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
KAITLIN GOODMAN -Elite Runner, Everyday Mom
What happens when your postpartum comeback collides with the Boston Marathon start line—and you need to pump?
Kaitlin Goodman aka @runnerKG has worn a lot of hats (and running shoes): former pro runner, 4x Olympic Trials qualifier, public health advocate, and now—toddler mom.
In this episode, we talk about what it actually looks like to juggle elite running and early motherhood. Kaitlin shares how her own return to sport inspired her to create @running_joyfully, a coaching community that supports athletes at every stage—from TTC to postpartum to perimenopause.
We cover:
🔹 Lack of lactation support at major U.S. marathons & how this is changing
🔹 How race directors and brands continue to underestimate the power of moms
🔹 What it really takes to return to competition after baby
🔹 The growing (and long-overdue) conversation around perimenopause in sport
🔹 Why access, equity, and population health matter more than ever
Kaitlin’s not just walking the walk—she’s running it, stroller and all. If you’ve ever wondered how motherhood and athleticism can actually coexist, this one’s for you.
Let’s stop pretending moms are an afterthought in sport—they’re the damn backbone.
💭 What would have changed for you if someone had seen and supported you as a runner and a mom from the start?
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
2:29 the journey to becoming a Pro runner
7:05 balancing Pro running and motherhood
9:45 resources for running moms
15:13 running Boston 14 months postpartum
21:00 figuring out how to return to elite running
26:43 running Boston a second time
32:07 increasing awareness and access
35:11 finding the right support
42:16 transition to perimenopause
46:25 disseminating the research
49:30 elite athletes sharing their stories
53:11 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH KAITLIN:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/runnerkg/
Website: runningjoyfully.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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