Mama Project Podcast | Faith, Family, Fitness

Katie Bacarella is a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist and P&PA coach who became who she needed after her first pregnancy & postpartum experience. She was an avid CrossFit athlete who, like me, was pretty surprised on how these seasons of pregnancy & postpartum impacted her athletic endeavors.  In this episode we talk all about how to adjust workouts during pregnancy, what a postpartum r...

"You'll bounce back in no time!" A common statement heard by moms everywhere. But in all honestly, it takes SO much longer than society and culture tells us to actually heal and feel like ourselves postpartum. In this episode, I talk about 7 reasons why you don't bounce back after you have a baby. Yes, some women return to their pre-pregnancy jeans at 3 months postpartum. And t...

Nicole Angeles is a veteran homeschool Mom of 7! In this episode, we talk about her personal experience with Homeschool as well as an expansive Q&A from my audience! Time Stamps Who was Nicole before kids? (00:00:00) Homeschool philosophy & starting her family (00:05:00) Why Homeschool? (00:8:00) Homeschool curriculum & learning types (00:15:00) Is there homework? (00:25:00) Homeschool...

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&qu...

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 T...

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 e...

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 seas...

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 t...

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!...

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 Con...

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 @eliza...

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!...

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 - kristine@mamaproj...

If you've been following me for a while you know I talk about life in different seasons.  While pregnancy & postpartum are indeed specific seasons of life, they aren't really temporary. The transformations that happen during this time are life-changing.  In this episode, I reflect on my past life experiences and talk about where I am at in my current season of life and how I really g...

We lose 40% of our girls from organized sport and activty by age 11. By the end of puberty, we have lost 64%. We know from the data that more than half of teen girls feel pressure to be perfect and worry about failing. Girls between the ages of 8 and 14 years old have been shown to have their confidence drop by 30%.  So what can we do about it? In this episode, I talk to fellow P&PA coach Kati...

Around 80% of women will have a baby sometime in their life and there is not a formal prehab or rehab process for them to follow. No matter how the baby is birthed (vaginal or cesarean), your core & pelvic floor deserve proper rehab.  In this episode I talk about practical things you actually CAN do before your 6 week visit, signs & symptoms of intolerance to look for and when it would be...

Starting solids with your little one can be really confusing! There is so much conflicting information out there lately for parents. Should I start with purees? What exactly is baby led weaning? Do I have to do that? In today's episode, Edwena Kennedy founder of My Little Eater gives very insightful information on this very topic! Connect with Kristine: Email - kristine@mamaprojectllc.com Ins...

I love how much fitness and business have in common. I have truly learned so much about being self employed the past 8 years, and it hasn't always been smooth sailing. In fact, most of the time it has been really challenging but also so rewarding at the same time!  In this episode, I talk about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship that I've learned these past 8 years and the important...

Holly Covas is a Medical Laboratory Science Program Director at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. After her two missed miscarriages, Holly was on a mission to find answers. During our discussion, we talk about many common causes of miscarriages, the type of blood tests you can request, how to advocate for yourself, and more!  You can find Holly on IG @ms_calitan or email Holly...

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...

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 Kr...

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 la...

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 postpart...

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 - @birth.injury.coach YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject Subscribe...

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 f...