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StrongLikeMum is Shattering the Stereotypes around motherhood! Mums can be just as Powerful, Sexy, Strong, Active and Courageous during and after pregnancy as they were before! Join Shakira Akabusi and a special guest as they discuss the latest topics and news, sharing insights into their expertise and experiences on pre and postnatal wellness. Helping women to create a motherhood journey unique to them. Building confidence and calm by creating a healthy body and healthy mind.
Episodes
Friday Feb 24, 2023
Sex in parenthood with expert Annabelle Knight
Friday Feb 24, 2023
Friday Feb 24, 2023
Join host Shakira Akabusi as she talks with sex and relationship expert Annabelle knight about sex during the postpartum period and how our relationships might change as parents.
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Boosting your immune system in Motherhood and Pregnancy with Jenna Macciochi
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Join Shakira Akabusi as she speaks with Jenna Macciochi immunologist, health coach, author and mum of twins.
Ever wondered how stress, exercise, nutrition, work, sleep, relationships or other lifestyle changes can affect your health? Shakira and Jenna use this episode to discuss whole body health in early parenting and how your immune system may change during pregnancy.
Follow Jenna on instagram @dr_jenna_macciochi
Follow Shakira on instagram @shakira.akabusi
Friday Oct 14, 2022
Sex, Love and Relationships in Parenthood
Friday Oct 14, 2022
Friday Oct 14, 2022
This week Shakira sits down with Jane Garnett (aka Banana Jane), Licenced Marriage and Family therapist to discuss Sex, Love and Relationships during parenthood.
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Return to Running Post-Pregnancy
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Monday Jun 14, 2021
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 or visit www.stronglikemum.com
Episode sponsored by Vitabiotics, WellBaby. visit www.wellbaby.com for more info!
Friday May 14, 2021
Misunderstandings of miscarriage
Friday May 14, 2021
Friday May 14, 2021
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
Follow Shakira @shakira.akabusi or visit www.stronglikemum.com
Saturday May 08, 2021
The Power of Words for Pregnancy & Postnatal Recovery
Saturday May 08, 2021
Saturday May 08, 2021
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
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Maternal Mental Health: A Partners Perspective
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
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
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
Overcoming Birth Trauma
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
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
Friday Feb 26, 2021
Pelvic Floor, Prolapse and Postnatal Recovery
Friday Feb 26, 2021
Friday Feb 26, 2021
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
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Pelvic Floor Rehab and Cesarean recovery
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
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.
Follow Shakira - @shakira.akabusi
Follow Clare - @clarebournephysio
Sponsored by WellBaby, www.wellbaby.com