Mama Project Podcast | Pregnancy, Postpartum, Motherhood

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
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
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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
• Subscribe to receive my weekly emails - https://bit.ly/mpemaillist

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
• Subscribe to receive my weekly emails - https://bit.ly/mpemaillist

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
• Subscribe to receive my weekly emails - https://bit.ly/mpemaillist

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
• Subscribe to receive my weekly emails - https://bit.ly/mpemaillist

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
• Subscribe to receive my weekly emails - https://bit.ly/mpemaillist

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
• Subscribe to receive my weekly emails - https://bit.ly/mpemaillist

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
• Subscribe to receive my weekly emails - https://bit.ly/mpemaillist

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 - kristine@mamaprojectllc.com
• Instagram - @kristine.adele.fit 
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
• Subscribe to receive my weekly emails - https://bit.ly/mpemaillist

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 - kristine@mamaprojectllc.com
• Instagram - @kristine.adele.fit 
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
• Subscribe to receive my weekly emails - https://bit.ly/mpemaillist

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 - kristine@mamaprojectllc.com
• Instagram - @kristine.adele.fit 
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
• Subscribe to receive my weekly emails - https://bit.ly/mpemaillist

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 - kristine@mamaprojectllc.com
• Instagram - @kristine.adele.fit 
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
• Subscribe to receive my weekly emails - https://bit.ly/mpemaillist

In this episode, I talk all about my personal experience with POP with Katelyn Darkangelo.

If you are suffering with POP or any other postpartum complication, please don't hesitate to ask for help! You can and WILL return to doing all the things you love, it just takes time, patience and a willingness to never give up even when symptoms appear again out of nowhere!

Feel free to email me at kristine@mamaprojectllc.com or contact me on IG @kristine.adele.fit.

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Connect with Kristine:

• Email - kristine@mamaprojectllc.com
• Instagram - @kristine.adele.fit 
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
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Motherhood is such a rewarding, challenging, wonderful journey. When you are a new mom, there are so many changes to get used to! Your schedule is not 100% your own anymore and every day you navigate feeding schedule, naps, etc! Finding time to work out becomes like a jigsaw puzzle! But it can happen! In this episode, I share different strategies and options that might work for you on how and where to get workouts in when you are a busy mom!

Connect with Kristine:

• Email - kristine@mamaprojectllc.com
• Instagram - @kristine.adele.fit 
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
• Subscribe to receive my weekly emails - https://bit.ly/mpemaillist

Is it still safe to race while you're pregnant? How soon after having a baby should you sign up for your next race?

In this episode, I interview fellow P&PA coach Katie Makris, owner of Pursuit Endurance! Six years ago, Katie struggled to find trustworthy information on how to keep swimming, biking, and running through pregnancy and postpartum. Now she created the programs that many women follow and trust to keep them going to the finish line!

If you are a triathlete/runner and curious how you can keep racing safely while you are pregnant or eager to get back in action postpartum, this podcast is for you!

You can find Katie on Instagram @_pursuit_endurance! Hope you enjoy the show!


Connect with Kristine:

• Email - kristine@mamaprojectllc.com
• Instagram - @kristine.adele.fit 
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
• Subscribe to receive my weekly emails - https://bit.ly/mpemaillist

Are you getting the help you deserve from your provider?

In this episode, I talk all about the issues we go through as females and not being supported by our doctors, physical therapists, and/or coaches and what steps need to be taken so that we can get the care and treatment we deserve!


Connect with Kristine:

• Email - kristine@mamaprojectllc.com
• Instagram - @kristine.adele.fit 
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
• Subscribe to receive my weekly emails - https://bit.ly/mpemaillist

"What you resist, persists."

Dr. Carrie Pagliano is a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist in the Washington DC area and has dedicated her profession to working with pregnant and postpartum athletes. When she became plagued with pelvic floor issues after her birth experiences, she became a trailblazer to figure out how exactly she was going to get back to doing all the things she loved, including running!

In this episode, we discuss the dos and don't of running during pregnancy and postpartum and the messy grey area in between. If you are an avid or even recreational runner, you do not want to miss this episode!

You can find Dr. Carrie on Instagram @carriepagliano and tune in to her Active Mom Postpartum podcast!



Connect with Kristine:

• Email - kristine@mamaprojectllc.com
• Instagram - @kristine.adele.fit 
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
• Subscribe to receive my weekly emails - https://bit.ly/mpemaillist

Are you a mom raising a daughter? Then this episode is for you! I talk all about the paradigm shift that I see happening today - exercise as a means to lose weight vs increase strength, demonizing food vs seeing food as fuel!

Moms are the nucleus of the entire family unit. When we begin to change the narrative at home, we become a better, healthier society overall!

Follow me on Instagram for more content @kristine.adele.fit


Connect with Kristine:

• Email - kristine@mamaprojectllc.com
• Instagram - @kristine.adele.fit 
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
• Subscribe to receive my weekly emails - https://bit.ly/mpemaillist