Active Mom Podcast: Pregnancy, Postpartum, Perimenopause, Menopause & Beyond
Welcome to the Active Mom Podcast—where motherhood meets movement, health, and evidence-based insights!
Whether you’re an active mom navigating pregnancy, postpartum recovery, or the challenges of peri/menopause, or a professional supporting women through these stages, this podcast is for you.
Join host Dr. Carrie Pagliano, a pelvic floor physical therapist, as she bridges the gap between research and real life.
Hear from leading experts, researchers, and active moms as we explore everything from running during pregnancy to managing pelvic organ prolapse, diastasis recti, incontinence, and the rabbit hole of hormone shifts heading into peri & menopause!
Moms, gain practical tips to stay strong, active, and confident through every phase.
Professionals, sharpen your knowledge with actionable takeaways to better serve your clients.
🎙️ Honest conversations, expert advice, practical takeaways, and lots of laughs—it’s the whole wild ride of motherhood!
Active Mom Podcast: Pregnancy, Postpartum, Perimenopause, Menopause & Beyond
Is Your Postpartum Running Plan Legit… or Total Trash?
There’s SO much advice out there about running postpartum.
Some of it’s solid, but let’s be real—crowdsourcing tips from other moms (or even asking ChatGPT 👀) isn’t the same as getting real, evidence-based guidance. 🔥
In this solo episode, I’m breaking down everything you need to know about running during pregnancy and returning postpartum—without making common mistakes that lead to leaks, heaviness, or pain. We’ll talk about:
✅ The Mother Runner identity—what it means & how to rebuild it
✅ When it’s actually safe to start running (hint: it’s NOT just about time)
✅ Signs your body is ready—and the red flags you can’t ignore 🚩
✅ Postpartum running screens—worth it or overhyped?
✅ Underactive vs. overactive pelvic floor—why Kegels aren’t always the fix
✅ Which activities to start with + why strength training is a game-changer 💪
Bottom line: A structured return-to-run plan isn’t about “waiting six weeks and hoping for the best.” It’s about setting your body up for success so you can run strong, symptom-free, and for the long haul.
Did you follow a plan when returning to running postpartum, or did you just wing it? Let’s talk in the comments! 👇🏼
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:45 what to do when the general advice doesn’t work for you
5:15 Why the 12 week recommendation?
8:27 signs that you’re ready
14:30 general consensus of what you should do
15:34 strengthening core & pelvic floor muscles
18:37 starting with low impact activities?
23:36 using a structured plan
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.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.
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