Send us a text In this episode of the Active Mom Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Brooke Winder, physical therapist and Associate Professor at California State University Long Beach, where she leads the Dance Science program and mentors young dancers on optimizing their health, performance, and injury prevention. Brooke specializes in supporting artistic athletes—including dancers, aerialists, and circus performers—through orthopedic rehabilitation, pelvic floor physical therapy, and hypermobility man...
Aug 15, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 183
Send us a text No lie...one of my favorite episodes of all time. Sit back and be prepared to learn A LOT (no matter if you're a mom or pelvic floor professional!) This week I’m joined by Dr. Hedwig Neels , pelvic floor physiotherapist at Antwerp University Hospital, professor at the University of Antwerp, and author of The Pelvic Floor Book . Hedwig specializes in pelvic floor and cyclists and real time ultrasound imaging integration into pelvic health. A mom herself, Hedwig brings clarity, humo...
Aug 08, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 182
Send us a text Nervous about a breech baby or C-section? Think again. Planning a VBAC? It deserves more than a footnote in your chart. In this episode, I’m joined (again!) by Dr. Elliot Berlin, DC — prenatal chiropractor, labor doula, and founder of the Informed Pregnancy Podcast & One Way or A Mother serial podcast. With over 50,000 pre- and postnatal patients treated , and more than 450 podcast episodes featuring celebrity moms, birth professionals, and real birth stories, Dr. Berlin is a ...
Aug 01, 2025•54 min•Season 4Ep. 181
Send us a text In this episode, I’m joined once again by Laura Green—comedic content creator, runner, and self-proclaimed queen of self-deprecating humor in the fitness world. Laura’s known for her hilarious takes on running culture, her background as a physical therapist, and her ability to make the internet laugh one reel at a time. We dive into Laura’s experiences with postpartum running after each of her births, her transition from travel PT to digital storyteller, and the reality of jugglin...
Jul 25, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 180
Send us a text 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 commun...
Jul 18, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 179
Send us a text What if most of what you’ve been told about fitness, hormones, and nutrition as a woman… isn’t actually true? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple, PhD aka @drlaurencs1—muscle physiology researcher, science communicator, and co-owner of the MASS Research Review—to set the record straight on what actually matters for women’s health and fitness. Whether you’re navigating perimenopause , chasing strength goals, or just tired of sorting facts from fads, this conv...
Jul 11, 2025•55 min
Send us a text Ever lost your period, struggled with food, or felt completely misunderstood as a pregnant or postpartum athlete? You are not alone. In this episode, I sit down with Heather Caplan—registered dietitian, running coach, and co-founder of @lane9project—to have a real, unfiltered conversation about REDs (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport), amenorrhea, and what recovery actually looks like. We cover: ▶ Getting your period back (not just for fertility!) ▶ Disordered eating in the nutr...
Jul 04, 2025•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 177
Send us a text Ever wonder how much impact you're really putting through your body when you do skipping drills, single leg hops, or sprint starts? 🎙️ Don't miss a new episode with Celeste Goodson of @recorefitness—and we’re getting nerdy (in the best way) about external load , impact progression, and how to apply her 2022 research to real-life postpartum rehab. Yep, we’re talking about her 2022 article from Physical Therapy in Sport —"External loading of common training drills"—and how it helps...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 176
Send us a text Pelvic floor dysfunction. Diastasis. Returning to sport. There’s a lot of noise online about what postpartum women should or shouldn’t do—and most of it is confusing, fear-based, or missing the bigger picture. In this episode, I’m joined once again by Gráinne Donnelly —Advanced Practice Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Doctoral Researcher, and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy. She brings a powerhouse combo of clinical and research ...
Jun 20, 2025•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 175
Send us a text Ever feel like you're constantly switching hats—chauffeur, snack-maker, therapist, work-meeting ninja— while trying to figure out why your body suddenly doesn’t feel like yours anymore? Same. In this quick hit solo episode, I’m talking straight to my fellow perimenopausal moms. If you’re in that messy middle of shifting from school-year structure to summer chaos—and trying to make sense of all the conflicting wellness advice—you are 1000% not alone. We were raised on “you can have...
Jun 13, 2025•20 min•Season 4Ep. 174
Send us a text What does fitness really look like for moms? It’s not matching sets and flawless form. It’s stopping mid-workout for a diaper change. It’s navigating diastasis, prolapse, leaking, exhaustion, and a brain that hasn’t slept in three years. It’s figuring out how to move in a body that’s been through pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause— without the judgment . In this episode, I sit down with Lindsey Bomgren (@nourishmovelove), certified trainer, mom of three, and absolute powerho...
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 4Ep. 173
Send us a text Feel like midlife movement advice is either “just walk more” or “go beast mode or go home”? You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not doing it wrong. For perimenopausal and menopausal women, movement isn't about shrinking, snapping back, or forcing intensity when your body’s screaming for support. It’s about learning to move with your body—not against it—when hormones, energy, and life feel like a moving target. This week on the pod, I sit down with the brilliant @physioclairecal...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 172
Send us a text Still leaking, dealing with pelvic pain, or feeling stuck—even after doing all the “right” exercises? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Flávia Ignácio Antônio, PhD, physiotherapist and clinical researcher at the University of Ottawa, with over 15 years of experience in pelvic health, geriatrics, and cardiac rehab. We unpack the real reasons pelvic floor symptoms persist—and why strengthening alone isn’t always the answer. From hormones like estrogen and relaxin to central sensiti...
May 23, 2025•56 min•Season 4Ep. 171
Send us a text In this episode, we are trying something new! Friend of the podcast, Dr. Elliot Berlin, is launching a new serial podcast called One Way or Another. Each ten episode season follows one pregnancy and all the decisions, emotions, preparations, and history that goes along with it. Interviews feature the expectant mother along with husbands, parents, doctors, doulas, and surrogates. In season one, listeners meet Arianna, who is pregnant with her second baby. Follow along as we learn a...
May 16, 2025•30 min•Season 4Ep. 170
Send us a text 💥“Wait…you’re STILL lifting?” “Won’t you hurt the baby?” If you’ve ever picked up a barbell during pregnancy & felt the judgment—or second-guessed yourself thanks to outdated advice—you’re not alone. On this episode of the #ActiveMomPodcast, I’m joined by @amymoolyk—certified strength coach, clinical exercise physiologist, & former Canadian National Olympic weightlifter—who lifts the lid on what it REALLY looks like to train heavy during pregnancy & return to sport po...
May 09, 2025•53 min•Season 4Ep. 169
Send us a text Ever feel like your body’s betraying you—just when you finally hit your running groove? 🥹 That nagging foot pain that won’t quit. The hip that flares up halfway through your run. The weird mid-back tightness after school drop-off and squatting a million times to pick up toys. That frustrating feeling like no matter how much you stretch or foam roll, it’s not getting better. If you’ve been there with that early morning hobble down the stairs after getting out of bed (🙋♀️ I have)...
May 02, 2025•52 min•Season 4Ep. 168
Send us a text 😩 You're trying to do EVERYTHING right after childbirth—pelvic floor PT, backing off workouts, giving it time… but that pelvic heaviness, bulging, or pressure is still there. It’s exhausting. It’s defeating. And no one seems to have real answers. If you’ve been told “it’s just your new normal,” this episode is your reminder: it doesn’t have to be. I’m joined by Dr. Imran Siddiqui (@thesiddiquimd), a Washington DC-based sports medicine physician who’s taking his background in musc...
Apr 25, 2025•42 min•Season 4Ep. 167
Send us a text In this solo episode, we’re talking directly to the new moms—especially those in the first six weeks postpartum—who are feeling heaviness or pressure in their pelvic floor and wondering what it means. If you've been told to “just wait it out” or felt dismissed by your provider, this conversation is for you. This episode is all about giving you clarity, confidence, and a roadmap to move forward—without fear. We talk about: -Why you might be feeling heaviness early on -Common risk f...
Apr 18, 2025•32 min•Season 4Ep. 166
Send us a text In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Susan Clinton—a clinician, educator, and coach with over 40 years of experience helping women move through complex health transitions with clarity and confidence. Susan brings deep insight into the connections between the gut, hormones, and nervous system, and how those intersections can impact women in midlife and beyond. We explore the nuances of perimenopause and menopause, from autoimmunity shifts to digestive challenges, and the power of sma...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 165
Send us a text Told to slow down during pregnancy & postpartum? Not necessarily! 🏃♀️💪" It's research update time again with @exerciseandpregnancy! In this episode, Margie Davenport, Associate Professor at the @ualberta & former national team athlete, joins us again to give another update on research in pregnancy and postpartum exercise including: the 🔹2025 Canadian guideline for physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep throughout the first year post partum (hot off the presse...
Apr 04, 2025•56 min•Season 4Ep. 164
Send us a text "I just need to lose the baby weight." "Maybe I should cut carbs." "Why does eating feel so damn complicated?" If you’ve ever felt trapped in diet culture, food guilt, or confusion over what’s actually healthy, this episode is for you. I sat down with Laura Ligos aka @thesassydietitian, registered dietitian who helps active women fuel their bodies without falling into restrictive traps. She’s the founder of The Sassy Dietitian and co-founder of @unconventional.collaborative, a mas...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 4Ep. 163
Send us a text 🔥 Why did no one tell us pelvic health could be this complicated…AND this important? 🔥 If you’ve ever been brushed off with “it’s just hormones” or “that’s normal after kids”—this episode is for YOU. I sat down with the incredible @dr.sinead—Canadian physiotherapist, researcher, twin mama, & global expert in women’s pelvic health. 🩵 With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Dufour is a founding partner @thewomb.ca, a faculty member @mcmasteru, & global speaker/consultant fo...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 162
Send us a text Ever had a run turn into a full-on therapy session? 🏃♀️💬 That’s exactly how @mileswithmomspodcast was born—out of the raw, unfiltered convos that happen when mother runners hit the pavement together. From mom guilt to finding balance, these four incredible women—@themotherrunners @motherhood_running @burpeesandburpcloths & @watch_oliviarun—are building a space where no mom has to run (or navigate motherhood) alone. In this episode of the #ActiveMomPodcast, we dive into: 🔹 ...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 161
Send us a text "I thought I knew my body—until pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause rewrote the rules. 🤯" In this episode, I sit down with legendary climber Beth Rodden, a powerhouse who’s spent nearly 30 years redefining what’s possible in climbing. From crushing first ascents to facing the unexpected challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause, Beth is opening up about the realities many athletes don’t talk about. We dive into: 🧗♀️ Climbing through pregnancy (what actually wo...
Mar 07, 2025•51 min•Season 4Ep. 160
Send us a text What if we could prevent major pelvic floor injuries before they even happen? 🤔 In this episode, I sit down with biomedical engineer Dr. Mariana Mastering, whose groundbreaking research on the pelvic floor began with one simple yet profound question: "Mariana, are you incontinent?" This curiosity led her from medical school to biomechanics, exploring the complexities of intra-abdominal pressure, incontinence, & childbirth-related pelvic floor injuries. Her PhD research @uofmi...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 159
Send us a text 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...
Feb 21, 2025•34 min•Season 4Ep. 158
Send us a text Today, I’m chatting with Kristin Revere, founder of Gold Coast Doulas and host of the Ask the Doulas podcast. Kristin is an Elite certified birth and postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, childbirth educator, and co-author of Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby. We dive into everything doulas—what they do, who they help, and why more people are using them. If you’ve ever wondered whether a doula could make a difference in your birth or postpartum experience, this one’s fo...
Feb 14, 2025•51 min•Season 4Ep. 157
Send us a text 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 c...
Feb 07, 2025•57 min•Season 4Ep. 156
Send us a text 🏃♀️ Today, I chat with Cristina Snyder, ultramarathoner, stay-at-home mom, and registered nurse, about her incredible journey running marathons in all 50 states while balancing pregnancy, postpartum, and family life. ✨ We dive into: Running through pregnancy & postpartum Strength training & body changes after childbirth Balancing fueling for running & trying to conceive Finding the right race & building a support system Cristina’s advice for first-time moms ⏱ Tim...
Jan 31, 2025•52 min•Season 4Ep. 155
Send us a text Today, I speak with Dr. Anietie Ukpe-Wallace, PT, DPT, also known as Tia. She is an orthopedic and pelvic health physical therapist who specializes in providing a continuum of care and support from pregnancy loss to postpartum all while emphasizing the importance of self-care. After her own chronic struggles surrounding her pelvic floor and multiple miscarriages she has grown a love for learning and understanding this part of the body that is rarely talked about and sometimes even...
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 154
