Mama Project Podcast | Faith, Family, Fitness

Grief isn't a linear process. There are still days/moments where I cry and feel really sad about no longer being pregnant. At the time of this episode being released, I should be 18 weeks pregnant. Experiencing a pregnancy loss has been one of the hardest things I have been through, and at the same time I believe I am being transformed through my pain. I believe that God wastes nothing and although He never wants to see his ch...

After navigating her own divorce, Ann thought that there had to be a better way to get through such a wildly life-upending experience. She found herself helping others where she could, in between her own full time job and full time single mom life to two sweet little boys. And then in the midst of the 2020 covid chaos, she was laid off from a position that she loved. From there, Forward With Ann was born. 

As a Certified Divorce Coa...

TW: Mention of loss, miscarriage, bleeding, blood clots 

This is my own personal story and experience with a missed miscarriage. I share all of this in hopes that it can make someone else going through a similar experience feel less alone. If you have experienced a pregnancy loss, please know that there is help out there for you during your time of grief and hope for you to heal. I am always here as a resource if you need someone to...

Katelyn Darkangelo is a Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach and business owner. She owns and operates a boutique fitness studio inside of her own home while raising her 3 year old daughter. In this episode we talk about how she has balanced running her business while being a mom the past 3 years and how it has changed and evolved throughout this time. 

Resources Mentioned:

• Fit Is Getting Real Website + Links
• Katelyn ...

We're back!! After a brief hiatus, we are back with all new episodes, including a fresh new rebrand! In this episode, I talk all about the "why" behind the rebrand, including a brief look back into my faith journey. I'm excited about the fresh energy and ideas that have been put on my heart and look forward to bringing even more insightful guests with impactful stories of their own! 

Connect with Kristine:

Have you ever been told that these things are just *normal* as a postpartum mom: mood swings, heavy/painful periods, anxiety, irritability, unexplained weight gain, bloating, hair loss, digestive issues, etc? Taryn Keller is a Functional Nutrition Practitioner who helps moms reclaim their health & discover the root cause of their symptoms through functional lab testing. Based on your results, she provides a personalized approac...

Getting diagnosed with prolapse can be very daunting to many women who aren't properly educated on the different complications that can happen as a result of pregnancy and childbirth. Prolapse affects 50% of women at some point in their life span. So why is it not talked about? We have so many pre-natal visits yet not one single visit is dedicated to the health of our pelvic floor & core and how they can be impacted during...

Do you often question how or what you are feeding your toddler? Do you waste time worrying about how much your toddler needs nutritionally? Are you eager for your toddler to try new foods and become a more adventurous eater? Are you tired of making separate meals for the family? Then this episode is for you! 

I talk to Kathy O'Bryan, a Pediatric Dietitian, all about toddler feeding and why most toddlers aren't actuall...

Attending parties, buying gifts, wrapping presents, cooking meals, family time, baking cookies, seeing Christmas lights.....ALL THE THINGS! Christmastime is so fun and joyful, but can be equally overwhelming, exhausting, and overstimulating - especially for Moms! We tend to carry a lot of the mental load when it comes to doing it all, and we don't have to! In this episode, I give some practical tools to implement to combat hol...

Bringing a new baby home is a huge adjustment for the entire family; yes, even your fur babies! While it is good to have a healthy understanding that our dog's world is about to change drastically, you don't need to feel uncertain or overwhelmed by a new baby joining your family. In this episode, I talk with Aileen Cronin, a dog trainer and the founder of The Baby Pack Leader. 

If you are bringing a new baby home with dogs...

When you first start your breastfeeding journey, there are typically alot of resources at your disposal - lactation consultants, support groups, courses, podcasts, books, etc. Little by little you get the hang of this whole breastfeeding thing and your goal is to make it to at least a year. 

And then your baby hits the big ONE and there's no sign of them wanting to stop. Well this is new? Now, I'm nursing a toddler?! In th...

Becoming a Mother is one of life's biggest transitions. So many aspects of your life change in an instant. Some are expected, while others happen when you least expect it. In this episode, I talk about all the unexpected ways we are impacted by Motherhood.


Connect with Kristine:

• Email - kristine@mamaprojectllc.com
• Instagram - @birth.injury.coach
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
• Subs...

This is a must-listen for all parents! The transition to parenthood is one of the most challenging times on couples. Have you struggled with any of the following?:
Fair division of labor, carrying the mental load, the roommate phase, prioritizing your relationship, making time for date nights, etc? Then this episode is for you! In this episode I talk to Relationship Therapist & Coach, Autumn Fowler of @thenestcounselling_ a...

Katie Bacarella is a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist and P&PA coach who became who she needed after her first pregnancy & postpartum experience. She was an avid CrossFit athlete who, like me, was pretty surprised on how these seasons of pregnancy & postpartum impacted her athletic endeavors. 

In this episode we talk all about how to adjust workouts during pregnancy, what a postpartum return to exercise timeline looks lik...

"You'll bounce back in no time!"

A common statement heard by moms everywhere. But in all honestly, it takes SO much longer than society and culture tells us to actually heal and feel like ourselves postpartum.

In this episode, I talk about 7 reasons why you don't bounce back after you have a baby. Yes, some women return to their pre-pregnancy jeans at 3 months postpartum. And that is amazing for them. But they are...

Nicole Angeles is a veteran homeschool Mom of 7! In this episode, we talk about her personal experience with Homeschool as well as an expansive Q&A from my audience!

Time Stamps

• Who was Nicole before kids? (00:00:00)
• Homeschool philosophy & starting her family (00:05:00)
• Why Homeschool? (00:8:00)
• Homeschool curriculum & learning types (00:15:00)
• Is there homework? (00:25:00)
• Homeschool legal rules by state (HSLDA) (00...

At 21 months, our daughter is potty trained. We didn't even have to bribe her or use rewards. 

Say whaaaaaat? Don't get me wrong. She still has a couple of accidents here and there because, well, she's a toddler. But for the most part she totally gets it! 

Before deciding to start the potty training process at 20 months, a friend recommended the book "Oh Crap, Potty Training" by Jamie Glowacki, which I listen...

Potty training is an important milestone in toddlerhood but is often stressful & misunderstood. You've probably heard things like "just wait until they're ready" and "boys are way harder to potty train than girls."

In this episode, I talk about all of this and more with Jamie Glowacki, the author of "Oh Crap, Potty Training" and "Oh Crap, I Have a Toddler." 

You can find Jamie&apo...

I've been active my entire life. I've played sports, done countless races, triathlons and fitness challenges. I've only been a mother for the last 20 months. After experiencing both, I've realized that they are connected more than you would think! 

In this episode, I give 10 examples of how interconnected fitness and motherhood are! If you are a mother who lives fitness, this episode is for you! 

Co...