Mama Project Podcast | Faith, Family, Fitness

You guys, I'm sooooo bad about recording new episodes! The transition to 2 kids has been tough! But anyways, trying to find little pockets of time to record. And I apologize if the audio on this sucks, but I recorded it while also doing laundry and all the things. IYKYK

Anyways! I'm here to talk to you about all things healing and returning to fitness post c-section! This has actually been a smoother and faster recovery for me than my vaginal birth with my daughter 3.5 years ago! 

Obviously, my incision/scar still needs some mobilization and therapy. But I was able to return to moving and fitness much sooner! I talk about why it's crap that you're told to wait until 6 weeks to do anything, what early rehab after a c-section actually looks like, when you can get back in the gym, and so much more! 

Resources Mentioned

• Nancy Anderson's Ab Rehab
• Brianna Battles/Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Postpartum Program

Connect with Kristine

• Email - [email protected]
• Instagram - @birth.injury.coach
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
• Subscribe to receive my weekly emails - https://mamaproject.myflodesk.com/mailinglist

At 32 weeks I found out my second baby was in the breech position and I would need to possibly have a c-section if he/she didn't flip to the head down position in time for labor. At first, this news shattered me as I was really hoping for a redemptive birth experience this time as my first was so very traumatic. However, I will say that I might not have gotten what I wanted or desired, but I trusted that God's plan would prevail. 

In this episode, I share the story of my c-section birth experience - the unexpected moments, the emotions leading up to the day, and how ultimately surrendering this experience to God gave me the most peace. 

Whether your preparing for birth or healing from your own experience, I hope this conversation reminds you that every birth story is valid, powerful and worth sharing. 

• Email - [email protected]
• Instagram - @birth.injury.coach
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
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SeedTime is a community who views money as a tool to change lives, not the source of our status or security. Therefore, since money is a tool, we are at our best and most effective when we learn (what we were never taught in school) how to manage, grow, spend, and give wisely.

In this episode, I interview Linda Lotich of SeedTime. We dive into the concept of the biblical perspective of money and what it truly means to steward money God's way. We talk about shifting from a scarcity mindset to one rooted in trust, prioritizing giving, saving and wise spending, and aligning financial decisions with faith and purpose. 

This conversation offers practical encouragement for anyone wanting to manage their finances with intention, discipline and a heart that honors God. 

Time stamps:

• 00:00 - Linda's background & SeedTime beginnings
• 07:00 - The Bible's view of money vs culture's view
• 11:00 - Money: Stewardship vs ownership 
• 15:00 - When money becomes an idol; "You cannot serve both God & money"
• 19:00 - Contentment vs consumerism 
• 23:00 - How the Bible views debt  
• 29:00 - Biblical budgeting 
• 33:00 - Tithing and "cheerful giving" when money feels really tight 
• 40:00 - Trusting God when finances are tough 
• 50:00 - Pursuing success without compromising faith 
• 52:00 - Praying over financial decisions 
• 55:00 - Teaching your children about money 
• 59:00 - Feeling guilty about earning "too much" or "too little" 
• 62:00 - Feeling shame, guilt or anxiety about money (Matthew 6) 
• 66:00 - The first step in aligning finances with scripture 

Contact and Resources from SeedTime: 

• Follow SeedTime on IG @seedtime
• SeedTime's Website
• Get the book Simple Money, Rich Life
• SeedTime in the Bible App
• SeedTime's Podcast

Connect with Kristine:

• Email - [email protected]
• Instagram - @birth.injury.coach
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
• Subscribe to receive my weekly emails - https://mamaproject.myflodesk.com/mailinglist

Ahhhh the second trimester. Typically, a glorious time to be pregnant. Morning sickness/nausea usually subsides, you aren't super uncomfortable yet moving around & your energy may return for workouts/everyday life, etc. 

In this episode, I give a recap of my experience of the second trimester. I discuss topics including 

• Facing a septate uterus diagnosis
• The 20 week anatomy scan 
• What to do if you're dealing with symptoms/complications (pelvic pain, sciatica, lower back pain, incontinence, etc)
• How I'm navigating pelvic girdle pain 

If you are pregnant/postpartum and need help navigating your workouts/fitness life, don't hesitate to reach out for help! 

PS. I will be taking a social media break until after my baby arrives (May) so make sure to send me an email to connect or subscribe to my email list to get updates on new podcast episodes and more! 

Connect with Kristine:

• Email - [email protected]
• Instagram - @birth.injury.coach
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
• Subscribe to My Email List - https://mamaproject.myflodesk.com/mailinglist

Four years ago we had quite the transformational year: we sold our house, bought land in Wisconsin, sold my gym, got pregnant and became first time parents. And now here we are in 2026. And let me tell you, soooo much has happened that has made us change course. Are we still building a house in Wisconsin? Do I regret selling the gym? What's the plan?! In this episode, I give a bit of a life update and really an incredible testimony on what happens when we follow God's plan for our life instead of our own. 

Connect with Kristine:

• Email - [email protected]
• Instagram - @birth.injury.coach
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
• Subscribe to My Email List - https://mamaproject.myflodesk.com/mailinglist

As a Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner and Certified Fertility Awareness Educator, Carly Hartwig provides expert advice and clean living tips to support the female reproductive system to get pregnant, avoid pregnancy, improve body literacy, and your overall health with natural and holistic strategies. 

Her mission is to empower women with the knowledge and tools for optimal reproductive health.  She is dedicated to enhancing ladies' reproductive health through clean living and education, especially when it comes down to their own menstrual cycle. 

In this episode, Carly and I discuss all things FAM (Fertility Awareness Method) and how she empowers her clients to utilize this method to get pregnant, avoid pregnancy and truly get a sense of their overall health through tracking their fifth vital sign. 

Time stamps:

• 00:00 - Carly's Bio & Story 
• 07:00 - What is Fertility Awareness Method (FAM)?
• 11:00 - When do we ovulate?
• 13:00 - Can't I just go on birth control?
• 19:00 - What about painful periods or acne?
• 26:00 - Endometrios & PCOS
• 27:00 - What are the main misconceptions about FAM? 
• 32:00 - What are fertility signs we can track?
• 39:00 - How do we know if we are ovulating?
• 40:00 - How would I avoid pregnancy if I am breastfeeding & not getting my period?
• 43:00 - What is an "optimal" cycle and what are some red flags?
• 47:00 - Our period as our fifth vital sign and indicator of our overall health
• 50:00 - What every woman should know about her cycle 
• 51:00 - Transitioning to perimenopause 
• 53:00 - Can cycle tracking help identify hormonal or reproductive health issues?
• 55:00 - Top tips for couples trying to conceive 
• 59:00 - What is couples are struggling to conceive?
• 62:00 - Top tips for couples trying to avoid pregnancy 
• 65:00 - The future of FAM

Contact and Resources from Carly: 

• Follow Carly on IG @cleanlivingwithcarly
• Carly's Website: Request a free 30 min consult
• Carly's FAM 101 Webinar
• Read Your Body app
• The Fifth Vital Sign book

Connect with Kristine:

• Email - [email protected]
• Instagram - @birth.injury.coach
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
• Subscribe to receive my weekly emails - https://mamaproject.myflodesk.com/mailinglist

Pregnancy is hard. Pregnancy after loss, well, feels like a new level of hard. In this episode I talk all about how I've navigated an *unexpected* pregnancy after loss, first trimester symptoms, combating worry & anxiety and more. If you've struggled with loss or are worried about a future pregnancy after loss, I hope this episode offers you the hope and encouragement you need! 

Connect with Kristine:

• Email - [email protected]
• Instagram - @birth.injury.coach
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
• Subscribe to receive my weekly emails - https://mamaproject.myflodesk.com/mailinglist

Does early screen time use cause Autism? How much screen time is too much? What actually is high quality programming? Why is early brain development so sensitive to screen exposure?

In this episode I dive into ALL these questions and so much more with my guest, Andreina Rosales. She is currently working towards her pHd and is a researcher of screen time and autism. When her son was born prematurely at 28 weeks, Andreina was motivated to set her son up for success, even if he was behind on certain milestones. This led her into researching screen time and its affects on child development if introduced too early. 

If you are a mom with littles, you do not want to miss out on this episode! 

Time stamps:

• 00:00 - Andreina's Bio & Story 
• 05:00 - Opinion of screen time in babies & toddlers before researching
• 08:00 - The type of research she does
• 10:00 - What constitutes screen time?
• 11:00 - AAP guidelines on screen time
• 14:00 - What is high quality programming vs high stimulation?
• 18:00 - Why early brain development is sensitive to screen exposure
• 20:00 - "Virtual autism" & red flags parents should look for
• 24:00 - Language development delays
• 29:00 - What screen time has the most negative impact?
• 32:00 - Educational apps/games for older children
• 34:00 - Real Autism vs Screen Induced Neuro Environmental Attachment Disorder
• 39:00 - Screen time limits for toddlers 
• 42:00 - Replacing screen time with healthier activities 
• 45:00 - When people say screen are the "new normal"
• 46:00 - How can parents balance screen time with older kiddos vs younger babies/toddlers that need limits 
• 50:00 - How parents screen use affects their children 
• 53:00 - How can we set boundaries with our own screen use?
• 56:00 - Advice for parents who might need to limit or detox their kiddos from screen time? 

Contact and Resources from Andreina: 

• Follow Andreina on IG @toddlertvtrap
• Request 1:1 Screen Detox Support

Connect with Kristine:

• Email - [email protected]
• Instagram - @birth.injury.coach
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
• Subscribe to receive my weekly emails - https://mamaproject.myflodesk.com/mailinglist

October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. In this episode, I'm talking to all the moms who have experienced loss and are apart of this awful "club." Losing a baby is one of the most painful things we can experience, but I promise you that you do not have to go through it alone. 

Download the Bible App - Miscarriage/Loss Plans available 

Connect with Kristine:

• Email - [email protected]
• Instagram - @birth.injury.coach
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
• Subscribe to receive my weekly emails - https://mamaproject.myflodesk.com/mailinglist

Ladywell was born out of frustration, resilience, and a drive to do better. After years of being dismissed by doctors and struggling with hormone imbalances, painful periods, and fertility challenges, founder Ashley Rocha realized something was missing in women’s health. The solutions were either ineffective, outdated, or created by people who didn’t truly understand what women go through.

In this episode, we talk all about her personal experience that ultimately led to her creating her own company Ladywell, a supplement company who supports women during every life cycle from trying to conceive, to pregnancy, to postpartum, to menopause and beyond. 

Time stamps:

• 00:00 - Ashley's Bio & story
• 03:00 - PMS & PMDD
• 06:00 - Where do moms begin in their hormonal journey?
• 09:00 - Tracking your cycles  
• 10:00 Mom rage & our hormones
• 12:00 - How can we manage stress & regulate our emotions?
• 14:00 - Signs of PMDD or Perimenopause
• 19:00 - The role of herbs & functional supplements in supporting hormone balance
• 24:00 - Protecting our fertility 
• 28:00 - How stress affects our fertility 
• 31:00 - What is Ladywell? 

Contact and Resources from Ashley/Ladywell:

• Follow Ladywell on IG @getladywell
• Ladywell's Website
• Discount Code: mamaproject20

Connect with Kristine:

• Email - [email protected]
• Instagram - @birth.injury.coach
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
• Subscribe to receive my weekly emails - https://mamaproject.myflodesk.com/mailinglist