Active Mom Podcast: Pregnancy, Postpartum, Perimenopause, Menopause & Beyond

Send us Fan Mail 😩 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 Sid...

Send us Fan Mail 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 roadm...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 guideli...

Send us Fan Mail "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 w...

Send us Fan Mail 🔥 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. Du...

Send us Fan Mail 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 m...

Send us Fan Mail "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 abo...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 le...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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:...

Send us Fan Mail 🏃‍♀️ 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 conc...

Send us Fan Mail 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 lo...

Send us Fan Mail Jessica has been a physical therapist in Portland, OR, since 2002, helping elite athletes—including pros and Olympians—get back to peak performance. With a holistic approach combining pelvic health, core strength, gait mechanics, and orthopedic care, Jessica’s mission is to empower patients to return to what they love most. When she’s not helping others, she’s hitting the trails,...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ The Active Mom Podcast welcomes Marina Petter Rodrigues, a pelvic health physical therapist and researcher at the University of Ottawa. Currently working at the Motor Function Measurement Lab with Dr. Linda McLean, Marina leads groundbreaking research on urinary incontinence in runners. Topics We Cover: 🏃 Pelvic floor strength and its role in running 💡 Moving beyond Kegels—wh...

Send us Fan Mail New on The Active Mom Podcast 🎙️We open Season 4 of the podcast catching up with @dr.christina_prevett—pelvic health physiotherapist, competitive weightlifter, CrossFit athlete, mom of two, & total powerhouse for strength training across the lifespan. (rumor has it she bought a Garmin watch & is now a runner too !?!)💪✨ Dr. Prevett is deep in a postdoctoral fellowship stu...

Send us Fan Mail Coming in at #1 on our list of top podcasts for 2024 is my conversation with Dr. Ashley Winter. Today, I speak with Dr. Ashley Winter, Board certified urologist who specializes in sexual medicine and postpartum hormones. After realizing that many of the common concerns that patients were brining to her clinic were not being addressed by the information she was being taught, she de...

Send us Fan Mail Coming in at #2 on our list of top podcasts for 2024 is my conversation with Munira Hudani. Today I speak with Munira Hudani,  a Pre- and Post-Natal physiotherapist in Canada, and an emerging leader for the management of Diastasis Rectus Abdominis. After years of frustration in landing inconsistent results with her clients, and the dissatisfaction in having to say “we just don’t h...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Coming in at #3 on our list of top podcasts for 2024! If you’re navigating pelvic organ prolapse after baby, this episode is a must-listen. 💡   I sit down with Margo Kwiatkowski, aka @postpartum_prolapse, an orthopedic & pelvic health PT, to dive into the physical AND mental challenges of POP.  Diagnosed after her first baby in 2021, Margo turned her experience into a miss...

Send us Fan Mail Coming in at #4 on our list of top podcasts for 2024 is my solo episode discussing how soon you can get back to workouts after delivery. 🎙️ When Can I Work Out After Baby? 🤔  Postpartum fitness is one of the hottest questions I get—DMs, emails, sidelines at kid activities, you name it.  And guess what? There’s no magic “ready date” 🤯 (sorry, not sorry). But don’t worry, I’ve got...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Coming in hot at #5 on our list of top podcasts for 2024: My solo episode tackling one of the most DEBATED postpartum fitness questions:  Do you REALLY have to wait 12 weeks to start running after baby? 🏃‍♀️   After 25 years of experience as a pelvic floor PT working with postpartum moms (& as someone who’s been there postpartum), I've read the research, talked to the...

Send us Fan Mail 🚨 She’s back! We’re thrilled to welcome the incredible *Dr. Kimberley Johnson, PhD*, aka @wildmatrescence, back to the show for our Season 3 Finale! 🎉✨   Kimberley is a psychologist specializing in perinatal and reproductive health concerns, including:   🌟 Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders   🌟 Perinatal trauma & loss   🌟 Pelvic floor conditions   🌟 Infertility   🌟...

Send us Fan Mail 💥 *New Episode Alert!* 💥  Today I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Carey Rothschild, Clinical Associate Professor at @ ucf.edu & lead author of the groundbreaking Clinical Commentary: "Maximizing Running Participation and Performance Through Menopause" (published in @jwphptofficial, April/June 2023). 🙌   With 25+ years in orthopedics & sports medicine, Dr. Roths...

Send us Fan Mail What if your postpartum wasn't the picture of straight-forward perfection? Today, we welcome back Amy Leedham, aka @amy_the_punisher former pro trail runner, a sustainability consultant, who recently welcomed her 2nd child!  Amy joined us in Season 1 to talk about “The Postpartum Experience No One Wants to Read About but Should,” a piece she wrote in 2021 after the birth of h...