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 guidance and real life mom stories without the fear, confusion, or shame.
Each week, Dr. Carrie brings candid conversations with researchers, clinicians, elite athletes, and everyday moms to explore what it actually takes to run, lift, jump, and live confidently through pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and beyond.
We talk about:
• Postpartum return to running & lifting
• Pelvic floor symptoms (leakage, prolapse, pain)
• Pregnancy exercise myths & safety
• Strength training at every age
• Perimenopause performance & hormone changes
• Mental health, identity shifts & motherhood
• The realities of being an active mom in a busy life
Real talk. Real science. Real moms.
Because you deserve to feel strong and supported — at every stage of your active life.
Active Mom Podcast: Pregnancy, Postpartum, Perimenopause, Menopause & Beyond
Latest Episodes
#2 EPISODE OF 2025: Female Fitness Myths Exposed: What Actually Works — with LAUREN COLENO-SEMPLE, PhD
#3 Episode of 2025: Redefining Exercise in Pregnancy & Postpartum: New Research Insights — with MARGIE DAVENPORT, PhD
#4 EPISODE OF 2025: Gut Health, Hormones & Midlife Changes: What Every Woman Over 40 Should Know — with DR. SUSAN CLINTON
#5 EPISODE OF 2025: How to Make Fitness Actually Work for Busy Moms — with LINDSEY BOMGREN
Breaking Barriers: Women Runners, Motherhood & Resilience — with author, MAGGIE MERTENS