Four years ago we had quite the transformational year: we sold our house, bought land in Wisconsin, sold my gym, got pregnant and became first time parents. And now here we are in 2026. And let me tell you, soooo much has happened that has made us change course. Are we still building a house in Wisconsin? Do I regret selling the gym? What's the plan?! In this episode, I give a bit of a life update and really an incredible testimony on what happens when we follow God's plan for our life instead of our own.

Connect with Kristine:

• Email - kristine@mamaprojectllc.com
• Instagram - @birth.injury.coach
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As a Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner and Certified Fertility Awareness Educator, Carly Hartwig provides expert advice and clean living tips to support the female reproductive system to get pregnant, avoid pregnancy, improve body literacy, and your overall health with natural and holistic strategies.

Her mission is to empower women with the knowledge and tools for optimal reproductive health. She is dedicated to enhancing ladies' reproductive health through clean living and education, especially when it comes down to their own menstrual cycle.

In this episode, Carly and I discuss all things FAM (Fertility Awareness Method) and how she empowers her clients to utilize this method to get pregnant, avoid pregnancy and truly get a sense of their overall health through tracking their fifth vital sign.

Time stamps:

• 00:00 - Carly's Bio & Story
• 07:00 - What is Fertility Awareness Method (FAM)?
• 11:00 - When do we ovulate?
• 13:00 - Can't I just go on birth control?
• 19:00 - What about painful periods or acne?
• 26:00 - Endometrios & PCOS
• 27:00 - What are the main misconceptions about FAM?
• 32:00 - What are fertility signs we can track?
• 39:00 - How do we know if we are ovulating?
• 40:00 - How would I avoid pregnancy if I am breastfeeding & not getting my period?
• 43:00 - What is an "optimal" cycle and what are some red flags?
• 47:00 - Our period as our fifth vital sign and indicator of our overall health
• 50:00 - What every woman should know about her cycle
• 51:00 - Transitioning to perimenopause
• 53:00 - Can cycle tracking help identify hormonal or reproductive health issues?
• 55:00 - Top tips for couples trying to conceive
• 59:00 - What is couples are struggling to conceive?
• 62:00 - Top tips for couples trying to avoid pregnancy
• 65:00 - The future of FAM

Contact and Resources from Carly:

• Follow Carly on IG @cleanlivingwithcarly
• Carly's Website: Request a free 30 min consult
• Carly's FAM 101 Webinar
• Read Your Body app
• The Fifth Vital Sign book

Connect with Kristine:

• Email - kristine@mamaprojectllc.com
• Instagram - @birth.injury.coach
• YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
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Pregnancy is hard. Pregnancy after loss, well, feels like a new level of hard. In this episode I talk all about how I've navigated an *unexpected* pregnancy after loss, first trimester symptoms, combating worry & anxiety and more. If you've struggled with loss or are worried about a future pregnancy after loss, I hope this episode offers you the hope and encouragement you need!

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