Mama Project Podcast | Faith, Family, Fitness

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 - [email protected]
• Instagram - @birth.injury.coach
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
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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 support team that got me to both the start and finish lines healthy! 

Lindsay Jana - my initial pelvic floor PT that helped me heal internally so I could function normally again 

Casey Thomas - strength coach who helped me get stronger and back to weight lifting confidently with prolapse 

Erin Ducat - chiropractor and pelvic rehab specialist who supported my goal of running and helped me become symptom free by September (9 months postpartum)

Katie - endurance coach who helped me start a running program even while I still had prolapse symptoms and progressed me to my half ironman training plan - couldn't have done this without you! 

Matthew - for all your support, encouragement and love the entire way. 

My parents - who helped with Evy so I could get my training in especially on the weekends! 

Anyone and everyone who sent messages of support & encouragement along the way - I appreciate you all!

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

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 talks about her own personal experience with PPD, when she got help, and how she utilizes her church community, friends, and family to lean on for 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

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 you if you are pregnant and want to breastfeed your baby, or newly postpartum and having a tough time. But please remember, no matter how you decide to feed your baby you are doing amazing mama!


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

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 painful periods, or are going through "the change" you won't want to miss out on this episode!

Resources Mentioned:

• Episode 6: From Employee to Entrepreneur: How to be a Boss Mom with Taryn Perry
• Taryn Perry

Connect with Kristine:

• Email - [email protected]
• Instagram - @birth.injury.coach
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
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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 or core dysfunction postpartum, please seek out a pelvic floor physical therapist in your area and a P&PA (pregnancy & postpartum athletcism) coach that can perform assessments to help your healing process!


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

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 are a pregnant or new mama who wants to know more about infant sleep or you are struggling with sleep in your home, don't hesitate to contact Maddie! She works 1:1 with families and will always do what works best for YOU and your family's individual sleep needs!

Again, you and find her on Instagram @swiftlytosleep or swiftlytosleep.com!





Connect with Kristine:

• Email - [email protected]
• Instagram - @birth.injury.coach
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
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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 truly needed to heal. 

You can find Olivia on Instagram @livwell.coaching and her website oliviadykescoaching.com!

Connect with Kristine:

• Email - [email protected]
• Instagram - @birth.injury.coach
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
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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 through it. And there's a name for it. Becoming a Mother is a journey and we are constantly experiencing everything for the first time. There's no right or wrong way to deal with these changes. But I think supporting Mothers in whatever season they are in, needs to become more of a priority.


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

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 prolapse journey and gave me the confidence, support, and strength to pursue training for my next 70.3!

Erin's clinic is located in Bloomingdale, IL and you can find her at www.ducatchiropractic.com!


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