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Meghan Rabbitt has been a health journalist for 25 years. And the thing she said to me about reporting this book was: why don't I know this?
If she didn't know it, what are the rest of us working with?
Meghan writes about women's health for Women's Health, Oprah Daily, Prevention, and Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper. Her book, The New Rules of Women's Health, came out of years of interviews with the people actually doing the research. Her phrase for what she wants for all of us is that we become our own health journalists.
🔹 Your pregnancy history is heart information. Preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, even recurrent miscarriage. Pregnancy is the heart's first stress test, and the results don't expire when the baby arrives.
🔹 The lifetime breast cancer risk number you can calculate yourself. Meghan ran hers, brought it in, and that is the only reason she got her first MRI.
🔹 Why joining a research study can mean free care. She got a thousand dollars of genetic testing out of one.
🔹 Vaginal estrogen, and the applicator that was clearly invented by a dude. Zero instructions in the box. I spend real time counseling people through this.
🔹 What happened when she finally went to pelvic floor PT, and why "just do your Kegels" was never an assessment
Something I say on air and mean: ask us. We will talk to you for days. Nobody has to pry this out of us.
What questions have YOU been waiting to have answered?
Meghan's book: newrulesofwomenshealth.com · Instagram: @MeghanRabbitt
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Prolapse might be the single most fear-loaded word in postpartum health. Not because of what it is. Because of how little anybody tells you about it.
This week we're rewinding to one of our season one conversations, with Dr. Cheryl Iglesia, MD, urogynecologist here in Washington DC and one of the very first mentors I had in pelvic health.
My first pelvic health job was at National Rehab Hospital back in 2001, and a couple days a week I was over in her office with absolutely no idea that I was standing next to a LEGEND in the field. (I figured that out later. Much later.)
Here's what I want you to hear in this one. She says out loud that part of being a good surgeon is knowing when NOT to operate. Then she spends the rest of the hour showing you what that actually looks like.
🔹 What prolapse is, and how urogynecologists actually grade it
🔹 Why "elective" does not mean "cosmetic"
🔹 How much bigger conservative care is than most people realize: pelvic floor PT, pessaries, local hormones, bulking agents
🔹 What changed in prolapse surgery over 30 years, and the honest version of the mesh story
🔹 The average age of a prolapse surgery patient, which is younger than you're picturing
🔹 Why two women with the same exam can have completely different symptoms, and what muscle tone has to do with that
🔹 How to tell whether the provider in front of you is actually listening
If you've been handed a diagnosis and a surgery date and not a whole lot in between, this is the conversation I want in your ears. You are not doomed to a life in an armchair. You have options, and you're allowed to ask for all of them.
Which option did nobody explain to you?
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Dr. Cheryl Iglesia, MD, FACOG, FPMRS is Director of the Section of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and Director of the National Center for Advanced Pelvic Surgery at MedStar Health. She is also Professor of Obstetrics/Gynecology and Urology at Georgetown University School of Medicine, and is double board-certified in Ob/Gyn and female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery with more than 30 years in the field. Find her on X at @cheryliglesia.
Free resources for pregnancy, postpartum and perimenopause are at carriepagliano.com.
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
3:15 fear surrounding pelvic organ prolapse
10:00 conservative care before surgery
18:14 pelvic floor prolapse or decreased tone
26:45 recommendations for getting additional care
28:45 tissue healing and RED-S
30:10 PTs collaborating with surgeons
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/cbiglesia/
Website: https://www.medstarhealth.org/doctors/cheryl-bernadette-iglesia-md
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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"It is probably nothing."
The swelling is probably the third trimester. The breathlessness is probably the stairs. The ache in your calf is probably that run you should not have done. And most of the time, all of that is exactly right.
Most of the time is doing a lot of work in that sentence.
Dr. Rachel Rosovsky is a hematologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she has spent twenty years on blood clots, and she co-authored the first ever AHA/ACC guideline on acute pulmonary embolism.
The American Heart Association reached out about this one, and I said yes immediately, because this is the conversation I do not think most of us have ever actually had.
🔹 What a blood clot actually is, explained the way a former math and science teacher explains it
🔹 Why the symptoms of a clot and the symptoms of a normal pregnancy look almost identical
🔹 The risk factors worth raising before you are pregnant, not after
🔹 Why the postpartum window is the highest risk stretch, and also the one with the fewest appointments
🔹 Why the standard D dimer cutoff does not work in pregnancy, and what the guideline uses instead
🔹 Whether imaging is actually off limits when you are pregnant, and the honest answer
🔹 Blood clot history and hormones later on, including what the evidence says about the patch
🔹 Dr. Rachel Rosovsky's rule: take it out of your hands and put it in mine
This is not an episode about being afraid of your body. It is an episode about being allowed to ask a question without needing a good enough reason first.
Most of the women in the largest survey we have on this were never told what to watch for. That part is fixable. That is the whole reason this conversation exists.
Guest: Dr. Rachel Rosovsky, MD, MPH, hematologist, Massachusetts General Hospital. With thanks to @american_heart.
Time Stamps
0:00 introduction
3:10 from math teacher to hematologist
6:13 having a baby during med school
10:10 choosing hematology
12:31 explaining blog clots
17:11 addressing the guidelines for pregnancy
20: are you at higher risk if you’re pregnant?
24:41 potential problematic symptoms
31:47 seeing a rise in risk postpartum
35:53 where to seek care
40:23 what care can look like
47:12 looking ahead to perimenopause and menopause
52:50 follow your intuition
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-rosovsky
Website: https://www.massgeneral.org/doctors/17898/rachel-rosovsky
Guidelines: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41712898/
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
The Active Mom Podcast — a real mom's guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond, for active moms and the professionals who help them get there.
Quick-hit conversations with moms, providers, and researchers... because you don't have a lot of free time (you're probably listening at 1.5x right now).
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You leave the hospital with a healthy baby, a folder of paperwork, and zero mention of the fact that your estrogen just went from about 3,000 to almost nothing.
That is where this conversation starts. In 2022, I sat down with Dr. Rachel Rubin, urologist and sexual medicine specialist, back in season one, long before she became the person everyone quotes about hormones. I've known her since she walked into the PT department at Georgetown as a resident and asked if she could shadow somebody and learn about Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy. This is her before the rest of the world caught up.
We're rewinding it now because almost everything she predicted in this episode has since happened.
🔹 The estrogen arc, in actual numbers: baby, teenager, cycling, pregnant, postpartum
🔹 Why breastfeeding puts you in a menopause-like state, and what that does to tissue
🔹 Why the bladder and urethra are full of hormone receptors nobody talks about
🔹 What to say when you're told to use more lubricant and wait until you're done nursing
🔹 Birth control, IUDs and local hormones: what actually interacts with what
🔹 The 2000s study that scared a generation off hormones, and how badly it was reported
🔹 The postpartum visit she wishes every woman got, mirror included
Since we recorded, the FDA moved on the estrogen warning label and the AUA published its first guideline on genitourinary syndrome of menopause. Rachel was already saying all of it into my microphone. Come hear where it started.
A correction on my intro: I say "FDA approval" for local vaginal estrogen in the open, and I want the record straight. Vaginal estrogen was already approved. What changed, in November 2025, is that the FDA moved to remove the black box warning from estrogen products, the warning that scared a generation of women and their doctors off it. The approval was never the problem. The label was.
This episode is education, not medical advice. If you want a clinician who actually knows this material, The Menopause Society keeps a practitioner finder at menopause.org.
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
4:01 hormone health and changes
11:10 advocating for yourself
17:30 hormones and the urinary tract
21:30 HRT misconceptions
27:45 testing and perimenopause
29:30 advice for moms
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Website: https://www.rachelrubinmd.com/
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There's a thought a lot of moms have had and almost none of them have said out loud. Maybe it was an image of dropping the baby. Maybe it was something worse. And the second it showed up, the next thought was: what is wrong with me?
Dr. Vanessa Komarek is a psychologist who specializes in trauma and PTSD recovery, a powerlifter, and a mom of two under two. She came on to talk about mental load and we ended up somewhere much more honest: birth trauma, intrusive thoughts, and why so much well-meaning postpartum advice lands flat.
🔹 What mental load actually is (the cognitive part and the emotional part nobody names)
🔹 What "birth trauma" includes, and why it's broader than most people think
🔹 What's a normal reaction after a hard delivery, and the signals that it's worth reaching out
🔹 Intrusive thoughts: what they are, why fighting them backfires, and what actually helps
🔹 Why "sleep when the baby sleeps" and "take time for yourself" fall flat for so many women
🔹 The trade-offs nobody admits are baked into "balance"
🔹 All-or-nothing thinking, exercise snacks, and Vanessa's phrase for it: embracing messy action
🔹 The pelvic health parallel: what happens when the brain decides the body is fragile
This one is worth your time whether you're in it right now or 15 years past it. And if any of it lands a little too close, that's information, not a verdict.
Resources mentioned:
Postpartum Support International: postpartum.net · HelpLine 1-800-944-4773 (call or text) · free online support groups and a provider directory
If you are in crisis in the US, call or text 988.
Find Vanessa on Instagram: @heavy_lifting_psychologist
This podcast is for education and is not medical advice. Please loop in your own provider.
Time Stamps
0:00 introduction
6:07 talking about mental load
9:48 what got Vanessa into psychology
12:55 helping moms deal with trauma and expectations
19:55 ignoring the bad advice
23:48 the athlete identity
28:17 balance is a myth
35:58 helping moms overcome perfectionism
37:41 what she has learned in her journey
45:19 being an active mom
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/heavy_lifting_psychologist/
Website: www.adaptpsych.org
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"I don't have enough milk." It's the first place a new mom's brain goes when the baby fusses, wakes early, or pops off the breast. And when you add workouts back into the mix? The doubt gets louder.
This week's Summer Rewind brings back one of my favorite conversations, with my longtime friend (and former neighbor!) Kelly Kendall, RN, IBCLC, aka @thebalancedboob. Kelly was an L&D nurse who thought she had breastfeeding figured out. Then she became a mom. Tongue ties, mastitis, postpartum anxiety, all of it. That story is exactly why she does what she does now.
We get into:
🔹 Why "I must not have enough milk" is usually the wrong conclusion (and what's actually normal)
🔹 The real answer to "will exercise mess with my supply?"
🔹 Fueling for lactation AND training: calories, protein, and why this is NOT the season for a deficit
🔹 The logistics nobody warns you about (pumping in the car counts as a win)
🔹 The hardest part of all: believing you deserve time to move your body
If you're trying to nurse a baby and get back to the workouts you love, this one will take a weight off your shoulders. Press play.
Find Kelly on Instagram @thebalancedboob or at thebalancedboob.com
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
4:19 common issues and struggles
9:15 where moms struggle when starting to add in workouts
11:50 nutrition advice for breastfeeding moms
14:15 additional advice for moms
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
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The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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You've heard it. Maybe you've said it. "Your pelvic floor is too tight." It's everywhere right now — on the socials, in the clinic, out of the mouths of people who've never assessed a pelvic floor in their life. But here's the question almost nobody stopped to ask: can we actually feel the thing we keep confidently naming?
Researcher Gosia Starzec-Proserpio, PT, PhD, just did the work to find out — across 528 women. And her answer is more interesting (and more freeing) than either side of the internet fight wants it to be.
I got to sit down with Gosia — 12 weeks postpartum, "just coming out of the darkness into the light," her words — to talk about the study that went a little viral, and what it actually means for the person on your table.
🔹 What "tone" even means (and why it meant nothing to her as a new clinician) 🔹 The single biggest mistake we make: treating "pain" and "tight" as the same word
🔹 Palpation vs. ultrasound vs. dynamometry — three tools, three answers, and why that's a feature, not a flaw
🔹 Where our fingers are genuinely good — and where they quietly aren't
🔹 Why you can't get "fixed on the number," even when we love a good number 🔹 The pregnancy nobody warns you about being harder than postpartum
This one's for the clinicians who want to sharpen how they assess and explain tone — and for anyone who's been handed a label they've been carrying ever since.
Come nerd out with us.
Education, not individualized medical advice — loop in your own pelvic floor PT for what's true for your body.
Time Stamps
0:00 introduction
3:56 quick fire questions
9:43 troubles breastfeeding
18:55 muscle tone explained
21:54 explaining the research
25:35 communicating with patients
33:51 comparing different measurement modalities
45:53 addressing personal biases
49:11 changes in clinical practice
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CONNECT WITH GOSIA:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/starzecproserpio_phd/
Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/mstarzec
Research: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Malgorzata-Starzec-Proserpio?ev=hdr_xprf
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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If you've ever accepted leaking as the toll you pay to keep running, this one's going to reframe it.
Dr. Linda McLean (@mfm_lab) is one of the foremost researchers on the pelvic floor and urinary incontinence — a professor and Chair in Women's Health Research at the University of Ottawa. In this Summer Rewind, we cut through what the science actually shows about why running-induced urinary incontinence happens… and where popular advice for active moms gets it wrong.
We get into pelvic floor morphology, how running may load and change those structures, and what the evidence says about interventions — including pessaries and other intravaginal support devices for runners who leak. Linda also unpacks the difference between evidence-based and evidence-informed, and how to break down the barriers keeping women from exercise.
Leaking when you run is common… but common doesn't have to mean permanent.
Always work with your own pelvic floor PT and maternity provider — this conversation is education, not individual care.
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:58 bio feedback in pelvic PT
6:46 morphology paper
16:41 the roll strength plays
21:15 connecting clinical findings to research
32:10 intra-abdominal pressure
34:50 different causes of urinary incontinence
40:20 supportive devices
44:29 elongation of the pelvic floor
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
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CONNECT WITH LINDA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/mfm_lab/
Website: www.mfmlab.ca
X: @mfmlab
Facebook: @mfmlabuottawa
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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Melanie Cote spent years believing runners were a certain kind of person — thin, disciplined, elite — and she wasn't it. So when a coworker organized a 5K, she showed up to cheer instead of run, too embarrassed to try. A year later, she crossed that same start line. Today she's a half-marathoner who runs as @the.curvy.runner, and her story is for every mom who's ever thought "I'm not a runner."
Carrie and Melanie get into starting couch-to-5K in your late 40s, why consistency beats performance, the gear struggles nobody warns curvy runners about, running through perimenopause, and letting go of the diet-culture rules we grew up with. It's a conversation about giving yourself permission — to take up space, to take the trip, to be the mom you're proud of.
Time Stamps
0:00 introduction
5:08 how our relationship with running has changed
8:43 separating running from weight loss
11:29 becoming more active as kids get older
14:56 being flexible to be consistent
19:55 being creative with winter running
25:32 finding community in running
29:30 deciding to do a Disney half marathon
34:02 running as a curvy woman
43:13 dealing with hormonal changes
48:40 quick hit questions
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/the.curvy.runner/
Website: www.thecurvyrunners.com
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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Bringing this back because the "what exercises should I actually be doing?" question never gets old. Johnson cuts through the noise on rehab and strength work for runners — the movements that move the needle versus the filler. Practical, specific, and easy to act on this week.
Today I speak with Chris Johnson, physical therapist, coach, author, teacher, consultant, and multiple-time Kona qualifier. He is also the creator of The Run Well, an online membership platform and community with a mission to fast-track clinicians, coaches, and trainers, who are looking to specialize in working with runners.
We talk about:
-the love of running
-exercises for runners
-utilizing the power of walking
-slowing down movements to evaluate
-altered movement patterns from injuries
-figuring out what’s heavy enough
-using fundamental movements
-hitting benchmarks before returning to running
-similarities in returning to run after injury and postpartum
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
3:55 mistakes everyday runners make
7:40 providing exercises to runners
13:30 moving past the fear of old injuries
17:34 demystifying injury recovery
20:30 figuring out the right weight
27:40 top exercise recommendations
37:00 differences between working with men and women
44:35 Run Well Program
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
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Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH CHRIS
IG: https://www.instagram.com/chrisjohnsonthept/
Website: https://chrisjohnsonpt.com/
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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Can you run with pelvic organ prolapse? In this solo episode, Dr. Carrie Pagliano takes on one of the most feared pelvic floor diagnoses… and why prolapse doesn't have to mean hanging up your running shoes.
Carrie introduces your "prolapse personality" — because prolapse isn't one experience, it's many. She busts the myths (no, running didn't cause it… no, you don't have to rest until it's "gone"), walks through the three symptom presentations she sees in the clinic, and explains why your anatomy doesn't predict how you feel or what your body can do.
You'll hear how she thinks about graded loading and return-to-run dosing, where pessaries and support devices can fit, what "just breathe" really means for runners, and why a prolapse diagnosis is a starting point — not a stop sign.
For active moms and the providers who support them. Education, not medical advice — always loop in your own pelvic floor PT or provider.
Time Stamps
0:00 introduction
3:33 mythbuster rapid fire
8:06 no on-size-fits-all prolapse
14:25 how symptoms change with activity
18:03 pressure management and breathing
20:54 importance of early activity
25:01 doing too much too soon
27:05 support devices
30:22 returning to run with prolapse
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
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The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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This is the single most-downloaded episode in Active Mom Podcast history… and if you joined in the last two years, you've probably never heard it.
Dr. Alison Grimaldi connects hip strength and stability to the pelvic floor symptoms so many women keep chasing in isolation. If you've been faithfully doing your pelvic floor work without the result you expected, this conversation reframes where you might look next.
Alison is an expert in hip, groin and lumbo-pelvic pain, Principal Physiotherapist at Physiotec, and Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the University of Queensland — with research collaborations that even include the European Space Agency.
We get into: building collaborative care, how the hip and pelvic floor may relate, what "strengthening the pelvic floor" actually involves, stress incontinence, using real-time ultrasound, and why she wants to "ban the clam."
This one's a foundational listen. As always, your own maternity care team and pelvic floor PT are your best guides for your body.
Want a follow up listen? Check out Ep. 210 with Dr. Jenny Lacross and Dr. Laurel Proulx on recent updates in understanding hip & pelvic floor anatomy!
1:00 introduction
5:19 collaborative care
9:30 dead butt syndrome
11:42 certainties of relationship between hip and pelvic floor
19:40 clinical use of real time ultrasound
23:09 biggest misses by physios
29:34 “ban the clam”
38:30 future research
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/dralisongrimaldi/
Website (professional): https://dralisongrimaldi.com/
Website: (public): https://hippainhelp.com/
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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What load actually reaches your pelvis when you run? For years we couldn't really answer that — we just said "wait twelve weeks, then go." Babe, we've come a long way.
Dr. Megan James is back — and this time it's Dr. James. She finished her PhD and brought two new papers that quietly shift how we think about returning to running postpartum.
First: a graded pelvic loading pathway, built by measuring how much load actually reaches the pelvis across walking, hopping, jumping and running. The surprise star? Grounded running — a gliding, no-flight-phase style that showed consistently lower load at the pelvis than slow running at the same pace.
Second: a return-to-run guide co-designed with postpartum runners. Their ask — treat us like mums who run, not athletes who happen to be mums. It's a guide, not a deadline. And if you're not running yet, you are not behind.
We talk about:
-Returning to running after injury versus after pregnancy
-Why the research began with a nulliparous population
-Hypervigilance and fear of movement
-What impact forces actually reach the pelvis during running
-Slow running, grounded running, and perceived impact
-Creating a postpartum return-to-run guide
-Looking at the whole person, not just the pelvic floor
Note: This is education, not a prescription. For a plan built for your body, your birth and your symptoms, see your maternity care team and a pelvic floor PT.
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
6:23 setting up the research
12:28 what they measured through the research
16:45 surprises in the study
21:20 slow running and grounded running
26:42 rate of the perceived impact
32:29 explaining the guide paper
40:23 changing perception with feedback from moms
45:32 the one-size-fits-all trap
52:05 looking at the mom as a whole
54:46 advice to former self
58:12 potential future research
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
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Website: https://carriepagliano.com
Course waitlist: https://course.carriepagliano.com/RSAWL
CONNECT WITH MEGAN:
LinkedIn: @meganljames16
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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Becoming a mom can take your lifelong habits, chew them up, and spit them out. So how do you build new ones when there's no such thing as a typical day in parenthood?
In this Summer Rewind — our season one finale — Dr. Carrie Pagliano sits down with James Clear, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Atomic Habits. Carrie picked up the book thinking it was about business... and realized it was secretly written for every mom trying to find herself again after kids.
They get into systems over willpower, the four laws of behavior change, identity-based habits (casting a vote for the person you want to be), the two-minute rule, and how to set up your space to outsmart yourself. If you've ever set a goal to get back to movement in postpartum or perimenopause, this one was built for you.
Lane note: returning to activity looks different for everybody — loop in your maternity care team and pelvic floor PT as you go.
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
1:35 setting habits for parents
7:20 life as a series of seasons
10:00 comparison on social media
15:22 navigating your identity as a parent
22:20 taking the first step to building the habit
27:25 scaling to build momentum
37:00 mental toughness as flexibility versus rigidity
40:15 James’ experience as a parent
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH JAMES
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesclear/
Website: jamesclear.com
Atomic Habits: atomichabits.com
Newsletter: https://jamesclear.com/3-2-1
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
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Thin evidence. Loud opinions. And a body that still wanted to climb.
That's where professional high-altitude climber Lotta Hintsa found herself when she got pregnant — wanting to stay active and keep doing her job, in an area where the research on altitude and pregnancy barely exists and everyone seemed to have a take on it.
In this episode, Lotta walks me through how she navigated her own risk tolerance: gathering what evidence she could find, weighing it against her body and her experience, and making informed calls instead of fear-based ones. It's an honest look at staying active on your own terms when there's no roadmap handed to you.
We talk about:
-becoming a professional climber
-motherhood as an extreme athlete
-advice based on evidence instead of fear
-losing contracts due to pregnancy
-losing followers after getting pregnant
-having a plan but not expectations
-finding your identity as a mom
🛟 Lane note: altitude and pregnancy is genuinely under-researched, and risk is individual. Decisions like these belong with your maternity care team — Lotta's story is her experience, not a guideline.
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
6:34 thinking about starting a family as an extreme athlete
9:35 deciding where to go to for advice
13:54 concerns with oxygen availability
18:20 reactions of the climbing community and sponsors
27:28 last weeks of pregnancy
32:29 climbing a mountain versus having a baby
36:00 exercise and activity postpartum
43:22 expectations for competing as a new mom
48:59 surprises in motherhood
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
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Course waitlist: https://course.carriepagliano.com/RSAWL
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lottahintsa/
Website: https://youtube.com/@highaltitudexperience?si=WS0EbOlKWiDb1bHx
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The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
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This one's for every mom whose week is built around practices, meets, and the pool-deck waiting game. It's honest, real-talk strategy for squeezing your own training into a life that runs on everyone else's schedule — across postpartum all the way to perimenopause. No interview, just usable tactics, and it's landed with way more than the swim crowd.
Today I speak with my fellow Swim Moms, Laura and JoAnne. And while you may think this episode is just an excuse to talk with my friends outside of swim practice, Laura and JoAnne share so much valuable intel on how to make time for your own workouts when your shuttling kids to their sports practices and meets. Laura, a mom of 2, is a recovering triathlete and a Commander in the Coast Guard. JoAnne, a mom of 3, has always used sports as a way to stay fit, but fell off the wagon after her daughter was born. When her oldest daughter was 8, she found her way back to fitness.
We talk about:
-being active as kids
-becoming a morning person
-different struggles with different age kids
-setting the example for your kids
-different seasons of the year
-done is better than perfect
-making family memories
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
5:59 we we stay fit
9:45 changing fitness after each kid
14:10 shifting to get up early
19:05 shifts with older kids
24:50 adapting to different seasons
30:10 advice to your former self
34:45 looking ahead to the next stage
44:00 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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Gráinne Donnelly is back — and this time she's the editor and primary author of a brand-new Elsevier textbook, Sports Medicine and the Pelvic Floor: Science to Practice. It's the book this field has been waiting for... and the honest truth at its heart is that we don't know everything yet. What we do have is the clearest picture so far of where the science actually stands.
An Advanced Practice Pelvic Health Physiotherapist and doctoral researcher, Gráinne walks us through what the current evidence shows on returning to running, graded loading, and where adjuncts like pelvic compression garments may fit — and what they can't promise. We get into grounded running as a bridge back to impact, the gap between research and real clinical life, and why "we don't actually know yet," said with confidence, beats the false certainty all over social media.
A conversation for the clinicians and the active moms in the same room.
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
5:46 updates on the research
11:40 external support garments
20:24 clinical implications
23:24 Sports Medicine and the Pelvic Floor - Science to Practice book
33:13 planning for what is next
41:50 storytelling as a form of health communication
49:30 reexamining advice you give patients as you learn more
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grainnedonnelly_absolutephysio/
Website: www.absolute.physio
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
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Hildee Weiss didn't run her first full mile until she was 46. And honestly? She was convinced she'd look ridiculous doing it… like Phoebe from Friends, flailing around while everyone stared. (If you're Gen X, you already get it.)
Fast forward 12 years and she's 57, a mom of five, a grandma of five, and she's done 5Ks, half marathons, trail races, two Spartan races… the whole thing. Not to shrink herself. Not to earn her food. Just because she gets to.
We get into all of it: starting from zero in your 40s, finally walking away from the scale she called her "metal monster," lifting heavy after 50, and what it actually took to come back after a hysterectomy when she didn't even recognize herself anymore.
If you've been telling yourself it's too late… I really want you to hear this one. Her book, Embracing My Inner Athlete, is out now.
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
7:10 having 5 children in 8 years
10:05 Gen X weight loss culture
15:29 changing mindset around diet and exercise
19:11 chasing number goals
23:16 difference in generations and how they view exercise
26:15 remembering the first starting line
35:58 redefining success and failure
41:35 coming back from injury and hysterectomy
49:01 it’s never too late to start
51:41 rapid fire questions
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CONNECT WITH HILDE:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momoffive68/
Website: http://sites.google.com/view/Hildee-Weiss-author
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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What happens when the body that carried you through marathons suddenly starts changing the rules on you mid-stride…?
In this episode, I sit down with Whitney Heins — founder of The Mother Runners run community, host of the Mother Runners Podcast, and a lifelong runner who chased an Olympic Qualifying marathon time through years of frustrating injuries before becoming a certified running coach herself. Whitney knows the gap between what training is supposed to look like and what running through motherhood and perimenopause actually feels like… and she's here to talk about all of it.
We get into the realities of masters running: how shifting hormones change training, recovery, and injury risk as you move through perimenopause, why pelvic health belongs squarely in this conversation, and what it takes to stop rushing the comeback and start recovering smart. Whitney opens up about the mental side of injury — the pressure to bounce back fast, the identity tangled up in our race times — and how learning to reset goals instead of abandoning them can change your entire trajectory as an athlete. Plus, how raising active kids reshaped the way she thinks about her own running, and why staying open to doing things differently might be the most athletic move of all.
Whether you're a runner navigating perimenopause, a mom training around real life, or a clinician supporting active women through these transitions — this conversation is for you.
In this episode:
- Masters running and what really changes after 40
- Perimenopause, hormones & pelvic health for runners
- The mental load of injury recovery & the pressure to "bounce back"
- Resetting goals and expectations when your body shifts the rules
- Raising active kids — and what they teach us about our own training
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
6:39 speaking “teenage boy”
10:04 training your daughter
14:30 navigating years of injury
17:55 deciding to find a new coach
23:55 talking more about perimenopause and menopause
29:45 hormone therapy in perimenopause and menopause
33:23 having guests on podcasts
39:43 being open to trying something different
43:50 rapid fire questions
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CONNECT WITH WHITNEY:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themotherrunners/
Website: www.themotherrunners.com
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
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Your bones started changing before you noticed. Most women don't find out until something breaks.
Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein — orthopedic surgeon at Duke and co-author of The Complete Bone and Joint Health Plan — is here to change that. We dig into what perimenopause and menopause actually do to your bones, joints, and shoulders, why osteoporosis risk flies under the radar for active women, and what the research on frozen shoulder and hormone therapy is finally telling us.
If you've felt "off" in your body in your 40s and couldn't explain it… this is the episode.
We cover:
- Bone density loss in perimenopause & menopause
- Frozen shoulder, hormones & why women are disproportionately affected
- Osteoporosis risk factors most providers miss
- Low energy availability & your musculoskeletal system
- Sleep, nutrition & exercise for long-term bone health
- What rehab after hip surgery actually looks like
Not medical advice. Always consult your own provider.
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
6:12 starting the perimenopause journey
12:12 why do we wait until 65 for DEXA scan?
18:23 the importance of HRT
23:20 how exercise intervention helps
27:33 inflammation and joint pain
37:04 putting together all of the symptoms
41:45 changing reception of HRT
43:40 advice to former self
53:20 practical advice with nuance
57:32 worst health traits
62:41 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
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Course waitlist: https://course.carriepagliano.com/RSAWL
CONNECT WITH JOCELYN:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jocelyn_wittstein_md/
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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She's run ultras. She's survived pregnancy nausea. She's raced with a baby at home. And she has opinions about all of it.
In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Erin Kennedy Dalisay — ortho & sports PT, run coach, marathoner, ultramarathoner, and founder of RunWell Clinic — and we are getting into ALL of it. The stuff nobody talks about. The stuff every running mom is thinking but hasn't heard addressed from someone who actually lives it and has the clinical expertise to back it up.
We talk about the myths that are still floating around out there about running through pregnancy and coming back postpartum, what it's actually like to deal with nausea when you're used to pushing your body hard, and the question everyone wants to know the answer to… is childbirth harder than an ultra?
We also get into what it really means to have an orthopedic lens on postpartum recovery — why coming back as an injured runner and coming back as a postpartum runner have more in common than you'd think — plus the honest, unglamorous logistics of racing when you're also a parent.
If you've ever tried to figure out how to hold on to your identity as a runner while also holding a baby… this one is for you.
In this episode we cover:
- The biggest myths about running in pregnancy and postpartum — debunked
- Nausea during pregnancy: what helped, what didn't, and how to keep moving
- Is childbirth harder than an ultra? She's done both and she's not holding back
- Comparing pre- and postpartum performance — and how to actually think about it
- What an orthopedic perspective adds to postpartum return to running
- The real logistics of racing and parenting — scheduling, childcare, guilt, all of it
📌 Since this interview was recorded, Erin has announced she's expecting baby #2 — and she's sharing the whole journey on Instagram
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
4:19 running her first marathon at 16
6:45 navigating running and pregnancy
14:04 returning to running postpartum
18:06 surprises with birth and postpartum
21:33 deciding to run an ultra
28:58 a new understanding of running postpartum
35:00 training postpartum
41:45 comparing ultras and childbirth
47:57 recovering from the ultra
50:20 balancing everything
54:07 rapid fire questions
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runwellclinic/
Website: runwellclinic.com
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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She was mid-serve at a volleyball match in Cyprus when the device fell out completely. It landed in her underwear. There was a crowd. She ran off the court, grabbed it, and ran back on—so fast her coach didn't even process what happened.
That's Aimee Oliver's life as a high-impact athlete with stress urinary incontinence. And after 10 years of trial and error, devices, physio, compression shorts, counting how far she'd have to run to find a toilet before a Hyrox race—she finally reached her breaking point on a long run and said: enough.
In this episode, Aimee opens up about the full arc of her journey—from the third-to-fourth degree tear after her first birth, to navigating leakage while representing Northern Ireland in volleyball, to qualifying for the Hyrox World Championships in Sweden and scheduling surgery for the Tuesday after she flies home. It's one of the most honest, specific, and relatable pelvic floor conversations we've had on this podcast.
This isn't a story about giving up. It's about a woman who promised herself she would try everything—and what happens when you actually follow through on that promise.
In this episode:
- What stress incontinence actually feels like during high-impact sport and competition
- The devices Aimee tried—what helped, what didn't, and one very memorable moment in Cyprus
- Why she dehydrated herself for years during national training camps (and what she knows now)
- Is pelvic floor PT always enough? A real, honest answer
- The emotional weight of feeling broken in your own body as an athlete
- Choosing surgery: how she got there, how she picked her surgeon, and what urodynamics testing actually involves
- Competing in Hyrox Worlds—and scheduling surgery for two days after she lands home
- The genetic component: her mum, her daughter, and a pattern that can't be coincidence
- Recovery realities: 3 months out of her training world and what she's doing with her head
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
4:42 speaking about her pelvic floor issues
11:10 emotional struggles of feeling restricted
15:43 investigating the cause of her symptoms
23:50 overcoming the DIY hurdle
27:35 deciding to have surgery and the experience
39:04 doing all of the things
42:23 life post-surgery
50:00 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
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Course waitlist: https://course.carriepagliano.com/RSAWL
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodyfitmums/
Website: www.bodyfitmums.co.uk
This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or create a provider-patient relationship. Always consult your own healthcare provider before making changes to your care.
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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After interviewing 10 pelvic floor support device companies—6 internal, 4 external—Dr. Carrie Pagliano sits down with researcher and pelvic health physiotherapist and researcher Dr. Christina Prevett to do what she couldn't do alone: process it all.
This is the debrief episode for the Inside Pelvic Floor Support: Devices, Fit & What You Should Know mini-series—and it's where the real clinical conversation happens.
Together they unpack what the marketing language actually means, how FDA clearance changes what a company can and can't say, why "neuromuscular facilitation" made Carrie twitch, and what both clinicians and consumers should actually be asking when considering a pelvic floor support device.
They also tackle some of the bigger picture questions that came up across the series: When do you use a device alongside PT instead of waiting? What's the difference between a normal anatomical change and a symptomatic one? What does "failing PT" actually mean—and is it even the right framing? Who is a good candidate for internal versus external support? And how do access, cost, and geography affect all of it?
This episode is for the clinician trying to make sense of an increasingly crowded market—and for the person with symptoms who just wants to know what might actually help.
In this episode:
- Predispositions for pelvic floor dysfunction and non-modifiable anatomy
- Using devices and PT in tandem, not in sequence
- Normal pelvic changes versus symptomatic changes
- FDA-cleared vs. wellness device language—and why it matters
- Internal versus external device profiles and patient fit
- Industry-funded research: the double-edged sword
- Access, cost, and the case for over-the-counter options
- Getting client buy-in when suggesting a device
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
3:15 PTs fitting pessaries and other devices
9:21 prolapse management involving anatomy and symptoms
14:44 physical comfort with pessaries
17:58 cutting through the marketing
20:45 FDA approval versus “wellness”
26:10 studies versus real world use
30:01 reality of external devices
39:44 big takeaways from the series
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This episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or create a provider-patient relationship.
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In this episode of the Active Mom Podcast mini-series
Inside Pelvic Floor Support: Devices, Fit & What You Should Know, we’re speaking with:
Lauren Barker, CEO & Co-founder of Uresta—a company developing a self-managed internal support device for stress urinary incontinence.
Uresta was designed to provide a more accessible alternative to traditional pessaries by allowing users to size, insert, and manage the device independently.
We cover:
• how Uresta works mechanically (intravaginal bladder support)
• who it may be a good fit for (and who it’s not)
• how sizing and fitting works without a clinician
• how to use it correctly and common mistakes
• how it compares to traditional pessaries
• where it fits alongside pelvic floor rehab and return to activity
Time Stamps:
1:00 introduction
2:34 how Uresta started
6:37 how to use Uresta
10:46 who this is for
12:52 explaining the studies
16:38 real world use
21:23 common misconceptions
22:18 rapid fire questions
Uresta is a reusable device designed for daily or situational use and is available direct-to-consumer without a prescription on their website.
💲 Starter Kit: ~$179 USD
💲 Replacement Size: ~$129 USD
Discount Code: https://uresta.com/ACTIVEMOM (10% off)
Website: https://uresta.com
⚠️ Disclaimer:This content is for education only and does not replace individualized medical care. Pelvic floor symptoms are complex and highly individual—always consult your own provider before making changes.
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
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In this episode of the Active Mom Podcast mini-series
Inside Pelvic Floor Support: Devices, Fit & What You Should Know, we’re speaking with:
Ariana Sopher, COO at Reia—a company developing a modern pessary for pelvic organ prolapse.
Reia was designed to improve on traditional pessary models by allowing for easier insertion and removal through a collapsible shape and applicator system, making self-management more accessible.
We cover:
• how Reia works mechanically (collapsible pessary + applicator system)
• how it compares to traditional pessaries
• who it may be a good fit for (and who it’s not)
• how sizing and fitting works
• how patients access it (prescription-only model)
• where it fits alongside pelvic floor rehab and return to activity
Time Stamps:
1:00 introduction
5:27 how Reia works
10:04 who is this for?
15:48 real world use
21:55 common misconceptions
25:27 rapid fire questions
Reia is a prescription-only device available in the U.S. and New Zealand and must be ordered through a qualified healthcare provider.
💲: Approximately $200 (pessary + applicator)
Website:https://reiahealth.com
Contact: hello@reiahealth.com
⚠️ Disclaimer:This content is for education only and does not replace individualized medical care. Pelvic floor symptoms are complex and highly individual—always consult your own provider before making changes.
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In this episode of the Active Mom Podcast mini-series Inside Pelvic Floor Support: Devices, Fit & What You Should Know, we’re speaking with:
Steve Bollinger, Founder @Revive—an internal pelvic floor support device company based out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Revive was developed to address stress urinary incontinence and light bladder leakage by providing internal urethral support using a tampon-like applicator system.
We cover:
• how Revive works mechanically (intravaginal urethral support)
• who it may be a good fit for (and who it’s not)
• how to use it correctly and common mistakes
• how it compares to traditional pessaries
• where it fits alongside pelvic floor rehab and return to activity
Time Stamps:
1:00 introduction
2:52 how Revive started
5:08 how Revive works
9:01 who is this for?
14:34 real world use
19:18 common misconceptions
23:44 rapid fire questions
Revive is a reusable device designed for daily or situational use and does not require sizing or clinician fitting, making it more accessible for many users.
Their products are currently available in the U.S. via their website, Amazon, and Walmart.
💲 ~$40–$60 per device (reusable; multi-pack options available)
Discount Code: DOC10 (10% off any purchase)
Website:https://userevive.com
⚠️ Disclaimer:This content is for education only and does not replace individualized medical care. Pelvic floor symptoms are complex and highly individual—always consult your own provider before making changes.
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In this episode of the Active Mom Podcast mini-series
Inside Pelvic Floor Support: Devices, Fit & What You Should Know, we’re speaking with:
Goli Ameri, PhD (Head of Research) and Cara McDougall, MPT (Clinical Specialist, Founder of Toronto Pessary Clinic) from COSM Medical.
COSM was founded by Derek Sham, BEng, MBA, whose background in developing widely used urodynamics systems helped shape a more personalized approach to pelvic health technology.
COSM Gynethotics are custom-designed intravaginal devices created using 3D printing technology to match an individual’s anatomy and symptom presentation.
We cover:
• how COSM Gynethotics work (internal structural support for prolapse + incontinence)
• how they differ from traditional pessaries (personalization vs standard sizing)
• who they may be a good fit for (including those who haven’t found success with standard devices)
• how the fitting process works (clinical exam + collaborative design)
• what to expect (manufacturing time, trial period, real-world use)
• where they fit alongside pelvic floor rehab and return to activity
Time stamps:
1:00 introduction
3:41 how COSM started
7:43 how COSM works
12:06 who it’s for
15:59 dealing with avulsions
17:20 real world use
24:09 common misconceptions
27:19 rapid fire questions
These devices are not available over the counter and must be accessed through trained healthcare providers in Canada and the United States, including professionals already fitting pessaries (such as pelvic health physical therapists).
💲 ~$500 CAD per device
Website:https://cosm.care
⚠️ Disclaimer:This content is for education only and does not replace individualized medical care. Pelvic floor symptoms are complex and highly individual—always consult your own provider before making changes.
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In this episode of the Active Mom Podcast mini-series
Inside Pelvic Floor Support: Devices, Fit & What You Should Know, we’re speaking with:
Melody Roberts, CEO & Co-founder of Liv Labs—a company developing a pelvic floor fitness device designed to support active women.
Pippa is an internal resistance-based device that works by creating load within the vaginal canal to stimulate neuromuscular activation of the pelvic floor during movement.
We cover:
• how Pippa works mechanically (internal resistance vs passive support)
• who it may be a good fit for (active women, runners, fitness-focused users)
• who it’s not designed for (e.g. prolapse support)
• how to use it correctly (applicator-based insertion)
• common misconceptions about strengthening and performance
• where it fits alongside pelvic floor rehab and return to activity
Time Stamps:
1:00 introduction
2:30 how Pippa got started
5:59 how Pippa works
8:55 who is this for?
12:34 research and development
15:24 real world use
19:30 common misconceptions
24:26 quick fire questions
Pippa is available direct-to-consumer in the U.S. and is designed for reusable, independent use.
💲 Starter Kit: $99
💲 Fit Kit: $149
Discount Code: ACTIVE-MOMS-FOR-THE-WIN (10% off + free shipping)
Website:https://livlabsfitness.com
⚠️ Disclaimer:This content is for education only and does not replace individualized medical care. Pelvic floor symptoms are complex and highly individual—always consult your own provider before making changes.
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In this episode of the Active Mom Podcast mini-series
Inside Pelvic Floor Support: Devices, Fit & What You Should Know, we’re speaking with:
Sandra Whittle, pelvic health physiotherapist and inventor of SomaFlex—a device designed to provide a softer, more flexible approach to internal pelvic support.
SomaFlex was developed to offer an alternative to more rigid internal devices by using a multi-directional, shape-shifting design that blends with the body’s tissues.
We cover:
• how SomaFlex works mechanically (flexible intravaginal support)
• how it differs from traditional pessaries
• who it may be a good fit for (and who it’s not)
• how sizing and fitting works
• how to use it correctly and common mistakes
• where it fits alongside pelvic floor rehab and return to activity
Time Stamps:
1:00 introduction
2:45 how SOMA started
8:48 who this is for
10:34 real life application
16:07 common misunderstandings
20:36 dealing with birth injuries
22:51 quick fire questions
SomaFlex is available as a starter kit and single units, designed for independent use and flexible wear depending on activity level.
💲 Starter Kit: ~£80
💲 Single Unit: ~£60
Discount Code: CP10 (10% off purchase)
Website:https://somalives.com
⚠️ Disclaimer:This content is for education only and does not replace individualized medical care. Pelvic floor symptoms are complex and highly individual—always consult your own provider before making changes.
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In this episode of the Active Mom Podcast mini-series
Inside Pelvic Floor Support: Devices, Fit & What You Should Know, we’re speaking with:
Lauren Fleming, Founder @HEM Support Wear—an external pelvic floor support device company based out of Central Texas (just outside Austin).
HEM Support Wear is a woman-founded pelvic health company redefining what support looks and feels like. After developing pelvic organ prolapse following the birth of her first child, Lauren couldn’t find a discreet, comfortable option that actually helped—so she created one.
We cover:
• how the device works mechanically
• who it may be a good fit for (and who it’s not)
• how to use and fit it in real life
• where it fits alongside pelvic floor rehab and return to activity
Time Stamps:
1:00 Introduction
2:30 the founding of HEM
4:21 how HEM works
6:30 who this is for
9:31 real world use
12:332 common misconceptions
15:37 rapid fire questions
HEM’s patented support garment uses an internal support panel to gently lift and support the pelvic floor—designed to integrate into daily life rather than feel like a brace or medical device.
Their devices are currently available online via their website, with shipping across the U.S. and internationally (Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Canada).
💲 ~$70–$130 (varies by product type and bundle)
💻 DISCOUNT CODE: $15 off with code ACTIVEMOM15🔗https://hemsupportwear.com
⚠️ Disclaimer:This content is for education only and does not replace individualized medical care. Pelvic floor symptoms are complex and highly individual—always consult your own provider before making changes.
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This show has been a long time in the making!
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In this episode of the Active Mom Podcast mini-series
Inside Pelvic Floor Support: Devices, Fit & What You Should Know, we’re speaking with:
Jeanice Mitchell, Inventor @myPelvicBra—an external pelvic floor support device company based out of Central Texas (Killeen).
As a pelvic floor physical therapist with prolapse herself, she set out to create a device that offered supportive, discreet, external lift—something she couldn’t find in existing pelvic health products.
We cover:
• how the device works mechanically
• who it may be a good fit for (and who it’s not)
• how to use and fit it in real life
• where it fits alongside pelvic floor rehab and return to activity
Time Stamps:
1:00 introduction
3:15 how My Pelvic Bra was founded
7:00 how it works
12:31 who is this for
16:17 real world use
20:55 common misconceptions
25:19 rapid fire questions
Their devices are currently available online via their website and Amazon, with global shipping (where DHL ships).
💲 ~$49-$79 USD (depending on style and configuration)
Discount Code: Active25 (25% off your first product)
Website:https://mypelvicbra.shop
⚠️ Disclaimer:This content is for education only and does not replace individualized medical care. Pelvic floor symptoms are complex and highly individual—always consult your own provider before making changes.
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This show has been a long time in the making!
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In this episode of the Active Mom Podcast mini-series
Inside Pelvic Floor Support: Devices, Fit & What You Should Know, we’re speaking with:
Sinead O’Donovan, Founder SRCHealth—an external pelvic floor support garment company based out of Port Melbourne, Australia.
After experiencing significant pelvic girdle pain and postpartum recovery challenges, Sinead set out to create a garment that could provide functional, comfortable support for women navigating pregnancy and recovery.
We cover:
• how SRC garments work mechanically (panel-based compression)
• the role of perineal support in symptom management
• who it may be a good fit for (and who it’s not)
• how to properly measure and fit the garment
• where it fits alongside pelvic floor rehab and return to activity
Time Stamps:
1:00 introduction
3:30 founding SRC
6:49 explaining different support garments
12:05 who these are for
15:45 testing and research
17:46 real-world use
23:19 answering common concerns
SRC garments are designed to provide gentle, sustained compression—not high-pressure “shapewear”—to support muscle activation, symptom reduction, and recovery across pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.
Their products are available worldwide via their website and through clinicians trained in fitting and prescription.
💲 ~$180–$220 (AUD) ≈ $115–$145 USD (depending on exchange rate)
Discount Code: https://srchealth.com/?ref=ACTIVEMOM10 (10% off any purchase)
Website:https://srchealth.com
⚠️ Disclaimer:This content is for education only and does not replace individualized medical care. Pelvic floor symptoms are complex and highly individual—always consult your own provider before making changes.
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This show has been a long time in the making!
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In this episode of the Active Mom Podcast mini-series
Inside Pelvic Floor Support: Devices, Fit & What You Should Know, we’re speaking with:
Rosie Dumbrell, physiotherapist and founder of Everform Therapywear—a company developing compression garments designed specifically for pelvic floor support.
Everform uses a targeted compression system (Femcore™ technology) to provide more support to the pelvic floor and lower abdomen—aiming to improve symptoms like leakage, heaviness, and pelvic girdle pain.
We cover:
• how Everform works mechanically (pelvic floor-first compression + lift effect)
• how it differs from traditional shapewear or compression
• who it may be a good fit for (pregnancy, postpartum, active women, perimenopause)
• how to properly fit and wear the garments
• common mistakes and troubleshooting
• where it fits alongside pelvic floor rehab and return to activity
Time Stamps:
1:00 Introduction
2:47 how Everform started
6:20 how it works
10:27 who it’s for
15:53 how to get it
19:59 research involved in design
23:37 quick fire questions
Everform garments are designed for daily wear and activity, with options ranging from underwear to full compression leggings.
Their products are available globally via their website and through clinician-supported fitting.
💲 ~$99–$159 AUD (~$65–$105 USD)
Discount Code: ACTIVEMOM15 ($15 off your purchase)
Website: https://everformwear.com.au
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This content is for education only and does not replace individualized medical care. Pelvic floor symptoms are complex and highly individual—always consult your own provider before making changes.
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You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
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In Part 2 of this conversation, I’m joined again by Melissa Davidson, specialist pelvic health physiotherapist, clinical educator, and PhD, to go deeper into the clinical realities of pelvic organ prolapse, levator ani avulsions, and pessary use.
This episode moves beyond definitions and into what actually matters in practice: clinical decision-making, patient education, and navigating an evolving pelvic health landscape where access is expanding—but not always with the training to support it.
We talk about how to explain complex diagnoses in a way patients can actually understand, why accurate assessment matters, and how clinicians can balance symptom management with long-term capacity building.
We also unpack the growing conversation around pessaries—including types, fitting considerations, complications, and the rise of over-the-counter options—and what that means for both patients and providers.
This is a nuanced conversation about where pelvic health care is right now… and where it still needs to go.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Different types of pessaries and how they’re used
- What levator avulsions are (and why they matter)
- Clinical decision-making in prolapse care
- Potential complications and limitations of pessary use
- The importance of provider training and ongoing education
- What “high tone” actually means (and why it’s often misunderstood)
- The role of mental health and psychological support in pelvic floor conditions
Time Stamps
1:00 avulsions explained
7:05 proper diagnoses of pelvic floor issues
14:00 over-the-counter pessaries
20:55 cutting through the marketing
29:33 expanding access while preserving quality care
33:33 what we don’t know
40:26 how the research changes clinical practice
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In this episode, I sit down with Melissa Davidson, specialist physiotherapist in pelvic health, clinical educator, and PhD, to break down some of the most misunderstood topics in pelvic health. From prolapse to levator avulsions to the role of pessaries, this conversation focuses on what’s actually happening in the body and how we can move away from fear-based messaging toward informed, empowering care.
We discuss the reality of anatomical changes, what “normal” really means, and why modification is often more helpful than restriction. Melissa shares clinical insight on assessing and managing prolapse, understanding tissue changes, and helping women feel more confident in their bodies across different life stages, including menopause.
We talk about:
-Modification over restriction
-The role and use of pessaries
-Normal anatomical changes
-The importance of proper measurements
-Tearing and levator avulsions
-HRT considerations in menopause
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
6:58 the reality of prolapse
17:04 the anatomy of a prolapse
21:53 understanding what “normal” means
27:45 empowering women before birth
31:15 tearing and avulsions
38:18 the perineum
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The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
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What if improving postpartum care in the U.S. didn’t cost anything—but still hasn’t happened?
In this episode, I sit down with pelvic floor physical therapist and advocate Gail Zitterkopf, PT, DPT to break down the Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act (H.R. 4074)—and why it matters more than most people realize.
We get into what this bill actually does, how systems like Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP shape access to care, and why pelvic floor therapy is still missing from standard pregnancy and postpartum support. The surprising part? This bill has been scored at zero cost—and still hasn’t passed.
This conversation is about more than policy—it’s about access, awareness, and what it will take to move women’s health forward.
In this episode, we cover:
- What the Postpartum Care Bill (H.R. 4074) actually means
- The role of Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP in postpartum care
- Why gaps in care still exist—and what needs to change
- How to contact your representatives and support the bill
- Why your story matters in advocacy
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:30 origins of the bill
8:15 explaining the bill
11:50 actions you can take
19:00 increasing awareness
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aptapelvic/
Resource links:
- Bill As Entered into Federal Register: H.R.4074 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2025 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
- Academy Letter Template and Resources: https://www.aptapelvichealth.org/hr4074
Contact your legislators
- House: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative
- Senate: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm
- APTA advocacy resources
- Website: https://www.apta.org/advocacy
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The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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What does pregnancy and postpartum really look like for female athletes—especially at the elite level?
And more importantly… are we still treating it like a problem to manage instead of a phase to train through?
In this episode of the Active Mom Podcast, I sit down with Emma Brockwell, pelvic health physiotherapist working at the highest levels of women’s sport—including Women’s Super League football, FIFA, and the Netball Super League.
Emma has been at the forefront of shifting the conversation around pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and return to sport—not just in clinical settings, but on the field with professional athletes.
She’s also:
- Co-founder of The Athletic Female
- Co-author of the 2019 UK Postpartum Return to Running Guideline
- Author of Why Did No One Tell Me?
This conversation goes beyond rehab timelines and checklists.
We get into the evolution of care—from fear-based, overly cautious approaches to a more modern, performance-informed model that respects both physiology and athletic identity.
We talk about:
- The old model vs the new model of pregnancy & postpartum care in athletes
- What’s actually happening with female pro athletes during pregnancy and postpartum
- Why fear-based messaging is still showing up—and how to move beyond it
- How to maintain play and training during pregnancy (not just “stay active”)
- Navigating hyperemesis and exercise
- Why avoiding deconditioning matters more than we think
- The ongoing debate around relaxin and injury risk
- What clinicians and coaches often miss when supporting postpartum athletes
Research We Discuss:
- “Kicking Off Motherhood: Considering Return to Play Postpartum in the Footballer”
Sports Medicine, August 25, 2025 - “Pregnant Pitches: Navigating Football Before and During Pregnancy”
Sports Medicine, August 25, 2025 - “Stepping into Play: a FIFA decision aid for football participation after childbirth”
British Journal of Sports Medicine, March 2026
These papers are helping reshape how we think about return to play—not as a fixed timeline, but as a decision-making process grounded in context, capacity, and the individual athlete.
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If this episode changed how you think about pregnancy, postpartum, or return to sport—share it with a coach, clinician, or athlete who needs to hear it.
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
8:25 the rise of the professional female athlete
15:29 investigations risks of contact
20:40 making individual decisions
27:43 taking the comparison out of pregnancy
35:13 breastfeeding and injuries
43:40 the importance of sleep
47:30 RED-s and low energy availability
57:17 rapid fire questions
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The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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What does it actually look like to keep running when life shifts in a big way — like pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and becoming a parent?
In this episode of the Active Mom Podcast, I’m joined by Laura Norris — certified running coach, science writer, and co-host of the Tread Lightly Podcast. Laura has coached more than 500 runners, from brand-new runners to podium finishers, and is known for bringing a thoughtful, evidence-informed approach to training. You may also recognize her work from Runner’s World, NPR Life Kit, Outside, GQ, Self, and Shape, or from her long-running website and Substack.
But this conversation isn’t just about coaching theory.
Laura shares what it was like to move through pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and the transition into motherhood while continuing to run, coach athletes, and rethink what training and performance look like in a new season of life.
We talk about the messy middle — the recalibration that happens when your body, priorities, sleep, and identity are all shifting at once.
This is a thoughtful, honest conversation about running, motherhood, mental health, and the evolving relationship many women have with sport over time.
We talk about:
- Running through pregnancy and postpartum
- Learning to listen to your body when expectations and reality don’t match
- The identity shift that can come with transitioning into motherhood
- Recognizing and talking openly about postpartum depression
- Getting your kids outside and building a family culture around movement
- How Laura’s coaching philosophy has evolved after becoming a mom
If you’re navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or the early years of motherhood while trying to stay connected to running, this conversation will likely feel very familiar.
And if you coach runners? Laura shares some great perspective on how lived experience changes the way we guide others.
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
2:18 distilling studies in a concise way
5:09 navigating running and motherhood
12:33 having a breech baby
16:17 recovering from a c-section
22:28 handling different stages of childhood
29:15 finding yourself in motherhood
34:20 being a running coach
38:43 collaborations on the podcast
43:50 exposure and normalization
48:03 rapid fir questions
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Website: https://lauranorrisrunning.substack.com/
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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The Active Mom Podcast just crossed 100,000 downloads and 200+ episodes, which honestly feels a little surreal. So for this one, I did something a little different…
In this solo episode, I reflect on how the podcast started back when it was the Active Mom Postpartum Podcast, how it evolved into conversations about pregnancy, postpartum, pelvic floor health, return to running, perimenopause, and menopause, and some of the guests and moments that shaped the show along the way.
I talk about the interviews that challenged my thinking the most, the hardest episodes to record, and how talking with researchers, clinicians, athletes, and everyday moms has changed the way I practice as a pelvic floor physical therapist.
This podcast has always been about one thing: making women’s health research, pelvic floor information, women's stories and real conversations about movement and performance more accessible.
In this episode I talk about:
• Why I started the Active Mom Podcast
• What it means to reach 100,000 downloads in a very niche space
• How the show evolved from postpartum conversations to women’s health across the lifespan
• Some of the guests and research conversations that shaped my thinking
• The episodes that were the hardest to record
• Misunderstandings that still exist around pelvic floor function and exercise
• What I hope the next chapter of the podcast creates
If you've been listening for a while, I'd love to hear your favorite episode or guest — send me a message and let me know.
If this podcast has helped you feel more informed, less alone, or more confident navigating symptoms like leakage, prolapse, pain, or return to running, I’d love for you to share it with a friend or leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐review.
Thanks for being here and for helping make 200 episodes possible.
Topics discussed:
pelvic floor health, postpartum recovery, return to running, women’s health, pregnancy exercise, perimenopause, menopause, prolapse, leakage, research in women’s health
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
2:57 quick fire questions
7:20 why I started the podcast
11:31 how the show has evolved
15:39 shifts in clinical practice
19:44 new things we’ve learned
22:17 difficult episodes to record
27:14 looking back at the start
30:55 most overused phrases in women’s health
36:27 changing your mind over time
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
If you’re looking for deeper support — whether you’re postpartum, navigating perimenopause, or trying to run and lift without symptoms — reach out.
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The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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Menopause care is changing — but not fast enough.
In this episode of the Active Mom Podcast, I sit down with Ingrid Harm-Ernandes, PT — a physical therapist with more than 40 years of experience in women’s health, known as “The Pelvic Detective” on YouTube and author of The Musculoskeletal Mystery: How to Solve Your Pelvic Floor Symptoms. Ingrid has spent decades pushing for earlier access to pelvic health care, better clinical reasoning, and more respect for the complexity of women’s bodies across the lifespan.
This conversation isn’t about trendy soundbites. It’s about what’s actually shifting in menopause and perimenopause care — and what still needs to change.
We talk honestly about why individualized pelvic floor treatment matters more than ever, how exercise plays a critical role in perimenopause and menopause, and why we need to stop oversimplifying women’s health into one-size-fits-all solutions. Ingrid shares perspective from four decades in practice — what’s improved, what hasn’t, and what we can learn from previous generations of women who were told their symptoms were “just part of aging.”
We also unpack the role of social media in pelvic health education — the good, the bad, and the nuance — and how emerging research in women’s health is shaping more comprehensive, lifespan-based care.
If you care about pelvic floor dysfunction, menopause symptoms, individualized rehab, strength training in midlife, or long-term musculoskeletal health for active women — this conversation is for you.
We discuss:
- Advocacy for better women’s health care and earlier access to pelvic PT
- The evolution of menopause and perimenopause treatment
- Why individualized pelvic floor care is essential
- Exercise, strength, and musculoskeletal health in midlife
- Coordinating the pelvic floor with the whole system
- Emerging research shaping women’s health
- What we can learn from previous generations
- Supporting women across the full lifespan
Menopause isn’t an endpoint. It’s a transition. And women deserve care that reflects that.
If this episode resonates, share it with a friend who needs better answers.
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
7:28 the rise in awareness around menopause and perimenopause
12:25 the role of PTs in menopause care
16:30 exercise in perimenopause
21:20 how advice has changed
28:40 bridging the gap between postpartum and perimenopause
32:10 including strength training and plyometrics
39:25 opportunities for increasing awareness
46:25 rapid fire questions
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The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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What are we getting right — and wrong — about the hip–pelvic floor connection?
In this episode of the Active Mom Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Jenny LaCross, PhD, ATC, PT and Dr. Laurel Proulx, PT, DPT to unpack the evolving conversation around pelvic floor dysfunction, hip mechanics, stress urinary incontinence, and clinical reasoning in women’s health physical therapy.
Jenny is a certified athletic trainer and board-certified women’s health physical therapist with extensive experience treating pelvic health, hip, and low back conditions. Laurel focuses on modernizing pelvic health through research and education while bridging the gap between rehab and fitness. Together, they challenge oversimplified narratives around “weak vs. tight” pelvic floors and advocate for a more nuanced, individualized, impairment-based framework.
We dive into how myths continue to shape patient care, why clinicians may be focusing on the wrong impairments, and what the research actually supports when it comes to pelvic floor strength, high tone, levator ani considerations, urethral support, and morphologic variability.
If you’re a pelvic floor PT, orthopedic clinician, strength coach, or rehab professional working with active women navigating leakage, pelvic pain, prolapse, or hip–pelvic floor crossover symptoms, this episode offers practical insight into assessment, communication, and evidence-informed decision-making.
In this episode, we talk about:
- The relationship between the hip and pelvic floor — what we know and what remains unclear
- Debunking common pelvic floor myths that influence treatment plans
- Why clinicians may be focusing on the wrong impairments in patient care
- The levator ani’s role in stress urinary incontinence
- Pelvic floor strength — and why strength alone doesn’t tell the whole story
- High tone pelvic floor presentations and how to interpret findings
- Urethral failure and the potential role of genetics
- Common morphologic variations and how anatomy impacts function
- The big clinical takeaways for improving pelvic health assessment and treatment
This is a thoughtful, research-informed conversation designed to help you move beyond black-and-white thinking and deliver smarter, individualized pelvic floor care.
If you’re committed to advancing women’s health physical therapy and refining your clinical reasoning in pelvic rehab, this one’s for you.
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
7:15 debunking common pelvic floor myths
15:23 focusing on the wrong things with patient care
18:15 the levator ani and incontinence
23:27 pelvic floor strength
27:05 pelvic floor high tone
35:35 common morphologic variations
45:36 the big take home advice
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The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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What starts as a quick run to get out of the house… can end up changing your entire life.
In this episode of the Active Mom Podcast, I sit down with running creator Erica Kennedy aka @inmyrunningerica to talk about how running helped her survive an abusive marriage — and slowly rebuild her confidence, independence, and sense of self one mile at a time.
Now she’s the voice behind the hilarious IG posts that we runners can’t stop sharing — from what to wear in Bald Headed Scallywags winter-storm running weather to her spot-on anatomy jokes and injury stories that make every runner say, “wait… that’s literally me.”
But behind the humor is real Life.
We talk about:
🔷 finding time to run while raising three kids in completely different life stages
🔷 navigating running injuries without losing your sanity
🔷finding the right running shoe (& then losing it)
🔷 the reality (and challenges) of home gym life
🔷 what it actually means to be a “running influencer” (and whether your neighbors even know)
🔷 the wild story of how she almost got scammed by “Asics.”
Plus: a run-stalking murder mystery that proves runner stories are never boring, with both of us unanimously deciding that mutual friend @lauramcgreen will singlehandedly lead the investigation and the GoFundMe. (You're going to have to listen to get this one! It's worth it!)
Because running isn’t just pace and mileage.
Sometimes it’s survival. Sometimes it’s therapy. Sometimes it’s the only 30 minutes that’s yours. And sometimes it's a great time to share a laugh.
If you’ve ever needed a run to keep your sanity — you’ll feel very seen in this one.
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
4:30 creating funny skits
10:22 finding the right time to run
17:05 struggling with injury
21:32 sponsorships and scams
27:41 home gyms and strength training
34:42 mom life and kid personalities
41:39 what her parents think
47:09 rapid fire question
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The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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What happens when pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and military fitness standards collide?
Because “light duty” doesn’t exactly exist when you’re a soldier… or a mom.
In this episode of the Active Mom Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Megan Jones, a civilian physical therapist who has spent nearly her entire career embedded inside the military system, helping pregnant and postpartum service members stay strong, capable, and mission-ready.
She works at the intersection of tactical athletes, pelvic health, strength training, and postpartum performance — supporting women who are expected to carry heavy loads, pass fitness tests, deploy, and return to high-level activity… often while navigating pregnancy, birth recovery, and pelvic floor symptoms that rarely get talked about out loud.
And honestly?
So much of this mirrors what our everyday runners and lifters face too.
We talk about what actually prepares women for the long game — not just “clearing” a 6-week checkup or surviving a fitness test.
Because strength isn’t optional.
Recovery isn’t weakness.
And asking better questions changes everything.
Inside this episode, we cover:
- Military fitness test standards and expectations for women
- Postpartum return-to-fitness for tactical athletes
- Why lifting during and after pregnancy matters more than ever
- Pelvic floor + psychosocial components of recovery
- Asking smarter clinical questions (not just chasing symptoms)
- Running and coaching through pregnancy and postpartum
- How to help women stay active for decades — not just months
Whether you’re a clinician, coach, military service member, or an active mom trying to get back to running and lifting without leaks, pain, or fear… this conversation will expand how you think about pregnancy and postpartum performance.
Because women don’t need to shrink their lives to fit their bodies.
We need better support systems.
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:39 expectations for female service members
9:17 standardizing the Army’s pregnancy/postpartum fitness
14:14 culture and accountability
20:09 combating outdated information
22:53 advice for working with tactical athletes
29:39 process of seeing a PT in the military
34:13 running and finding ultras
41:30 lifting early in postpartum
45:09 finding the right resources
50:18 rapid fire questions
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The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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In this episode, we welcome back Carter Norbo—home health physical therapist, lifelong runner, and mom to two-year-old twins and a five-month-old baby.
After narrowly missing qualification for the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in 2024 following the birth of her twins, Carter returned to racing postpartum and is now officially qualified for the 2028 Olympic Marathon Trials—just months after welcoming her third baby.
Balancing full-time work, elite-level marathon training, and life with three kids under three, Carter shares what returning to high-level competition after pregnancy actually looks like. This is an honest conversation about postpartum recovery, training through pregnancy, fueling, strength work, and learning when less is more.
We talk about:
- How her mindset around training during pregnancy has evolved
- Qualifying for the 2028 Olympic Marathon Trials postpartum
- The realities and logistics of training as a twin mom
- The role of strength training during pregnancy and after birth
- Learning to be flexible when life (and recovery) demand it
- Fueling appropriately for long runs while breastfeeding and postpartum
- Why more training is not always better—especially after pregnancy
This episode is a must-listen for runners navigating pregnancy, postpartum return to running, or anyone curious about what it really takes to train at a high level while raising a family—without burning out or breaking down.
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
2:29 going for another Olympic Trials qualification
9:23 race day experience
15:25 lessons from being a mom
18:12 differences between pregnancies
21:10 advice for her previous self
27:03 plans for the future
30:19 the Rabbit Chase Team
37:35 Lever system for treadmill
42:45 fueling and hydrating for running
47:18 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
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CONNECT WITH CARTER:
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The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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In this episode, I sit down with Shannon Rowbury—Olympic bronze medalist, one of the most accomplished middle-distance runners in U.S. history, and Emmy Award winner for her work with NBC’s 2024 Olympic coverage—and Jessica Dorrington, a pelvic floor physical therapist, runner, and all-around grounded voice in pregnancy and postpartum fitness.
Together, they co-authored Strong as a Mother and founded 4Two, a platform built to give moms what so many of us were searching for: clear, practical, evidence-informed guidance during pregnancy and postpartum—without fear-based messaging or one-size-fits-all rules.
This is an honest conversation about strength, running, identity, and motherhood. We talk about what it’s like to search for return-to-sport guidance even when you’re an elite athlete, why “just listen to your body” isn’t always enough, and how small, actionable information can make a huge difference when your nervous system, hormones, and life are already maxed out.
We also get into the bigger picture: how pregnancy and postpartum experiences can look completely different—between people and between pregnancies—and why letting go of rigid ideas of “right” and “wrong” movement is often where real confidence starts.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why Strong as a Mother was written—and the real gaps it aims to fill in pregnancy and postpartum care
- What elite athletes struggle with when returning to running after baby
- Why bite-sized, practical education matters more than perfect plans
- How to improve systems and conversations for the next generation of moms
- Why every pregnancy and postpartum season deserves its own reset
- Learning to trust your body again without forcing it
- Letting go of fear, rules, and comparison in pregnancy and postpartum movement
If you’re pregnant, postpartum, a runner, a clinician, or someone who just wants better information without the noise—this episode is for you.
Get Strong as a Mother: Your Complete Pregnancy-to-Postpartum Health Program
on preorder NOW on Amazon.com with release on February 17 2026.
PT's, Meet Jess at APTA CSM in Anaheim in the exhibit hall Booth #1725 Feb 12-14th!
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
5:24 Strong as a Mother book
13:50 comparison and the algorithm
19:04 busting common myths
27:40 pregnancy as a professional athlete
33:53 domino effect of progress
41:54 overcoming fear in pregnancy
46:25 filling in the gaps
52:46 getting support
56:16 favorite parts of the book
61:35 rapid fire questions
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessica.w.dorrington/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonrowbury/
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Website: https://www.therapeuticassociates.com/locations/oregon/portland-metro/bethany/
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The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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In this episode, I’m joined by Jenna Schulz, MPT, PhD, a physiotherapist and postdoctoral fellow at the University of British Columbia whose work lives right at the intersection of research and real life. Jenna studies things like inflammation in knee osteoarthritis, female athlete health, and longevity in sport—and more recently, how evidence can actually guide movement during pregnancy and postpartum (not just live in a paper somewhere).
Jenna is also a former varsity cross-country and track athlete, which makes this conversation especially grounded. We talk honestly about what returning to movement after baby really looks like, why progress is almost never linear, and how so many moms end up stuck because of unnecessary rules, expectations, or “shoulds.”
This is a practical, evidence-informed conversation for both clinicians and moms—focused on removing barriers, using research wisely, and starting where you are right now, not where you think you should be.
We talk about:
- How to think about prescribing exercise during pregnancy and postpartum
- Why “movement snacks” and small bouts of activity actually matter
- Starting where you are (and why that’s not settling)
- Common barriers that stop new moms from moving—and how to lower them
- Why non-linear progress is normal, not a failure
- Translating research into real-world clinical and everyday practice
If you’re a mom trying to get back into movement—or a clinician supporting women through pregnancy and postpartum—this episode will help you rethink what progress really means and how to make movement feel more doable again.
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
4:56 cardio-respiratory fitness in pregnancy & postpartum
9:15 starting exercise during pregnancy
16:50 nuance around what postpartum can look like
20:00 general guidelines rooted in evidence
24:50 return to activity graphic
30:13 return to sport guidelines in postpartum
35:00 FAIR consensus
42:10 navigating the research as a clinician
54:17 rapid fire questions
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CONNECT WITH JENNA:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.rungry.researcher/
Email: jenna.schulz@ubc.ca
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
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Is Pilates enough? How much is "enough" protein? What does "lifting heavy" ACTUALLY mean?
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Alyssa Olenick, PhD, founder of Doc Lyss Fitness and creator of The Lyss Method, to break down what the research actually shows about strength training and protein in perimenopause.
As a strength athlete, ultramarathon runner, and certified sports nutritionist, Alyssa bridges the gap between science and real-world training. Together, we cut through fear-based messaging, social-media misinformation, and one-size-fits-all advice to talk honestly about what matters most for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and midlife fitness.
This is a grounded, evidence-informed conversation for women who want to train smarter, feel stronger, and move with confidence—without overcomplicating it or chasing extremes.
In this episode, we cover:
- The massive knowledge gap around strength training for women
- Is Pilates enough—and how to know when it’s time to add load
- Training to failure: what it means and whether you’re actually training hard enough
- Why quality matters more than quantity in midlife training
- How to start with what feels accessible and build from there
- Building confidence in the gym (especially if you feel behind)
- Fueling to support training and recovery
- Protein needs, fiber, and common nutrition misconceptions
- Is it menopause, aging, or both—and how to think about that question
If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing too little, too much, or just the wrong thing when it comes to training in perimenopause—this episode will bring clarity, perspective, and relief.
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
2:37 approaching the perimenopause space
5:28 questions women are asking
10:20 hesitancy with women and strength training
14:49 is something better than nothing?
19:54 training to failure
23:54 intensity brings interest
27:20 a place for group fitness
31:49 setting expectations & building confidence
42:26 the protein obsession
54:25 don’t forget fiber!
58:27 the ones question we need to ask
70:00 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
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Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH ALYSSA:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/doclyssfitness
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW4CCAMyceAtaGVKhpUqcfQ
Podcast: https://doclyssfitness.com/podcast/
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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In this episode of the Active Mom Podcast, I’m joined again by Dr. Rita Deering, PT, DPT, PhD — Associate Professor of Physical Therapy and Director of the Movement Sciences Laboratory at Carroll University. With 18+ years of clinical experience and 15 years specializing in pelvic health, Dr. Deering is a leading researcher in perinatal musculoskeletal health, pregnancy and postpartum exercise, pelvic floor function, and female athlete performance.
This conversation is a must-listen for anyone navigating the overwhelm of women’s health information — clinicians, coaches, athletes, and moms trying to get real answers outside the noise. We dig into how to actually interpret research (not just quote it), what different study types really mean, and how to confidently separate evidence-based guidance from trending misinformation on social media.
Whether you’re dealing with pelvic floor symptoms, postpartum return to running or lifting, perimenopause changes, or pregnancy athletic performance, this episode brings clarity to the research so you can make informed decisions with confidence.
We break down:
- What “evidence-based” actually means in pelvic health & pregnancy fitness
- Different types of research (RCTs, systematic reviews, case studies) and how to interpret them
- Why outliers in research don’t invalidate lived experience
- Making research relatable and useful for everyday moms & athletes
- How AI, algorithms, and social media fuel misinformation
- Translating research to clinical practice without fear-based messaging
- Why respectful, nuanced conversation in women’s health actually helps patients
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:15 making research accessible
7:58 what is PubMed
13:50 different types of research
18:20 transferring research to the clinic
22:44 looking at the studies
33:19 different levels of evidence
37:04 systematic reviews and meta analysis
43:10 changing approach to implementing research
48:55 where the funding goes
51:20 rapid fire questions
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/ritadeeringphd/
Website: https://www.carrollu.edu/faculty/deering-rita-phd
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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Coming in at #1 on our list of top podcasts for 2025 is my conversation with Christina Prevett.
We close Season 4 of the podcast catching up with @dr.christina_prevett—pelvic health physiotherapist, competitive weightlifter, CrossFit athlete, mom of two, & total powerhouse for strength training across the lifespan. (rumor has it she bought a Garmin watch & is now a runner too !?!)💪✨
Dr. Prevett is deep in a postdoctoral fellowship studying resistance training in the perinatal space and its impact on pelvic floor health. Spoiler: her insights are game-changing for active moms & the pros supporting them.
We dive into:
🔹 Balancing research with real-world practice
🔹 Preventing diastasis recti (the dreaded ab gap)
🔹 Staying strong with impact through pregnancy & postpartum
🔹 Shifting from fear of symptoms to confidence in your body
🔹 Cutting through the noise with simplified fitness advice
🔹 Why sleep actually matters more than you think
💬 Ever wondered if strength training is safe during pregnancy or postpartum? We’re breaking it all down. Tune in now!
Time Stamps
1:00 – Introduction
3:41 – Christina’s PhD & postdoctoral work
9:30 – Deconditioning during pregnancy
15:50 – The importance of impact
23:12 – Maintaining impact from youth to menopause
32:15 – Fewer restrictions, more empowerment
46:23 – Running a half marathon postpartum
57:45 – Personalized care & evolving recommendations
65:40 – Navigating menopause and fitness
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA:
Instagram: @dr.christina_prevett
Website: Exercise and Pregnancy
Barbell Mamas: @thebarbellmamas
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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Coming in at #2 on our list of top podcasts for 2025 is my conversation with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple
What if most of what you’ve been told about fitness, hormones, and nutrition as a woman… isn’t actually true?
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple, PhD aka @drlaurencs1—muscle physiology researcher, science communicator, and co-owner of the MASS Research Review—to set the record straight on what actually matters for women’s health and fitness.
Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, chasing strength goals, or just tired of sorting facts from fads, this conversation will leave you informed, empowered, and ready to ditch the outdated advice.
We break down the science on:
🔹 Cycle syncing: helpful or just hype?
🔹 Fasting, protein timing, and muscle growth
🔹 What women really need for bone density and strength
🔹 The biggest nutrition myths still circulating
🔹 Why most social media advice doesn’t apply to women
🔹 The future of evidence-based women’s health
If you’ve ever wondered how to train smarter, fuel better, and feel confident in your body at any age—this one’s for you.
👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a friend who’s ready to take back their power through science (not BS).
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:44 perimenopause lightning round
7:45 understanding the research
10:20 nutrition myths
15:56 communicating the science to the public
18:50 recommendations for women versus men
24:30 opening up the menopause conversation
28:21 fat loss in menopause
33:57 the future of health advice on social media
41:20 most common myths
43:55 bone health and density
50:00 doing activity you enjoy
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Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH LAUREN:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/drlaurencs1/
Website: drlaurencs.com
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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Told to slow down during pregnancy & postpartum? Not necessarily! 🏃♀️💪"
It's research update time again with @exerciseandpregnancy!
In this episode, Margie Davenport, Associate Professor at the @ualberta & former national team athlete, joins us again to give another update on research in pregnancy and postpartum exercise including: the
🔹2025 Canadian guideline for physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep throughout the first year post partum (hot off the presses!)
🔹@bjsm_bmj Special Issue on Postpartum Physical Activity
Dr. Davenport is leading the charge in making exercise guidelines more inclusive so women at ALL levels can move safely during pregnancy & beyond
We get into:
🔹 Why movement matters during pregnancy (yes, even for elite athletes!)
🔹 The impact of mental health & anxiety on postpartum recovery
🔹 How sleep can make or break your return to sport
🔹 When to see a pelvic floor PT (hint: sooner than you think!)
🔹 The biggest myths about pregnancy & exercise that need to go 👋
Whether you're chasing a podium or just trying to stay active through pregnancy, this episode is a MUST-LISTEN. 🎧
What’s the worst pregnancy/postpartum fitness advice you’ve ever gotten? Drop it below! ⬇️😅
PregnancyFitness #PostpartumAthlete #PelvicHealth #ReturnToRun #WomenInSport #MomRunner #PregnantAndStrong #PostpartumRecovery #PelvicFloorPT #StrongMoms #activemompodcast #paglianopodcast
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
2:45 setting up the guidelines
5:49 the importance of early movement
10:30 getting the new guidelines to OB/BYNs
13:03 get active questionnaire for pregnancy
19:55 gatekeeping of information
25:14 variability in practice patterns
27:08 the impact of sleep
34:00 impact of exercise
36:53 addressing diastasis recti
42:25 elite athletes in postpartum
47:35 traveling to Nepal
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CONNECT WITH MARGIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/exerciseandpregnancy/
Website: exerciseandpregnancy.ca
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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Coming in at #4 on our list of top podcasts for 2025 is my conversation with Dr. Susan Clinton.
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Susan Clinton—a clinician, educator, and coach with over 40 years of experience helping women move through complex health transitions with clarity and confidence. Susan brings deep insight into the connections between the gut, hormones, and nervous system, and how those intersections can impact women in midlife and beyond.
We explore the nuances of perimenopause and menopause, from autoimmunity shifts to digestive challenges, and the power of small, sustainable changes. Whether you're a healthcare provider or navigating your own health journey, this conversation is packed with clinical pearls and practical takeaways.
We talk about:
-The link between birth trauma, gut health, and perimenopause
-How autoimmunity and digestion shift during midlife
-Practical strategies for managing bloating, constipation, and hydration
-The benefits of vaginal estrogen and advocating for your own care
-How small lifestyle changes can make a big impact on overall health
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
1:51 how the conversation is different for women
5:49 clinical presentations for thyroid issues
13:39 struggling with constipation
22:15 the importance of chewing your food
28:33 different types of fiber
36:22 stool consistency
43:10 making small changes for big impact
49:15 understanding bloating
57:59 good and bad stress
58:51 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
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Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH SUSAN:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/sclintonpt/
Website: https://ltiphysio.com/
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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What does fitness really look like for moms?
It’s not matching sets and flawless form.
It’s stopping mid-workout for a diaper change.
It’s navigating diastasis, prolapse, leaking, exhaustion, and a brain that hasn’t slept in three years.
It’s figuring out how to move in a body that’s been through pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause—without the judgment.
In this episode, I sit down with Lindsey Bomgren (@nourishmovelove), certified trainer, mom of three, and absolute powerhouse in the online fitness space. Lindsey brings the real talk about motherhood and movement—and how to keep showing up with strength and compassion through every season.
We dive into:
💥 The rise of online fitness & what it means for moms
💥 Diastasis recti, coning & doming explained (finally)
💥 Why cueing matters more than most realize
💥 The shifts through each pregnancy and postpartum recovery
💥 How perimenopause is changing the conversation
💥 And the quiet shame so many moms feel about their bodies—and how we push back
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, judged, or just not sure where to start—this one’s for you.
👟 Real fitness isn’t one-size-fits-all.
🎧 Hit play and let’s talk about what movement can actually look like for moms.
⏱ Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
05:26 Building a business while raising kids
10:09 Treating athletes in pregnancy & postpartum
12:17 What moms actually want in fitness
16:13 Why cueing matters
27:26 Common myths and misinformation
37:56 Postpartum body image
44:00 Letting go of fear in movement
48:30 Mental health & movement
56:40 What’s next for perimenopause
69:45 Rapid fire Q&A
🔔 Subscribe for real talk on pelvic health, fitness, and the science behind how women move.
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CONNECT WITH LINDSEY
Website: https://www.nourishmovelove.com/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/nourishmovelove
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nourishmovelove/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nourishmovelove/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/nourishmovelove/
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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In this powerful season finale, I sit down with journalist and author Maggie Mertens (@maggiejmertens) to unpack the untold history—and future—of women in sport, running, and motherhood.
Maggie is a Seattle-based writer whose work spans gender, athletics, and culture. Her book Better Faster Farther: How Running Changed Everything We Know About Women breaks down the myths that held women back for decades and highlights the stories that never made it into the headlines.
After finishing her book, she returned to running at 37 and recently completed her first half marathon—proof that rewriting the narrative starts in our own lives, too.
This episode dives deep into the real experiences of women who run, lift, train, and raise families while navigating outdated cultural beliefs about their bodies.
From postpartum fitness to perimenopause realities, athletic identity shifts, and the mental health benefits of movement, Maggie brings clarity, honesty, and perspective we all need.
We talk about:
🔹 Balancing motherhood and athletic identity
🔹 The biggest myths holding women in sport back
🔹 Why the victim mindset keeps women stuck—and how to shift it
🔹 Exercise, running, and mental health (especially in midlife)
🔹 Returning to fitness postpartum without the pressure or shame
If you’re a runner, athlete, postpartum or perimenopausal mom, or someone reclaiming your athletic identity, this is a must-listen conversation.
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
5:15 how far back can we look?
9:50 women who have been lost to history
16:53 motherhood versus being an athlete
19:42 race and the research
24:09 women being treated as delicate
29:50 societal pressures
33:40 breaking barriers in the mile
37:15 women’s marathon history
40:57 coming back to running
50:17 what’s next
52:13 rapid fire questions
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/maggiejmertens/
Website: https://maggiemertens.com/
Substack: https://maggiemertens.substack.com/
Book: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/maggie-mertens/better-faster-farther/9781643753355/
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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In this episode, I’m taking you with me down into the Grand Canyon—21 miles, 13 hours, eight of us ages 44–53 (seven women, one very patient man), and every bit of trail talk you can imagine.
What started as “Can we actually do this?” turned into the most honest, hilarious, and wide-open conversation about pelvic health, perimenopause, and how physical therapy for women has completely evolved since we were first told to “just do your Kegels.”
Spoiler: the canyon will make you talk about everything.
Is it sweat or is it pee? Might be both.
Bladder habits on switchbacks? Yep.
Hormones while you’re sweating through a sunset climb back to the rim? Absolutely.
The stuff we wish someone told us 20 years ago? All of it.
We get into:
- How women’s health PT grew from basic kegels to running, lifting, sport, pregnancy → postpartum → peri/menopause care
- Why it always comes back to the bladder (and why that’s not a bad thing)
- The real story on preventative peeing + hovering on trail bathrooms
- What you should actually know about menopause hormone therapy (without the online panic spiral)
- Navigating peri/menopause with confidence, support, and a sense of humor
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when seven midlife women (& one very patient younger brother) take on the Grand Canyon… it’s this.
And it’s so, so good.
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:57 getting informed early
5:20 taking a nature break on trail
14:28 urine frequency and output
19:39 unexpected leakage
22:52 what we don’t know about perimenopause
28:40 weighted vests, walking, and yoga
33:46 supplements
38:00 exercise in pregnancy and postpartum
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
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Website: https://carriepagliano.com
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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In this episode, I sit down with Sophie Carter, an ultra runner, coach, and mom of five who made headlines for running a 100km ultra while pregnant. Sophie has also co-authored a paper on endurance running during pregnancy, adding valuable insight to a growing body of research that challenges traditional views on what’s possible for women in sport. As a coach, she’s passionate about supporting other women in finding strength, balance, and confidence through movement—no matter what stage of life they’re in.
We talk about:
-listening to your body
-exercise during pregnancy
-twin pregnancy and birth
-running as an outlet
-pregnancy loss & recovery
-participating in research
-the importance of strength training
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
8:02 getting into ultras
15:00 working with Margie Davenport
19:29 doing what works for you
22:41 evolving training over time
26:45 advice for first time moms
28:05 navigating age gaps with children
31:00 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
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Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH SOPHIE:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/sophierunner/
Website: www.projectrunsc.co.uk
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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In this episode, I sit down with Leah Yingling, an internationally ranked trail and ultrarunner from Salt Lake City, Utah. Leah has achieved multiple top-10 finishes at Western States and UTMB, and has represented Team USA at the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships. In addition to her racing career, she’s the co-host of the Trail Network Podcast, works full-time in Population Health, and runs for Lululemon, Osprey, Garmin, and Hydrapak. Leah is also a new mom, recently welcoming her first child, Monte, in July.
We dive into what it means to pursue longevity in sport, how she balances full-time work and elite-level training, and what it looks like to plan a sustainable running career while growing her family. Leah shares insights on goal setting through different life seasons, increasing visibility for women in ultras, and the power of building a supportive community.
We talk about:
-Longevity in running
-Balancing full-time work and training
-Planning a long sustainable running career
-Goal setting with family planning
-Increasing visibility of ultras
-Building your community
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
2:32 comparing ultras to parenthood
3:31 moms in the ultra community
9:09 the problem solving aspect of ultras
12:24 deferals for races
20:43 competing while pregnant
24:44 navigating postpartum
29:45 resources for pregnancy and delivery
34:14 mom walks and being outdoors
41:06 winter activities with a baby
48:30 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
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Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH LEAH:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/leah_yingling/
Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/9911694
Tail Network Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-trail-network-podcast/id1738325869
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
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In this episode of the Active Mom Podcast, Carrie Pagliano, PT, DPT, OCS, WCS, sits down with Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards, PT, DPT, OCS—founder of Precision Performance Running Medicine Clinic in Atlanta, creator of the RUNsource app, and co-host of Interdisciplinary Case Miles.
Kate brings over 15 years of experience in running medicine and shares her insights on:
- Why an interdisciplinary team (PTs, physicians, coaches, dietitians, pelvic health specialists) is essential for runners
- How to know when it’s time to see a physical therapist
- Supporting postpartum athletes returning to running
- Treating professional and everyday runners with a research-driven approach
- The realities of entrepreneurship, balancing family, and branching into tech and podcasting
If you’re a runner, postpartum mom, or clinician who wants to better understand how to integrate care, find the right provider, and keep up with the latest research in sports medicine, this episode is for you.
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
6:15 how to work with other providers
10:01 logistics of running a podcast
18:05 underfeeding for sports
23:05 research-informed versus evidence-based
25:58 the RUNsource app
34:10 when it’s time to see a PT
38:30 unqualified running coaches
43:45 deciding to branch out
50:30 balancing kids in middle school
55:29 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH REBECCA:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/katemihevcedwards/
Fast Bananas: https://www.instagram.com/fbrunsource/
Precision PT: https://www.instagram.com/precisionpt_atl/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interdisciplinary-case-miles/id1837802044
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
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In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca McConville, a registered dietitian, board-certified sports specialist and IAEDP-approved eating disorder supervisor.
Rebecca is an internationally recognized expert on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs), author of Finding Your Sweet Spot: How to Avoid REDs, and creator of the first-of-its-kind REDs-Informed Provider Certification Program and masterclass for clinicians.
With the academic version of her book, REDsolution, set to release in 2026, Rebecca continues to bridge the gap between research and real-world application.
We talk about how REDs presents across different life stages—from pregnancy to postpartum to perimenopause—and the complex interplay between hormones, nutrition, and performance. Rebecca shares insight on recognizing symptoms early, removing the stigma around REDs, and the importance of supporting athletes with compassion, context, and collaboration.
We talk about:
-REDs in different stages of life
-removing the stigma of REDs
-common symptoms
-considering body image
-fueling for exercise
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
4:22 navigating eating as a college athlete
7:57 having more open conversation
9:00 varied symptoms of REDs
13:20 understanding a client’s narrative
16:23 using wearables to get answers
22:45 where things go wrong
26:45 hormones, birth control, and heart health
32:20 getting help from a dietician
41:20 fertility related issues
43:38 being an advocate as a provider
51:17 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH REBECCA:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccaeddietitian/
Website: www.beccamcconville.com
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
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She’s the host of the Speaking of Labia podcast, a practicing OB/GYN, business owner, and mom of two. And this past summer, Dr. Lauren Puretz was the top American finisher at UTMB 100.
In this episode of the Active Mom Podcast, Lauren shares what it takes to juggle medicine, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and elite ultrarunning. From her start in high school track, to stepping back during med school and residency, to rediscovering running after kids—Lauren’s story is one of resilience, grit, and grace.
We dive into:
- Running ultras while raising kids
- Wearing multiple hats—mom, doctor, athlete, business owner
- Navigating mom guilt and giving yourself grace
- From med school to launching her own women’s health practice
- Why collaboration between OB/GYNs & pelvic health PTs matters for women at every stage
🎧 Tune in to hear how Lauren balances motherhood, medicine, and endurance—and what she’s learned along the way.
#UTMB #UltraRunning #WomenInMedicine #WomensHealth #FemaleAthlete #PelvicHealth #StrongMoms
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:10 competing at UTMB
8:16 competing at a high level as a mom
11:00 treating runners and athletes
17:40 considering pre-pregnancy fitness
20:45 navigating return to exercise
27:36 runners in perimenopause & menopause
32:28 starting a podcast
34:59 rapid fire question
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH LAUREN:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lauren1642/
Website: www.MountainViewobgynclinic.com
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speaking-of-labias-podcast/id1802290856
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
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If you're from the DC Mero area, you'll definitely recognize our latest guest, former host of @greatdaywash!
In this week’s episode, I sit down with @ellenbryan—television talk show host turned wellness entrepreneur, health coach, and mom of 2 (with another on the way!).
With 15+ years of experience on major networks in Washington, DC, Dallas, and Lexington, Ellen has built a career in broadcasting while navigating pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and motherhood.
Today, she’s following her passion for women’s health, lifestyle, and community wellness, bringing the same storytelling skills she honed on TV to help moms feel stronger and more supported.
She’s the author of A Work in Progress, a @nutritionschool certified health coach and @fit4mom_dc instructor
In this conversation, Ellen opens up about:
🔹 Being pregnant on air during 2020
🔹 Returning to TV after postpartum recovery
🔹 Healing from birth trauma
🔹 Sifting through misinformation as a journalist
🔹 Building community and finding strength as a new mom
Ellen’s journey is a powerful reminder that you can honor your ambition while embracing motherhood, and that resilience, pivots, and self-care are essential at every stage.
If you’re navigating pregnancy, postpartum challenges, or balancing career and motherhood, this episode is for you.
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
4:47 initial experience as a mom
7:55 being pregnant on air
10:45 changes from first to third pregnancy
14:55 being active during pregnancy
18:28 doing too much too soon
20:51 becoming a FIT4MOM coach
24:30 finding community as a new mom
28:18 being more active
31:45 adapting to change
38:00 talking about perimenopause
45:41 plan for baby 3
56:09 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH ELLEN:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/ellenbryan/
Website: www.ellenbryan.com
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
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In this episode, I sit down with Laura Fuentes-Aparicio, a physiotherapist who helps women with their pelvic health. She is the Director of the Master’s Program in Specialized Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy and teaches at the University of Valencia. Laura’s mission is simple: to raise awareness, share knowledge, and find the best ways to help women feel and live better.
We also dig into her recent research on abdominal and lumbar muscle recovery after pregnancy. Using ultrasound, her team compared women who had never given birth with those six months postpartum. They found the oblique muscles were thinner in postpartum women, but overall contractile function of the core remained intact—an important distinction for clinicians making decisions about exercise progressions and postpartum rehab
Whether you’re a clinician, a student, or just curious, this episode gives you a closer look at the challenges women face and how science, exercise, and better care can make a difference.
We talk about:
-The challenges of doing research
-How abdominal thickness can change in women
-Why exercise during pregnancy matters
-Diastasis recti (ab separation)
-Different approaches to treatment for pelvic health
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
2:10 conducting research in Spain
8:05 working with subject matter experts
11:47 discussing the 2024 Journal paper
16:50 recommendations in Spain
20:00 recluse abdominus exercises
25:20 when women see a physio in Spain
31:59 expanding on research
40:01 using more modalities
44:55 favorite part of research
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH LAURA:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurafisiosuelopelvico/
Email: laura.fuentes@uv.es
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
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From the clinic to the barbell, Dr. Lamia Zafrani, OBGYN bridges medicine and performance for pregnant and postpartum athletes.
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lamia Zafrani, an OBGYN specializing in high-risk pregnancies and elite athlete health. She works closely with athletes and organizations to retain, support, and maximize female athlete performance during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.
As both a powerlifter and a recent pregnant athlete, Dr. Zafrani saw firsthand how little guidance exists for pregnant and postpartum lifters. She shares how she blends her medical expertise, athletic background, and personal experience to help athletes train safely while navigating one of the most demanding phases of life.
This is a powerful conversation about bridging medicine and athletics, advocating for pregnant athletes, and creating a better standard of care for women in sport.
We talk about:
-When to say no to an athlete
-Being evidence-informed without waiting forever for research
-Navigating pregnancy modifications in training
-Building a supportive perinatal team
-Blending lived experience with science
-Understanding and addressing pregnancy loss
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
5:39 experience as a new OBG/YN
8:30 waiting for the research
11:15 influencing other providers
12:46 powerlifting while pregnant
17:00 SPD pain
22:50 dealing with modern social media
28:04 there perinatal team
31:29 guidelines from research
39:12 sharing her pregnancy and birth
46:59 getting back to “normal” workouts
52:20 relating to other moms
55:58 pearls of wisdom for postnatal
61:28 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH LAMIA:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/drlamiazafrani/
Website: https://drlamiazafrani.com/
Linked In: http://linkedin.com/in/dr-lamia-zafrani-73441a352
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
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In this episode, I’m joined by Helene Moser, PhD, a researcher and physiotherapist specializing in pelvic floor muscle activity and displacement during impact. She brings a unique perspective as a senior teacher in the Franklin-Method®, a shiatsu practitioner, and someone who integrates jumping and impact work into pelvic floor rehabilitation.
We dive into how the pelvic floor responds during jumping, running, and impact training, the role of imagery and cueing, and why both relaxation and contraction are essential. Dr. Moser also shares insights on slow-twitch vs. fast-twitch fibers, power training for the pelvic floor, and what future research could mean for clinicians and active women.
We talk about:
-The pelvic floor during impact, jumping, and running
-Using imagery for effective cueing
-Relaxation and contraction strategies
-Power training and the pelvic floor
-Slow vs. fast-twitch muscle fibers
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
2:48 studying impact and the pelvic floor
7:29 displacement of the pelvic floor
13:43 the Franklin-Method®
21:23 incontinence and the pelvic floor
29:23 improving pelvic floor relaxation
32:58 introducing impact exercises
39:18 learning to relax the pelvic floor
44:18 reacting to 2019 UK guidelines
48:58 research for the future
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH HELENE:
Website: www.helmos.ch
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
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In this episode, we dive into the world of information overload—especially when it comes to women’s health. With so much advice coming from social media, friends, and even well-meaning strangers, how do you know what’s accurate and what actually applies to you?
We explore how to cut through the noise, become better critical thinkers, and recognize when it’s time to change direction if something isn’t working. From handling unsolicited advice to understanding new information about diastasis recti, we talk about what it takes to stay grounded in a sea of health “tips.”
Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, trying to add more ab work to your routine, or simply curious about how to vet your sources, this conversation will help you feel more confident in your decisions and less overwhelmed by conflicting voices.
We talk about:
-Where we get our information
The good and bad of learning on social media
Understanding perimenopause and menopause
Knowing when to change course
Adding in ab work safely
Handling unwanted advice
Vetting your sources for credibility
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
2:22 cutting through the noise
5:43 simple is best
9:18 sharing generalized education
11:45 troubleshooting clinical issues
18:00 a place for online programs
21:50 dealing with misinformation
25:50 new information about diastasis recti
31:10 becoming better critical thinkers
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
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In this episode, I’m joined by Tina Tang—a former Wall Street trader turned jewelry designer and now strength coach. At age 40, unexpected life changes led her to the gym for the very first time, and by 42 she had completed an intensive personal training course. Since then, Tina has coached over 3,800 sessions, discovered her own love for strength, and created the Return to Strength Mentorship, designed to help women 45+ get stronger, leaner, and more confident.
We dive into the role of impact and plyometrics as we age, from where to begin and how to overcome fear, to making jumping feel playful again. Tina shares practical strategies for programming impact and helping women progress safely while navigating perimenopause and menopause.
If you’ve ever wondered how to reclaim agility, strength, and confidence later in life, this conversation is for you.
We talk about:
-Where to begin with impact training
Leakage and symptoms with jumping
Making plyometrics feel like play
How to program impact safely
Overcoming fear around jumping
Using weighted vests for progression
Developing speed and agility as you age
Breaking barriers in midlife strength training
Navigating perimenopause and menopause in fitness
Building sustainable exercise habits
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
6:06 importance of plyometrics
10:48 the fear of jumping
15:27 developing speed as you age
21:57 building up your agility
30:25 helping women progress
38:10 breaking barriers
41:10 the perimenopause and menopause conversation
48:45 adding in new exercise habits
56:40 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH TINA:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/ironstrongfit/
Website: IronStrongFitness.net
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Sabine Vesting, a pelvic health physiotherapist and researcher whose work explores how exercise impacts the pelvic floor and abdominal muscles postpartum. Her research dives into common symptoms like urinary incontinence, pelvic girdle pain, and vaginal heaviness, and how they affect daily life for new moms.
Now based in Ottawa, Dr. Vesting leads cutting-edge studies at the Motor Function Measurement (MFM) Lab, including research on running-induced urinary incontinence, pelvic floor responses after a single run, and the use of intravaginal devices to reduce leakage in female runners. She’s also writing a review on how to best measure intra-abdominal pressure during exercise.
We talk about:
-Does diastasis actually matter?
-Coning and doming explained
-Finding exercise you enjoy postpartum
-Urinary incontinence and new solutions
-Intravaginal devices to understand the pelvic floor in sport and running
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
6:05 work as a PhD
10:40 does diastasis even matter?
16:24 pelvic girdle pain after pregnancy
21:00 changes over the last 15 years
28:58 being comfortable with activity postpartum
34:21 looking at pain and causes
40:18 getting better measurements
51:42 intra-abdominal pressure
55:32 doing what works with patients
58:28 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH SABINE:
Website: https://mfmlab.ca
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabine-vesting-aa4317135/?originalSubdomain=se
We are currently recruiting participants for our RCT, aimed at evaluating whether readily available intravaginal devices, such as off-the-shelf pessaries or tampons, can effectively reduce or eliminate urine leakage during running, enabling active women to remain physically engaged. The study offers a remote option and welcomes female runners from all of North America who experience urine leakage while running.
https://mfmlab.ca/portfolio-items/running-induced-urinary-incontinence-rct/
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
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In this episode of the Active Mom Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Brooke Winder, physical therapist and Associate Professor at California State University Long Beach, where she leads the Dance Science program and mentors young dancers on optimizing their health, performance, and injury prevention.
Brooke specializes in supporting artistic athletes—including dancers, aerialists, and circus performers—through orthopedic rehabilitation, pelvic floor physical therapy, and hypermobility management.
We dive into her research on pelvic floor function in performing artists, explore the unique physical demands of dance, aerial work, and circus arts, and unpack how hypermobility, high-tone pelvic floors, and systemic conditions like POTS and MCAS intersect in this population.
Brooke also shares strategies for pregnancy and postpartum recovery in hypermobile bodies, plus how to stay strong, stable, and resilient across every stage of life—from peak performance years to parenting and beyond.
In this episode, we cover:
🔹 Systemic issues linked to hypermobility
🔹 Building support and stability at end ranges of motion
🔹 Pelvic floor challenges unique to dancers and circus artists
🔹 Strategies to manage a high-tone pelvic floor
🔹 Staying active and mobile through all stages of life
Whether you’re a performing artist, a former dancer or gymnast, or a mom navigating postpartum recovery, this conversation will give you the tools and insights to make your flexibility work for you—not against you.
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
6:04 hypermobility in the dance community
9:00 mobility after dance
13:10 the pelvic floor and dance
27:06 circus performers and aerialists
30:32 hypermobility explained
34:38 POTS and MCAS
42:06 neurodivergence and hypermobility
46:08 dancers in pregnancy and postpartum
50:48 looking at a survey study
60:28 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
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Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH BROOKE:
Website: www.renewmotionpt.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/drbrookewinderpt/
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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No lie...one of my favorite episodes of all time. Sit back and be prepared to learn A LOT (no matter if you're a mom or pelvic floor professional!)
This week I’m joined by Dr. Hedwig Neels, pelvic floor physiotherapist at Antwerp University Hospital, professor at the University of Antwerp, and author of The Pelvic Floor Book.
Hedwig specializes in pelvic floor and cyclists and real time ultrasound imaging integration into pelvic health.
A mom herself, Hedwig brings clarity, humor, and evidence-based insight to some of the most misunderstood topics in pelvic health.
We dive into the real stuff—leaks, prolapse fears, her papers on queefing (yep, vaginal wind), and how we can educate without shame. Whether you're a clinician, cyclist, or just someone trying to figure out what’s happening with your own pelvic floor, this one’s for you.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Saddle health & preventing saddle soreness
- Cystocele, urinary incontinence & prolapse expectations
- Cycling-specific pelvic floor considerations
- Real-time ultrasound in treatment
- Pelvic floor myths that still need busting
- And how to talk about queefing without cringing
Grab your headphones and let’s normalize these conversations. Because pelvic health is health—and it shouldn’t feel taboo.
🎧 Subscribe, rate, and share if this one hit home.
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
4:00 benefits of real-time ultrasound
11:52 fear surrounding prolapse
20:40 setting expectations
23:24 discussing the research
35:26 vaginal wind (queefing)
45:08 cycling and bike seats
52:40 the importance of bike fit
54:35 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH HEDWIG:
Website: www.hedwigneels.com
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hedwigneels/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepelvicfloor/
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
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Nervous about a breech baby or C-section? Think again.
Planning a VBAC? It deserves more than a footnote in your chart.
In this episode, I’m joined (again!) by Dr. Elliot Berlin, DC — prenatal chiropractor, labor doula, and founder of the Informed Pregnancy Podcast & One Way or A Mother serial podcast. With over 50,000 pre- and postnatal patients treated, and more than 450 podcast episodes featuring celebrity moms, birth professionals, and real birth stories, Dr. Berlin is a leading voice in informed birth advocacy and evidence-based pregnancy care.
We dive into ACOG guidelines on breech presentation, explore how to support vaginal breech birth, and break down some of the most persistent pregnancy myths still circulating today. Dr. Berlin also shares personal insights from his own fertility journey, and what he’s learned from decades of working with families navigating everything from VBACs to cesarean births to home births and everything in between.
Whether you’re preparing for your first baby or your fifth, hoping for a VBAC, planning a home or hospital birth, or simply want to feel confident in your birth choices—this conversation will help you get clear, grounded, and informed.
We talk about:
- The evolving conversation around vaginal breech birth and what the research says now
- Why storytelling is one of the most underrated tools for birth prep
- How to stay informed and flexible—even when your birth plan shifts
- The expanding role of doulas in both hospital and out-of-hospital births
- Why cesarean birth can be a powerful, empowering choice when it’s supported with respect and intention
🎧 Tap play to hear how education, advocacy, and storytelling can transform birth—no matter how it unfolds.
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:50 sharing birth stories
9:15 journey towards VBAC
12:36 stories as education
19:20 helping moms navigate unpredictability of birth
24:45 benefits of cesarean birth
27:58 VBAC explained
37:32 generational differences in birth
42:15 talking about potential of birth outcomes
46:25 the roll of doulas
48:58 what’s next
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The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
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In this episode, I’m joined once again by Laura Green—comedic content creator, runner, and self-proclaimed queen of self-deprecating humor in the fitness world.
Laura’s known for her hilarious takes on running culture, her background as a physical therapist, and her ability to make the internet laugh one reel at a time.
We dive into Laura’s experiences with postpartum running after each of her births, her transition from travel PT to digital storyteller, and the reality of juggling mom life, humor, and hustle. From stroller struggles to health care insights, Laura brings her trademark honesty and humor to it all.
If you’ve ever needed a laugh, a relatable story, or a reminder that motherhood and movement can both be messy and meaningful, this conversation is for you.
We talk about:
-Returning to run after childbirth
-Transitioning out of health care
-The mental load of parenting
-The reality of running with kids
-Storytelling and skits on social media
-What it takes to keep creating
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
4:03 shifting from physical therapist to content creator
10:12 creating content you love
14:30 speaking to new moms
18:35 strollers and carrying kids
25:33 recovering after having a third child
30:21 fielding questions on the internet
32:50 deciding what running topics to cover
37:09 favorite skits
41:17 collabs with other creators
45:30 working to get better
48:17 what’s next
52:13 rapid fire questions
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The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
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What happens when your postpartum comeback collides with the Boston Marathon start line—and you need to pump?
Kaitlin Goodman aka @runnerKG has worn a lot of hats (and running shoes): former pro runner, 4x Olympic Trials qualifier, public health advocate, and now—toddler mom.
In this episode, we talk about what it actually looks like to juggle elite running and early motherhood. Kaitlin shares how her own return to sport inspired her to create @running_joyfully, a coaching community that supports athletes at every stage—from TTC to postpartum to perimenopause.
We cover:
🔹 Lack of lactation support at major U.S. marathons & how this is changing
🔹 How race directors and brands continue to underestimate the power of moms
🔹 What it really takes to return to competition after baby
🔹 The growing (and long-overdue) conversation around perimenopause in sport
🔹 Why access, equity, and population health matter more than ever
Kaitlin’s not just walking the walk—she’s running it, stroller and all. If you’ve ever wondered how motherhood and athleticism can actually coexist, this one’s for you.
Let’s stop pretending moms are an afterthought in sport—they’re the damn backbone.
💭 What would have changed for you if someone had seen and supported you as a runner and a mom from the start?
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
2:29 the journey to becoming a Pro runner
7:05 balancing Pro running and motherhood
9:45 resources for running moms
15:13 running Boston 14 months postpartum
21:00 figuring out how to return to elite running
26:43 running Boston a second time
32:07 increasing awareness and access
35:11 finding the right support
42:16 transition to perimenopause
46:25 disseminating the research
49:30 elite athletes sharing their stories
53:11 rapid fire questions
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/runnerkg/
Website: runningjoyfully.com
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
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What if most of what you’ve been told about fitness, hormones, and nutrition as a woman… isn’t actually true?
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple, PhD aka@drlaurencs1—muscle physiology researcher, science communicator, and co-owner of the MASS Research Review—to set the record straight on what actually matters for women’s health and fitness.
Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, chasing strength goals, or just tired of sorting facts from fads, this conversation will leave you informed, empowered, and ready to ditch the outdated advice.
We break down the science on:
🔹 Cycle syncing: helpful or just hype?
🔹 Fasting, protein timing, and muscle growth
🔹 What women really need for bone density and strength
🔹 The biggest nutrition myths still circulating
🔹 Why most social media advice doesn’t apply to women
🔹 The future of evidence-based women’s health
If you’ve ever wondered how to train smarter, fuel better, and feel confident in your body at any age—this one’s for you.
👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a friend who’s ready to take back their power through science (not BS).
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:44 perimenopause lightning round
7:45 understanding the research
10:20 nutrition myths
15:56 communicating the science to the public
18:50 recommendations for women versus men
24:30 opening up the menopause conversation
28:21 fat loss in menopause
33:57 the future of health advice on social media
41:20 most common myths
43:55 bone health and density
50:00 doing activity you enjoy
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Website: drlaurencs.com
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
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Ever lost your period, struggled with food, or felt completely misunderstood as a pregnant or postpartum athlete? You are not alone.
In this episode, I sit down with Heather Caplan—registered dietitian, running coach, and co-founder of @lane9project—to have a real, unfiltered conversation about REDs (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport), amenorrhea, and what recovery actually looks like.
We cover:
▶ Getting your period back (not just for fertility!)
▶ Disordered eating in the nutrition field
▶ How Lane 9 Project is helping women find better care
▶ The hormonal rollercoaster of postpartum
▶ Identity shifts as an athlete through pregnancy and beyond
Whether you're a runner, lifter, new mom, or clinician who works with active women, this conversation will hit home. Because you can be strong, athletic, and supported—without sacrificing your health.
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
6:30 when your own profession falls short
11:25 solving problems that you’re also dealing with
16:30 starting a private practice
20:50 dietitians and disorder eating
24:26 starting Lane 9
27:17 helping people through Lane 9
30:45 fertility and REDs
34:40 getting the care you need
40:32 breastfeeding and a returning cycle
44:30 realistic postpartum expectations
53:14 rapid fire questions
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Website: lane9project.org
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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Ever wonder how much impact you're really putting through your body when you do skipping drills, single leg hops, or sprint starts?
🎙️ Don't miss a new episode with Celeste Goodson of @recorefitness—and we’re getting nerdy (in the best way) about external load, impact progression, and how to apply her 2022 research to real-life postpartum rehab.
Yep, we’re talking about her 2022 article from Physical Therapy in Sport—"External loading of common training drills"—and how it helps us rank drills based on impact to create smarter, more individualized return-to-run programs.
We get deep into we've both been doing individually with this information the past few years in our our practices to extrapolate & apply this information to our postpartum clients!
This is a must-listen if you’re working with postpartum runners who leak, feel pressure, or just want to get back to impact without guessing what’s “too much.”
We get into:
🔹 Why some “low-impact” drills aren’t really low impact
🔹 How to introduce load in a progressive, pelvic-floor-friendly way
🔹 Modifying for prolapse without babying your athletes
🔹 Building strong foundations before layering in speed
🔹 The real difference between early-phase rehab and performance prep
Celeste breaks it all down—evidence meets practical. Whether you're a coach, clinician, or mom in the thick of it, you’ll walk away with actionable tools you can use right now.
🎧 Tune in if you’re tired of guessing and ready to start programming smarter, not softer. DM me for the episode link!
➡️ What’s one drill you’ve been unsure about including postpartum—let’s talk about it👇
PostpartumRunning #ReturnToRun #PelvicFloorPT #ProlapseSupport #PostpartumFitness #RecoreFitness #AthleteMom #PelvicHealth #HighImpactTraining #WomensHealthPT #EvidenceBasedFitness #PostpartumPerformance #PTinSport #paglianorunning #paglianopostpartum #activemompodcast
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:54 discussing the research
12:12 drill we need to look at
18:30 correlating clinical symptoms and research
20:20 changing return-to-run programing
27:29 repeating drills in assessments
34:11 changes over the past few years
36:00 knowing where to start
40:37 variations to deal with prolapse
43:56 sprinters versus distance runners
49:35 addressing running form
56:00 less is better
58:11 changing perspectives
62:30 what’s next
68:20 rapid fire questions
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The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
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Pelvic floor dysfunction. Diastasis. Returning to sport.
There’s a lot of noise online about what postpartum women should or shouldn’t do—and most of it is confusing, fear-based, or missing the bigger picture.
In this episode, I’m joined once again by Gráinne Donnelly—Advanced Practice Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Doctoral Researcher, and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy. She brings a powerhouse combo of clinical and research expertise to the messy, nuanced world of postpartum rehab and performance.
This conversation is a must-listen for clinicians, coaches, and postpartum athletes who want evidence-informed guidance with real-world application.
We talk about:
🔹 How running mechanics and compression garments impact performance and symptoms
🔹 Navigating diastasis recti with nuance—not fear
🔹 The influence of social media on exercise messaging and body image
🔹 Supporting persistently symptomatic athletes (and why it’s not always about fixing everything)
🔹 The role of internal exams and ultrasound in guiding care
🔹 Moving beyond generic protocols to truly individualized rehab
🔹 And why listening deeply to your patient matters more than a checklist
We also get real about how misinformation spreads online—and how to stay grounded in actual evidence without losing the human side of care.
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
2:50 pelvic floor dysfunction in athletes
8:55 controlling variables and where to start
14:20 what we can take away from research
17:38 assessing patients and using evaluations
24:00 getting buy-in from your patients
30:19 social media and available information
39:30 treating the individual, not the problem
51:20 encouraging activity sooner
55:30 rapid fire questions
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The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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Ever feel like you're constantly switching hats—chauffeur, snack-maker, therapist, work-meeting ninja—while trying to figure out why your body suddenly doesn’t feel like yours anymore? Same.
In this quick hit solo episode, I’m talking straight to my fellow perimenopausal moms. If you’re in that messy middle of shifting from school-year structure to summer chaos—and trying to make sense of all the conflicting wellness advice—you are 1000% not alone.
We were raised on “you can have it all.” But no one warned us that “all” might include brain fog, joint pain, sleep gone rogue, and still trying to show up for your people and yourself without falling apart.
This episode is your permission slip to stop chasing perfect and start choosing what actually matters.
We dive into:
🔹 The messages we grew up with—and how they’re still messing with our heads
🔹 How to find your thing (and actually stick with it)
🔹 Habits, mindset, and why consistency > perfection
🔹 Why strength training is non-negotiable in perimenopause
🔹 How to keep moving when everything feels unpredictable
🔹 Letting go of the pressure and getting honest with yourself
This isn’t about doing it all—it’s about doing what matters. With more self-awareness, less guilt, and a hell of a lot more compassion.
What’s your anchor right now—what’s helping you feel like you again? Let’s crowdsource some mom-wisdom in the comments.
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:20 you don’t know what you don’t know
6:07 realistic expectations
8:35 being honest with yourself
11:28 being adaptable
17:35 advice to peri moms
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The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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What does fitness really look like for moms?
It’s not matching sets and flawless form.
It’s stopping mid-workout for a diaper change.
It’s navigating diastasis, prolapse, leaking, exhaustion, and a brain that hasn’t slept in three years.
It’s figuring out how to move in a body that’s been through pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause—without the judgment.
In this episode, I sit down with Lindsey Bomgren (@nourishmovelove), certified trainer, mom of three, and absolute powerhouse in the online fitness space. Lindsey brings the real talk about motherhood and movement—and how to keep showing up with strength and compassion through every season.
We dive into:
💥 The rise of online fitness & what it means for moms
💥 Diastasis recti, coning & doming explained (finally)
💥 Why cueing matters more than most realize
💥 The shifts through each pregnancy and postpartum recovery
💥 How perimenopause is changing the conversation
💥 And the quiet shame so many moms feel about their bodies—and how we push back
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, judged, or just not sure where to start—this one’s for you.
👟 Real fitness isn’t one-size-fits-all.
🎧 Hit play and let’s talk about what movement can actually look like for moms.
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
5:26 having kids and growing a business
10:09 treating athletes in pregnancy& postpartum
12:17 what are pregnant moms looking for
16:13 using cues for different people
27:26 common misinformation
37:56 postpartum body image
44:00 removing fear of movement
48:30 mental health and exercise
56:40 what’s next for perimenopause
69:45 rapid fire questions
PostpartumFitness #DiastasisRecti #PerimenopauseFitness #FitnessForMoms #PelvicFloorPT #StrongMoms #PregnancyWorkout #PostpartumJourney #LindseyBomgren #NourishMoveLove #WomensHealthPT #MotherhoodAndMovement #RealMomStrength #EvidenceBasedFitness #PelvicHealth #drpagliano #paglianopostpartum
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Website: https://www.nourishmovelove.com/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/nourishmovelove
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nourishmovelove/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nourishmovelove/
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The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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Feel like midlife movement advice is either “just walk more” or “go beast mode or go home”?
You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not doing it wrong.
For perimenopausal and menopausal women, movement isn't about shrinking, snapping back, or forcing intensity when your body’s screaming for support. It’s about learning to move with your body—not against it—when hormones, energy, and life feel like a moving target.
This week on the pod, I sit down with the brilliant @physioclairecal—a chartered physio with over 25 years of experience working with elite athletes, postpartum moms, perimenopausal women, and everyone in between.
We cover the stuff no one tells you, including:
🔹 The massive research gaps on women and movement
🔹 Why strength training is non-negotiable in midlife
🔹 What’s actually worth your time (and what’s just BS)
🔹 Weighted vests: hype or help?
🔹 Navigating hormonal chaos, confidence dips, and starting small without shame
Claire gets it—because she’s lived it, researched it, and built care systems around it. (Yes, we basically discovered we’re cross-the-pond twins.)
Whether you’re newly postpartum or knee-deep in perimenopause fog, this episode meets you where you are—with zero shame and all the strength.
🎧 Hit play, and let’s talk about what fitness really looks like for women in the middle.
👇 What’s one outdated fitness rule you’re still unlearning? Let’s hear it in the comments
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
4:00 parallels with postpartum and perimenopause/menopause
8:27 social media and mixed messages
12:33 running and the generational gap
15:30 how to start strength training
21:45 combating outdated information
24:34 introducing strength training
34:08 reanalyzing old assumptions
36:42 returning to running
46:07 Is running bad for you?
53:26 rapid fire questions
PerimenopauseFitness #MidlifeStrength #WomensHealthPT #PelvicFloorPT #PostpartumToPerimenopause #FitnessForMoms #HormonalHealth #StrengthInMidlife #ClaireCallaghan #drpagliano #paglianoperimenopause #PostpartumRecovery #EvidenceBasedFitness #NoMoreFitnessBS #RealMovementForRealWomen
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Website: https://carriepagliano.com
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/physioclairecal/
Website: https://www.clairecallaghan.com
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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Still leaking, dealing with pelvic pain, or feeling stuck—even after doing all the “right” exercises?
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Flávia Ignácio Antônio, PhD, physiotherapist and clinical researcher at the University of Ottawa, with over 15 years of experience in pelvic health, geriatrics, and cardiac rehab.
We unpack the real reasons pelvic floor symptoms persist—and why strengthening alone isn’t always the answer. From hormones like estrogen and relaxin to central sensitization and high-tone pelvic floors, Dr. Antônio helps us make sense of the complexity behind chronic pelvic issues.
We dive into:
- The Knack maneuver—how it really works
- The estrogen vs. relaxin conversation
- Why incontinence isn’t always about weakness
- What to know about high-tone pelvic floors
- Chronic pelvic pain and the brain-body connection
- How new research is shaping better treatment strategies
Whether you're a clinician, an active mom, or someone navigating pelvic health challenges, this conversation brings clarity, compassion, and clinical insight.
🎧 Hit play—then let me know: What’s one pelvic floor myth you believed before you knew better?
PelvicHealth #PelvicFloorPT #ChronicPelvicPain #LeakingWhenRunning #PostpartumRecovery #WomenInResearch #PFPT #HormonesAndPelvicHealth #TheKnack #CarriePagliano #ActiveMomPodcast
We talk about:
-The Knack maneuver and how it works
-Estrogen versus relaxin and their effects on pelvic tissue
-Why urinary incontinence is not just about weakness
-How to approach high-tone pelvic floor muscles
-Chronic pelvic pain and central sensitization
-How current research is shaping future treatment
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
2:52 areas of research
8:06 relaxin explained
14:30 activating pelvic floor muscles
20:58 research at the University of Ottawa
26:16 problem solving outside of strength
33:06 chronic pelvic pain
40:47 choosing the next line of research
46:03 central sensitization
51:37 plans for the future
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Website: https://mfmlab.ca/
Research: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdfdirect/10.1002/nau.25196
https://academic.oup.com/jsm/advance-article/doi/10.1093/jsxmed/qdae170/7916734
https://academic.oup.com/jsm/advance-article/doi/10.1093/jsxmed/qdae171/7916735
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
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In this episode, we are trying something new! Friend of the podcast, Dr. Elliot Berlin, is launching a new serial podcast called One Way or Another. Each ten episode season follows one pregnancy and all the decisions, emotions, preparations, and history that goes along with it. Interviews feature the expectant mother along with husbands, parents, doctors, doulas, and surrogates.
In season one, listeners meet Arianna, who is pregnant with her second baby. Follow along as we learn about her last pregnancy and how she plans to do reshape her next birth experience to be more affirming and empowering.
We talk about:
-second pregnancies
-“failed” birth plans
-unplanned cesarean
-generational trauma
-returning to California
-from friends to spouses
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
2:29 One Way or A Mother
6:58 meeting Arianna
8:54 hearing from Arianna’s mom
11:55 Arianna’s teenage years
20:52 finding community at NYU
23:23 creating with her husband
26:00 hearing from her husband
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Streaming Site: www.informedpregnancy.tv
Website: informedpregnancy.com
Instagram: @doctorberlin
Twitter/X: DoctorBerlin
LinkedIn: Elliot Berlin
Podcast: Informed Pregnancy Podcast on Apple
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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💥“Wait…you’re STILL lifting?” “Won’t you hurt the baby?”If you’ve ever picked up a barbell during pregnancy & felt the judgment—or second-guessed yourself thanks to outdated advice—you’re not alone.On this episode of the #ActiveMomPodcast, I’m joined by @amymoolyk—certified strength coach, clinical exercise physiologist, & former Canadian National Olympic weightlifter—who lifts the lid on what it REALLY looks like to train heavy during pregnancy & return to sport postpartum.Amy’s not just talking from experience—she’s also a grad student in the Program for Pregnancy & Postpartum Health at @ualberta & lead author on the 2025 @bjsm_bmj study:🔍 “Maternal & fetal responses to acute high-intensity resistance exercise during pregnancy.”This is the FIRST study to directly measure fetal AND maternal responses to heavy lifting (yep, including the Valsalva), & guess what? It found high-intensity resistance training is safe and well-tolerated by both mom AND baby. We cover:🔹 Competing at the national level navigating pregnancy🔹 What research actually says about lifting during pregnancy🔹 How to filter smart modifications from straight-up fear-mongering🔹 Climbing out of the anxiety spiral around exercise🔹 Why we all deserve better than “just walk and do kegels”🔹 How strength sports CAN be safe and empowering for pregnant/postpartum momsAmy also co-authored a 2025 BJSM "Impact of postpartum physical activity on cardiometabolic health, breastfeeding, injury & infant growth and development: a systematic review & meta-analysis"This episode is science + real talk + zero guilt. Whether you’re a coach, a curious mom, or a barbell-lover navigating pregnancy—this one’s for you.🎧 Hit play. Learn. Lift.💬 Ever felt judged or unsure about lifting while pregnant? Drop your story in the comments—we’re listening.#PregnancyStrength #PostpartumAthlete #StrongMomsLift #OlympicLiftingMoms #PrePostnatalTraining #PregnancyFitness #ActiveMomPodcast #EvidenceBasedPregnancy #PelvicHealthMatters #WomenInStrength #FitnessWithoutFear #paglianopregnancyTime Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:55 how weightlifting changes in pregnancy
7:12 systematic review on postpartum injury
11:12 researching how how heavy lifting affects pregnancy
22:50 choosing exercises for the study
27:26 considerations during a training session
36:33 advice for first time moms
38:30 rapid fire questions
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/connectptex/
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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Ever feel like your body’s betraying you—just when you finally hit your running groove? 🥹
That nagging foot pain that won’t quit. The hip that flares up halfway through your run. The weird mid-back tightness after school drop-off and squatting a million times to pick up toys.
That frustrating feeling like no matter how much you stretch or foam roll, it’s not getting better.
If you’ve been there with that early morning hobble down the stairs after getting out of bed (🙋♀️ I have), this episode is for you.
Because let’s be honest—our bodies have been through it. And I left my "bounce back" era back with hitting a 6am training run after being out til 2am with my girlfriends.
I sat down with the amazing @dr.lisa.dpt—PT, runner, and running injury expert when it comes to helping runners get back to feeling strong & pain-free.
She’s helped over 3,000 runners return to the sport they love—without just telling them to “rest more” or “do some clamshells.” 🙄 (IYKYK)
She actually became a runner so she could treat runners better as a PT! (Welcome to the dark side Lisa!)
And now she’s sharing the exact tools she uses to help:
🔹 Tackle plantar fasciitis (the right way)
🔹 Build stability without spending hours in the gym
🔹 Fix pain at the source—not just mask it
🔹 Create programs that WORK for real-life busy runners (yes mother runners...that's US!)
🔹Navigating misinformation and outdated advice online
Whether you’re marathon training or just trying to get through a 20-minute jog without something flaring up, this one’s for you.
Moms, what’s the one ache or pain you swore was just “your new normal”... until it wasn’t?
I want to hear your story👇
RunningInjuries #PlantarFasciitisRecovery #PelvicFloorPT #PostpartumRunner #PerimenopauseFitness #StabilityForRunners #InjuryFreeRunning #RunningRehab #StrengthForMoms #MomRunnerLife #ActiveMom #MidlifeRunner #PTForRunners #RunStrongAgain #RunningPodcast #WomensRunningCommunity #RunningOver40 #FunctionalStrength #RunnerProblems #activemompodcast #paglianorunning
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:05 getting into physical therapy
6:27 finding running after college softball
11:12 becoming an expert in the field
18:32 creating content for the masses
25:35 the worst advice online
30:54 referring to the right provider
32:15 changing approaches with new research
37:36 balancing social media with quality information
42:51 looking ahead to how the profession will change
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.lisa.dpt/
Website:
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
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😩 You're trying to do EVERYTHING right after childbirth—pelvic floor PT, backing off workouts, giving it time… but that pelvic heaviness, bulging, or pressure is still there. It’s exhausting. It’s defeating. And no one seems to have real answers.
If you’ve been told “it’s just your new normal,” this episode is your reminder: it doesn’t have to be.
I’m joined by Dr. Imran Siddiqui (@thesiddiquimd), a Washington DC-based sports medicine physician who’s taking his background in musculosketetal imaging and regenerative medicine to introduce an innovative potential solution to postpartum pelvic injuries—especially when it comes to pelvic organ prolapse and birth-related injuries. @rosmonline
We dive into Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy—what it is, how it works, and why it could be part of the missing link when pelvic floor symptoms don’t resolve with rehab alone.
Here’s what we cover:
🔹What exactly is PRP & how does it work to heal damaged tissue?
🔹The anatomy of the pelvic floor and its ability to actually regenerate
🔹How PRP is used for pelvic floor injuries & tissue trauma after birth
🔹Why past injuries—yes, even from years ago—can slow or block your recovery
🔹 The reality of chronic pelvic pain and the need for full-body, comprehensive care
🔹 The power of collaboration between sports medicine + pelvic floor PT
🔹 And the biggest truth of all: you don’t have to accept a “new normal” that doesn’t feel like you
Whether you’ve been brushed off or just stuck in the “I’ve tried everything” phase—this convo gives hope, science, and a path forward.
💬 Have you ever felt like no one’s looking at the full picture when it comes to your pelvic symptoms? Would you explore something like PRP if it could help you truly heal? Drop your thoughts below 👇
PelvicOrganProlapse #PelvicFloorPT #PelvicHeaviness #PelvicPressure #PRPTherapy #PostpartumHealing #ChronicPelvicPain #PelvicFloorInjury #PelvicPainRelief #BirthInjuryRecovery #WomensHealthPT #RegenerativeMedicine #PRPandPelvicHealth #CollaborativeCare #ActiveMomLife #PostpartumStrong #activemompodcast #paglianopostpartum #paglianoprolapse
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
2:30 explaining platelet rich plasma
5:45 different applications of PRP therapy
8:34 using imaging in PRP therapy
18:02 the treatment process
26:03 developing protocols for recovery
27:58 expectations for after treatment
31:33 incorporating pessaries & hormones
35:16 costs of regenerative treatments
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The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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In this solo episode, we’re talking directly to the new moms—especially those in the first six weeks postpartum—who are feeling heaviness or pressure in their pelvic floor and wondering what it means. If you've been told to “just wait it out” or felt dismissed by your provider, this conversation is for you. This episode is all about giving you clarity, confidence, and a roadmap to move forward—without fear.
We talk about:
-Why you might be feeling heaviness early on
-Common risk factors for prolapse
-Whether prolapse can actually be fixed
-Why strengthening isn’t always the solution
-How to use symptom guardrails to guide your recovery
-What you need to know about exercising safely with prolapse
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
2:30 what causes prolapse
7:15 preventing and fixing prolapse
12:10 understanding prolapse grading
13:57 common pelvic floor myths
16:30 can you make things worse?
20:18 what treatment can look like
26:45 taking it slow
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Susan Clinton—a clinician, educator, and coach with over 40 years of experience helping women move through complex health transitions with clarity and confidence. Susan brings deep insight into the connections between the gut, hormones, and nervous system, and how those intersections can impact women in midlife and beyond.
We explore the nuances of perimenopause and menopause, from autoimmunity shifts to digestive challenges, and the power of small, sustainable changes. Whether you're a healthcare provider or navigating your own health journey, this conversation is packed with clinical pearls and practical takeaways.
We talk about:
-The link between birth trauma, gut health, and perimenopause
-How autoimmunity and digestion shift during midlife
-Practical strategies for managing bloating, constipation, and hydration
-The benefits of vaginal estrogen and advocating for your own care
-How small lifestyle changes can make a big impact on overall health
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
1:51 how the conversation is different for women
5:49 clinical presentations for thyroid issues
13:39 struggling with constipation
22:15 the importance of chewing your food
28:33 different types of fiber
36:22 stool consistency
43:10 making small changes for big impact
49:15 understanding bloating
57:59 good and bad stress
58:51 rapid fire questions
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CONNECT WITH SUSAN
IG: https://www.instagram.com/sclintonpt/
Website: https://ltiphysio.com/
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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Told to slow down during pregnancy & postpartum? Not necessarily! 🏃♀️💪"
It's research update time again with @exerciseandpregnancy!
In this episode, Margie Davenport, Associate Professor at the @ualberta & former national team athlete, joins us again to give another update on research in pregnancy and postpartum exercise including: the
🔹2025 Canadian guideline for physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep throughout the first year post partum (hot off the presses!)
🔹@bjsm_bmj Special Issue on Postpartum Physical Activity
Dr. Davenport is leading the charge in making exercise guidelines more inclusive so women at ALL levels can move safely during pregnancy & beyond
We get into:
🔹 Why movement matters during pregnancy (yes, even for elite athletes!)
🔹 The impact of mental health & anxiety on postpartum recovery
🔹 How sleep can make or break your return to sport
🔹 When to see a pelvic floor PT (hint: sooner than you think!)
🔹 The biggest myths about pregnancy & exercise that need to go 👋
Whether you're chasing a podium or just trying to stay active through pregnancy, this episode is a MUST-LISTEN. 🎧
What’s the worst pregnancy/postpartum fitness advice you’ve ever gotten? Drop it below! ⬇️😅
PregnancyFitness #PostpartumAthlete #PelvicHealth #ReturnToRun #WomenInSport #MomRunner #PregnantAndStrong #PostpartumRecovery #PelvicFloorPT #StrongMoms #activemompodcast #paglianopodcast
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
2:45 setting up the guidelines
5:49 the importance of early movement
10:30 getting the new guidelines to OB/BYNs
13:03 get active questionnaire for pregnancy
19:55 gatekeeping of information
25:14 variability in practice patterns
27:08 the impact of sleep
34:00 impact of exercise
36:53 addressing diastasis recti
42:25 elite athletes in postpartum
47:35 traveling to Nepal
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/exerciseandpregnancy/
Website: exerciseandpregnancy.ca
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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"I just need to lose the baby weight."
"Maybe I should cut carbs."
"Why does eating feel so damn complicated?"
If you’ve ever felt trapped in diet culture, food guilt, or confusion over what’s actually healthy, this episode is for you. I sat down with Laura Ligos aka @thesassydietitian, registered dietitian who helps active women fuel their bodies without falling into restrictive traps.
She’s the founder of The Sassy Dietitian and co-founder of @unconventional.collaborative, a mastermind for health pros looking to elevate their practice.
We get real about:
🔥 Breaking generational food habit & how we were raised around food still affects us
🔥 Fixing your relationship with food so eating isn’t a constant battle
🔥 Ditching the “get your body back” mentality postpartum (your body isn’t lost!)
🔥 Why weight ≠ health and what actually matters
🔥 Progress over perfection—because perfect eating doesn’t exist
🔥 Getting kids involved in food choices without diet culture creeping in
🔥 Low stomach acid & its surprising impact on digestion
🔥 Supplements—do you really need them, or just expensive pee?
This episode is packed with practical tips, no-BS nutrition advice, & food freedom real talk. If you’re tired of stressing over every bite & just want to feel good in your body, this one’s a must-listen.
What’s one food rule you grew up with that you’re ready to let go of? Drop it below! ⬇️
FoodFreedom #DitchDietCulture #PostpartumHealth #WomensWellness #NutritionMatters #TheSassyDietitian #ActiveMom #HealthyNotPerfect #activemompodcast #paglianopodcast
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:20 overcoming diet culture from our moms
7:40 “get your body back” postpartum
13:05 supporting moms in their postpartum bodies
22:10 working with a registered dietician
28:23 feeding ourselves and out kids
35:55 small steps making big changes
40:15 common depletions in nutrition
47:33 common questions and myths
54:20 the right provider for the right issues
59:50 The Unconventional Collaborative
68:05 rapid fire questions
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CONNECT WITH LAURA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/unconventional.collaborative/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesassydietitian/
Website: unconventionalcollaborative.com
Website: https://thesassydietitian.com/
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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🔥 Why did no one tell us pelvic health could be this complicated…AND this important? 🔥
If you’ve ever been brushed off with “it’s just hormones” or “that’s normal after kids”—this episode is for YOU. I sat down with the incredible @dr.sinead—Canadian physiotherapist, researcher, twin mama, & global expert in women’s pelvic health. 🩵
With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Dufour is a founding partner @thewomb.ca, a faculty member @mcmasteru, & global speaker/consultant for @fifaworldcup, @theurospot, & @lansinohusa
In this episode, she’s breaking down myths & dropping truth bombs about why pelvic health care is LONG overdue for a serious upgrade.
We get REAL about:
✨ How having twins changed her entire approach to postpartum care
✨ Why virtual pelvic health might be better than in-person (yes, really)
✨ The TRUTH about relaxin (spoiler: it’s not the bad guy) & how it ACTUALLY impacts pain
✨ Why so many of us feel like perimenopause is just postpartum 2.0
✨ The massive gaps in treating pelvic girdle pain—& what we need to do NOW
✨ How elite athletes are flipping the script on postpartum recovery (& what we can learn from them)
This convo is packed with evidence-based tips, clinical insights, & some serious mic-drop moments. 💥
Whether you’re a mom, runner, physio, or just tired of being told to “just do your Kegels”—you need this one in your ears.
🎧 Tune in and let me know—What’s something YOU wish someone told YOU about pelvic health before pregnancy, postpartum, or perimenopause?👇👇👇
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
4:08 the evolution of virtual care
8:56 push back to virtual care
14:20 looking for the gaps in care
21:13 pelvic girdle pain in different stages
25:15 explaining relaxin and pain response
31:25 how recommendations for exercise have changed
38:08 elite athletes coming back after pregnancy
42:50 obstetrical anal injuries
50:53 access to pelvic health care
56:25 addressing c-sections
59:07 rapid fire questions
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH SINEAD
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.sinead/
Website: www.thewomb.ca
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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Ever had a run turn into a full-on therapy session? 🏃♀️💬
That’s exactly how @mileswithmomspodcast was born—out of the raw, unfiltered convos that happen when mother runners hit the pavement together.
From mom guilt to finding balance, these four incredible women—@themotherrunners @motherhood_running @burpeesandburpcloths & @watch_oliviarun—are building a space where no mom has to run (or navigate motherhood) alone.
In this episode of the #ActiveMomPodcast, we dive into:
🔹 The power of community in motherhood & running
🔹 The real struggles (and wins!) of balancing fitness & family
🔹 How culture shifts are changing the way moms approach exercise
🔹 Why YOU are the author of your motherhood experience
Plus, you might recognize @themotherrunners & @burpeesandburpcloths from their solo episodes—now they’re back with their powerhouse team!
What’s the best conversation you’ve ever had on a run?
Drop it in the comments! 👇🏽✨
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
4:50 mom guilt for running moms
9:22 culture shift in moms working out
13:56 running through pregnant
18:02 handling postpartum return to exercise
25:01 maintaining your identity after kids
33:27 transitioning from survival to thriving
40:00 setting goals in chaos
45:13 goals for the podcast
48:46 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH THE MOMS
IG: https://www.instagram.com/mileswithmomspodcast/
Whitney: https://www.instagram.com/themotherrunners/
Shanna: https://www.instagram.com/motherhood_running/
Tricia: https://www.instagram.com/burpeesandburpcloths/
Olivia: https://www.instagram.com/watch_oliviarun/
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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"I thought I knew my body—until pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause rewrote the rules. 🤯"
In this episode, I sit down with legendary climber Beth Rodden, a powerhouse who’s spent nearly 30 years redefining what’s possible in climbing.
From crushing first ascents to facing the unexpected challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause, Beth is opening up about the realities many athletes don’t talk about.
We dive into:
🧗♀️ Climbing through pregnancy (what actually works?)
🤕 The postpartum surprises no one warns you about
🔍 How to troubleshoot symptoms that won’t just go away
🩸 Perimenopause—how familiar issues keep coming back
💪 Navigating prolapse & the mental game of returning to sport
📝 Her journey to writing a book & changing the conversation for women in climbing
Beth is pushing boundaries beyond climbing—she’s advocating for all women in sport to have the knowledge and support they deserve.
🎧 Hit play now! Then tell me—what’s something about pregnancy, postpartum, or perimenopause that totally caught you off guard? Let’s talk! ⬇️
ActiveMomPodcast #BethRodden #WomenWhoClimb #PregnancyAthlete #PostpartumRecovery #Perimenopause #ProlapseAwareness #ClimbingLife #AthleteMotherhood #StrongMoms
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
1:57 women in the climbing scene
4:18 judgement around climbing while pregnant
8:50 returning to climbing postpartum
13:30 not knowing what is normal
19:29 being a trailblazer in the climbing space
21:20 concerns with climbing and perimenopause
24:17 public reaction to being open about symptoms
28:15 finding a provider
32:20 how climbing has changed
34:42 writing a book
38:16 challenges women face in climbing
41:00 having the menopause conversation
45:48 rapid fire questions
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The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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What if we could prevent major pelvic floor injuries before they even happen?
🤔 In this episode, I sit down with biomedical engineer Dr. Mariana Mastering, whose groundbreaking research on the pelvic floor began with one simple yet profound question: "Mariana, are you incontinent?"
This curiosity led her from medical school to biomechanics, exploring the complexities of intra-abdominal pressure, incontinence, & childbirth-related pelvic floor injuries.
Her PhD research @uofmichigan reveals how the birth canal stretches, offering invaluable insights that could change the way we approach pelvic health & injury prevention.
We talk about:
🔹 Understanding the normal range of pelvic health
🔹 Translating research into practical applications
🔹 The variable causes of prolapse
🔹 Why Kegels aren’t always the answer
🔹 Capacity demand & pelvic floor health
🔹 Reducing the risk of birth injuries
🔹 How age affects birth-related injuries
🔹 The biomechanics of childbirth
Have you ever wondered how biomechanics could change the way we approach postpartum health?
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
6:24 understanding the pelvic floor
11:14 pathology of prolapse
16:23 findings of their research
21:45 potential effects of evulsion
27:02 explaining capacity demand
32:45 working towards preventative measures
38:57 pelvic floor injuries with c-sections
43:05 increased birth injuries with age
48:39 research looking at time of birth
51:33 racal differences in birth
55:36 connections between clinic and research
57:40 upcoming research
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
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Website: https://carriepagliano.com
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LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianamasteling/
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
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There’s SO much advice out there about running postpartum.
Some of it’s solid, but let’s be real—crowdsourcing tips from other moms (or even asking ChatGPT 👀) isn’t the same as getting real, evidence-based guidance. 🔥
In this solo episode, I’m breaking down everything you need to know about running during pregnancy and returning postpartum—without making common mistakes that lead to leaks, heaviness, or pain. We’ll talk about:
✅ The Mother Runner identity—what it means & how to rebuild it
✅ When it’s actually safe to start running (hint: it’s NOT just about time)
✅ Signs your body is ready—and the red flags you can’t ignore 🚩
✅ Postpartum running screens—worth it or overhyped?
✅ Underactive vs. overactive pelvic floor—why Kegels aren’t always the fix
✅ Which activities to start with + why strength training is a game-changer 💪
Bottom line: A structured return-to-run plan isn’t about “waiting six weeks and hoping for the best.” It’s about setting your body up for success so you can run strong, symptom-free, and for the long haul.
Did you follow a plan when returning to running postpartum, or did you just wing it? Let’s talk in the comments! 👇🏼
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:45 what to do when the general advice doesn’t work for you
5:15 Why the 12 week recommendation?
8:27 signs that you’re ready
14:30 general consensus of what you should do
15:34 strengthening core & pelvic floor muscles
18:37 starting with low impact activities?
23:36 using a structured plan
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The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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Today, I’m chatting with Kristin Revere, founder of Gold Coast Doulas and host of the Ask the Doulas podcast. Kristin is an Elite certified birth and postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, childbirth educator, and co-author of Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby. We dive into everything doulas—what they do, who they help, and why more people are using them.
If you’ve ever wondered whether a doula could make a difference in your birth or postpartum experience, this one’s for you!
We talk about:
-when your birth doesn’t go as planned
-you don’t know what you don’t know
-who can use a doula
-building your care team
-different types of doulas
-shift in public awareness
-what to look for in a doula
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
8:30 what it means to have a doula
12:04 when to find a doula
16:25 traits of a doula-friendly facility
18:53 how to find the right doula for you
23:09 pregnancy versus postpartum doula
27:20 increase in use of doulas
33:03 options when access is limited
38:24 top tips for working with a doula
41:12 Ask the Doulas podcast
42:03 Kristin’s book
44:31 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH KRISTIN
IG: https://www.instagram.com/goldcoastdoulas/
Website: www.goldcoastdoulas.com
Podcast: www.askthedoulas.com
Book: www.supportedbook.com
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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Today, I sit down with Dr. Hannah Cabré, PhD, RDN—a researcher, registered dietitian, and exercise physiologist specializing in women’s health. From hormonal contraception to protein intake as we age, we break down the science and practical strategies you need to know. If you're an athlete, active mom, or just navigating women's health, this one's for you!
We cover:
-Protein intake & why it’s critical for women
-Supplements (creatine, calcium, vitamin D & more)
-Hormonal contraception & athletic performance
-Perimenopause, menopause & cardiovascular risks
-Should you cycle sync your workouts?
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
2:50 diving into protein
8:03 cardiovascular risk during menopause
13:30 supplements in peri/menopause
22:21 calcium and vitamin D supplementation
24:40 supplements without data support
28:19 getting bloodwork as a baseline
31:34 contraception 101
39:19 cycle syncing our activity
42:50 contraceptives for symptom management
45:40 RED-s, oral contraceptives, and menstrual cycle
51:22 research funding for menopause
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH HANNAH
X: @HannahCabreRD
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-e-cabre-phd
Website: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Hannah-Cabre
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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🏃♀️ Today, I chat with Cristina Snyder, ultramarathoner, stay-at-home mom, and registered nurse, about her incredible journey running marathons in all 50 states while balancing pregnancy, postpartum, and family life.
✨ We dive into:
- Running through pregnancy & postpartum
- Strength training & body changes after childbirth
- Balancing fueling for running & trying to conceive
- Finding the right race & building a support system
- Cristina’s advice for first-time moms
⏱ Time Stamps:
1:00 Introduction
4:04 Getting pregnant as a runner
7:30 Running marathons in all 50 states
10:17 The role of strength training
14:35 Running in pregnancy
16:21 Expectations postpartum
18:34 Knowing she needed pelvic PT
24:55 Seasonality of sport
26:30 Racing between pregnancies
29:45 Nutrition for running & postpartum
36:18 Second pregnancy running
44:25 Picking the right race
47:34 Advice for first-time moms
CONNECT WITH CARRIE:
📸 Instagram: @carriepagliano
🌐 Website: carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH CRISTINA:
📸 Instagram: @cristinax50
👟 Whether you're a runner, a mom, or both—Cristina’s story will inspire you to find joy in the journey! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more amazing conversations. #RunningMom #PostpartumFitness #MarathonGoals
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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Today, I speak with Dr. Anietie Ukpe-Wallace, PT, DPT, also known as Tia. She is an orthopedic and pelvic health physical therapist who specializes in providing a continuum of care and support from pregnancy loss to postpartum all while emphasizing the importance of self-care. After her own chronic struggles surrounding her pelvic floor and multiple miscarriages she has grown a love for learning and understanding this part of the body that is rarely talked about and sometimes even misunderstood. She is currently a Doctor of Physical Therapy in Oakland, CA where she offers both telehealth and clinic based services through her practice, Self-Care Physio. In addition, she is the creator of Tending to Your Womb, a soon to be book and online platform and blog offering wisdom around caring for the womb through all stages of life. Tia is an amateur pole artist, rollerskater, and budding herbal student. She is a wife, mother to her 10 year old daughter and a cat mom.
We talk about:
-pregnancy loss
-learning from grief
-having conversations about pregnancy loss
-the roll of pelvic PT in miscarriage
-caring for the body after pregnancy loss
-utilizing breath work
-finding movement that works
-providing support after a loss
-different types of grief
-emotions surrounding peri/menopause
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
6:30 learning from grief
9:33 creating a safe space to talk about miscarriage
15:02 physical changed with miscarriages
18:50 avoiding the “wrong” thing
23:23 return to activity
27:51 getting into pole sport and rollerskating
32:20 avoiding re-traumatization as a provider
35:20 advice for supporting someone after loss
44:30 changes in quality of life
47:30 the grief with perimenopause and menopause
51:01 writing a book
55:00 unexpected factors on fertility
58:29 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH ANIETIE
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selfcarephysio/
Website: selfcarephysio.com
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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Jessica has been a physical therapist in Portland, OR, since 2002, helping elite athletes—including pros and Olympians—get back to peak performance. With a holistic approach combining pelvic health, core strength, gait mechanics, and orthopedic care, Jessica’s mission is to empower patients to return to what they love most.
When she’s not helping others, she’s hitting the trails, roads, and tracks herself! 🌟
In this conversation, we dive into:
🔹 Finding pelvic health
🔹 Becoming a better runner as you age
🔹 Key differences between pro and recreational runners
🔹 Changes in the industry since the 2000s
🔹 Lifestyle factors impacting pelvic floor health
🔹 “Pushing through” vs. listening to your body
🔹 Postpartum perspective shifts
🔹 Stress management alternatives
🔹 Core work during pregnancy
🔹 Using diagnostic ultrasound
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH JESSICA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessica.w.dorrington/
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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🎙️ The Active Mom Podcast welcomes Marina Petter Rodrigues, a pelvic health physical therapist and researcher at the University of Ottawa. Currently working at the Motor Function Measurement Lab with Dr. Linda McLean, Marina leads groundbreaking research on urinary incontinence in runners.
Topics We Cover:
🏃 Pelvic floor strength and its role in running
💡 Moving beyond Kegels—what really works
🔍 Prevention-focused approaches to urinary incontinence
⚙️ Improving tools for clinicians
📚 Exploring SUI in para-athletes
🩺 Collaborative care between ortho and pelvic floor specialists
🛠️ Using pessaries and other devices
Time Stamps:
1:00 – Introduction
3:56 – Pelvic floor muscles & urinary incontinence
8:05 – It’s more than Kegels
18:02 – Improving levator ani function
21:00 – How clinicians assess patients
27:55 – Using ultrasound in treatment
50:06 – Urinary incontinence in para-athletes
57:55 – Looking ahead in research
CONNECT WITH MARINA:
📸 Instagram: @fisiopelvicamarina
CONNECT WITH ME:
📸 Instagram: @carriepagliano
🌐 Website: carriepagliano.com
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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New on The Active Mom Podcast
🎙️We open Season 4 of the podcast catching up with @dr.christina_prevett—pelvic health physiotherapist, competitive weightlifter, CrossFit athlete, mom of two, & total powerhouse for strength training across the lifespan. (rumor has it she bought a Garmin watch & is now a runner too !?!)💪✨
Dr. Prevett is deep in a postdoctoral fellowship studying resistance training in the perinatal space and its impact on pelvic floor health. Spoiler: her insights are game-changing for active moms & the pros supporting them.
We dive into:
🔹 Balancing research with real-world practice
🔹 Preventing diastasis recti (the dreaded ab gap)
🔹 Staying strong with impact through pregnancy & postpartum
🔹 Shifting from fear of symptoms to confidence in your body
🔹 Cutting through the noise with simplified fitness advice
🔹 Why sleep actually matters more than you think
💬 Ever wondered if strength training is safe during pregnancy or postpartum? We’re breaking it all down. Tune in now!
Time Stamps:
1:00 – Introduction
3:41 – Christina’s PhD & postdoctoral work
9:30 – Deconditioning during pregnancy
15:50 – The importance of impact
23:12 – Maintaining impact from youth to menopause
32:15 – Fewer restrictions, more empowerment
46:23 – Running a half marathon postpartum
57:45 – Personalized care & evolving recommendations
65:40 – Changes with menopause
Connect with Christina:
📸 Instagram: @dr.christina_prevett
🌐 Website: Exercise and Pregnancy
🏋️♀️ Barbell Mamas: @thebarbellmamas
Connect with Carrie:
📸 Instagram: @carriepagliano
🌐 Website: carriepagliano.com
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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Coming in at #1 on our list of top podcasts for 2024 is my conversation with Dr. Ashley Winter.
Today, I speak with Dr. Ashley Winter, Board certified urologist who specializes in sexual medicine and postpartum hormones. After realizing that many of the common concerns that patients were brining to her clinic were not being addressed by the information she was being taught, she decided to do a fellowship in sexual disfunction. After working in managed health for five years following her fellowship, she decided to branch out into the tech side of medicine to help improve sexual health care for everyone.
-foray into parenthood
-normal hormone levels
-failures in postpartum care
-impacts of estrogen
-knowing when it’s something else
-topical estrogen and breastfeeding
-finding the right provider
-the benefits of Telehealth
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
7:33 parallels of hormones levels in pregnancy and postpartum
16:00 after the baby comes
22:30 genitourinary symptoms in lactation
25:24 barriers to obtaining vaginal estrogen
34:50 finding the right provider
45:02 listening to patients
50:33 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH ASHLEY
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleygwinter/
Twitter at @ashleygwinter
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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Coming in at #2 on our list of top podcasts for 2024 is my conversation with Munira Hudani.
Today I speak with Munira Hudani, a Pre- and Post-Natal physiotherapist in Canada, and an emerging leader for the management of Diastasis Rectus Abdominis. After years of frustration in landing inconsistent results with her clients, and the dissatisfaction in having to say “we just don’t have enough research right now,” Munira began to challenge the conventional method to managing DRA. She realized that part of the inconsistent results came down to how DRA was being conceptualized. She started practicing with a different set of principles which improved outcomes. She has now compiled all of her knowledge and experience into a new framework that revolutionizes how we conceptualize, assess, and manage DRA. She is passionately committed to transferring this knowledge to both professionals and patients so they can finally make sense of the steps to take when navigating this condition.
We talk about:
-learning about diastasis recti
-separating DR from back pain and other dysfunctions
-DR is not preventable
-factors that lead to long-term issues
-management of DR
-problems with the research
-Is the gap bad?
-feeling at home in your body
-targeting the transverse abdominis
-experiencing pregnancy and motherhood
-letting go of expectations
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
7:05 defining diastasis recti
10:50 prevention of DR
13:45 fear mongering in pelvic health
17:30 predicting long-term issues
22:00 what the research says
27:00 explaining distortion
31:20 Is the gap bad?
40:05 creating personalized care
41:00 being a new mom
48:33 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH MUNIRA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/munirahudanipt/
Website: https://www.munirahudanipt.com/
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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🎙️ Coming in at #3 on our list of top podcasts for 2024!
If you’re navigating pelvic organ prolapse after baby, this episode is a must-listen. 💡
I sit down with Margo Kwiatkowski, aka @postpartum_prolapse, an orthopedic & pelvic health PT, to dive into the physical AND mental challenges of POP.
Diagnosed after her first baby in 2021, Margo turned her experience into a mission to educate, empower, & normalize postpartum changes. 🌟
We cover it all:
🔹 Preparing for pregnancy vs. the unexpected
🔹 Learning about pelvic floor therapy
🔹 Being heard (or not!) postpartum
🔹 Shifting organs, mental health & calming the nervous system
🔹 Reducing fears, symptoms & embracing recovery
✨ BONUS: Since recording, Margo’s delivered baby #2 & continues to share her story! 🍼
Whether you’re a new mom or a pelvic health advocate, this episode is packed with relatable stories, expert insights, & hope. ❤️
👉 Hit play now and let’s #NormalizePostpartum together!
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
2:56 learning about pelvic health
5:40 pregnancy as a PT
10:10 discovering she had prolapse
15:00 validating patients’ feelings
20:30 ah-ha moments from pelvic health
28:19 pessaries
34:25 “Are my organs going to go back?”
40:49 dealing with perimenopause
43:30 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH MARGO
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/postpartum_pop_pt/
Website: https://www.p4moms.com/
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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Coming in at #4 on our list of top podcasts for 2024 is my solo episode discussing how soon you can get back to workouts after delivery.
🎙️ When Can I Work Out After Baby? 🤔
Postpartum fitness is one of the hottest questions I get—DMs, emails, sidelines at kid activities, you name it.
And guess what? There’s no magic “ready date” 🤯 (sorry, not sorry). But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered in today’s solo podcast episode. 🏋️♀️✨
We’ll dive into:
👉 General guidelines to ease back in
👉 Walking: your underrated BFF 🚶♀️
👉 The REAL deal on returning to running (can I say coordination & strength?)
👉 Why energy deficiency postpartum is a THING 😴
👉 Adjusting your readiness screen to REAL LIFE
👉 Surviving the chaos of year one (because WOW).
Listen now and get the scoop on how to start moving safely—without the guilt trip or overwhelm. 🎧💪
💡 Pro Tip: Always check in with a medical pro, but if they don’t “get it,” this episode is your new go-to.
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:00 returning to run advice
4:34 soft tissue healing time
6:08 adapting to different phases
12:45 the roll of your transverse abdominals
20:40 after maternity leave
24:20 listener questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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🎙️ Coming in hot at #5 on our list of top podcasts for 2024: My solo episode tackling one of the most DEBATED postpartum fitness questions:
Do you REALLY have to wait 12 weeks to start running after baby? 🏃♀️
After 25 years of experience as a pelvic floor PT working with postpartum moms (& as someone who’s been there postpartum), I've read the research, talked to the experts, & lived the reality.
Here’s the scoop: the "12-week guideline” might be helpful for SOME, but it’s definitely not a one-size-fits-all answer.
In this episode, I break down:
✔️ Where the 12-week guideline comes from (& if it applies to you)
✔️ Why pelvic floor education is changing postpartum recovery
✔️ What we can learn from pro athletes vs. the rest of us mere mortals
✔️ Managing prolapse, leakage, & scaling exercises without losing your mind
✔️ The mental side of running postpartum: motivations, identity, & starting where you are
If you’re a mom trying to navigate the chaos of “when to run,” this episode has your back (& your pelvic floor). 🙌
👉 Listen now —& let’s keep rewriting the postpartum running playbook together.
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:04 recommendations pre-2019
11:13 the current view
16:51 remembering mental health
19:30 where to find information
24:25 who needs to wait 12 weeks?
29:50 the symptoms
37:20 doing the things to help your symptoms
45:24 what to do when you return to run
51:06 what to do next
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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🚨 She’s back! We’re thrilled to welcome the incredible Dr. Kimberley Johnson, PhD, aka @wildmatrescence, back to the show for our Season 3 Finale! 🎉✨
Kimberley is a psychologist specializing in perinatal and reproductive health concerns, including:
🌟 Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders
🌟 Perinatal trauma & loss
🌟 Pelvic floor conditions
🌟 Infertility
🌟 Reproductive transitions
In Episode 14 (May 2022), she shared her journey navigating postpartum prolapse & a pelvic floor avulsion injury as a pro cyclist & PhD student. And now? SO much has changed! 💪
This episode dives into:
➡️ Kimberley’s growing family (hello, 2 kids! 👶👦)
➡️ Juggling pregnancy, parenting, & professional growth
➡️ Moving TWICE & staying active with a toddler & kindergartener 🚴♀️🎿
We also get into her groundbreaking research on childbirth-related pelvic floor injuries, mental health, & improving patient-provider communication during pregnancy and postpartum.
And, of course, Kimberley opens up about her adventures as a mom—mountain biking, hiking, camping, & (hopefully) Nordic skiing her way through New England with her family! 🏔️
✨ Topics we cover:
✅ Birth injuries & recovery
✅ Deciding to have another child after prolapse
✅ Staying active with kids
✅ Pessaries & prolapse treatment
✅ Medical gaslighting & finding the right provider
✅ Prolapse grading, education, & informed consent
This episode is packed with valuable insights for moms, providers, & anyone passionate about perinatal health. 🎧 Take a listen now & join the conversation!
💡 Tag a friend who needs this!
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
5:11 getting pregnant after prolapse
11:20 treating birth injuries
17:45 pain as physical, mental, and emotional
24:17 where people are finding information
33:10 exploring what is “normal”
36:55 dealing with compulsions
43:50 anatomical versus symptomatic prolapse
47:10 was it there before birth?
54:45 how providers can support in mental health
65:05 how to find a mental health provider
67:05 developing pelvic health literacy
72:10 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH KIMBERLY
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildmatrescence/
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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💥 New Episode Alert! 💥
Today I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Carey Rothschild, Clinical Associate Professor at @ucf.edu & lead author of the groundbreaking Clinical Commentary: "Maximizing Running Participation and Performance Through Menopause" (published in @jwphptofficial, April/June 2023). 🙌
With 25+ years in orthopedics & sports medicine, Dr. Rothschild brings expertise in female athlete health, menopause, & running injuries—& she’s recently earned her @menopause_society certification! (Congrats, Carey! 🎉)
As an avid runner, triathlete, Boston Marathon finisher, & mom of 3 sporty kids, Dr. Rothschild knows firsthand how to balance it all while staying active through every life stage. 💪
We dive into:
🔹 Perimenopause awareness for active women
🔹 Physical therapy’s role in perimenopause & menopause care
🔹 Frozen shoulder, low estrogen, & tendon health
🔹 Bone health, impact, lifting heavy & running in peri & menopause
🔹 Sleep changes & nutrition needs in perimenopause
🔹 Low energy availability in peri/menopause & recovery strategies
…and so much more! Don’t miss this insightful conversation packed with tips for thriving through menopause & beyond!
🎧 Tune in now and level up your menopause knowledge!
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
5:50 where providers should broaden their knowledge
8:48 cardiovascular impacts
12:40 changes to training
22:04 lifting weights versus jumping
25:00 what is “lifting heavy”?
33:18 nutrition and endocrine system
37:55 low estrogen states
42:41 top simple tips
51:30 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH CAREY
Website: https://healthprofessions.ucf.edu/person/carey-rothschild/
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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What if your postpartum wasn't the picture of straight-forward perfection?
Today, we welcome back Amy Leedham, aka @amy_the_punisher former pro trail runner, a sustainability consultant, who recently welcomed her 2nd child!
Amy joined us in Season 1 to talk about “The Postpartum Experience No One Wants to Read About but Should,” a piece she wrote in 2021 after the birth of her 1st child, highlighting the physical complications she faced attempting to return to trail running & activity.
We chat about the real challenges of pregnancy & postpartum recovery.
For over 5 years, Amy’s journey with two pregnancies & her return to running has been filled with ups, downs, & unexpected lessons.
Her story shows a very different side of postpartum recovery, far from the idealized images we often see.
We cover:
🔹Doing everything "right" yet still facing complications
🔹Recovering from post-birth injuries
🔹Building a supportive postpartum team
🔹Adding strength training to recovery
🔹Navigating shifts in identity as a mom
🔹Prioritizing rest & recovery
🔹Finding time for yourself
🔹Using vaginal estradiol while breastfeeding
🔹Balancing childcare and active time with kids
Amy’s story is a must-hear for anyone navigating their own postpartum journey & looking for encouragement & real, practical insights.
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
3:36 journey to returning to run
10:11 navigating a second pregnancy
15:40 being open about her experience
22:39 second pregnancy differences
30:45 getting care postpartum
42:55 postpartum during covid times versus “normal” times
51:50 layers of a mom’s experience
57:57 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH AMY
IG: https://www.instagram.com/amy_the_punisher/
Website: www.amythepunisher.com
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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Today, we're thrilled to welcome back @paulina.balboa to the show!
A former MMA athlete, PhD student based in Cologne, Germany, owner of @pi.physio, & mom of 2, Paulina just welcomed her second child a few weeks ago!
(Don't miss Paulina's first appearance on the podcast, Season 2, August 18, 2023.)
Paulina brings a wealth of knowledge on female athletes & cultural differences surrounding pregnant & postpartum athletes.
Her quest for information on staying active during pregnancy sparked a journey into researching how different cultures approach athletic pregnancies.
Recently, she published groundbreaking research on resistance training during menopause & the benefits of a high-protein diet.
Here’s what we dive into:
🔹 Her experience with a 2nd pregnancy
🔹 Focusing research on perimenopause
🔹 Her background in MMA
🔹 The importance of protein for women
🔹 How resistance training supports health
🔹 Preventing age-related health issues
🔹 Breaking down myths: no ‘bad’ exercises
🔹 Getting started with resistance training
This episode is packed with insights for women navigating the demands of athleticism, motherhood, & wellness!
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
4:30 struggling to get treated for perimenopause
8:06 importance of protein in diet
19:20 range of perimenopause in women
23:35 determining what “high protein” means
29:30 exercise to compliment resistance training
34:25 staying strong for grandchildren
38:55 her own postpartum journey
40:00 bioidentical hormone replacement therapy
47:20 first steps to take
51:12 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH PAULINA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/paulina.balboa/
Website: www.pi-physio.de
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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In today’s episode, I sit down with @drjocelynwallace, a physical therapist, Level 2 @CrossFit Trainer, & toddler mom, to discuss her personal & professional journey through fibroids, high-risk pregnancy, & hysterectomy.
Having undergone 2 open myomectomies, a C-section, & ultimately a total hysterectomy, Dr. Wallace shares invaluable insights on healing after major surgery, managing fibroids as a young mom, & navigating early perimenopause.
In this episode, we cover:
🔹Living with fibroids & the journey to motherhood
🔹The decision-making process behind a hysterectomy
🔹Hysterectomy recovery & onset of surgical perimenopause
🔹Key post-surgery care tips
🔹How to manage a missed diagnosis
🔹The challenges of a high-risk pregnancy
🔹Where to find reliable information on fibroids & navigating return to activity after pelvic surgery
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
4:15 getting a fibroid diagnosis
9:10 choices for treatment early on
13:50 the missed diagnosis
16:40 having a background in strength training
18:17 high-risk pregnancy after fibroids
25:20 having a planned c-section after abdominal surgery
37:08 running with fibroids
42:40 choices surrounding hysterectomies
50:01 providers who play to people’s fears
53:20 differential diagnosis in perimenopause
57:00 recovery after hysterectomy
64:15 resistance training after hysterectomy
70:45 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH JOCELYN
IG: https://www.instagram.com/drjocelynwallace/
Website: drjocelynwallace.com
Free Questionnaire: https://drjocelynwallace.myflodesk.com/free-questionnaire
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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On today’s episode, I chat with Dr. Tricia DeNardis, aka @burpeesandburpcloths She's a physical therapist, pregnancy & postpartum exercise specialist, & mom of 3! 👶👧👦 (& a zero dark 30 exerciser who shares the ups raising kids while trying to stay fit, strong & sane!)
Tricia shares her journey to becoming a pelvic floor PT & how motherhood inspired her mission to help other active moms thrive.
Tricia is also a @pregnant.postpartum.athlete certified coach
Exciting news: Since we recorded, Tricia is now a co-host for @mileswithmomspodcast alongside friend of the show, @themotherrunners, as well as @motherhood_running, & @watch_oliviarun! Be sure to support these amazing #motherrunners
We dive into:
🔹 A day in the life with 3 kids, training for an ultra & 4:30am workouts
🔹 The myth of “non-compliance” for moms with home exercise programming
🔹 Returning to work as a mom & how to keep exercising
🔹 Conquering mom guilt
🔹 Why mom-life balance is a myth
🔹 Adding impact workouts you love
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
7:10 shifting to pelvic health
12:30 exercising around your kids’ schedules
18:45 meeting moms where there are at
23:49 switching “hats”
28:18 finding workouts you love
34:05 setting easy habits and workouts you enjoy
39:30 training for an ultra marathon
44:30 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH TRICIA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/burpeesandburpcloths/
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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In today’s episode, I sit down with Sara Perelmuter, a medical student and future OBGYN, who is already leading innovations in the field of sexual medicine. As president of the Sexual Medicine Research Team and with over seven peer-reviewed publications, Sara’s latest work, "Genitourinary Syndrome of Lactation: A New Perspective on Postpartum and Lactation-Related Genitourinary Symptoms," introduces a new term encompassing genitourinary symptoms related to low estrogen during the postpartum and lactation periods.
Sara’s passion for women’s health is deeply personal—her own struggle with pelvic pain during intercourse led to her diagnosis of hypertonic overactive pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. The medical gaslighting and dismissal she experienced, along with her feminist values and love for physiology, motivated her to pursue a career dedicated to improving women's sexual health. In this episode, Sara discusses the importance of education, accessibility, and awareness in empowering women to take control of their own bodies.
We cover topics including:
🔹Role of estrogen in postpartum & during lactation
🔹Innovative research on reproductive organs and genitourinary symptoms
🔹Addressing painful intercourse & pelvic pain at all stages of life
🔹Need to change med school curricula to better include women’s health issues
🔹Understanding hormone fluctuations throughout a woman’s life
🔹How to effectively communicate with your healthcare provider about sexual/reproductive health in postpartum, before & beyond
🔹Collaborative care approaches for treating pelvic floor dysfunction
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:55 the roll of estrogen
8:23 parallels between different conditions
15:50 innovation in the field
23:37 vaginal estrogen in lactation
31:40 postpartum versus lactation
41:08 signs and symptoms
46:50 muscular versus hormonal
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH SARA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/sara.perelmuter/
The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
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On today’s episode, I speak with Dr. Todd Davenport, professor and Chair in the Department of Physical Therapy at University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. He is a scientific advisor to the Workwell Foundation and Chair of Long Covid Physio.
His research involves why some people don't get better following an illness.
We dive deep into how chronic fatigue, long COVID, & chronic pain impact the pelvic floor, discussing essential tips for a safe return to exercise after a COVID-19 infection.
Topics covered include:
🔹Safe exercise for post-COVID recovery
🔹Recognizing when exercise is doing more harm than good
🔹How to seek help & advocate for your health
🔹Understanding chronic fatigue & how it affects exertion
🔹The connection between ME/CFS & long COVID
🔹Athlete challenges with healthcare providers
Listen in to learn how to safely navigate exercise, chronic fatigue, & long-term COVID recovery with current evidence!
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
4:00 explaining ME/CFS
9:15 crossover of symptoms
14:55 starting with treatment
20:00 COVID and Long COVID recovery
27:20 where to start with treatment
32:30 listening to your body
37:49 where to look for help
41:44 hope for the future
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH TODD
Twitter: @sunsopeningband
University (day job): www.pacific.edu/dpt
Workwell Foundation (scientific consulting): https://workwellfoundation.org/
Workwell Health (clinical practice): https://wwhealth.co/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
On today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Rachel Tinius, an Associate Professor at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky, to discuss her groundbreaking research on the benefits of exercise during pregnancy.
Dr. Tinius has dedicated her career to studying the impact of physical activity on maternal & infant health outcomes, developing community-based interventions for pregnant/postpartum women, especially those in marginalized communities.
Her innovative work identified a critical gap in evidence-based exercise interventions for this demographic, leading her to create the mobile app BumptUp®.
The app is designed to provide trustworthy physical activity guidance for women during & after pregnancy, promoting health & wellness at every stage of motherhood.
We talk about:
-reasons for inactivity in pregnancy
-creating BumptUp
-changing guidelines over the years
-reaching underserved communities
-the power of an app
-activity affecting pregnancy outcomes
-pregnancy as a time for new habits
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
5:35 inactivity in pregnancy
8:17 creating BumptUp
12:45 what makes BumptUp special
16:45 pilot study
20:20 meeting people where they are
23:54 her experiences with pregnancy
27:35 influences of parents on activity
34:00 empowering moms in pregnancy
38:10 thinking ahead to menopause
42:52 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH RACHEL
IG: https://www.instagram.com/bumptuplabs/
Website: bumptupapp.com
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
On today’s episode, I speak with Dr. Jessica Drummond, founder and CEO of The Integrative Women’s Health Institute. Her unique approach focuses on functional nutrition, lifestyle medicine, movement therapies, nervous system dysregulation, trauma, and mindset – essential elements often overlooked in traditional health education. She is passionate about caring for and empowering people who struggle with women’s and pelvic health concerns. She is equally passionate about educating and supporting clinicians and wellness professionals in confidently and safely using integrative tools to transform women’s and pelvic healthcare.
We talk about:
-how COVID is different
-looking at long COVID
-10 systems of acute COVID
-struggles in health care
-prioritizing clean air
-recovering after COVID
-feeling worse after a workout
-damaged mitochondria
-trusting your intuition
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
8:40 long COVID
15:04 different systems affected
23:20 opening the conversation
25:25 where PTs fit into the conversation
28:50 having clean air
34:10 recovering after COVID
41:35 post-exertion malaise
47:13 POTS crossover
50:15 figuring out what is actually the problem
56:20 recovery is multifaceted
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH JESSICA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/integrativewomenshealth/
Website: integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
In today's solo episode, I dive deep into the topic of running during pregnancy. Drawing from 25+ years of experience as a physical therapist and addressing listener questions, I aim to provide evidence-based information, clarify common misconceptions, and help you make confident decisions about staying active while pregnant. With so many challenges to navigate during pregnancy, let's make your choices around running a bit easier.
Key topics covered include:
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Running while pregnant: Can you continue racing?
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Dealing with unsupportive healthcare providers
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Predictive factors for safe running during pregnancy
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Running and urination: What’s normal and what to address
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Using the information you have to make the best decisions
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Common types of pregnancy-related pain for runners
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How running form changes as your pregnancy progresses
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Navigating weight gain and its impact on running
This episode is packed with actionable insights to help pregnant runners feel empowered and informed every step of the way.
Boost your confidence in prenatal running and make well-informed choices!
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
4:50 navigating an unsupportive provider
8:58 first trimester questions
18:58 second trimester questions
30:00 improving your fitness during pregnancy
40:15 diving into the research
49:50 how things have changed
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Dr. Rita Deering, a women's health physical therapist, associate professor of physical therapy, and researcher who investigates postpartum neuromuscular function and perinatal exercise. Her PhD work evaluated postpartum abdominal muscle function and she completed an Advanced Fellowship in Women's Health where she looked at running mechanics and abdominal muscle function in postpartum runners. Dr. Deering has several peer-reviewed publications on postpartum return to sport and running.
We talk about:
-BJSM Postpartum Return to Running Consensus Statement Part 2
-working with what you have
-psychological readiness
-“normal” pain in running
-crowd sourcing medical information
-finding a knowledgable provider
-breathing
-when to scale back
-screening for RED-S
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:34 explaining a Delphi study
9:20 where there was consensus
12:36 where there were inconsistencies
19:45 where moms get information
27:29 uninformed returned to run programs
38:06 recommendations for training
47:00 education versus fear-mongering
48:08 listener questions
68:03 rapid fire questions
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Research: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/58/4/183
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Dr. Ciera Kirkpatrick. She is an assistant professor of advertising and public relations at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications. Ciera studies how messages in the media — like social media, advertising, and news coverage — influence individuals’ health by affecting their health-related knowledge, attitudes, and behavior intentions. After becoming a mom in 2020, Ciera became especially interested in the media's effects on new mothers. She noticed that social media was influencing her postpartum experience and her expectations of motherhood. Combining her personal experience with her expertise in media effects, Ciera began studying how social media comparisons to motherhood portrayals can be harmful to the mental health of new moms. Ciera lives in Nebraska with her husband, son, and a daughter on the way!
We talk about:
-what the research says
-idealized motherhood
-how moms compare themselves
-finding out who is most susceptible
-postpartum body image
-where we get our health information
-curating who you follow
-shifting trends in content
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:30 idealized motherhood
9:13 self-esteem & comparison
16:15 health info from peers versus providers
22:04 education versus entertainment
32:05 overlap of the comparison
33:40 how her researchers influenced her actions
38:20 shift toward more organic content
40:54 rapid fire questions
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Website: https://carriepagliano.com
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr_ciera_k/
Website: https://journalism.unl.edu/person/ciera-kirkpatrick/
Twitter: @Dr_Ciera_K
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ciera-dockter-kirkpatrick/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Michelle Lyons, a physical therapist for 30 years. She is passionate about women’s health, with a particular focus on hormonal health & its influence on pelvic & musculoskeletal health throughout the female lifecycle. She lives in Ireland and teaches nationally, internationally, and online. She consults for various organizations including Sport Ireland and FIFA and was proud to contribute to their recent publication, the Female Health Project Snapshot. She started her career in sports med but after her own obstetric misadventures, changed focus to women’s health, and is now working at the interface of both! She is passionate about promoting female pelvic health to everyone, everywhere, every time.
We talk about:
-women are not small men
-keeping women in sport
-importance of strength training
-sleep hygiene
-prioritizing your needs
-be willing to adapt
-consistency over perfection
-under-fueling and under-recovering
-tracking your cycle
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:17 working with FIFA
9:55 leveraging sport to have conversation
12:32 clinical considerations
17:00 the importance of sleep
25:34 making time for your own needs
31:40 finding your patient’s goals
41:40 working around perfection mindset
50:44 educating about women’s health sooner
59:59 women’s health is not a niche topic
66:41 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
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Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH MICHELLE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/michellelyons_muliebrity/
Website: CelebrateMuliebrity.com
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Jay Dicharry, MPT, SCS, author of Running Rewired. His career blurs the line between clinical practice, coaching, and engineering to solve problems and optimize performance. Jay literally wrote the book(s) on running gait; he is author of Running Rewired and Anatomy for Runners, writes for digital and print media, and founded MOBO as a tool to improve foot health and performance. Having taught in the Sports Medicine program at the University of Virginia and now at Oregon State University-Cascades, he brings a strong bias towards patient education and teaches internationally to elevate the standard of care for therapists, physicians, and coaches.
We talk about:
-differences between men & women biomechanically
-training in pregnancy & postpartum
-incomplete rehab
-doing your exercises
-separating hip function from spine
-quality exercises over quantity
-fueling for life
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
5:04 methodology between men and women
10:09 basic principles of running
19:42 rotational alignment
29:00 your unique anatomy
32:20 tissue capacity
38:14 RED-S after pregnancy
44:01 take-home advice
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CONNECT WITH JAY
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jaydicharry/
Website: https://www.moboboard.com/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Margie Davenport, Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation in the University of Alberta. As a former national team athlete, her recent work has examined elite sport participation during pregnancy, and return to sport following delivery. This line of research aims to develop more inclusive guidelines and policies for elite pregnant/postpartum athletes.
Her principal research interest is the investigation of maternal-fetal health outcomes, and an exploration of the preventative role of exercise and/or lifestyle interventions in the development of chronic disease.
We talk about:
-different types of exercise during pregnancy
-birth injuries
-energy deficiency during low estrogen times
-when to talk about research
-peer reviewed research explained
-gap between postpartum and perimenopause
-load in exercise
-upcoming Canadian guidelines
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
5:26 resources available to elite athletes
10:24 lessons for average moms
18:17 navigating low estrogen times
25:50 “secret” research
29:00 understanding peer reviewed research
31:15 if we knew then what we knew now
39:20 next big frontiers
46:15 more women at the table
49:19 a week in the life
52:11 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH MARGIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/exerciseandpregnancy/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExercisePreg
Website: exerciseandpregnancy.ca
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today, I speak with Dr. Abby Bales, PT, DPT, CSCS. She is the founder of Reform Physical Therapy in New York City where she specializes women’s health and orthopedics. She is an expert in pregnancy and postpartum pelvic health and sports rehabilitation, as well as strength and conditioning and run programming. Dr. Bales has served as a medical advisor for health and tech start-ups, notably The Mirror and Odela Health, and as scientific advisor for the Olympya app (NIKE Valiant Labs). She has spoken at multiple industry conferences, has guest lectured at both New York University and Columbia's physical therapy programs, and has been featured in multiple major publication and podcasts over her career. Dr. Bales loves staying active with her two children and husband in NYC.
We talk about:
-postpartum hormonal shift symptoms and training
-perimenopausal hormonal shift and training/rehab
-symptoms of perimenopause
-myths around cancer & HRT
-advocating for yourself
-symptoms of perimenopause
-topical estrogen
-educating early and properly
-encouraging strength training
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:23 entering perimenopause
10:45 gaslighting women about symptoms
13:45 cancer and hormone replacement
22:50 different low estrogen states
29:57 finding a provider who will listen
34:05 benefits of vaginal estrogen
45:00 double standard for testosterone
50:45 conversations with mothers and daughters
65:00 the value of getting strong
74:01 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/native_women_running/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH ABBY
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reformptnyc/
Website: reformptnyc.com
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today, I speak with Mary Johnson, owner and founder of Lift.Run.Perform, mom of 2, coach, and athlete. A former D1 rower, she ran her first marathon in 2010. She worked in fashion for 6 years after college and left in 2015 to work in strength & conditioning. She founded LRP in 2017 to follow her true passion of running coaching. After giving birth in 2019 and 2021, Mary had a long and extensive postpartum rehab processes. This also lead to FAI/labral repair surgery in 2022 as her hip got increasingly worse with each baby. She prides herself on being a spokesperson for self-advocacy regarding injuries, as well as evidence-based, smart training for life.
We talk about:
-finding sports after college
-navigating pregnancy
-struggling with fertility
-figuring it out
-FAI hip surgery
-advocating for yourself
-benefits of being strong
-mental load of dealing with injuries
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
6:15 rowing crew in college
8:46 struggling to get pregnant
17:45 motherhood as an athlete
21:50 the second pregnancy
23:55 getting the correct diagnosis
32:06 be strong first
36:30 lingering pain issues
41:14 considering other options
45:50 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/native_women_running/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH MARY
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsamarython/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftrunperform/
Website: www.liftrunperform.com
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today, I speak with Jennifer J. Bagwell, PT, PhD, DPT, an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at California State University Long Beach. Her overall research objective is to enhance quality of life through the reduction of joint pathology and the promotion of health and exercise. She seeks to understand the relationship between movement, anatomy, and function with respect to perinatal joint loading and pain and to optimize injury prevention and treatment strategies for this population. She serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Women’s and Pelvic Health Physical Therapy and as the Secretary of the Academy of Physical Therapy Research and of the Biomechanics Special Interest Group.
We talk about:
-changing biomechanics with pregnancy & postpartum
-research during pregnancy
-differences in each trimester
-myths surrounding pregnancy activity
-research in postpartum
-the danger of overcorrecting
-furthering the research
-being an associate editor
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:30 beginning to study pregnancy running mechanics
7:34 complications of doing research on pregnant women
10:01 research findings
17:08 being active during pregnancy
19:20 why we see what we see
25:10 the danger of overcorrecting
28:50 feedback on the paper
34:00 from clinic to research
37:45 the Journal of Women’s and Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
44:50 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/native_women_running/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH JENNIFER
X- @JennyBagwellPT
Instagram- jennybagwellpt
Website: https://www.csulb.edu/college-of-health-human-services/physical-therapy/the-clinical-movement-performance-laboratory
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today, I speak with Verna Volker, founder of Native Women Running, a source of visibility, inspiration and community of native women runners on and off the reservation/reserve. She is from the Navajo Nation but lives in Minneapolis, MN. Married with four kids, she began her running journey in 2009, and went from a newbie runner to an ultra runner, 94 miles being her longest so far, with plans to run a 100 miler in January 2025!
We talk about:
-finding running after a lifetime of athletics
-running after having kids
-common themes in Native Women Running
-spiritual aspect to running
-developing leadership
-expanding representation
-education and outreach
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
2:16 finding running
8:47 starting Native Women Running
14:21 safety in running
16:20 expanding representation
22:58 representation at major races
26:17 successes in Native Women Running
31:20 working with race organizers
37:26 experience working in Europe
42:08 practicing self-care
46:57 hopes for the future
48:50 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/native_women_running/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH VERNA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/hozhorunner4/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/native_women_running/
Website: www.nativewomenrunning.com
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today, I speak with Selene Yeager, the host of the Hit Play Not Pause podcast, content manager at Feisty Menopause, and a best-selling professional health and fitness writer, including the co-author of ROAR and Next Level with Dr. Stacy Sims. She lives what she writes as an NASM certified personal trainer, Pn1 certified nutrition coach, and lover of all two-wheeled exploits and adventures.
We talk about:
-co-authoring two books
-talking about menopause
-anxiety as part of menopause
-overlap of perimenopause and postpartum symptoms
-benefits of lifting heavy
-activity in menopause
-low energy availability
-changing your training
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:34 Roar and it’s growing popularity
7:45 her experience postpartum
12:21 realizing she was in perimenopause
23:30 next generation of menopausal women
30:00 chronic underfueling
38:40 the importance of good sleep
42:40 from Roar to Next Level
47:49 tracking your symptoms & cycle
54:15 memorable podcast conversations
59:23 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH SELENE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/feistymenopause/
Website: feistymenopause.com
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today, I speak with Dr. Linda McLean, a professor in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences and Chair in Women's Health Research at the University of Ottawa in Canada. Her research program focuses on understanding the pathophysiological mechanisms associated with pelvic floor disorders in women, and on the development of improved intervention approaches. Linda and her team have been studying the underlying cause of urine leakage in runners, and their recent findings may lead to improved strategies for prevention and management so that women can continue to remain active and perform optimally.
We talk about:
-breaking down the barrier to exercise
-urinary incontinence
-exploring pelvic floor morphology
-running’s effect on morphology
-interventions for exercise incontinence
-strategies while running
-evidence based versus evidence informed
-using pessaries
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:58 bio feedback in pelvic PT
6:46 morphology paper
16:41 the roll strength plays
21:15 connecting clinical findings to research
32:10 intra-abdominal pressure
34:50 different causes of urinary incontinence
40:20 supportive devices
44:29 elongation of the pelvic floor
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH LINDA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/mfm_lab/
Website: www.mfmlab.ca
X: @mfmlab
Facebook: @mfmlabuottawa
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
In today’s solo episode, I’m going to address a topic that’s come up on the show with multiple guest, do you have to wait 12 weeks to run after baby? In general, there are more women who are educated about the roll of pelvic floor physical therapy, so more women hear the 12 weeks guideline thrown around. But is that guideline applicable to everyone?
We talk about:
-what the guidelines say
-expanding knowledge of the pelvic floor
-pro athletes & return to sport
-identity as an athlete
-the “average” mom
-prolapse and leakage
-scaling exercises appropriately
-coach to 5k?
-exploring motivations
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:04 recommendations pre-2019
11:13 the current view
16:51 remembering mental health
19:30 where to find information
24:25 who needs to wait 12 weeks?
29:50 the symptoms
37:20 doing the things to help your symptoms
45:24 what to do when you return to run
51:06 what to do next
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I am speaking with ultra runner Rachel Drake. She is the mother of a 1.5 year old, a two time top 10 finisher at UTMB races (7th at CCC in 2019 and 6th at OCC in 2023), Black Canyon 100k champion and was 2nd at the Golden Trail World Championships in 2020. Outside of running, she has her MD PhD from Oregon Health and Science University and is starting residency training in anesthesiology at the University of Utah. She feels most joyful moving through the mountains and sharing the outdoors with her family Tyler, Lewis and Teddy.
We talk about:
-dealing with disappointment
-accepting your pregnant body
-finding supportive providers
-expectations versus realities
-eating and breastfeeding
-running in a postpartum body
-rehabing from a stress fracture
-incorporating strength training
-doing what your body knows
-lower mileage training
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
4:28 thinking about pregnancy and running
8:30 having supportive providers
10:08 managing expectations
13:10 RED-s with lactation
16:40 redefining normal
24:09 dealing with a stress fracture
30:00 perspective as a medical professional
34:30 strength training
40:01 progressing the conversation
51:48 Western States Endurance Run
56:05 time management
59:13 choosing anesthesiology
60:23 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH RACHEL
IG: https://www.instagram.com/rachelraedrake/
Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/14331950
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4crvjxt2cerL03iRgP5iJ8
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I am speaking with Dr. Shefali Christopher, PT, DPT, about Return to Sport after Childbirth, integrating motherhood and athletics. Currently, she is at Tufts University working toward strengthening diversity, equity, and inclusion in admissions. Shefali is a mom of two and is a medical provider for the USA Paratriathlon team.
We talk about:
-diversity, equity, & inclusion in physical therapy
-paralympics
-juggling mom life
-integrating sports & motherhood
-being able to adapt
-asking for help
-updated research findings
-combating misinformation
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
5:20 impact of virtual coursework on learning
7:49 workouts as “me time”
12:38 a week in the life
23:04 finding the time to workout
26:54 importance of postpartum health
33:00 the need for flexibility
39:53 Delfi study postpartum return to run readiness
44:00 consensus findings
49:30 combating misinformation
54:36 what clinicians need to watch for
63:40 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH SHEFALI
IG: https://www.instagram.com/shefchristo4pt/
Study: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/58/4/183.info
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I am speaking with Gina Mundy, an attorney that specializes in childbirth cases. For over two decades, she has analyzed the mistakes that are made during labor and delivery. Drawing on this knowledge, she has authored the book "A Parent's Guide to a Safer Childbirth" to help parents prevent these mistakes and have a healthy baby. Rather than merely getting involved after an unfortunate mistake was made, Gina has taken a proactive approach by getting involved before childbirth.
We talk about:
-writing a book
-use of Pitocin in labor
-choosing the a good OBGYN
-the roll of doulas
-shift changes
-getting equitable care
-taking away fear
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:04 her intentions with writing a book
10:33 Pitocin inductions
15:08 spider sense
18:45 the importance of doulas
23:37 conversations with providers
27:52 disparity in outcomes between different populations
30:18 the c-section
37:40 when something goes wrong
44:20 staying happy
46:00 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH GINA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/ginamundy/
Website: ginamundy.com
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I am speaking with Sophie Power, a mum of 3 most known for breastfeeding my 3 month old baby during the 106 mile UTMB ultramarathon in the Alps, (you may be familiar with the photo). She also represents Great Britain on the 24 hour running team. Sophie also founded SheRACES, a campaign for equality for women in racing, including deferrals for pregnancy.
We talk about:
-pregnancies and postpartum recoveries all being different
-running with a prolapse
-running faster in her 40s and after third baby
-asking for help to train and race
-female-friendly policies in racing
-that photo that started it al
-founding SheRACES
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
6:40 balancing motherhood and sports
8:20 thought going into first pregnancy
14:40 the stages of return to run guidance
23:20 having a practitioner that understands your activity
27:36 prolapse rehab
35:00 sharing her pregnancy story
41:40 SheRACES and the UTMB photo
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH SOPHIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/ultra_sophie/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/she.races/
Website: www.sophiepower.com
Website: www.sheraces.com
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I am speaking with Elizabeth Waterstraat, the founder of Multisport Mastery, Inc. and a certified multisport coach with over 20 years of competitive and coaching multisport experience. Since the inception of Multisport Mastery in 2007, Elizabeth has worked with hundreds of athletes, beginner to advanced, all ages, from all around the world. Through a detailed approach aiming to develop both body and mind, she has developed athletes from amateur to elite, beginner to world champion. Elizabeth lives in the Chicago area with her sporty husband and 3 children.
We talk about:
-running in pregnancy
-doing too much
-talking about RED-s
-fueling female athletes
-girls as young athletes
-making training fit your life
-adding in strength training
-coaching engaged athletes
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:15 entering into motherhood
7:10 coaching moms returning after pregnancy
10:40 knowing something needs to change
15:16 biggest changes in coaching female athletes
18:10 talking to kids about female health
20:22 adapting training to lifestyle
25:34 knowing when to strength train
30:29 balancing running mileage
34:25 groups she coaches
37:53 deciding to work with a coach
45:26 raising teenagers
48:46 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH ELIZABETH
IG: https://www.instagram.com/liz.waterstraat/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/themotherrunner/
Website: www.msmjhccoaching.com
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I am speaking with Dr. Jenny LaCross, a certified athletic trainer and board-certified clinical specialist in women’s health physical therapy with almost a decade of clinical experience working with individuals with pelvic health, low back, and hip conditions. After completing her PhD in 2023 studying hip dysplasia in young active females, Jenny joined the University of Michigan Pelvic Floor Research group where she currently works as a postdoctoral research fellow under the mentorship of Drs. James Ashton-Miller and John DeLancey . She is currently studying pelvic floor functional anatomy and motor control of the urogenital hiatus. In addition, she continues to see patients at Move Physical Therapy in partnership with Light the Fire Crossfit in Monroe, MI and is an adjunct instructor for the DPT program at South College on their Knoxville campus.
We talk about:
-non-traditional path into academia
-research or the constipation CPG
-birth and pelvic floor injuries
-c-sections and pelvic floor injuries
-defining prolapse
-PT advice on social media
-paywall for research
-predicting birth injuries
-using pessaries successfully
-common misconceptions
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
4:57 pelvic floor injury in birth
16:34 prolapse without pregnancy
19:13 explaining prolapse
26:05 thought on social media
28:00 accessing the research
37:40 implementing research in the clinic
43:49 options after a birth injury
50:54 prolapse surgeries
53:45 navigating pregnancy and postpartum
61:00 educating without scaring
66:11 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH JENNY
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jenn.lacross/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I am speaking with Mel Sulaver, a registered dietitian working to bridge the gap between women’s health and performance nutrition. As speaker, counselor, and coach, she works primarily with women in sport, focusing on disordered eating, amenorrhea, low energy availability and relative energy deficiency in sport. Mel believes there is an enormous amount of power at the crossroads of “athlete” and “mother” and is looking to challenge the narrative on what is possible throughout the fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum journey.
We talk about:
-the shift in identity from athlete to athlete and mother
-addressing a history of body dysmorphia and disordered eating behavior as part of family planning
-understanding nutrient needs and how they shift during pregnancy and postpartum
-breastfeeding and lactating athletes nutrient needs, support, planning
-advocating for therapy
-eating disorder versus disorder eating
-breastfeeding and weight loss
-realistic expectations
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:37 experience as a collegiate athlete
9:28 body/food issues that carry into postpartum
15:41 where to begin as a clinician
19:40 expectations going into pregnancy
23:10 navigating food sensitivities with breastfeeding
28:10 postpartum weigh loss & body changes
38:15 unexpected toddler eating habits
46:31 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH MELANIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/nutritionbymel/
Website: nutritionbymel.com
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I am speaking with Lexi Thompson, owner and founder of All-Nighters Pediatric Sleep Consulting. She started her journey as a baby sleep coach when she had her daughter. Becoming a first time mom did not scared Lexi, due to her medical background as a NICU nurse. But what did scare her was the dreaded horror stories about never getting any sleep. Lexi was determined to not be “another sleep deprived mom”. Without much hesitation she became a certified sleep consultant, specializing in infant and toddler sleep while on maternity leave. Lexi immediately fell in love with helping families enjoy life again well-rested. Having first-hand experience, Lexi sleep trained her own daughter in a matter of 3 nights. She is set out to make one less thing a struggle during motherhood!
We talk about:
-the steps of a sleep plan
-warning signs for sleep issues
-typical sleep patterns
-listening to your intuition
-velcro babies
-figuring out naps
-“sleeping through the night”
-food intolerances
-navigating naps
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
9:02 when it’s time to sleep train
12:27 when patterns emerge
16:30 finding the right sleep coach
23:30 starting with naps or nap time
30:15 why your baby isn’t sleeping
34:04 getting through feedings
37:59 changing nap patterns
44:02 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH LEXI
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lexi_thebabysleepcoach/
Website: www.all-nighters.biz
Lexi’s Two Week Sleep Plan. Lexi’s sleep program includes two weeks of expert support with a customized, detailed sleep plan for your baby, turning them in an “All-Nighter!” Schedule a call today!
https://hello.dubsado.com/public/appointment-scheduler/645fb17f9b539e6b479b6ca9/schedule
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I am speaking with Shalaya Kipp, PhD, whose current work focuses on sports bras during exercise and how they affect respiratory function. As a former competitive steeplechaser, she is an NCAA champion, and 9 time All-American. Shalaya has represented the United States at the World Championships and Olympic Games. Currently Shalaya enjoys stroller runs with her 9-month old daughter and 2.5 year old son.
We talk about:
-running economy
-how we try on bras
-reevaluating your size
-returning to exercise
-running at the Olympics
-postpartum rib flare
-is there perfect running form?
-impact on breathing
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
4:06 deciding her field of study
8:17 the future for more studies
12:30 breathing and the pelvic floor
14:10 changes after pregnancy
18:15 the steeplechase and running professionally
22:00 clinical and research crossover
23:05 sex differences in respiratory research
29:25 research behind the scenes
32:07 feedback from the paper
37:09 what’s next
38:15 Lulu Lemon supporting the study
44:48 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH SHALAYA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/shalayakipp/
Link to main article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38350462/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I am speaking with Juliet Starrett, founder & CEO of The Ready State, best selling author, podcaster, and three-time whitewater rafting world champion. She is on a mission to help people move more. Her book, Built to Move, gives the ten essential habits to help people move freely and live fully. She shares her experience shifting from an extreme athlete to motherhood and how those paths cross.
We talk about:
-being a world champion paddler
-entering menopause
-identity shift from athlete to motherhood
-staying flexible
-supporting each other as women
-athletics after motherhood
-having a home gym
-activity as a family
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
8:10 extremes sports to motherhood
12:34 lack of postpartum support
15:35 looking for support in menopause
16:00 competition in birth and postpartum
26:46 finding herself postpartum
31:00 changes in how we view women postpartum
35:30 advocating for lifting heavy
41:20 children and sports
53:02 inspiration for Built to Move
63:03 the importance of mobility
70:53 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH JULIET
IG: https://www.instagram.com/julietstarrett/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
1:00 Introduction
4:25 what &Mother does
7:07 addressing maternal health disparity
13:20 grants for mothers
15:10 support for negotiating contracts
18:12 guidance for pregnant pro athletes
26:02 addressing RED-S
29:04 Brennan’s athletic history
35:58 navigating postpartum
39:11 returning to workouts postpartum
48:00 supporting races
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
In today’s solo episode, I’m going to answer one of the most common questions I get in my DMs and emails: When is it safe to workout after I’ve had my baby? While there is not a one-size-fits-all answer to this questions, there are some basically guidelines and milestones that are a good place to start when you’re making this decision for yourself. Of course, talking to a medical professional is a good idea, but if you don’t have access to someone who “gets it”, this is a good place to start!
I talk about:
-starting with general advice
-returning to running
-energy deficiency in postpartum
-starting with walking
-adapting the readiness screen
-coping in the first year
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:00 returning to run advice
4:34 soft tissue healing time
6:08 adapting to different phases
12:45 the roll of your transverse abdominals
20:40 after maternity leave
24:20 listener questions
Early postpartum exercises: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLglUBCEO90bnW5NMe7Vs2zh0qGCITotZ9
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
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Website: https://carriepagliano.com
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I am speaking with Dr. Sara Tanza, pelvic floor physical therapist, and Steph Bruce, professional runner for HokaOneOne NAZ Elite, mom, Celiac, Co-conspirator for Picky Bars, coach. Sara and Steph both, have been incredibly open about what it looks like to return to exercise after pregnancy and how they are active moms in their postpartum.
We talk about:
-forming the Dream Team
-getting stronger with age
-the importance of rehab
-life as a professional runner
-listening to your body
-having a baby at 39
-always keep learning
-breastfeeding struggles
-communicating with your provider
-running the US Olympic Marathon Trials
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
5:51 how they met
9:57 beginning to work together
14:58 preparing for pregnancy
19:18 retire or olympic trials?
30:04 concerns during 3rd pregnancy
38:50 .handling early postpartum
45:40 fueling your body for its needs
51:00 gauging postpartum progress
57:10 bridging the gap between progress and perfection
1:06:13 what’s next
1:7:45 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH STEPH
IG: https://www.instagram.com/stephrothstein/
CONNECT WITH SARA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pelvicpotential/
Website: https://pelvicpotential.com/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I am speaking with Andrea Herbert, co-founder of Gold Ivy Health Co. She is making it her mission to simplify the research and inspire women everywhere to own their health and life. As a mother of 3, wife, entrepreneur, and marathoner working to complete a marathon in all 50 states, Andrea juggles a lot. The combo of finding balance, staying aligned with her values, and having fun brings endless fulfillment and she wants more women to join her. Andrea has coached thousands of women to embody the highest version of themselves, whether their goal is to build confidence, be a better person or parent, lose weight, find more joy, or run a marathon. After a decade of working with clients, Andrea created the Ivy Unleashed Podcast to help women listen to their truth and chase after their dreams. Along with her co host Brooke, they bring the real, raw truth of how difficult it can be to care for ourselves and inspire women with health tips, expert opinions, and inspirational stories to never stop prioritizing their physical and mental health.
We talk about:
-Prioritizing Self-Care as a Mom
-Maintaining Your Identity Through Motherhood
-Pushing Yourself Past Perceived Limits
-Holding High Standards for Your Life
-Setting Healthy Boundaries in Relationships
-Acknowledging your capacity
-Making Health & Wellness Accessible
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
4:40 finding community
10:52 relying on exercise for mental health
13:48 running with young kids
17:30 changes after the last child
22:35 transitions of motherhood
34:49 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH ANDREA
Links to Gold Ivy Health Co.: https://konect.to/goldivyhealthco
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldivyhealthco/
Ivy Unleashed Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ivy-unleashed/id1540810300
MOVE with Gold Ivy: https://goldivyhealthco.com/move/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I am speaking with Dr. Stephanie Waggel, a mother, physician, author, motivational speaker, teacher, cancer survivor, marathon runner, and founder of Improve Medical Culture. She has a degree in psychology, biology and medicine and has over 17 years of experience working in the mental health field. In 2023, Dr. Waggel became certified in perinatal mental health. Specifically, advanced studies in perinatal psychopharmacology (medication for pregnant people). She feels this area is understudied and pregnant women deserve an educated professional to provide correct diagnosis and treatment. She started a free therapy group and heavily advocates for expansion and integration of PMADs care.
We dive deep into the importance of having professionals that can diagnose and treat perinatal mental health, as well as her own mom journey.
We talk about:
-advocating for maternal mental health
-psychologist versus psychiatrist
-breastfeeding and medications
-when to seek help
-intrusive thoughts in postpartum
-finding running in postpartum
-sports in pregnancy
-early education
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:06 where to go and who to see?
10:04 meds in postpartum
14:06 intrusive thoughts
20:01 normalizing feelings
25:35 being a runner
31:53 more moms talking about postpartum
35:24 exercise to navigate mental health
42:30 the fear of losing control
49:38 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH DR. WAGGEL:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/improvemedicalculture/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/improvelifepllc/
TikTok- www.tiktok.com/@improvelifepllc
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/ImproveLifePLLC/
Youtube- https://youtube.com/@improvelifepllc
Website: www.improvelifepllc.com
We have a free biweekly anonymous virtual group therapy for pregnant persons + new parents. RSVP for free tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-group-therapy-for-pregnant-persons-and-new-parents-tickets-699860972007
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I am speaking with a returning guest, Lisa Ryan, a former high school English teacher who completely changed her career after the birth of her children. Before having children, she was a competitive CrossFit athlete who then struggled postpartum with diastasis recti. Because of her experience, she became a coach to help women avoid experiences like hers. We hear about her coming to terms with getting a tummy tuck to fix her diastasis recti and how she was completely open about her experience leading up to it. With the perspective she gained with her experience, Lisa is able to empathize with so many women.
Lisa is so open about her experience getting surgery and how she’s dealt with it as an athlete. You don’t want to miss this episode!
We talk about:
-tummy tucks and diastasis repair
-sharing her journey
-knowing when to have surgery
-different types of surgery
-expectations after surgery
-pros and cons of surgery
-setting PRs after tummy tuck
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
2:58 working out through significant diastasis
7:30 trying to find answers for DR
14:14 sharing her story and helping others
16:19 deciding to have surgery
23:50 collaborating with doctors
30:27 immediately after surgery
40:00 hitting PRs in your 40’s
42:28 Tummy Tuck Rehab
50:00 Questions to ask yourself
55:21 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
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Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH LISA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lisa.marie.ryan/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lisa.marie.ryan/
Website: https://www.instagram.com/tummytuckrehab/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I am speaking with Reshma Rathod, co-founded of Restore Motion, a physical therapy practice in Rockville MD, in 2004. She has been Primary Health Care Provider for the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) since 2007, and is also a member of the Hologic WTA Women’s Health Task Force. She has a passion for women’s health and understands the profound need for a women-focused, compassionate physical therapy practice that could support the female leaders who make our communities prosper.
She is excited to share her passion, knowledge, and advocacy with a global audience and is determined to bring the topic of women’s health to life.
We talk about:
-the mashup between ortho and pelvic health
-tennis and pelvic health
-tennis after pregnancy
-elite athletes returning to sport after pregnancy
-breast mechanics & mobility
-issues caused by high tone
-changing the conversation
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
4:30 the roll of pelvic floor in ortho cases
8:45 working with the Women’s Tennis Association
11:30 transitioning into motherhood
19:35 returning to tennis postpartum
28:28 changing mechanics and pelvic floor symptoms
32:35 reteaching coordination
34:50 young athletes in tennis
36:20 high tone issues
40:58 Resume’s pregnancy/postpartum experience
45:00 the evolution of pelvic health
50:23 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH RESHMA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restoremotion/
Website: https://restoremotion.com/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I am speaking with Brianna Battles, the Founder of Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism. She teaches fitness coaches and practitioners how to understand the needs of their pregnant and postpartum clients (and sometimes their own bodies) so they can go out and be the expert in their community. As a strength and conditioning coach, she realized there was a need for more resources for pregnant and postpartum athletes. She believes the biggest impact can be had when coaches are trained how to help moms regain their athleticism and is doing that through her coaching certification.
We talk about:
-changes in athletics in the last 10 years
-no guarantees in pregnancy
-overcoming birth trauma
-expanding access to information
-coaching is creative
-pushing for answer
-a lifetime of athleticism
-different isn’t bad
-P&P Combat
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
2:32 expectations versus reality
10:15 finding athleticism at any age
13:20 conflicting information internationally
15:20 lock of education in progressing exercises
20:40 adaptable discipline
22:45 shifting mentality of the public
27:10 asking why and pushing boundaries
30:06 passing on information from stage to stage
32:40 movement between postpartum and menopause
44:05 biggest opportunities for change
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH BRIANNA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianna.battles/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pregnant.postpartum.athlete/
Website: https://www.briannabattles.com/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today, I speak with Dr. Ashley Winter, Board certified urologist who specializes in sexual medicine and postpartum hormones. After realizing that many of the common concerns that patients were brining to her clinic were not being addressed by the information she was being taught, she decided to do a fellowship in sexual disfunction. After working in managed health for five years following her fellowship, she decided to branch out into the tech side of medicine to help improve sexual health care for everyone.
We talk about:
-foray into parenthood
-normal hormone levels
-failures in postpartum care
-impacts of estrogen
-knowing when it’s something else
-topical estrogen and breastfeeding
-finding the right provider
-the benefits of Telehealth
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
7:33 parallels of hormones levels in pregnancy and postpartum
16:00 after the baby comes
22:30 genitourinary symptoms in lactation
25:24 barriers to obtaining vaginal estrogen
34:50 finding the right provider
45:02 listening to patients
50:33 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH ASHLEY
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleygwinter/
Twitter at @ashleygwinter
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today, we are celebrating our 100th episode! I’ve been doing the podcast for about two years now, and I’ve have interviewed some incredible guests! But today is my first solo episode. Think of this as a State of the Union” Pelvic Floor edition. I cover what I’m loving about the pelvic floor space right now as well as things I’d love to see change.
We talk about:
-state of the union
-the need for more specialization in pelvic health
-from pregnancy to menopause
-growing the profession
-pregnancy on social media
-too much DIY?
-high tone versus under activity
-listener questions
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
2:45 current state of pelvic floor physical therapy
10:05 all the way to menopause
13:38 bad things happening in PFPT
18:35 DIY fallout
23:57 biggest impact over the last 5 years
33:49 Top 5 podcast guests
39:47 olympic lifts after prolapse
42:10 exercising in supine in pregnancy
50:00 social media pet peeve
60:55 balancing mom and business owner
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Holly Brooks, a 2-time Nordic Ski Olympian, twin mom, licensed therapist working at the intersection of performance and mental health. She is also the co-founder of Moms Matter Now, a group focused on empowering, educating, and supporting women from pregnancy to early motherhood so they don’t lose their minds, selves or relationships. Her two passions are athlete & maternal mental health. Holly’s goal is to give moms tools to be models, not martyrs in their motherhood journeys!
We talk about:
-life after professional sports
-the athlete mindset
-preparing for the uncontrollable
-educating to empower
-matrescence
-knowing when to pivot
-navigating mixed messages of returning to sport
-maternal gatekeeping
-RED-S in moms
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
6:08 combining her interests to serve more people
9:17 athletes and first time moms
11:29 ways to guide a mom through pregnancy
17:20 knowledge without anxiety
21:23 dedication and perseverance for athletes and moms
26:30 when to return to sport
31:50 being a mom with goals
36:40 maternal gatekeeping
43:20 be a model, not a martyr
45:30 RED-S
51:12 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH HOLLY
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollybrooksllc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsmatternow/
Website: https://www.momsmatternow.com/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Margo Kwiatkowski, an orthopedic and pelvic health physical therapist in Southern California. She has made it her life’s mission to provide valuable, evidence based, and accessible information about pelvic organ prolapse in postpartum people. Margo was diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse after the birth of her first child in the summer of 2021. She knew all the statistics about pelvic organ prolapse and did “all the right things” but was still taken aback by the diagnosis. She was the most shocked by how deeply this diagnosis affected her physical AND mental health. She quickly realized there was a need for more education and exposure about pelvic organ prolapse and created her Instagram with the hopes of normalizing changes postpartum. Her goal is to help dispel fears about prolapse and help people get back to what they love.
We talk about:
-learning about pelvic floor therapy
-expectations going into pregnancy
-not being heard postpartum
-empowering but not scaring
-speaking with a mental health professional
-common but not normal
-reducing symptoms to restore nervous system
-shifting organs
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
2:56 learning about pelvic health
5:40 pregnancy as a PT
10:10 discovering she had prolapse
15:00 validating patients’ feelings
20:30 ah-ha moments from pelvic health
28:19 pessaries
34:25 “Are my organs going to go back?”
40:49 dealing with perimenopause
43:30 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH MARGO
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/postpartum_prolapse/
Website: https://www.p4moms.com/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Carter Norbo, a physical therapist, new mom, and member of the Rabbit Elite Team who ran at the University of North Carolina. In August 2023, she had twin boys at 29.5 weeks, but still went for an Olympic trials qualifying time on November 30th, at a marathon in Virginia. Even being so early in her postpartum, she came 73 seconds away from qualifying! Carter is still learning to adjust to life with running, work, and caring for the twins, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
We talk about:
-Carter’s start in running
-having a twin pregnancy
-running during pregnancy
-energy deficiency with training and pregnancy
-spending time in the NICU
-experiencing postpartum
-returning to exercise postpartum
-the future of her running
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
4:21 ideas of running through pregnancy
6:25 looking for information about activity and pregnancy
9:05 being able to run during pregnancy
11:21 having premature twins
14:15 being newly postpartum
18:20 taking one more shot at a qualifying time
21:35 race day experience
25:50 PRing her marathons time early in postpartum
28:44 favorites for the 2024 trials
30:06 running in the future
32:37 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH CARTER
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnorbo/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Munira Hudani, a Pre- and Post-Natal physiotherapist in Canada, and an emerging leader for the management of Diastasis Rectus Abdominis. After years of frustration in landing inconsistent results with her clients, and the dissatisfaction in having to say “we just don’t have enough research right now,” Munira began to challenge the conventional method to managing DRA. She realized that part of the inconsistent results came down to how DRA was being conceptualized. She started practicing with a different set of principles which improved outcomes. She has now compiled all of her knowledge and experience into a new framework that revolutionizes how we conceptualize, assess, and manage DRA. She is passionately committed to transferring this knowledge to both professionals and patients so they can finally make sense of the steps to take when navigating this condition.
We talk about:
-learning about diastasis recti
-separating DR from back pain and other dysfunctions
-DR is not preventable
-factors that lead to long-term issues
-management of DR
-problems with the research
-Is the gap bad?
-feeling at home in your body
-targeting the transverse abdominis
-experiencing pregnancy and motherhood
-letting go of expectations
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
7:05 defining diastasis recti
10:50 prevention of DR
13:45 fear mongering in pelvic health
17:30 predicting long-term issues
22:00 what the research says
27:00 explaining distortion
31:20 Is the gap bad?
40:05 creating personalized care
41:00 being a new mom
48:33 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH MUNIRA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/munirahudanipt/
Website: https://www.munirahudanipt.com/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Dr. Aliso Grimaldi, an expert in the management of hip, groin and lumbo-pelvic pain and dysfunction. She is also Principal Physiotherapist at Physiotec and an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the University of Queensland. Because of her interest in the assessment and optimisation of lumbo-pelvic and lower limb biomechanics, Alison has collaborated with the European Space Agency on research. Alison is passionate about understanding why we develop problems around the hip and pelvis, and what we can do to most effectively prevent and manage these problems.
Alison firmly believes research should have practical application, and should be easily accessible to physiotherapists.
She established Physiotec in 2005 and continues working with patients with complex hip and lumbopelvic conditions, across a broad spectrum of sports, including elite triathlon, running, dance, cricket, athletics & swimming.
We talk about:
-establishing collaborative care
-relationship between pelvic floor & hip
-strengthening the pelvic floor
-stress incontinence
-using real time ultrasound
-“ban the clam”
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
5:19 collaborative care
9:30 dead butt syndrome
11:42 certainties of relationship between hip and pelvic floor
19:40 clinical use of real time ultrasound
23:09 biggest misses by physios
29:34 “ban the clam”
38:30 future research
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH ALISON
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dralisongrimaldi/
Website (professional): https://dralisongrimaldi.com/
Website: (public): https://hippainhelp.com/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Laura Green, a comedic content creator who loves to stand in front of people and tell jokes. Her brain is a hamster wheel of self deprecating humor focused on the run and fitness industry which she attempts to communicate via short videos and storytelling. She runs a lot. And she also naps a lot. Laura lives in Massachusetts with her husband and two young boys. We talk about Laura’s experiences postpartum and how she handled returning to run after each of her births.
Laura tells us about working as a travel physical therapist and how she has now found a niche pointing out the humor in life, making people laugh on social media. If you’re ready for a good laugh, then this conversation is for you!
We talk about:
-pelvic floor physical therapy
-returning to run after baby
-working as a physical therapist
-identity as an athlete and mom
-struggling postpartum
-starting slow with running postpartum
-finding the humor in motherhood and running
-asking for help
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
4:22 being a physical therapist and returning to run after baby
11:15 shifting identities
15:54 planning to get back to running
23:00 differences between kids and pregnancies
25:10 finding humor in motherhood
32:35 comedy on social media
38:41 being a working mom and PTA moms
43:10 advice to her past pregnant self
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH LAURA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lauramcgreen/
Website: https://www.lauramcgreen.com/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Emma Brockwell and Gráinne Donnelly. Emma is a Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist. She treats women of all ages with all women’s health related conditions. She is passionate about pre and postnatal rehabilitation and exercise. She specialises in supporting women back to exercise, particularly running, football and netball if they have any pelvic health dysfunction or are postnatal. She has co-authored the first ‘Returning to Running Postnatal Guidelines’ and has spoken about this subject at many medical and exercise conferences. Emma published her first book called ‘Why did no one tell me? How to protect, heal and nurture your body through motherhood.’ She now works privately and is the co-presenter of the podcast, At Your Cervix – the podcast. Alongside Grainne Donnelly and Helen McElroy she co-founded the Athletic Female an evidence based course aimed at healthcare, fitness and medical professionals who work with female athletes.
Gráinne is an Advanced Physiotherapist specialising in pelvic health. She provides pelvic health clinics privately, educates health and fitness professionals about pelvic health and is currently developing her experience in the world of research and academia. She has recently published several papers on postpartum running and diastasis rectus abdominis.
Her specialist interests are postpartum exercise, diastasis rectus abdominis and ultrasound imaging in pelvic health.
We talk about:
-the importance of 'readying' an athlete during pregnancy
-future proof her pelvic health and prepare for motherhood and a return to sport
-busting myth around exercise during pregnancy
-how pelvic health physiotherapists are integral to all women's perinatal journeys
-benefits of social media
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
3:50 intentions of exercise
6:20 unexpected outcomes from guidelines
18:10 interpreting guidelines for each patient
24:05 discussing guidelines in pregnancy
33:35 feedback from clinicians
40:00 bridging the gap
48:01 social media’s influence
54:40 what’s next
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH EMMA & GRÁINNE
Website: www.physiomum.co.uk
Website: https://absolute.physio/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/physiomumuk/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/absolute.physio/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Coming in at #4 of our top episodes of 2023 is my conversation with Megan James.
She is a PhD Student at Cardiff Metropolitan University. In her studies, she is exploring returning to running after childbirth. Her goal is to help bridge the gap between clinicians and research, and has collaborated with other researchers and clinicians on recent publications. We look at all of the different factors that can play into a mom’s experience in returning to run after having a baby.
Megan shares insight from her research and how it can help clinicians better serve their patients. This interview is full of great takeaways!
Her e-survey is currently open and she would appreciate responses to help us in this under-researched area! Criteria is over 18, have given birth in the last 2 years and ran for at least 30 minutes per week prior to most recent pregnancy: https://cardiffmet.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cHC95M4ejaiVlki
We talk about:
-choosing PhD area of study
-uplifting others in pelvic health
-rehabing after childbirth
-fear of injury
-personalized care within the guidelines
-educating sooner
Time Stamps
1:00 choosing postpartum women & running for PhD studies
6:44 biggest impacts on moms returning to run
12:20 the role running plays in a mom’s life
18:10 biggest gaps between research and patient care
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH MEGAN
IG: https://twitter.com/meganljames16
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Dr. Izzy Moore reader in human movement and sports medicine at Cardiff Metropolitan University. After completing her PhD at the University of Exeter, where she focused on optimising female running gait, Izzy completed a two-year post-doctoral position at Cardiff Metropolitan University working directly with sports governing bodies to inform injury prevention and management policies.
Izzy’s current research focuses on female athlete health, sports injury epidemiology and lower limb rehabilitation. Her current projects focus on developing injury prevention strategies in the Women’s rugby game, specifically targeting brain and pelvic health, as well as improving postpartum return to sport clinical guidance.
We talk about:
-why running research
-considering the whole person
-view point as a mom
-asking more questions
-things she wishes moms knew
-lack of guidance
-conversations in moms groups
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
3:10 diving into running research
5:52 favorite part of postpartum research
8:55 researching as a mom
13:30 details of the survey
18:30 research and high performance athletes
23:50 examples set for us
28:00 doing what you can with what you have
33:32 questions for the future
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH IZZY
Website: https://ukyoungacademy.org/members/izzy-moore/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Danielle Friedman, an award-winning journalist and a regular contributor to The New York Times’ Well section, where she has written about everything from the joys of being a slow runner to the importance of pelvic floor conditioning. She is also the author of Let’s Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World, which was selected as a New Yorker and Amazon Best Book of 2022. She lives in New York City with her husband and their two young sons.
She is a passionate believer in the ways that movement can benefit mental health and instill a sense of strength that extends beyond muscles and into other areas of our lives — and an advocate for making movement inclusive of and accessible to every body. Danielle is also a fierce advocate for speaking openly about women’s bodies and lived experiences, and de-stigmatizing areas of women’s health that have historically been considered too taboo for polite conversation.
We talk about:
-history of women’s fitness
-leaders of the different fitness movements
-exercising for joy
-loosing control
-the value of community
-“back of the pack” athletes
-exercise for mental health
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
2:02 beginning the research for her book
7:40 the idea of a “good body”
11:25 fitness going into pregnancy
16:51 pregnancy loss and subsequent pregnancies
21:21 transitioning to two kids
24:20 the value of community
33:40 biggest impacts and what’s next
38:50 raising boys in a modern world
43:35 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH DANIELLE
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellefriedmanwrites/
Website: https://danielle-friedman.com/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Dr. Derek Ochiai, an orthopaedic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He specializes in injuries to the upper and lower extremities, including hip, knee, and shoulder arthroscopy. Dr. Ochiai uses both non-surgical and minimally invasive surgical techniques to help his patients return to their active lifestyles. He has been performing cutting-edge hip arthroscopies since 2003. He is currently a physician at Nirschl Orthopedic Center in the Arlington area of Virginia. He was also my surgeon!
We talk about:
-hips and pelvic floor
-asymptomatic labral tears
-physical therapy before surgery
-common hip complaints
-runners and hip issues
-arthritis and impingement
-movement strategies learned as a kid
-vetting your provider
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
5:29 asymptomatic labral tears and surgery
7:15 changes in rehab and treatment
10:30 hip complaints in postpartum women
13:55 hips in female runners
17:50 implications of activities as a kid
20:48 integrating pelvic floor physical therapy
22:15 vetting a good hip doctor
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH DEREK
Twitter: @DrDerekOchiai
Website: www.NIRSCHL.com
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Anna Downs, a specialist Pregnancy & Postpartum Movement Coach, Educator, Author and International Public Speaker. Her journey into this work began as a British Army Officer and an athlete with two tough pregnancies and deliveries, during which everything she knew about her body, health and fitness was challenged leaving her in the dark with how to manage to issues such as pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence and Diastasis Recti. Her career taught her how to ignore pain signals, a valuable skill in the military but not really conducive to effective self-care. This led her on a path of education, self-discovery and ultimately, to supporting other parents-to-be in their informed and empowered journey into parenthood. She now lives and works in Bangkok, Thailand with her husband and two children.
Anna shares how her transition into parenthood lead her to discover her vocation. Her goal is to support people to feel empowered and able to be advocate for themselves. She strongly believes that education is key and that no subject should be off limits.
We talk about:
-experience in the British military
-damage during delivery
-mental shifts needed for pregnancy
-data and opinions about activity in pregnancy
-realistic motherhood movement patterns
-differences in pregnancies
-journey of self-healing
-advice for first-time moms
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
2:21 entering the military
8:30 her birth experience
12:01 navigating pregnancy as a military officer
17:35 advice from physicians going into birth
20:03 going from home birth to hospital
23:35 first weeks postpartum and second pregnancy
26:53 trying to heal leakage, diastasis recti, and prolapse
34:01 recovery from second birth
37:35 deciding to help others
40:46 things to share in early pregnancy
43:43 life in Thailand
51:35 advice for moms
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH ANNA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movewellwithanna/
Website: https://movewellwithanna.com
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The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Dr. Kate Edwards, the founder of Precision Performance & Physical Therapy. She has dedicated her life to helping runners feel better and perform better. She is residency trained in orthopedics, a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist and trained in running medicine. She and her team at Precision Performance treat Elite, collegiate, high school and recreational runners. Her race resume includes several marathons and three Bostons. She has been a running coach, authored books & research articles about running, teaches and lectures nationally & internationally, is the co-host of the More Than Miles podcast and recently launched a new running company, Fast Bananas.
She shares her story of nearly dying while running because of a rare genetic heart disease. She has used all she has learned in practice and from her experience to build Fast Bananas, a one stop resource for runners!
We talk about:
-past running experience
-having a rare genetic heart disease
-working with pregnant elite runners
-RUNsourse and Fast Bananas
-managing stress outside of running
-collaborating for the best care
-authoring books
-accessibility of information
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
5:50 dealing with a rare genetic heart disease
11:01 research for elite pregnant athletes
16:04 doing things differently
19:20 mental health support
23:30 collaborative care
28:20 running too early
30:02 writing a book about postpartum running
35:40 increasing accessibility
443:44 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH KATE
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastbananasrun/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katemihevcedwards/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/precisionpt_atl/
Website: https://www.fastbananas.com/
Website: https://www.katemihevcedwards.com/
Website: https://www.precisionpt.org/
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The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Caroline Deitch, a yoga and Pilates instructor, a Childbirth Educator and Birth Doula (via Birthing from Within) and a mom of two awesome kids - ages 7 and 5. She has been teaching movement for 15+ years and has acquired thousands of hours in specialized disciplines like Prenatal, Postpartum, Therapeutics, Pranayama (Breathwork), and Meditation and is a lead facilitator for training and continuing education programs. As a former home health Pediatric Speech Therapist she has always had an interest in research, parent education, and improving outcomes.
Whether she is leading a group class, customizing a 1x1 session with a client or supporting birthing parents by preparing them for birth or through labor and delivery, she always aims to provide an interactive, empowering, and supportive environment. She firmly believes that every single person deserves exceptional care and that we all have a role in making that possible.
We talk about:
-training as a speech therapist
-the unexpected struggles in postpartum
-Birthing from Within Doula training
-turning your birth story into a war story
-self-inquiry in yoga
-informed consent
-collaborative care in birth
-preparing for birth with yoga and pilates
-finding your village
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
7:25 her journey into motherhood
11:52 balancing sharing and receiving birth stories
18:40 nuances of childbirth education
26:17 being happy with a “healthy baby”
28:10 advocating as a doula
33:30 slowing down decisions in birth
38:55 considering the pelvic floor
44:30 curating your birth team
58:03 yoga and pilates in postpartum
63:02 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH CAROLINE
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinedeitchyoga/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Dr. Cristina Agresta, a physical therapist, Assistant Professor and sports medicine researcher. Her research focuses on developing assessment and monitoring techniques that improve clinical decision-making regarding athlete care and athletic performance. As a former runner, mom, clinician, and researcher, she offers a comprehensive perspective on the topic.
We talk about all the common myths surrounding running shoes and give real, up-to-date advice!
We talk about:
-common running shoes choices
-carbon plated running shoes
-heel drop and stack height
-the place for barefoot running
-avoiding “right” and “wrong”
-working in academia
-foot size increasing after pregnancy
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
4:09 going wrong with running shoes
9:45 prioritizing comfort
13:01 explaining heel drop
15:03 minimalist shoes and barefoot running
23:40 bridging the gap from clinician to academia
29:23 her experience pregnancy and postpartum
38:25 practical advice for choosing a shoe
43:00 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH CRISTINE
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AgrestaCristine
Website: https://uwdpt-research.rehab.washington.edu/agresta-sportscience
The University of Washington Doctor of Physical Therapy program is a top-notch graduate program that provides exceptional education and unique experiences for those interested becoming a PT (https://www.physicaltherapy.uw.edu). We also have a number of post-professional residencies (https://pt-residencies.rehab.washington.edu) with a sports PT residency in the works!
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Dr. Chloë Murdock, physiotherapist and expert bike fitter. Chloë’s clinical expertise treating endurance athletes with orthopedic and pelvic floor dysfunction gives her a unique perspective as a bike fitter, and allows her to comprehensively assess and fit cyclists to their optimal position. As a former D-1 track and cross country athlete, her love for sport runs deep. She is a Slowtwitch and BikeFit certified bike fitter, as well as a Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist, NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and USATF level 1 and RRCA certified running coach.
Chloë shares many useful tips and tricks for both pregnant moms and this retuning postpartum. You don’t want to miss this episode!
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
2:08 pelvic floor and cycling
3:40 discomfort in the saddle
12:25 differences in bike shorts
14:10 triathlon versus cycling shorts
16:20 returning to cycling postpartum
20:30 peloton during pregnancy
22:40 increase in women in endurance sports
26:10 most common issues seen
28:10 ins and outs of a bike fit
35:45 working with pregnant and postpartum athletes
38:28 common mistakes with bike fits
44:20 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH CHLOË
IG: https://www.instagram.com/chloe_murdockpt/
Website: https://www.chloemurdockpt.com/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Dr. Christina Prevett PT, PhD, researcher in pregnancy and aging, lead faculty at Institute of Clinical Excellence Physio for Pelvic Health & Geriatrics, and Creator of the Barbell Mamas. Christina helps female athletes maximize fitness potential with online programming for pregnant & postpartum CrossFitters & weightlifters.
Christina and I talk about how far we have come in supporting strength athlete, both pregnant and postpartum, as well as where the research is headed. If you’re a barbell athlete, you don not want to miss this conversation!
We talk about:
-lack of research available
-affects of resistance training on pelvic floor
-breath holding
-stress urinary incontinence
-listening to your body
-ethics issues and pregnancy research
-increasing visibility
-debunking hormone myths
-benefits of strength training
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
4:02 research following experience
9:50 changes in pelvic floor
11:30 unpacking Valsava maneuver
21:03 resistance training in supine
25:30 findings of the research
31:10 averages in the study
37:40 the progress made
43:00 addressing inequity
45:37 addressing menopause
52:40 benefits of strength training
60:25 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.christina_prevett/
Website: https://thebarbellmamas.com/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Dr. Lashonda Jones, an Ortho and Postpartum Doctor of Physical therapy, certified personal trainer, pre/postnatal corrective exercise specialist, & certified macro nutrition coach with over 17 years of experience. She's also a mom of 2 and fellow C-section mom. Dr. Jones is the owner of Core Elevation Fitness and Wellness, a global online company helping moms and women heal their diastasis, recover after C-section, and safely return to exercise before and after giving birth. She loves helping women bridge the gap between rehab & fitness while promoting the value of wellness and self care.
Having had an unplanned C-section herself, she understands both the physical and emotional toll it can have on moms. That's why she’s so passionate about getting this much needed education and resources out there because we deserve so much better.
We talk about:
-specializing in women’s health
-breaking the stigma of c-sections
-taking time to recover
-dealing with diastasis recti
-educate early and often
-a “natural” birth
-strategies to improve c-section recovery
-lifting heavy
-helping older moms
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
4:35 previous knowledge of c-sections
6:05 sharing birth stories
10:15 comparing recoveries
12:45 c-section and diastasis
16:55 moms looking for education
20:15 common myths
24:08 stories from patients
28:20 load and diastasis recovery
33:04 coning and doming
38:41 the future for moms
44:30 is it ever too late?
49:59 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH LASHONDA
IG: www.instagram.com/ptrainershonda
Website: www.coreelevationfitness.com
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The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Helen Ledwick, the creator of Why Mums Don’t Jump - dedicated to dismantling the taboo around pelvic floor problems after childbirth. By sharing personal stories and expert knowledge, the former BBC journalist has helped thousands of women to access reliable information and support for issues like incontinence, prolapse and pelvic pain. Her groundbreaking book, Why Mums Don't Jump: Ending the Pelvic Floor Taboo, was published by Allen & Unwin in 2023, and builds on the success of her ARIA-nominated podcast, which recently concluded its fourth season. Inspired by Helen’s own struggle with pelvic organ prolapse, Why Mums Don’t Jump has blossomed into a vibrant Instagram community, where women describe feeling empowered and hopeful. Helen lives in Manchester, UK, with her husband and two children.
We talk about:
-the evolution of WMDJ
-discovering prolapse
-lack of information available
-creating a community
-creating space for moms to share
-mom survival mode
-combating misinformation
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
6:55 information available now
9:20 experiencing prolapse postpartum
13:35 standards of practice
18:20 stories from the book
26:35 calming the nervous system
30:40 lessons learned in growing WMDJ
38:04 having ownership over your body
43:00 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH HELEN
IG: https://www.instagram.com/whymumsdontjump/
Website: https://whymumsdontjump.com/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Teresa Waser, a passionate educator driven to help healthcare and fitness professionals reignite their curiosity, challenge what they believe, and strive towards a truly biopsychosocial approach. She developed TIIPPSS-FC, a framework for creating change in how we help those with pain, pelvic health issues, and/or performance concerns. Teresa is a pelvic health and orthopedic physiotherapist, based out of RX Physiotherapy in Leduc, Canada, and has previously coached running, as well as CrossFit for kids through to older adults. She blends her experiences as physio, coach, and educator to help empower clinicians and clients alike to redefine their possible. Teresa is also a mom of 3, including a set of twins. She loves traveling, horseback riding, and lifting heavyish barbells repeatedly
We talk about:
-getting into CrossFit
-being active with diastases recti
-embracing uncertainty
-sharing the journey
-challenging what’s possible
-avoiding the “should” and “shouldn’t”
-growing up riding horses
-postpartum considerations for riders
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
2:05 early days of CrossFit
7:30 the affects of diastases recti
12:50 the desire to learn
17:55 being open about your experience
22:50 postpartum and CrossFit
29:30 honoring where each person is on their journey
32:04 riding horses and postpartum correlations
42:48 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH THERESA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/rxphysio/
Website: https://rxphysiotherapy.com/
Teresa teaches both live online and face-to-face course options.
Courses include TIIPPSS-FC: Reframing our Approach to Pain, Pelvic Health and Performance (both live online and face-to-face Masterclass versions), and Beyond the Pelvis: Exercise for the Whole Body and Everyday Person (live online), and others
You can find her most up-to-date course listing here: https://rxphysiotherapy.com/courses/
For Teresa's online self-paced seminar on "Pelvic Health in Equestrians" that was mentioned in the podcast, you can find that here: https://mypteducation.com/courses/pelvic-health-and-the-equestrian/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Suzanne Yatim Aslam, a former actor and Miss Arab USA turned writer. Her personal experience with postpartum depression and anxiety left her feeling alone and confused. In her book Post Pardon Me, she addresses the dark thoughts that so many mothers have but are too scared to say out loud. She's thrilled to get this book into the hands of mothers who may be struggling with postpartum depression and anxiety.
This conversation with Suzanne is so real, but also hilarious. You don’t want to miss this episode!
We talk about:
-deciding to have kids or not
-struggling with finding maternal instinct
-going through the motions
-dealing with mom guilt
-physical symptoms of depression
-ancestral muscle memory
-ways to cope
-going to therapy
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
3:15 pregnancy expectations
5:05 life before kids
6:30 signs of depression
11:29 struggling with the bad days
16:05 warning signs of a bad day
18:03 cultural expectations
24:45 writing her book
28:30 being an advocate for yourself
31:40 finding help, trying therapy
38:30 learning about yourself through parenting
43:41 deciding to write her book
47:25 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH SUZANNE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/suzyatimaslam/
Website: https://www.suzanneyatimaslam.com/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Dr. Ginger Garner, PT, DPT, ATC/L. She is a clinician, author, educator, and longtime advocate committed to improving access to physical therapy services. She is the CEO of Living Well Institute, which has trail blazed interdisciplinary training in Therapeutic Yoga and Functional and Lifestyle Medicine since 2000. She also owns Garner Pelvic Health, a private practice located in Greensboro, NC. Dr. Garner specializes in chronic pelvic pain including endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, prolapse, incontinence, peri- and menopause, and also serves the performing arts and public speaking community with “voice to pelvic floor” therapy, as well as post hip arthroscopy rehab.
Ginger tells us about her experience as a singer and how her pregnancies and postpartum periods affected her abilities. You don't what to miss what she has to say!
We talk about:
-finding pelvic floor physical therapy
-the voice and the pelvic floor
-how singing changes with pregnancy and postpartum
-recovering from a birth injury
-connection to sounds and pelvic floor symptoms
-post hip surgery horseback riding
-coming back better after childbirth
-evidence based practice
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
2:50 first pregnancy expectations
6:30 getting into care with a pelvic floor PT
11:29 connection to singing and pelvic floor
16:50 common patterns with singing
19:40 working towards function patters
25:55 birth injuries and riding horses
33:34 early pelvic floor physical therapy
39:40 walking moms through the process
48:01 learning from those who went before us
57:00 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH GINGER
IG: https://www.instagram.com/drgingergarner/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-well-podcast-with-dr-ginger-garner/id1678127480
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Dr. Kristal Lau, a Physician-turned-Postpartum Wellness Consultant and the author of 'Postpartum 30'. She brings over 10 years of collective experience in clinical medicine, scientific research, and public health along with her personal experiences of navigating postpartum and motherhood as a mom of 2, an Asian expat in the West, and a U.S. military spouse. Dr. Lau delivers insights and actionable strategies for postpartum wellness, including balancing traditions and cultural practices with modern postpartum care.
Kristal shares her experience with her first confinement practice, and how it lead her to finding ways to respectfully modernize this postpartum practice that is sacred to her culture while incorporating her medical background.
We talk about:
-confinement in Asian cultures
-massage as part of postpartum care
-herbs in pregnancy and postpartum
-Traditional Chinese Medicine
-exclusions of birth partner
-confinement centers in Asia
-roll of family in postpartum
-struggles with postpartum depression
-life of a military family
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
2:20 postpartum period in Malaysia
8:03 trusting pregnant moms
12:38 living in Alabama
17:50 Traditional Chinese Medicine and postpartum recommendations
21:00 what happens after second child
26:45 transitioning out of confinement period
30:19 parental leave & supporting moms
39:40 military moms and families
44:50 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH KRISTAL
IG: https://www.instagram.com/mamaswingwoman
Website: https://mamaswingwoman.com/
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The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Paulina Ioannidou, a former MMA athlete, PhD student in Cologne, Germany, owner of a physio facility, and mom. She educates on female athletes, as well as cultural differences of pregnant and postpartum athletes. She last competed in 2019 and then got pregnant with her son, who is now 3. Her own search for information about activity during pregnancy lead her to research how different cultures handle athletic pregnancies.
Paulina shares about pregnancy and postpartum in Germany and what it’s like to get physiotherapy.
We talk about:
-being a professional MMA athlete
-lack of information about exercise and pregnancy
-postpartum information in Germany
-improving education
-diastasis recti
-setting realistic expectations
-returning to activity
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
6:01 searching for information on active pregnancies
10:19 social media backlash
15:58 pregnancy care in Germany
22:15 getting women care earlier
26:45 how patients find Paulina
29:05 expectations versus reality
34:15 biggest challenges for postpartum moms
40:01 returning to activity postpartum
46:10 talking about possible scenarios
48:00 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH PAULINA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/paulina.balboa/
Website: https://www.pi-physio.de/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Annie Cree, a mother of director of outdoor programming for Iakwa'shatste Youth Fitness, and a member of the Mohawk Nation. Her goal is to to help encourage and motivate families with little ones to try new things. She created an activity book for Indigenous Sports and Wellness Ontario, in addition to providing an in-school running program to prepare students for the Ottowa Kids Marathon. Annie is a member of the Akwesasne Suicide Prevention Committee, and offers her services and support to their programs.
We chat about the differences between having kids in your 20’s versus your 30’s, and how finding activity, like hiking can be helpful for self-care and mental health in the postpartum period.
We talk about:
-growing up in the Mohawk Nation
-breaking cultural norms
-self-care through activity
-struggles with breastfeeding
-growing a hiking group
-carrier options for hiking
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
3:55 generational pregnancy advice
6:45 differences with later pregnancies
9:10 finding hiking
11:53 reaching out after postpartum struggles
16:25 finding happiness in hiking
20:53 helping new hikers
26:25 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH ANNIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/anniecree/
Email: acree@iakwashatste.com
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Dr. Nicole Cozean, founder PelvicSanity in Southern California, with the belief in putting patients first. She also hosts the Pelvic PT Rising podcast and co-founder of PelviCon. She is also the mom of a six month old! Nicole now spends much of her time training and mentoring her dedicated staff, enabling far more people to receive expert care at PelvicSanity. Our conversation delves into her experience as a long time pelvic floor PT and a new mom!
Nicole shares her journey to motherhood under the lens of being a pelvic health specialist, as well as fertility struggles.
We talk about:
-finding the “why" behind symptoms
-functional & dynamic pelvic floor assessments
-seeing the full picture/full body
-mom guilt & and working
-meeting people where they are
-different priorities for different seasons
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
1:37 journey to motherhood
7:30 dealing with pregnancy lost
10:40 doing versus resting
13:50 postpartum expectations
19:55 advocating for yourself postpartum
25:49 physical changes postpartum
28:50 taking your time postpartum
36:00 comparison traps
42:40 challenges of different seasons
50:40 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH NICOLE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pelvicsanity/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/nicolecozeandpt/
Website: www.pelvicsanity.com
Website: www.pelvicptrising.com
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with my fellow Swim Moms, Laura and JoAnne. And while you may think this episode is just an excuse to talk with my friends outside of swim practice, Laura and JoAnne share so much valuable intel on how to make time for your own workouts when your shuttling kids to their sports practices and meets. Laura, a mom of 2, is a recovering triathlete and a Commander in the Coast Guard. JoAnne, a mom of 3, has always used sports as a way to stay fit, but fell off the wagon after her daughter was born. When her oldest daughter was 8, she found her way back to fitness.
These ladies share practical tips on how they balance all of the things that come along with being a mom, while still making time for themselves.
We talk about:
-being active as kids
-becoming a morning person
-different struggles with different age kids
-setting the example for your kids
-different seasons of the year
-done is better than perfect
-making family memories
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
5:59 we we stay fit
9:45 changing fitness after each kid
14:10 shifting to get up early
19:05 shifts with older kids
24:50 adapting to different seasons
30:10 advice to your former self
34:45 looking ahead to the next stage
44:00 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Dr. Amanda Olson, DPT, PRPC, a pelvic health specialist, certified Stott Pilates instructor, and RRCA certified running coach. She is the president and chief clinical officer of Intimate Rose where she develops pelvic health products and education. Amanda is passionate about empowering women and men with pelvic health issues including pelvic pain, incontinence, pregnancy, and post-partum issues. Dr. Olson teaches internationally on various pelvic health topics including pelvic floor dysfunction in runners. She has written newspaper and magazine articles on pelvic floor dysfunction, and running and also authored the book Restoring the Pelvic Floor For Women.
Her mission is to empower people in the management of their pelvic health. Her motto is that bodies heal and that humor helps.
We talk about:
-getting into making devices
-all pregnancies are different
-judgement in pregnancy
-the changing body
-continuing the research
-overactivity causing symptoms
-doing what brings you joy
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
2:57 the evolution of pelvic devices
6:30 experience in pregnancy & postpartum
10:40 second guessing yourself
11:56 returning to running
15:39 issues with second pregnancy
19:40 authoring a paper
23:45 gaps in the research
28:45 going past keels
31:53 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH AMANDA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/aolsondpt/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/intimaterose/
Website: www.Intimaterose.com
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Kalista Anderson, a Registered Nurse, Certified Lactation Counselor, and mom of three. Kallista helps pregnant mamas get ready for their baby by preparing their self, space, and significant other. She does so through her podcast, The New Mom Boss Podcast, as well as coaching, and online course New Mom Prep School. Her dedication to helping first-time moms was born when she had her first 2 kids 13 months apart -- experiencing the new mom phase back to back. It is her mission to make preparing to be a new mom simple and thorough so that women can enter motherhood with confidence and joy so that they can build a strong bond with their baby.
We talk about:
-having a section Tim experience the first time around
-experiencing postpartum depression
-sleep training
-sleep for mental health
-getting your body back postpartum
-seasonal affect disorder
-helping moms through podcast and coaching
-collect and select
-embracing the virtual community
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
4:45 expectations versus reality
7:20 having babies back to back
8:55 changes with the third pregnancy
13:30 importance of sleep
15:18 urgency to return to normal
20:30 podcast and programming
25:08 5th trimester
28:15 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH KALISTA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/newmomboss/
Website: www.newmomboss.com
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Dr. Jen Fraboni, PT, DPT, and Dr. Dom Fraboni, DPT, CSCS. Together, they co-host The Optimal Body Podcast.
Dr. Jen is an internationally-renown physical therapist who specializes in helping people overcome chronic pain and maximize physical performance. As the founder of the new platform and app, “Jen.Health,” she brings a unique, whole body approach to strength, mobility and pain-free living.
Dr. Dom is an active advocate for the advance of national healthcare quality and access to care in the USA. He was an avid coach, unified partner, and volunteer coordinator for Special Olympics, assisting in coordinating events nationally for NCAA and APTA. Domenic believes that true human healing happens through empowering individuals to independence in their journey.
We talk about:
-authenticity on social media
-changing birth plans
-realities of postpartum
-finding yourself postpartum
-experiencing postpartum as a physical therapist
-sharing information
-doing what you can with what you have
-actionable and easy workouts
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
4:45 being open on social media
8:11 expectations of early postpartum
14:20 returning to exercise after baby
17:01 changing standards of practice
24:52 gaps in the available information
29:45 challenges getting in workouts with a newborn
36:30 planning ahead for workouts
40:19 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH JEN & DOM
IG: https://www.instagram.com/docjenfit/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/drdomdpt/
Website: https://Jen.health
https://Jen.health/freetrial
Physical therapy in your back pocket with 11 plans, 3 courses and endless quick tips.
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Ariele Foster, a (whole body) doctor of physical therapy, a multi-disciplinary yoga and movement teacher since 2001, founder of Yoga Anatomy Academy (online continuing education for yoga teachers) and a former work colleague of Carrie. Ariele has a particular interest in helping yoga practitioners and those with hip injuries recover from injury.
She considers herself a nonsense slayer in the "Wild West" that is wellness on the internet.
A yoga injury led her to physical therapy, and in the nearly 2 decades since, she’s developed a keen sensitivity to the falsehoods spread in the yoga world, anatomy-related and otherwise, as well as the wellness and sometimes physical therapy worlds.
We talk about:
-relaxation and the pelvic floor
-unpacking Yin yoga
-pregnant moms and hip openers
-mind-body connection
-expecting too much from yoga
-prevalent voices in yoga
-making time for yoga
-yoga teachers talking about the pelvic floor
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
3:17 yin yoga and the pelvic floor
8:52 yoga for hip openers
12:22 helping moms relax through yoga
14:30 history of yoga in the USA
20:02 yoga being strenuous
25:05 finding your space in yoga
31:15 mula banda and the pelvic floor
41:53 resources
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH ARIELE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.ariele.foster/
Website: https://wellilo.com/
Website: https://yogaanatomyacademy.com/
Today I speak with Ariele Foster, a (whole body) doctor of physical therapy, a multi-disciplinary yoga and movement teacher since 2001, founder of Yoga Anatomy Academy (online continuing education for yoga teachers) and a former work colleague of Carrie. Ariele has a particular interest in helping yoga practitioners and those with hip injuries recover from injury.
She considers herself a nonsense slayer in the "Wild West" that is wellness on the internet.
A yoga injury led her to physical therapy, and in the nearly 2 decades since, she’s developed a keen sensitivity to the falsehoods spread in the yoga world, anatomy-related and otherwise, as well as the wellness and sometimes physical therapy worlds.
We talk about:
-relaxation and the pelvic floor
-unpacking Yin yoga
-pregnant moms and hip openers
-mind-body connection
-expecting too much from yoga
-prevalent voices in yoga
-making time for yoga
-yoga teachers talking about the pelvic floor
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
3:17 yin yoga and the pelvic floor
8:52 yoga for hip openers
12:22 helping moms relax through yoga
14:30 history of
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Nathalia Melo a wife, mother of two, and a business owner. She has featured on the cover of major magazines like Muscle & Fitness Hers, Shape Magazine, Fitness RX. In 2012, she won the biggest bodybuilding competition in the world- The Olympia, which allowed her to traveled to over 30 countries hosting fitness seminars for the general population as well as to fitness professionals. Once she became pregnant, she realized everything she knew of fitness would need to be adjusted. Learning to navigate pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood while taking care of her health and fitness was an incredibly eye opening and humbling experience, which then led her to find her passion: Helping busy working moms regain their fitness and feel sexy AF!
We talk about:
-moms putting themselves last
-rushing the process
-using social media responsibly
-preconceptions around birth and postpartum
-working with the right people
-changing your mindset
-the Four Pillars
-finding sustainability
-setting the example for your kids
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
1:25 starting to help other moms
8:10 experience with birth
11:15 coaching style
12:45 victim mentality
15:05 common priorities with moms
21:35 helping moms through their programs
28:40 vetting your sources
32:00 genetics versus hard work
36:05 being a martyr as a mom
46:50 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH NATHALIA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/nathaliamelofit/
Website: www.nathaliamelofit.com
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Christine You, a writer who investigates the intersection of sports science and women athletes. Her writing has appeared in Outside, The Washington Post, Runner’s World, and other publications. She’s a lifelong athlete and yoga teacher who loves running, surfing, and skiing. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Christine is a mom of two boys (ages 13 and 16) and physical activity and sports have always been a part of her life. Going into pregnancy and postpartum, she felt like she had zero guidance, which was a big part of the reason why she wanted to address specific life stages in her book, Up To Speed.
We talk about:
-her experience running during pregnancy and postpartum
-writing about women in sports and the intersection with science
-lack of research about women in sport
-educating youth coaches
-accommodating developmental stages in youth athletes
-expectations for 6 week postpartum visit
-lack of research for perimenopause and menopause
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
3:40 returning to running postpartum
4:50 deciding to write about women in sports
10:03 needing women researchers
14:15 intervention with young athletes
18:55 the business of youth sports
24:30 disparity between girls and boys rules in sports
26:30 interviews in the book
29:44 diving into the chapters
33:25 previous research in pregnancy
36:45 perimenopause and menopause
43:15 biggest takeaway from writing the book
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/cyu888/
Website: https://www.christinemyu.com/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Sonal Patel, MD. She is a pediatrician, neonatologist, & breastfeeding specialist who founded NayaCare in 2018. NayaCare is a home health clinic focused on improving postpartum care. She wrote her first book, The Doctor and Her Black Bag that examines maternal mortality in historical and personal context and solutions to reduce maternal mortality. She is also a co-founder and co-executive director of Center for 4th Trimester Care, a national physician-led non-profit with the mission of improving postpartum care.
Having four kids, her message is for people to understand why the 4th trimester is so important and why we are losing more moms in this trimester than the first three combined.
We talk about:
-personal experience with birth and the 4th Trimester
-things that change, but stay the same
-expanding accessibility
-moms getting lost in the 4th Trimester
-correlations with mother’s mental health
-over tracking everything
-cultural differences in the 4th Trimester
-the value of home services
-being okay asking for help
-the dangers of birth in the US
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
3:12 4th Trimester expectations versus realities
5:45 how postpartum has evolved
9:30 expanding pelvic health care
10:34 common challenges for moms
14:30 impacts of mother’s mental health
18:35 breastfeeding apps
21:42 the comparison trap
29:26 making an impact on change
33:20 Center for 4th Trimester Care
35:55 moms not knowing what they need
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH SONAL
IG: https://www.instagram.com/nayacare/
Website: www.nayacare.org
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Kelly Kendall Kelly, a nurse and lactation consultant and founder of the Balanced Boob, which focuses on education and support for breastfeeding families. She started The Balanced Boob so she could give moms what she desperately needed and couldn’t find: a balanced approach to breastfeeding that provides both education and on-going support.
This is Kelly’s second time on the podcast, so make sure you go back and listen to her first episode, linked below!
We talk about:
-the evolution of breastfeeding support
-letting go of control
-common but not normal
-having community around breastfeeding
-breastfeeding and exercise
-promoting self-compassion
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
3:02 the why behind The Balanced Boob
6:15 lessons learned during first pregnancy
8:44 questions moms ask
12:55 real life breastfeeding
18:19 hospital breastfeeding advice
22:20 deciding not to breastfeed
25:14 breastfeeding and exercise
29:15 putting pressure on yourself
35:23 relating to new moms
41:54 finding resources
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH KELLY
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebalancedboob/
Website: https://www.thebalancedboob.com/
First Episode: https://youtu.be/dIcbF8aUpZE
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Lara Costa, ultramarathoner, powerlifter, and mom of two…and also my podcast manager! Lara is that friend who’s always up for anything and has continued to be active throughout all stages of postpartum. Join us as we hear about Lara’s journey as lifelong athlete looking for new challenges as an active mom, raising active kids, and running a business!
We talk about:
-doing all the things
-support during pregnancy
-unexpected experiences postpartum
-challenges going from one to two kids
-balancing your needs as a mom
-adapting your training
-training with your kids
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
2:37 staying active during pregnancy
6:57 expectations for staying active in pregnancy
9:05 postpartum surprises
13:48 bridging the gap to normal activity
15:41 finding time to focus on yourself
19:36 big time commitments
24:20 having a coach who works for YOU
25:43 navigating bikini prep and motherhood
30:46 being active as a family
35:37 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH LARA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lararunningwild/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Dr. Sara Reardon, a doctor of physical therapy and board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist specializing in the treatment of bowel and bladder issues, painful intercourse, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and menopause. She is the founder of The Vagina Whisperer, an online platform with pelvic floor and core exercise programs for pregnancy, postpartum, painful sex and pelvic floor strengthening. Sara is passionate about normalizing the conversation around pelvic floor health and increasing awareness of pelvic floor physical therapy as a treatment option to prevent and overcome pelvic health issues.
Sara shares her experiences as a new mom and how being a physical therapist informed those early days.
We talk about:
-Pelvic Floor PT
-Postpartum exercises
-preparing for breastfeeding
-listening to your instinct
-slowing downtime postpartum return to exercise
-doing exercise you love
-seasons of motherhood
-having patience with yourself
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
2:19 experience going through pregnancy and postpartum
4:43 what she would do differently
10:30 you don’t know what you don’t know
12:10 giving ourselves grace
14:05 Peleton love
15:30 going through different seasons
21:15 overextending ourselves
30:07 continuing to evolve postpartum
33:10 being the Vagina Whisperer
41:55 Rapid Fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH SARA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/the.vagina.whisperer/
Website: www.thevagwhisperer.com
Free Guide 6 exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor: https://thevagwhisperer.com/strengthening/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Kate Johnson, CrossFit Level 2 Trainer who works 1:1 providing customized programming for athletes and core/pelvic floor considerations. She’s also a Pregnancy & Postpartum Coach at Street Parking. Kate share her story of returning to the gym after an emergency c-section with her first son and feeling like there was something wrong with her because of the symptoms she was experiencing. During her second pregnancy, she connected with Brianna Battles, and that changed the trajectory of her life.
Since then she has worked with 100s of people to help them educate and navigate their core/pelvic health regardless of what season of life they are in.
We talk about:
-being a CrossFit coach
-figuring it out as you go
-being a collegiate athlete
-CrossFit during pregnancy
-HELLP syndrome
-feeling like you have something to prove
-working with Street Parking
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
7:08 starting in CrossFit
11:55 thoughts after getting pregnant
16:00 first bird experience
19:15 returning to the gym too soon
24:40 needing more research
27:48 second pregnancy
35:50 becoming the provider you need
43:37 evolving in coaching
51:08 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH KATE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/coach_katejohnson/
Website: www.TulaFit.com
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Dr. Juan Michelle Martin, PT, DPT, a pelvic floor physical therapist, sex counselor and doula. She is the owner of JMM Health Solutions, a concierge pelvic health practice in the Atlanta Metro area where she brings over 15 years of clinical experience as a physical therapist.
As a pelvic PT and sex counselor she enjoys speaking about sex from the perspective of health, healthier bodies and healthy relationships. It’s important for individuals to recognize that you can have great sex and be healthy as you age- even some of your best years.
We talk about:
-experiences as a mom and PT
-providing a holistic approach
-being a sex counselor
-working as a doula
-tracking your data
-doing things with your kids
-giving yourself grace
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
2:15 how she got started
6:25 moms wanting to do too much
8:40 people’s need for sex counseling
12:03 early education for kids
15:50 working with patients as a doula and PT
23:30 using simple things to improve outcomes
27:52 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH DR. J
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thepelvicperspective/
Website: www.jmmhealthsolutions.com
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Lindsey Hein is a 17X Marathoner and mom of four. She is the host of the two podcasts; “I’ll Have Another" and "Why is Everyone Yelling?" where she has refreshing conversations with Olympians, everyday runners and parenting experts. Lindsey is the Founder of the podcast network SandyBoy Productions and in her spare time loves to coach runners, read, run, go to spin class and pilates and connect with neighbors and friends.
We talk about:
-simple days of running
-running after kids
-having a VBAC
-overdoing things
-getting back to training
-planning workouts as a mom
-asking for help
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
8:23 running before kids
10:50 running through pregnancy
12:15 experiences with OB/GYNs
18:55 you don’t know what you don’t know
23:45 training after each pregnancy
27:39 after school things with older kids
29:02 scheduling workouts & planning
36:05 support from parents
39:08 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH LINDSEY
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lindseyhein626/
Website: https://lindseyhein.com/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Annyck Besso, RD. and Stefanie Rosser, RD. From Sööma Nutrition. Stefanie specializes in intuitive eating and eating disorders and believes in an integrative approach to treating eating disorders and disordered eating. Annyck has expertise treating eating disorders in both private and academic medical center settings. She also specializes in treating Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, micronutrient deficiencies in sport, and fueling to optimize recovery and performance. Annyck and Stefanie both apply principles of Health at Every Size® and Intuitive Eating to their nutrition interventions.
We talk about common challenges postpartum moms face with nutrition and the pitfalls of under-fueling your body.
We talk about:
-moms and disordered eating
-getting your “body back”
-the comparison trap
-figuring out how much you need to eat
-flexibility and balance
-eating enough protein
-getting guidance
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
4:40 biggest nutritional challenges for postpartum moms
11:25 RED-S in postpartum
16:22 determining fueling needs
22:40 struggles with kids’ food sensitivities
28:05 changed with a second kid
30:34 protein needs
35:52 where to start
39:39 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH
IG: https://www.instagram.com/s.0.0.m.a/
Website: https://soomanutrition.com/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Katie Makris, a multisport coach specializing in the pregnant and postpartum athlete. She's a mother to two boys, 2.5 and 5 years old, a three-time Ironman triathlete, 15-time marathoner, and avid cyclist who enjoys clipping into all sorts of adventures on the road, on gravel, and often, indoors on Zwift! Katie's goal is to to help more women gain access to resources to continue the activities they love with conscious adaptations, and to navigate the ever changing gray area of pregnancy and postpartum fitness, while keeping a safe, healthy environment for themselves and their babies.
We talk about:
-striving for more as an athlete
-searching for information as a pregnant athlete
-choosing what activities work for pregnancy
-loosing fitness during pregnancy
-setting unrealistic expectations
-planning for all possibilities
-the athlete mindset & identity
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
4:46 beginning in running and triathlon
8:02 getting pregnant and looking for guidance
16:10 getting certifications and hiring coaches
20:30 adjusting during pregnancy
25:10 navigating unmet expectations
30:38 when to reach out to a coach
38:45 shifting identities
42:50 quick fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH KATIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/_pursuit_endurance/
Website: www.pursuitendurancedc.com
Ebook: https://www.pursuitendurancedc.com/pay/free-e-book-endurance-sports-through-pregnancy-and-early-motherhood
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Dr. Elliot Berlin, an award-winning prenatal chiropractor, childbirth educator, labor support bodyworker, and co-founder ofBerlin Wellness Group in Los Angeles, California.
His separate schooling in massage therapy, bodywork, and chiropractic form the backbone of his innovative pre- and post-natal wellness care techniques. Unique ‘Chirossage’ sessions soothe and relax tight, painful muscles and restore motion to restricted joints. These 30 to 45-minute treatments effectively address most pregnancy aches and pains in just a few visits and promote healthy, comfortable, and functional pregnancy and an ideal environment for labor and delivery.
Dr. Berlin’sInformed Pregnancy® Project aims to utilize multiple forms of media (podcasts, YouTube series, documentaries, and online workshops) to compile and deliver unbiased information about pregnancy and childbirth to empower new and expectant parents to make informed choices regarding their pregnancy and parenting journey.
Informed Pregnancy team has just launched Informed Pregnancy Plus, a streaming service designed to empower new and expectant parents with video content available online and on Apple, Android, and Roku apps.
We talk about:
-chiropractic during and after pregnancy
-informed choice
-breech birth
-vaginal birth after cesarean
-getting into birth work
-Informed Pregnancy Project
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
4:55 chiropractic care versus physical therapy
10:17 common reasons to see a Chiro
14:34 postpartum lower back pain
18:24 getting into birth work
25:18 Informed Pregnancy Project
31:00 building community
36:30 Informed Pregnancy Plus
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH ELLIOTT
Website: https://www.doctorberlin.com/
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/doctorberlin
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Tina Muir, the founder and CEO of Running For Real. Tina is a mother of two and former international runner for Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Tina hosts the Running For Real Podcast, which has amassed over 6 million downloads. The Running For Real Podcast is a collective of conversations about running, the climate emergency, and social justice. Tina also hosts a second, NPR style podcast with Knox Robinson called Running Realized, noted as "The 'Invisibilia' of running" by Women's Running. Tina has worked with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and been featured in The Guardian, The Telegraph, People Magazine, Outside, SELF, and Women’s Health.
We talk about:
-the importance of talking about RED-s
-struggles for new moms with nutrition
-postpartum as a pro runner
-RED-s red flags
-having a support system
-having a do-over
-asking for help
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
2:58 reflecting on past experience with RED-s
5:47 RED-s in postpartum athletes
10:25 navigating postpartum as a Pro runner
16:30 slow is fast
22:08 how things were different after second child
29:09 paying it forward
37:00 accepting help
39:50 quick fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH TINA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinamuir88/
Website: https://runningforreal.com
Running for Real Podcast: https://runningforreal.com/podcast/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Joy Black, an avid rock climber, kettlebell enthusiast, and trail runner. She is a Mom of three, and is living the craziness of having a teenager, toddler, and infant all at the same time. She truly believes that we are all much stronger than we realize, we just need someone to help us tap into that potential. With over a decade of experience training and coaching, Joy has combined her love of strength training, climbing, and movement with extensive knowledge on training during pregnancy and postpartum. She is on a mission to equip climbers with knowledge that will empower them during their journey as a pregnant and/or postpartum climber. If there was ever anyone that could casually find a way to use the words ‘climbing’, ‘ pelvic floor’ and ‘breath mechanics’ in the same sentence…it’s Joy.
Joy also works with The Postpartum Project. It is a one of a kind approach to returning to climbing after baby that combines breath work, core, pelvic floor, strength, and climbing specific training all with the postpartum climber in mind.
We talk about:
-training and the pregnant athlete
-considerations for higher level individuals
-incorporating breath work
-strength training for climbers
-safety in climbing
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
2:44 climbing as a mom
8:30 coaching climbing moms
13:40 taking from other fields
14:57 common challenges
24:00 postpartum climbing
29:25 information overload
32:58 overcoming fear
38:58 climbing and prolapse
41:18 rapid fire questions
44:30 online programs
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH JOY
IG: https://www.instagram.com/climbingwithjoy/
The Postpartum Project: https://adept-pioneer-8009.ck.page/c27e9793f3
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Lauren Sok, physical therapist and fearless leader of Functionize Health.
Finding energy in helping others and joy in watching them succeed, Lauren embraces childish enthusiasm and overt optimism in the face of entrepreneurship. Despite doubts and challenges, Lauren braved starting a cash-based physical therapy practice at a time when private-pay was a novel concept in the healthcare industry.
Ultimately, she is dedicated to disrupting the current approach to healthcare for one that focuses on humans as a whole as opposed to the sum of symptoms. Lauren lives in with her husband, Kevin, teenage twin boys, Ethan and Austin, and spunky daughter, Sienna. When she is not running between sporting events, networking socials, supper clubs, carpooling, and school volunteering, Lauren enjoys traveling, running, a lazy day on the beach, OrangeTheory Fitness, and exploring the food and events in Atlanta, GA.
We talk about:
-lack of information for moms returning to running
-being a twin mom
-consistency and fitting it in
-crosstraining for runners
-looking forward to peri-menopause &menopause
-asking the questions
-running the Grand Canyon
-6AM phone calls
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
5:40 running after becoming a mom
10:55 staying consistent with multiple children
15:20 bridging the gap
22:19 things she would have changed
28:39 fears of the future
33:25 seeing herself as an active mom
37:35 postpartum then and now
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH LAUREN
Website: https://www.functionizehealth.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/functionizehealth/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Emma Brockwell and Gráinne Donnelly. Emma is a Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist. She treats women of all ages with all women’s health related conditions. She is passionate about pre and postnatal rehabilitation and exercise. She specialises in supporting women back to exercise, particularly running, football and netball if they have any pelvic health dysfunction or are postnatal. She has co-authored the first ‘Returning to Running Postnatal Guidelines’ and has spoken about this subject at many medical and exercise conferences. Emma published her first book called ‘Why did no one tell me? How to protect, heal and nurture your body through motherhood.’ She now works privately and is the co-presenter of the podcast, At Your Cervix – the podcast. Alongside Grainne Donnelly and Helen McElroy she co-founded the Athletic Female an evidence based course aimed at healthcare, fitness and medical professionals who work with female athletes.
Gráinne is an Advanced Physiotherapist specialising in pelvic health. She provides pelvic health clinics privately, educates health and fitness professionals about pelvic health and is currently developing her experience in the world of research and academia. She has recently published several papers on postpartum running and diastasis rectus abdominis.
Her specialist interests are postpartum exercise, diastasis rectus abdominis and ultrasound imaging in pelvic health.
We talk about:
-the importance of 'readying' an athlete during pregnancy
-future proof her pelvic health and prepare for motherhood and a return to sport
-busting myth around exercise during pregnancy
-how pelvic health physiotherapists are integral to all women's perinatal journeys
-benefits of social media
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
3:50 intentions of exercise
6:20 unexpected outcomes from guidelines
18:10 interpreting guidelines for each patient
24:05 discussing guidelines in pregnancy
33:35 feedback from clinicians
40:00 bridging the gap
48:01 social media’s influence
54:40 what’s next
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH EMMA & GRÁINNE
Website: www.physiomum.co.uk
Website: https://absolute.physio/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/physiomumuk/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/absolute.physio/
Emma’s book: Available on Amazon
At Your Cervix podcast: https://www.instagram.com/atyourcervix_thepodcast/
The athletic Female: https://www.instagram.com/theathleticfemale/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
Today I speak with Dr. Izzy Moore reader in human movement and sports medicine at Cardiff Metropolitan University. After completing her PhD at the University of Exeter, where she focused on optimising female running gait, Izzy completed a two-year post-doctoral position at Cardiff Metropolitan University working directly with sports governing bodies to inform injury prevention and management policies.
Izzy’s current research focuses on female athlete health, sports injury epidemiology and lower limb rehabilitation. Her current projects focus on developing injury prevention strategies in the Women’s rugby game, specifically targeting brain and pelvic health, as well as improving postpartum return to sport clinical guidance.
We talk about:
-why running research
-considering the whole person
-view point as a mom
-asking more questions
-things she wishes moms knew
-lack of guidance
-conversations in moms groups
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
3:10 diving into running research
5:52 favorite part of postpartum research
8:55 researching as a mom
13:30 details of the survey
18:30 research and high performance athletes
23:50 examples set for us
28:00 doing what you can with what you have
33:32 questions for the future
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH IZZY
Website: https://ukyoungacademy.org/members/izzy-moore/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Dr. Victoria Sekely, a Manhattan-based Physical Therapist with a passion for all things running. Victoria graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgetown University and went on to complete her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from New York University. Victoria is also a USATF Level 1 and RRCA certified run coach. She is dedicated to helping runners of all levels by using her skills and knowledge to assist runners who are rehabbing from an injury, interested in injury prevention, and/or looking to improve their training with custom running programs.
Victoria shares with us why she choose running and runners as her focus and how she came to treat people virtually. We had a great conversation!
We talk about:
-choosing to work virtual
-from tennis to running
-misunderstanding physical therapy
-changing the model of care
-fostering autonomy in clients
-building relationships with clients
-developing routine
-taking time getting back to running
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
4:07 running for herself
10:06 choosing to work with runners
15:45 what people want versus what they need
25:00 PTs as coaches and building relationships
34:50 helpful hints for moms
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH VICTORIA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/trainsmartrunstrong/
Website: trainsmartrunstrong.com
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Megan James, PhD Student at Cardiff Metropolitan University. In her studies, she is exploring returning to running after childbirth. Her goal is to help bridge the gap between clinicians and research, and has collaborated with other researchers and clinicians on recent publications. We look at all of the different factors that can play into a mom’s experience in returning to run after having a baby.
Megan shares insight from her research and how it can help clinicians better serve their patients. This interview is full of great takeaways!
Her e-survey is currently open and she would appreciate responses to help us in this under-researched area! Criteria is over 18, have given birth in the last 2 years and ran for at least 30 minutes per week prior to most recent pregnancy: https://cardiffmet.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cHC95M4ejaiVlki
We talk about:
-choosing PhD area of study
-uplifting others in pelvic health
-rehabing after childbirth
-fear of injury
-personalized care within the guidelines
-educating sooner
Time Stamps
1:00 choosing postpartum women & running for PhD studies
6:44 biggest impacts on moms returning to run
12:20 the role running plays in a mom’s life
18:10 biggest gaps between research and patient care
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH MEGAN
IG: https://twitter.com/meganljames16
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Talayna Fortunado, CrossFit royalty, physical therapist, and mom of 3. She started CrossFit in 2009, right after graduating PT school, and made it to the podium at the CrossFit games in 2012, winning 3rd place. Talayna talks about her experience as an elite CrossFit athlete and how CrossFit has changed over the years.
Talayna has an extensive history in athletics ranging from ballet and collegiate gymnastics and track & field, to triathlons, and endurance paddle boarding. As a physical therapist, she has treated athletes from all of these sporting backgrounds, plus many more. Her approach is hands on, focusing on each client’s specific morphology and limitations to design a treatment plan to help them achieve their individual goals.
Talayna has an extra level of complexity added into her journey as a mom of twins! Our conversation hits on so many topics all postpartum athletes should hear!
We talk about:
-training while practicing physical therapy
-early days of CrossFit
-CrossFit and pregnancy
-having twins
-lack of research for elite athletes and pregnancy
-maintaining identity as an athlete
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
2:28 CrossFit in the early days
4:37 becoming a mom
7:34 CrossFit and pregnancy
12:56 twins pregnancy
15:00 returning to CrossFit after pregnancy
17:40 having knowledge as a PT
21:02 returning to elite CrossFit
22:45 advice to other moms
30:10 going into pelvic PT
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH TALAYNA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/talaynaf/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Dr. Rita Deering, DPT. She primarily studies abdominal muscle function after childbirth, along with return to exercise (with emphasis on running) after childbirth. Dr. Deering is now an Assistant Professor at Carroll University, where she teaches Neuroscience, Exercise Physiology, and Evidence into Practice. She has conducted extensive research in neuromuscular function in postpartum females, and also reviews research on postpartum exercise and rehabilitation for multiple journals.
She tells us why she decided to go back for her PhD and how this research interested her. Rita is at the forefront of this type of research and she shares so much of her finding with us! Both the mom and professional can appreciate this conversation. You don’t want to miss it!
We talk about:
-trunk flexors
-the 4-phase approach
-tailoring the framework to each runner
-questions for the future
-returning to sport for the general public
-improving online health
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
2:44 deciding to do the research
4:04 the 4-phase approach
10 :30 educating pelvic floor providers
13:45 biggest gaps in sport
19:00 fostering multidisciplinary approach
24:25 details of survey study
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH RITA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/ritadeeringphd/
Website: https://www.carrollu.edu/faculty/deering-rita-phd
AOPT independent study course The Female Athlete Throughout the Lifespan: https://www.orthopt.org/course/32-2-the-female-athlete-throughout-the-lifespan
The Athletic Female continuing education course: https://www.theathleticfemale.com/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Dr. Aliso Grimaldi, an expert in the management of hip, groin and lumbo-pelvic pain and dysfunction. She is also Principal Physiotherapist at Physiotec and an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the University of Queensland. Because of her interest in the assessment and optimisation of lumbo-pelvic and lower limb biomechanics, Alison has collaborated with the European Space Agency on research. Alison is passionate about understanding why we develop problems around the hip and pelvis, and what we can do to most effectively prevent and manage these problems.
Alison firmly believes research should have practical application, and should be easily accessible to physiotherapists.
She established Physiotec in 2005 and continues working with patients with complex hip and lumbopelvic conditions, across a broad spectrum of sports, including elite triathlon, running, dance, cricket, athletics & swimming.
We talk about:
-establishing collaborative care
-relationship between pelvic floor & hip
-strengthening the pelvic floor
-stress incontinence
-using real time ultrasound
-“ban the clam”
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
5:19 collaborative care
9:30 dead butt syndrome
11:42 certainties of relationship between hip and pelvic floor
19:40 clinical use of real time ultrasound
23:09 biggest misses by physios
29:34 “ban the clam”
38:30 future research
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH ALISON
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dralisongrimaldi/
Website (professional): https://dralisongrimaldi.com/
Website: (public): https://hippainhelp.com/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Laura Green, a comedic content creator who loves to stand in front of people and tell jokes. Her brain is a hamster wheel of self deprecating humor focused on the run and fitness industry which she attempts to communicate via short videos and storytelling. She runs a lot. And she also naps a lot. Laura lives in Massachusetts with her husband and two young boys. We talk about Laura’s experiences postpartum and how she handled returning to run after each of her births.
Laura tells us about working as a travel physical therapist and how she has now found a niche pointing out the humor in life, making people laugh on social media. If you’re ready for a good laugh, then this conversation is for you!
We talk about:
-pelvic floor physical therapy
-returning to run after baby
-working as a physical therapist
-identity as an athlete and mom
-struggling postpartum
-starting slow with running postpartum
-finding the humor in motherhood and running
-asking for help
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
4:22 being a physical therapist and returning to run after baby
11:15 shifting identities
15:54 planning to get back to running
23:00 differences between kids and pregnancies
25:10 finding humor in motherhood
32:35 comedy on social media
38:41 being a working mom and PTA moms
43:10 advice to her past pregnant self
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH LAURA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lauramcgreen/
Website: https://www.lauramcgreen.com/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Cheryl B. Iglesia, MD, FACOG, FPMRS. She is Director of the Section of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and Director of the National Center for Advanced Pelvic Surgery (NCAPS) at MedStar Health, an internationally renowned center that combines urogynecology and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.
She is also Professor of Obstetrics/Gynecology and Urology at Georgetown University School of Medicine. As a double board-certified physician in Ob/Gyn and female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery with more than 30 years in the field, Dr. Iglesia specializes in diagnosing and treating pelvic floor disorders, including urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, overactive bladder, and pelvic organ prolapse. She also specializes in treating complex pelvic floor complications after prior surgery, including urinary and bowel fistulas; complications after pregnancy and childbirth, including pain from episiotomies and lacerations, as well as accidental bowel and bladder leakage; and complications after cancer treatment, such as sexual health issues and vaginal dryness. She has special expertise in managing complications associated with transvaginal mesh and its removal.
Dr. Iglesia is also one of my very first mentors in gynecology, in fact, we go back 23 years!
We talk about:
-finding facts on social media
-changes in management of pelvic organ prolapse
-starting with conservative care
-high tone affect on POP symptoms
-breastfeeding and affects on symptoms
-talk around the 4th trimester
-collaborative care
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
3:15 fear surrounding pelvic organ prolapse
10:00 conservative care before surgery
18:14 pelvic floor prolapse or decreased tone
26:45 recommendations for getting additional care
28:45 tissue healing and RED-S
30:10 PTs collaborating with surgeons
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH CHERYL
IG: https://www.instagram.com/cbiglesia/
Website: https://www.medstarhealth.org/doctors/cheryl-bernadette-iglesia-md
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
You know you need running drills but not sure where to start?
One of our podcast favorites @recorfitness is back to share her newly published research "Ranking drills to design progressive return-to-run programs"
There's little research looking at impact in running drills in general, & obviously even less in how to progress postpartum women back to impact sports. This research is the beginning of some exciting conversations!
If you've been following many postpartum pro & Olympic athletes, chances are they've worked with Celeste, from Steph Bruce & Elana Myers to Allyson Felix, Celeste is leading the charge with helping our high performing moms find a path forward in athleticism.
Celeste is also inventor of the ReCore Fitness Fit Splint, a support belt for active pregnant & postpartum women that actually provides support, doesn't dig into your belly & actually stays put! (I wish she'd invented it back when I was pregnant with my kids!) Over the years, Celeste has worked with many elite athletes as well as several Olympic athletes in their return to running or sport postpartum.
This is Celeste’s 2nd time on the podcast! Join us as we talk about her research on running drills and how they compare to each other.
We talk about:
-impact level of drills versus easy running
-categories of different drills
-hill running and its effect on symptoms
-single leg virus double leg
-expanding your toolbar to serve more patients
-using drills for different outcomes
-trends to look out for
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
3:45 ranking of different drills
11:45 drills during prolapse and leakage
16:30 incorporating new drills
21:48 drills to improve speed
25:30 work after research
32:10 trends going forward
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH CELESTE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/recorefitness/
Training: https://www.recorefitness.com
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Erin Azar, a running content creator who began sharing her relatable struggles with running as a beginner over two years ago and now has hundreds of thousands of followers on social media who keep coming back for her humor, vulnerability, and shorts review videos. Erin started running a couple years ago after having her third child in hopes of it making her feel healthier and happier. She hopes to make running less intimidating for beginner runners by showing her struggles and triumphs in her comedic content style.
She started sharing her running content on social media in hopes of finding other runners who looked like her and ran slow like her. She wanted to ask other moms about their struggles and commiserate on how isolating motherhood and learning something new like running can be. Things exploded and she found herself on the Today Show and featured in NY Times, People Magazine and on the Women’s Running power women of 2022 list! She is currently training for the Chicago marathon and taking everyone along for the ride.
Erin is relatable as the “every mom” in all of us. You don’t want to miss this interview!
We talk about:
-accidental TikTok fame
-finding community
-the love/hate relationship with running
-making time to run
-finding the right gear
-dealing with public perception
-partnership with Always
-the pendulum swing of public opinion
-dealing with traumatic childbirth
-judgement in parenthood
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
5:09 finding time to run with 3 kids
8:02 challenges when returning to run
14:01 dealing with public perception
16:08 Always discrete ad
26:05 expectations versus reality with childbirth
35:00 returning to exercise with a sense of humor
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH ERIN
IG: https://www.instagram.com/immrsspacecadet/
Website: https://www.mrsspacecadet.com
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Dr. Antony Lo, a physiotherapist from Australia. He runs The Physio Detective service and My PT Education. He has been involved in antenatal and postnatal education and management for his whole career.
Through participation and through his work as a Physiotherapist at all levels of sport, coaching and education, he has developed a model of treatment that utilizes the best from Sports Science, Musculoskeletal/Sports Physiotherapy, Pain Science, and Women’s Health research to provide a practical, realistic holistic model of care balancing the biopsychosocial model of healthcare with the best of historical assessment and management approaches. He is privileged to teach health and fitness professionals around the world in person and online in addition to his clinical work. Antony has a wife and 3 beautiful children in the best city in the world – Sydney, Australia!
Antony and I go DEEP! You do not want to miss this conversation!
We talk about:
-being someone’s “last” physical therapist
-beginnings as a physical therapist
-helping other postpartum professionals
-solutions for CrossFit issues
-people aren’t broken
-going against the grain
-the collaborative approach
-PT and the patriarchy
-the choice of surgery
-advocating for yourself
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
2:20 starting to work with postpartum athletes
10:00 solving issues for athletes
15:16 most common initial response from moms
21:45 doing unexpected things
30:01 using time with patients effectively
34:05 listening to get answers
45:02 changes in postpartum care and predictions for the future
66:10 reflecting on impact
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH ANTONY
IG: https://www.instagram.com/physiodetective/
Website: www.antonylo.com
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald, Assistant Professor Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, University of Pittsburgh. Recently, she had a tweet go viral talking about what a terrible job we do about educating women about their bodies and we unpack that in our conversation. We have a candid conversation about prolapse and why so many professionals think women shouldn’t be education about the possibilities BEFORE they are pregnant. Jocelyn talks about how patients can find the right type of provider to care for the symptoms they are experiencing. So much has changed over the years with how women get care for prolapse. We talk about those changes and current options that exist.
Jocelyn is committed to equity in women's health and supports the Magee Women’s Research Institute. If you’d like to donate to women's health and know that the funds are going directly into the hands of real scientists on a singular mission of bringing women's health to where men's health has been for 100 years, the Magee Women's Research Institute is doing just that.
We talk about:
-educating women about their bodies
-stages of pelvic floor prolapse
-the role age plays in experiencing prolapse
-the brain’s interpretation of pain and sensation
-when pessaries can help
-tailoring care for each patient
-outreach
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
2:25 top three myths
12:20 bone stress injuries
19:00 the benefits of collaborative care
23:30 RED-S, diet, and BMI
27:55 biggest mistakes clinicians make
30:01 the “wrong” running form
41:49 mixing pelvic and sports/ortho therapies
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH JOCELYN
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jjfitzgeraldmd/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jfitzgeraldMD
Website: https://www.obgyn.pitt.edu/people/jocelyn-fitzgerald-md
Magee: https://mageewomens.org/support/ways-to-give
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Want the DL on running research?
Even when working with postpartum women, it's important to stay up to date on just plain, basic running research...& @montanarunninglab is one of my fave resources to stay up to date!
I invited Rich on to tackle some of the most common running myths I see in clinic, & unfortunately they're perpetuated by providers who aren't staying up with the evidence!
Let's be honest- lots of what we do as runners is based on what we hear & what our old high school XC running coach told us (fortunately I had a good one!!!!) Time to get up to date!
Dr. Rich Willy, has published over 50 peer-reviewed papers on two populations: endurance runners and tactical athletes & is an Associate Professor in the School of Physical Therapy, University of Montana (Missoula, MT, USA) & the Director of the Montana Running Lab. Dr. Willy has been a clinician for over 20 years specializing in the treatment of the injured runner.
Rich is a clinician-researcher-educator and uses his experience in all three rolls to further the mission of the Montana Running Lab: "Improving runner health via evidence based knowledge translation.” The labs utilizes Instagram to provide evidence-based materials that are equally helpful to clinicians as well as to runners of all levels.
Time to bust some myths! MY FAVE!
We talk about:
🔹to stretch or not to stretch
🔹do we all really have weak glutes?
🔹don’t neglect the plantar flexors
🔹benefits of strength training
🔹reoccurrence of old injuries
🔹rethinking old ideas
🔹common clinician mistakes
🔹is there a “wrong” running form
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
2:25 top three myths
12:20 bone stress injuries
19:00 the benefits of collaborative care
23:30 RED-S, diet, and BMI
27:55 biggest mistakes clinicians make
30:01 the “wrong” running form
41:49 mixing pelvic and sports/ortho therapies
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH RICH
IG: https://www.instagram.com/montanarunninglab/
Website: https://www.umt.edu/physical-therapy/about-us-new/faculty_and_staff.php?ID=5316
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
As we end Season 1 of the podcast and head into the holiday season, I’d like to share the 5 most downloaded episodes of the podcast!
Here's #5, one of MY fave conversations this year that literally reminded me WHY I do what I do...
I have a professional crush & I'm not afraid to admit it.
I didn't realize how awesome it is to talk with another professional who independently comes to similar thoughts, ideas & inspirations until this recording with @pelvicpotential Dr. Sara Tanza.
Sara thinks differently & her pathway to working with runners in pelvic health was a winding road that helped shape why she thinks the way she does...& you won't expect it!
From suffering a running injury while competing on the Triathlon Team at University of California, Santa Barbara, to a neurorehabilitation residency to her own experiences as a mother runner & working with moms returning to sport, Sara's journey is like no other.
Dr. Sara & I share the sentiment that the best approach to pelvic health is wholistic. It requires a mash-up from everything we know as providers, from neurology & orthopedics to sports & pelvic health as well as strength & conditioning. We must think outside the box & thrive at critical thinking so our clients have the best chance of returning to the sports they love. To fail to do so is no doing our job.
Sometimes that's as basic as helping moms embrace the simple things...including the 2 mile run. Sara truly is a kindred spirit in maternal advocacy!
We have AN EPIC conversation from all things #momlife to our clinical thoughts & theories. This is a MUST listen if your a PRO or a mom!
We talk about:
🔹the collision of pelvic floor health & sport
🔹expectations in childbirth can be a set up
🔹later onset postpartum symptoms
🔹pelvic floor warning lights
🔹dispelling shame around the pelvic floor
🔹changing the game in postpartum care
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
7:05 common challenges to moms returning to athletics
10:15 expectations in childbirth
19:15 finding other issues through pelvic floor issues
28:00 changes in treatment
34:30 the future of pelvic floor PT
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH SARA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pelvicpotential/
Website: https://pelvicpotential.com/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Let's be honest, becoming a mom can throw your life-long habits in the trash, chew it up & spit it out...
I invited @jamesclear, habit expert & author of the New York Times bestseller, Atomic Habits (currently #1) to help us dive into using habits as parents & moms. The book has sold over 8 million copies worldwide & has been translated into more than 50 languages.
I initially wanted to read the book with entrepreneurship in mind, & quickly realized that the guidance he wrote about surrounding habits was secretly speaking to every mom trying to find their identity as parents who want to take care of themselves physically, be there for their new family but get back to those things that made them feel like themselves.
Now a parent of 2 kids under 2, James shares how to make the small changes that will transform your habits & deliver remarkable results.
I use the concepts in Atomic Habits on a daily basis with my clients!
James & I discuss the special challenges parents face building habits when there is no such thing as atypical day in parenthood. James shares ways to avoid common pitfalls people face when they are trying to establish a new habit, & so much more!
I am SO EXCITED for you to hear this interview, our podcast season finale!
We talk about:
🔹4 laws of building habits (these are clutch!)
🔹setting up your physical space to outsmart yourself
🔹embracing the season you’re in
🔹casting a vote for the type of person you are
🔹buying all the things for the thing v. doing the thing
🔹the 2 minute rule v. the perfect thing
🔹making the habit before you can build it
🔹finding balance in manageable bites (aka #momlife)
If you ❤️ what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
1:35 setting habits for parents
7:20 life as a series of seasons
10:00 comparison on social media
15:22 navigating your identity as a parent
22:20 taking the first step to building the habit
27:25 scaling to build momentum
37:00 mental toughness as flexibility versus rigidity
40:15 James’ experience as a parent
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH JAMES
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesclear/
Website: jamesclear.com
Atomic Habits: atomichabits.com
Newsletter: https://jamesclear.com/3-2-1
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Chris Johnson, physical therapist, coach, author, teacher, consultant, and multiple-time Kona qualifier. He is also the creator of The Run Well, an online membership platform and community with a mission to fast-track clinicians, coaches, and trainers, who are looking to specialize in working with runners. Chris’ aim is to be a resource for athletes who are passionate about running and triathlon.
Chris and I talk about many facets recovery from injuries, coming back to running postpartum, and some of the most important exercises you can do, PERIOD!
We talk about:
-the love of running
-utilizing the power of walking
-slowing down movements to evaluate
-altered movement patterns from injuries
-figuring out what’s heavy enough
-using fundamental movements
-hitting benchmarks before returning to running
-similarities in returning to run after injury and postpartum
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
3:55 mistakes everyday runners make
7:40 providing exercises to runners
13:30 moving past the fear of old injuries
17:34 demystifying injury recovery
20:30 figuring out the right weight
27:40 top exercise recommendations
37:00 differences between working with men and women
44:35 Run Well Program
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH CHRIS
IG: https://www.instagram.com/chrisjohnsonthept/
Website: https://chrisjohnsonpt.com/
Run Well: https://runwell.com/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Surabhi Veitch, the owner of The Passionate Physio, a Registered Physiotherapist, a Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach, and a mom to 2 incredible humans. Surabhi is passionate about breaking the status quo on what it means to be a mom. She believes that motherhood doesn’t have to mean sacrificing who you are. As a cyclist, skier, dancer and climber, she loves helping moms get back to feeling active, strong, confident and secure in their bodies. She offers her signature small-group Postpartum Return to Exercise Program (PREP), and her BASE Fitness Membership to help busy moms gain strength and mobility with quick & effective home workouts. She also offers 1:1 online Physiotherapy and Fitness Coaching to help people navigate symptoms like leaks, prolapse and aches.
Surabhi tells us of how she switched from orthopedics into pelvic health after the experience she had after her daughter was born. She wanted to help other moms avoid the loss of identity as an athlete she experienced and to get back to their sports in the 4th trimester.
Surabhi and I get into the nitty gritty of motherhood and what she is doing to change the conversation on self-care. I can’t wait for you to hear this episode!
We talk about:
-Surabhi’s journey with prolapse and diastasis
-bounceback culture and all-or-nothing mindset
-focus on functional, achievable & realistic fitness for new moms
-specific struggles of the recreational athlete
-getting support early
-getting to know moms to really help them
-working as woman of color as a physio
-the self-care revolution
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
3:27 losing moms in the 4th trimester
12:00 working with reality of schedules
15:47 becoming a postpartum advocate
18:40 working as a woman of color
27:20 the stereotypical mom and self-care
35:20 done is better than perfect
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH SURABHI
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thepassionatephysio/
Podcast: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/podcast
Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/
Free Resources - Guides to Pregnancy & Postpartum Fitness, Stop Leaking, Body Image: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/workshops-free-resources
Waitlist for Postpartum Return to Exercise Program (PREP) - an 8-week program to help new moms transition from rehab to fitness: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/prep-waitlist
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Margie Davenport, an Associate Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation in the University of Alberta. She also currently holds the Christenson Professorship in Active Healthy Living (2020-2025). As a former national team athlete, her recent work has examined elite sport participation during pregnancy, and return to sport following delivery. This line of research aims to develop more inclusive guidelines and policies for elite pregnant/postpartum athletes.
Her principal research interest is the investigation of maternal-fetal health outcomes, and an exploration of the preventative role of exercise and/or lifestyle interventions in the development of chronic disease. She led the development of the SOGC/CSEP 2019 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity throughout Pregnancy, and the upcoming Canadian Guideline for Postpartum Activity.
Margie gives us valuable insight into the most up to date research and where it’s pointing for the future!
We talk about:
-working with elite athletes during pregnancy and postpartum
-changes in recommendations over the years
-discussion of 2019 Canadian guidelines
-questionnaire for pregnancy women
-Olympic lifting during pregnancy
-clinicians and researchers collaborating
-social media and getting advice
-benefits of exercise during pregnancy
-pushing the boundaries
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
4:01 common barriers with conducting research with pregnant women
9:35 feedback from Canadian guidelines
17:15 collaboration between clinicians and researchers
23:00 big things moms and clinicians need to know
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH MARGIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/exerciseandpregnancy/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExercisePreg
Website: exerciseandpregnancy.ca
Questionnaire: https://csep.ca/2021/05/27/get-active-questionnaire-for-pregnancy/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Do you even lift?
Yeah, & I can help you too!
I had the pleasure of catching up with the dynamic duo of PT's @alexismorganpt & @christina_prevett
Both are physios who work with postpartum women & female athletes. Both women are barbell athletes themselves. Christina helps female athletes maximize fitness potential with online programming for pregnant & postpartum CrossFitters & weightlifters via @thebarbellmamas & Alexis practices within @onwardtnpt
These postpartum education rockstars also teach other rehab pros to do the same via @icephysio courses. Christina & Alexis are leading the charge to teach and inform moms & pros alike, that women can come back to the barbell postpartum & be even stronger!
We talk about using the research to inform our practice instead of letting the research limit what we do, and why the line is so fine.
We dispel common myths and set the record straight on the what is really possible for female athletes postpartum!
We talk about:
🔹the reward of working with female athletes
🔹to Valsalva or not during pregnancy and postpartum
🔹what "the research says" really means
🔹how to integrate pelvic health with other modalities
🔹“momming” requires fitness
🔹bracing & weightlifting belts
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
6:42 misconceptions moms have about returning to sport
10:30 misconceptions clinicians have
18:40 when to follow the research
25:00 integrating pelvic health with other modalities
35:20 what being active postpartum means
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA & ALEXIS
IG: https://www.instagram.com/christina_prevett/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/alexismorganpt/
Barbell Mamas: https://www.instagram.com/thebarbellmamas/
Website: https://thebarbellmamas.com/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Megan Bellamy Brown, an experienced Physical Therapist with a focus on Pilates for rehabilitation. She specializes in Prenatal/Postpartum and Neurology (including stroke, MS, Parkinson's, brain injury). Megan also leads exuberant group Pilates mat classes, including Prenatal Pilates, Therapeutic Pilates, Restorative Pilates, Mommy & Me (postpartum), Pilates Boot Camp, and HAWT Pilates – a special method she developed and has turned into a teaching training course.
Megan is co-founder of Mind the Mat, a successful and profitable Pilates and yoga studio in Alexandria,VA with a second location in Arlington, VA. She has created specialized Pilates and yoga programs for niche markets and co-developed successful, popular and well-reviewed Yoga Teacher Training program recognized by Yoga Alliance.
We talk about:
-Megan’s postpartum experience
-origin story of Mind the Mat
-the power of repeating yourself
-changes for online classes
-unexpected postpartum challenges with exercise
-what happens in the 6 week postpartum visit
-seeing a PT before you think need it
-doing what makes you feel good
Time Stamps
1:00 the beginnings of Mind the Mat
11:40 barriers moms face postpartum
19:20 how the pandemic reshaped the community
29:58 the reality of working online
34:00 getting REAL support postpartum and not vague advice
36:33 how providers can help moms get back to activity
49:50 what being active postpartum means
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH MEGAN
IG: https://www.instagram.com/drmeganbrown/
Website: https://www.drmeganbrownpt.com/
Pilates: https://www.mindthemat.com/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Mike and Brittney Savitch, owners and co-founders of The Conditioning Room, located in Arlington, Virginia. The mission of the Conditioning Room is to help people create healthy, sustainable habits to become their strongest version. Mike grew up in the Virgin Islands and competed in the 2002 Winter Olympics on the bobsled team. He has been involved in personal and athletic training for over 20 years. Brittney came from the world of dance performance and instruction. She has spent her time since involve with personal and group training.
Brittney and Mike share their experience working with moms and talks about the common issues they see. We talk about their approach to postpartum programming and how they encourage moms to lift heavy and try new things. The mental aspect of fitness, especially postpartum, is so frequently overlooked. You don’t want to miss what they have to say!
We talk about:
-importance of mental strength
-difference between Mike and Brittney’s mental game.
-background in fitness
-Brittney’s experience with pregnancy and postpartum
-the why behind the stimulus
-dad’s “postpartum” experience
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
3:52 experience working with moms
8:45 setting up postpartum programming
13:05 navigating parenting, fitness, and owning a gym
20:40 fatherhood “postpartum”
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH MIKE & BRITTNEY
IG: https://www.instagram.com/theconditioningroom/
Website: https://theconditioningroom.fit/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Jenna Perkins RN, WHNP-BC. She is a board certified Women’s Health and Gender Related Nurse Practitioner. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Jenna completed her undergraduate studies and masters in Women’s Health at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. Her career as a Nurse Practitioner launched in a busy downtown D.C. office where she became an expert in Urology, Urogyn, Sexual Health, and Pelvic Floor disorders. She specializes in complex patients and offers a holistic approach to care.
Jenna has a passion for education that guides the practice. She believes it essential that a person understands how the body functions in order to heal dysfunction. She is an adjunct faculty member at Georgetown School of Nursing, a published author, and has taught other clinicians at national conferences. She designed this practice to deliver quality care in an environment that prioritizes patient education, evidenced based care, and TIME! When she is not helping her patients heal you can find her enjoying being a wife and mom of two.
We talk about:
-common questions from new moms
-having an advocate
-education without fear
-working with complicated cases
-hormonal issues and breastfeeding
-finding the right provider
-pillars of good care
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
2:08 most common questions
5:48 most common problems
10:00 breastfeeding and care for other issues
12:55 advice for women to advocate for care
18:13 expectations versus realities
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH JENNA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/discovherhealth/
Website: https://www.discovherhealth.com/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Maria Alcoke, a Mom, a creative, a business owner, and former CrossFit L1 trainer and pre and postnatal coach. Inspired by the pregnant and postpartum athletes she coached and inspired by her own experience as a pregnant and postpartum athlete, Maria ran her own postpartum return-to-fitness program out of CrossFit Cove in Columbia, Maryland.
Fitness has always been a passion of hers, she loves people and learned through coaching and business how much she love working with women specifically. She was motivated to become a resource and support for women navigating pregnancy and the postpartum period once she became a Mom herself. She found motherhood to be overwhelming in so many ways and craved connection with other women with similar experiences. She realized the lack of resources in the women's health space - not only for athletes or women who wanted to return to fitness, but also in the mental health space. She knew I wanted to advocate, inspire and be a part of the shift in the space.
We talk about:
-returning to fitness after the first kid
-finding a passion for coaching
-fears of laboring with a second birth
-fear mongering in return to exercise
-caring for yourself after c-section
-not being able to control everything
-the importance of seeing a pelvic floor physical therapist
-trusting your intuition
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
4:10 postpartum expectations versus reality
11:00 fear mongering and harmful language
18:45 benefits of telehealth
20:50 biggest surprises as a mom and coach
25:20 advice for moms returning to workouts
30:00 vetting online advice and programs
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH MARIA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/maria.alcoke/
Website: https://www.MariaVida.com
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Dr. Marcy Crouch, founder of The Down There Doc and DT Method (@thedowntheredoc). Marcy is a Mama and Doctor dedicated to universally serving, empowering and equipping women and the birthing community with confidence building tips, along with valuable information & knowledge to support birth preparation and postpartum recovery. Through the DT Method’s online content, educational courses, advocacy and clear, candid information, Dr. Marcy, and her team of expert physical therapists, are dedicated to creating better care for women everywhere. Her vision is to set a new standard of physical health and wellbeing for birth preparation and postpartum recovery for the birthing community so women thrive physically throughout their lives.
As an IVF Mama and a WCS, her journey through TTC, pregnancy, and transition into motherhood was not what she expected. Even with her background and education, she was thrown for a loop with the symptoms and feelings she had while giving birth and postpartum. She was inspired/determined to help other Mamas prep for and recover from birth so that no one else would be blind-sighted by the process. Women deserve better. Being a mom and CEO of her own company is exhausting, but she works every day to improve women's access to basic education about their bodies.
We talk about:
-why she chose pelvic health
-dealing with unexpected issues in postpartum
-making educated choices
-being prepared for the possible interventions
-providing early education
-the impact of social media and sharing experiences
-expanding different kinds of access
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
6:40 entering into pregnancy feeling unprepared
19:02 common things moms wish they knew
23:30 early education and removing barriers
37:38 being an equestrian and finding her grove after moving
44:07 available resources
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH MARCY
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedowntheredoc/
Website: https://www.thedowntheredoc.com
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Dr. Rich Willy, an Associate Professor in the School of Physical Therapy, University of Montana (Missoula, MT, USA) and the Director of the Montana Running Lab. Dr. Willy has been a clinician for over 20 years specializing in the treatment of the injured runner. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed papers on two populations: endurance runners and tactical athletes. His research aims to develop clinically effective treatments for individuals with patellofemoral pain, Achilles tendon injuries, and bone stress injuries.
Rich is a clinician-researcher-educator and uses his experience in all three rolls to further the mission of the Montana Running Lab: "Improving runner health via evidence based knowledge translation.” The labs utilizes Instagram to provide evidence-based materials that are equally helpful to clinicians as well as to runners of all levels.
We dive into common advice that ALL runners are tired of hearing and whether or not it’s useful. You don’t want to miss this interview!
We talk about:
-to stretch or not to stretch
-Do we all have weak glutes?
-don’t neglect the plantar flexors
-benefits of strength training
-reoccurrence of old injuries
-rethinking old ideas
-common clinician mistakes
-“wrong” running form
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
2:25 top three myths
12:20 bone stress injuries
19:00 the benefits of collaborative care
23:30 RED-S, diet, and BMI
27:55 biggest mistakes clinicians make
30:01 the “wrong” running form
41:49 mixing pelvic and sports/ortho therapies
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH RICH
IG: https://www.instagram.com/montanarunninglab/
Website: https://www.umt.edu/physical-therapy/about-us-new/faculty_and_staff.php?ID=5316
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald, Assistant Professor Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, University of Pittsburgh. Recently, she had a tweet go viral talking about what a terrible job we do about educating women about their bodies and we unpack that in our conversation. We have a candid conversation about prolapse and why so many professionals think women shouldn’t be education about the possibilities BEFORE they are pregnant. Jocelyn talks about how patients can find the right type of provider to care for the symptoms they are experiencing. So much has changed over the years with how women get care for prolapse. We talk about those changes and current options that exist.
Jocelyn is committed to equity in women's health and supports the Magee Women’s Research Institute. If you’d like to donate to women's health and know that the funds are going directly into the hands of real scientists on a singular mission of bringing women's health to where men's health has been for 100 years, the Magee Women's Research Institute is doing just that.
We talk about:
-educating women about their bodies
-stages of pelvic floor prolapse
-the role age plays in experiencing prolapse
-the brain’s interpretation of pain and sensation
-when pessaries can help
-tailoring care for each patient
-outreach
Time Stamps
1:00 education decreases anxiety
4:00 common types of prolapse and the spectrum
9:30 how people experience prolapse differently
15:28 navigating options for care and pessaries
22:00 how options have changed
28:45 advice for women in postpartum
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH JOCELYN
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jjfitzgeraldmd/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jfitzgeraldMD
Website: https://www.obgyn.pitt.edu/people/jocelyn-fitzgerald-md
Magee: https://mageewomens.org/support/ways-to-give
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Dr. Sara Tanza, a physical therapist who runs her own practice “Pelvic Potential”, in Aptos, California. After suffering a running injury while competing on the Triathlon Team at University of California, Santa Barbara, she saw first hand how physical therapy helped get her back into racing again sparked her interest in this career path.
Dr. Tanza switched out of the hospital setting to work in outpatient physical therapy. Soon after, Dr. Tanza began to dive deeper into the world of Pelvic Floor physical therapy, realizing very quickly that it was a much needed tool for an underserved population.
Dr. Sara and I share the sentiment that the functional aspect of pelvic floor physical therapy is the where the power lies. We really have a great conversation. You don’t want to miss this interview!
We talk about:
-finding her way to pelvic floor physical therapy
-the collision of pelvic floor health and athletics
-expectations in childbirth
-symptoms occurring later in postpartum
-using symptoms as a warning light
-dispelling shame around the pelvic floor
-how things will change in the future
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
7:05 common challenges to moms returning to athletics
10:15 expectations in childbirth
19:15 finding other issues through pelvic floor issues
28:00 changes in treatment
34:30 the future of pelvic floor PT
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH SARA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pelvicpotential/
Website: https://pelvicpotential.com/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Neely Gracey, a mom, coach, author, and pro runner. Neely is the founder and coach of Get Running which she founded in 2013. She co-authored a book that was released earlier this year called Breakthrough Women’s Running. Neely has qualified for 3 Olympic trials and is training for her fourth! She was the top American at the 2016 Boston Marathon where she ran 2:35 and finished 9th over all.
Her mission is supporting others to get running towards their goals with personalized training plans. As a long time runner, coach, mother, and now author her passion to support other female runners is at an all time high. She’s done this through coaching for years but the book has given her the ability to extend that outreach even broader.
She shares so many lessons she has learned as a mother runner. You don’t want to miss this interview!
We talk about:
-how she because a professional runner
-running during pregnancy
-expectations versus reality
-sponsor obligations while not being able to run
-returning to running after pregnancy
-being an author and the book writing process
-desire to be competitive
-listening to your body
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
6:03 expectations going into pregnancy
18:10 getting back to sport as a mom
23:20 inspiration to write a book
28:00 returning to a competitive running after 2nd child
37:00 gaining perspective after having kids
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH NEELY
IG: https://www.instagram.com/neelysgracey/
Website: www.getrunningcoaching.com
Book: Buy on Amazon!
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Courtney Edgecomb, a pelvic physical therapist who empowers her clients to keep their pants dry, have pleasurable sex, poop well, and heal pelvic pain. Recently, she has started working with more complex cases in postpartum runners. She uses her passion for running and her history in orthopedics to help postpartum runners with their pelvic floor problems. We hear how Courtney’s past experiences and training has influenced how she treats patients and offers them well-rounded care. Courtney tells us about her experience and key takeaways from the Return 2 Run Pro course and he she uses it daily to evaluate her patients.
Courtney is a breath of fresh air in our area of physical therapy. You don’t want to miss this interview!
We talk about:
-lasting passion for running
-orthopedic PT versus pelvic floor PT
-cohesion with care
-learning from other PTs
-critical thinking in patient evaluation
-self-reflection as a PT
-giving the right amount or exercises
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
1:39 deciding to work with postpartum runners
6:05 challenges with postpartum runners
11:40 going through the R2R Pro course
17:50 using what she has learned
25:00 collaborating with patients
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH COURTNEY
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pelvicpt_edge/
Website: https://redgept.com
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Dr. Antony Lo, a physiotherapist from Australia. He runs The Physio Detective service and My PT Education. He has been involved in antenatal and postnatal education and management for his whole career.
Through participation and through his work as a Physiotherapist at all levels of sport, coaching and education, he has developed a model of treatment that utilizes the best from Sports Science, Musculoskeletal/Sports Physiotherapy, Pain Science, and Women’s Health research to provide a practical, realistic holistic model of care balancing the biopsychosocial model of healthcare with the best of historical assessment and management approaches. He is privileged to teach health and fitness professionals around the world in person and online in addition to his clinical work. Antony has a wife and 3 beautiful children in the best city in the world – Sydney, Australia!
Antony and I go DEEP! You do not want to miss this conversation!
We talk about:
-being someone’s “last” physical therapist
-beginnings as a physical therapist
-helping other postpartum professionals
-solutions for CrossFit issues
-people aren’t broken
-going against the grain
-the collaborative approach
-PT and the patriarchy
-the choice of surgery
-advocating for yourself
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
2:20 starting to work with postpartum athletes
10:00 solving issues for athletes
15:16 most common initial response from moms
21:45 doing unexpected things
30:01 using time with patients effectively
34:05 listening to get answers
45:02 changes in postpartum care and predictions for the future
66:10 reflecting on impact
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH ANTONY
IG: https://www.instagram.com/physiodetective/
Website: www.antonylo.com
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Dr. Lisa Romanzo, physical therapist and former guest of the podcast! Today, she speaks to us about the danger and unexpected pervasiveness of RED-S Syndrome in moms. Lisa tells us about the unexpected ways moms can fall into RED-S without even realizing it and the dangerous cycle of calorie restriction. We hear about her personal experience with RED-S while she was training for the New York City marathon and how she chose to handle it.
This is such an important conversation that so few people are talking about. You do not want to miss this conversation!
We talk about:
-the danger of RED-S Syndrome in moms
-what is RED-S syndrome anyways?
-unexpected appetite suppression
-considerations for nursing moms
-symptoms of RED-S
-the role exercise plays in health
-common myths about RED-S
-the female athlete triad
Time Stamps
1:00 what is RED-S syndrome
4:30 what a typical mom RED-S presentation looks like
11:34 where to turn for help
13:46 the role contraception plays
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH LISA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.romanzoruns/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Coach Danielle Hurt, for her second visit on the podcast! Coach D helps new runners, triathletes, marathoners and everyone in between learn how to improve their running and strengthen their bodies. She addresses the importance of having a running coach on your team, whether that be a personal trainer who has experience as a running coach or a dedicated running coach. Coach D gets real with the nitty gritty of changing as a runner after the first or second (or third or fourth) baby and why dropping the ego will serve you in the long run.
Coach D is a powerhouse! If you missed her first interview, go back and listen to Episode 5, and then listen to this one!
We talk about:
-having a coach to focus on RUNNING!
-the super power of collaboration
-varied postpartum experiences
-running for the long term
-the importance of strength for runners
-thinking ahead to menopause
-asking the right questions
Time Stamps
1:00 advantages to having a running coach on your collaborative team
4:10 leaving your ego at the door
6:37 examples of good collaboration
9:00 surprises in CrossFit and avoiding injury
11:30 finding a good running coach
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH DANIELLE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/runwithcoachd/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and
Sexual Medicine and Collaborative Care with Dr. Rachel Rubin
Today I speak with Dr. Rachel Rubin, a board-certified urologist and sexual medicine specialist. She is one of only a handful of physicians with fellowship training in sexual medicine for all genders. Dr. Rubin is a clinician, researcher, and passionate educator. In addition to being education chair for the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH), she serves as associate editor for the journal Sexual Medicine Reviews. Dr. Rubin completed her medical education at Tufts University, her urology training at Georgetown University, and her sexual medicine fellowship training with Dr. Irwin Goldstein in San Diego.
Dr. Rubin is passionate about providing comprehensive care to her patients. She views the role of a physician as more than someone who offers diagnoses and prescribes treatments—she sees her role as a coordinator of care for her patients to help them achieve their sexual health goals and improve their quality of life. She also is passionate about educating her patients, hoping to empower them to take control of their own health and advocate for better care.
Rachel and I talk about so many important topics that are so often overlooked. You do not want to miss this conversation!
We talk about:
-collaborative care
-hormone health
-how to advocate for yourself and knowing what you need
-using topical and oral hormones
-urinary health and hormones
-debunking HRT myths
-shedding light on menopause
-prioritizing mom health
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
4:01 hormone health and changes
11:10 advocating for yourself
17:30 hormones and the urinary tract
21:30 HRT misconceptions
27:45 testing and perimenopause
29:30 advice for moms
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH RACHEL
IG: https://www.instagram.com/drrachelrubin/
Website: https://www.rachelrubinmd.com/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Erin Azar, a running content creator who began sharing her relatable struggles with running as a beginner over two years ago and now has hundreds of thousands of followers on social media who keep coming back for her humor, vulnerability, and shorts review videos. Erin started running a couple years ago after having her third child in hopes of it making her feel healthier and happier. She hopes to make running less intimidating for beginner runners by showing her struggles and triumphs in her comedic content style.
She started sharing her running content on social media in hopes of finding other runners who looked like her and ran slow like her. She wanted to ask other moms about their struggles and commiserate on how isolating motherhood and learning something new like running can be. Things exploded and she found herself on the Today Show and featured in NY Times, People Magazine and on the Women’s Running power women of 2022 list! She is currently training for the Chicago marathon and taking everyone along for the ride.
Erin is relatable as the “every mom” in all of us. You don’t want to miss this interview!
We talk about:
-accidental TikTok fame
-finding community
-the love/hate relationship with running
-making time to run
-finding the right gear
-dealing with public perception
-partnership with Always
-the pendulum swing of public opinion
-dealing with traumatic childbirth
-judgement in parenthood
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
5:09 finding time to run with 3 kids
8:02 challenges when returning to run
14:01 dealing with public perception
16:08 Always discrete ad
26:05 expectations versus reality with childbirth
35:00 returning to exercise with a sense of humor
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH ERIN
IG: https://www.instagram.com/immrsspacecadet/
Website: https://www.mrsspacecadet.com
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Lisa Marie Ryan, a former high school English teacher who completely changed her career after the birth of her children. Before having children, she was a competitive CrossFit athlete who then struggled postpartum with diastasis recti. Because of her experience, she became a coach to help women avoid experiences like hers. We hear about her coming to terms with getting a tummy tuck to fix her diastasis recti and how she was completely open about her experience leading up to it. With the perspective she gained with her experience, Lisa is able to empathize with so many women.
Lisa is so open about her experience getting surgery and how she’s dealt with it as an athlete. You don’t want to miss this episode!
We talk about:
-dealing with diastasis recti
-deciding to become a coach
-the decision to get a tummy tuck
-how surgery affected her as an athlete
-using her personal experience in her coaching
-fielding questions about surgery
-founding Tummy Tuck Rehab
-the mental aspect of tummy tuck recovery
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
8:00 getting past the fear of returning to exercise
9:30 coming to terms with a tummy tuck
11:43 navigating DRA/surgery as an athlete
17:12 how her experience informs her as a coach
22:40 diving into the DMs
28:10 Tummy Tuck Rehab
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH LISA MARIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lisa.marie.ryan/
https://www.instagram.com/tummytuckrehab/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Dr. Ellie Somers, a physical therapist from Sisu, Washington, who aims to empower women by helping them get active again. By giving women autonomy in their return to run journey, Ellie takes into account all of the nuances that is present in each person’s situation. She helps women set attainable goals while also giving them authority to shape their own experience. Ellie uses her experience as a coach to really connect with and lead her physical therapy clients on their journeys.
We talk about how to find the help you need to reach your goals postpartum. Knowing what you want by setting your goals is the first and most important step. Ellie truly believes in empowerment. You don’t want to miss this interview!
We talk about:
-strength training and why it’s important for runners
-autonomy for women in their path back to running
-integrating coaching and physical therapy
-knowing what you want to find the help you need
-advocating for yourself
-periodizing training based on menstrual cycle
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
1:25 biggest mistakes for coaches/PTs make with women returning to run.
5:03 bringing coaching into physical therapy
7:35 finding help when returning to run
9:30 speaking up as a patient
13:00 webinar series
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH ELLIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesisuwolf/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Dr. Dani Espino, a physical therapist, running coach, and accomplished runner herself! Dani shares her experience as a running coach who in a male-dominated field. She talks about her struggles with imposter syndrome and how she moved through those feelings into confidence. Dani believes in the importance of banding together and supporting other women who are also trying to important work in health. Dani has seen the lack of knowledge in coaching that is so prevalent in high school running, especially for females and their developing bodies. We go over the importance of building a network of trusted sources and how to tap into their knowledge.
Dani has so much experience working with female athletes of all ages and levels. You don’t want to miss this interview!
We talk about:
-finding her voice as a Latina running coach
-being each others cheerleaders
-the lack in expertise how we treat female young female athletes
-undoing harmful messaging learned as young athletes
-preparing female athletes for all stages of life in sport
-expanding resources and building a network
-REDs and younger athletes
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
2:03 experience as a BIPOC female in a male-dominated field
5:12 the gap in understanding of female athletes in different phases of athletics
10:40 how we can better prepare female athletes
16:52 conversations about REDs with younger athletes
19:30 experiences in PT school
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH DANI
IG: https://www.instagram.com/daniespino.dpt/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Alexia B., a proud member of the "you're never too old to try something new" club and professional dabbler in sports having picked up competitive swimming in college, rock climbing in her late 20s, and Crossfit in her 30s. As a career US Foreign Service Officer, her job has allowed her to be in the sport of fitness worldwide and show her two adorable children just what it means to prioritize your health and well-being.
She grew up playing sports but never really being “fit". It wasn't until her husband introduced her to Crossfit that she found passion for the pursuit of health. Since then, she has had two babies. We talk about maintaining fitness during pregnancy and her struggles coming back postpartum. Even while seriously pursuing competitive fitness, she dealt with common pelvic floor issues but because they were common she didn't think much of it other than it just being a part of life. She finds that the pursuit of fitness/health is what keeps her grounded. It makes her a better wife/mom/employee because it is what brings her joy outside of those roles.
I think many of us can relate to the issues Alexia experienced surrounding her fitness and postpartum. You don’t want to miss this interview!
We talk about:
-tips for finding community even when traveling
-working for the State Department and world travels
-the importance of trying new things
-experiences with postpartum CrossFit
-learning how to make the mind-body connections
-normal doesn’t mean acceptable
-tips for finding resources
-building in self-care time
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
3:50 using sports as a way to find community when traveling
5:20 biggest challenge staying active with kids
8:15 biggest surprise as a postpartum athlete
14:00 taking the fear out of going to PT
18:50 tips for finding resources
29:00 shifting perspectives
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH ALEXIA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/ambduke/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Dr. Joe Norton, a long-distance runner who works with moms and dads who are looking to incorporate running with a new baby at home. He focuses on injury prevention and acclimating to a new normal with having a baby. He as a unique perspective on offering advice to dads on how they can help moms get back to running. Joe goes into how to choose the right shoe and how to transition from one type of shoe to another. We talk about common injuries we see when moms are returning to run, especially a few years after baby is born.
Joe gives his top quick tips for injury prevention and speaks to why strength training is so important for all runners. You don’t want to miss this interview!
We talk about:
-injury prevention
-different running gear
-how dads can help moms
-choosing the right shoe
-common return to run injuries
-the importance of strength training for runner
-having a plan & contingencies
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
1:13 updating shoes after baby
5:30 common return to run injuries
7:36 quick tips for injury prevention
9:40 tips for dads to support moms
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH JOE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/joenorton_pt/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Lauren Engler, a mom of two girls and a former elementary school teacher, she now works as a pediatric sleep consultant. She was inspired to become a sleep consultant after dealing with sleep struggles with her first daughter. After working with a sleep consultant for her daughter, she knew she needed to become one to help other parents. Lauren talks about what she sees with parents and common struggles they face. She tells us about her own experiences with both of her children and how each was different!
I know so many of us have dealt with lack of sleep surrounding our children. You will want to hear what Lauren has to say!
We talk about:
-dealing with sleep regressions
-sleep cycles
-lack of sleep affecting workouts
-nursing moms and sleep
-asking for help
-do what works for you
-divide and conquer
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
4:30 how baby’s asleep affect mom
7:04 sleep when baby sleeps myth
8:05 practical tips
11:10 co-sleeping thoughts
16:10 working with Lauren
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH LAUREN
IG: https://www.instagram.com/sleep_via_graces/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Amy Leedham, trail and ultra runner runner. She is a Solomon sponsored athlete who represented the USA at the 2018 Trail Running World Championships. After dealing with some injuries, she got pregnant and had her daughter in July of 2020. She ran and did strength training during her pregnancy and thought everything was normal until she started to run 11 weeks postpartum. Even 9 months postpartum, she was still unable to run. She talks about her experience trying to get physical therapy care postpartum and her struggles dealing with insurance and conflicting opinions.
Amy openly shares her struggles with her birth and the struggles she had getting the care she needed postpartum. So many of us can relate to her story. You don’t want to miss the interview!
We talk about:
-returning to run postpartum
-struggles getting physical therapy postpartum
-feelings of isolation
-challenged to finding help
-how she finally found help
-following programs without external feedback
-thoughts about having another child
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
4:57 expectations with postpartum return to run
7:05 greatest challenges to get back to running
12:58 medical advice she received
16:48 feedback form her blog post
19:00 finally getting help
28:00 what she wishes she knew sooner
32:40 advice for past and future self
37:50 defining fitness
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH AMY
IG: https://www.instagram.com/amy_the_punisher/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Has prolapse changed your life?
Today I speak with Kimberley Johnson @wildmatrescence, a PhD student in clinical psychology who specializes in perinatal, pelvic, & maternal health.
A former professional cyclist, Kimberley has dealt with her fair share of injuries.
Navigating pelvic organ prolapse after the birth of her first child, Kimberley was forced to take what she knew as an athlete and a PhD student of psychology & try to navigate her way back to being active again.
Kimberley's unique view as a mom, patient & soon-to-be psychologist has changed the focus of her work professionally, & led to shedding light on women attempting to recover from POP as well as the psychological impact of how they're treated in today's medical environment.
Kimberley shares why her research is important and what is lacking in what postpartum women need.
We recorded this episode in 2021 prior to publication of her article in the April/June 2022 @jwhpt "The Importance of Information: Prenatal Education Surrounding Birth-Related Pelvic Floor Trauma Mitigates Symptom-Related Distress" & prior to her current pregnancy.
We talk about:
🔹dealing with injury as a former Pro cyclist
🔹accepting uncertainties of recoveries with lack of sound information
🔹stigma with pelvic floor injuries
🔹birth-related trauma and injury
🔹discrepancy between expectation and reality
Today I speak with Kelly Kendall, a registered nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Today, we talk about one of the questions I get asked most: how to workout and breastfeed at the same time and do both successfully. Kelly shares her personal experiences with breastfeeding and how that lead her to becoming an IBCLC. We talk about common issues, how to know what’s normal, and where to go for support. Kelly provides such a great perspective for all breastfeeding moms. We talk about logistical issues moms face when starting to add back in workouts postpartum and some solutions.
Kelly shares a wealth of information about breastfeeding and workouts. You don’t want to miss the interview!
We talk about:
-becoming an IBCLC
-common breastfeeding struggles
-mom guilt
-the importance of support and community
-not knowing what’s normal
-logistical and nutrition advice
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
4:19 common issues and struggles
9:15 where moms struggle when starting to add in workouts
11:50 nutrition advice for breastfeeding moms
14:15 additional advice for moms
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH KELLY
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebalancedboob/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Dr. Jill Krapf, a board certified OB/GYN from the Center for Vulvovaginal Disorders. Today we are talking hormones and female sexual pain disorders. She is active in research and clinical experience in this area. Dr. Jill dispels some common myths, both as a professional and a mother of three. She transitioned from practicing as a general OB/GYN to practicing as a sexual pain specialist. We talk about the difference between being cleared for intercourse and being ready for intercourse.
Dr. Jill shares so much information that we don’t normally get to hear! You don’t want to miss the interview!
We talk about:
-postpartum hormones
-common questions about sexual pain
-breastfeeding and what is normal
-using birth control postpartum
-peri-menopause and menopause hormonal changes
-relaxin and other hormones
-eating and drinking enough
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
2:29 common postpartum hormone questions
4:20 breastfeeding and normal hormone changes
7:29 myths about postpartum hormones
10:00 finding what’s normal for you
11:03 breastfeeding and returning to workout
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
R2R Pro Course: https://learn.carriepagliano.com/ProMCReg
CONNECT WITH JILL
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jillkrapfmd/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I speak with Dr. Lisa Romanzo, a physical therapist, mom, and military veteran. We discuss what moms returning to run should be thinking about, who they should be paying attention to, and how to return to running safely. Lisa tells us about her experience in the military and how she worked with injured service members.
Lisa has so much experience dealing with the tough questions moms have about postpartum running. We answer so many common questions moms have about postpartum running. You don’t want to miss the interview!
We talk about:
-life as a military physical therapist
-marathon running
-lack of postpartum research
-the importance of collaboration
-not having all the answers
-returning to run postpartum
-smart progressions and recovery
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
4:50 getting into running after college soccer
6:44 who to follow
11:00 biggest mainstream misconceptions
16:22 recommendations for postpartum running
20:08 injury prevention
23:51 best strength moves
28:50 warm ups and cool downs
31:25 belly bands post-birth
33:10 best new mom advice
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
R2R Pro Course: https://learn.carriepagliano.com/ProMCReg
CONNECT WITH LISA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.romanzoruns/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I am speaking with Allie Feras, a former competitive powerlifter and roller derby skater who still lifts and skates and plans to for life. She lives in Buffalo, New York and works in higher education data analytics. We first met when I was working at Georgetown hospital and Allie was working in the Georgetown library. As a National level powerlifter, Allie experienced leakage when lifting heavy. As she got stronger and started lifting heavier more regularly, she experienced more and more leakage while deadlifting.
Allie talks about the work she did to improve her symptoms and how all of that work has carried into exercise now that she is pregnant! You don’t want to miss the interview!
We talk about:
-urinating during deadlifting
-changing the approach for different scenarios
-Youtube with Meg Squats
-experience with pregnancy
-working with professionals who don’t understand heavy lifting
-knowing how and why to ask questions
-avoiding “over planning”
Time Stamps
1:20 where it all started
5:40 peeing and powerlifting
8:49 working with Meg Squats
13:20 lifting while pregnant
16:05 finding appropriate resources
20:26 expectations versus reality during pregnancy
25:30 most challenging thing to find answers to
31:44 advice for moms who lift
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH ALLIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/alleefer/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I am speaking with Meredyth El-Amine, a former behavior analyst, she is now the owner of South Arlington Fitness and Nutrition. She shares her experience about what she sees with moms returning to CrossFit after having a baby and they problems they may face. With her background in nutrition and fitness, Meredyth shares her top tips for postpartum professionals for how they can best help moms safely return to exercise postpartum.
With her background in movement and yoga, she has a unique perspective on the postpartum mindset. You don’t want to miss this interview!
We talk about:
-returning to CrossFit after having a baby
-adjustments to make when completing WODs
-commons is not always normal
-the athlete mindset and pushing to hard too fast
-fear in postpartum athletics
-staying within your scope of practice
-motivational interviewing to encourage collaboration
-taking ownership of your journey
Time Stamps
1:00 biggest problems with coaches and CrossFit postpartum
4:14 common mistakes moms make
6:28 having conversations pre-baby
7:20 top 3 tips for postpartum professionals
11:00 holistic coaching
13:28 looking for resonate voices
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH MEREDYTH
IG: https://www.instagram.com/liveloveyolifit/
Website: https://www.brazenfitness.com/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I am speaking with Brianna Battles, the Founder of Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism. She teaches fitness coaches and practitioners how to understand the needs of their pregnant and postpartum clients (and sometimes their own bodies) so they can go out and be the expert in their community. As a strength and conditioning coach, she realized there was a need for more resources for pregnant and postpartum athletes. She believes the biggest impact can be had when coaches are trained how to help moms regain their athleticism and is doing that through her coaching certification.
Brianna speaks how her experience as a mom and a coach has helped her reach coaches all over the world. You don’t want to miss this interview!
We talk about:
-Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism certification
-Spreading awareness of exercise during pregnancy and postpartum
-Embracing nuance
-Growing was a life-long athlete
-Adjusting training and expectations
-Surprises as an entrepreneur
-Evolving your game
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:05 business and motherhood
4:50 biggest progress and biggest gaps
7:51 working with physical therapists
11:05 Brianna’s journey as a life-long athlete
20:25 biggest surprise in entrepreneurship
25:00 dealing with naysayers
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH BRIANNA BATTLES
IG: https://www.instagram.com/brianna.battles/
IG PP&A: https://www.instagram.com/pregnant.postpartum.athlete/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I am speaking with Kelli Berger and Lindsay Platky of SLAM MOMS (Sweat Like A Mother), a group dedicated to bringing women together, not as mom, but as athletes. They have affiliates located all over the U.S., as well as international affiliates. They also offer virtual training so no one is left out! SLAM MOMS puts communication at the forefront to leverage group fitness as a cost-effective and motivational way to help moms as athletes.
They have so much to share from their perspective of moms, military moms, and trainers. You don’t want to miss this interview!
We talk about:
-the genesis of SLAM DC Area
-using empathy to connect with moms
-working with what insurance covers
-being a military mom
-benefits of group fitness
-establishing open communication
-improving your warm up
-troubleshooting when the unexpected happens
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:26 Expectations versus reality of training postpartum women
7:30 dealing with what insurance covers
11:05 most difficult challenge about the group setting
14:00 adapting to the needs of all athletes
16:40 experience with the R2RPRO course
18:55 focusing on the warm up
20:00 using screenings as a guidelines and not rules
25:18 biggest dive for trainers working with postpartum moms
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH SLAM MOMS
IG DC Area: https://www.instagram.com/s.l.a.m.dc/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/s.l.a.m.nation/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I am speaking with Whitney Heins of The Mother Runners, a community for moms to connect with each other and gain valuable information about returning to run postpartum. They offer coaching and support for moms everywhere! Whitney started Mother Runners when she noticed the ack of information available about being a mom and being a runner. She wanted a space where she could share information from experts are well as real moms and their experiences and tips!
Whitney is an experienced runner with big goals! She’s a game changer in this space and you don’t want to miss this interview!
We talk about:
-Navigating breastfeeding and running
-Being a high-level runner
-Biggest questions and challenges
-Appreciating what it takes to get out the door solo
-Dealing with injuries
-running with postpartum symptoms
-Working with the right Pro
Time Stamps
1:00 Starting Mother Runners
3:00 being a high-level runner
5:26 most common questions
11:02 changes in injury recovery
16:00 choosing a Pro who knows runners
18:30 advice for new moms
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH WHITNEY
IG: https://www.instagram.com/themotherrunners/
Website: http://motherrunner.com
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I am speaking with Danielle Hirt, also known as Coach D. She breaks down what type of support is available for new runners and moms who are looking to return to running. She helps new runners, triathletes, marathoners and everyone in between learn how to improve their running and strengthen their bodies. She addresses common questions runners have and explains where to find answers. Coach D talks about her own experience as a runner. Her progression is so relatable!
Every runner needs a running coach in their back pocket and Coach D is the one you want! You don’t want to miss this interview!
We talk about:
-What support is available for moms
-Strength training to reduce injuries
-How to find the right support.
-Patience is a virtue!
-Avoiding comparison
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
4:00 strength training for runners
5:01 common questions
8:00 advice for women who are looking for help
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH DANIELLE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/runwithcoachd/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
Today I am speaking with Virginia Kinkel, trainer and bikini competitor, about lessons we learn as new moms. After earning a degree in kinesiology from the University of Maryland, she and her husband opened the first location of their gym Bodymass. She talks to us about her experience competing in different divisions within the sport of bodybuilding, and how her goals have changed now that she is postpartum. We hear how Virginia’s experience working with the human body shaped her pregnancy and what advice she can offer other moms as they go through their pregnancy and postpartum.
Virginia speaks from the perspective of a new mom AND a fitness professional. You don’t want to miss this interview!
We talk about:
-Bodymass and its services
-competing in bodybuilding
-having realistic expectations going in to pregnancy
-listening the the RIGHT advice
-getting back to workouts postpartum
-finding your path and staying on it
-dealing with unexpected experiences
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
2:35 expectations versus reality of pregnancy
11:34 Listening to advice
19:04 Virginia’s postpartum advice
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH VIRGINIA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/virginiavkinkel/
Training: https://www.instagram.com/bodymass_/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)
New Mom Lessons with Trainer & Bikini Competitor, Virginia Kinkel
Today I am speaking with Dr. Shefali Christopher, a researcher and faculty member at Elon University. Most recently, she was supporting the USA Paralympic Triathlon team. She’a also a mom of two. Today we talk about her research in postpartum running and what we are learning from the data. In her clinical practice, she treated a lot of postpartum runners that didn’t come to her until 2 or 3 years after having a baby and were having major issues. She is looking to identify risk factors that clinicians can watch for to help treat their moms.
You may be surprised at some of the things we’ve learned. Give the interview a listen and tell me in the comments what surprised you!
We talk about:
-running related risk factors
-surprising findings
-identifying biases
-Does everyone need postpartum PT?
-using biofeedback to choose workouts
-making really change in postpartum care
-dealing with misinformation
-the importance of Telehealth
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
1:27 60 second overview of her research
3:07 most surprising findings
10:35 where we can affect postpartum care the most
20:38 biggest lesson as a mom
22:01 final words
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH SHEFALI
IG: https://www.instagram.com/shefchristo4pt/
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm!
Today I am speaking with Celeste Goodson a medical exercise specialist of ReCORE Fitness. A runner herself, she works with runners to help them strengthen their core before they return to running. She works with may elite and Olympic athletes to help them gain core strength. We discuss postpartum Return to Run expectations and how we both struggled to find information after we had our babies.
We talk about:
-the lack of information available
-challenges returning to run postpartum
-the importance of seeing a pelvic floor physical therapist
-the need for more data
-common myths surrounding postpartum athleticism
-the best approach to take when returning to run
-importance of sharing stories
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
2:06 challenges returning to run post-baby
7:13 biggest surprise for moms returning to run
9:13 big takeaway for moms wanting to return to run
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
Website
CONNECT WITH CELESTE
Website
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm!
Today I am speaking with Gráinne Donnelly, one of the authors of the Postpartum Return to Run Guidelines. She and her colleagues saw that there was nothing substantial to guide moms and postpartum professionals in helping them return to running after having a baby. Their work gave a starting point but showed that there is a large need for me research. Through their findings, they are pushing for the big postpartum check to be at 12 weeks instead of 6 weeks.
We talk about:
-postpartum return to run guidelines
-changing from 6 weeks to 12 weeks
-timeline of tissue healing
-empowering women for more substantial exercise
-explaining the 12 week timeframe
-permission to “go slow”
-considerations for moms
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction to the guidelines
3:00 changing from 6 to 12 weeks
8:27 three things for moms to consider
11:56 top 2 mom-to-mom tips
15:00 how to learn more
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
Website
CONNECT WITH GRÁINNE
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm!
The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm!