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
How One Mom Returned to Ultramarathoning Postpartum — with CRISTINA SNYDER
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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!
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