How to Rebuild Strength & Confidence After Birth: A New Playbook for Women.

She lost 2 litres of blood during her C-section. Her postnatal care? A six-week phone call asking if she wanted contraception.No rehab. No recovery plan. No support.This isn’t a one-off story. This is happening to women across the UK and beyond—every single day.In this episode, I sit down with Katie Angeloni, a women’s health physiotherapist and mother of two, to expose the truth about postnatal recovery. From pelvic floor dysfunction and C-section myths to emotional burnout and why 1 in 3 women leave their jobs after maternity—this conversation is raw, real, and essential.If you’re a mother, a partner, a coach, or a business leader—this episode will change the way you think about recovery after birth.🔍 What We Cover:The brutal reality of postnatal care in the UKWhat pelvic floor health really requires (hint: not just Kegels)The overlooked dangers of C-section recovery adviceHow to support women physically and mentally in the first 6 weeksWhat workplaces can do to stop losing brilliant womenWhy so many mums never feel like themselves again—and how to change that⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 Intro 02:01 Why Katie was nervous—but knew this story had to be told 04:14 Katie’s work and mission—why postnatal care needs to change 06:00 Her traumatic first birth and the phone call that changed everything 12:48 What actually happens in the first six weeks after birth 17:30 C-section recovery: the misinformation causing harm 21:55 The truth about pelvic floor training (it’s not just squeezing) 26:42 Why women leak when skipping, running, or laughing—and how to fix it 30:51 The 4 elements your pelvic floor must have to function properly 36:10 The overlooked role of breathwork in women’s recovery 40:12 The mental crash: hormones, exhaustion, and identity loss 43:27 Returning to work: why anxiety, shame, and leaking stop many women 48:10 How French care models compare to the UK 52:00 What employers can do right now to make a difference 56:12 The shocking stat: 1 in 3 women leave work after maternity 1:00:40 3 simple things every business should implement immediately 1:03:00 The emotional load of being a working mum 1:07:40 Final thoughts + how you can work with Katie👉 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a comment, and share it with someone who needs to hear this. This conversation could be the one thing that helps a mother feel seen, supported, and strong again.📲 Connect with Katie:LinkedIn.Instagram (Katie)Instagram (Motion + Me)Free Health Check Quiz → Pelvic Health Scorecard For Mums.Ready to Upgrade Your Energy & Performance?Female Athlete Performance Accelerator Quiz – Discover what's silently draining your energy and holding back your recovery. Take the quiz and unlock your high-performance blueprint. [Insert Link]Warrior Woman Energy Quiz – For busy, active women juggling life, fitness and family. Reveal your biggest energy blockers — and how to beat them. [Insert Link]🎧 Subscribe now so you never miss a game-changing episode.👀 Watch the full episode on YouTube. 📱 Follow me on Instagram, LinkedIn & X for daily insights and real-world tools.