MAGGIE MERTENS -Stronger Than the Story: How Women Runners Break Barriers
Send us a textIn this powerful season finale, I sit down with journalist and author Maggie Mertens (@maggiejmertens) to unpack the untold history—and future—of women in sport, running, and motherhood.Maggie is a Seattle-based writer whose work spans gender, athletics, and culture. Her book Better Faster Farther: How Running Changed Everything We Know About Women breaks down the myths that held women back for decades and highlights the stories that never made it into the headlines. After finishing her book, she returned to running at 37 and recently completed her first half marathon—proof that rewriting the narrative starts in our own lives, too.This episode dives deep into the real experiences of women who run, lift, train, and raise families while navigating outdated cultural beliefs about their bodies. From postpartum fitness to perimenopause realities, athletic identity shifts, and the mental health benefits of movement, Maggie brings clarity, honesty, and perspective we all need.We talk about: 🔹 Balancing motherhood and athletic identity 🔹 The biggest myths holding women in sport back 🔹 Why the victim mindset keeps women stuck—and how to shift it 🔹 Exercise, running, and mental health (especially in midlife) 🔹 Returning to fitness postpartum without the pressure or shameIf you’re a runner, athlete, postpartum or perimenopausal mom, or someone reclaiming your athletic identity, this is a must-listen conversation.Time Stamps1:00 Introduction5:15 how far back can we look?9:50 women who have been lost to history16:53 motherhood versus being an athlete19:42 race and the research24:09 women being treated as delicate29:50 societal pressures33:40 breaking barriers in the mile37:15 women’s marathon history40:57 coming back to running50:17 what’s next52:13 rapid fire questionsCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH MAGGIE:IG: https://www.instagram.com/maggiejmertens/Website: https://maggiemertens.com/Substack: https://maggiemertens.substack.com/Book: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/maggie-mertens/better-faster-farther/9781643753355/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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SOLO EPISODE -Hiking, Hormones, and the Bladder: Lessons from Hiking the Grand Canyon
Send us a textIn this episode, I’m taking you with me down into the Grand Canyon—21 miles, 13 hours, eight of us ages 44–53 (seven women, one very patient man), and every bit of trail talk you can imagine. What started as “Can we actually do this?” turned into the most honest, hilarious, and wide-open conversation about pelvic health, perimenopause, and how physical therapy for women has completely evolved since we were first told to “just do your Kegels.”Spoiler: the canyon will make you talk about everything.Is it sweat or is it pee? Might be both.Bladder habits on switchbacks? Yep.Hormones while you’re sweating through a sunset climb back to the rim? Absolutely.The stuff we wish someone told us 20 years ago? All of it.We get into:How women’s health PT grew from basic kegels to running, lifting, sport, pregnancy → postpartum → peri/menopause careWhy it always comes back to the bladder (and why that’s not a bad thing)The real story on preventative peeing + hovering on trail bathroomsWhat you should actually know about menopause hormone therapy (without the online panic spiral)Navigating peri/menopause with confidence, support, and a sense of humorIf you’ve ever wondered what happens when seven midlife women (& one very patient younger brother) take on the Grand Canyon… it’s this. And it’s so, so good.Time Stamps1:00 Introduction3:57 getting informed early5:20 taking a nature break on trail14:28 urine frequency and output19:39 unexpected leakage22:52 what we don’t know about perimenopause28:40 weighted vests, walking, and yoga33:46 supplements38:00 exercise in pregnancy and postpartumCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comThe 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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SOPHIE CARTER -Ultra Running Through Pregnancy and Motherhood
Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with Sophie Carter, an ultra runner, coach, and mom of five who made headlines for running a 100km ultra while pregnant. Sophie has also co-authored a paper on endurance running during pregnancy, adding valuable insight to a growing body of research that challenges traditional views on what’s possible for women in sport. As a coach, she’s passionate about supporting other women in finding strength, balance, and confidence through movement—no matter what stage of life they’re in.We talk about:-listening to your body-exercise during pregnancy-twin pregnancy and birth-running as an outlet-pregnancy loss & recovery-participating in research-the importance of strength trainingTime Stamps1:00 Introduction8:02 getting into ultras15:00 working with Margie Davenport19:29 doing what works for you22:41 evolving training over time26:45 advice for first time moms28:05 navigating age gaps with children31:00 rapid fire questionsCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH SOPHIE:IG: https://www.instagram.com/sophierunner/Website: www.projectrunsc.co.ukThe 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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LEAH YINGLING -From Podium to Postpartum: Motherhood as an Elite Ultrarunner
Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with Leah Yingling, an internationally ranked trail and ultrarunner from Salt Lake City, Utah. Leah has achieved multiple top-10 finishes at Western States and UTMB, and has represented Team USA at the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships. In addition to her racing career, she’s the co-host of the Trail Network Podcast, works full-time in Population Health, and runs for Lululemon, Osprey, Garmin, and Hydrapak. Leah is also a new mom, recently welcoming her first child, Monte, in July.We dive into what it means to pursue longevity in sport, how she balances full-time work and elite-level training, and what it looks like to plan a sustainable running career while growing her family. Leah shares insights on goal setting through different life seasons, increasing visibility for women in ultras, and the power of building a supportive community.We talk about:-Longevity in running-Balancing full-time work and training-Planning a long sustainable running career-Goal setting with family planning-Increasing visibility of ultras-Building your communityTime Stamps1:00 Introduction2:32 comparing ultras to parenthood3:31 moms in the ultra community9:09 the problem solving aspect of ultras12:24 deferals for races20:43 competing while pregnant24:44 navigating postpartum29:45 resources for pregnancy and delivery34:14 mom walks and being outdoors41:06 winter activities with a baby48:30 rapid fire questionsCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH LEAH:IG: https://www.instagram.com/leah_yingling/Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/9911694Tail Network Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-trail-network-podcast/id1738325869The 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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DR. KATE MIHEVC EDWARDS -Redefining Running Sports Medicine
Send us a textIn this episode of the Active Mom Podcast, Carrie Pagliano, PT, DPT, OCS, WCS, sits down with Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards, PT, DPT, OCS—founder of Precision Performance Running Medicine Clinic in Atlanta, creator of the RUNsource app, and co-host of Interdisciplinary Case Miles.Kate brings over 15 years of experience in running medicine and shares her insights on:Why an interdisciplinary team (PTs, physicians, coaches, dietitians, pelvic health specialists) is essential for runnersHow to know when it’s time to see a physical therapistSupporting postpartum athletes returning to runningTreating professional and everyday runners with a research-driven approachThe realities of entrepreneurship, balancing family, and branching into tech and podcastingIf you’re a runner, postpartum mom, or clinician who wants to better understand how to integrate care, find the right provider, and keep up with the latest research in sports medicine, this episode is for you.Time Stamps1:00 Introduction6:15 how to work with other providers10:01 logistics of running a podcast18:05 underfeeding for sports23:05 research-informed versus evidence-based25:58 the RUNsource app34:10 when it’s time to see a PT38:30 unqualified running coaches43:45 deciding to branch out50:30 balancing kids in middle school55:29 rapid fire questionsCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH REBECCA:IG: https://www.instagram.com/katemihevcedwards/Fast Bananas: https://www.instagram.com/fbrunsource/Precision PT: https://www.instagram.com/precisionpt_atl/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interdisciplinary-case-miles/id1837802044The 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!!!!)
Acerca de Active Mom Podcast: Pregnancy, Postpartum, Perimenopause, Menopause & Beyond
Welcome to the Active Mom Podcast—where motherhood meets movement, health, and evidence-based insights! Whether you’re an active mom navigating pregnancy, postpartum recovery, or the challenges of peri/menopause, or a professional supporting women through these stages, this podcast is for you.Join host Dr. Carrie Pagliano, a pelvic floor physical therapist, as she bridges the gap between research and real life. Hear from leading experts, researchers, and active moms as we explore everything from running during pregnancy to managing pelvic organ prolapse, diastasis recti, incontinence, and the rabbit hole of hormone shifts heading into peri & menopause!Moms, gain practical tips to stay strong, active, and confident through every phase. Professionals, sharpen your knowledge with actionable takeaways to better serve your clients.🎙️ Honest conversations, expert advice, practical takeaways, and lots of laughs—it’s the whole wild ride of motherhood!
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