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Welcome to the Mama Project Podcast! This podcast exists to help mamas reclaim their identity by offering unique strategies that support their physical and mental health during all seasons of motherhood - pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. The goal of this podcast is to supply you with tools & resources to guide you wherever you're at in your journey, offer inspirational stories from myself & guests, and ultimately educate and entertain you along the way. If you'd like to see more and connec ...
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In honor of June being Pelvic Organ Prolapse Awareness Month, this episode goes into some education and 5 truths about Prolapse: What is POP? What are the risk factors? Who can help me get diagnosed? Why do symptoms come out of nowhere? How can I get asymptomatic? And so much more! If you are interested in applying to my program the Mama Method, fo…
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TW: Mention of loss/stillbirth Liz O'Donnell had a completely normal, healthy pregnancy up until she experienced the loss of her daughter at 36 weeks. In this episode, she talks about her story and how she used her own experience to become a huge advocate for the stillbirth/loss community by honoring her daughter's life by creating the charity Aali…
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The weight room isn't just for the men anymore! In gyms everywhere, more and more women are taking up space using barbell racks, heavy dumbbells & kettlebells. The 70s & 80s consistently advertised cardio-based exercise to women as a means to lose weight. But now, we know so much more about the importance of strength training not only for muscle ma…
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Regardless of delivery type or birth outcome, every postpartum woman should get assessed by a Pelvic Floor PT after their 6 week check-up. In this episode, I discuss all things pelvic health with PFPT Sapna Patel of Pelvic Therapy & Fitness ,including some major red flags to look out for to make sure you are getting the quality care you deserve! Co…
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If you've been following me for a while you know I talk about life in different seasons. While pregnancy & postpartum are indeed specific seasons of life, they aren't really temporary. The transformations that happen during this time are life-changing. In this episode, I reflect on my past life experiences and talk about where I am at in my current…
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We lose 40% of our girls from organized sport and activty by age 11. By the end of puberty, we have lost 64%. We know from the data that more than half of teen girls feel pressure to be perfect and worry about failing. Girls between the ages of 8 and 14 years old have been shown to have their confidence drop by 30%. So what can we do about it? In t…
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Around 80% of women will have a baby sometime in their life and there is not a formal prehab or rehab process for them to follow. No matter how the baby is birthed (vaginal or cesarean), your core & pelvic floor deserve proper rehab. In this episode I talk about practical things you actually CAN do before your 6 week visit, signs & symptoms of into…
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Starting solids with your little one can be really confusing! There is so much conflicting information out there lately for parents. Should I start with purees? What exactly is baby led weaning? Do I have to do that? In today's episode, Edwena Kennedy founder of My Little Eater gives very insightful information on this very topic! Connect with Kris…
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I love how much fitness and business have in common. I have truly learned so much about being self employed the past 8 years, and it hasn't always been smooth sailing. In fact, most of the time it has been really challenging but also so rewarding at the same time! In this episode, I talk about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship that I've learne…
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Holly Covas is a Medical Laboratory Science Program Director at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. After her two missed miscarriages, Holly was on a mission to find answers. During our discussion, we talk about many common causes of miscarriages, the type of blood tests you can request, how to advocate for yourself, and more! Yo…
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Traveling with your baby/toddler doesn't have to be stressful! I think if you manage expectations, have a game plan going in, and try to be as flexible as possible, you'll have the best outcome! The memories that you will make as a family will be worth it! Travel Packing List: https://bit.ly/3wKKnp6 Here are some of the links for the recommendation…
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When you become a Mother, everything changes. You've been told this, but you don't really understand just how significant these changes are until you experience it yourself. In this episode, I talk about my journey to finding Matrescence and just how different it is raising children as a Millennial Mom vs our Baby Boomer moms. Travel Packing List: …
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Before becoming a trailblazer in the pregnancy and postpartum industry, Brianna Battles worked in Corporate Wellness & Collegiate Athletics. Her world was completely rocked by childbirth and motherhood, forcing her to reclaim a new identity and essentially led her into coaching part-time at a local Crossfit gym. Throughout her own experience & coac…
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There's no denying that our bodies go through an immense amount of physical changes during pregnancy and postpartum. While I know it is a time to be super grateful for these changes, it doesn't mean that we aren't challenged at times with poor body image days. During this episode, I talk about the highs I experienced with my body image during pregn…
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Providing for your family and being a present father isn't is, but this guy makes it look good! I was able to convince my husband to come on the show to talk all about his perspective of pregnancy, postpartum and being a girl dad! Connect with Kristine: Email - kristine@mamaprojectllc.com Instagram - @birth.injury.coach YouTube Channel - https://ww…
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I celebrated 1 year postpartum last month by doing a 70.3 triathlon in Florida! In this episode, I talk about how I was able to rebuild a foundation to be able to train for this race, balancing training and mom life and an overall race recap of my half ironman on December 10th! At the end of the episode, I give a special shout-out to my coaches and…
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Postpartum Depression is raw, real, and often not talked about enough on social media. This can make more moms feel alone and like they are the only ones going through it. In this episode, I talk to Katie Larsen who is a mom to FIVE young children, including her twin boys she had over the summer! She also home-schools the older children! Katie talk…
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I am so excited and proud to celebrate one year exclusively nursing Evelynn! In honor of that, I decided to record an episode all about breastfeeding! In this episode, I talk about the 5 lies you are told about breastfeeding and also give you some of my best advice on how to be successful in your nursing journey! This episode would be perfect for y…
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Have you ever wondered about what "cycle syncing" is all about? Or how you can better adjust your nutrition during peri-menopause or menopause? In this episode, I talked with holistic nutrition expert Taryn Perry all about how adjusting the way you eat can have a huge impact on your hormone health. If you are trying to conceive, struggle with painf…
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When can I do {insert whatever exercise} postpartum? In this episode, I talk about what a realistic return to exercise postpartum looks like in the first 0-12 months. Please keep in mind that these are rather general recommendations and don't take into account your unique birth circumstances or situations. If you are dealing with any pelvic floor o…
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In this episode, I talk all about the infamous topic of "Sleep Training" with Pediatric Sleep Consultant Maddie Gaffney, or @swiftlytosleep on IG. We talk all about what sleep training is and isn't, the difference methods of sleep training, what are some good sleep habits you can start the moment you can come home from the hospital and more! If you…
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Olivia Dykes is a fellow Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism coach and we met just over a month ago at the live coaching seminar in Boise, ID. We instantly bonded over our birth stories and prolapse symptoms. Even having a fitness background, Olivia hired a coach at 18 months postpartum when she had finally had enough and decided to get the help she…
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Do you feel like you lost a bit of yourself when you became a Mother? Like all these things you thought you wanted or loved or were important to you, suddenly weren't as important? Motherhood is a trip. One minute you think you'd never want to be a stay-at-home mom, the next minute you're doing everything in your power to stay home more. We all go …
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In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Erin Ducat, Sports Chiropractor with a specialty in Pelvic Rehab. We talk all about her personal experience with pelvic floor dysfunction after her sons and how it led her to become who she needed to get back to the athletic performance she craved and desired! Erin also helped me tremendously during my own prolap…
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In this episode, I talk all about my personal experience with POP with Katelyn Darkangelo. If you are suffering with POP or any other postpartum complication, please don't hesitate to ask for help! You can and WILL return to doing all the things you love, it just takes time, patience and a willingness to never give up even when symptoms appear agai…
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Motherhood is such a rewarding, challenging, wonderful journey. When you are a new mom, there are so many changes to get used to! Your schedule is not 100% your own anymore and every day you navigate feeding schedule, naps, etc! Finding time to work out becomes like a jigsaw puzzle! But it can happen! In this episode, I share different strategies a…
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Is it still safe to race while you're pregnant? How soon after having a baby should you sign up for your next race? In this episode, I interview fellow P&PA coach Katie Makris, owner of Pursuit Endurance! Six years ago, Katie struggled to find trustworthy information on how to keep swimming, biking, and running through pregnancy and postpartum. Now…
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Are you getting the help you deserve from your provider? In this episode, I talk all about the issues we go through as females and not being supported by our doctors, physical therapists, and/or coaches and what steps need to be taken so that we can get the care and treatment we deserve! Connect with Kristine: Email - kristine@mamaprojectllc.com In…
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"What you resist, persists." Dr. Carrie Pagliano is a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist in the Washington DC area and has dedicated her profession to working with pregnant and postpartum athletes. When she became plagued with pelvic floor issues after her birth experiences, she became a trailblazer to figure out how exactly she was going to get back …
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Are you a mom raising a daughter? Then this episode is for you! I talk all about the paradigm shift that I see happening today - exercise as a means to lose weight vs increase strength, demonizing food vs seeing food as fuel! Moms are the nucleus of the entire family unit. When we begin to change the narrative at home, we become a better, healthier…
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Katelyn Darkangelo is a fellow Pregnancy & Postpartum coach, owner of FIGR gym in Michigan and girl mom! In this episode, we talk about all things postpartum including what to do and not do the first 6 weeks, how your 6-week checkup doesn't mean you should jump back into your pre-pregnancy workouts, and when you'll actually feel "normal" again. If …
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In this episode, Kristine discusses her postpartum healing journey after suffering significant birth injuries & prolapse diagnosis. Birth Story - https://youtu.be/71Klp5WuLM8 Postpartum Journey - https://youtu.be/L4ph4mjKXDA Connect with Kristine: Email - kristine@mamaprojectllc.com Instagram - @birth.injury.coach YouTube Channel - https://www.yout…
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We have a special treat for you all today! I want you to meet my good friend Taryn Perry! Taryn and I met through a coaching group and totally hit it off with all the different things we had in common! In this interview, Taryn talks about how her career has evolved throughout her season of motherhood! Connect with Kristine: Email - kristine@mamapro…
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In this episode, Kristine debunks different myths and bad advice you might have been giving during pregnancy and postpartum! Connect with Kristine: Email - kristine@mamaprojectllc.com Instagram - @birth.injury.coach YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject Subscribe to receive my weekly emails - https://bit.ly/mpemaillist…
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If you have or are currently struggling with infertility, you have to listen to today's episode! Jacqui Giuliano is a wife, teacher and Ironman triathlete who struggled to get pregnant for 5 years! She talks all about her journey with infertility, IUI and finally the IVF transfer that brought her twin baby boys into the world! We also discuss the p…
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We all experience immense changes when we become mothers. Motherhood impacts you physically, socially, emotionally, hormonally, etc. In this episode, I talk about my own personal experience with pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood. I touch on what I expected my experiences to be like in comparison to what I actually experienced. Thank you for list…
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Kristine's mom, Kerri Gaspari, talks about her journey throughout motherhood, the highs and lows, good and bad and everything in between! Connect with Kristine: Email - kristine@mamaprojectllc.com Instagram - @birth.injury.coach YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject Subscribe to receive my weekly emails - https://bit.ly/mp…
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Welcome to the Mama Project Podcast where we discuss all things pregnancy, postpartum, motherhood, parenting, and beyond! Connect with Kristine: Email - kristine@mamaprojectllc.com Instagram - @birth.injury.coach YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject Subscribe to receive my weekly emails - https://bit.ly/mpemaillist…
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Welcome to the Mama Project Podcast where we discuss all things pregnancy, postpartum, motherhood, parenting, and beyond! Connect with Kristine: Email - kristine@mamaprojectllc.com Instagram - @birth.injury.coach YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject Subscribe to receive my weekly emails - https://bit.ly/mpemaillist…
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