Post-natal wellbeing with Clio Wood

<p>This week I’m talking to Clio Wood, a Women's Health and Sex Positivity Advocate, and the Founder of <a href='http://andbreathewellbeing.com/'>&Breathe</a> - award-winning wellbeing and fitness retreats for pre/postnatal, parenthood and peri-menopause. Clio created &Breathe following the birth of her daughter in 2014 and her experiences with trauma, postnatal depression, and painful sex/pelvic floor issues and is passionate about helping other women be their best selves.</p> <p>02:11 Clio tells the story of her traumatic birth and recovery</p> <p>07:23 How the transition to motherhood affects your relationship</p> <p>10:31 Dealing with the focus of recovery being on the baby</p> <p>14:41 Some little-known practical help that is available to new parents</p> <p>15:43 The importance of a birth debrief</p> <p>19:53 Why Clio chose to include mental wellbeing in her retreats</p> <p>24:02 Taking time to do the inner work</p> <p>25:29 Different experiences of pregnancy and birth during the Covid crisis.</p> <p>30:11 Why we shouldn’t second guess our reaction to being isolated after birth</p> <p>33:20 How Clio takes the pressure off herself</p> <p>35:46 The lessons Clio has learnt from the effect of Covid on her business</p> <p>37:50 How Clio incorporates play into her life</p> <p>43:58 Escaping the Pressure Pandemic</p> <p>44:46 Clio’s takeaway for you</p> <p> </p> <p>Website <a href='https://www.andbreathewellbeing.com'>www.andbreathewellbeing.com</a></p> <p>Instagram <a href='https://www.instagram.com/andbreathewellbeing/'> @andbreathewellbeing</a></p> <p>Join the <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/pausepurposeplay'>Pause Purpose Play group on Facebook</a></p> <p> </p> <p>This episode was edited by<a href='http://www.emilycrosbymedia.com'> Emily Crosby Media</a></p>