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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lisa Mitro, a physical therapist and former college athlete who found her passion in helping runners recover from injury and return to the sport stronger than ever. Drawing from her own journey into running, Lisa now specializes in movement-specific rehab strategies that support real-world performance.

She’s worked with over 3,000 runners through 1:1 coaching, online programs, and a thriving membership, combining evidence-based treatment with the unique demands of the sport. Whether you're a clinician, coach, or runner yourself, this episode is full of practical insights and clinical pearls you won’t want to miss.

We talk about:

-Why Lisa became a runner to better treat runners

-The importance of stability and strength training in rehab

-How to treat the source of pain—not just the symptoms

-Creating scalable, online programs that actually work

-Common running injuries (like plantar fasciitis) and how to address them

-Navigating misinformation and outdated advice online

Time Stamps

1:00 Introduction

3:05 getting into physical therapy

6:27 finding running after college softball

11:12 becoming an expert in the field

18:32 creating content for the masses

25:35 the worst advice online

30:54 referring to the right provider

32:15 changing approaches with new research

37:36 balancing social media with quality information

42:51 looking ahead to how the profession will change

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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!

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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Imran Siddiqui—a physician and educator who combines cutting-edge medical research with a patient-centered, holistic approach to care. Dr. Siddiqui is passionate about helping people return to the activities they love by addressing pain at the root cause and supporting long-term healing.

We dive into the world of regenerative medicine, with a focus on Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy and its applications in pelvic health. From chronic pelvic pain to postpartum recovery, Dr. Siddiqui explains how PRP can be part of a comprehensive plan to improve function and reduce pain.

We talk about:

-What PRP is and how it works

-PRP therapy for pelvic floor injuries

-The anatomy and healing potential of pelvic structures

-How past injuries can impact recovery

-Chronic pelvic pain and comprehensive care

-Collaborating across disciplines for better outcomes

-Why you don’t have to accept a “new normal”

Time Stamps

1:00 Introduction

2:30 explaining platelet rich plasma

5:45 different applications of PRP therapy

8:34 using imaging in PRP therapy

18:02 the treatment process

26:03 developing protocols for recovery

27:58 expectations for after treatment

31:33 incorporating pessaries & hormones

35:16 costs of regenerative treatments

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Website: https://rosm.org/imran-siddiqui-md/

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!!!!)

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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 factors for prolapse

-Whether prolapse can actually be fixed

-Why strengthening isn’t always the solution

-How to use symptom guardrails to guide your recovery

-What you need to know about exercising safely with prolapse

Time Stamps

1:00 Introduction

2:30 what causes prolapse

7:15 preventing and fixing prolapse

12:10 understanding prolapse grading

13:57 common pelvic floor myths

16:30 can you make things worse?

20:18 what treatment can look like

26:45 taking it slow

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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!!!!)