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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-Navigating misinformation and outdated advice online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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IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesiddiquimd/

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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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 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 of perimenopause and menopause, from autoimmunity shifts to digestive challenges, and the power of small, sustainable changes. Whether you're a healthcare provider or navigating your own health journey, this conversation is packed with clinical pearls and practical takeaways.

We talk about:

-The link between birth trauma, gut health, and perimenopause

-How autoimmunity and digestion shift during midlife

-Practical strategies for managing bloating, constipation, and hydration

-The benefits of vaginal estrogen and advocating for your own care

-How small lifestyle changes can make a big impact on overall health

Time Stamps

1:00 Introduction

1:51 how the conversation is different for women

5:49 clinical presentations for thyroid issues

13:39 struggling with constipation

22:15 the importance of chewing your food

28:33 different types of fiber

36:22 stool consistency

43:10 making small changes for big impact

49:15 understanding bloating

57:59 good and bad stress

58:51 rapid fire questions

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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!

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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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 guideline for physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep throughout the first year post partum (hot off the presses!)
🔹@bjsm_bmj Special Issue on Postpartum Physical Activity

Dr. Davenport is leading the charge in making exercise guidelines more inclusive so women at ALL levels can move safely during pregnancy & beyond

We get into:
🔹 Why movement matters during pregnancy (yes, even for elite athletes!)
🔹 The impact of mental health & anxiety on postpartum recovery
🔹 How sleep can make or break your return to sport
🔹 When to see a pelvic floor PT (hint: sooner than you think!)
🔹 The biggest myths about pregnancy & exercise that need to go 👋

Whether you're chasing a podium or just trying to stay active through pregnancy, this episode is a MUST-LISTEN. 🎧

What’s the worst pregnancy/postpartum fitness advice you’ve ever gotten? Drop it below! ⬇️😅

#PregnancyFitness #PostpartumAthlete #PelvicHealth #ReturnToRun #WomenInSport #MomRunner #PregnantAndStrong #PostpartumRecovery #PelvicFloorPT #StrongMoms #activemompodcast #paglianopodcast

Time Stamps

1:00 Introduction

2:45 setting up the guidelines

5:49 the importance of early movement

10:30 getting the new guidelines to OB/BYNs

13:03 get active questionnaire for pregnancy

19:55 gatekeeping of information

25:14 variability in practice patterns

27:08 the impact of sleep

34:00 impact of exercise

36:53 addressing diastasis recti

42:25 elite athletes in postpartum

47:35 traveling to Nepal

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Website: exerciseandpregnancy.ca

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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"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 without falling into restrictive traps.

She’s the founder of The Sassy Dietitian and co-founder of @unconventional.collaborative, a mastermind for health pros looking to elevate their practice.

We get real about:

🔥 Breaking generational food habit & how we were raised around food still affects us
🔥 Fixing your relationship with food so eating isn’t a constant battle
🔥 Ditching the “get your body back” mentality postpartum (your body isn’t lost!)
🔥 Why weight ≠ health and what actually matters
🔥 Progress over perfection—because perfect eating doesn’t exist
🔥 Getting kids involved in food choices without diet culture creeping in
🔥 Low stomach acid & its surprising impact on digestion
🔥 Supplements—do you really need them, or just expensive pee?

This episode is packed with practical tips, no-BS nutrition advice, & food freedom real talk. If you’re tired of stressing over every bite & just want to feel good in your body, this one’s a must-listen.

What’s one food rule you grew up with that you’re ready to let go of? Drop it below! ⬇️
#FoodFreedom #DitchDietCulture #PostpartumHealth #WomensWellness #NutritionMatters #TheSassyDietitian #ActiveMom #HealthyNotPerfect #activemompodcast #paglianopodcast

Time Stamps

1:00 Introduction

3:20 overcoming diet culture from our moms

7:40 “get your body back” postpartum

13:05 supporting moms in their postpartum bodies

22:10 working with a registered dietician

28:23 feeding ourselves and out kids

35:55 small steps making big changes

40:15 common depletions in nutrition

47:33 common questions and myths

54:20 the right provider for the right issues

59:50 The Unconventional Collaborative

68:05 rapid fire questions

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

Website: unconventionalcollaborative.com

Website: https://thesassydietitian.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!!!!)

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🔥 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. Dufour is a founding partner @thewomb.ca, a faculty member @mcmasteru, & global speaker/consultant for @fifaworldcup, @theurospot, & @lansinohusa

In this episode, she’s breaking down myths & dropping truth bombs about why pelvic health care is LONG overdue for a serious upgrade.

We get REAL about:
✨ How having twins changed her entire approach to postpartum care
✨ Why virtual pelvic health might be better than in-person (yes, really)
✨ The TRUTH about relaxin (spoiler: it’s not the bad guy) & how it ACTUALLY impacts pain
✨ Why so many of us feel like perimenopause is just postpartum 2.0
✨ The massive gaps in treating pelvic girdle pain—& what we need to do NOW
✨ How elite athletes are flipping the script on postpartum recovery (& what we can learn from them)

This convo is packed with evidence-based tips, clinical insights, & some serious mic-drop moments. 💥

Whether you’re a mom, runner, physio, or just tired of being told to “just do your Kegels”—you need this one in your ears.

🎧 Tune in and let me know—What’s something YOU wish someone told YOU about pelvic health before pregnancy, postpartum, or perimenopause?👇👇👇

Time Stamps

1:00 Introduction

4:08 the evolution of virtual care

8:56 push back to virtual care

14:20 looking for the gaps in care

21:13 pelvic girdle pain in different stages

25:15 explaining relaxin and pain response

31:25 how recommendations for exercise have changed

38:08 elite athletes coming back after pregnancy

42:50 obstetrical anal injuries

50:53 access to pelvic health care

56:25 addressing c-sections

59:07 rapid fire questions

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IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.sinead/

Website: www.thewomb.ca

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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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 mom has to run (or navigate motherhood) alone.

In this episode of the #ActiveMomPodcast, we dive into:
🔹 The power of community in motherhood & running
🔹 The real struggles (and wins!) of balancing fitness & family
🔹 How culture shifts are changing the way moms approach exercise
🔹 Why YOU are the author of your motherhood experience

Plus, you might recognize @themotherrunners & @burpeesandburpcloths from their solo episodes—now they’re back with their powerhouse team!

What’s the best conversation you’ve ever had on a run?

Drop it in the comments! 👇🏽✨

Time Stamps

1:00 Introduction

4:50 mom guilt for running moms

9:22 culture shift in moms working out

13:56 running through pregnant

18:02 handling postpartum return to exercise

25:01 maintaining your identity after kids

33:27 transitioning from survival to thriving

40:00 setting goals in chaos

45:13 goals for the podcast

48:46 rapid fire questions

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Website: https://carriepagliano.com

CONNECT WITH THE MOMS

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

Whitney: https://www.instagram.com/themotherrunners/

Shanna: https://www.instagram.com/motherhood_running/

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

Olivia: https://www.instagram.com/watch_oliviarun/

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!!!!)