Mar 20, 2024
Studies have shown that not all women will do their pelvic floor exercises effectively, and in fact, sometimes the muscles have been shown to be going down, instead of up, for some women.
As you can't see your pelvic floor muscles, it can be hard to tell, so when it is possible, seeking further advice from a...
Mar 7, 2024
Often postnatal mums when asked to stand on one leg or test a lunge out for the first time, are surprised at how wobbly or unsteady they feel. As a starting point, gaining awareness, either during your pregnancy or after the birth, of your pelvis position is one step towards postnatal returning to fitness...
Feb 22, 2024
In this solo podcast episode, Dianne talks about the term Preferential Recruitment.
Preferential recruitment suggests that when you are lying down on your back to do a sit up or curl up, the rectus abdominis muscles, especially the upper segments, will work "preferentially" when you lift your head up.
This is a term...
Feb 7, 2024
After a summer pause break, Dianne returns with some solo podcasts to give practical tips for instant use.
Being a Mum often means that you need to be in a state of awareness and alertness on what's going on in your family with your children and / or baby, a lot of the day.
Daily stressors can build up and last year in...
Dec 21, 2023
Angela North joins Dianne for a second podcast about Mindfulness at Play: Parenting healthy, happy children with old wisdom and new science, a book co-written with Dr Stephen McKenzie, published by Exisle Publishing in 2023.
With 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents and their families, Angela...