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
Finding Your Community Through Pregnancy & Postpartum —with ELLEN BRYAN
If you're from the DC Mero area, you'll definitely recognize our latest guest, former host of @greatdaywash!
In this week’s episode, I sit down with @ellenbryan—television talk show host turned wellness entrepreneur, health coach, and mom of 2 (with another on the way!).
With 15+ years of experience on major networks in Washington, DC, Dallas, and Lexington, Ellen has built a career in broadcasting while navigating pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and motherhood.
Today, she’s following her passion for women’s health, lifestyle, and community wellness, bringing the same storytelling skills she honed on TV to help moms feel stronger and more supported.
She’s the author of A Work in Progress, a @nutritionschool certified health coach and @fit4mom_dc instructor
In this conversation, Ellen opens up about:
🔹 Being pregnant on air during 2020
🔹 Returning to TV after postpartum recovery
🔹 Healing from birth trauma
🔹 Sifting through misinformation as a journalist
🔹 Building community and finding strength as a new mom
Ellen’s journey is a powerful reminder that you can honor your ambition while embracing motherhood, and that resilience, pivots, and self-care are essential at every stage.
If you’re navigating pregnancy, postpartum challenges, or balancing career and motherhood, this episode is for you.
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
4:47 initial experience as a mom
7:55 being pregnant on air
10:45 changes from first to third pregnancy
14:55 being active during pregnancy
18:28 doing too much too soon
20:51 becoming a FIT4MOM coach
24:30 finding community as a new mom
28:18 being more active
31:45 adapting to change
38:00 talking about perimenopause
45:41 plan for baby 3
56:09 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH ELLEN:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/ellenbryan/
Website: www.ellenbryan.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.
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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