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
Strong & Agile: Plyometrics for Postpartum & Perimenopause —with TINA TANG
In this episode, I’m joined by Tina Tang—a former Wall Street trader turned jewelry designer and now strength coach. At age 40, unexpected life changes led her to the gym for the very first time, and by 42 she had completed an intensive personal training course. Since then, Tina has coached over 3,800 sessions, discovered her own love for strength, and created the Return to Strength Mentorship, designed to help women 45+ get stronger, leaner, and more confident.
We dive into the role of impact and plyometrics as we age, from where to begin and how to overcome fear, to making jumping feel playful again. Tina shares practical strategies for programming impact and helping women progress safely while navigating perimenopause and menopause.
If you’ve ever wondered how to reclaim agility, strength, and confidence later in life, this conversation is for you.
We talk about:
-Where to begin with impact training
Leakage and symptoms with jumping
Making plyometrics feel like play
How to program impact safely
Overcoming fear around jumping
Using weighted vests for progression
Developing speed and agility as you age
Breaking barriers in midlife strength training
Navigating perimenopause and menopause in fitness
Building sustainable exercise habits
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
6:06 importance of plyometrics
10:48 the fear of jumping
15:27 developing speed as you age
21:57 building up your agility
30:25 helping women progress
38:10 breaking barriers
41:10 the perimenopause and menopause conversation
48:45 adding in new exercise habits
56:40 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH TINA:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/ironstrongfit/
Website: IronStrongFitness.net
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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