{"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after baby, I created this show to give you the tools, guidance, and truth you won’t get from social media scrolling or outdated advice.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":"51. Postpartum Pains: C-Section Recovery — Why It Hurts & How to Heal","slug":"51-postpartum-pains-c-section-recovery-why-it-hurts-how-to-heal","published_at":"2026-04-29T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/every-mom-is-an-athlete-7333486/51-postpartum-pains-c-section-recovery-why-it-hurts-how-to-heal","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/5a89b9d7-5b03-4623-947a-51a92d3a355a.mp3","summary":"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 @drkarlie Check out the website Resources & Links: Episode 7. How I Had a Gentle C-Section for My Second Birth C-SECTION edition: Get your body back 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 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 y…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":922,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/every-mom-is-an-athlete-7333486/episodes/51-postpartum-pains-c-section-recovery-why-it-hurts-how-to-heal/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-7333486/51-postpartum-pains-c-section-recovery-why-it-hurts-how-to-heal.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}