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How to Rebuild Your Athletic Identity After Motherhood — with author HILDEE WEISS

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In this episode, I’m joined by author, runner, and advocate Hildee Weiss. A wife, mother of five, grandmother, and author, Hildee has spent years writing about parenting, pregnancy loss, health, and personal growth. After prioritizing her own physical and mental health in midlife, she discovered a passion for running and strength training that transformed the way she viewed herself, exercise, and aging.

This conversation explores what it means to rediscover yourself after motherhood, challenge deeply ingrained beliefs about diet and body image, and build confidence through movement. Hildee shares her journey from raising five children in eight years to finding herself on a starting line for the first time, proving that it is never too late to pursue new goals and redefine what success looks like.

We Talk About:

-recovering from multiple pregnancies

-Gen X weight loss culture

-the value of strength training

-emotional recovery

-seeking external validation

-gaining experience with racing

Time Stamps

1:00 introduction

7:10 having 5 children in 8 years

10:05 Gen X weight loss culture

15:29 changing mindset around diet and exercise

19:11 chasing number goals

23:16 difference in generations and how they view exercise

26:15 remembering the first starting line

35:58 redefining success and failure

41:35 coming back from injury and hysterectomy

49:01 it’s never too late to start

51:41 rapid fire questions

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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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Running Injuries in Perimenopause Recovery, Hormones & Real Mom Life with WHITNEY HEINS

Running Injuries in Perimenopause: Recovery, Hormones & Real Mom Life — with WHITNEY HEINS

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In this episode, I’m joined by Whitney Heins, founder of The Mother Runners, a community built for moms who run. Whitney is a lifelong runner who spent years navigating injuries while chasing an Olympic Qualifying marathon time before eventually becoming a certified running coach and podcast host herself. In this conversation, we talk about the realities of running through perimenopause, balancing motherhood with training, and learning how to adapt goals and expectations over time.

We dive into the intersection of masters running, hormones, and pelvic health, along with the mental side of injury recovery and the pressure many runners feel to bounce back quickly. Whitney also shares how parenting active kids has shaped her perspective and why being open to trying something different can completely change your trajectory as an athlete.

We Talk About:

-masters running

-menopause and pelvic health

-raising active kids

-rushing to recover from injury

-resetting goals and expectations

Time Stamps

1:00 introduction

6:39 speaking “teenage boy”

10:04 training your daughter

14:30 navigating years of injury

17:55 deciding to find a new coach

23:55 talking more about perimenopause and menopause

29:45 hormone therapy in perimenopause and menopause

33:23 having guests on podcasts

39:43 being open to trying something different

43:50 rapid fire questions

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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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Bone Health for Active Women: Hormones, Strength & Injury Risk Explained — with DR. JOCELYN WITTSTEIN

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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and associate professor of orthopedic surgery at Duke University School of Medicine. She is also co-author of The Complete Bone and Joint Health Plan: Help Prevent and Treat Osteoporosis and Arthritis. Together, we dive into the intersection of women’s health and orthopedics, exploring how hormonal changes in perimenopause and menopause impact bone, joint, and overall musculoskeletal health.

We discuss why osteoporosis risk often goes overlooked until later in life, the role of hormone therapy, and how exercise, sleep, and nutrition all contribute to long-term bone health. Dr. Wittstein also shares insight into frozen shoulder, low energy availability, recovery after hip surgery, and why a more proactive approach to women’s health matters.

We Talk About:

-bone health in perimenopause and menopause

-rehab after a hip surgery

-intersection of women’s health and orthopedics

-risk factors for osteoporosis 

-the impact of low energy availability 

-frozen shoulder and hormone therapy

-sleep habits and bone health

Time Stamps

1:00 introduction

6:12 starting the perimenopause journey

12:12 why do we wait until 65 for DEXA scan?

18:23 the importance of HRT
23:20 how exercise intervention helps

27:33 inflammation and joint pain

37:04 putting together all of the symptoms

41:45 changing reception of HRT

43:40 advice to former self

53:20 practical advice with nuance

57:32 worst health traits

62:41 rapid fire questions

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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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Solo episode 100,000 Downloads and 200+ Episodes

Solo episode: 100,000 Downloads and 200+ Episodes

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In this solo episode, I reflect on a major milestone for the podcast—200+ episodes and over 100,000 downloads. What started as a way to share conversations around pregnancy and postpartum has evolved into something much bigger, covering all stages of motherhood and bringing research, clinical insight, and real-life experience together in a way that’s actually useful.

I share how the podcast has grown over the past four years, the shifts in my own thinking and clinical practice, and what I’ve learned from the incredible guests who have come on the show. From making research more approachable to expanding the conversation beyond postpartum, this episode is a look back at where we started, where we are now, and where things are headed.

We Talk About:

-Transitioning from postpartum to all stages of motherhood

-Bringing researchers onto the podcast

-Challenging my own thinking over time

-Making research more accessible and practical

-Pelvic floor PT around the world

-Finding trusted, evidence-based resources

Time Stamps

1:00 Introduction

2:57 quick fire questions

7:20 why I started the podcast

11:31 how the show has evolved

15:39 shifts in clinical practice

19:44 new things we’ve learned

22:17 difficult episodes to record

27:14 looking back at the start

30:55 most overused phrases in women’s health

36:27 changing your mind over time

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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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Navigating Menopause with Confidence What Every Woman Should Know with Ingrid Harm-Ernandez

Navigating Menopause with Confidence: What Every Woman Should Know — with Ingrid Harm-Ernandez

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In this episode, I sit down with Ingrid Harm-Ernandez, a physical therapist with over 40 years of experience specializing in women’s health. Known as “The Pelvic Detective” on YouTube and author of The Musculoskeletal Mystery: How to Solve Your Pelvic Floor Symptoms, Ingrid has spent decades advocating for better care and earlier access to pelvic health services for women. This conversation dives into how menopause care is evolving, why individualized treatment matters more than ever, and how we can better support women across the entire lifespan.

We Talk About:

-Continuing to advocate for better women’s health care

-The role of social media in education and awareness

-Why individualized care matters

-The importance of exercise in perimenopause and menopause

-Emerging research in women’s health

-Learning from previous generations

-The continuum of life and long-term health

-Coordinating the pelvic floor

Time Stamps

1:00 Introduction

7:28 the rise in awareness around menopause and perimenopause

12:25 the role of PTs in menopause care

16:30 exercise in perimenopause 

21:20 how advice has changed

28:40 bridging the gap between postpartum and perimenopause

32:10 including strength training and plyometrics

39:25 opportunities for increasing awareness

46:25 rapid fire questions

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CONNECT WITH INGRID

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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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Strength Training & Protein in Perimenopause What the Research Really Shows Dr. Alyssa Olenick

Strength Training & Protein in Perimenopause: What the Research Really Shows with Dr. Alyssa Olenick 

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Alyssa Olenick, PhD, founder of Doc Lyss Fitness and creator of The Lyss Method, to break down what the research actually shows about strength training and protein in perimenopause. As a strength athlete, ultramarathon runner, and certified sports nutritionist, Alyssa bridges the gap between science and real-world training, helping women build strength, confidence, and resilience. We cut through fear-based messaging and misinformation to get to the truth about what really matters for fitness. This conversation is packed with practical, evidence-informed guidance for women who want to train smarter, feel stronger, and move with confidence through midlife and beyond.

We Talk About:

-The knowledge gap around strength training for women

-Is Pilates enough, and how to know where to start

-Training to failure and whether you are training hard enough

-Why quality matters more than quantity

-Starting with what feels accessible and building from there

-Building confidence in the gym

-Fueling to support training and recovery

-Protein needs, fiber, and common nutrition misconceptions

-Is it menopause, aging, or both?

Time Stamps

1:00 Introduction

2:37 approaching the perimenopause space

5:28 questions women are asking

10:20 hesitancy with women and strength training

14:49 is something better than nothing?

19:54 training to failure

23:54 intensity brings interest

27:20 a place for group fitness

31:49 setting expectations & building confidence

42:26 the protein obsession

54:25 don’t forget fiber!

58:27 the ones question we need to ask

70:00 rapid fire questions

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CONNECT WITH ALYSSA

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW4CCAMyceAtaGVKhpUqcfQ

Podcast: https://doclyssfitness.com/podcast/

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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#2 Episode of 2025 LAUREN COLENO-SEMPLE -Busting the Biggest Myths in Female Fitness and Nutrition

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Coming in at #2 on our list of top podcasts for 2025 is my conversation with Lauren Colesco-Semple.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple—a muscle physiology researcher, strength coach, and expert in female exercise and nutrition science. With a focus on how ovarian hormones impact training adaptations, Lauren brings both clinical expertise and real-world experience to a conversation that cuts through the myths.

We dig into some of the most common myths surrounding fitness, fasting, and fat loss, especially for women in perimenopause and beyond. From cycle syncing and protein timing to the truth about weighted vests, this episode is packed with no-BS insight for anyone tired of overly complicated wellness advice.

We Talk About:

-Female-specific exercise and nutrition needs

-Cycle syncing workouts

-The truth about fasting, fat loss, and protein intake

-The myth of “doing it all right” in perimenopause

-Bone density, strength training, and aging well

-Why simple is often better and more sustainable

Time Stamps

1:00 Introduction

3:44 perimenopause lightning round

7:45 understanding the research

10:20 nutrition myths

15:56 communicating the science to the public

18:50 recommendations for women versus men

24:30 opening up the menopause conversation

28:21 fat loss in menopause

33:57 the future of health advice on social media

41:20 most common myths 

43:55 bone health and density

50:00 doing activity you enjoy

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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 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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Hiking, Hormones, and the Bladder Lessons from Hiking the Grand Canyon

SOLO EPISODE -Hiking, Hormones, and the Bladder: Lessons from the Grand Canyon

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In this episode, I share my experience hiking the South Rim of the Grand Canyon with eight other women — 21 miles over 13 hours. What started as a physical challenge turned into a rich conversation about pelvic health, perimenopause, and the evolving role of physical therapy in women’s health.

From bladder habits on the trail to hormone health and the importance of being proactive, this episode explores the questions, laughter, and insights that came up along the way.

We Talk About:

-The evolution of physical therapy

-Why it’s all about the bladder

-Preventative peeing and hovering

-What you should know about HRT

-Navigating perimenopause with confidence

Time Stamps

1:00 Introduction

3:57 getting informed early

5:20 taking a nature break on trail

14:28 urine frequency and output

19:39 unexpected leakage

22:52 what we don’t know about perimenopause

28:40 weighted vests, walking, and yoga

33:46 supplements

38:00 exercise in pregnancy and postpartum

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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 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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Pelvic Floor & Impact Training with Helene Moser

HELENE MOSER -Pelvic Floor & Impact Training

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In this episode, I’m joined by Helene Moser, PhD, a researcher and physiotherapist specializing in pelvic floor muscle activity and displacement during impact. She brings a unique perspective as a senior teacher in the Franklin-Method®, a shiatsu practitioner, and someone who integrates jumping and impact work into pelvic floor rehabilitation.

We dive into how the pelvic floor responds during jumping, running, and impact training, the role of imagery and cueing, and why both relaxation and contraction are essential. Dr. Moser also shares insights on slow-twitch vs. fast-twitch fibers, power training for the pelvic floor, and what future research could mean for clinicians and active women.

We Talk About:

-The pelvic floor during impact, jumping, and running

-Using imagery for effective cueing

-Relaxation and contraction strategies

-Power training and the pelvic floor

-Slow vs. fast-twitch muscle fibers

Time Stamps

1:00 Introduction

2:48 studying impact and the pelvic floor

7:29 displacement of the pelvic floor

13:43 the Franklin-Method®

21:23 incontinence and the pelvic floor

29:23 improving pelvic floor relaxation

32:58 introducing impact exercises

39:18 learning to relax the pelvic floor

44:18 reacting to 2019 UK guidelines

48:58 research for the future

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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 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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SOLO EPISODE -Cutting Through the Noise Finding Reliable Info in Women’s Health

SOLO EPISODE -Cutting Through the Noise: Finding Reliable Info in Women’s Health

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In this episode, we dive into the world of information overload—especially when it comes to women’s health. With so much advice coming from social media, friends, and even well-meaning strangers, how do you know what’s reliable and what actually applies to you?

We explore how to cut through the noise, become better critical thinkers, and recognize when it’s time to change direction if something isn’t working. From handling unsolicited advice to understanding new information about diastasis recti, we talk about what it takes to stay grounded in a sea of health “tips.”

Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, trying to add more ab work to your routine, or simply curious about how to vet your sources, this conversation will help you feel more confident in your decisions and less overwhelmed by conflicting voices.

We Talk About:

-Where we get our information

-The good and bad of learning on social media

-Understanding perimenopause and menopause

-Knowing when to change course

-Adding in ab work safely

-Handling unwanted advice

-Vetting your sources for credibility

Time Stamps

1:00 Introduction

2:22 cutting through the noise

5:43 simple is best

9:18 sharing generalized education

11:45 troubleshooting clinical issues

18:00 a place for online programs

21:50 dealing with misinformation

25:50 new information about diastasis recti

31:10 becoming better critical thinkers

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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 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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