Active Mom Podcast: Pregnancy, Postpartum, Perimenopause, Menopause & Beyond
Welcome to the Active Mom Podcast — where real motherhood stories meet real science.
Hosted by Dr. Carrie Pagliano, double board-certified physical therapist, runner, mom of two, and internationally recognized expert in pregnancy, postpartum, pelvic floor, and perimenopause performance.
Whether you’re a mom navigating running with prolapse or leakage, a clinician supporting active women, or a lifelong athlete trying to stay strong through every hormonal season — this show gives you evidence-based guidance and real life mom stories without the fear, confusion, or shame.
Each week, Dr. Carrie brings candid conversations with researchers, clinicians, elite athletes, and everyday moms to explore what it actually takes to run, lift, jump, and live confidently through pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and beyond.
We talk about:
• Postpartum return to running & lifting
• Pelvic floor symptoms (leakage, prolapse, pain)
• Pregnancy exercise myths & safety
• Strength training at every age
• Perimenopause performance & hormone changes
• Mental health, identity shifts & motherhood
• The realities of being an active mom in a busy life
Real talk. Real science. Real moms.
Because you deserve to feel strong and supported — at every stage of your active life.
Active Mom Podcast: Pregnancy, Postpartum, Perimenopause, Menopause & Beyond
Does Your Sports Bra Fit Impact Performance? What the Research Shows — with Olympian, SHALAYA KIPP, PhD
Today I am speaking with Shalaya Kipp, PhD, whose current work focuses on sports bras during exercise and how they affect respiratory function. As a former competitive steeplechaser, she is an NCAA champion, and 9 time All-American. Shalaya has represented the United States at the World Championships and Olympic Games. Currently Shalaya enjoys stroller runs with her 9-month old daughter and 2.5 year old son.
We talk about:
-running economy
-how we try on bras
-reevaluating your size
-returning to exercise
-running at the Olympics
-postpartum rib flare
-is there perfect running form?
-impact on breathing
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
4:06 deciding her field of study
8:17 the future for more studies
12:30 breathing and the pelvic floor
14:10 changes after pregnancy
18:15 the steeplechase and running professionally
22:00 clinical and research crossover
23:05 sex differences in respiratory research
29:25 research behind the scenes
32:07 feedback from the paper
37:09 what’s next
38:15 Lulu Lemon supporting the study
44:48 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH SHALAYA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/shalayakipp/
Link to main article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38350462/
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.
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