{"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after baby, I created this show to give you the tools, guidance, and truth you won’t get from social media scrolling or outdated advice.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":"36. Women's Hormone Health with Dr. Saru Bala","slug":"36-women-s-hormone-health-with-dr-saru-bala","published_at":"2026-01-14T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/every-mom-is-an-athlete-7333486/36-women-s-hormone-health-with-dr-saru-bala","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/a8a8102a-756a-4611-80c7-6c3737392050.mp3","summary":"In this episode, I’m joined by naturopathic doctor Dr. Saru Bala for a refreshing, no-nonsense conversation about women’s hormone health. We break down what your hormones are actually doing throughout your cycle, why so many women feel exhausted, moody, or “off,” and how stress, blood sugar, sleep, and daily habits play a much bigger role than we’re often told. Dr. Bala shares practical, evidence-based ways to support your hormones without quick fixes or fear-based messaging, from rethinking birth control conversations to simple shifts that can help your body feel more regulated and resilient. If you’ve ever felt confused by all the hormone noise online, this episode is here to bring clarity and empowerment. Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Connect with Dr. Bala: Follow on Instagram @drsarubala 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 naturopathic doctor Dr. Saru Bala for a refreshing, no-nonsense conversation about women’s hormone health. We break down wh…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1907,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/every-mom-is-an-athlete-7333486/episodes/36-women-s-hormone-health-with-dr-saru-bala/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-7333486/36-women-s-hormone-health-with-dr-saru-bala.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}