She lost 2 litres of blood during her C-section. Her postnatal care? A six-week phone call asking if she wanted contraception.

No rehab. No recovery plan. No support.

This isn’t a one-off story. This is happening to women across the UK and beyond—every single day.

In this episode, I sit down with Katie Angeloni, a women’s health physiotherapist and mother of two, to expose the truth about postnatal recovery. From pelvic floor dysfunction and C-section myths to emotional burnout and why 1 in 3 women leave their jobs after maternity—this conversation is raw, real, and essential.

If you’re a mother, a partner, a coach, or a business leader—this episode will change the way you think about recovery after birth.

🔍 What We Cover:

• The brutal reality of postnatal care in the UK
• What pelvic floor health really requires (hint: not just Kegels)
• The overlooked dangers of C-section recovery advice
• How to support women physically and mentally in the first 6 weeks
• What workplaces can do to stop losing brilliant women
• Why so many mums never feel like themselves again—and how to change that

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:01 Why Katie was nervous—but knew this story had to be told

04:14 Katie’s work and mission—why postnatal care needs to change

06:00 Her traumatic first birth and the phone call that changed everything

12:48 What actually happens in the first six weeks after birth

17:30 C-section recovery: the misinformation causing harm

21:55 The truth about pelvic floor training (it’s not just squeezing)

26:42 Why women leak when skipping, running, or laughing—and how to fix it

30:51 The 4 elements your pelvic floor must have to function properly

36:10 The overlooked role of breathwork in women’s recovery

40:12 The mental crash: hormones, exhaustion, and identity loss

43:27 Returning to work: why anxiety, shame, and leaking stop many women

48:10 How French care models compare to the UK

52:00 What employers can do right now to make a difference

56:12 The shocking stat: 1 in 3 women leave work after maternity

1:00:40 3 simple things every business should implement immediately

1:03:00 The emotional load of being a working mum

1:07:40 Final thoughts + how you can work with Katie

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