Mama Project Podcast | Faith, Family, Fitness

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 listened to on audible at followed to a T. 

In this episode, I talk all about our personal potty training experience including:

-why we decided to start at 20 months 

-the method we used 

-struggles we faced early on 

-potty training must haves 

and so much more! If you are in a potty training season of life, take a listen! 

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• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
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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's work at www.jamieglowacki.com and follow her on IG @jamie.glowacki.

Time Stamps:

• Bio & how Jamie became the "poop lady" (00:00)
•  Potty training in social media (07:00)
• "Wait until they're ready" (09:00)
• Signs of readiness & the ideal time to start (11:00)
• Parenting opinions & what not to do before PT (16:00)
• "Boys are harder than girls" (18:00)
• Different PT methods (21:00)
• Pull Ups & PT taking 1-2 years (23:00)
• Using rewards (26:00)
• How much time does it take to PT? (27:00)
• Biggest struggles parents experience (29:00)
• Withholding vs constipation (33:00)
• Night time training (28:00)
• Working with daycares and other providers (40:00)
• Dads helping with PT (44:00)
• How couples can support each other (48:00)
• Biggest advice for parents starting to PT (51:00)

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

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! 

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

Motherhood changes us. Yet so many are resistant to that change or have the naive belief that they are hellbent on not changing once they become a Mom.

I knew Motherhood was going to change me, but I had no idea that it would literally impact every single piece of me. In this episode, I talk with fellow P&PA coach Lauren Mullikin about this very topic and what Moms can do to navigate this season of life.

Key Topics:

• Lauren's bio & journey (00:00)
• SPD during pregnancy (20:00)
• Hypertonic PF & Kegels (26:00)
• Working out at 4 weeks postpartum (29:00)
• Strength training during pregnancy & postpartum (32:00)
• The "Shoulds" of Motherhood & feelings of failure (35:00)
• Getting over mom guilt & avoiding burnout (37:00)
• Values & beliefs, creating time for yourself (39:00)
• Body image & expectation management (44:00)
• The value of rest (47:00)
• Consistency is key (50:00)
• Working Moms vs SAHM (57:00)

Follow Lauren on IG @purefortitude   

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

Our current society and culture is notorious for making moms feel guilty everywhere for a variety of reasons. I should be nursing my baby, but breastfeeding is hard for me. I should be laying the baby down in the crib but they won't sleep anywhere but on me. I should give the baby solid food but I'm terrified that they will choke. 

The list goes on and on. In this episode, I go against the grain and talk about how motherhood is NOT a competition, unlike everything you see on social media. 

Bottom Line: If it works for you and your family, it doesn't need to make sense to anyone else. Period.

Connect with Kristine:

• Email - [email protected]
• Instagram - @birth.injury.coach
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
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Ashton Koelmoss is a fellow P&PA coach and mom to 3 beautiful earthside boys and 1 angel baby. In this episode we talk all about how all seasons of motherhood have impacted her life, from trying to concieve, navigated a 16 week loss and gaining the courage to try again. Ashton is a true inspiration to so many and I really hope you feel her passion come through when you listen to this episode!

You can find more about Ashton by heading to her IG @resilient.mama.fitness or her webiste www.resilientmamafitness.com.

Connect with Kristine:

• Email - [email protected]
• Instagram - @birth.injury.coach
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
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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, follow this link: https://bit.ly/mamamethodapp2


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

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 Aaliyah in Action. 

Follow Liz on IG @elizabethmayce and @aaliyahinaction and find more information at aaliyahinaction.org. 

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

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 mass but also bone density as you age!


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

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!


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