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 would help Kris find her faith in Jesus.

In this episode, we talk all about Kris' journey; how she went from using drugs and alcohol as coping mechanisms, to now praying every single day and surrendering her life to be a follower of Jesus.

Time Stamps:

0:00 - Bio & childhood upbringing

6:00 - Thoughts about religion growing up

10:00 - Coping with obstacles & getting involved in drugs/addictive

13:00 - Starting her fitness journey

16:00 - Why she kept going back to drugs & alcohol

18:00 - When she made the decision to sell her franchise

22:00 - How motherhood changed her faith

25:00 - Hesitations & expectations of the Alpha course

29:00 - When her heart started to change

30:00 - Baptism & Going Public

35:00 - How her life has been impacted by finding faith

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 with one another while providing the opportunity to share thoughts, ideas, and opinions in a safe and caring environment. Alpha helps bring people together while providing the chance to encounter Jesus."

In this episode, I talk about my personal experience with Alpha as well as the key takeaways from several others who have also attended.

Alpha Resources:

• Find an Alpha course in your area
• Sign up for Alpha at Mission Church (Bloomingdale, IL)
• The People of God Sermon (watch the last 10 minutes to hear more about how I encouraged my friend Kris to attend Alpha and how it changed her life)

Connect with Kristine:

• Email - kristine@mamaprojectllc.com
• Instagram - @birth.injury.coach
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
• Subscribe to receive my weekly emails - https://mamaproject.myflodesk.com/mailinglist

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 floor therapy and doula service provider. They uniquely support women through the full circle of women’s health, including conception, fertility, pregnancy, labor, recovery, and beyond.

The technique of visceral manipulation works to restore the normal motion that happens around the organs and tissues around it. Simply put, with this therapy Stefanie has healed countless postpartum issues like prolapse, diastasis and incontinence in a matter of a few sessions.

Intrigued to learn more? You have to give this episode a listen!

Time stamps:

• 00:00 - Stefanie's Bio
• 07:00 - What is VM?
• 14:00 - Traditional Pelvic Floor PT vs VM
• 20:00 - Postpartum prolapse prevalence
• 28:00 - Recurrent birth injuries with subsequent pregnancies
• 35:00 - Getting "cleared" at 6 weeks shouldn't be by your OB
• 41:00 - What if my PT isn't certified in VM?
• 45:00 - Tummy tucks and healing diastasis recti
• 47:00 - Is it possible to reverse prolapse?
• 49:00 - How VM can help the menstrual cycle (heavy bleeding, endo, PCOS
• 51:00 - Unexplained fertility
• 55:00 - Physiological birth & why she became a Doula
• 1:00 - VM for Pelvic Floor PTs
• 1:03 - Finding a VM provider

Contact and Resources from Stefanie:

• Follow Stefanie on IG @doctor_stefanie
• Learn About Stefanie's Services
• Find a VM Provider

Connect with Kristine:

• Email - kristine@mamaprojectllc.com
• Instagram - @birth.injury.coach
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
• Subscribe to receive my weekly emails - https://mamaproject.myflodesk.com/mailinglist