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Are you constantly giving to others but struggling to prioritise your own wellbeing?
In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I’m joined by wellness coach and founder of Live Life Well, Jo Bibby, for a powerful chat on how gut health can impact your mood, energy, hormones—and your business success.

Jo shares her personal journey from postnatal exhaustion and overwhelm to feeling energised and grounded, all through small but mighty changes to her nutrition and lifestyle. If you’ve been ignoring your own health while running your business or supporting new parents, this conversation is your permission slip to reset, refocus and feel good again.

Whether you're a doula, lactation consultant, antenatal educator, or any kind of birth or postpartum worker, you’ll come away with practical tips to nourish your body, support your gut, and sustain your energy—without fancy fads or unrealistic routines.

We cover:

• What gut health really means—and why it affects your mood, hormones and energy
• Easy ways to eat for a healthier gut (yes, even when you’re on call or working 12-hour days!)
• The link between rest, the nervous system and digestion
• Why movement matters—but not in the way diet culture told us
• Probiotic foods and simple strategies for when your gut needs a reset
• How connection, community and mindset influence your overall wellbeing

If you’ve ever thought, “I know what I should do, I just can’t seem to do it”—this one’s for you. Expect compassionate, relatable advice that meets you where you’re at.

🎧 Tune in, take what resonates, and start putting yourself back on the priority list. You deserve to feel good—full stop.

🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned:

• Follow Jo on Instagram: @jo_live_life_well
• Visit Jo’s website: www.livelifewellness.co.uk
• Find out more about Jo’s 1:1 coaching, 30-day gut reset, and retreats

💬 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review or message me on Instagram @preg_and_postnatal_collective. I love hearing what’s resonated for you.

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In this week’s episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing something a little more personal than usual—my own story.

From an unexpected pregnancy in 2012 to becoming a fully booked lactation consultant, childbirth educator, and a business mentor for birthworkers, I’m walking you through the journey that brought me here. You’ll hear how my experience as a new mum led me to the Cuidiú community, the role that peer support played in my parenting and professional life, and how that foundation inspired the work I do today—supporting doulas, IBCLCs, antenatal teachers and other perinatal professionals to build ethical, thriving businesses.

I also talk about:

• Why I found the early months of parenting so tough—and what helped
• How breastfeeding support groups changed my life
• The unexpected way my closest friendships began
• The importance of community when you're building a business from scratch
• Why doing business in an ethical way is the foundation of everything
• A brand new low-cost membership I’ve quietly launched for birthworkers who want business support without the big investment

This episode is for you if:

• You’re a new or aspiring birthworker looking for inspiration
• You’ve ever struggled with isolation in early motherhood
• You want to hear a real, behind-the-scenes story of business growth in the birth world
• You believe in community-led care and the idea that it takes a village—not just to raise a child, but to support a parent

✨ Interested in the new low-cost business membership I mentioned?
It’s currently invite only and open just to podcast listeners this week (ending 18 May 2025). DM me on Instagram @preg_and_postnatal_collective to learn more or grab one of the few remaining founding member spots.

The Birth Worker’s Easy Content Plan — is a free resource I created for birth workers like you who want to grow their business without the faff of wondering what to post, getting stuck staring at a blank screen, or spending hours on content that leads nowhere. Get it here

In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I sit down with women's wellness coach and nutritionist Louise O’Brien, founder of Badass Coaching, to talk about how birthworkers and busy women can build strength, boost energy, and care for their bodies—without burning out.

With over 17 years’ experience in coaching women, Louise shares her personal journey from competitive boxing to running a female-only gym, and now coaching women worldwide through her online platform. Her approach blends fitness, mindset, and real-life strategies to help women prioritise their wellbeing—even when life is full on.

Together, we explore:

• The real reasons birthworkers struggle to prioritise their health
• Why strength and mobility are essential for longevity, especially for women over 30
• How mindset is the missing piece in most health and fitness plans
• Sustainable health strategies for mums, doulas, and perinatal professionals
• The truth about six-week challenges, restrictive diets, and burnout culture
• Small daily wins and the “big rocks” planning method that keeps you sane

Whether you’re a doula on call, a lactation consultant juggling clients, or a tired mama trying to show up for both your business and yourself—this episode will help you rethink self-care, motivation, and what it means to be strong in body and mind.

🔗 Connect with Louise O’Brien
Instagram: @louise_badasscoaching
Email: badasscoachinginfo@gmail.com

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@preg_and_postnatal_collective

The Birth Worker’s Easy Content Plan — is a free resource I created for birth workers like you who want to grow their business without the faff of wondering what to post, getting stuck staring at a blank screen, or spending hours on content that leads nowhere. Get it here