week on Raising Health Mothers I'm talking to Arianna Radji Lee of Pachamama, a digital platform connecting mums and providing a modern, mother-focused, democratised approach to postnatal care. In the episode we talk about what Pachamama aims to do, how Arianna pivoted to take it entirely online during the pandemic and how the business has changed and developed. We also discussed about feeling ambivalent about starting a family and how becoming a mother causes a transition that is not discussed enough and how she aims to bring these difficult and uncomfortable conversations to the platform. And we talked about bei...2021-10-2735 min
Raising Healthy MothersMotherhood Transition and Postpartum Recovery with Steph Gruenke, RDN (S5E4)This week on Raising Healthy Mothers I'm speaking to Stephanie Gruenke, a registered dietitian specialising in pre- and postnatal health. In the episode we talk about Matrescence - the transition to motherhood that we all go through - and discuss what this means for effective postpartum recovery in a world where mums are often left to their own recovery after giving birth. We cover: How we change when we become a mother Postpartum depletion and how nutrient deficiency affects our health and wellbeing How to optimise health, healing and mental health Making life easy as a mother, while making simple, p...2021-10-1345 min
Raising Healthy MothersWhen Can I Start Losing Weight After Having a Baby? {S5E3}In today's episode I'm discussing postnatal weight loss. This is a difficult topic because there's such an enormous pressure from society to 'snap back' or fit into your pre-pregnancy jeans soon after giving birth. But that's so unrealistic! And also - so unnecessary, at least for a few months after giving birth. Because your body has done a wonderful thing by growing, birthing and feeding your baby. So in this episode I'm covering: Why out body looks different after we've given birth When to expect weight loss to happen 'naturally' How...2021-09-2923 min
Raising Healthy MothersWhy You're Losing Hair After Giving Birth (and what to do about it) {S5E2}In today's episode I'm talking about postpartum hairloss - why it happens and what to do about it. First of all, please know it is completely normal and a part and parcel of the hormone rollercoaster that happens after giving birth. Isn't motherhood wonderful! But if it continues longer than a year postpartum then that could be a sign that something's not quite right. So in the episode I cover: Why we lose hair postpartum The role nutrition plays in hair growth What nutrient insufficiencies can cause hair loss and slow hair growth Blood tests to identify nutrient deficiencies Supplements t...2021-09-1519 min
Raising Healthy MothersWhy Breastfeeding Becomes Painful (and What to do About It) {S5E1}It's Season 5 on Raising Healthy Mothers! Today I'm talking about why breastfeeding can be painful - and why this should be seen as a sign to get help, not something to endure until it gets better. No, your nipples don't need to toughen up. You don't need to wait for a few weeks and get used to it. You don't need to grit your teeth through the pain. In the episode I discuss: Why breastfeeding becomes painful 4 things to look out for to check for a good latch How to get help if there is pain. One of my missions as...2021-09-0110 min
Sexy Minds PodcastEpisode 51: Check out Tasha’s adventure - almost getting pregnant with her girlfriend, Golden Showers , Fisting and knowing what she wants in bedWelcome to our 51st episode of the Sexy Minds! Join TonyToni and Doc Rica with their special guest: Tasha!
Tasha is in her mid 20's single female who has a nack of dating older men and women. She talks about being in a relationship at the age of 14 with a woman in her 20s older . With a strange twist the interview goes really deep and Tash gets emotional and almost breaks down! why ??? You'll have to listen to find out.
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Raising Healthy Mothers6 Essential Blood Tests for Exhausted Mums {S4E12}This is the last episode for this season and today I am taking the issues around exhaustion and fatigue a step further than what you can do on a day-to-day level. Because when I work with clients with symptoms of stress, exhaustion and fatigue that goes beyond what would be expected at their stage of motherhood, one of the first things I do is recommend some basic blood tests. So today I'm covering the 6 basic blood tests almost all of my clients start with when they start working with me. In the episode I discuss... The symptoms that flag up a...2021-07-2832 min
Raising Healthy MothersLessons from Working Mum Burnout {S4E11}Today on Raising Healthy Mothers I'm talking to the wonderful Nicky Lowe, founder of Wisdom for Working Mums, supporting women to combine their work and family life in a more successful and sustainable way, helping mums to truly thrive. In this episode we talk about Nicky's story about burnout from motherhood which led to adrenal fatigue and the valuable lessons she learnt from it. We discuss... Stress, burnout and resilience and how it can become such a defining feature for mums in early motherhood How the strategies we use to replenish before children don't work...2021-07-2144 min
Raising Healthy Mothers4 Steps to Tackle Stress in Motherhood {S4E10}This week's episode on Raising Healthy Mothers is a bit of a personal one, because I'm talking about the stress I've been experiencing in the last 7 months and the journey I've been on to cope with it and build my resilience which has clearly taken a knock in the past two years since becoming a mother. In the episode I talk about... Why I've been particularly stressed out this year What stress is and why the chronic stress state we're in is so detrimental to our health Why building resilience when removing the stressors themselves is impossible The 4 steps I t...2021-07-1436 min
Raising Healthy MothersWhat Blood Tests Can Tell You About Your Health with Francesca Mastrojanni, Nutritional Therapist {S4E9}This week on Raising Healthy Mothers I'm talking to Francesca Mastrojanni, a fellow nutritional therapist who also works for Functional DX, a leading functional medicine blood testing and analysis lab. We dive into blood testing and why we use it in practice as nutritional therapists and how it can help us to understand our clients's symptoms and help focus on a plan. In the episode we discuss: Postnatal recovery and healing food What bloods can tell us about our health Common symptoms that are often dismissed as normal, but may be a nutrient depletion How and when to get your b...2021-07-0735 min
Raising Healthy MothersShould You Take Supplements as a Mother? {S4E8}This week on Raising Healthy Mothers I'm talking about supplements and whether you should consider supplements beyond pregnancy and into motherhood. In the episode I discuss: The place of of nutritional supplements within a larger picture of health and wellbeing Why we might need supplements, and specific circumstances when they might be helpful Choosing good quality brands The basic foundation that most mums need I often get asked whether mums should continue taking supplements beyond the first trimester, so this episode will help you understand why I do think it can be helpful. --- Busy Mum? Download my free 5...2021-06-3024 min
Raising Healthy MothersProper Tea for Mums with Bethan Thomas of HotTea Mama {S4E7} This week on Raising Healthy Mothers I'm talking about all things tea with the fab Bethan Thomas of HotTea Mama. After moving to China, Bethan fell in love with all things tea and started a lifelong obsession with it, culminating in founding a tea company making functional teas specifically for mums and womanhood. In this episode we talk about: The poor quality of our bog-standard builders teabag, and why standard herbal teas rarely taste as good as they smell How she noticed a gap in the market for delicious, functional teas for mums...2021-06-2352 min
Raising Healthy MothersBuilding Stress Resilience with Bec Milligan, Nutritional Therapist and EFT Practitioner {S4E6}This week on Raising Healthy Mothers, I'm speaking to Bec Milligan, a fellow nutritional therapist with a special interest in supporting women with stress resilience and self-care. Bec has additional training in restorative yoga, emotional freedom technique and breathwork to offer a holistic approach to building resilience for women juggling it all through life's transitions. In this episode we discuss: Bec's journey from a fast-paced TV executive to a nutritional therapist and EFT practitioner specialising in stress resilience Motherhood as a transition from one person to another Our body's natural stress...2021-06-0950 min
Raising Healthy MothersHow to Prioritise Yourself as a Mother {S4E5}Today on Raising Healthy Mothers I'm introducing the concept of the Wheel of Motherhood as a means to prioritise yourself as a mother. This is a tool I often use for my clients and for myself too, to work out the areas of life that need to be prioritised to bring some balance in life. Often mums find themselves at the bottom of the list of priorities, a shift that often happens as soon as baby is born - and doesn't shift back. As a result you might find yourself becoming resentful, notice your ability to cope is reduced, your r...2021-06-0236 min
Raising Healthy MothersPostnatal Recovery with Sophie Messager {S4E4}On this week's episode I'm talking to Sophie Messager, a doula and perinatal educator and healer, best known recently for her fantastic book 'Why Postnatal Recovery Matters'. In this episode we cover Sophie's 4 pillars of postnatal recovery and talk at great length about each one and why they're so important. We covered: Postnatal recovery traditions around the world Why mums often blame themselves for feeling exhausted (when it's not their fault!) What's missing from our Western culture How visitors can be actually helpful in the early days The importance of bodywork in the first few days and weeks after giving b...2021-05-2648 min
Raising Healthy Mothers8 Breastfeeding Myths (Busted) {S4E3}Today on Raising Healthy Mothers I'm busting 8 common breastfeeding myths. These are the sort of things I hear so often and it breaks my heart how many mums are stopped in their track just because of old wives tales and outdated advise circulating from friends and family, and even sometimes from healthcare professionals! So in this episode I've picked out the 8 most common ones and busted them. I hope that by the end of the episode you'll feel more confident in knowing that: Breastfeeding doesn't have to (and shouldn't!) hurt Breastfeeding may not come naturally - you need to be p...2021-05-1923 min
Raising Healthy MothersC-section Recovery with Amy Fergus-Fuller {S4E2}Today on Raising Healthy Mothers I'm joined by Amy Fergus-Fuller to talk about her emergency C-section and journey to recovery, which ignited a passion to develop a C-section recovery programme, filling a gap she felt was being ignored by many working in the birth and postnatal world. This a passionate discussion where she shared how women are being failed in being supported to fully recover after a C-section. In the conversation we talked cover: How little education there is around C-sections and what they involve The physical and emotional turmoil after having a C-section What happens...2021-05-1237 min
Raising Healthy Mothers3 Ways to Boost Energy and Feel Less Exhausted as a Mum {S4E1}New season new episode! Today on Raising Healthy Mothers I'm talking about exactly why we feel so exhausted as mums. It's a bit of a cliche that mums are tired and while for the most part we are simply expected to do way too much in a way that we never would for most of our history, there are lifestyle and diet factors that further affect our overall feeling of exhaustion and fatigue, factors that are modifiable. In the episode I'll cover: Why you feel so exhausted as a mum How what you eat (and what you don't eat!) is c...2021-05-0528 min
Raising Healthy MothersWhy You Should Write a Breastfeeding Plan (and What to Include in it)Have you written a birth plan? What about a breastfeeding plan? So often new parents spend a lot of time planning the nursery, researching prams and buying a bigger car but very few consider the nuts and bolts of the postnatal period and how they can make breastfeeding work. Today is the final episode in this season of Raising Healthy Mothers and I'm going to explain why you should write a breastfeeding plan and what to include in it. In the episode I discuss: Why writing a breastfeeding plan is as important as a writing a birth plan How writing a...2021-03-3133 min
Raising Healthy MothersMums Against Mum Guilt with Cheryl Ndione {S3E11}Today on the podcast I'm joined by Cheryl Ndione, a coach supporting mums to gain clarity and build confidence. I was first drawn to Cheryl on Instagram by her bold statement 'Say No to Mum Guilt!' and I knew I had to get her on the show to talk about it, because I know so many mums struggle with guilt around the decisions they make throughout motherhood. In the episode we discuss What mum guilt means Whether dads experience mum guilt How to find a bit more time in your day as a mum Cheryl's unique method to navigate y...2021-03-2429 min
Raising Healthy MothersThe 6 Micronutrients Every New Mum Needs to Know About {S3E10}In this week's episode on Raising Healthy Mothers, I'm discussing six key micronutrients I think are often problematic for mums in growing, birthing and feeding their children. When clients come to me with symptoms of fatigue, low motivation, poor sleep, low energy and difficulty losing weight, these are the topmost nutrients I have in mind. In the episode I discuss: What micronutrients are Why you should care about them as a new mum The six most important micronutrients you need to know about What to do about it if you recognise yourself in the list of symptoms If you recognise y...2021-03-1735 min
Raising Healthy MothersSkin Health and Nutrition in Motherhood with Chloe Manlay, Nutritional Therapist {S3E9}In today's episode I'm talking to Chloe Manlay, a fellow nutritional therapist who specialises in acne and skin health, helping women transform their skin from the inside out. This was such a great episode as we talked about how our everyday lives have such a profound effect on our skin - not just nutrition but sleep, stress and our environment. I know skin is often a problematic area for mums after giving birth so I know this is going to be one of those really eye-opening episodes. In our discussion we talked about: The link...2021-03-1031 min
Raising Healthy MothersThe First 6 Months of Motherhood: Active Recovery {S3E8}In this week's episode on Raising Healthy Mothers, I'm talking about recovery in the first six months of motherhood. Whereas there's a lot of information on how to have a healthy pregnancy, and even how to recover and cope in the fourth trimester, I believe the healing and recovery continues well into the first 6 months, and even beyond. After the initial period of deep rest and recovery, more active recovery begins, encompassing much more than just the physical aspects of pregnancy and childbirth. At this point we start to discover the sheer mental load of being a mother. 2021-03-0234 min
Raising Healthy Mothers3 Key Tools for a Successful Breastfeeding Journey {S3E7}Today on Raising Healthy Mothers I'm diving a bit deeper into one of the main things that can derail your breastfeeding journey - before it has even started. Now that I've completed my training, it seems really obvious, but it was such a lightbulb moment for me when I learn about it on the Mindful Breastfeeding Supporter Course. I'm talking about uncovering your infant story. In the episode I'll discuss: How we learn a new skill What we learn about infant feeding throughout our life How our brains can physically change...2021-02-2322 min
Raising Healthy MothersThe Breast Microbiome {S3E6}Today I'm talking about the wonderful world of the breast microbiome - the role breastfeeding plays in populating the baby's gut, how the bacteria get there in the first place and how breastmilk ensures the baby's gut has the right bacteria In the episode you'll learn: The function of breastfeeding for baby and mothers How the contents of breastmilk is set up specifically to build a healthy gut in the infant Factors impacting the baby's microbiota What you can do to ensure your baby's health gut microbiome and give yourself the best chance for breastfeeding success Breastfeeding is a p...2021-02-1733 min
Raising Healthy MothersWhat is Mindful Breastfeeding? {S3E5}In today's episode I'm introducing you to the concept of mindful breastfeeding. I have recently completed my training as a mindful breastfeeding supporter and I'm really excited to begin offering antenatal breastfeeding courses soon. In the episode I discuss: The 4 pillars of mindful breastfeeding The foundation of knowledge and understanding that underpins each of those pillars How being present and mindful within your breastfeeding journey can help with your connection and bond with your child and might even give you more sleep To me, the focus on the brain–bo...2021-02-1027 min
Raising Healthy MothersWhat to Eat for Breastfeeding {S3E4}Today on Raising Healthy Mothers I'm addressing a question I'm often asked - 'What should I eat when I'm breastfeeding?' It's a really common questions pregnant and new mums ask me, not knowing that it's actually quite a complex answer. Although a seemingly innocuous question, what underlies it is doubt in their body’s ability to know how and how much milk to produce. I find this sad because it hints at the lack of confidence women have in themselves and lack of wisdom that should have been passed down from past generations of mothers and grandmothers about breastfeeding. So i...2021-02-0334 min
Raising Healthy MothersHow to Optimise a Plant-based Diet in Motherhood {S3E3}In today's episode I'm discussing how to optimise a plant-based diet in motherhood. This year almost half a million people signed up for Veganuary - the month where you pledge to go vegan for a month. There is an enormous growing interest in following a plant-based diet for the health of the planet or for animal welfare reasons. And this is certainly reflected in the women I see in practice, speak to on courses or meet on Facebook in parenting groups. But is it healthy to be a vegan during pregnancy and when breastfeeding? Is it healthy for children to b...2021-01-2735 min
Raising Healthy MothersPilates and Postnatal Recovery with Angela Rake of Zing Wellness {S3E2}Today I welcome Angela Rake of Zing Wellness to the podcast. Angela is a Pilates teacher specialising in women’s health with a particular interest in preparing for motherhood in pregnancy, postnatal recovery and pelvic floor healing. This episode was mind-blowing to me and I picked up so many absolute gems of wisdom about physical post-natal recovery. Did you know that 1 in 3 women are walking around with a degree of pelvic organ prolapse after giving birth? And that it takes two years for tissue regeneration and complete healing to take place? Angela questions the perfunctory 6 week check that women get pos...2021-01-2056 min
Raising Healthy MothersThe First Three Weeks: Recovering from BirthToday's episode walks you through the nutrients that will support you recovery in the first 3 weeks after giving birth. These weeks are really important in the healing process and can have a major impact on the whole motherhood journey if they are not taken slowly and gently. Sadly the tradition of confinement and caring for the mother has become lost in the Western world, and many new parents are not helped through this precious time of healing. In fact, many mums feel quite lonely and isolated as the focus shifts from her as the carrier of the baby, to the b...2021-01-1326 min
Raising Healthy MothersWhat is Nutritional Therapy? {S2E12}Today is the last episode in this season - and the last of 2020! So this episode is all about me. Or more specifically - what I do. Because people are often a little bit confused about what nutritional therapy actually is. So today I'm covering: What nutritional therapy is My approach to health and nutrition, particularly my unique approach to working with mothers The 4 core systems in the body I focus on during a consultation The 5-point star that underpins good health that I work on with my clients What working with me looks like If by the end of t...2020-11-2528 min
Raising Healthy MothersWhat is the Fourth Trimester? {S2E11}Today I'm answering a question that most people don't even think to ask - because it's barely discussed as part of your standard antenatal care! Yet it could be one of the most important steps towards truly coping and ultimately flourishing as a mother. In fact, most mums I know say 'I wish someone had told me how hard it would be in the early days.' It might be impossible to truly get across what it's like, but I hope that by understand what the fourth trimester is - and truly honouring it - then this most difficult time...2020-11-1839 min
Self Care EditLess exhausted and more rested as a mum, with Tasha D'CruzIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Tasha D'Cruz, a nutritionist specialising in maternal health, talks about being less exhausted and more rested as a mum See more of Tasha at: Website: www.tashadcruz.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/tashadcryz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tashadcruznutrition2020-10-1030 min
The C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#37 The Impact of a CHW Instructor with Mercedes Cruz-RuizSend us a textFollow Us @thechwcrewMercedes Cruz-Ruiz is a passionate CHW and CHW Instructor. She has Served the community for 28 years in the field of government funded programs. As a Community Health Educator for the past 13 years and have taught over 1700 health education workshops. State teaching approvals in various CHW training institutes in Tarrant and Harris counties. Planned, coordinated and participated in hundredths of events and campaigns such as the GO Red for Woman and implemented the childhood obesity initiative Activate Kids. She is the Owner of Healthy Bridge 4 You and has been...2020-09-2243 min
The Postnatal Podcast12. Tasha D’Cruz: Postnatal nutrition | Malaysian cultural postnatal practices | Rest more and clean less!This week I’m chatting with Tasha D’Cruz. Tasha is a nutritionist, specialising in maternal health. Tasha also has a 15 month old baby.
We talked about how Tasha prepared for the time postnatally. Tasha did a La Leche League three day course during pregnancy. She also did an NCT course as a way of creating a network of mum friends. Tasha also did a hypnobirthing course to prepare for birth
We talked about postnatal doulas – with retrospect Tasha thinks it would have been helpful to have had one, particularly a few months in when her dad had gone home and she...2020-06-1700 min