Best Marina Rodrigues Podcasts (2025)

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DR. MARINA PETTER RODRIGUES- Stress Incontinence in Female Athletes Research 1:07:52

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Send us a text 🎙️ The Active Mom Podcast welcomes Marina Petter Rodrigues, a pelvic health physical therapist and researcher at the University of Ottawa. Currently working at the Motor Function Measurement Lab with Dr. Linda McLean, Marina leads groundbreaking research on urinary incontinence in runners. Topics We Cover: 🏃 Pelvic floor strength and…

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JESSICA DORRINGTON- Elite Pregnancy & Postpartum Running Rehab 1:14:40

2h ago1:14:40

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Send us a text Jessica has been a physical therapist in Portland, OR, since 2002, helping elite athletes—including pros and Olympians—get back to peak performance. With a holistic approach combining pelvic health, core strength, gait mechanics, and orthopedic care, Jessica’s mission is to empower patients to return to what they love most. When she’…

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DR. CHRISTINA PREVETT- Lifting in Pregnancy Research Update 1:19:31

11d ago1:19:31

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Send us a text New on The Active Mom Podcast 🎙️We open Season 4 of the podcast catching up with @dr.christina_prevett—pelvic health physiotherapist, competitive weightlifter, CrossFit athlete, mom of two, & total powerhouse for strength training across the lifespan. (rumor has it she bought a Garmin watch & is now a runner too !?!)💪✨ Dr. Prevett is…

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#1 in 2024 DR. ASHLEY WINTER- Hormones in Postpartum 1:01:51

18d ago1:01:51

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Send us a text Coming in at #1 on our list of top podcasts for 2024 is my conversation with Dr. Ashley Winter. Today, I speak with Dr. Ashley Winter, Board certified urologist who specializes in sexual medicine and postpartum hormones. After realizing that many of the common concerns that patients were brining to her clinic were not being addressed…

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#2 of 2024 MUNIRA HUDANI- Diastasis Recti & Tummy Tuck Rehab 56:35

25d ago56:35

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Send us a text Coming in at #2 on our list of top podcasts for 2024 is my conversation with Munira Hudani. Today I speak with Munira Hudani, a Pre- and Post-Natal physiotherapist in Canada, and an emerging leader for the management of Diastasis Rectus Abdominis. After years of frustration in landing inconsistent results with her clients, and the di…

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#3 of 2024 MARGO KWIATKOWSKI: Postpartum Prolapse 51:06

1M ago51:06

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Send us a text 🎙️ Coming in at #3 on our list of top podcasts for 2024! If you’re navigating pelvic organ prolapse after baby, this episode is a must-listen. 💡 I sit down with Margo Kwiatkowski, aka @postpartum_prolapse, an orthopedic & pelvic health PT, to dive into the physical AND mental challenges of POP. Diagnosed after her first baby in 2021,…

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#4 of 2024 SOLO EPISODE- How soon can I get back to workouts after delivery? 30:17

1M ago30:17

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Send us a text Coming in at #4 on our list of top podcasts for 2024 is my solo episode discussing how soon you can get back to workouts after delivery. 🎙️ When Can I Work Out After Baby? 🤔 Postpartum fitness is one of the hottest questions I get—DMs, emails, sidelines at kid activities, you name it. And guess what? There’s no magic “ready date” 🤯 (…

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#5 of 2024 SOLO EPISODE: should you wait 12 weeks to run after baby? 55:15

2M ago55:15

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Send us a text 🎙️ Coming in hot at #5 on our list of top podcasts for 2024: My solo episode tackling one of the most DEBATED postpartum fitness questions: Do you REALLY have to wait 12 weeks to start running after baby? 🏃‍♀️ After 25 years of experience as a pelvic floor PT working with postpartum moms (& as someone who’s been there postpartum), I'…

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Season 3 Finale: Dr. Kimberley Johnson- Prolapse & Postpartum Mental Health 1:22:46

2M ago1:22:46

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Send us a text 🚨 She’s back! We’re thrilled to welcome the incredible *Dr. Kimberley Johnson, PhD*, aka @wildmatrescence, back to the show for our Season 3 Finale! 🎉✨ Kimberley is a psychologist specializing in perinatal and reproductive health concerns, including: 🌟 Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders 🌟 Perinatal trauma & loss 🌟 Pelvic floor condit…

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DR. CAREY ROTHSCHILD- Running in Menopause Research 1:00:08

2M ago1:00:08

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Send us a text 💥 *New Episode Alert!* 💥 Today I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Carey Rothschild, Clinical Associate Professor at @ucf.edu & lead author of the groundbreaking Clinical Commentary: "Maximizing Running Participation and Performance Through Menopause" (published in @jwphptofficial, April/June 2023). 🙌 With 25+ years in orthopedics & spo…

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AMY LEEDHAM- Running after a Complicated Postpartum 1:07:51

2M ago1:07:51

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Send us a text What if your postpartum wasn't the picture of straight-forward perfection? Today, we welcome back Amy Leedham, aka @amy_the_punisher former pro trail runner, a sustainability consultant, who recently welcomed her 2nd child! Amy joined us in Season 1 to talk about “The Postpartum Experience No One Wants to Read About but Should,” a pi…

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PAULINA IOANNIDAOU- Perimenopause, Resistance Training & Protein Research 54:43

2M ago54:43

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Send us a text Today, we're thrilled to welcome back @paulina.balboa to the show! A former MMA athlete, PhD student based in Cologne, Germany, owner of @pi.physio, & mom of 2, Paulina just welcomed her second child a few weeks ago! (Don't miss Paulina's first appearance on the podcast, Season 2, August 18, 2023.) Paulina brings a wealth of knowledg…

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DR. JOCELYN WALLACE- Return to workouts after Hysterectomy 1:17:12

3M ago1:17:12

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Send us a text In today’s episode, I sit down with @drjocelynwallace, a physical therapist, Level 2 @CrossFit Trainer, & toddler mom, to discuss her personal & professional journey through fibroids, high-risk pregnancy, & hysterectomy. Having undergone 2 open myomectomies, a C-section, & ultimately a total hysterectomy, Dr. Wallace shares invaluabl…

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DR. TRICIA DENARDIS- Push ups, Pull ups & Ultra Running as a mom of 3 52:20

3M ago52:20

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Send us a text On today’s episode, I chat with Dr. Tricia DeNardis, aka @burpeesandburpcloths She's a physical therapist, pregnancy & postpartum exercise specialist, & mom of 3! 👶👧👦 (& a zero dark 30 exerciser who shares the ups raising kids while trying to stay fit, strong & sane!) Tricia shares her journey to becoming a pelvic floor PT & how moth…

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SARA PERELMUTER- Genitourinary Syndrome of Lactation 52:37

3M ago52:37

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Send us a text In today’s episode, I sit down with Sara Perelmuter, a medical student and future OBGYN, who is already leading innovations in the field of sexual medicine. As president of the Sexual Medicine Research Team and with over seven peer-reviewed publications, Sara’s latest work, "Genitourinary Syndrome of Lactation: A New Perspective on P…

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DR. TODD DAVENPORT- Exploring Chronic Fatigue, Pelvic Health, & Safe Exercise Post-COVID 49:22

4M ago49:22

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Send us a text On today’s episode, I speak with Dr. Todd Davenport, professor and Chair in the Department of Physical Therapy at University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. He is a scientific advisor to the Workwell Foundation and Chair of Long Covid Physio. His research involves why some people don't get better following an illness. We dive…

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DR. RACHEL TINIUS- Researching Exercise in Pregnancy in Underserved Communities 53:16

4M ago53:16

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Send us a text On today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Rachel Tinius, an Associate Professor at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky, to discuss her groundbreaking research on the benefits of exercise during pregnancy. Dr. Tinius has dedicated her career to studying the impact of physical activity on maternal & infant health outco…

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DR. JESSICA DRUMMOND- Navigating Return to Exercise after COVID 58:44

4M ago58:44

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Send us a text On today’s episode, I speak with Dr. Jessica Drummond, founder and CEO of The Integrative Women’s Health Institute. Her unique approach focuses on functional nutrition, lifestyle medicine, movement therapies, nervous system dysregulation, trauma, and mindset – essential elements often overlooked in traditional health education. She i…

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SOLO EPISODE- Running in Pregnancy 55:15

4M ago55:15

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Send us a text In today's solo episode, I dive deep into the topic of running during pregnancy. Drawing from 25+ years of experience as a physical therapist and addressing listener questions, I aim to provide evidence-based information, clarify common misconceptions, and help you make confident decisions about staying active while pregnant. With so…

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DR. RITA DEERING- Postpartum Run Exercise Research 1:14:31

5M ago1:14:31

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Send us a text Today I speak with Dr. Rita Deering, a women's health physical therapist, associate professor of physical therapy, and researcher who investigates postpartum neuromuscular function and perinatal exercise. Her PhD work evaluated postpartum abdominal muscle function and she completed an Advanced Fellowship in Women's Health where she l…

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DR. CIERA KIRKPATRICK- Media Affecting Motherhood 53:22

5M ago53:22

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Send us a text Today I speak with Dr. Ciera Kirkpatrick. She is an assistant professor of advertising and public relations at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications. Ciera studies how messages in the media — like social media, advertising, and news coverage — influence individuals’ health by affecting the…

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MICHELLE LYONS- Female Sport & Menopause 1:16:20

5M ago1:16:20

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Send us a text Today I speak with Michelle Lyons, a physical therapist for 30 years. She is passionate about women’s health, with a particular focus on hormonal health & its influence on pelvic & musculoskeletal health throughout the female lifecycle. She lives in Ireland and teaches nationally, internationally, and online. She consults for various…

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JAY DICHARRY- Running Rewired in Postpartum 48:26

5M ago48:26

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Send us a text Today I speak with Jay Dicharry, MPT, SCS, author of Running Rewired. His career blurs the line between clinical practice, coaching, and engineering to solve problems and optimize performance. Jay literally wrote the book(s) on running gait; he is author of Running Rewired and Anatomy for Runners, writes for digital and print media, …

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MARGIE DAVENPORT- Pregnancy/Postpartum Exercise research update 57:36

6M ago57:36

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Send us a text Today I speak with Margie Davenport, Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation in the University of Alberta. As a former national team athlete, her recent work has examined elite sport participation during pregnancy, and return to sport following delivery. This line of research aims to develop more inclusive guidelines…

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DR. ABBY BALES- Navigating Early Perimenopause in Postpartum 1:20:57

6M ago1:20:57

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Send us a text Today, I speak with Dr. Abby Bales, PT, DPT, CSCS. She is the founder of Reform Physical Therapy in New York City where she specializes women’s health and orthopedics. She is an expert in pregnancy and postpartum pelvic health and sports rehabilitation, as well as strength and conditioning and run programming. Dr. Bales has served as…

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MARY JOHNSON- Postpartum Running after Hip Surgery 58:25

6M ago58:25

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Send us a text Today, I speak with Mary Johnson, owner and founder of Lift.Run.Perform, mom of 2, coach, and athlete. A former D1 rower, she ran her first marathon in 2010. She worked in fashion for 6 years after college and left in 2015 to work in strength & conditioning. She founded LRP in 2017 to follow her true passion of running coaching. Afte…

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JENNIFER BAGWELL- Pregnancy & Postpartum Running Gait 52:20

6M ago52:20

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Send us a text Today, I speak with Jennifer J. Bagwell, PT, PhD, DPT, an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at California State University Long Beach. Her overall research objective is to enhance quality of life through the reduction of joint pathology and the promotion of health and exercise. She seeks to understand the rela…

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VERNA VOLKER-Native Women Running 1:00:56

7M ago1:00:56

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Send us a text Today, I speak with Verna Volker, founder of Native Women Running, a source of visibility, inspiration and community of native women runners on and off the reservation/reserve. She is from the Navajo Nation but lives in Minneapolis, MN. Married with four kids, she began her running journey in 2009, and went from a newbie runner to an…

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SELENE YEAGER- Feisty Menopause 1:09:31

7M ago1:09:31

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Send us a text Today, I speak with Selene Yeager, the host of the Hit Play Not Pause podcast, content manager at Feisty Menopause, and a best-selling professional health and fitness writer, including the co-author of ROAR and Next Level with Dr. Stacy Sims. She lives what she writes as an NASM certified personal trainer, Pn1 certified nutrition coa…

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DR. LINDA MCLEAN- Stress Urinary Incontinence Research 58:37

7M ago58:37

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Send us a text Today, I speak with Dr. Linda McLean, a professor in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences and Chair in Women's Health Research at the University of Ottawa in Canada. Her research program focuses on understanding the pathophysiological mechanisms associated with pelvic floor disorders in women, and on the development of improved inte…

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SOLO- Should you wait 12 weeks to run after baby? 55:15

7M ago55:15

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Send us a text In today’s solo episode, I’m going to address a topic that’s come up on the show with multiple guest, do you have to wait 12 weeks to run after baby? In general, there are more women who are educated about the roll of pelvic floor physical therapy, so more women hear the 12 weeks guideline thrown around. But is that guideline applica…

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RACHEL DRAKE- Ultra Running in Postpartum 1:09:02

7M ago1:09:02

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Send us a text Today I am speaking with ultra runner Rachel Drake. She is the mother of a 1.5 year old, a two time top 10 finisher at UTMB races (7th at CCC in 2019 and 6th at OCC in 2023), Black Canyon 100k champion and was 2nd at the Golden Trail World Championships in 2020. Outside of running, she has her MD PhD from Oregon Health and Science Un…

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SHEFALI CHRISTOPHER- Postpartum Return to Run Readiness Research Update 1:17:36

8M ago1:17:36

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Send us a text Today I am speaking with Dr. Shefali Christopher, PT, DPT, about Return to Sport after Childbirth, integrating motherhood and athletics. Currently, she is at Tufts University working toward strengthening diversity, equity, and inclusion in admissions. Shefali is a mom of two and is a medical provider for the USA Paratriathlon team. W…

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GINA MUNDY- Childbirth Attorney 52:15

8M ago52:15

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Send us a text Today I am speaking with Gina Mundy, an attorney that specializes in childbirth cases. For over two decades, she has analyzed the mistakes that are made during labor and delivery. Drawing on this knowledge, she has authored the book "A Parent's Guide to a Safer Childbirth" to help parents prevent these mistakes and have a healthy bab…

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SOPHIE POWER- Ultrarunning with Prolapse 54:15

8M ago54:15

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Send us a text Today I am speaking with Sophie Power, a mum of 3 most known for breastfeeding my 3 month old baby during the 106 mile UTMB ultramarathon in the Alps, (you may be familiar with the photo). She also represents Great Britain on the 24 hour running team. Sophie also founded SheRACES, a campaign for equality for women in racing, includin…

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ELIZABETH WATERSTRAAT- Multisport Mastery 1:01:27

8M ago1:01:27

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Send us a text Today I am speaking with Elizabeth Waterstraat, the founder of Multisport Mastery, Inc. and a certified multisport coach with over 20 years of competitive and coaching multisport experience. Since the inception of Multisport Mastery in 2007, Elizabeth has worked with hundreds of athletes, beginner to advanced, all ages, from all arou…

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JENNY LACROSS- Pelvic Floor Injury Prevention Research 1:13:43

9M ago1:13:43

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Send us a text Today I am speaking with Dr. Jenny LaCross, a certified athletic trainer and board-certified clinical specialist in women’s health physical therapy with almost a decade of clinical experience working with individuals with pelvic health, low back, and hip conditions. After completing her PhD in 2023 studying hip dysplasia in young act…

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MELANIE SULAVER- Pregnant/Postpartum Nutrition 53:50

9M ago53:50

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Send us a text Today I am speaking with Mel Sulaver, a registered dietitian working to bridge the gap between women’s health and performance nutrition. As speaker, counselor, and coach, she works primarily with women in sport, focusing on disordered eating, amenorrhea, low energy availability and relative energy deficiency in sport. Mel believes th…

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LEXI THOMPSON- The Baby Sleep Coach 50:31

9M ago50:31

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Send us a text Today I am speaking with Lexi Thompson, owner and founder of All-Nighters Pediatric Sleep Consulting. She started her journey as a baby sleep coach when she had her daughter. Becoming a first time mom did not scared Lexi, due to her medical background as a NICU nurse. But what did scare her was the dreaded horror stories about never …

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SHALAYA KIPP- Sports Bra Research 53:11

9M ago53:11

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Send us a text 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 Shal…

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JULIET STARRETT- Built to Move as a Paddler & Mom 1:22:04

10M ago1:22:04

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Send us a text Today I am speaking with Juliet Starrett, founder & CEO of The Ready State, best selling author, podcaster, and three-time whitewater rafting world champion. She is on a mission to help people move more. Her book, Built to Move, gives the ten essential habits to help people move freely and live fully. She shares her experience shifti…

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BRENNAN GRIGNON- Supporting moms at the start line 54:01

10M ago54:01

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Send us a text 1:00 Introduction 4:25 what &Mother does 7:07 addressing maternal health disparity 13:20 grants for mothers 15:10 support for negotiating contracts 18:12 guidance for pregnant pro athletes 26:02 addressing RED-S 29:04 Brennan’s athletic history 35:58 navigating postpartum 39:11 returning to workouts postpartum 48:00 supporting races …

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SOLO Episode- How soon can I get back to workouts after delivery? 30:17

10M ago30:17

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Send us a text In today’s solo episode, I’m going to answer one of the most common questions I get in my DMs and emails: When is it safe to workout after I’ve had my baby? While there is not a one-size-fits-all answer to this questions, there are some basically guidelines and milestones that are a good place to start when you’re making this decisio…

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STEPH BRUCE & SARA TANZA- Running US Olympic Marathon Trials 4 months Postpartum 1:19:58

10M ago1:19:58

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Send us a text Today I am speaking with Dr. Sara Tanza, pelvic floor physical therapist, and Steph Bruce, professional runner for HokaOneOne NAZ Elite, mom, Celiac, Co-conspirator for Picky Bars, coach. Sara and Steph both, have been incredibly open about what it looks like to return to exercise after pregnancy and how they are active moms in their…

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ANDREA HERBERT- Making Health & Wellness Accessible 41:42

10M ago41:42

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Send us a text Today I am speaking with Andrea Herbert, co-founder of Gold Ivy Health Co. She is making it her mission to simplify the research and inspire women everywhere to own their health and life. As a mother of 3, wife, entrepreneur, and marathoner working to complete a marathon in all 50 states, Andrea juggles a lot. The combo of finding ba…

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DR. STEPHANIE WAGGEL- Perinatal Mental Health 57:24

11M ago57:24

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Send us a text Today I am speaking with Dr. Stephanie Waggel, a mother, physician, author, motivational speaker, teacher, cancer survivor, marathon runner, and founder of Improve Medical Culture. She has a degree in psychology, biology and medicine and has over 17 years of experience working in the mental health field. In 2023, Dr. Waggel became ce…

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LISA RYAN- Tummy Tuck Rehab 1:07:09

11M ago1:07:09

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Send us a text Today I am speaking with a returning guest, Lisa 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 a…

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RESHMA RATHOD- Postpartum Return to Tennis 58:05

11M ago58:05

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Send us a text Today I am speaking with Reshma Rathod, co-founded of Restore Motion, a physical therapy practice in Rockville MD, in 2004. She has been Primary Health Care Provider for the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) since 2007, and is also a member of the Hologic WTA Women’s Health Task Force. She has a passion for women’s health and understa…

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BRIANNA BATTLES- 10 years of Pregnancy/Postpartum Change 57:17

11M ago57:17

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Send us a text Today I am speaking with Brianna Battles, the Founder of Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism. She teaches fitness coaches and practitioners how to understand the needs of their pregnant and postpartum clients (and sometimes their own bodies) so they can go out and be the expert in their community. As a strength and conditioning coac…

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DR. ASHLEY WINTER- Hormones in Postpartum 1:01:51

12M ago1:01:51

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Send us a text Today, I speak with Dr. Ashley Winter, Board certified urologist who specializes in sexual medicine and postpartum hormones. After realizing that many of the common concerns that patients were brining to her clinic were not being addressed by the information she was being taught, she decided to do a fellowship in sexual disfunction. …

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