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Active Mom Podcast: Pregnancy, Postpartum, Perimenopause, Menopause & Beyond

Welcome to the Active Mom Podcast — where real motherhood stories meet real science.Hosted by Dr. Carrie Pagliano, double board-certified physical therapist, runner, mom of two, and internationally recognized expert in pregnancy, postpartum, pelvic floor, and perimenopause performance.Whether you’re a mom navigating running with prolapse or leakage, a clinician supporting active women, or a lifelong athlete trying to stay strong through every hormonal season — this show gives you evidence-based

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24:11

Postpartum Care Bill (H.R. 4074): What It Means for...

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2026/03/27

Send us Fan Mail 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 standar...

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Pregnancy & Postpartum Research, Moms in Contact...

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2026/03/20

Send us Fan Mail 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 shift...

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56:31

Running Through Postpartum & Motherhood: A Coach’s...

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2026/03/13

Send a text 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 he...

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45:52

200+ Episodes Later: I Interview Myself. 100,000...

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2026/03/06

Send a text 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....

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60:08

Navigating Menopause with Confidence: What Every...

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2026/02/27

Send a text 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 wom...

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55:02

Hip–Pelvic Floor Connections: What Clinicians Need to...

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2026/02/20

Send a text 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 exper...

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69:44

Being a Running Influencer Is Weird: Murder Mystery...

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2026/02/13

Send a text 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...

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58:15

From Deployment to Diapers: Helping Military Moms...

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2026/02/06

Send us a text 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 ath...

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54:18

Olympic Trials Qualifier 4 Months Postpartum: Racing...

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2026/01/30

Send us a text 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 lif...

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69:57

Strong as a Mother: Redefining Strength & Running in...

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2026/01/23

Send us a text 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: cle...

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60:16

How to Return to Movement After Baby: What Postpartum...

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2026/01/16

Send us a text 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-c...

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76:25

Strength Training & Protein in Perimenopause: What...

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2026/01/09

Send us a text 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 ...

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59:31

Research Made Simple: A Guide to Cutting Through...

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2026/01/02

Send us a text 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-l...

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#1 EPISODE OF 2025: Lifting Safely in Pregnancy: What...

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2025/12/26

Send us a text 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

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#2 EPISODE OF 2025: Female Fitness Myths Exposed:...

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2025/12/19

Send us a text Coming in at #2 on our list of top podcasts for 2025 is my conversation with Lauren Colesco-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...

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55:38

#3 Episode of 2025: Redefining Exercise in Pregnancy...

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2025/12/12

Send us a text 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 t...

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#4 DR. SUSAN CLINTON -Gut Health, Hormones, & Midlife...

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2025/12/05

Send us a text 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 o...

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LINDSEY BOMGREN -Making Exercise Access Easy for Moms

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2025/11/28

Send us a text 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 po...

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MAGGIE MERTENS -Stronger Than the Story: How Women...

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2025/11/21

Send us a text 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. Aft...

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SOLO EPISODE -Hiking, Hormones, and the Bladder:...

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2025/11/14

Send us a text 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...

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