24: A Dad's Perspective with Matthew Ziffra

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 recommendations I made during the episode:

(affiliate links present)

Travel Stroller: https://a.co/d/hTNQLQy

Boppy Carrier: https://a.co/d/c5QabaF

Lille Carrier: https://a.co/d/dMBhEjx

Lavender Waste Disposal Bags: https://a.co/d/1bJ71wN

Travel Convertible Seat: https://bit.ly/42ZKM30

Car Seat Bag: https://a.co/d/dVbK9xk

Guava Pack & Play: https://a.co/d/9cTHHIu

Blackout Covers: https://a.co/d/iNDTpFB

Slumberpod: https://a.co/d/jgoc109

Hiccapop: https://a.co/d/1h1vujx

Connect with Kristine:

• Email - kristine@mamaprojectllc.com
• Instagram - @birth.injury.coach
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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: https://bit.ly/3wKKnp6


Connect with Kristine:

• Email - kristine@mamaprojectllc.com
• Instagram - @birth.injury.coach
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
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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 & coaching, she was really disgruntled by the lack of information available for pregnant and postpartum athletes. 

Struggling with her own mental health and a misdiagnosed diastatsis recti, she ultimately became who we all needed in developing the first edition of the Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism Coach Course while she was pregnant with her second son. 

If you are a high achieving woman who doesn't want to put their own aspirations and dreams on the back burner just because you are now a mom, this episode is for you! 

You can find Brianna on Instagram @brianna.battles and at www.briannabattles.com or www.thepregnantandpostpartumathlete.com.

You can also find Brianna’s podcast on Apple or Spotify, The Practice Brave Podcast.

Connect with Kristine:

• Email - kristine@mamaprojectllc.com
• Instagram - @matrescence.mentor
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
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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 pregnancy, and the low of lows postpartum. While we all have unique experiences of our own journeys, I hope that some of what I shared will resonate with you in some way. 

Connect with Kristine:

• Email - kristine@mamaprojectllc.com
• Instagram - @kristine.adele.fit 
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
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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 - @kristine.adele.fit 
• 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 - kristine@mamaprojectllc.com
• Instagram - @kristine.adele.fit 
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
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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 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 - kristine@mamaprojectllc.com
• Instagram - @kristine.adele.fit 
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
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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 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 - kristine@mamaprojectllc.com
• Instagram - @kristine.adele.fit 
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
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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 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 - kristine@mamaprojectllc.com
• Instagram - @kristine.adele.fit 
• 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 - kristine@mamaprojectllc.com
• Instagram - @kristine.adele.fit 
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
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