Best Kristine Ziffra Mama Project Podcasts (2025)

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57: Balancing Business & Motherhood with Katelyn Darkangelo 51:29

5d ago51:29

51:29

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 this episode we talk about how she has balanced running her business while being a mom the past 3 years and how it has changed and evolved throughout th…

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56: The "Why" Behind My Rebrand 24:00

24d ago24:00

24:00

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 my faith journey. I'm excited about the fresh energy and ideas that have been put on my heart and look forward to bringing even more insightful guests w…

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55: Optimizing Your Hormone Health During Pregnancy & Postpartum with Taryn Keller 54:34

4M ago54:34

54:34

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 issues, etc? Taryn Keller is a Functional Nutrition Practitioner who helps moms reclaim their health & discover the root cause of their symptoms through f…

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54: Returning to Fitness with Prolapse 40:57

5M ago40:57

40:57

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 affects 50% of women at some point in their life span. So why is it not talked about? We have so many pre-natal visits yet not one single visit is dedicated …

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53: Toddler Feeding & Picky Eating with @theminimedietitian Kathy O'Bryan 52:15

5M ago52:15

52:15

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 a more adventurous eater? Are you tired of making separate meals for the family? Then this episode is for you! I talk to Kathy O'Bryan, a Pediatric Die…

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52: 5 Ways to Combat Holiday Overwhelm & Overstimulation 24:22

5M ago24:22

24:22

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 overwhelming, exhausting, and overstimulating - especially for Moms! We tend to carry a lot of the mental load when it comes to doing it all, and we don't …

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51: Dog & Tot Safety with Aileen Cronin 56:17

6M ago56:17

56:17

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, you don't need to feel uncertain or overwhelmed by a new baby joining your family. In this episode, I talk with Aileen Cronin, a dog trainer and the fou…

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50: Extended Breastfeeding & Toddler Weaning with Erin Harris 55:52

6M ago55:52

55:52

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 get the hang of this whole breastfeeding thing and your goal is to make it to at least a year. And then your baby hits the big ONE and there's no sign of…

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49: I Really Didn't Expect This About Motherhood... 42:47

7M ago42:47

42:47

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 about all the unexpected ways we are impacted by Motherhood. Connect with Kristine: Email - [email protected] Instagram - @birth.injury.coach Yo…

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48: The Impact of Parenting on Relationships with Autumn Fowler 48:09

7M ago48:09

48:09

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 mental load, the roommate phase, prioritizing your relationship, making time for date nights, etc? Then this episode is for you! In this episode I ta…

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47: CrossFit During Pregnancy & Postpartum with Katie Bacarella 54:39

8M ago54:39

54:39

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 …

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46: "Bouncing Back" is the Exception, Not the Rule 35:59

8M ago35:59

35:59

"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…

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45: Homeschool - Setting Yourself Up for Success with Nicole Angeles 1:36:53

8M ago1:36:53

1:36:53

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…

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44: Our Potty Training Experience 37:31

9M ago37:31

37:31

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…

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43: "Oh Crap, Potty Training" with Author Jamie Glowacki 54:22

9M ago54:22

54:22

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 …

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42: 10 Parallels in Motherhood & Fitness 39:51

9M ago39:51

39:51

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 mot…

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41: Adjusting Your Expectations in Motherhood with Lauren Mullikin 1:08:51

9M ago1:08:51

1:08:51

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 to…

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40: Motherhood is Not a Competition 37:28

10M ago37:28

37:28

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 …

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39: Navigating Fitness, Business & Life After Loss with Ashton Koehlmoos 58:36

11M ago58:36

58:36

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 …

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38: Five Truths About Prolapse 22:59

12M ago22:59

22:59

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, fo…

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37: Stillbirth Support & Prevention with Liz O'Donnell 53:51

12M ago53:51

53:51

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 Aali…

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36: Why Women Need Strength Training 23:33

1y ago23:33

23:33

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 ma…

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35: Red Flags in Pelvic Floor PT with Sapna Patel 43:44

1y ago43:44

43:44

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! Co…

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34: Every Season Serves a Purpose 32:25

1y ago32:25

32:25

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…

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33: Encouraging Young Females to Stay Active Through "Girls Who Lead" with Katie Doerksen 50:47

1y ago50:47

50:47

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 t…

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32: What Rehab Looks Like Before Your 6 Week Postpartum Visit 29:31

1y ago29:31

29:31

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 into…

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31: Baby Led Feeding with Edwena Kennedy from My Little Eater 58:39

1y ago58:39

58:39

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 Kris…

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30: 8 Lessons Learned in 8 Years of Entrepreneurship 34:58

1y ago34:58

34:58

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 learne…

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29: Common Causes of Miscarriage with Holly Covas 35:12

1y ago35:12

35:12

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! Yo…

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28: Tips for Traveling with Your Baby/Toddler 24:35

1y ago24:35

24:35

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 recommendation…

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27: Matrescence & Being a Millennial Mom 29:37

1+ y ago29:37

29:37

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: …

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26: Building a Brand While Raising Babies with Brianna Battles 1:07:41

1+ y ago1:07:41

1:07:41

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 & coac…

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25: The Highs & Lows of Body Image 40:50

1+ y ago40:50

40:50

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 pregn…

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24: A Dad's Perspective with Matthew Ziffra 37:46

1+ y ago37:46

37:46

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://ww…

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23: Ironman 70.3 Florida Race Recap 42:48

1+ y ago42:48

42:48

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…

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22: Coping with Postpartum Depression as an Athlete & Mom of 5 with Katie Larsen 43:16

1+ y ago43:16

43:16

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 talk…

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21: 5 Lies You Are Told About Breastfeeding (& Happy 1st Birthday Evelynn!) 31:18

1+ y ago31:18

31:18

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 y…

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20: The Powerful Impact of Nutrition on Hormone Health with Taryn Perry 54:20

1+ y ago54:20

54:20

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 painf…

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19: Postpartum Return to Exercise Timeline 23:25

1+ y ago23:25

23:25

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 o…

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18: Sleep Training Secrets with Pediatric Sleep Consultant Maddie Gaffney 59:20

1+ y ago59:20

59:20

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…

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17: Coaches Need Coaches - Olivia's Journey with Prolapse and Postpartum Depression 47:07

1+ y ago47:07

47:07

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…

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16: Losing & Finding Yourself Again in Motherhood 26:36

1+ y ago26:36

26:36

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 …

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15: The Importance of Chiropractic & Pelvic Rehab with Dr Erin Ducat 42:33

1+ y ago42:33

42:33

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 prolap…

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14: All About POP (Pelvic Organ Prolapse) 41:51

1+ y ago41:51

41:51

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 agai…

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13: Fitting Fitness into Mom Life 33:54

2y ago33:54

33:54

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 a…

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12: Racing During Pregnancy & Postpartum with Katie Makris 43:14

2y ago43:14

43:14

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…

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11: When It's Time To Get A Second Opinion 19:54

2y ago19:54

19:54

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 - [email protected] In…

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10: Running During Pregnancy & Postpartum with Pelvic Floor PT Dr. Carrie Pagliano 49:09

2y ago49:09

49:09

"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 …

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9: Paradigm Shift - Raising Daughters to Take Up More Space 20:44

2y ago20:44

20:44

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…

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8: The Truth About Postpartum Recovery with Katelyn Darkangelo 55:33

2y ago55:33

55:33

Katelyn Darkangelo is a fellow Pregnancy & Postpartum coach, owner of FIGR gym in Michigan and girl mom! In this episode, we talk about all things postpartum including what to do and not do the first 6 weeks, how your 6-week checkup doesn't mean you should jump back into your pre-pregnancy workouts, and when you'll actually feel "normal" again. If …

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