This week Shakira shares expert advice on how to return to running postpartum.  Tune in to this short but info-packed episode, full of top tips and advice on how to hit the road again after pregnancy. Follow Shakira at @shakira.akabusi on instagram or visit www.stronglikemum.com Episode sponsored by Vitabiotics, WellBaby. visit www.wellbaby.com for more info!

This week Shakira talks with Maddy Weaver from Soul Sisters Fitness about the Misunderstanding around miscarriage. The hope with this conversation is to share, support and shatter the stereotype around miscarriage and it's affect on maternal mental health. Follow Maddy @soulsistersfitness on instagram Follow Shakira @shakira.akabusi on instagram or visit www.stronglikemum.com

This week Shakira speaks with Vern Hill, founder of CariFit about how the language we surround ourselves with and how this can impact our physical health during and after pregnancy. Follow Vern at @carifit or visit https://www.carifit.co.uk for more info on classes and online courses.  Follow Shakira @shakira.akabusi or visit www.stronglikemum.com Season 2 of this podcast is sponsored by Vitabiotics, WellBaby www.wellbaby.com

This week Shakira discusses the reality of living with a mental health disorder highlighting various recovery methods and how to support a family member or close friend who may be experiencing similar. An honest account of a personal story.  Follow Shakira on instagram @shakira.akabusi or visit www.stronglikemum.com  Season 2 of this podcast is sponsored by Vitabiotics, Wellbaby www.wellbaby.com

Shakira talks with Dr Rebecca Moore, Perinatal Psychiatrist and founder of BirthBetter about overcoming a traumatic birth and how to plan for a positive next experience. Follow Shakira @shakira.akabusi Follow Rebecca @drrebeccamoore  Podcast Sponsored by Vitabiotics, Wellbaby. www.wellbaby.com

Tune in to Shakira's fist solo episode, where she combines her professional expertise and personal experience to highlight key elements of postnatal core rehabilitation. Discussing topics such as Pelvic Floor dysfunction, Prolapse, Diastasis Recti, Core synergy and the power of the breath. Follow Shakira at @shakira.akabusi or visit www.stronglikemum.com This podcast is sponsored by Vitabiotics, Wellbaby, www.wellbaby.com

Join Shakira as she speaks with women's health physio Clare Bourne about postnatal rehabilitation, cesarean recovery and pelvic floor health. Talking about the connection of the core to the entire the body, as well as highlighting the best ways to reconnect your body and mind post birth.

This week Shakira talks with founder of The Positive Birth Company Siobhan, about the immediate postnatal period and how to enjoy a positive postpartum life. Discussing the journey to motherhood, postnatal hormones, relationship changes and overall physical and emotional wellbeing during the 4th trimester.Follow Shakira @shakira.akabusiFollow Siobhan @thepositivebirthcompanySponsored by Well Baby - www.wellbaby.com

Postnatal Fitness Tips. The first episode of season 2 of the StrongLikeMum podcast sees Shakira talking with Charlie Launder from @BumpsandBurpees discussing postnatal exercise and physical rehabilitation. Sharing all the up to date information on the immediate postnatal period.

This week, Shakira is joined by Clare Goodwin aka @thePCOSNutritionist where they discuss the journey of conception for those with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Including tips on how to identify symptoms, how diet can effect conception and what implications emotional stress can have on a weight loss programme. Follow Shakira on instagram at @shakira.akabusi or visit www.stronglikemum.com Follow Clare onInstagram at @thepcosnutritionist or visit www.thepcosnutritionist.comPregnacare, the...

Join Shakira and special guest Adam, aka @atdadstable as they discuss the best recipes for pre and postnatal women and their families. Get ready to feel inspired, encouraged and possibly hungry by the time you've finished this episode!Adam, is a chef, trained at Leiths School of Food and Wine in london and specialises in pre and postnatal recipes. This episode discusses nutrition during the trimesters and highlights the best foods to assist with a positive pregnancy and an efficient recovery...

This week Shakira is joined by Marie-Louise aka @the_modern_midwife, as they discuss the most frequently asked questions during pregnancy and the immediate postnatal period.Pregnancy is an exciting time, however it can also feel overwhelming and no day will necessarily feel the same. This episode of the StrongLikeMum podcast aims to support women from the first trimester through to early parenthood, answering questions and suggesting tools to cope with certain challenges women may face.Marie...

In this episode Shakira is joined by Jess Jones aka @thefatfunnyone to discuss overcoming a fear of childbirth and embracing any physical changes postpartum.Despite being diagnosed with Tokophobia (an irrational fear of pregnancy and childbirth) during her first pregnancy, Jess is now a mother of three and shares her inspirational journey of overcoming this anxiety and becoming a mum! As a body confidence activist Jess also gives an insight into how she dealt with negative comments about her...

This week Shakira is joined by Eve Torres Gracie, founder of the Women Empowered Self-defence Programme at Gracie JuJitsu, former WWE champion and mother of two. Talking about how best to defend yourself and your children during and after pregnancy. Get ready to feel inspired and empowered! Discussing how to best defend your children or growing bump, as well as sharing tips on how to stay alert when also needing to focus on your family. Plus this episode details ways in which to teach your...

This week Shakira is joined by NHS GP and This Morning TV health expert, Dr Sara Kayat. Shattering the stereotypes around pre and postnatal health and busting those medical myths that still seem to circulate pregnancy and the immediate postnatal period.Follow Shakira on instagram @shakira.akabusi or visit www.stronglikemum.comFollow Dr Sara on instagram @drsarakayatPregnacare, the pregnancy supplement brand, is proud to sponsor the first series of the StrongLikeMum Podcast. www.pregnacare.com

This week Shakira is joined by Charlie Barker, founder of Bumps and Burpees to share their knowledge and expertise, discussing up to date facts about exercise during pregnancy.

Reducing anxiety and stress during pregnancy and parenthood.