DR. LAUREN PURETZ -From OB/GYN to UTMB: Motherhood, Medicine & Ultras
Episode Description
She’s the host of the Speaking of Labia podcast, a practicing OB/GYN, business owner, and mom of two. And this past summer, Dr. Lauren Puretz was the top American finisher at UTMB 100.
In this episode of the Active Mom Podcast, Lauren shares what it takes to juggle medicine, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and elite ultrarunning. From her start in high school track, to stepping back during med school and residency, to rediscovering running after kids—Lauren’s story is one of resilience, grit, and grace.
We dive into:
- Running ultras while raising kids
- Wearing multiple hats—mom, doctor, athlete, business owner
- Navigating mom guilt and giving yourself grace
- From med school to launching her own women’s health practice
- Why collaboration between OB/GYNs & pelvic health PTs matters for women at every stage
🎧 Tune in to hear how Lauren balances motherhood, medicine, and endurance—and what she’s learned along the way.
#UTMB #UltraRunning #WomenInMedicine #WomensHealth #FemaleAthlete #PelvicHealth #StrongMoms
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:10 competing at UTMB
8:16 competing at a high level as a mom
11:00 treating runners and athletes
17:40 considering pre-pregnancy fitness
20:45 navigating return to exercise
27:36 runners in perimenopause & menopause
32:28 starting a podcast
34:59 rapid fire question
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH LAUREN:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lauren1642/
Website: www.MountainViewobgynclinic.com
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speaking-of-labias-podcast/id1802290856
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