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
Hormones, Nutrition & Performance in Women: Evidence That Shapes Training — with HANNAH CABRE, PhD
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Today, 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 Stamps
1:00 Introduction
2:50 diving into protein
8:03 cardiovascular risk during menopause
13:30 supplements in peri/menopause
22:21 calcium and vitamin D supplementation
24:40 supplements without data support
28:19 getting bloodwork as a baseline
31:34 contraception 101
39:19 cycle syncing our activity
42:50 contraceptives for symptom management
45:40 RED-s, oral contraceptives, and menstrual cycle
51:22 research funding for menopause
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH HANNAH
X: @HannahCabreRD
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-e-cabre-phd
Website: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Hannah-Cabre
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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