The Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for Moms & the Pros who help them on their journey!
Send us a textPelvic 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:
Send us a textEver 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:
Send us a textWhat 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:
Send us a textFeel 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:
Send us a textStill 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 worksThe estrogen vs. relaxin conversationWhy incontinence isn't always about weaknessWhat to know about high-tone pelvic floorsChronic pelvic pain and the brain-body connectionHow new research is shaping better treatment strategiesWhether you're a clinician, an active mom, or someone navigating pelvic health challenges, this conversation brings clarity, compassion, and clinical insight.
Send us a textIn 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 spousesTime Stamps1:00 Introduction2:29 One Way or A Mother6:58 meeting Arianna8:54 hearing from Arianna's mom11:55 Arianna's teenage years20:52 finding community at NYU23:23 creating with her husband26:00 hearing from her husbandCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH ELLIOTTStreaming Site: www.informedpregnancy.tvWebsite: informedpregnancy.comInstagram: @doctorberlinTwitter/X: DoctorBerlinLinkedIn: Elliot BerlinPodcast: Informed Pregnancy Podcast on AppleThe 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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Send us a textIn 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 prolapseTime Stamps1:00 Introduction2:30 what causes prolapse7:15 preventing and fixing prolapse12:10 understanding prolapse grading13:57 common pelvic floor myths16:30 can you make things worse?20:18 what treatment can look like26:45 taking it slowCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comThe 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!!!!)
Send us a textIn 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 healthTime Stamps1:00 Introduction1:51 how the conversation is different for women 5:49 clinical presentations for thyroid issues13:39 struggling with constipation22:15 the importance of chewing your food28:33 different types of fiber36:22 stool consistency 43:10 making small changes for big impact49:15 understanding bloating57:59 good and bad stress58:51 rapid fire questionsCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH SUSANIG: 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!!!!)
Send us a textTold to slow down during pregnancy & postpartum? Not necessarily!
Send us a text"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:
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Send us a textIn this episode, I chat with Whitney, Shanna, Tricia, and Olivia—the moms behind the Miles with Moms podcast. These four came together over the conversations that naturally happen while running—everything from mom life to the unique challenges of being a mother runner. Their goal is to create a supportive community where no mom has to run (or navigate motherhood) alone. Whether it's hilarious or heartfelt, these conversations are real, relatable, and a must-listen for every mother runner!We talk about:-starting the podcast-struggling with mom guilt-culture shifts around exercise-finding accurate information -regulating your efforts in workouts-you are the author of your motherhood experience-searching for sustainabilityTime Stamps1:00 Introduction4:50 mom guilt for running moms9:22 culture shift in moms working out13:56 running through pregnant18:02 handling postpartum return to exercise25:01 maintaining your identity after kids33:27 transitioning from survival to thriving40:00 setting goals in chaos45:13 goals for the podcast48:46 rapid fire questionsCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH THE MOMSIG: 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!!!!)
Send us a text"I thought I knew my body—until pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause rewrote the rules.
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Send us a textThere'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
Send us a textToday, 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 doulaTime Stamps1:00 Introduction8:30 what it means to have a doula12:04 when to find a doula16:25 traits of a doula-friendly facility 18:53 how to find the right doula for you23:09 pregnancy versus postpartum doula27:20 increase in use of doulas33:03 options when access is limited38:24 top tips for working with a doula41:12 Ask the Doulas podcast 42:03 Kristin's book44:31 rapid fire questionsCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH KRISTINIG: https://www.instagram.com/goldcoastdoulas/Website: www.goldcoastdoulas.comPodcast: www.askthedoulas.comBook: www.supportedbook.comThe 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!!!!)
Send us a textToday, 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 Stamps1:00 Introduction2:50 diving into protein8:03 cardiovascular risk during menopause13:30 supplements in peri/menopause22:21 calcium and vitamin D supplementation 24:40 supplements without data support28:19 getting bloodwork as a baseline31:34 contraception 10139:19 cycle syncing our activity42:50 contraceptives for symptom management 45:40 RED-s, oral contraceptives, and menstrual cycle51:22 research funding for menopauseCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH HANNAHX: @HannahCabreRD LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-e-cabre-phdWebsite: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Hannah-CabreThe 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!!!!)
Send us a textToday, 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/menopauseTime Stamps1:00 Introduction6:30 learning from grief9:33 creating a safe space to talk about miscarriage15:02 physical changed with miscarriages18:50 avoiding the “wrong” thing23:23 return to activity27:51 getting into pole sport and rollerskating32:20 avoiding re-traumatization as a provider35:20 advice for supporting someone after loss44:30 changes in quality of life47:30 the grief with perimenopause and menopause51:01 writing a book55:00 unexpected factors on fertility58:29 rapid fire questionsCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH ANIETIEInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/selfcarephysio/Website: selfcarephysio.comThe 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!!!!)
Send us a textJessica 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!
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Send us a textComing 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 TelehealthTime Stamps1:00 Introduction7:33 parallels of hormones levels in pregnancy and postpartum16:00 after the baby comes22:30 genitourinary symptoms in lactation25:24 barriers to obtaining vaginal estrogen34:50 finding the right provider45:02 listening to patients50:33 rapid fire questionsCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH ASHLEYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleygwinter/Twitter at @ashleygwinterThe 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!!!!)
Send us a textComing 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 expectationsTime Stamps1:00 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 CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH MUNIRAInstagram: 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!!!!)
Send us a textComing 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.
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Send us a textWhat 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:
Send us a textToday, 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:
Send us a textIn 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:
Send us a textOn today's episode, I chat with Dr. Tricia DeNardis, aka @burpeesandburpcloths She's a physical therapist, pregnancy & postpartum exercise specialist, & mom of 3!
Send us a textIn 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:
Send us a textOn 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:
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 habitsTime Stamps1:00 Introduction5:35 inactivity in pregnancy8:17 creating BumptUp12:45 what makes BumptUp special16:45 pilot study20:20 meeting people where they are23:54 her experiences with pregnancy27:35 influences of parents on activity34:00 empowering moms in pregnancy38:10 thinking ahead to menopause42:52 rapid fire questionsCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH RACHELIG: https://www.instagram.com/bumptuplabs/Website: bumptupapp.comThe 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 intuitionTime Stamps1:00 Introduction8:40 long COVID15:04 different systems affected23:20 opening the conversation25:25 where PTs fit into the conversation28:50 having clean air34:10 recovering after COVID41:35 post-exertion malaise47:13 POTS crossover 50:15 figuring out what is actually the problem56:20 recovery is multifaceted CONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH JESSICAIG: https://www.instagram.com/integrativewomenshealth/Website: integrativewomenshealthinstitute.comThe 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 solo episode, I go on a deep dive about running in pregnancy. From listener questions to lessons from my own 20+ years of experience as a physical therapist, I want to give you information, clarify misconceptions, and hopefully give your some confidence when making your own choices about running in pregnancy. Moms have to deal with so much with pregnancy, so let's make decisions about running a little easier. We talk about:-racing while pregnant-dealing with an unsupportive provider-predictive factors-running and urination-do the best you can with the information you have-different types of common pain-how running form changes-weight gain in pregnancyTime Stamps1:00 Introduction4:50 navigating an unsupportive provider8:58 first trimester questions18:58 second trimester questions30:00 improving your fitness during pregnancy40:15 diving into the research49:50 how things have changedCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comThe 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-STime Stamps1:00 Introduction3:34 explaining a Delphi study9:20 where there was consensus12:36 where there were inconsistencies 19:45 where moms get information27:29 uninformed returned to run programs38:06 recommendations for training47:00 education versus fear-mongering48:08 listener questions68:03 rapid fire questionsCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH RITAIG: https://www.instagram.com/ritadeeringphd/Website: https://www.carrollu.edu/faculty/deering-rita-phdResearch: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/58/4/183The 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 contentTime Stamps1:00 Introduction3:30 idealized motherhood9:13 self-esteem & comparison16:15 health info from peers versus providers22:04 education versus entertainment32:05 overlap of the comparison33:40 how her researchers influenced her actions38:20 shift toward more organic content40:54 rapid fire questionsCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH CIERAIG: https://www.instagram.com/dr_ciera_k/Website: https://journalism.unl.edu/person/ciera-kirkpatrick/Twitter: @Dr_Ciera_KLinkedIn: 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 cycleTime Stamps1:00 Introduction3:17 working with FIFA9:55 leveraging sport to have conversation12:32 clinical considerations17:00 the importance of sleep25:34 making time for your own needs31:40 finding your patient's goals41:40 working around perfection mindset50:44 educating about women's health sooner59:59 women's health is not a niche topic66:41 rapid fire questionsCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH MICHELLEIG: https://www.instagram.com/michellelyons_muliebrity/Website: CelebrateMuliebrity.comThe 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 lifeTime Stamps1:00 Introduction5:04 methodology between men and women 10:09 basic principles of running19:42 rotational alignment29:00 your unique anatomy32:20 tissue capacity38:14 RED-S after pregnancy44:01 take-home adviceCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH JAYIG: 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 guidelinesTime Stamps1:00 Introduction5:26 resources available to elite athletes10:24 lessons for average moms18:17 navigating low estrogen times25:50 “secret” research29:00 understanding peer reviewed research31:15 if we knew then what we knew now39:20 next big frontiers46:15 more women at the table49:19 a week in the life52:11 rapid fire questionsCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH MARGIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/exerciseandpregnancy/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExercisePregWebsite: exerciseandpregnancy.caThe 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 trainingTime Stamps1:00 Introduction3:23 entering perimenopause10:45 gaslighting women about symptoms13:45 cancer and hormone replacement22:50 different low estrogen states29:57 finding a provider who will listen34:05 benefits of vaginal estrogen45:00 double standard for testosterone50:45 conversations with mothers and daughters65:00 the value of getting strong74:01 rapid fire questionsCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/IG: https://www.instagram.com/native_women_running/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH ABBYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/reformptnyc/Website: reformptnyc.comThe 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 injuriesTime Stamps1:00 Introduction6:15 rowing crew in college8:46 struggling to get pregnant17:45 motherhood as an athlete21:50 the second pregnancy23:55 getting the correct diagnosis32:06 be strong first36:30 lingering pain issues41:14 considering other options45:50 rapid fire questions CONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/IG: https://www.instagram.com/native_women_running/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH MARYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsamarython/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftrunperform/Website: www.liftrunperform.comThe 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 editorTime Stamps1:00 Introduction3:30 beginning to study pregnancy running mechanics7:34 complications of doing research on pregnant women10:01 research findings17:08 being active during pregnancy19:20 why we see what we see25:10 the danger of overcorrecting28:50 feedback on the paper34:00 from clinic to research37:45 the Journal of Women's and Pelvic Health Physical Therapy44:50 rapid fire questionsCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/IG: https://www.instagram.com/native_women_running/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH JENNIFERX- @JennyBagwellPTInstagram- jennybagwellptWebsite: https://www.csulb.edu/college-of-health-human-services/physical-therapy/the-clinical-movement-performance-laboratoryThe 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 outreachTime Stamps1:00 Introduction2:16 finding running8:47 starting Native Women Running 14:21 safety in running16:20 expanding representation22:58 representation at major races26:17 successes in Native Women Running31:20 working with race organizers37:26 experience working in Europe42:08 practicing self-care46:57 hopes for the future48:50 rapid fire questionsCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/IG: https://www.instagram.com/native_women_running/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH VERNAIG: https://www.instagram.com/hozhorunner4/IG: https://www.instagram.com/native_women_running/Website: www.nativewomenrunning.comThe 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 trainingTime Stamps1:00 Introduction3:34 Roar and it's growing popularity7:45 her experience postpartum12:21 realizing she was in perimenopause23:30 next generation of menopausal women30:00 chronic underfueling38:40 the importance of good sleep42:40 from Roar to Next Level47:49 tracking your symptoms & cycle54:15 memorable podcast conversations59:23 rapid fire questionsCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH SELENEIG: https://www.instagram.com/feistymenopause/Website: feistymenopause.comThe 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!!!!)
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