We Need More Research on Female Athletes (feat. Melissa Lodge)

Leah joins us on today's podcast to talk about her background in sport and our shared experiences as young competitive athletes and how that has shaped us into the coaches we are today. You can follow Leah on Instagram at @leah.runs.dpt

Dr. Josh Weber, PT, DPT is on the podcast today to discuss all things pelvic floor health for men. This subject is often not spoken about, which leads to many men and especially runners in pain and without answers. Josh walks us through common pelvic floor dysfunction signs and symptoms, and what to do if you're experiencing pain in that area. Josh works at Pelvis NYC, which is the go-to center for male pelvic floor therapy in NYC.

Dr. Carrie Pagliano is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in women's/pelvic health and orthopedics. She joins us on the podcast to discuss all things running and strength training during pregnancy and postpartum!You can follow Carrie on Instagram at @carriepagliano and check out her website at https://carriepagliano.com/

Susie is on the podcast today to talk all things strength training! We go over how to stay consistent, how to structure your workouts, and what exercises to focus on for runners.You can follow Susie on Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube @dr.susie.squats and her website is www.moveyourbones.com

Melissa Lodge joins the podcast today to discuss cycle syncing, menstruation, birth control, women in sport, and the need for more research on female athletes.You can follow Melissa on Instagram at @fed_collaborative

Ashley Mateo joins the podcast today to help us learn more about her. We discuss her journey with running, her background in media and journalism, and her new venture as the founder of RUNHER magazine. You can follow Ashley on Instagram at @ashletmateo Make sure you also follow @runhermag and subscribe to the magazine here: https://simplecirc.com/subscribe/runher-magazine

Meg Takacs joins the pod today to discuss all things running, ultra running, injuries, and strength training.You can follow Meg on Instagram @meg_takacs and her app is Movement Miles!

Gwen Riley joins us on the podcast today to discuss the psychology behind running and to really dig deeper into questions like: "Is my hobby still JUST a hobby?" "How do I disconnect from negative self talk" and "Is running therapy?"You can follow Gwen on Instagram at @psychedtorun

May is on the podcast today to help spread her positivity and love of running. May is truly a light in the running community as she shares all the ups (and downs!) of her running journey in the most authentic and inspiring way. You can follow May's journey on instagram and tiktok @may.elix !

Today we are joined by Dr. Carl Bescoby, also known as "The Injury Psychologist", for a phenomenal episode discussing one of the most important aspects of being injured: the mental side. This is a must-listen for any runner who has ever been injured before, is currently injured, or just wants to build a smarter system to help deal with potential injuries.You can find Carl on Instagram at @theinjurypsychologist