PODCAST · kids
The Journey
by Better Babies
Using the latest research, top experts and cutting edge science to approach conception, pregnancy and early years in a smarter way for our modern world
Episodes
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Ask the expert: major myth busting: new parent anxiety and breastfeeding with Dr Natasha Sriraman
We speak to Dr Natasha Sriraman US board certified paediatrician, academic and mother about two subjects she is not only passionate about but where she feels some major myths need to be busted: maternal mental health and breastfeeding. This is a must listen for any new parent or parent-to-be
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Episode 50: Ask the expert: the ultimate ‘how to’ for good sleep
We chat to Rosey Davidson founder of Just Chill Baby Sleep about her unique approach to promoting better sleep from birth through to adulthood. We talk about the core foundations, common mistakes and some of the key questions she gets asked. A must listen for any parent/parent to be or anyone...
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My Journey: Rosie Fawehimi on preterm birth
Rosie shares her brave but ultimately positive experience of giving birth to her son Rudie at just 32 weeks. She talks about what helped, what hurt and what she learnt
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Episode 48: ask the expert - the need to know about modern hormone health with Dr Antoinette Falco
We speak to Dr Antoinette Falco about her challenges with an undiagnosed thyroid issue and Hashimoto’s and what she has learnt from both a professional and personal standpoint. We also discuss other modern factors that can impact our all important hormones and most importantly what you can do…
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One micro moment at a time: how to take care of mind health through the journey with Suzy Reading
On today’s Ask the Expert we speak to chartered psychologist and author Suzy Reading about the need for self care through every step of the path to parenthood. Whether it be struggling with infertility, loss, or anxiety around pregnancy and mum/dad guilt. We get really practical with this one and...
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My Journey with Claire Holt: surviving miscarriage, anxiety and postnatal depression
Claire Holt bravely shares with us an emotionally honest and raw account of her journey through miscarriage, anxiety, pregnancy and postnatal depression. She talks about how she felt, what she learnt and the things that helped her see the light at the end of the tunnel. The good news is she now…
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Our focus this week: egg quality, boosting milk supply, science of a tantrum, allergy prevention
This week we look at a practical way you can boost a key hormone: Melatonin to protect the all important egg quality. We then look at the science behind boosting breast milk supply (low supply being the main reason behind quitting before personal goals). Next we look at the science behind a...
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My Journey: anxiety, control and body image through pregnancy and beyond
In this week’s ‘My Journey’ we talk to Vicky. Someone who really struggled with issues that many of us feel during pregnancy and postpartum but often feel guilty or ashamed to talk about. We talk about anxiety around lack of control, changing body shape, comparison to others and the ever present...
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Ask the expert: Holli Rubin on body image for conception, pregnancy and postpartum
We speak to psychotherapist and body image specialist Holli Rubin. We tackle what it is, how it can feel and some practical ways to deal with something many of us struggle with. We also talk about what you can do to help your kids develop a positive body image right from the very start
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My Journey: Jakki Jones
In this week’s ‘My Journey’ we talk to Jakki Jones about being a modern woman, juggling careers, having a blended family and managing the ever-present mum guilt.
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Our focus this week: safe baby sleep, sperm and ageing, allergy prevention and frozen egg risk?!
We look at the latest research around safe baby sleep which shows a very simple positive way to reduce risk. Next we look at the research suggesting male age does in fact matter. We look at why and most importantly how you can mitigate some of this. Next up is the latest research about what we…
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My Journey: egg donation
In this week’s ‘My Journey’ we talk to Jess all about her decision to donate her eggs, how it worked, the physical and emotional experience of it and what she learnt along the way. We also learnt why she is keen to do it again.
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Ask the expert: gut-brain pioneer Dr Natasha CampbellMcBride on neurological/autoimmune gut health
We sit down with leading gut-brain pioneer Dr Natasha Campbell McBride to discuss how the health of our microbiome from the very first days can play a role in neurological and autoimmune disease and most importantly what we can do to give ourselves/our children the best shot at health.
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Our focus this week: the two week wait, why vit D matters, our fave supplements and how to meditate
We bust myths and give tips and tricks around managing that two week window between ovulation, implantation and hopefully a positive pregnancy test. Can seem like an eternity. Next: science is showing that Vitamin D is more important that we realise for every stage of the journey. We look at why...
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My Journey: Lotte Jeffs
Everyone has their own unique path to parenthood and experiences. There is often lots to learn. So we have decided to share some of these and first up is the lovely Lotte Jeffs. Lotte is an author, award winning journalist and former deputy editor of Elle Magazine. She lives in London with her…
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Our focus this week: reproductive microbiome, managing screen time, 15 ways for a healthy brain
Welcome to the weekly round up. The quick summary of some of the recent things we have been focusing on. This week we look at what the reproductive microbiome is, how it can cause potential issues when it is out of balance and most crucially what you can do to put it in an ideal state. Next up we...
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Ask the expert: some very surprising things you should know about ovulation
We sit down with Robert Milnes CEO of Fertility Focus makers of Ovusense to understand the latest science behind ovulation and more importantly to bust some myths. Did you know that there is no normal? Did you also know that your pattern of ovulation could even tell you things about your…
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Ask the expert: we talk to leading womens mental health expert Emmy Brunner about all things anxiety
Anxiety is inevitable around dating, fertility, conception, pregnancy, birth and early years. It’s a vulnerable time and can be challenging. We talk to leading mental health expert Emmy Brunner about the drivers and most importantly what you can do practically to get into a better place
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Ask the expert: acupuncture for hormones, fertility and stress: how does it actually work?!
We sit down with Laura Boscawen member of the British Acupuncture Council and graduate from the prestigious College it Integrated Chinese Medicine. Laura also has a background in Western Science so has an interesting perspective and approach. We asked her to demystify acupuncture and give us an...
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Our focus this week: sperm and vit d, two birth controversies and fasting to protect fertility
Welcome to the weekly round up. The quick summary of some of the things we have been focusing on. This week we look at whether vitamin D deficiency has a role to play in the vast decline in sperm count and quality. We look at the science/what you need to know. Next up is Group B Streptococcus…
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Ask the expert: we talk to Elvie CEO Tania Boler about pelvic floors, breast milk and modern mothers
We talk to mother of two and Elvie CEO Tania Boler about how modern technology and science can empower women. We discuss everything from smashing taboos, to why she picked these two areas, to being a modern mother, anxiety and everything in between
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Our focus this week: the five things that matter, why the gut matters plus estrogen dominance
Welcome to the weekly round up. The quick summary of some of the things we have been focusing on. This week we look at ‘the five things that really matter’ for any stage of your journey. We look at what these five fundamental cornerstones are for putting you and your baby in the best possible...
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Ask the expert: we talk to pioneering miscarriage specialist Dr Shehata on his unique approach
We talk to Dr Hassan Shehata all about why he thinks the traditional approach to recurrent miscarriage fails to explain the whole story. We also look at how his approach: focusing on both the male and female side, preconception as well as the all important notion of misfiring immune systems…
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Ask the expert: paediatrician Dr Mona Amin talks ADHD, autism, allergy, pregnancy and much more
We talk to US Paediatrician Dr Mona Amin (aka @pedsdoctalks) about what she sees more of in her clinic, why she thinks this is happening, as well as myth busting around the use of antibiotics (turns out most childhood illnesses are viral) and how she thinks we can set our kids up for long term...
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Our focus this week: the ultimate defence for the body, veganism and pregnancy and sleep for sperm
Welcome to the weekly round up. This week we look at the science behind the ‘most important molecule you’ve never heard of’: Glutathione. We look at what it is and how having more of it can help you on the path to having healthy kids. We also look at the trend towards being vegan and plant based:...
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Our focus this week: exercise for PCOS/Endo, SIDS: how you can reduce risk and probiotics for colic?
Welcome to the weekly round up. This week we look at the science behind why resistance training has shown tangible benefits in particular for the common hormonal imbalances associated with PCOS (polycyclic ovarian syndrome) and also chronic inflammation which has been associated both with PCOS…
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Our focus this week: ovulation tests, 10 ways to protect from Lyme, supplements and aluminium risks
Welcome to the weekly round up. This week we look at the rise in ovulation testing: from apps, to sticks to wearable tech. Does this do more harm than good? Next we get practical and take expert advice from one of the leading Lyme experts Mary Beth Pfeiffer. She talks us through the top ten…
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Our focus this week: flying during pregnancy, Vit D + ear infections,Hyperemesis Gravidarum and mor
Welcome to the weekly round-up. This week we look at what you should know about flying during pregnancy - particularly early pregnancy. We look at all the science and most importantly what you can do to put yourself in the best possible position. We then look at the latest research linking…
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Ask the expert: Lyme disease on the rise in our kids - here is what you need to know...
We talk to Mary Beth Pfeiffer author of: ‘Lyme: the first epidemic of climate change’ about why this disease has seemingly exploded over the last several years and most importantly what we as parents (and people) need to know. We look at who is most vulnerable (children), when and where we are at...
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Our focus this week: the fuss on dioxins, 5 min stressbuster, iodine deficiency and a powerful detox
Welcome to the weekly round up from Better Babies. This week we look at the fuss around dioxins in diapers and tampons (is there anything really to worry about?). We once again look to our modern enemy: Stress and find that just five minutes of the ‘right’ type of exercise can work wonders…
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Ask the expert: algae, can it fight our modern challenges or is toxic itself? We look for answers..
We talk to one of the leading experts on Algae Catherine Arnston on all things Algae and specifically Chlorella and Spirulina. Catherine drills down into thousands of pieces of research (which she has spent ten years of her life wading through) to give us the ‘need to know’ on a subject that has...
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Our focus this week: ashwaghda, adhd, premature birth and music and fibre against celiac disease
Welcome to the weekly round up from Better Babies. This week we take a look at a potential antidote to modern stress: Ashwaghda. We look at what it is and what the science says it can do. Next we look at ADHD with expert psychotherapist Christophe Sauerwein. Is it better diagnosis or is it...
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Ask the expert: modern life, anxiety and our children: what they REALLY need...
We talk to leading psychotherapist, author and clinical director of several international leading Clinics David Smallwood about why anxiety in our children seems to be so prevalent. We discuss everything from social media, to tribes, what makes a real ‘connection’ and the power of groups. We also...
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Our focus this week: the scoop on NAC, peas and infertility, premature birth, radiation and self tan
Welcome to the weekly round up from Better Babies. This week is a bumper catch-up edition focusing on everything from N-Acetyl Cysteine: is this the ‘supplement against modern toxicity’. We consider what it is, what it does and whether you should consider taking it. We then take a look at the…
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Ask the expert: egg freezing on the rise. When to do it, what to expect and everything in between...
We sit down with Harley Street Gynaecologist and Obstetrician Mr Mahantesh Karoshi to talk about the rise in popularity in egg freezing that he has seen in the last couple of years in particular. We look at: why, the technology and advances, chances of success (and what that looks like) as well…
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Ask the expert: Exercise and inflammation for conception, pregnancy and beyond. Boys too!
We pick the brains of expert pre and post natal trainer Natalie Ferris on how and why exercise can both positively and negatively impact inflammation in your body - something that is crucial to maintain at a healthy level at all times but particularly if you are trying to conceive, are pregnant…
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Our focus this week: the fuss around suncream, personal care andcosmetics plus depression in kids...
The last ten days has seen a bombshell study drop showing that an ingredient common in many suncreams (including those for kids) even after one application reaches levels beyond what is deemed ‘safe’ for our bodies. We look at what this is, the potential effects, and how to navigate. We also look...
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Our focus this week: early brain development: practical ways you can reduce modern risks around it
Welcome to the weekly round up from Better Babies. This week is all about what one of the leading medical research journals ‘The Lancet’ called a ‘pandemic of developmental neurotoxicity’. Basically more and more problems associated with the brain not developing as it should. There is no one...
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Ask the expert: boys have hormones too which are getting pushed off balance. Here is what to do...
Dr Anand Patel is a Harley Street doctor, an expert in male and sexual health and a committee member of the British Society of Sexual medicine. He talks to us all about man boobs, the effects of skipping leg day, why men are increasingly living less long than women and in particular why hormonal...
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Our focus this week: coffee: this may surprise, infertility, supplement pitfalls and how to spot BPA
Welcome to the weekly round up from Better Babies. This week is a bumper edition starting with coffee - is it good for you? Is it bad for you?! Some very surprising results when it comes to getting pregnant and then staying pregnant. Next up it it’s infertility awareness week - of course…
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The number you REALLY need to know....
AMH is widely seen as a great indicator of potential fertility in women, it is something that is significantly impacted by age and lifestyle - all the more relevant to know given we now on average are waiting longer to have children and also on average have more stressful and toxic lives. Today’s...
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Can wanting the best for your child ever be damaging?! Thoughts from our resident expert...
The recent scandal around bribes being paid to get children places in Ivy League schools has caused shock waves. Moral issues aside this has had potentially devastating effects on the children involved. It’s extreme, but does it say something sinister about the way society sees ‘success’ and the...
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How glyphosate can impact conception, pregnancy and early years and what you can do to reduce risks!
This week saw a second trial rule that the herbicide Glyphosate (one of the most prolifically used globally) contributed to a man’s cancer. This is just one example of how this may not be so safe and good for our health. Conception, pregnancy and early years is a particularly vulnerable time and...
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Our focus this week: sleep: how it impacts testosterone, sperm and our children’s future health
Welcome to the weekly round up from Better Babies. This week is all about sleep and not in the way you may think. We take a look at it’s power over hormones and fertility, specifically how it could be behind the huge fall off in sperm count over the last forty years. We also look at how research…
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Our focus this week: Glutathione, why it’s so important and how you/your child can have more of it
Welcome to the weekly round up from Better Babies. This week it is all about firing up your body’s own defence system with the mother of all antioxidants: Glutathione. In this episode we go through why it is so important and how modern life depletes it and causes us challenges especially when it...
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Our focus this week: adhd, estrogen dominance, premature birth and how you can reduce your risks!
This is the weekly round up from Better Babies. 1) estrogen dominance and the man boob! Why it is affecting all of us and how you can avoid. 2) quick snippets from our resident expert mental health expert Christophe Sauerwein on what you can do to reduce a child’s risk of developing ADHD 3) can…
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Ever notice one day you kill it in the gym and the next you don’t?! This could be why...
This quick and dirty ‘loo break’ episode with pre and post natal specialist trainer Natalie Ferris explains how your ability to exercise varies with your cycle and shift in hormones. It details which stage is best to focus on building strength, which stage to do cardio and what to eat when based…
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Just had a baby and want to get back in to exercise? The quick and dirty all you need to know!
The all you need to know ‘Loo Break’ version of what to think about when it comes to returning to exercise post baby with specialist pre and post natal trainer Natalie Ferris. When is it ok to start, how to start, what is safe and what to do about exercise and breastfeeding.
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Exercise during pregnancy: scared to do it?! Here is the quick and dirty all you need to know!
The quick ‘loo break’ snap shot: all you need to know about exercise in pregnancy with expert pre and post natal trainer Natalie Ferris. Why you should do it, what is safe, the dos and dont’s and how to make it work for you.
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Exercise for Fertility: do’s and don’ts!
Loo Break segment: The quick down and dirty all you need to know about exercise for fertility with pre and post natal specialist trainer Natalie Ferris. What can help and what can hurt you.
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