Mama Project Podcast | Faith, Family, Fitness
Welcome to the Mama Project Podcast! This podcast exists to help mamas reclaim their identity by offering unique strategies that support their physical and mental health during all seasons of motherhood - pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. The goal of this podcast is to supply you with tools & resources to guide you wherever you're at in your journey, offer inspirational stories from myself & guests, and ultimately educate and entertain you along the way. If you'd like to see more and connect, please follow me on Instagram @kristine.adele.fit and subscribe to my Mama Project YouTube channel by searching for Kristine Ziffra.
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 64
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
63: Finding Faith with Kris Callahan
Kris and I met in the Summer of 2020. She was looking to make some serious changes to her health and fitness journey. Little did I know that this would evolve into a beautiful friendship and that I w…
62: All About "Alpha"
What is the Alpha course? And who is it for?
"Alpha helps create a space for honest conversation around some of life’s biggest questions. It is designed to provide guests an opportunity to connect wi…
61: Healing Birth Injuries with Visceral Manipulation with PT & Doula Stefanie McMillin
Stefanie McMillin is a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist and Doula who is certified in Visceral Manipulation (VM). She is the owner of Full Circle Birth & Pelvic Health, Naperville’s trusted pelvic flo…
60: Coping with Pregnancy Loss
Grief isn't a linear process. There are still days/moments where I cry and feel really sad about no longer being pregnant. At the time of this episode being released, I should be 18 weeks pregnant. E…
59: The 5 F’s of Moving Forward with Divorce & Career Coach Ann Runkle Linker
After navigating her own divorce, Ann thought that there had to be a better way to get through such a wildly life-upending experience. She found herself helping others where she could, in between her…
58: My Missed Miscarriage Story
TW: Mention of loss, miscarriage, bleeding, blood clots
This is my own personal story and experience with a missed miscarriage. I share all of this in hopes that it can make someone else going throug…
57: Balancing Business & Motherhood with Katelyn Darkangelo
Katelyn Darkangelo is a Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach and business owner. She owns and operates a boutique fitness studio inside of her own home while raising her 3 year old daughter. In t…
56: The "Why" Behind My Rebrand
We're back!! After a brief hiatus, we are back with all new episodes, including a fresh new rebrand! In this episode, I talk all about the "why" behind the rebrand, including a brief look back into m…
55: Optimizing Your Hormone Health During Pregnancy & Postpartum with Taryn Keller
Have you ever been told that these things are just *normal* as a postpartum mom: mood swings, heavy/painful periods, anxiety, irritability, unexplained weight gain, bloating, hair loss, digestive iss…
54: Returning to Fitness with Prolapse
Getting diagnosed with prolapse can be very daunting to many women who aren't properly educated on the different complications that can happen as a result of pregnancy and childbirth. Prolapse affect…
53: Toddler Feeding & Picky Eating with @theminimedietitian Kathy O'Bryan
Do you often question how or what you are feeding your toddler? Do you waste time worrying about how much your toddler needs nutritionally? Are you eager for your toddler to try new foods and become …
52: 5 Ways to Combat Holiday Overwhelm & Overstimulation
Attending parties, buying gifts, wrapping presents, cooking meals, family time, baking cookies, seeing Christmas lights.....ALL THE THINGS! Christmastime is so fun and joyful, but can be equally over…
51: Dog & Tot Safety with Aileen Cronin
Bringing a new baby home is a huge adjustment for the entire family; yes, even your fur babies! While it is good to have a healthy understanding that our dog's world is about to change drastically, y…
50: Extended Breastfeeding & Toddler Weaning with Erin Harris
When you first start your breastfeeding journey, there are typically alot of resources at your disposal - lactation consultants, support groups, courses, podcasts, books, etc. Little by little you ge…
49: I Really Didn't Expect *This* About Motherhood...
Becoming a Mother is one of life's biggest transitions. So many aspects of your life change in an instant. Some are expected, while others happen when you least expect it. In this episode, I talk abo…
48: The Impact of Parenting on Relationships with Autumn Fowler
This is a must-listen for all parents! The transition to parenthood is one of the most challenging times on couples. Have you struggled with any of the following?:
Fair division of labor, carrying the…
47: CrossFit During Pregnancy & Postpartum with Katie Bacarella
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 pre…
46: "Bouncing Back" is the Exception, Not the Rule
"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 po…
45: Homeschool - Setting Yourself Up for Success with Nicole Angeles
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 k…
44: Our Potty Training Experience
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'…