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Running Through Postpartum & Motherhood A Coach’s Real-Life Experience with Laura Norris

Running Through Postpartum & Motherhood: A Coach’s Real-Life Experience — with Laura Norris

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In this episode, I sit down with Laura Norris, a certified running coach, science writer, and podcaster who has coached over 500 runners from beginners to podium finishers. Known for her science-based approach to training, Laura has spent more than a decade writing about running through her website Laura Norris Running and her Substack. She also co-hosts the Tread Lightly Podcast and has been featured in publications including Runner’s World, NPR Life Kit, Outside, GQ, Self, and Shape. In this conversation, Laura shares her personal experience navigating pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and the transition into motherhood while continuing to run and coach.

We Talk About:

-running through pregnancy & postpartum

-listening to your body

-transitioning into motherhood

-looking out for postpartum depression

-getting you kids outdoors

-how her coaching has evolved

Time Stamps

1:00 Introduction

2:18 distilling studies in a concise way

5:09 navigating running and motherhood

12:33 having a breech baby

16:17 recovering from a c-section

22:28 handling different stages of childhood

29:15 finding yourself in motherhood

34:20 being a running coach

38:43 collaborations on the podcast

43:50 exposure and normalization

48:03 rapid fir questions

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CONNECT WITH LAURA

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauranorrisrunning/

Website: https://lauranorrisrunning.substack.com/

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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The Truth About Diastasis Recti & Tummy Tucks with Lisa Marie Ryan

The Truth About Diastasis Recti & Tummy Tucks with Lisa Marie Ryan

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Today I speak with Lisa Marie Ryan, a former high school English teacher who completely changed her career after the birth of her children. Before having children, she was a competitive CrossFit athlete who then struggled postpartum with diastasis recti. Because of her experience, she became a coach to help women avoid experiences like hers. We hear about her coming to terms with getting a tummy tuck to fix her diastasis recti and how she was completely open about her experience leading up to it. With the perspective she gained with her experience, Lisa is able to empathize with so many women.

Lisa is so open about her experience getting surgery and how she’s dealt with it as an athlete. You don’t want to miss this episode!

We  talk about:

-dealing with diastasis recti

-deciding to become a coach

-the decision to get a tummy tuck

-how surgery affected her as an athlete

-using her personal experience in her coaching

-fielding questions about surgery 

-founding Tummy Tuck Rehab

-the mental aspect of tummy tuck recovery

Time Stamps

1:00 introduction

8:00 getting past the fear of returning to exercise

9:30 coming to terms with a tummy tuck

11:43 navigating DRA/surgery as an athlete 

17:12 how her experience informs her as a coach

22:40 diving into the DMs

28:10 Tummy Tuck Rehab 

36:10 activity before and after surgery

CONNECT WITH CARRIE

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

Website: https://carriepagliano.com

CONNECT WITH LISA MARIE

IG: https://www.instagram.com/lisa.marie.ryan/
https://www.instagram.com/tummytuckrehab/

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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Integrating Strength Training for Runners with Dr. Ellie Somers, PT

Integrating Strength Training for Runners with Dr. Ellie Somers, PT

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Today I speak with Dr. Ellie Somers,  a physical therapist from Sisu, Washington, who aims to empower women by helping them get active again. By giving women autonomy in their return to run journey, Ellie takes into account all of the nuances that is present in each person’s situation. She helps women set attainable goals while also giving them authority to shape their own experience. Ellie uses her experience as a coach to really connect with and lead her physical therapy clients on their journeys. 

We talk about how to find the help you need to reach your goals postpartum. Knowing what you want by setting your goals is the first and most important step. Ellie truly believes in empowerment. You don’t want to miss this interview!

We  talk about:

-strength training and why it’s important for runners

-autonomy for women in their path back to running

-integrating coaching and physical therapy

-knowing what you want to find the help you need

-advocating for yourself

-periodizing training based on menstrual cycle

Time Stamps

1:00 introduction

1:25 biggest mistakes for coaches/PTs make with women returning to run.

5:03 bringing coaching into physical therapy

7:35 finding help when returning to run

9:30 speaking up as a patient

13:00 webinar series

CONNECT WITH CARRIE

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

Website: https://carriepagliano.com

CONNECT WITH ELLIE

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

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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Postpartum Group Fitness with SLAM MOMS

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Today I am speaking with Kelli Berger and Lindsay Platky of SLAM MOMS (Sweat Like A Mother), a group dedicated to bringing women together, not as mom, but as athletes. They have affiliates located all over the U.S., as well as international affiliates. They also offer virtual training so no one is left out! SLAM MOMS puts communication at the forefront to leverage group fitness as a cost-effective and motivational way to help moms as athletes.

They have so much to share from their perspective of moms, military moms, and trainers. You don’t want to miss this interview!

We  talk about:

-the genesis of SLAM DC Area

-using empathy to connect with moms

-working with what insurance covers

-being a military mom  

-benefits of group fitness

-establishing open communication

-improving your warm up

-troubleshooting when the unexpected happens

Time Stamps

1:00 Introduction

3:26 Expectations versus reality of training postpartum women

7:30 dealing with what insurance covers

11:05 most difficult challenge about the group setting

14:00 adapting to the needs of all athletes 

16:40 experience with the R2RPRO course

18:55 focusing on the warm up

20:00 using screenings as a guidelines and not rules

25:18 biggest dive for trainers working with postpartum moms

CONNECT WITH CARRIE

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

Website: https://carriepagliano.com

CONNECT WITH SLAM MOMS

IG DC Area: https://www.instagram.com/s.l.a.m.dc/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/s.l.a.m.nation/

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!!!!)

Watch Episode on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/i0Dt09xdRpA

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Postpartum Returning to Run with Community with Whitney Heins @themotherrunners

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Today I am speaking with Whitney Heins of The Mother Runners, a community for moms to connect with each other and gain valuable information about returning to run postpartum. They offer coaching and support for moms everywhere! Whitney started Mother Runners when she noticed the ack of information available about being a mom and being a runner. She wanted a space where she could share information from experts are well as real moms and their experiences and tips! 

Whitney is an experienced runner with big goals! She’s a game changer in this space and you don’t want to miss this interview!

We  talk about:

-Navigating breastfeeding and running

-Being a high-level runner

-Biggest questions and challenges

-Appreciating what it takes to get out the door solo

-Dealing with injuries

-Running with postpartum symptoms

-Working with the right Pro 

Time Stamps

1:00 Starting Mother Runners

3:00 being a high-level runner

5:26 most common questions

11:02 changes in injury recovery 

16:00 choosing a Pro who knows runners

18:30 advice for new moms

CONNECT WITH CARRIE

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

Website: https://carriepagliano.com

CONNECT WITH WHITNEY

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

Website: http://motherrunner.com

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!!!!)

Watch Episode on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/VwBbhwuvRLY

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Getting Support for Return to Run with Coach Danielle Hirt

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Today I am speaking with Danielle Hirt, also known as Coach D. She breaks down what type of support is available for new runners and moms who are looking to return to running. She helps new runners, triathletes, marathoners and everyone in between learn how to improve their running and strengthen their bodies. She addresses common questions runners have and explains where to find answers. Coach D talks about her own experience as a runner. Her progression is so relatable!

Every runner needs a running coach in their back pocket and Coach D is the one you want! You don’t want to miss this interview!

We  talk about:

-What support is available for moms

-Strength training to reduce injuries

-How to find the right support.

-Patience is a virtue!

-Avoiding comparison

Time Stamps

1:00 Introduction

4:00 strength training for runners

5:01 common questions

8:00 advice for women who are looking for help

CONNECT WITH CARRIE

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

Website: https://carriepagliano.com

CONNECT WITH COACH D

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

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!!!!)

Watch Episode on YouTube:

Listen on Buzzsprout: