{"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after baby, I created this show to give you the tools, guidance, and truth you won’t get from social media scrolling or outdated advice.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":"42. When Can You Run Postpartum? The Tests to Pass First with Dr. Stephanie Ridgway","slug":"42-when-can-you-run-postpartum-the-tests-to-pass-first-with-dr-stephanie-ridgway","published_at":"2026-02-25T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/every-mom-is-an-athlete-7333486/42-when-can-you-run-postpartum-the-tests-to-pass-first-with-dr-stephanie-ridgway","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/09f14e35-8b79-4198-a97c-b6f72c0e8544.mp3","summary":"In this episode, I’m joined by physical therapist, lifelong athlete, and mom of five, Dr. Stephanie Ridgway, to answer one of the most common questions we hear from active moms: when is it actually safe to start running postpartum? We talk about why being “cleared at six weeks” is not the same as being ready to run, and what your body truly needs before returning to high-impact exercise. Dr. Ridgway walks us through specific strength and functional tests you should be able to pass first, how to assess your pelvic floor and core, and the red flags that mean you need more support. If you are eager to get back to running but want to do it in a way that protects your long-term health, this episode will give you clear, practical guidance to help you build back the right way. Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Connect with Dr. Ridgway: Follow on Instagram @stephanieridgwaydpt Follow on TikTok @stephanieridgwaydpt Check out her website Connect with Dr. Karlie: Follow on Instagram @drkarlie Check out the website Resources & Links: Episode 26. How to Return to Running Postpartum PreggoCore plan 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 physical therapist, lifelong athlete, and mom of five, Dr. Stephanie Ridgway, to answer one of the most common questions we…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1937,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/every-mom-is-an-athlete-7333486/episodes/42-when-can-you-run-postpartum-the-tests-to-pass-first-with-dr-stephanie-ridgway/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-7333486/42-when-can-you-run-postpartum-the-tests-to-pass-first-with-dr-stephanie-ridgway.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}