Advertise on podcast: Every Mom Is An Athlete

In this episode, I’m chatting with mom coach Cassie Gudmundson about something so many moms experience but don’t always know how to handle: feeling overstimulated, reactive, and like you’re about to lose your cool. Cassie explains what somatic work actually means, what’s happening in our bodies when we become overwhelmed, and why regulating your nervous system isn’t about being calm all the time or stuffing down your emotions. We talk about the physical signs that can show up before you yell or shut down, why things like whining, crying, and constant touching can feel so triggering, and how to use simple body-based movements to help you regulate in the moment. Cassie also shares why practicing these tools when you’re calm can help build your capacity over time, plus what healthy repair can look like when you do lose your cool with your kids. If you’ve ever thought, “I know what I should do, but I just can’t seem to stop myself in the moment,” this episode is for you. Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Connect with Cassie: Follow her on Instagram @cassiemomcoachFollow her on TikTok @cassiemomcoachCheck out her website Connect with Dr. Karlie: Follow on Instagram @drkarlieCheck out the website Resources & Links: Cassie's 7-Day Somatic ResetCheck out all my plans and resources HEREMy most popular plan: Get Your Body Back - Postpartum Plan - use code ATHLETE for a discountC-SECTION edition: Get Your Body Back - use code ATHLETE for a discount Mentioned in this episode: Stop leaking and start feeling strong again. My 6-Week Pelvic Floor Strength Plan helps you properly contract AND relax your pelvic floor, connect it to your core, and progressively build strength so you can run, jump, lift, sneeze, and play with your kids without worrying about leaking. 🎧 Podcast listeners get 20% off with code PODCAST! Pelvic Floor Plan

In this episode, I’m breaking down some of the questions I get asked all the time about creatine, peptides, and other supplements during pregnancy. There’s so much information out there, and the research around many of these products during pregnancy is limited, so I’m walking through what we do know, what we don’t know, and what I personally considered during my own pregnancies. I talk about creatine, natural food-derived and injectable peptides, and what to look for in a prenatal vitamin. I also share why iron levels are worth paying attention to, especially if you’re experiencing extreme fatigue, and the questions I think you should ask before adding any supplement during pregnancy. Most importantly, I want you to feel informed enough to have a conversation with your doctor or midwife and make the decision that’s right for you. Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Connect with Dr. Karlie: Follow on Instagram @drkarlieCheck out the website Resources & Links: MAKE Wellness PeptidesThe NEW Postpartum Plan WAITLISTCheck out all my plans and resources HEREMy most popular plan: Get Your Body Back - Postpartum Plan - use code ATHLETE for a discountC-SECTION edition: Get Your Body Back - use code ATHLETE for a discount Mentioned in this episode: Stop leaking and start feeling strong again. My 6-Week Pelvic Floor Strength Plan helps you properly contract AND relax your pelvic floor, connect it to your core, and progressively build strength so you can run, jump, lift, sneeze, and play with your kids without worrying about leaking. 🎧 Podcast listeners get 20% off with code PODCAST! Pelvic Floor Plan

In this episode, I’m breaking down how to physically prepare your body for labor and birth. We spend so much time getting ready for the baby, but birth is a huge physical event, and there are things you can do to help your body feel more prepared for the demands of labor, whatever your birth experience ends up looking like. I talk about maintaining strength and endurance, building hip mobility in the final weeks of pregnancy, practicing 360 breathing and pelvic floor relaxation, and trying different labor positions before you’re in the moment. I also cover perineal massage, how to involve your partner or doula in your birth prep, and why preparation can help you feel more confident without guaranteeing a particular outcome. Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Connect with Dr. Karlie: Follow on Instagram @drkarlieCheck out the website Resources & Links: Birth prep on a ball videoBirth Prep Plan The NEW Postpartum Plan WAITLISTCheck out all my plans and resources HEREMy most popular plan: Get Your Body Back - Postpartum Plan - use code ATHLETE for a discountC-SECTION edition: Get Your Body Back - use code ATHLETE for a discount Mentioned in this episode: Stop leaking and start feeling strong again. My 6-Week Pelvic Floor Strength Plan helps you properly contract AND relax your pelvic floor, connect it to your core, and progressively build strength so you can run, jump, lift, sneeze, and play with your kids without worrying about leaking. 🎧 Podcast listeners get 20% off with code PODCAST! Pelvic Floor Plan

In this episode, I’m chatting with Nina Spears of Baby Chick about something I think we don’t talk about nearly enough: preparing for motherhood, not just birth. We spend so much time choosing baby gear, planning the nursery, and creating a birth plan, but what about preparing for the mental, emotional, relational, and practical realities of becoming a mom? Nina and I talk about matrescence, the mental load that starts during pregnancy, why partners need to be involved before the baby arrives, and how to build your support system before you actually need it. We also talk about the loneliness, guilt, exhaustion, and other emotions that can come with postpartum, and why all of those feelings can exist alongside deep love for your baby. Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Connect with Nina: Follow on Instagram @thebabychickCheck out her website Connect with Dr. Karlie: Follow on Instagram @drkarlieCheck out the website Resources & Links: PreggoCore Plan - use code ATHLETE for a discountThe NEW Postpartum Plan WAITLISTCheck out all my plans and resources HEREMy most popular plan: Get Your Body Back - Postpartum Plan - use code ATHLETE for a discountC-SECTION edition: Get Your Body Back - use code ATHLETE for a discount

In this episode, I’m sharing four things I tell every active mom about postpartum recovery, especially when you’re eager to get back to running, lifting, CrossFit, or whatever makes you feel like yourself. Your body has been through a huge change, and knowing what to expect can make the recovery process feel a whole lot less overwhelming. I talk about why you might feel weaker than ever in those first few weeks, why you can’t compare your recovery to anyone else’s (or even your own previous pregnancy), and why your mind may feel ready to exercise before your body actually is. I also break down why postpartum recovery isn’t perfectly linear and how sleep, hormones, daily activity, and the demands of motherhood can all affect how you feel from day to day. Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Connect with Dr. Karlie: Follow on Instagram @drkarlieCheck out the website Resources & Links: The NEW Postpartum Plan WAITLISTCheck out all my plans and resources HEREMy most popular plan: Get Your Body Back - Postpartum Plan - use code ATHLETE for a discountC-SECTION edition: Get Your Body Back - use code ATHLETE for a discount Mentioned in this episode: Stop leaking and start feeling strong again. My 6-Week Pelvic Floor Strength Plan helps you properly contract AND relax your pelvic floor, connect it to your core, and progressively build strength so you can run, jump, lift, sneeze, and play with your kids without worrying about leaking. 🎧 Podcast listeners get 20% off with code PODCAST! Pelvic Floor Plan

In this episode, I’m breaking down the “mom pooch” and why doing more ab exercises might not be the answer. If you’ve been doing planks, crunches, Pilates, or endless deep core exercises and still don’t feel like your stomach has come back after having babies, there may be more going on than just needing stronger abs. I talk about the different things that can contribute to a postpartum belly, why healing your core is about function, not just closing a gap, and why breathing, pelvic floor function, progressive strength, and full-body movements all matter. Plus, I share what happened when I gave myself an umbilical hernia after my second baby and how that experience changed the way I approach postpartum core rehab. Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Connect with Dr. Karlie: Follow on Instagram @drkarlieCheck out the website Resources & Links: Episode 59. Why You’re Still Peeing Your Pants (And Why More Kegels Aren’t the Answer)Pelvic Floor Plan - use code PODCAST for 20% off!Fix Your AbsFix Your Rib FlareCheck out all my plans and resources HEREMy most popular plan: Get Your Body Back - Postpartum Plan - use code ATHLETE for a discountC-SECTION edition: Get Your Body Back - use code ATHLETE for a discount Mentioned in this episode: Stop leaking and start feeling strong again. My 6-Week Pelvic Floor Strength Plan helps you properly contract AND relax your pelvic floor, connect it to your core, and progressively build strength so you can run, jump, lift, sneeze, and play with your kids without worrying about leaking. 🎧 Podcast listeners get 20% off with code PODCAST! Pelvic Floor Plan

In this episode, I’m breaking down why you might still be peeing your pants when you sneeze, jump, run, or lift, and why doing more Kegels isn’t necessarily the answer. Leaking after having a baby is incredibly common, but that doesn’t mean it’s something you have to accept forever. I explain how your pelvic floor works as part of your larger core system, why leaking can be caused by more than weakness, and how things like coordination, pressure management, breathing, glute strength, and even foot and hip stability can play a role. I also share how I approach rebuilding pelvic floor function, from learning to contract and fully relax to adding functional strength and gradually training for impact, so you can get back to the activities you love without leaking. Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Connect with Dr. Karlie: Follow on Instagram @drkarlieCheck out the website Resources & Links: Pelvic Floor Plan - use code PODCAST for 20% off!Check out all my plans and resources HEREMy most popular plan: Get Your Body Back - Postpartum Plan - use code ATHLETE for a discountC-SECTION edition: Get your body back - use code ATHLETE for a discount

In this Ask Anything episode, I’m answering some of the most common questions I get about pregnancy and fitness. I’m talking about outdated pregnancy exercise advice, how hard you can safely work out during pregnancy, and why the old 140 heart rate rule is no longer recommended. I also share how I use the talk test with my patients and why exercise remains one of the best things you can do for both pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Tune in to hear what I have to say about pregnancy-specific core training, the research on exercise and C-section rates, what to do about pubic bone and pelvic girdle pain, and how I approach exercise modifications throughout each trimester. Plus, I explain my thoughts on coning and doming, exercising on your back during pregnancy, and staying active while still giving yourself plenty of grace as your body changes. Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Connect with Dr. Karlie: Follow on Instagram @drkarlieCheck out the website Resources & Links: Episode 52. Exercise During Pregnancy: What the Research Says — Dr. Margie Davenport (Part 1)PreggoCore PlanPelvic Pain Fix: For Pregnancy + PostpartumJoin the waitlist for my Pelvic Floor Fix PlanCheck out all my plans and resources HEREMy most popular plan: Get Your Body Back - Postpartum Plan - use code ATHLETE for a discountC-SECTION edition: Get your body back - use code ATHLETE for a discount Mentioned in this episode: Stop leaking and start feeling strong again. My 6-Week Pelvic Floor Strength Plan helps you properly contract AND relax your pelvic floor, connect it to your core, and progressively build strength so you can run, jump, lift, sneeze, and play with your kids without worrying about leaking. 🎧 Podcast listeners get 20% off with code PODCAST! Pelvic Floor Plan

In this episode, I’m breaking down why strong moms don’t jump right back into running at 6 weeks postpartum, even if they feel “cleared” to exercise. I talk about what your body is still healing from during that early postpartum phase, why leaking and heaviness are signs to pay attention to, and how to safely rebuild strength before returning to impact. I also share the gradual approach I use with my patients to return to running postpartum, including breath work, core and pelvic floor rehab, strength training, and guidance on how to test your body without pushing too far, too fast. My goal is to help you feel strong and confident as you get back to the activities you love while protecting your long-term recovery. Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Connect with Dr. Karlie: Follow on Instagram @drkarlieCheck out the website Resources & Links: Join the waitlist for my Pelvic Floor Fix PlanCheck out all my plans and resources HEREMy most popular plan: Get Your Body Back - Postpartum Plan - use code ATHLETE for a discountC-SECTION edition: Get your body back - use code ATHLETE for a discount Mentioned in this episode: Stop leaking and start feeling strong again. My 6-Week Pelvic Floor Strength Plan helps you properly contract AND relax your pelvic floor, connect it to your core, and progressively build strength so you can run, jump, lift, sneeze, and play with your kids without worrying about leaking. 🎧 Podcast listeners get 20% off with code PODCAST! Pelvic Floor Plan

In this episode, I’m breaking down why strong moms don’t ignore diastasis recti postpartum. Whether you’re newly postpartum or years out from having babies, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on in your core and what you can do to feel strong again. I talk about what diastasis recti actually is, why almost every woman experiences some degree of ab separation during pregnancy, and why healing diastasis is about so much more than closing the gap. I also share the biggest myths I hear in my office, including “just give it time” and “never do abs again,” plus the exact approach I use with my postpartum patients to rebuild their core safely and effectively. Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Connect with Dr. Karlie: Follow on Instagram @drkarlieCheck out the website Resources & Links: Join the waitlist for my Pelvic Floor Fix PlanGet your Every Mom Is An Athlete swag HERECheck out all my plans and resources HEREMy most popular plan: Get Your Body Back - Postpartum Plan - use code ATHLETE for a discountC-SECTION edition: Get your body back - use code ATHLETE for a discount Mentioned in this episode: Stop leaking and start feeling strong again. My 6-Week Pelvic Floor Strength Plan helps you properly contract AND relax your pelvic floor, connect it to your core, and progressively build strength so you can run, jump, lift, sneeze, and play with your kids without worrying about leaking. 🎧 Podcast listeners get 20% off with code PODCAST! Pelvic Floor Plan

In this episode, I’m breaking down why postpartum recovery is about so much more than just doing kegels. I talk about how the pelvic floor actually works with your core, diaphragm, glutes, and hips as one connected system, and why leaking, heaviness, pain, or weakness postpartum are signs that your body needs better coordination and support, not just more squeezing. I also walk you through the breathing, bracing, glute, and mobility work I start with for postpartum moms in my office, how to reconnect with your deep core after birth, and why progressive strengthening matters for long-term healing. If you’ve ever been told to “just do your kegels” and still don’t feel strong, stable, or supported postpartum, this episode is for you. Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Connect with Dr. Karlie: Follow on Instagram @drkarlieCheck out the website Resources & Links: Join the waitlist for my Pelvic Floor Fix PlanC-SECTION edition: Get your body backCheck out all my plans and resources HEREMy most popular plan: Get Your Body Back - Postpartum Plan Mentioned in this episode: Stop leaking and start feeling strong again. My 6-Week Pelvic Floor Strength Plan helps you properly contract AND relax your pelvic floor, connect it to your core, and progressively build strength so you can run, jump, lift, sneeze, and play with your kids without worrying about leaking. 🎧 Podcast listeners get 20% off with code PODCAST! Pelvic Floor Plan

In this episode, I’m breaking down why strong moms do not need to wait six weeks to start postpartum recovery and what I actually recommend doing in those first two weeks after birth. I talk about the difference between gentle rehab and jumping back into intense workouts, why breathing and core connection matter so much early postpartum, and the common mistakes I see moms make when returning to exercise too quickly. I also dive into walking postpartum, pelvic floor healing, and the symptoms you should never ignore, like leaking, heaviness, or pain. If you want to feel strong, supported, and confident as you recover, this episode will help you understand what your body really needs in those early postpartum weeks. Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Connect with Dr. Karlie: Follow on Instagram @drkarlieCheck out the website Resources & Links: C-SECTION edition: Get your body backFix your Rib FlareCheck out all my plans and resources HEREMy most popular plan: Get Your Body Back - Postpartum Plan Mentioned in this episode: Stop leaking and start feeling strong again. My 6-Week Pelvic Floor Strength Plan helps you properly contract AND relax your pelvic floor, connect it to your core, and progressively build strength so you can run, jump, lift, sneeze, and play with your kids without worrying about leaking. 🎧 Podcast listeners get 20% off with code PODCAST! Pelvic Floor Plan

In this episode, I’m continuing my conversation with Dr. Margie Davenport to talk about what the research actually says when it comes to returning to exercise postpartum. We break down why the “6-week clearance” isn’t the full picture, how recovery is far more individualized than we’ve been led to believe, and what a safe, gradual return to movement can really look like. We also talk about the role of early movement, mental health, sleep, and why starting before 12 weeks postpartum can be so powerful. If you’ve ever wondered when it’s truly safe to exercise again or how to rebuild your strength with confidence, this episode will help you take that next step in a way that supports your body and your life as a mom. Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Connect with Dr. Margie: Follow on Instagram @drmargiedavenportCheck out her website Connect with Dr. Karlie: Follow on Instagram @drkarlieCheck out the website Resources & Links: Episode 52. Exercise During Pregnancy: What the Research Says — Dr. Margie Davenport (Part 1)CSEP Get Active Questionnaire for PregnancyCheck out all my plans and resources HEREMy most popular plan: Get Your Body Back - Postpartum Plan

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Margie Davenport to talk about what the research actually says when it comes to exercise during pregnancy. We break down some of the biggest myths, what’s truly safe, and why staying active is one of the best things you can do for both you and your baby. We also get into how to approach intensity, what the guidelines really mean in real life, and how to move your body with confidence throughout pregnancy. If you’ve ever felt unsure about what’s okay or worried about doing too much, this conversation will help you feel informed, supported, and empowered in your choices. Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Connect with Dr. Margie: Follow on Instagram @drmargiedavenportCheck out her website Connect with Dr. Karlie: Follow on Instagram @drkarlieCheck out the website Resources & Links: PreggoCore PlanCheck out all my plans and resources HEREMy most popular plan: Get Your Body Back - Postpartum Plan

In this episode, I’m talking all about C-section recovery, why it can feel so challenging, and what’s actually going on in your body as you heal. I walk you through the layers involved in a C-section, why pain, tightness, and numbness can stick around longer than you expect, and how this kind of birth impacts your core and overall movement. I also share practical ways to support your recovery, including gentle movement, breathing, scar care, and rebuilding strength over time. If you’ve had a C-section and are wondering what’s normal or how to feel better in your body again, this episode will give you a clearer path forward and remind you that healing is possible with the right approach. Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Connect with Dr. Karlie: Follow on Instagram @drkarlieCheck out the website Resources & Links: Episode 7. How I Had a Gentle C-Section for My Second BirthC-SECTION edition: Get your body backCheck out all my plans and resources HEREMy most popular plan: Get Your Body Back - Postpartum Plan Mentioned in this episode: Stop leaking and start feeling strong again. My 6-Week Pelvic Floor Strength Plan helps you properly contract AND relax your pelvic floor, connect it to your core, and progressively build strength so you can run, jump, lift, sneeze, and play with your kids without worrying about leaking. 🎧 Podcast listeners get 20% off with code PODCAST! Pelvic Floor Plan