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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 getting any sleep. Lexi was determined to not be “another sleep deprived mom”. Without much hesitation she became a certified sleep consultant, specializing in infant and toddler sleep while on maternity leave. Lexi immediately fell in love with helping families enjoy life again well-rested. Having first-hand experience, Lexi sleep trained her own daughter in a matter of 3 nights. She is set out to make one less thing a struggle during motherhood!

We talk about:

-the steps of a sleep plan

-warning signs for sleep issues

-typical sleep patterns

-listening to your intuition

-velcro babies

-figuring out naps

-“sleeping through the night”

-food intolerances

-navigating naps

Time Stamps

1:00 Introduction

9:02 when it’s time to sleep train

12:27 when patterns emerge

16:30 finding the right sleep coach

23:30 starting with naps or nap time 

30:15 why your baby isn’t sleeping

34:04 getting through feedings

37:59 changing nap patterns

44:02 rapid fire questions

CONNECT WITH CARRIE

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

Website: www.all-nighters.biz

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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 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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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.

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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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 shifting from an extreme athlete to motherhood and how those paths cross.

We talk about: 

-being a world champion paddler 

-entering menopause 

-identity shift from athlete to motherhood 

-staying flexible 

-supporting each other as women 

-athletics after motherhood 

-having a home gym 

-activity as a family 

Time Stamps 

1:00 Introduction 

8:10 extremes sports to motherhood 

12:34 lack of postpartum support 

15:35 looking for support in menopause 

16:00 competition in birth and postpartum 

26:46 finding herself postpartum 

31:00 changes in how we view women postpartum 

35:30 advocating for lifting heavy 

41:20 children and sports 

53:02 inspiration for Built to Move 

63:03 the importance of mobility 

70:53 rapid fire questions 

CONNECT WITH CARRIE 

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

Website: https://carriepagliano.com 

CONNECT WITH JULIET 

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

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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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

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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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 decision for yourself. Of course, talking to a medical professional is a good idea, but if you don’t have access to someone who “gets it”, this is a good place to start! 

I talk about:

-starting with general advice

-returning to running

-energy deficiency in postpartum

-starting with walking

-adapting the readiness screen

-coping in the first year

Time Stamps

1:00 Introduction

3:00 returning to run advice

4:34 soft tissue healing time

6:08 adapting to different phases

12:45 the roll of your transverse abdominals

20:40 after maternity leave

24:20 listener questions

Early postpartum exercises: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLglUBCEO90bnW5NMe7Vs2zh0qGCITotZ9

CONNECT WITH CARRIE

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

Website: https://carriepagliano.com

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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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 postpartum. 

We talk about: 

-forming the Dream Team 

-getting stronger with age 

-the importance of rehab 

-life as a professional runner 

-listening to your body 

-having a baby at 39 

-always keep learning 

-breastfeeding struggles 

-communicating with your provider 

-running the US Olympic Marathon Trials 

Time Stamps 

1:00 Introduction 

5:51 how they met 

9:57 beginning to work together 

14:58 preparing for pregnancy 

19:18 retire or olympic trials? 

30:04 concerns during 3rd pregnancy 

38:50 .handling early postpartum 

45:40 fueling your body for its needs 

51:00 gauging postpartum progress 

57:10 bridging the gap between progress and perfection 

1:06:13 what’s next 

1:7:45 rapid fire questions 

CONNECT WITH CARRIE 

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

Website: https://carriepagliano.com 

CONNECT WITH STEPH 

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

CONNECT WITH SARA 

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

Website: https://pelvicpotential.com/ 

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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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 balance, staying aligned with her values, and having fun brings endless fulfillment and she wants more women to join her. Andrea has coached thousands of women to embody the highest version of themselves, whether their goal is to build confidence, be a better person or parent, lose weight, find more joy, or run a marathon. After a decade of working with clients, Andrea created the Ivy Unleashed Podcast to help women listen to their truth and chase after their dreams. Along with her co host Brooke, they bring the real, raw truth of how difficult it can be to care for ourselves and inspire women with health tips, expert opinions, and inspirational stories to never stop prioritizing their physical and mental health.

We talk about:

-Prioritizing Self-Care as a Mom

-Maintaining Your Identity Through Motherhood

-Pushing Yourself Past Perceived Limits

-Holding High Standards for Your Life

-Setting Healthy Boundaries in Relationships

-Acknowledging your capacity

-Making Health & Wellness Accessible

Time Stamps

1:00 Introduction

4:40 finding community

10:52 relying on exercise for mental health

13:48 running with young kids

17:30 changes after the last child

22:35 transitions of motherhood

34:49 rapid fire questions

CONNECT WITH CARRIE

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

Website: https://carriepagliano.com

CONNECT WITH ANDREA

Links to Gold Ivy Health Co.: https://konect.to/goldivyhealthco

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

Ivy Unleashed Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ivy-unleashed/id1540810300

MOVE with Gold Ivy: https://goldivyhealthco.com/move/

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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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 certified in perinatal mental health. Specifically, advanced studies in perinatal psychopharmacology (medication for pregnant people). She feels this area is understudied and pregnant women deserve an educated professional to provide correct diagnosis and treatment. She started a free therapy group and heavily advocates for expansion and integration of PMADs care.  

We dive deep into the importance of having professionals that can diagnose and treat perinatal mental health, as well as her own mom journey. 

We talk about: 

-advocating for maternal mental health 

-psychologist versus psychiatrist 

-breastfeeding and medications 

-when to seek help 

-intrusive thoughts in postpartum 

-finding running in postpartum 

-sports in pregnancy 

-early education 

Time Stamps 

1:00 Introduction 

3:06 where to go and who to see? 

10:04 meds in postpartum 

14:06 intrusive thoughts 

 20:01 normalizing feelings 

25:35 being a runner 

31:53 more moms talking about postpartum 

35:24 exercise to navigate mental health 

42:30 the fear of losing control 

49:38 rapid fire questions 

CONNECT WITH CARRIE 

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

Website: https://carriepagliano.com 

CONNECT WITH DR. WAGGEL:

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

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

TikTok-  www.tiktok.com/@improvelifepllc 

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/ImproveLifePLLC/ 

Youtube- https://youtube.com/@improvelifepllc 

Website: www.improvelifepllc.com 

We have a free biweekly anonymous virtual group therapy for pregnant persons + new parents. RSVP for free tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-group-therapy-for-pregnant-persons-and-new-parents-tickets-699860972007 

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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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 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:

-tummy tucks and diastasis repair

-sharing her journey

-knowing when to have surgery

-different types of surgery

-expectations after surgery

-pros and cons of surgery

-setting PRs after tummy tuck

Time Stamps

1:00 Introduction

2:58 working out through significant diastasis

7:30 trying to find answers for DR

14:14 sharing her story and helping others

16:19 deciding to have surgery

23:50 collaborating with doctors  

30:27 immediately after surgery

40:00 hitting PRs in your 40’s

42:28 Tummy Tuck Rehab

50:00 Questions to ask yourself

55:21 rapid fire questions

CONNECT WITH CARRIE

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Website: https://carriepagliano.com

CONNECT WITH LISA

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

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

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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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 understands the profound need for a women-focused, compassionate physical therapy practice that could support the female leaders who make our communities prosper. 

She is excited to share her passion, knowledge, and advocacy with a global audience and is determined to bring the topic of women’s health to life. 

We talk about: 

-the mashup between ortho and pelvic health 

-tennis and pelvic health 

-tennis after pregnancy 

-elite athletes returning to sport after pregnancy 

-breast mechanics & mobility 

-issues caused by high tone 

-changing the conversation 

Time Stamps 

1:00 Introduction 

4:30 the roll of pelvic floor in ortho cases 

8:45 working with the Women’s Tennis Association 

11:30 transitioning into motherhood 

19:35 returning to tennis postpartum 

28:28 changing mechanics and pelvic floor symptoms 

32:35 reteaching coordination 

34:50 young athletes in tennis 

36:20 high tone issues 

40:58 Resume’s pregnancy/postpartum experience 

45:00 the evolution of pelvic health 

50:23 rapid fire questions 

CONNECT WITH CARRIE 

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

Website: https://carriepagliano.com 

CONNECT WITH RESHMA 

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

Website: https://restoremotion.com/ 

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!!!!)