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In today’s episode, I sit down with @drjocelynwallace, a physical therapist, Level 2 @CrossFit Trainer, & toddler mom, to discuss her personal & professional journey through fibroids, high-risk pregnancy, & hysterectomy.

Having undergone 2 open myomectomies, a C-section, & ultimately a total hysterectomy, Dr. Wallace shares invaluable insights on healing after major surgery, managing fibroids as a young mom, & navigating early perimenopause.

In this episode, we cover:

🔹Living with fibroids & the journey to motherhood
🔹The decision-making process behind a hysterectomy
🔹Hysterectomy recovery & onset of surgical perimenopause
🔹Key post-surgery care tips
🔹How to manage a missed diagnosis
🔹The challenges of a high-risk pregnancy
🔹Where to find reliable information on fibroids & navigating return to activity after pelvic surgery

Time Stamps

1:00 introduction

4:15 getting a fibroid diagnosis

9:10 choices for treatment early on

13:50 the missed diagnosis

16:40 having a background in strength training

18:17 high-risk pregnancy after fibroids

25:20 having a planned c-section after abdominal surgery

37:08 running with fibroids

42:40 choices surrounding hysterectomies

50:01 providers who play to people’s fears

53:20 differential diagnosis in perimenopause

57:00 recovery after hysterectomy

64:15 resistance training after hysterectomy

70:45 rapid fire questions

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CONNECT WITH JOCELYN

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

Website: drjocelynwallace.com

Free Questionnaire: https://drjocelynwallace.myflodesk.com/free-questionnaire

The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.

This show has been a long time in the making!

You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum 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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On today’s episode, I speak with Dr. Tricia DeNardis, a physical therapist, pregnancy & postpartum exercise specialist and mom of three. She creates personalized exercise programs for pregnant and postpartum women. Tricia shares her journey pelvic floor physical therapy and how becoming a mother instigated her desire to help other moms.

We talk about:

-day in the life with three kids

-“non-compliance” with clients

-returning to work challenges for moms

-overcoming mom guilt

-balance doesn’t exist

-adding in impact

-doing workouts you enjoy

Time Stamps

1:00 Introduction

7:10 shifting to pelvic health

12:30 exercising around your kids’ schedules

18:45 meeting moms where there are at

23:49 switching “hats”

28:18 finding workouts you love

34:05 setting easy habits and workouts you enjoy

39:30 training for an ultra marathon

44:30 rapid fire questions

CONNECT WITH CARRIE

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Website: https://carriepagliano.com

CONNECT WITH TRICIA

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

The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.

This show has been a long time in the making!

You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum 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 start 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!!!!)

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In today’s episode, I sit down with Sara Perelmuter, a medical student and future OBGYN, who is already leading innovations in the field of sexual medicine. As president of the Sexual Medicine Research Team and with over seven peer-reviewed publications, Sara’s latest work, "Genitourinary Syndrome of Lactation: A New Perspective on Postpartum and Lactation-Related Genitourinary Symptoms," introduces a new term encompassing genitourinary symptoms related to low estrogen during the postpartum and lactation periods.

Sara’s passion for women’s health is deeply personal—her own struggle with pelvic pain during intercourse led to her diagnosis of hypertonic overactive pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. The medical gaslighting and dismissal she experienced, along with her feminist values and love for physiology, motivated her to pursue a career dedicated to improving women's sexual health. In this episode, Sara discusses the importance of education, accessibility, and awareness in empowering women to take control of their own bodies.

We cover topics including:

🔹Role of estrogen in postpartum & during lactation
🔹Innovative research on reproductive organs and genitourinary symptoms
🔹Addressing painful intercourse & pelvic pain at all stages of life
🔹Need to change med school curricula to better include women’s health issues
🔹Understanding hormone fluctuations throughout a woman’s life
🔹How to effectively communicate with your healthcare provider about sexual/reproductive health in postpartum, before & beyond
🔹Collaborative care approaches for treating pelvic floor dysfunction

Time Stamps

1:00 Introduction

3:55 the roll of estrogen

8:23 parallels between different conditions

15:50 innovation in the field

23:37 vaginal estrogen in lactation

31:40 postpartum versus lactation

41:08 signs and symptoms

46:50 muscular versus hormonal

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CONNECT WITH SARA

IG: https://www.instagram.com/sara.perelmuter/

The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.

This show has been a long time in the making!

You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum 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 start 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!!!!)

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On today’s episode, I speak with Dr. Todd Davenport, professor and Chair in the Department of Physical Therapy at University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. He is a scientific advisor to the Workwell Foundation and Chair of Long Covid Physio.

His research involves why some people don't get better following an illness.

We dive deep into how chronic fatigue, long COVID, & chronic pain impact the pelvic floor, discussing essential tips for a safe return to exercise after a COVID-19 infection.

Topics covered include:
🔹Safe exercise for post-COVID recovery
🔹Recognizing when exercise is doing more harm than good
🔹How to seek help & advocate for your health
🔹Understanding chronic fatigue & how it affects exertion
🔹The connection between ME/CFS & long COVID
🔹Athlete challenges with healthcare providers

Listen in to learn how to safely navigate exercise, chronic fatigue, & long-term COVID recovery with current evidence!

Time Stamps

1:00 Introduction

4:00 explaining ME/CFS

9:15 crossover of symptoms

14:55 starting with treatment

20:00 COVID and Long COVID recovery

27:20 where to start with treatment

32:30 listening to your body

37:49 where to look for help

41:44 hope for the future

CONNECT WITH CARRIE

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Website: https://carriepagliano.com

CONNECT WITH TODD

Twitter: @sunsopeningband

University (day job): www.pacific.edu/dpt

Workwell Foundation (scientific consulting): https://workwellfoundation.org/

Workwell Health (clinical practice): https://wwhealth.co/

The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.

This show has been a long time in the making!

You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum 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 start 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!!!!)

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On today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Rachel Tinius, an Associate Professor at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky, to discuss her groundbreaking research on the benefits of exercise during pregnancy.

Dr. Tinius has dedicated her career to studying the impact of physical activity on maternal & infant health outcomes, developing community-based interventions for pregnant/postpartum women, especially those in marginalized communities.

Her innovative work identified a critical gap in evidence-based exercise interventions for this demographic, leading her to create the mobile app BumptUp®.

The app is designed to provide trustworthy physical activity guidance for women during & after pregnancy, promoting health & wellness at every stage of motherhood.

We talk about:

-reasons for inactivity in pregnancy

-creating BumptUp

-changing guidelines over the years

-reaching underserved communities

-the power of an app

-activity affecting pregnancy outcomes

-pregnancy as a time for new habits

Time Stamps

1:00 Introduction

5:35 inactivity in pregnancy

8:17 creating BumptUp

12:45 what makes BumptUp special

16:45 pilot study

20:20 meeting people where they are

23:54 her experiences with pregnancy

27:35 influences of parents on activity

34:00 empowering moms in pregnancy

38:10 thinking ahead to menopause

42:52 rapid fire questions

CONNECT WITH CARRIE

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

Website: https://carriepagliano.com

CONNECT WITH RACHEL

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

Website: bumptupapp.com

The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.

This show has been a long time in the making!

You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum 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 start 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!!!!)

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On today’s episode, I speak with Dr. Jessica Drummond, founder and CEO of The Integrative Women’s Health Institute. Her unique approach focuses on functional nutrition, lifestyle medicine, movement therapies, nervous system dysregulation, trauma, and mindset – essential elements often overlooked in traditional health education. She is passionate about caring for and empowering people who struggle with women’s and pelvic health concerns. She is equally passionate about educating and supporting clinicians and wellness professionals in confidently and safely using integrative tools to transform women’s and pelvic healthcare.

We talk about:

-how COVID is different

-looking at long COVID

-10 systems of acute COVID

-struggles in health care

-prioritizing clean air

-recovering after COVID

-feeling worse after a workout

-damaged mitochondria

-trusting your intuition

Time Stamps

1:00 Introduction

8:40 long COVID

15:04 different systems affected

23:20 opening the conversation

25:25 where PTs fit into the conversation

28:50 having clean air

34:10 recovering after COVID

41:35 post-exertion malaise

47:13 POTS crossover

50:15 figuring out what is actually the problem

56:20 recovery is multifaceted

CONNECT WITH CARRIE

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

Website: https://carriepagliano.com

CONNECT WITH JESSICA

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

Website: integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com

The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.

This show has been a long time in the making!

You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum 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 start 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!!!!)

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In today's solo episode, I dive deep into the topic of running during pregnancy. Drawing from 25+ years of experience as a physical therapist and addressing listener questions, I aim to provide evidence-based information, clarify common misconceptions, and help you make confident decisions about staying active while pregnant. With so many challenges to navigate during pregnancy, let's make your choices around running a bit easier.

Key topics covered include:

- Running while pregnant: Can you continue racing?

- Dealing with unsupportive healthcare providers

- Predictive factors for safe running during pregnancy

- Running and urination: What’s normal and what to address

- Using the information you have to make the best decisions

- Common types of pregnancy-related pain for runners

- How running form changes as your pregnancy progresses

- Navigating weight gain and its impact on running

This episode is packed with actionable insights to help pregnant runners feel empowered and informed every step of the way.

Boost your confidence in prenatal running and make well-informed choices!

Time Stamps

1:00 Introduction

4:50 navigating an unsupportive provider

8:58 first trimester questions

18:58 second trimester questions

30:00 improving your fitness during pregnancy

40:15 diving into the research

49:50 how things have changed

CONNECT WITH CARRIE

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

Website: https://carriepagliano.com

The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.

This show has been a long time in the making!

You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum 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 start 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!!!!)

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Today I speak with Dr. Rita Deering, a women's health physical therapist, associate professor of physical therapy, and researcher who investigates postpartum neuromuscular function and perinatal exercise. Her PhD work evaluated postpartum abdominal muscle function and she completed an Advanced Fellowship in Women's Health where she looked at running mechanics and abdominal muscle function in postpartum runners. Dr. Deering has several peer-reviewed publications on postpartum return to sport and running.

We talk about:

-BJSM Postpartum Return to Running Consensus Statement Part 2

-working with what you have

-psychological readiness

-“normal” pain in running

-crowd sourcing medical information

-finding a knowledgable provider

-breathing

-when to scale back

-screening for RED-S

Time Stamps

1:00 Introduction

3:34 explaining a Delphi study

9:20 where there was consensus

12:36 where there were inconsistencies

19:45 where moms get information

27:29 uninformed returned to run programs

38:06 recommendations for training

47:00 education versus fear-mongering

48:08 listener questions

68:03 rapid fire questions

CONNECT WITH CARRIE

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

Website: https://carriepagliano.com

CONNECT WITH RITA

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

Website: https://www.carrollu.edu/faculty/deering-rita-phd

Research: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/58/4/183

The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.

This show has been a long time in the making!

You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum 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 start 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!!!!)