{"podcast":{"title":"Every Mom Is An Athlete","slug":"every-mom-is-an-athlete-7333486","podcast_index_feed_id":7333486,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/every-mom-is-an-athlete/","website_url":"https://www.karliecausey.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/0d448f39-22b1-473d-9f8a-26ca253f1a91/do_DnGLSljH3i6K-UOMdYbLr.jpg","author":"Dr. Karlie Causey, Pregnancy & Postpartum Expert","episode_count":57,"summary":"Think postpartum only lasts a few months? Think again. Postpartum is forever—and no matter how long it’s been since you had your baby, this podcast is for you. Are you a mom who used to feel strong and athletic—but now feels disconnected from your body? Do you want to get back to lifting weights, running, or just moving your body and feeling like yourself again—but aren’t sure what’s safe or where to start? Welcome to Every Mom Is an Athlete—the podcast that challenges the “bounce back” culture and redefines what strength looks like in motherhood. I’m your host, Dr. Karlie Causey—pregnancy and postpartum expert, sports chiropractor, strength coach, entrepreneur, and mom of three. After years of helping athletic moms heal, train, and thrive after baby, I created this show to give you the tools, guidance, and truth you won’t get from social media scrolling or outdated advice. Each week, you can expect to hear a combination of expert interviews, real talk with other moms, and solo episodes where we break down topics like: -Postpartum recovery that actually works -Pelvic floor + core healing -How to return to strength training safely -What to do when your body feels completely differe…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/every-mom-is-an-athlete-7333486"},"episode":{"title":"34. Kegels, Diastasis, and More with Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Dr. Mae","slug":"34-kegels-diastasis-and-more-with-pelvic-floor-physical-therapist-dr-mae","published_at":"2025-12-31T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/every-mom-is-an-athlete-7333486/34-kegels-diastasis-and-more-with-pelvic-floor-physical-therapist-dr-mae","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/every-mom-is-an-athlete-7333486","url":"https://every-mom-is-an-athlete.captivate.fm/stan-store","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/905bc86d-b8bd-474f-9be5-f33ed8c65063.mp3","summary":"In this episode, I’m joined by pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Mae for an honest and educational conversation about common postpartum concerns like kegels, diastasis recti, core weakness, and pelvic floor symptoms that so many moms experience but rarely get clear answers about. We break down what actually matters when it comes to healing your core and pelvic floor, and why more exercises or more kegels are not always the solution. This conversation will help you better understand your body, recognize what is normal versus what needs support, and feel more confident navigating postpartum recovery at any stage. Whether you are pregnant or newly postpartum, this episode will give you clarity, reassurance, and practical takeaways you can apply right away. Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Connect with Dr. Mae: Follow on Instagram @dr.maehughes Check out her website Connect with Dr. Karlie: Follow on Instagram @drkarlie Check out the website   Resources & Links: Check out all my plans and resources HERE My most popular plan: Get Your Body Back - Postpartum Plan FREE DOWNLOAD: Fix Your “Mommy Pooch”","meta_description":"In this episode, I’m joined by pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Mae for an honest and educational conversation about common postpartum concerns like ke…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2360,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/every-mom-is-an-athlete-7333486/episodes/34-kegels-diastasis-and-more-with-pelvic-floor-physical-therapist-dr-mae/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/every-mom-is-an-athlete-7333486/34-kegels-diastasis-and-more-with-pelvic-floor-physical-therapist-dr-mae.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}