OB/GYN to Ultramarathoner: What Pregnancy & Endurance Teach Us — with DR. LAUREN PURETZ

Send us Fan MailShe’s the host of the Speaking of Labia podcast, a practicing OB/GYN, business owner, and mom of two. And this past summer, Dr. Lauren Puretz was the top American finisher at UTMB 100.In this episode of the Active Mom Podcast, Lauren shares what it takes to juggle medicine, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and elite ultrarunning. From her start in high school track, to stepping back during med school and residency, to rediscovering running after kids—Lauren’s story is one of resilience, grit, and grace.We dive into:Running ultras while raising kidsWearing multiple hats—mom, doctor, athlete, business ownerNavigating mom guilt and giving yourself graceFrom med school to launching her own women’s health practiceWhy collaboration between OB/GYNs & pelvic health PTs matters for women at every stage🎧 Tune in to hear how Lauren balances motherhood, medicine, and endurance—and what she’s learned along the way. #UTMB #UltraRunning #WomenInMedicine #WomensHealth #FemaleAthlete #PelvicHealth #StrongMomsTime Stamps1:00 Introduction3:10 competing at UTMB8:16 competing at a high level as a mom11:00 treating runners and athletes17:40 considering pre-pregnancy fitness20:45 navigating return to exercise27:36 runners in perimenopause & menopause32:28 starting a podcast34:59 rapid fire questionCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH LAUREN:IG: https://www.instagram.com/lauren1642/Website: www.MountainViewobgynclinic.comPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speaking-of-labias-podcast/id1802290856The Active Mom Podcast — a real mom's guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond, for active moms and the professionals who help them get there.Quick-hit conversations with moms, providers, and researchers... because you don't have a lot of free time (you're probably listening at 1.5x right now).Follow so you don't miss an episode. Rate & review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — it's how the next mom searching for these answers actually finds them. Share it with the friend who needs it.Questions or topic requests? DM me 💌