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The Active Mom Podcast just crossed 100,000 downloads and 200+ episodes, which honestly feels a little surreal. So for this one, I did something a little different… 

In this solo episode, I reflect on how the podcast started back when it was the Active Mom Postpartum Podcast, how it evolved into conversations about pregnancy, postpartum, pelvic floor health, return to running, perimenopause, and menopause, and some of the guests and moments that shaped the show along the way.

I talk about the interviews that challenged my thinking the most, the hardest episodes to record, and how talking with researchers, clinicians, athletes, and everyday moms has changed the way I practice as a pelvic floor physical therapist.

This podcast has always been about one thing: making women’s health research, pelvic floor information, women's stories and real conversations about movement and performance more accessible.

In this episode I talk about:

• Why I started the Active Mom Podcast
 • What it means to reach 100,000 downloads in a very niche space
 • How the show evolved from postpartum conversations to women’s health across the lifespan
 • Some of the guests and research conversations that shaped my thinking
 • The episodes that were the hardest to record
 • Misunderstandings that still exist around pelvic floor function and exercise
 • What I hope the next chapter of the podcast creates

If you've been listening for a while, I'd love to hear your favorite episode or guest — send me a message and let me know.

If this podcast has helped you feel more informed, less alone, or more confident navigating symptoms like leakage, prolapse, pain, or return to running, I’d love for you to share it with a friend or leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐review.

Thanks for being here and for helping make 200 episodes possible.

Topics discussed:
pelvic floor health, postpartum recovery, return to running, women’s health, pregnancy exercise, perimenopause, menopause, prolapse, leakage, research in women’s health

Time Stamps

1:00 Introduction

2:57 quick fire questions

7:20 why I started the podcast

11:31 how the show has evolved

15:39 shifts in clinical practice

19:44 new things we’ve learned

22:17 difficult episodes to record

27:14 looking back at the start

30:55 most overused phrases in women’s health

36:27 changing your mind over time

CONNECT WITH CARRIE

If you’re looking for deeper support — whether you’re postpartum, navigating perimenopause, or trying to run and lift without symptoms — reach out. 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/

Website: https://carriepagliano.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!

If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)