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
#3 Episode of 2024: Navigating Prolapse After Pregnancy: Guidance & Hope — with DR. MARGO KWIATKOWSKI aka @postpartum_pop_pt
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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!
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