Today I chat with Carla Esparza, a pioneer female fighter in the MMA world and 2 time UFC champion, about her history as a fighter and how it's shifted as she's entered motherhood in the past year. We chat about what training looked like during pregnancy and her current plan to postpartum. Above all, Carla exemplifies the meaning of athletic maturity as she is patient with the process of returning to sport with a lifetime of athleticism as the goal. Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share in IG stories and tag me @ brianna.battles Training BJJ during pregnancy and postpartum? Check out the workshop: https://go.briannabattles.com/combat-workshop-registration   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Athlete brain is a really great attribute to have… and it can also be what breaks you. Today I explore the different ways athlete brain can show up in our lives and how to navigate it in different seasons. Leveraging and adapting to athlete brain is ultimately what leads us to the athletic maturity we seek and need in our lives. Every season of life is an opportunity to learn and become. I also share how I overcame my toxic self (let me know if you try it!). Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share in IG stories and tag me @brianna.battles Pregnant? My training program for pregnancy is here: briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete Postpartum? My 8-week postpartum athlete training program is here: https://www.briannabattles.com/8weeks   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Today I have Kaitlin Martin, aka mommygrappler, join me as we chat about her introduction to the sport of BJJ and navigating two pregnancies and postpartum in her 17 years in the sport. She offers great insight into how to approach training during pregnancy and her re-introduction to the sport postpartum. Kaitlin has competed and placed in many prestigious competitions, including Masters World, Pans, and American Nationals. I appreciate her insight into the sport and her process through different seasons! Find her on Instagram at @mommygrappler. Find the BJJ During Pregnancy and Postpartum Workshop here: https://go.briannabattles.com/combat-workshop-registration Looking for a postpartum return to exercise program? Check out the 8-Week Postpartum Athlete Training Program: https://go.briannabattles.com/8-week-postpartum-athlete-training-program   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Through the flurry of information and extremes disguised as “healthy” that come around on the internet every January, what do we actually need to focus on? I tell you all you need to know in this pod… spoiler, it’s the basics. Drink your water, get sleep, lift, and eat balanced meals. It’s not sexy, but the fundamentals work and are what’s sustainable. Not another fad diet, detox, or magical sauna visit. I’m here for all of your down-to-earth health and fitness info for pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Need a solid fitness routine in 2024? Join the Practice Brave Fitness Program: https://briannabattles.com/practicebrave Join the FREE Pregnant & Postpartum Athlete Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/141211206516734   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

What goals do you have for your business in 2024? In this episode, I give my top business tips to help get the ideas turning for your Q1. Some of the tips include… Hiring the help for the role that is blocking you from making progress. Shoot your shot at networking and connecting with your community Invest in yourself Take action and gather feedback Entrepreneurship connects with your coach brain …And more!   Get your coaching where you want it to go in 2024. Learn more about Practice Brave Business here: https://briannabattles.com/practice-brave-business Join the team! Learn about becoming a Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Jiu Jitsu is something I didn’t expect to be a part of my life as an adult, but it has been such a valuable and meaningful sport to be a part of, especially since moving to Idaho. I feel like I truly fell in love with BJJ when I was a blue belt and now I have recently been promoted to purple belt. There is a growing population of pregnant and postpartum moms who want to be on and return to the mat. I’ve been working hard at building out P&PA Combat to bring more information about training during these seasons. More to come! Learn more with the The BJJ During Pregnancy & Postpartum Workshop! Available for purchase here: http://briannabattles.com/combat-workshop   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Fertility is a topic that can come with a lot of complicated and mixed emotions. In this episode, Dr. Sasha Hakman covers all things fertility and her role in helping women through a variety of circumstances, as well as offering an in-depth understanding of all the variables of infertility. Dr. Hakman’s goal is to make her experience with her patients as less intimidating as possible and make them feel as comfortable as can. As coaches, we need better support and resources for our clients experiencing fertility struggles. Listening to this episode will help give you a starting point of understanding and a broader base of knowledge moving forward with your clients. About Dr. Hakman: Dr. Sasha Hakman is a distinguished highly awarded physician with dual board certifications in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) as well as Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI). In addition to her commitment to patients through her devotion to the latest evidence-based research, Dr. Hakman is passionate about educating through mentorships with residents and fellows and using social media to educate online viewers about reproduction, including being a member of the BabyCenter medical advisory board. She also serves on the American Board of OBGYN as a subject matter expert for REI board certification. Dr. Hakman has a background in genetics research where she has investigated the intricate genetics of Müllerian anomalies, focusing her studies on MRKH (Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser) syndrome – a rare condition where women are born without a uterus. Dr. Hakman also has a strong background in lifestyle medicine and an unwavering commitment to her patient’s overall well-being. Join the team! Learn about becoming a Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Today I bring on my husband, Jared, who recently got his black belt in Jiu Jitsu. He has been doing BJJ for 20 years and has been a catalyst for our entire family joining. We chat about all of the various benefits personally, athletically, and mentally that our family has attained through participating in this sport, including aiding in Jared's law enforcement career. Every time you do Jiu Jitsu, you learn something- there is an array of different skill levels, backgrounds, and experiences in the same room and it teaches you how to react in different controlled and uncontrolled situations and environments. BJJ has been a constant in our lives and will want it to continue to be there. We hope more families will choose to participate in it! Join me for a Jiu Jitsu During Pregnancy & Postpartum Workshop on November 16. Register here: https://go.briannabattles.com/combat-workshop-registration   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

P&PA Coach and seasoned business owner Rachel Graves joins me today as she tells her story of entering into the fitness industry, opening a successful gym, and then being forced to pivot after C-19, all while being pregnant and having her son. Postpartum was a difficult and pinnacle time for Rachel as she took time off to truly figure out what was next. Ultimately, she landed on opening a space above her garage where she serves women in all stages of life with devoted, amazing clients. Rachel talks about what it takes to build strong relationships and connections with clients that want to keep coming back for years to come, as well as connecting with other practitioners in the area to give your clients the best possible care that can get. Rachel is an example of true endurance in entrepreneurship, as well as using her Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Certification to level up the great work she was already doing. Join us! Enrollment for Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism is now open for a limited time: https://go.pregnancyandpostpartumathleticism.com/ppa-coach-sale   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Today, I draw back the curtain on the creation of my coaching certification, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism: the good, the bad, and the ugly. I put my heart and soul into the creation of not only this course, but this movement for better serving female athletes through seasons of pregnancy and postpartum. And I knew it was going to be big. The certification grew and evolved as I did and as more research was surfacing - and, I will continue to update this course in the future as things change. That is what makes this course different. So, take a stroll down memory lane with me as I tell the untold story of the creation of Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. To all of the current P&PA Coaches, thank you for all of the work you do. To the future coaches, we hope you will join us! Enrollment is now open for a limited time: https://go.pregnancyandpostpartumathleticism.com/ppa-coach-sale   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

This question was asked by a young man in his 20s one day at Jiu Jitsu. What a simple sentiment… is it hard? Is it hard having a baby? Is it hard coming back after having a baby? The answer is… It’s just different. You’re adjusting to a whole new version of yourself. And yes, it’s hard. Listen to this episode for perspective and exploration on this question. Female athletes deserve better information on pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Join the waitlist to become a Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach: briannabattles.com/waitlist Pregnant? My training program for pregnancy is here: briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete Postpartum? My 8-week postpartum athlete training program is here: https://www.briannabattles.com/8weeks   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

You’re pregnant… now what? Today, Heather and I chat about what you really need to know about adjusting your training during pregnancy. Pregnancy is a season of different and our training needs to reflect that. It’s not forever, it’s just for now. In this episode, we discuss: Checking in with your mindset and managing your Athlete Brain Why we need coaches to understand the variables of pregnancy Sifting through the misinformation you see online such as “don’t get your heart rate above 140bpm” Breath strategies for exercise Tips for managing pubic symphysis   Check out the Pregnant Athlete Training Program: https://go.pregnancyandpostpartumathleticism.com/pregnancy The waitlist for enrollment in Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism is open now! Join to save $500: briannabattles.com/waitlist   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Today I talk candidly with Dr. Carrie Pagliano about all things pelvic health and women’s health and fitness. The field of pelvic health and pregnancy and postpartum fitness is evolving. Now is a better time than ever for PTs and Coaches to collaborate and help connect the dots for their clients. More women are in the gym lifting, more are becoming more vocal about core + pelvic health symptoms, and more need our support. We also chat about pelvic organ prolapse and pessaries and when and why to incorporate them into your tool belt for treatment. Pessaries are an excellent option for support for women experiencing pelvic organ prolapse symptoms. Listen for more! More about Carrie: Dr. Carrie J. Pagliano has been a dynamic leader in the areas of women’s/pelvic health for nearly 25 years. Dr. Pagliano received her Masters in Physical Therapy from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia in 1999 and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2007. Dr. Pagliano is a double Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics and Women’s Health. Join the waitlist for Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism and save. Enrollment opens Oct 2023: briannabattles.com/waitlist   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Today I chat with Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist and colleague Munira Hudani about all things Diastasis Recti. Diastasis Recti is a hot topic online with a lot of confusion. Munira clears all the confusion and gives us the real deal and what we really need to know. Diastasis Recti, or the separation of the rectus muscles at the linea alba, is a normal adaptation during pregnancy. The healing postpartum is subjective and everyone’s healing timeline is different. Listen to learn more about Diastasis from Munira. Munira Hudani, is a registered physiotherapist who graduated with a Master in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto in 2009. She developed a passion for Pelvic Health Physiotherapy with a special interest in Women’s health. Her extensive post-graduate training in pelvic floor muscle dysfunction allows her to treat urinary dysfunction, bowel dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, and chronic pelvic pain. She has also helped countless women recover from pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain, perineal pain, and postpartum core muscle weakness including abdominal muscle separation. To learn more about Diastasis Recti and how to apply these principles to your pregnant + postpartum clients, join the waitlist for Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism (and save $500): briannabattles.com/waitlist   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

“Athlete Brain” is a term I coined around 9 years ago that describes that inner-drive to do more, push harder. It’s a great trait to have. It’s better when we leverage it to work for us, not against us. Athlete brain is what drives us in sports and fitness, but it can be utilized and applied to any aspect of our lives. It most recently has be applicable to me as I’ve trained hard for BJJ Worlds, undergoing a weight cut and vigorous training schedule. But it also has applied to my business, mom life, and every aspect of my life where I want to be a high performer. As coaches, athletes need people who get them see them - especially those who experience athlete brain during seasons of pregnancy and postpartum. The waitlist is open! Learn about becoming a Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach here: briannabattles.com/waitlist MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Jenn Fiddler’s story is inspiring AF. After experiencing a vertebral artery dissection during a BJJ training session, resulting in multiple strokes and a posterior fossa decompressive craniectomy (surgery removing a part of her skull), Jenn has started over again from post-surgery recovery all the way to preparing to compete at BJJ Worlds with me. It’s taught her just how strong she really is and how much she can handle. This truly showcases what you can do when you practice brave in the face of adversity, as well as what awesome things moms are capable of. Thank you to Jenn for sharing your story. Join the waitlist to become a Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach here: briannabattles.com/waitlist Join the FREE Pregnant & Postpartum Athlete Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/141211206516734   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

You asked and I answered. Here’s what my life is looking like right now in a season of being in a cut, training for BJJ Worlds, and how I got to what I consider the healthiest in my life. This process of figuring out how to share all of this in a healthy, helpful way has been interesting and I appreciate the support that has been poured out with this. The changes I am sharing today has been years in the making - and I am proud of how far I have come. This is the place I want to be with all aspects of my health. Need flexible yet effective workouts? Join the Practice Brave Fitness Program here: https://briannabattles.com/practicebrave.   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

The pendulum swing of health and fitness is real - but what if we found the messy middle? I’m currently prepping for Jiu Jitsu Worlds and it has required me to be aware of my data as I need to make my weight class. And, for the first time in my life, I’m neutral about it. I’m not obsessing over the scale or toxic about tracking my macros. It’s freeing and so nice to be in a place where I can be completely neutral about it. This is the first time in my life I have been able to do this. This conversation is an extremely nuanced one and I hope as I continue dripping out content on this topic that it can develop and expand more and more. It’s okay to have your goals or not have goals. It’s okay to want to fuel for performance or be in a season of doing just enough to get by. I get that and I see you. The goal is to find the middle ground where we can be neutral about whatever we choose to do with our bodies. Need flexible yet effective workouts? Join the Practice Brave Fitness Program here: https://briannabattles.com/practicebrave. Join the FREE Pregnant & Postpartum Athlete Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/141211206516734   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Get ready, because this is going to be an emotional one… The decision to have a second baby seemed like an overwhelming decision after the traumatic and extremely hard experience I had with my first birth and postpartum. But, through time, I felt ready and found what I had control over and was able to turn it into a beautiful, empowering experience.   I dive into what taking control with my second birth looked like by having an elective, gentle cesarean (the first time this happened for my hospital) and how everything was so different the second time around - the birth experience and postpartum was different, Chance was different, and I was a different person.   Every day I am so grateful we took the chance to have Chance - it was truly a second chance in every way.   Pregnant? My training program for pregnancy is here: briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete   Postpartum? My 8-week postpartum athlete training program is here: https://www.briannabattles.com/8weeks

Today, I have Heather join me as we talk about what our life and fitness is like post-babies and what we think a well-rounded fitness program for women should look like for a lifetime of athleticism. We strongly believe that athleticism does not end when motherhood begins, OR after we’re done having our babies, and especially so as we age. We don’t buy into age being a factor that stops us, but rather an opportunity to continue doing our fitness as long as possible (like my mom, Sharon). The Practice Brave Fitness Program is designed to give you the well-rounded fitness that you want and need for a full, strong life. It’s a program created based on how we live. Maybe you have a background in dance and CrossFit like Heather and are feeling lost as to what to do next - The Practice Brave Fitness program bridges that gap and gives you the sustainable, reliable programming you want and need. We also chat about how cool to have our kids be involved in our fitness and see it be a normal part of life. They get to see us become stronger and work hard - and they need to see us doing it. We are in it for the long game. That means we learn how to start over again and again as life gets lifey. Join The Practice Brave Fitness Program: https://briannabattles.com/practicebrave Join the FREE Pregnant & Postpartum Athlete Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/141211206516734   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Recently, I had a complaint about my Pregnant Athlete Training Program that the workouts repeated and that it lacked variation. That’s the point - we test and retest and same basic movements over time to make progress and gain strength. Programming for a lifetime of athleticism isn’t about randomized, all high-intensity workouts. Those can be sprinkled in, but what we’re looking for is supporting your lifestyle, goals, and overall health. Sometimes that can get boring. It’s doing the same stuff over and over (and over) again. Commit to it being a little boring sometimes. Treat your workouts like you’re training for something and you’ll begin to make progress. Pregnant? My training program for pregnancy is here: briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete Postpartum? My 8-week postpartum athlete training program is here: https://www.briannabattles.com/8weeks     MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Today, I chat with professional triathlete Lara Gruden all about her pregnancy as an elite athlete and her plans for returning postpartum. Lara has an incredible sense of athletic maturity and has chosen the path of intention over intensity. She sees the big picture and is grateful for the opportunity of growth this pregnancy has given her and has been working hard on the mindset shift from comparing with other athlete’s pregnancies to focusing on what she is choosing to do and what is best for her. Need help adjusting exercise in pregnancy? Get the FREE Guide I created with Heather Osby. Specific exercise substitutions plus guidance on how to change up your workouts in each trimester. briannabattles.com/adjust Ready to return to exercise postpartum? This FREE guide helps you begin to rehab your core + pelvic floor and build a solid foundation so that you can safely return to the exercise you love. briannabattles.com/6weeks   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

With my oldest, Cade, turning 10, I’ve been reflecting on my last 10 years of motherhood and I wanted to honor and acknowledge that with 10 lessons that I’ve learned. I’ve been a process of evolving and becoming over the years. Cade is the reason I do what I do, why I have my business, this podcast, all of it. It has all because of the process of becoming his mom. Here’s to celebrating him and all we’ve become in the last 10 years. Join the FREE Pregnant & Postpartum Athlete Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/141211206516734 Need help adjusting exercise in pregnancy? Get the FREE Guide I created with Heather Osby. Specific exercise substitutions plus guidance on how to change up your workouts in each trimester. briannabattles.com/adjust Ready to return to exercise postpartum? This FREE guide helps you begin to rehab your core + pelvic floor and build a solid foundation so that you can safely return to the exercise you love. briannabattles.com/6weeks   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Today is a special episode where I interview my firstborn, Cade, who is turning the big 10! Cade is a fierce, special kid who sparked the creation of literally what I do now helping pregnant + postpartum athletes. All I do as a coach and CEO of Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism™ started with his pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience. Cade is an incredible athlete with an awesome work ethic and he shares all about how it’s going with his favorite sports, his friends, how he handles losing, and what he likes most about his family. Even with his competitive personality, Cade has learned how to manage his athlete brain even at his young age and is a leader to his peers and teammates. Join the FREE Pregnant & Postpartum Athlete Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/141211206516734 Need help adjusting exercise in pregnancy? Get the FREE Guide I created with Heather Osby. Specific exercise substitutions plus guidance on how to change up your workouts in each trimester. briannabattles.com/adjust Ready to return to exercise postpartum? This FREE guide helps you begin to rehab your core + pelvic floor and build a solid foundation so that you can safely return to the exercise you love. briannabattles.com/6weeks   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Today I’m joined by Kristi Vaccaro, P&PA Coach and owner of FIT LV Fitness & Nutrition Coaching, chatting about going from obsessive and extreme to balanced and sustainable with our nutrition and overcoming diet culture in the process. We’ve seen the pendulum swing from never track anything and do whatever you want to extreme and meticulous tracking with no wiggle room. Kristi helps to find the strategic middle ground so your nutrition is serving you, not taking away from your life. Kristi has been helping coach me as I’ve entered into the competition space for BJJ (a weight-based sport) and has helped me do it in a healthy, sustainable way, after years of not really needing or wanting to track or weigh. We all have different seasons of tracking more or less, but each have their place in the lifetime of athleticism we’re pursuing. Finding the middle ground is key. Join the FREE Pregnant & Postpartum Athlete Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/141211206516734 Need help adjusting exercise in pregnancy? Get the FREE Guide I created with Heather Osby. Specific exercise substitutions plus guidance on how to change up your workouts in each trimester. briannabattles.com/adjust Ready to return to exercise postpartum? This FREE guide helps you begin to rehab your core + pelvic floor and build a solid foundation so that you can safely return to the exercise you love. briannabattles.com/6weeks Need flexible yet effective workouts? Join the Practice Brave Fitness Program here: https://briannabattles.com/practicebrave.   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Happy 65th birthday to my amazing mom, Sharon! She is an inspiration to many and today she shares her story of finding fitness later in life (we’re talking 50s) after overcoming a challenging past of living in survival mode and working all the time to support me and my sister. Lifting weights was not the norm for my mom’s generation and is only now becoming more of a mainstream activity. Sharon proves that athleticism does not have an expiration date and that you can start at any age to get strong and lift heavy. She just went viral for a video of her deadlifting 200lbs for 5… no big deal. We talk about how important and needed it is to be strong through not only motherhood, but grandmotherhood and as we age. She’s living her best life doing CrossFit, biking, hiking, skiing, Pickleball, and more. Join the FREE Pregnant & Postpartum Athlete Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/141211206516734 Need help adjusting exercise in pregnancy? Get the FREE Guide I created with Heather Osby. Specific exercise substitutions plus guidance on how to change up your workouts in each trimester. briannabattles.com/adjust Ready to return to exercise postpartum? This FREE guide helps you begin to rehab your core + pelvic floor and build a solid foundation so that you can safely return to the exercise you love. briannabattles.com/6weeks Need flexible yet effective workouts? Join the Practice Brave Fitness Program here: https://briannabattles.com/practicebrave.   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

I recently competed in a large BJJ competition in Long Beach, CA and I lost. In this episode, I’ve been able to reflect on entering this season of competing, the efforts I made to get there, and how I did it with the least amount of toxicity as possible. Miranda and I get each other on a deep level when it comes to this stuff and she shares her insights and perspectives on her time as a professional MMA fighter. We’ve come to the conclusion that it’s important to find ways to accomplish our goals without being toxic about it and finding the appropriate balance in our lives. And, that your competitive side doesn’t die - even if it isn’t a priority for a season during motherhood. We also discuss what it’s like to lose and how to deal with it. Grateful for the friendship Miranda and I share as she supported me through my competition weekend (and then shared a ton of sushi with me after). Join the FREE Pregnant & Postpartum Athlete Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/141211206516734 Need help adjusting exercise in pregnancy? Get the FREE Guide I created with Heather Osby. Specific exercise substitutions plus guidance on how to change up your workouts in each trimester. briannabattles.com/adjust Ready to return to exercise postpartum? This FREE guide helps you begin to rehab your core + pelvic floor and build a solid foundation so that you can safely return to the exercise you love. briannabattles.com/6weeks Need flexible yet effective workouts? Join the Practice Brave Fitness Program here: https://briannabattles.com/practicebrave.   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

In this weeks episode I share about seasons in motherhood, and how to navigate actual readiness to return to competition. I'm on the other side of early motherhood... I don't have toddlers and babies anymore, and my life as an athlete now looks so much different than it did when my kids were younger. I'm in a season where my life, body and brain support competition and higher levels of performance output. I'll be competing next week, and thought this was a good point of reflection and perspective for whatever season you're in! Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share in IG stories and tag me @ brianna.battles Join the FREE Pregnant & Postpartum Athlete Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/141211206516734 Need help adjusting exercise in pregnancy? Get the FREE Guide I created with Heather Osby. Specific exercise substitutions plus guidance on how to change up your workouts in each trimester. briannabattles.com/adjust Ready to return to exercise postpartum? This FREE guide helps you begin to rehab your core + pelvic floor and build a solid foundation so that you can safely return to the exercise you love. briannabattles.com/6weeks Need flexible yet effective workouts? Join the Practice Brave Fitness Program here: https://briannabattles.com/practicebrave   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Recently, I injured my knee in a freak accident at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and it’s having me reflect on overcoming athlete brain and my development of athletic maturity. Even knowing “all the things”, I still struggle with my version of athlete brain needing to slow down. There are always going to be setbacks that affect our fitness whether it’s injury, big life transitions, pregnancy, postpartum, etc. It’s inevitable. What matters is how we approach the setbacks and how we build back and create a solid foundation for ourselves moving forward. Working within our limitations and knowing that we have options is key. Address symptoms, work with your current threshold, and continually increase your ceiling. There’s always something we can do and we don’t have to completely eliminate activity. Ultimately, things just take time. Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share in IG stories and tag me @brianna.battles Join the FREE Pregnant & Postpartum Athlete Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/141211206516734 Need help adjusting exercise in pregnancy? Get the FREE Guide I created with Heather Osby. Specific exercise substitutions plus guidance on how to change up your workouts in each trimester. briannabattles.com/adjust Ready to return to exercise postpartum? This FREE guide helps you begin to rehab your core + pelvic floor and build a solid foundation so that you can safely return to the exercise you love. briannabattles.com/6weeks Need flexible yet effective workouts? Join the Practice Brave Fitness Program here: https://briannabattles.com/practicebrave.   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Today I chat with Registered Dietitian Laura Ligos (aka The Sassy Dietitian) all about the nutritional needs for pregnant and postpartum women. This interview was originally just included in the P&PA Coach course, but it was so good and insightful that we knew everyone needed to hear it. We discuss how to navigate that tough first trimester, the hormonal changes the body experiences, how weight gain is not a one-size-fits-all experience, and what nutrients to focus on. We also dive into postpartum and when the appropriate time to start a deficit is, our fight against bounce-back culture, and finally, Laura’s advice for coaches working with pregnant and postpartum moms. Curious how you can support pregnant and postpartum athletes? My coaching certification course, Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism™, has been completely updated and enrollment is now open! Learn more and save $300 through this week by visiting: briannabattles.com/ppacoach   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Today I chat with four of our very successful P&PA Coaches on how they have found unique ways to make an income with their Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Certification. The impact, opportunities, and options are endless with the P&PA Cert. Listen to the stories of these coaches and see what ideas spark for you and your business and what the P&PA Cert can make possible for you.   Coaches featured on the show: Trish Evangelista, CrossFit Affiliate Owner of Babylon CrossFit that has found success hosting 6-week series, in-person workshops, and reaching out to her community.   Kristi Vaccaro, founder of FIT LV who has successfully scaled her fitness and nutrition business both online and in her local community, and has also hired fellow P&PA Coaches.   Rikki Cortese, who runs a successful pregnancy and postpartum program at the gym her and her husband own and who has been able to completely replace her income within a year.   Kate Johnson, an OG P&PA Coach that has diligently progressively overloaded her business and ultimately ended up as a pre/postnatal coach for Street Parking.     Join us for a FREE workshop on April 18; Strategies for Coaching Pregnant + Postpartum Athletes (Going Beyond Exercise Modifications and Generic Guidelines) ---> briannabattles.com/workshop

Kate Johnson joins me today as we talk about her story as an OG Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach. She shares how she progressively overloaded her business and offers and ultimately end up as a pre/postnatal coach for Street Parking. From finishing the cert while waiting in the daycare pickup line, to offering seminars and virtual consults, Kate found what works for her life and her circumstances in using the P&PA cert in her business. Listen to hear how to play the long game and what opportunities can and will arise with the P&PA cert. Join us for a FREE workshop on April 18; Strategies for Coaching Pregnant + Postpartum Athletes (Going Beyond Exercise Modifications and Generic Guidelines) ---> briannabattles.com/workshop

Trish is a successful CrossFit Affiliate and business owner that’s learned how to leverage and use her P&PA certification to generate income for her gym. Hosting 6 week postpartum series, running workshops, and connecting with her community have all been ways that she’s found success. Her passion is to get this education to as many people as possible. The P&PA Coaching Certification is so versatile with endless possibilities and avenues to build businesses and create income. Trish is spotlighting the ways Affiliate owners can do just that. Ready to help athletes pursue a lifetime of athleticism? I invite you to join our team of international Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism coaches. Enrollment opens in mid-April. Get on the waitlist here: briannabattles.com/waitlist   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Today, I chat with P&PA Coach Emily Rausch who is a chiropractor that specializes in working with pole dancers. Emily found pole dancing as a retired athlete looking for something new to fill her cup and has now been doing it for 6 years. She currently works virtually with pole dancers all over the world, helping with pole-related injuries and considerations. Emily discusses the wide variety of pole dancing and dancers and emphasizes that although pole is for everybody and every body, it is a difficult sport that takes skill, practice, and progressions, just like any other sport. We also go over misconceptions surrounding the sport and modifications for pregnancy and postpartum pole dancers. Interested in helping athletes pursue a lifetime of athleticism? I invite you to join our team of international Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism coaches. Enrollment opens in mid-April. Get on the waitlist here: briannabattles.com/waitlist   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Kristi Vaccaro is the founder of FIT LV and a P&PA Coach. She has successfully scaled her fitness and nutrition business both online and in her local community. Kristi shares sentiments on her growth as a coach and athlete, practical business advice for new coaches, boy mom life, and her newfound love for jiu-jitsu. Ready to help athletes pursue a lifetime of athleticism? I invite you to join our team of international Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism coaches. Enrollment opens in mid-April. Get on the waitlist here: briannabattles.com/waitlist   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

So many of you have followed Miranda Granger – through her pregnancy and return to the Octagon as a UFC fighter at 1 year postpartum. Now at 18 months postpartum, she’s sharing about being in the season of, “Now what?” – the waiting. It’s a hard season to be in, figuring out the next right thing. This episode is relatable for SO many as we experience big life changes and transitions. Learn more about the fitness programs Miranda followed: Pregnancy Training Program: briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete 8-Week Postpartum Training Program: briannabattles.com/8weeks The Practice Brave Fitness Program: https://briannabattles.com/practicebrave Want to coach athletes through a lifetime of athleticism? I invite you to join our team of international Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism coaches. Enrollment opens in mid-April. Get on the waitlist here: briannabattles.com/waitlist   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends! This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a small commission from the seller if you decide to purchase (at no additional cost to you!) We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves!

Alli Hagendorf is an incredibly talented media personality, host of the Allison Hagendorf show and all-around badass. I had the privilege of coaching her through pregnancies and postpartum. In this episode, Alli shares her experiences, evolving identity, and current reality of juggling mom life with her rock and roll passion. To kick off Women’s History Month, Alli recently spoke with Joan Jett on The Allison Hagendorf Show. Listen here: http://bit.ly/TheAllisonHagendorfShowYouTube Learn more about the fitness programs Alli followed: Pregnancy Training Program: briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete 8-Week Postpartum Training Program: briannabattles.com/8weeks The Practice Brave Fitness Program: https://briannabattles.com/practicebrave Ready to help athletes pursue a lifetime of athleticism? I invite you to join our team of international Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism coaches. Enrollment opens in mid-April. Get on the waitlist here: briannabattles.com/waitlist   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

In this week’s episode, Heather Osby is back to interview me about exercise program design, specifically as it relates to pregnancy and postpartum. It can be confusing for coaches and practitioners to know exercises and progressions to help, and even more confusing for athletes because they second guess if their workouts are “right” for them. This episode helps take big concepts and theories and provides practical and applicable examples. ** Ready to help athletes pursue a lifetime of athleticism? I invite you to join our team of international Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism coaches. Enrollment opens in mid-April. Get on the waitlist here: briannabattles.com/waitlist Want to learn more about safe exercise through pregnancy and postpartum? My free workshop for athletes teaches the strategies you need to prioritize your safety + performance while being mindful of your core + pelvic floor system. briannabattles.com/athlete Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share in IG stories and tag me @brianna.battles. You can also view my free resources for athletes and coaches at briannabattles.com/resources   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends! This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a small commission from the seller if you decide to purchase (at no additional cost to you!) We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves!

In this week’s episode, I share sentiments about what to expect when you are expecting/have a baby…except I do it with my own unique, straightforward spin as it relates to the changes your body experiences, and how fitness influences that. From diastasis recti to incontinence, to pelvic organ prolapse, it’s important to understand predispositions, core + pelvic health education, and what you can do to manage the changes to your body during these seasons Ready to help athletes pursue a lifetime of athleticism? I invite you to join our team of international Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism coaches. Enrollment opens in mid-April. Get on the waitlist here: briannabattles.com/waitlist Want to learn more about safe exercise through pregnancy and postpartum? My free workshop for athletes teaches the strategies you need to prioritize your safety + performance while being mindful of your core + pelvic floor system. briannabattles.com/athlete   Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share in IG stories and tag me @brianna.battles.   You can also view my free resources for athletes and coaches at briannabattles.com/resources         MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

This episode is centered around 5 considerations for participating in the CrossFit open as a pregnant or postpartum athlete. From approach to the core and pelvic floor to how to determine athletic readiness, I provide insights so you can feel confident and informed about your participation during this unique season in your lifetime of athleticism. The twice-yearly sale on my coaching certification, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism is coming!! Get early access + a discount by joining our presale list here: briannabattles.com/waitlist Want to learn more about safe exercise through pregnancy and postpartum? My free workshop for athletes teaches the strategies you need to prioritize your safety + performance while being mindful of your core + pelvic floor system. briannabattles.com/athlete You can now register for my on-demand online workshop, Introduction to Coaching Pregnant and Postpartum Athletes. I cover the basics of core + pelvic health, athlete mindset, adjustments for pregnant clients, and helping your mom clients return to their performance goals postpartum. It’s 100% free, register here:  briannabattles.com/intro-to-coaching. Join the team! Learn about becoming a Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach  Pregnant? My training program for pregnancy is here: briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete Postpartum? My 8-week postpartum athlete training program is here: https://www.briannabattles.com/8weeks Need flexible yet effective workouts? Join the Practice Brave Fitness Program here: https://briannabattles.com/practicebrave.   Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share in IG stories and tag me @brianna.battles.   You can also view my free resources for athletes and coaches at briannabattles.com/resources       MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

If you are a driven, competitive, and disciplined person, whether it’s in the gym or in LIFE, this is a must-listen. The conversation about athlete brain- what it is, how it shows up, and how it can be leveraged in a variety of ways, keeps evolving as we do. When we become parents, it’s even more important to address how we navigate this mentality within ourselves and in how we support our kids as they experience sports, competition, pressure, and confidence. Ready to help athletes pursue a lifetime of athleticism? I invite you to join our team of international Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism coaches. Enrollment opens in mid-April. Get on the waitlist here: briannabattles.com/waitlist Want to learn more about safe exercise through pregnancy and postpartum? My free workshop for athletes teaches the strategies you need to prioritize your safety + performance while being mindful of your core + pelvic floor system. briannabattles.com/athlete You can now register for my on-demand online workshop, Introduction to Coaching Pregnant and Postpartum Athletes. I cover the basics of core + pelvic health, athlete mindset, adjustments for pregnant clients, and helping your mom clients return to their performance goals postpartum. It’s 100% free, register here:  briannabattles.com/intro-to-coaching. Join the team! Learn about becoming a Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach  Pregnant? My training program for pregnancy is here: briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete Postpartum? My 8-week postpartum athlete training program is here: https://www.briannabattles.com/8weeks Need flexible yet effective workouts? Join the Practice Brave Fitness Program here: https://briannabattles.com/practicebrave. You can now register for my on-demand online workshop, Introduction to Coaching Pregnant and Postpartum Athletes. I cover the basics of core + pelvic health, athlete mindset, adjustments for pregnant clients, and helping your mom clients return to their performance goals postpartum. It’s 100% free, register here:  briannabattles.com/intro-to-coaching      Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share in IG stories and tag me @brianna.battles.   You can also view my free resources for athletes and coaches at briannabattles.com/resources         MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Rikki is a P&PA Coach who runs a successful pregnancy and postpartum program at the gym she and her husband own in Northern California. She shares how becoming a P&PA Coach helped fuel this successful program, adding value to her gym and community. This episode will spark ideas and inspiration for any P&PA Coach or anyone who is considering becoming one! Ready to help women pursue a lifetime of athleticism? I invite you to join our team of international Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism coaches. Enrollment opens mid-April. Get on the waitlist here: briannabattles.com/waitlist Want to learn more about safe exercise through pregnancy and postpartum? My free workshop for athletes teaches the strategies you need to prioritize your safety + performance while being mindful of your core + pelvic floor system. briannabattles.com/athlete You can now register for my on-demand online workshop, Introduction to Coaching Pregnant and Postpartum Athletes. I cover the basics of core + pelvic health, athlete mindset, adjustments for pregnant clients, and helping your mom clients return to their performance goals postpartum. It’s 100% free, register here:  briannabattles.com/intro-to-coaching. Join the team! Learn about becoming a Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach  Pregnant? My training program for pregnancy is here: briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete Postpartum? My 8-week postpartum athlete training program is here: https://www.briannabattles.com/8weeks Need flexible yet effective workouts? Join the Practice Brave Fitness Program here: https://briannabattles.com/practicebrave. You can now register for my on-demand online workshop, Introduction to Coaching Pregnant and Postpartum Athletes. I cover the basics of core + pelvic health, athlete mindset, adjustments for pregnant clients, and helping your mom clients return to their performance goals postpartum. It’s 100% free, register here:  briannabattles.com/intro-to-coaching      Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share in IG stories and tag me @brianna.battles.   You can also view my free resources for athletes and coaches at briannabattles.com/resources       MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

On this week’s episode, I brought on 4 friends I have made since moving to Idaho about a year ago from Southern California. We discuss practical ways we’ve gotten out of our comfort zone and embraced opportunities that would help facilitate friendships. Friendship can be uncomfortable and sensitive for many adults, especially when you’ve experienced grief, change, and distance. We discuss elements of female friendship that we’ve each experienced, and how we are trying to show up now in order to cultivate the relationships we desire. Want to learn more about safe exercise through pregnancy and postpartum? My free workshop for athletes teaches the strategies you need to prioritize your safety + performance while being mindful of your core + pelvic floor system. briannabattles.com/athlete You can now register for my on-demand online workshop, Introduction to Coaching Pregnant and Postpartum Athletes. I cover the basics of core + pelvic health, athlete mindset, adjustments for pregnant clients, and helping your mom clients return to their performance goals postpartum. It’s 100% free, register here:  briannabattles.com/intro-to-coaching. Join the team! Learn about becoming a Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach  Pregnant? My training program for pregnancy is here: briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete Postpartum? My 8-week postpartum athlete training program is here: https://www.briannabattles.com/8weeks Need flexible yet effective workouts? Join the Practice Brave Fitness Program here: https://briannabattles.com/practicebrave. You can now register for my on-demand online workshop, Introduction to Coaching Pregnant and Postpartum Athletes. I cover the basics of core + pelvic health, athlete mindset, adjustments for pregnant clients, and helping your mom clients return to their performance goals postpartum. It’s 100% free, register here:  briannabattles.com/intro-to-coaching    Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share in IG stories and tag me @brianna.battles.   You can also view my free resources for athletes and coaches at briannabattles.com/resources         MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Steph Gaudreau is a coach who specializes in performance nutrition, specifically for women over 40. In this episode, we talk about how there are MANY parallels with the work we each do when it comes to talking about seasons that influence a female athlete’s life, training, body, and experiences. Steph shared a lot of common mistakes in how we approach training and nutrition and provided practical ways to improve how we fuel, which benefits performance, hormones, and body composition. You will learn so much from Stef. Join the team! Learn about becoming a Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach  Pregnant? My training program for pregnancy is here: briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete Postpartum? My 8-week postpartum athlete training program is here: https://www.briannabattles.com/8weeks Need flexible yet effective workouts? Join the Practice Brave Fitness Program here: https://briannabattles.com/practicebrave. You can now register for my on-demand online workshop, Introduction to Coaching Pregnant and Postpartum Athletes. I cover the basics of core + pelvic health, athlete mindset, adjustments for pregnant clients, and helping your mom clients return to their performance goals postpartum. It’s 100% free, register here:  briannabattles.com/intro-to-coaching  Want to learn more about safe exercise through pregnancy and postpartum? My free workshop for athletes teaches the strategies you need to prioritize your safety + performance while being mindful of your core + pelvic floor system. briannabattles.com/athlete     Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share in IG stories and tag me @brianna.battles.   You can also view my free resources for athletes and coaches at briannabattles.com/resources         MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends! This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a small commission from the seller if you decide to purchase (at no additional cost to you!) We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves!

How often have you been told, or believed that you “can’t do  ____ because of ___,” when it comes to exercise? For example, “I can’t run because of my knees,” or “I can’t deadlift because it hurts my back.” We are often quick to take pain or discomfort with exercise and eliminate it completely. We have created absolutes. While sometimes indicated, oftentimes, there’s an opportunity to adjust mechanics before eliminating the movement altogether. The thing about athleticism is we have OPTIONS, not limitations. Yet, we often see an emphasis on the limitations in the medical, practitioner, and fitness communities. There are many variables we can adjust that provide options to still do the activity, to our own unique capacity. In this episode, I provide examples and shifts to our approach as athletes and coaches to help explore our options when it comes to exercise and unique needs. Join the team! Learn about becoming a Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach  Pregnant? My training program for pregnancy is here: briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete Postpartum? My 8-week postpartum athlete training program is here: https://www.briannabattles.com/8weeks  Need flexible yet effective workouts? Join the Practice Brave Fitness Program here: https://briannabattles.com/practicebrave. You can now register for my on-demand online workshop, Introduction to Coaching Pregnant and Postpartum Athletes. I cover the basics of core + pelvic health, athlete mindset, adjustments for pregnant clients, and helping your mom clients return to their performance goals postpartum. It’s 100% free, register here:  briannabattles.com/intro-to-coaching  Want to learn more about safe exercise through pregnancy and postpartum? My free workshop for athletes teaches the strategies you need to prioritize your safety + performance while being mindful of your core + pelvic floor system. briannabattles.com/athlete     Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share in IG stories and tag me @brianna.battles.   You can also view my free resources for athletes and coaches at briannabattles.com/resources         MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Happy New Year! In this episode, I shared about my first full year living in Idaho after moving from southern CA, some family updates, the major shift my training has experienced this past year, and what’s on the horizon in business- which will directly impact YOU in some really great ways. As we kick off the new year, it’s tempting to set a ton of new goals and intentions. With that, I want to encourage you to practice brave in the little ways and big ways, because it will always improve who you are, and who you are becoming. Thanks for listening. Join the team! Learn about becoming a Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach  Pregnant? My training program for pregnancy is here: briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete Postpartum? My 8-week postpartum athlete training program is here: https://www.briannabattles.com/8weeks  Need flexible yet effective workouts? Join the Practice Brave Fitness Program here: https://briannabattles.com/practicebrave. You can now register for my on-demand online workshop, Introduction to Coaching Pregnant and Postpartum Athletes. I cover the basics of core + pelvic health, athlete mindset, adjustments for pregnant clients, and helping your mom clients return to their performance goals postpartum. It’s 100% free, register here:  briannabattles.com/intro-to-coaching  Want to learn more about safe exercise through pregnancy and postpartum? My free workshop for athletes teaches the strategies you need to prioritize your safety + performance while being mindful of your core + pelvic floor system. briannabattles.com/athlete     Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share in IG stories and tag me @brianna.battles.   You can also view my free resources for athletes and coaches at briannabattles.com/resources         MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

A lot of female athletes experience incontinence when they lift heavy. In this episode, I go over why this happens, and a variety of strategies to try if you or an athlete you coach pees when they lift.  Join the team! Learn about becoming a Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach  Pregnant? My training program for pregnancy is here: briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete Postpartum? My 8-week postpartum athlete training program is here: https://www.briannabattles.com/8weeks  Need flexible yet effective workouts? Join the Practice Brave Fitness Program here: https://briannabattles.com/practicebrave You can now register for my on-demand online workshop, Introduction to Coaching Pregnant and Postpartum Athletes. I cover the basics of core + pelvic health, athlete mindset, adjustments for pregnant clients, and helping your mom clients return to their performance goals postpartum. It’s 100% free, register here:  briannabattles.com/intro-to-coaching  Want to learn more about safe exercise through pregnancy and postpartum? My free workshop for athletes teaches the strategies you need to prioritize your safety + performance while being mindful of your core + pelvic floor system. briannabattles.com/athlete     Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share in IG stories and tag me @brianna.battles.   You can also view my free resources for athletes and coaches at briannabattles.com/resources         MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

In this episode with my sister, she provides a super vulnerable conversation about the struggles of returning to work full-time, her challenges with exclusively pumping, and why for the first time ever, she truly does not have the mental or physical capacity to exercise. Desiree has felt alone in her struggles, given the “fit mom” culture and bubble we are part of, and in this season, she’s learning where she fits in, and what she needs to do to navigate all the transitions as a new mom, professional and CrossFit athlete. Pregnant? My training program for pregnancy is here: briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete   Postpartum? My 8-week postpartum athlete training program is here: https://www.briannabattles.com/8weeks Join the team! Learn about becoming a Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach Want to learn more about safe exercise through pregnancy and postpartum? My free workshop for athletes teaches the strategies you need to prioritize your safety + performance while being mindful of your core + pelvic floor system. briannabattles.com/athlete     Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share in IG stories and tag me @brianna.battles.   You can also view my free resources for athletes and coaches at briannabattles.com/resources       MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends

This is an episode that will provide clarity on how to go about navigating pregnancy and postpartum, whether you are an athlete or someone who coaches them through these seasons. I covered questions to ask yourself, things to consider, adjustments needed, and exercise programming approaches. This is the framework I use with my professional athletes, as well as the everyday recreational exerciser. Join the team! Learn about becoming a Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach Want to learn more about safe exercise through pregnancy and postpartum? My free workshop for athletes teaches the strategies you need to prioritize your safety + performance while being mindful of your core + pelvic floor system. briannabattles.com/athlete     Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share in IG stories and tag me @brianna.battles.   You can also view my free resources for athletes and coaches at briannabattles.com/resources         MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

I moved from Southern California to the Boise area of Idaho a year ago. I’ve shared parts of that transition on social media, and in this week’s episode, I brought on 4 friends that I’ve made who have also moved from another state to Idaho within the last year-ish. We share aspects of our stories, challenges, and perspective on what it means to start over, embrace a new beginning, and navigate the complicated emotions that come with it. This will be a multi-part series, and we are excited to share the origin stories. Guests: Taryn Perry Kristin Hirai Kaitlin Bauer Melissa Reese     Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share in IG stories and tag me @brianna.battles. Want to learn more about safe exercise through pregnancy and postpartum? My free workshop for athletes teaches the strategies you need to prioritize your safety + performance while being mindful of your core + pelvic floor system. briannabattles.com/athlete   You can also view my free resources for athletes and coaches at briannabattles.com/resources         MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

🎉 We have published research in The International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy (IJSPT). Historically, there is not a lot of research on female athletes. The research for pregnancy and postpartum exercise is often shortsighted, to say the least. This “population” of pregnant and postpartum athletes is still considered new. We 👏 are 👏 changing 👏 that. The work we are doing in *real life* is getting reflected in the research, which is a critical step forward, and only the beginning of bringing this to more journals, and stages and continually changing the messaging/info that exists in the medical, practitioner, and fitness industries. Shoutout to my fellow authors: @stirrupstositups @elizabethwendel @drsuzmd Katie Early Misty Seidenberg This is the work my business, @pregnant.postpartum.athlete, pursues and why it’s critical we certify coaches, and provide athletes with updated program design + resources for pregnancy and postpartum. To read the full article: briannabattles.com/recovery-research To learn more about becoming a certified P&PA coach: briannabattles.com/ppacoach   Find out how 125+ of our coaches are niching down to serve clients AND make money doing it at  briannabattles.com/coaching-specialties   Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share in IG stories and tag me @brianna.battles. Want to learn more about safe exercise through pregnancy and postpartum? My free workshop for athletes teaches the strategies you need to prioritize your safety + performance while being mindful of your core + pelvic floor system. briannabattles.com/athlete   You can also view my free resources for athletes and coaches at briannabattles.com/resources         MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Is becoming a P&PA Coach right for you? A look inside the cert and what people are actually doing with it. Consider this episode a candid conversation between you and I, where you ask me everything you ever wanted to know about what to expect from the P&PA Cert, what’s in it, and what people are actually doing with this knowledge (hint, starting businesses, scaling their coaching offers, coaching themselves and their friends, and more). This episode is an answer to every FAQ and DM I get wanting to know if the certification is right for them. Save $300 on the evidence-based, CEU-approved certification October 11-14. briannabattles.com/coachcourse Find out how 125+ of our coaches are niching down to serve clients AND make money doing it at  briannabattles.com/coaching-specialties   P & PA Coach Map: https://www.briannabattles.com/professional-network/   Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share in IG stories and tag me @brianna.battles. Want to learn more about safe exercise through pregnancy and postpartum? My free workshop for athletes teaches the strategies you need to prioritize your safety + performance while being mindful of your core + pelvic floor system. briannabattles.com/athlete   You can also view my free resources for athletes and coaches at briannabattles.com/resources         MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

The much-anticipated podcast with THE Annie Thorisdottir is here! Annie is a 10x CrossFit Games Athlete, who podiumed at the games at 1 year postpartum. This was one of the most impactful episodes and interviewers I’ve ever recorded with someone. The vulnerability of her story, message, and behind-the-scenes experiences will blow you away, as it did me. I’m so grateful she opened up and shared so much of her reality and what it’s been like since becoming a mom almost 2 years ago. She’s everyone’s favorite for a reason. This is a MUST listen, for so many reasons. Interested in learning how you can effectively coach athletes through pregnancy and postpartum? Join me for a free workshop on October 11 – briannabattles.com/workshop Find out how 125+ of our coaches are niching down to serve clients AND make money doing it at  briannabattles.com/coaching-specialties Enrollment for the P&PA Coaching Certification re-opens on October 11. Join the waitlist and save $300 at briannabattles.com/waitlist Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share in IG stories and tag me @brianna.battles. Want to learn more about safe exercise through pregnancy and postpartum? My free workshop for athletes teaches the strategies you need to prioritize your safety + performance while being mindful of your core + pelvic floor system. briannabattles.com/athlete   You can also view my free resources for athletes and coaches at briannabattles.com/resources         MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Nathalia is a former Miss Olympia, and an online coach to thousands of moms. As somebody with a large following, she reached out to me years ago and said that she did not want to be like so many others in this industry, she wanted to learn more about coaching pregnant and postpartum clients, so that she could better help her followers and clientele beyond just having personal experience. We talk a lot about the culture of the bodybuilding and aesthetic-focused fitness world, and how pregnancy and postpartum can be a significant struggle for these athletes. She has a unique perspective, and I know this episode will help highlight many considerations for women of all fitness interests. Find out how 125+ of our coaches are niching down to serve clients AND make money doing it at  briannabattles.com/coaching-specialties Enrollment for the P&PA Coaching Certification re-opens on October 11. Join the waitlist and save $300 at briannabattles.com/waitlist Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share in IG stories and tag me @brianna.battles. Want to learn more about safe exercise through pregnancy and postpartum? My free workshop for athletes teaches the strategies you need to prioritize your safety + performance while being mindful of your core + pelvic floor system. briannabattles.com/athlete   You can also view my free resources for athletes and coaches at briannabattles.com/resources

Heather and I discuss 4 strategies to get more coaching clients. These are critical, and not always intuitive ways to make a difference, expand reach, income and become better known. If you’re in the coaching industry, this episode will give you ideas and inspiration! Find out how 125+ of our coaches are niching down to serve clients AND make money doing it at  briannabattles.com/coaching-specialties Enrollment for the P&PA Coaching Certification re-opens on October 11. Join the waitlist and save $300 at briannabattles.com/waitlist Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share in IG stories and tag me @brianna.battles. Want to learn more about safe exercise through pregnancy and postpartum? My free workshop for athletes teaches the strategies you need to prioritize your safety + performance while being mindful of your core + pelvic floor system. briannabattles.com/athlete   You can also view my free resources for athletes and coaches at briannabattles.com/resources   Past episodes mentioned in this episode: Episode 90: How P&PA Coach Laura Jawad Grew Her Online Coaching Business with SEO     MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Robin was awarded a scholarship to take the Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism certification. After completion, she was offered a job and moved across the country to coach pregnant and postpartum clients full-time. Her interest in this coaching specialty was sparked by one particular experience when coaching a group fitness class – so many of us can relate. Find out how 125+ of our coaches are niching down to serve clients AND make money doing it at  briannabattles.com/coaching-specialties Enrollment for the P&PA Coaching Certification re-opens on October 11. Join the waitlist and save $300 at briannabattles.com/waitlist Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share in IG stories and tag me @brianna.battles. Want to learn more about safe exercise through pregnancy and postpartum? My free workshop for athletes teaches the strategies you need to prioritize your safety + performance while being mindful of your core + pelvic floor system. briannabattles.com/athlete You can also view my free resources for athletes and coaches at briannabattles.com/resources   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Laura is a Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism Coach who has grown her online business without relying on social media. In this episode, she shares practical ways for online business owners to leverage SEO for exposure and clientele, and break free of relying on the social media hustle. You will love her story, the journey she’s on, and the value she provides. Laura has also created a special newsletter for Practice Brave listeners. Visit https://www.laurajawad.com/practice-brave/ to learn three mistakes (and their DIY solutions) that could be holding your website back from topping the Google search results. Interested in learning more about our coach certification course, Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism? Learn more and join the waitlist here: https://briannabattles.com/waitlist Want to join me and Brett Bartholomew in Phoenix, AZ November 5 and 6 for the Brand Builder Workshop? Learn more and sign up here: briannabattles.com/events Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share in IG stories and tag me @brianna.battles. Want to learn more about safe exercise through pregnancy and postpartum? My free workshop for athletes teaches the strategies you need to prioritize your safety + performance while being mindful of your core + pelvic floor system. briannabattles.com/athlete   You can also view my free resources for athletes and coaches at briannabattles.com/resources   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Collette of Roamaroo is back on the podcast! She’s an athlete I’ve coached through pregnancy and now, at 4 months postpartum, we talk about what birth and her recovery has been like so far. She shares what so many struggle with, and how motherhood has already changed her. You will love this refreshing, practical look at her story as a postpartum athlete. Want to learn more about safe exercise through pregnancy and postpartum? My free workshop for athletes teaches the strategies you need to prioritize your safety + performance while being mindful of your core + pelvic floor system. briannabattles.com/athlete Interested in joining Brett Bartholomew and myself in Phoenix, AZ November 5 and 6 for the Brand Builder Workshop? Learn more and sign up here: briannabattles.com/events Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share in IG stories and tag me @brianna.battles. Want to learn more about safe exercise through pregnancy and postpartum? My free workshop for athletes teaches the strategies you need to prioritize your safety + performance while being mindful of your core + pelvic floor system. briannabattles.com/athlete   You can also view my free resources for athletes and coaches at briannabattles.com/resources   Past episodes mentioned in this episode: Episode 66: How Her Pregnancy has Made Her a Better Lifelong Athlete, Collette Stohler Episode 38: Returning to Running Postpartum with Dr. Carrie Pagliano     MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Rachael of Constantly Varied Gear joined us on the podcast to discuss entrepreneurship, innovation, and playing the long game as a brand. It’s rare to get a look behind the scenes of building a business from the ground up, and we share and reflect on what that process has looked like for each of us, building a business in the same “era,” for a similar audience. Enjoy this conversation! Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share in IG stories and tag me @brianna.battles. Want to learn more about safe exercise through pregnancy and postpartum? My free workshop for athletes teaches the strategies you need to prioritize your safety + performance while being mindful of your core + pelvic floor system. briannabattles.com/athlete   You can also view my free resources for athletes and coaches at briannabattles.com/resources   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

In this episode, I reflected on the decision to have another baby, which honestly did not come easily after a very traumatic first birth experience and postpartum. My second baby just turned five, and in this episode, I discuss the process of what the second chance at pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum recovery looked like, and emotionally felt like. If you’re currently unsure, this episode may help. Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share in IG stories and tag me @brianna.battles.  Want to learn more about safe exercise through pregnancy and postpartum? My free workshop for athletes teaches the strategies you need to prioritize your safety + performance while being mindful of your core + pelvic floor system. briannabattles.com/athlete   You can also view my free resources for athletes and coaches at briannabattles.com/resources     MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

In this episode I share the things that you may not realize you definitely have in common with pregnant and postpartum professional athletes. From how you approach your fitness during pregnancy, to finding yourself again postpartum, there’s so much we can learn from one another and from this process. As somebody who has coached a variety of professional athletes, and thousands of athletes like you and me- we all have more in common than you could imagine. Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share in IG stories and tag me @brianna.battles. Need help adjusting exercise in pregnancy? Get the FREE Guide I created with Heather Osby. Specific exercise substitutions plus guidance on how to change up your workouts in each trimester. briannabattles.com/adjust Ready to return to exercise postpartum? This FREE guide helps you begin to rehab your core + pelvic floor and build a solid foundation so that you can safely return to the exercise you love. briannabattles.com/6weeks   You can also view my free resources for athletes and coaches at briannabattles.com/resources       MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Miranda Granger is the UFC Fighter I have been coaching through at pregnancy and her return to the Octagon postpartum. She is currently three weeks out from her first postpartum fight on August 6th. We discuss her training, overall process and what athletic maturity looks like as a mother and professional athlete. Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share in IG stories and tag me @brianna.battles. Want to learn more about safe exercise through pregnancy and postpartum? My free workshop for athletes teaches the strategies you need to prioritize your safety + performance while being mindful of your core + pelvic floor system. briannabattles.com/athlete   You can also view my free resources for athletes and coaches at briannabattles.com/resources       MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

In the episode, Heather Osby and I discuss the 5 fundamentals of strength and conditioning for women. These are the building blocks of creating a lifetime of athleticism, yet the health and fitness industry has made it way more complicated than it needs to be. We break it down and know you’ll enjoy this episode. Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share in IG stories and tag me @brianna.battles.  Need flexible yet effective workouts? Join the Practice Brave Fitness Program here: https://briannabattles.com/practicebrave.   You can also view my free resources for athletes and coaches at briannabattles.com/resources       MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

In this interview, I’m with my sister who is one week postpartum. This is a “part 2” so to speak of her last interview which occurred in the hospital when she was in labor! In this episode, we discuss her birth and talk out her currently reality of healing, nursing, emotions, and what’s ahead. There are so many helpful sentiments shared in this intimate episode, and we know you’ll enjoy this candid conversation. Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share in IG stories and tag me @brianna.battles.  Ready to return to exercise postpartum? This FREE guide helps you begin to rehab your core + pelvic floor and build a solid foundation so that you can safely return to the exercise you love. briannabattles.com/6weeks Pregnant? My training program for pregnancy is here: briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete Postpartum? My 8-week postpartum athlete training program is here: https://www.briannabattles.com/8weeks You can also view my free resources for athletes and coaches at briannabattles.com/resources       MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Cade just turned 9, which means the inspiration, and only reason this business exists also celebrates an anniversary. If the info and resources I share have resonated, I would love for you to know where so much of it originated from. My pregnancy, delivery and postpartum experience was a catalyst for “becoming who I needed,” but not without a lot of struggle, frustration and getting my ass humbled through the process. I’ve learned more than I ever knew I could, and am thankful to be able to use my experiences as a coach, athlete and mom with you to help change the game! To celebrate this milestone, use the code CADE_IS_9 at checkout: Save 35% off the Pregnant Athlete Training Program Save 35% off the 8 Week Postpartum Program Save $200 off Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism Coaching Certification (Sale valid through July 5, 2022) You can also view my free resources for athletes and coaches at briannabattles.com/resources   Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share in IG stories and tag me @brianna.battles.  You can now register for my on-demand online workshop, Introduction to Coaching Pregnant and Postpartum Athletes. I cover the basics of core + pelvic health, athlete mindset, adjustments for pregnant clients, and helping your mom clients return to their performance goals postpartum. It’s 100% free, register here:  briannabattles.com/intro-to-coaching  Join the team! Learn about becoming a Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach  Pregnant? My training program for pregnancy is here: briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete Postpartum? My 8-week postpartum athlete training program is here: https://www.briannabattles.com/8weeks  Need flexible yet effective workouts? Join the Practice Brave Fitness Program here: https://briannabattles.com/practicebrave. Join the FREE Pregnant & Postpartum Athlete Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/141211206516734     MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

This is probably one of the most special episodes I’ve had, and one that every single pregnant athlete can benefit from listening to. I interviewed my sister, from the hospital while she was in early labor. I swear she was OK with us in order to help pass the time. Her water unexpectedly broke at 37 weeks exactly, surprising us all! We talked about her training through pregnancy, especially because so much of it was shared on my platforms. We discussed the different symptoms she had, what we did about them, and her overall approach to navigating this chapter as a CrossFit athlete and soon to be mom. Her baby was born about 12 hours later.   Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share in IG stories and tag me @brianna.battles.  You can now register for my on-demand online workshop, Introduction to Coaching Pregnant and Postpartum Athletes. I cover the basics of core + pelvic health, athlete mindset, adjustments for pregnant clients, and helping your mom clients return to their performance goals postpartum. It’s 100% free, register here:  briannabattles.com/intro-to-coaching  Join the team! Learn about becoming a Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach  Pregnant? My training program for pregnancy is here: briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete Postpartum? My 8-week postpartum athlete training program is here: https://www.briannabattles.com/8weeks  Need flexible yet effective workouts? Join the Practice Brave Fitness Program here: https://briannabattles.com/practicebrave. Join the FREE Pregnant & Postpartum Athlete Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/141211206516734     MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

It’s easy to get consumed by the current season you’re in, without being able to zoom out and acknowledge the big picture desires and goals, which influence the choices of the current. Pregnant and postpartum athletes become incredibly overwhelmed by how much change is happening to their body, their brain, their lifestyle, etc, and there can be a desperate attempt to maintain, and hold tight to everything they know instead of being able and willing to adapt. This is the episode that every pregnant and postpartum athlete (and those who coach them) needs to understand about their training and approach to this season on behalf of their lifetime of athleticism. Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share in IG stories and tag me @brianna.battles.  You can now register for my on-demand online workshop, Introduction to Coaching Pregnant and Postpartum Athletes. I cover the basics of core + pelvic health, athlete mindset, adjustments for pregnant clients, and helping your mom clients return to their performance goals postpartum. It’s 100% free, register here:  briannabattles.com/intro-to-coaching  Join the team! Learn about becoming a Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach  Pregnant? My training program for pregnancy is here: briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete Postpartum? My 8-week postpartum athlete training program is here: https://www.briannabattles.com/8weeks  Need flexible yet effective workouts? Join the Practice Brave Fitness Program here: https://briannabattles.com/practicebrave. Join the FREE Pregnant & Postpartum Athlete Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/141211206516734   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

This is a practical, deeply informative episode with Dr. Fitzgerald on a variety of women’s health symptoms and experiences, specifically pelvic organ prolapse and hysterectomies, which are two very misunderstood and under represented circumstances that many women can experience in the lifetime. I often say I wish more of these things were “common knowledge,” and this is one step toward having a better understanding of pelvic health-related considerations. I learned a ton in this episode, and you will too. Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share a screenshot in your Instagram story and tag me @brianna.battles. You can now register for my on-demand online workshop, Introduction to Coaching Pregnant and Postpartum Athletes. I’ll cover the basics of core + pelvic health, athlete mindset, adjustments for pregnant clients, and helping your mom clients return to their performance goals postpartum. It’s 100% free, register here: https://go.pregnancyandpostpartumathleticism.com/intro-to-coaching   Find more from Bri at briannabattles.com and instagram.com/brianna.battles   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Carolyn is a yoga and meditation teacher, and Lauren who has a Ph.D. in Sport Psychology, and together they created Mental Push Plan. In this episode, we discuss preparing for birth in the ways we can control and mental strategies to prepare for ALL the variables. This is an excellent episode for those who want less dogma, and more support for the entirety of experiences related to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.     *** Find more from Bri at briannabattles.com and instagram.com/brianna.battles The twice yearly sale on my coaching certification, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism is coming!! Get early access + a discount by joining our presale list here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach Looking for a workout program designed specifically for each week of pregnancy? Check out The Pregnant Athlete Training Program —> briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete My 8 Week Postpartum Training Program helps athletes rehab and transition back to their preferred form of exercise —> briannabattles.com/8weeks Want to get certified to coach others through pregnancy or postpartum (or just learn more about your own body)? —> Check out my coach cert Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism —> briannabattles.com/ppacoach   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood in general are significant transformational seasons, where the changes happen fast and extremely noticeably. There is a shift, or loss of what was, with a significant gain of what is becoming. It’s amazing, and it’s hard. It’s exciting and it’s ok to miss what used to be. It’s BOTH. It’s ok to have complicated feelings over BOTH the gratitude and the complexity. I hope you enjoy this raw conversation.   *** Find more from Bri at briannabattles.com and instagram.com/brianna.battles The twice yearly sale on my coaching certification, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism is coming!! Get early access + a discount by joining our presale list here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach Looking for a workout program designed specifically for each week of pregnancy? Check out The Pregnant Athlete Training Program —> briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete My 8 Week Postpartum Training Program helps athletes rehab and transition back to their preferred form of exercise —> briannabattles.com/8weeks Want to get certified to coach others through pregnancy or postpartum (or just learn more about your own body)? —> Check out my coach cert Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism —> briannabattles.com/ppacoach   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too!

Parenting youth athletes is a subject I feel passionately about, combining my profession as a coach, and my history as an athlete, with my new reality of being a mom of little athletes. I call it “coach mom,” because that is the lens I see their sport experiences through, and If we want to help our kids pursue a lifetime of athleticism, how we raise them as they experience sports at a young age, is critical. This episode covers different strategies and things to be aware of (what to do and what to definitely not do) as your kids begin their lives as athletes.   *** Find more from Bri at briannabattles.com and instagram.com/brianna.battles The twice yearly sale on my coaching certification, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism is coming!! Get early access + a discount by joining our presale list here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach Looking for a workout program designed specifically for each week of pregnancy? Check out The Pregnant Athlete Training Program —> briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete My 8 Week Postpartum Training Program helps athletes rehab and transition back to their preferred form of exercise —> briannabattles.com/8weeks Want to get certified to coach others through pregnancy or postpartum (or just learn more about your own body)? —> Check out my coach cert Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism —> briannabattles.com/ppacoach   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Antonia Henry is a P&PA Coach and entrepreneur. We discuss her experiences in the fitness industry as a coach who places high value on evidence based theories and applications as it relates to exercise and nutrition. She also talks about why she chose the P&PA Cert and what sets it apart from the others. Enrollment for the Coach Certification Course is now open! View limited-time savings and course content at briannabattles.com/ppacoach *** Find more from Bri at briannabattles.com and instagram.com/brianna.battles The twice yearly sale on my coaching certification, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism is coming!! Get early access + a discount by joining our presale list here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach Looking for a workout program designed specifically for each week of pregnancy? Check out The Pregnant Athlete Training Program —> briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete My 8 Week Postpartum Training Program helps athletes rehab and transition back to their preferred form of exercise —> briannabattles.com/8weeks Want to get certified to coach others through pregnancy or postpartum (or just learn more about your own body)? —> Check out my coach cert Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism —> briannabattles.com/ppacoach   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

In this week’s episode, Heather Osby is back to interview me about exercise program design, specifically as it relates to pregnancy and postpartum. It can be confusing for coaches and practitioners to know exercises and progressions to help, and even more confusing for athletes because they second guess if their workouts are “right” for them. This episode helps take big concepts and theories and provides practical and applicable examples. ** Join me April 19 for my free workshop, Diastasis Debrief: Learn what you actually need to know about diastasis recti and how it impacts your pregnant and postpartum clients (or yourself). Register at briannabattles.com/workshop   *** Find more from Bri at briannabattles.com and instagram.com/brianna.battles The twice yearly sale on my coaching certification, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism is coming!! Get early access + a discount by joining our presale list here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach Looking for a workout program designed specifically for each week of pregnancy? Check out The Pregnant Athlete Training Program —> briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete My 8 Week Postpartum Training Program helps athletes rehab and transition back to their preferred form of exercise —> briannabattles.com/8weeks Want to get certified to coach others through pregnancy or postpartum (or just learn more about your own body)? —> Check out my coach cert Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism —> briannabattles.com/ppacoach   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Winnie Okoth is a CrossFit Coach, Games athlete and weightlifter from Kenya. We discuss how much CrossFit has evolved in Kenya, and how becoming a mother inspired her to do more for the women in her community. Winnie became a P&PA Coach and shared how it has helped her as an athlete, mom, and coach, while expanding the huge impact this expertise is making in her community. ** Join me April 19 for my free workshop, Diastasis Debrief: Learn what you actually need to know about diastasis recti and how it impacts your pregnant and postpartum clients (or yourself). Register at briannabattles.com/workshop   *** Find more from Bri at briannabattles.com and instagram.com/brianna.battles The twice yearly sale on my coaching certification, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism is coming!! Get early access + a discount by joining our presale list here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach Looking for a workout program designed specifically for each week of pregnancy? Check out The Pregnant Athlete Training Program —> briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete My 8 Week Postpartum Training Program helps athletes rehab and transition back to their preferred form of exercise —> briannabattles.com/8weeks Want to get certified to coach others through pregnancy or postpartum (or just learn more about your own body)? —> Check out my coach cert Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism —> briannabattles.com/ppacoach   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

I’m extremely excited to share this episode with you because I am such a fan of Dr. Aaron Horschig of Squat University. He’s an exceptional physical therapist, coach, and author of Rebuilding Milo. In this episode, we talk about how to pursue a lifetime of athleticism, and what that process actually looks through injury, set backs, and overall approach to fitness. This is an episode that every coach, practitioner, and athlete must listen to. ** Join me on April 19 for my free workshop, Diastasis Debrief: Learn what you actually need to know about diastasis recti and how it impacts your pregnant and postpartum clients (or yourself). Register at briannabattles.com/workshop     *** Find more from Bri at briannabattles.com and instagram.com/brianna.battles The twice yearly sale on my coaching certification, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism is coming!! Get early access + a discount by joining our presale list here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach Looking for a workout program designed specifically for each week of pregnancy? Check out The Pregnant Athlete Training Program —> briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete My 8 Week Postpartum Training Program helps athletes rehab and transition back to their preferred form of exercise —> briannabattles.com/8weeks Want to get certified to coach others through pregnancy or postpartum (or just learn more about your own body)? —> Check out my coach cert Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism —> briannabattles.com/ppacoach   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

In this episode, I have a candid conversation about what it took to build local recognition 7 years ago when starting my small coaching programs. I shared what I've been doing now since moving to Idaho and totally starting over in terms of making connections and establishing myself in this area. I provide some practical, not too awkward ways of establishing credibility, networking, and gaining exposure for the work you do.   *** Find more from Bri at briannabattles.com and instagram.com/brianna.battles The twice yearly sale on my coaching certification, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism is coming!! Get early access + a discount by joining our presale list here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach Looking for a workout program designed specifically for each week of pregnancy? Check out The Pregnant Athlete Training Program —> briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete My 8 Week Postpartum Training Program helps athletes rehab and transition back to their preferred form of exercise —> briannabattles.com/8weeks Want to get certified to coach others through pregnancy or postpartum (or just learn more about your own body)? —> Check out my coach cert Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism —> briannabattles.com/ppacoach   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Brett Bartholomew is a career strength and conditioning coach, and entrepreneur. His business, Art of Coaching has taken coaching concepts and translated them into interpersonal communication and leadership efforts. We discuss entrepreneurship in the fitness industry, and what that process has actually been like through the years of evolving efforts, messaging, brand and pivots. This is an inspiring episode for coaches and anyone looking to progressively overload their impact on the world!     *** Find more from Bri at briannabattles.com and instagram.com/brianna.battles The twice yearly sale on my coaching certification, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism is coming!! Get early access + a discount by joining our presale list here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach Looking for a workout program designed specifically for each week of pregnancy? Check out The Pregnant Athlete Training Program —> briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete My 8 Week Postpartum Training Program helps athletes rehab and transition back to their preferred form of exercise —> briannabattles.com/8weeks Want to get certified to coach others through pregnancy or postpartum (or just learn more about your own body)? —> Check out my coach cert Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism —> briannabattles.com/ppacoach   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Miranda and I have been working together through her pregnancy and postpartum return to the Octagon. At seven months postpartum, we met up for a weekend to really dial-in her training, and troubleshoot some of the symptoms she was experiencing now that her fighting intensity has increased. We discuss positions she was peeing in when fighting, and the adjustments that we have made to her fighting, and her strength and conditioning to give her the confidence and function she needs to perform. This episode is filled with a ton of information and insight into a very unique and incredibly important population of athlete moms.     *** Find more from Bri at briannabattles.com and instagram.com/brianna.battles The twice yearly sale on my coaching certification, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism is coming!! Get early access + a discount by joining our presale list here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach Looking for a workout program designed specifically for each week of pregnancy? Check out The Pregnant Athlete Training Program —> briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete My 8 Week Postpartum Training Program helps athletes rehab and transition back to their preferred form of exercise —> briannabattles.com/8weeks Want to get certified to coach others through pregnancy or postpartum (or just learn more about your own body)? —> Check out my coach cert Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism —> briannabattles.com/ppacoach   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends! This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a small commission from the seller if you decide to purchase (at no additional cost to you!) We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves!

In this episode, I break down how your core system works, and what you need to understand about it as it relates to function and your fitness. If you’ve ever been confused or overwhelmed about how to breathe, or engage your abs, kegal (or not??)…this episode keeps it real and provides insight + clarity.     *** Find more from Bri at briannabattles.com and instagram.com/brianna.battles The twice yearly sale on my coaching certification, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism is coming!! Get early access + a discount by joining our presale list here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach Looking for a workout program designed specifically for each week of pregnancy? Check out The Pregnant Athlete Training Program —> briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete My 8 Week Postpartum Training Program helps athletes rehab and transition back to their preferred form of exercise —> briannabattles.com/8weeks Want to get certified to coach others through pregnancy or postpartum (or just learn more about your own body)? —> Check out my coach cert Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism —> briannabattles.com/ppacoach   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends! This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a small commission from the seller if you decide to purchase (at no additional cost to you!) We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves!

In this episode with Jasmine Braxton, we talk about the struggles that many new personal trainers and coaches face in the fitness industry. From right out of college and finding your way in the Kinesiology realm, to becoming newly certified, or working through imposture syndrome, we share our experiences and pivots on becoming credible and finding sustainable efforts in an oftentimes frustrating industry.   *** Find more from Bri at briannabattles.com and instagram.com/brianna.battles The twice yearly sale on my coaching certification, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism is coming!! Get early access + a discount by joining our presale list here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach Looking for a workout program designed specifically for each week of pregnancy? Check out The Pregnant Athlete Training Program —> briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete My 8 Week Postpartum Training Program helps athletes rehab and transition back to their preferred form of exercise —> briannabattles.com/8weeks Want to get certified to coach others through pregnancy or postpartum (or just learn more about your own body)? —> Check out my coach cert Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism —> briannabattles.com/ppacoach   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Collette is a travel journalist, and lifelong, high-performance athlete. She is at the end of her first pregnancy and has been working with me on a one-on-one basis to help guide her training and overall approach to her health and fitness during this season. We discussed the struggles of seeing your body change, and how she has learned to improve her relationship with exercise during this season. I know you will enjoy the “coaching session” we had, and relate a lot to her experiences.     *** Find more from Bri at briannabattles.com and instagram.com/brianna.battles The twice yearly sale on my coaching certification, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism is coming!! Get early access + a discount by joining our presale list here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach Looking for a workout program designed specifically for each week of pregnancy? Check out The Pregnant Athlete Training Program —> briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete My 8 Week Postpartum Training Program helps athletes rehab and transition back to their preferred form of exercise —> briannabattles.com/8weeks Want to get certified to coach others through pregnancy or postpartum (or just learn more about your own body)? —> Check out my coach cert Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism —> briannabattles.com/ppacoach   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

This episode is centered around 5 considerations for participating in the CrossFit open as a pregnant or postpartum athlete. From approach to the core and pelvic floor to how to determine athletic readiness, I provide insights so you can feel confident and informed about your participation during this unique season in your lifetime of athleticism.     *** Find more from Bri at briannabattles.com and instagram.com/brianna.battles The twice yearly sale on my coaching certification, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism is coming!! Get early access + a discount by joining our presale list here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach Looking for a workout program designed specifically for each week of pregnancy? Check out The Pregnant Athlete Training Program —> briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete My 8 Week Postpartum Training Program helps athletes rehab and transition back to their preferred form of exercise —> briannabattles.com/8weeks Want to get certified to coach others through pregnancy or postpartum (or just learn more about your own body)? —> Check out my coach cert Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism —> briannabattles.com/ppacoach   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends! This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a small commission from the seller if you decide to purchase (at no additional cost to you!) We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves!

Pelvic pain can be a very common experience for pregnant and postpartum people, and it can make activities of daily living, and especially exercise a little bit more complex. Madison is a Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism Coach and specializes in exercising with pelvic pain. This episode provides a great overview, as well as practical suggestions for alleviating pain and understanding it.     *** Find more from Bri at briannabattles.com and instagram.com/brianna.battles The twice yearly sale on my coaching certification, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism is coming!! Get early access + a discount by joining our presale list here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach Looking for a workout program designed specifically for each week of pregnancy? Check out The Pregnant Athlete Training Program —> briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete My 8 Week Postpartum Training Program helps athletes rehab and transition back to their preferred form of exercise —> briannabattles.com/8weeks Want to get certified to coach others through pregnancy or postpartum (or just learn more about your own body)? —> Check out my coach cert Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism —> briannabattles.com/ppacoach   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends! This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a small commission from the seller if you decide to purchase (at no additional cost to you!) We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves!

This week our guest is Heather Osby, my right-hand woman in business and co-creator of The Pregnant Athlete Training Program. We wanted to share a conversation we have often about our experiences as pregnant and postpartum athletes, and how that process evolved through each experience (5 x between the 2 of us)! We shared ways to approach these seasons with respect to your lifetime of athleticism. I know you'll love this episode, relate a lot, and learn concepts you can apply right now to your training and overall season. Learn more about the free Athlete Workshop we talked about here: https://www.briannabattles.com/athlete-workshop   *** Find more from Bri at briannabattles.com and instagram.com/brianna.battles The twice yearly sale on my coaching certification, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism is coming!! Get early access + a discount by joining our presale list here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach Looking for a workout program designed specifically for each week of pregnancy? Check out The Pregnant Athlete Training Program —> briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete My 8 Week Postpartum Training Program helps athletes rehab and transition back to their preferred form of exercise —> briannabattles.com/8weeks Want to get certified to coach others through pregnancy or postpartum (or just learn more about your own body)? —> Check out my coach cert Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism —> briannabattles.com/ppacoach

Let’s be honest…female athletes, and women in general, are not taught a lot about their bodies, especially as it relates to pelvic health and athletic performance. Most people don’t learn until they have to, so in an effort to provide some practical advice for female athletes across the span of their lifetime, I elaborated on a very popular Instagram post I did last week which sparked a lot of questions! This episode covers 11 kinda awkward, but very helpful things you should know and do to keep yourself healthy from the inside out! ***** Find more from Bri at briannabattles.com and instagram.com/brianna.battles The twice yearly sale on my coaching certification, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism is coming!! Get early access + a discount by joining our presale list here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach Looking for a workout program designed specifically for each week of pregnancy? Check out The Pregnant Athlete Training Program —> briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete My 8 Week Postpartum Training Program helps athletes rehab and transition back to their preferred form of exercise —> briannabattles.com/8weeks Want to get certified to coach others through pregnancy or postpartum (or just learn more about your own body)? —> Check out my coach cert Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism —> briannabattles.com/ppacoach

In this episode, I connect the dots between physical adjustments for pregnant and postpartum athletes, as well as how these 3 physical adjustments of pressure, tension and mindset also translate into a whole person approach for navigating these seasons. This is a must-listen for every female athlete seeking a lifetime of athleticism. ***** Find more from Bri at briannabattles.com and instagram.com/brianna.battles The twice yearly sale on my coaching certification, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism is coming!! Get early access + a discount by joining our presale list here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach Looking for a workout program designed specifically for each week of pregnancy? Check out The Pregnant Athlete Training Program —> briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete My 8 Week Postpartum Training Program helps athletes rehab and transition back to their preferred form of exercise —> briannabattles.com/8weeks Want to get certified to coach others through pregnancy or postpartum (or just learn more about your own body)? —> Check out my coach cert Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism —> briannabattles.com/ppacoach

Jessica is a board-certified lactation consultant and Registered Nurse. In this episode, we go over all of the questions, concerns, and experiences that many nursing people have! We discuss practical approaches to infant feeding and how exercise can influence so much more than just supply. Check her out on Instagram. ***** Find more from Bri at briannabattles.com and instagram.com/brianna.battles The twice yearly sale on my coaching certification, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism is coming!! Get early access + a discount by joining our presale list here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach Looking for a workout program designed specifically for each week of pregnancy? Check out The Pregnant Athlete Training Program —> briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete My 8 Week Postpartum Training Program helps athletes rehab and transition back to their preferred form of exercise —> briannabattles.com/8weeks Want to get certified to coach others through pregnancy or postpartum (or just learn more about your own body)? —> Check out my coach cert Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism —> briannabattles.com/ppacoach

In this episode, I share the origin story or the career path that led to creating Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism and becoming an entrepreneur in the fitness industry. It’s both a personal and professional look behind the scenes of what the last 12 years (ish) have looked like…from personal training at 4 am, to coaching collegiate athletics, to corporate wellness to building an accidental turned very deliverable business in the trenches of motherhood. I've never shared this timeline and perspective, and I'm so glad to document it and share it with you. I know there will be seasons, struggles and successes you will relate to and gain insight or even inspiration from. ***** Find more from Bri at briannabattles.com and instagram.com/brianna.battles The twice yearly sale on my coaching certification, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism is coming!! Get early access + a discount by joining our presale list here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach Looking for a workout program designed specifically for each week of pregnancy? Check out The Pregnant Athlete Training Program —> briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete My 8 Week Postpartum Training Program helps athletes rehab and transition back to their preferred form of exercise —> briannabattles.com/8weeks Want to get certified to coach others through pregnancy or postpartum (or just learn more about your own body)? —> Check out my coach cert Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism —> briannabattles.com/ppacoach

Stacy Sims is a renowned researcher and expert on female exercise physiology. In this episode, we discuss ways to optimize training and nutrition to work with our body, especially as they change, not against it. ***** Find more from Bri at briannabattles.com and instagram.com/brianna.battles The twice yearly sale on my coaching certification, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism is coming!! Get early access + a discount by joining our presale list here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach Looking for a workout program designed specifically for each week of pregnancy? Check out The Pregnant Athlete Training Program —> briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete My 8 Week Postpartum Training Program helps athletes rehab and transition back to their preferred form of exercise —> briannabattles.com/8weeks Want to get certified to coach others through pregnancy or postpartum (or just learn more about your own body)? —> Check out my coach cert Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism —> briannabattles.com/ppacoach

It's already been a year since I removed my breast implants. I only had them for a little over a year and a half, but they were not right for my body from the beginning. I shared the initial why and what experiences I had in episodes 32 and 33 of the podcast, including what initial recovery was like. In this episode I share about how I'm feeling a year after removal, what has improved and general advice for those who may be considering getting implants, or getting them removed. Overall, I'm mentally and physically RELIEVED they are out of my body.   ***** Find more from Bri at briannabattles.com and instagram.com/brianna.battles The twice yearly sale on my coaching certification, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism is coming!! Get early access + a discount by joining our presale list here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach Looking for a workout program designed specifically for each week of pregnancy? Check out The Pregnant Athlete Training Program —> briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete My 8 Week Postpartum Training Program helps athletes rehab and transition back to their preferred form of exercise —> briannabattles.com/8weeks Want to get certified to coach others through pregnancy or postpartum (or just learn more about your own body)? —> Check out my coach cert Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism —> briannabattles.com/ppacoach

Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism Coaches and Registered Dietitians Kendra and TIffany of Fueling Life Nutrition answer all your pregnancy and postpartum nutrition questions. From navigating nausea, to weight loss, to protein intake and beyond…we cover all of the questions many pregnant and postpartum people have in relation to their nutrition during these seasons.   ***** Find more from Bri at briannabattles.com and instagram.com/brianna.battles The twice yearly sale on my coaching certification, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism is coming!! Get early access + a discount by joining our presale list here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach Looking for a workout program designed specifically for each week of pregnancy? Check out The Pregnant Athlete Training Program —> briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete My 8 Week Postpartum Training Program helps athletes rehab and transition back to their preferred form of exercise —> briannabattles.com/8weeks Want to get certified to coach others through pregnancy or postpartum (or just learn more about your own body)? —> Check out my coach cert Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism —> briannabattles.com/ppacoach

Dr. Hochman is a Pediatrician in the greater Los Angeles area. She is on a mission to help parents worry less. In this episode, we talked about everything that parents worry about at some point (infant weight gain, milestones, sleep, Covid, etc) in their parenting process, and Dr. Hochman helped provide clarity and calmness. She’s doing incredible work in her office and with her growing social media (https://www.instagram.com/askdrjessica/)+ podcast presence (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-dr-jessica/id1589526184). ***** Find more from Bri at briannabattles.com and instagram.com/brianna.battles The twice yearly sale on my coaching certification, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism is coming!! Get early access + a discount by joining our presale list here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach Looking for a workout program designed specifically for each week of pregnancy? Check out The Pregnant Athlete Training Program —> briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete My 8 Week Postpartum Training Program helps athletes rehab and transition back to their preferred form of exercise —> briannabattles.com/8weeks Want to get certified to coach others through pregnancy or postpartum (or just learn more about your own body)? —> Check out my coach cert Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism —> briannabattles.com/ppacoach

Every time I share about my son (8) or my own participation in jiu jitsu, I get asked a lot of questions. In this episode, I shared why starting in my 30s, with zero martial arts background, has been one of the best things I could do for my physical and mental health. I also explain the benefits of jiu jitsu for our kids for their emotional and athletic development. They say that “jiu jitsu is for everyone” and this episode may share a perspective that you haven’t considered. ***** Find more from Bri at briannabattles.com and instagram.com/brianna.battles The twice yearly sale on my coaching certification, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism is coming!! Get early access + a discount by joining our presale list here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach Looking for a workout program designed specifically for each week of pregnancy? Check out The Pregnant Athlete Training Program —> briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete My 8 Week Postpartum Training Program helps athletes rehab and transition back to their preferred form of exercise —> briannabattles.com/8weeks Want to get certified to coach others through pregnancy or postpartum (or just learn more about your own body)? —> Check out my coach cert Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism —> briannabattles.com/ppacoach

This episode is one of the most impactful ones I have ever recorded. In this episode, we talked to three time Olympic gold medalist Folukea Akinradewo and her pelvic floor physical therapist (and my amazing colleague), Melia Perrizo. We talked about her training during pregnancy, how our collaboration worked to help guide her process, being a new mom and training for the Olympics during Covid, and how she navigated a significant diastasis and still made the USA Olympic Volleyball team as a starter. The story needs to be told, and we are so happy to debut it here. My coaching certification course, Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism, is going on sale! Enroll here: ---> briannabattles.com/ppacoach   ***** Find more from Bri at briannabattles.com and instagram.com/brianna.battles The twice yearly sale on my coaching certification, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism is coming!! Get early access + a discount by joining our presale list here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach Looking for a workout program designed specifically for each week of pregnancy? Check out The Pregnant Athlete Training Program —> briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete My 8 Week Postpartum Training Program helps athletes rehab and transition back to their preferred form of exercise —> briannabattles.com/8weeks Want to get certified to coach others through pregnancy or postpartum (or just learn more about your own body)? —> Check out my coach cert Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism —> briannabattles.com/ppacoach

Tracy and Brianna talk about the benefits of coach and practitioner collaborations and the trends we’ve seen with both outdated and more progressive Physical Therapy approaches. We cover a few ways physical therapists can improve how they work with pregnant and postpartum athletes, and why coaches need to be on the same team in order to best support the client! To read more about this topic, check out Bri + Tracy's new ebook, "5 Things PTs and OTS Should Know When Working With Pregnant And Postaprtum Athletes" ---> briannabattles.com/5things Enrollment for the Pregnancy and Postpartum Coaching Certification opens soon! Join the waitlist here ---> briannabattles.com/ppacoach   ***** Find more from Bri at briannabattles.com and instagram.com/brianna.battles The twice yearly sale on my coaching certification, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism is coming!! Get early access + a discount by joining our presale list here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach Looking for a workout program designed specifically for each week of pregnancy? Check out The Pregnant Athlete Training Program —> briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete My 8 Week Postpartum Training Program helps athletes rehab and transition back to their preferred form of exercise —> briannabattles.com/8weeks Want to get certified to coach others through pregnancy or postpartum (or just learn more about your own body)? —> Check out my coach cert Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism —> briannabattles.com/ppacoach

In today’s episode, I talked with Jordan Lips, about healthy ways to change body composition. There seems to be 2 extremes – women shamed for wanting to change their body composition, or shamed into feeling like they need to do. We discuss the messy middle of how to navigate health and body composition in sustainable ways, without judgement. Learn more about Jordan at jordanlipsfitness.com and instagram.com/jordanlipsfitness ***** Find more from Bri at briannabattles.com and instagram.com/brianna.battles The twice yearly sale on my coaching certification, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism is coming!! Get early access + a discount by joining our presale list here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach Looking for a workout program designed specifically for each week of pregnancy? Check out The Pregnant Athlete Training Program —> briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete My 8 Week Postpartum Training Program helps athletes rehab and transition back to their preferred form of exercise —> briannabattles.com/8weeks Want to get certified to coach others through pregnancy or postpartum (or just learn more about your own body)? —> Check out my coach cert Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism —> briannabattles.com/ppacoach

This episode summarizes the sentiment of, “If you know nothing else about training postpartum, take these 7 things into consideration.” Postpartum training can feel overwhelming and complicated. This episode breaks down the key points to help navigate this season in athleticism. To learn more about exercising safely and effectively through pregnancy and postpartum, check out my free athlete workshop: briannabattles.com/athlete ***** Looking for a workout program designed specifically for each week of pregnancy? Check out The Pregnant Athlete Training Program —> briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete My 8 Week Postpartum Training Program helps athletes rehab and transition back to their preferred form of exercise —> briannabattles.com/8weeks Want to get certified to coach others through pregnancy or postpartum (or just learn more about your own body)? —> Check out my coach cert Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism —> briannabattles.com/ppacoach

Sophie is an ultra runner, who went viral after a photo of her was taken of her pumping + nursing her baby during a race. Time has gone on, and she reflected on that moment, the differences in her pregnancy training and postpartum recovery experiences and symptoms We also talked about why she does NOT feel guilty for her training, and how it has positively influenced her motherhood experience. Check out her film here: https://youtu.be/9QcbaUux5oI ***** Looking for a workout program designed specifically for each week of pregnancy? Check out The Pregnant Athlete Training Program —> briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete My 8 Week Postpartum Training Program helps athletes rehab and transition back to their preferred form of exercise —> briannabattles.com/8weeks Want to get certified to coach others through pregnancy or postpartum (or just learn more about your own body)? —> Check out my coach cert Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism —> briannabattles.com/ppacoach

Kenzie Riley is a CrossFit Games veteran who recently competed at the Games at 1 year postpartum. Her perspective on training and making it back to the Games is not what you’d expect, and is a message + approach that can resonate with athletes of all backgrounds and abilities. ***** Looking for a workout program designed specifically for each week of pregnancy? Check out The Pregnant Athlete Training Program ---> briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete Want to get certified to coach others through pregnancy or postpartum (or just learn more about your own body)? ---> Check out my coach cert Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism ---> briannabattles.com/ppacoach

This is my 6 month post explant. Removing my breast implants was a great choice for my body and I share what my recovery experience has been like and what I’m feeling like now! Make sure you also listen to episodes 32 and 33 for context about my choice for getting them in, and my choices and symptoms that led to getting them removed. ***** Looking for a workout program designed specifically for each week of pregnancy? Check out The Pregnant Athlete Training Program ---> briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete Want to get certified to coach others through pregnancy or postpartum (or just learn more about your own body)? ---> Check out my coach cert Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism ---> briannabattles.com/ppacoach

Meg (aka @megaquats on IG), is a well known coach and athlete in the fitness industry and is now navigating pregnancy! We talked about her training, mindset and overall approach to this different season in her lifetime of athleticism. ***** Looking for a workout program designed specifically for each week of pregnancy? Check out The Pregnant Athlete Training Program ---> briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete Want to get certified to coach others through pregnancy or postpartum (or just learn more about your own body)? ---> Check out my coach cert Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism ---> briannabattles.com/ppacoach

Your athleticism does not end when motherhood begins. This is a central theme to my business, and also how I have been able to connect with so many pregnant and postpartum athletes and those who coach them. In this episode, I talk about navigating pregnancy, postpartum, training and how the shift in identity, routine, expectations and ability can be really challenging! It’s not about going back, it’s about moving forward and embracing your evolving athleticism and identity. **** Enrollment for Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism is now open! Visit for details: https://briannabattles.com/ppacoach

Jill Coleman is a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach turned business mentor for thousands of fitness professionals over the last decade.   On this episode we talked about what we wish fitness industry people knew when starting an online business, and tips on making it work long term. We shared honest experiences and perspectives gained, plus the variables that come up when sharing online.   Learn more about Jill here:   http://jillfit.com/   ***   Sign up for the FREE coaching workshop happening on April 20th (5pm PST). briannabattles.com/workshop   Want to know when Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism opens back up for enrollment? Join the waitlist: briannabattles.com/waitlist

Emily King is a Figure champion, coach, registered nurse, and mum to be from Australia. She is currently pregnant and in this episode we talk about navigating body image, especially coming from an aesthetically driven sport and exercise + nutrition regimen. You will appreciate her honestly and perspective on this topic, as it is something so many of us can relate to at different levels *** Sign up for the FREE coaching workshop happening on April 20th (5pm PST). briannabattles.com/workshop Want to know when Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism opens back up for enrollment? Join the waitlist: briannabattles.com/waitlist

Miranda “Danger” Granger is a UFC fighter, and now, a pregnant athlete who I’m getting to coach through her pregnancy and return to the octagon postpartum. She is one of our athlete brand ambassadors, so we will be following her through this season in her athleticism. This episode introduces her, and talks about her pregnancy, struggles, goals and overall approach. I think she will become your new (or first ever?) favorite UFC fighter. *** Interested in the pregnancy program Miranda is following? Find it here: briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete Sign up for the FREE coaching workshop happening on April 20th (5pm PST). briannabattles.com/workshop Want to know when Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism opens back up for enrollment? Join the waitlist: briannabattles.com/waitlist

Jasmine Shea (@jazzythings on IG) shares her experience with trying to conceive and what her fertility + pregnancy process has been like so far! She shared a lot of personal information to help others have insight on what actually happens and all the emotions experienced. I’m so thankful for her openness and willingness to walk us through an experience that SO many people can relate to. This episode sponsored by: Iconic grass-fed protein drinks.

Alicia McKenzie is a mom, athlete, entrepreneur and all around badass. On this episode, we talked about her finding CrossFit in the early days of CrossFit, and getting pregnant a few times during her time as a competitor. She now considers herself a fitness generalist and has been able to evolve her relationship and approach with fitness to complement the season of life she’s in and wants to be in. She helps others so the same. Check out her work here: https://www.liftlikeamother.com/ instagram.com/liftlikeamother This episode sponsored by: Iconic grass-fed protein drinks.

Michelle Thibeau is a mother, Army Special Operations veteran, data scientist, and a Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach. We discussed the culture and challenges of being a pregnant and postpartum tactical athlete and how to navigate that process while prioritizing service, duty, health and fitness as it relates to becoming a mother. We are thankful for her expertise and perspective and we know this information is transferable to all tactical athletes who serve their country and communities (Police, Fire, Military, EMS).   This episode sponsored by: Iconic grass-fed protein drinks.

Carrie Pagliano is a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist who specializes in working with athletes. On this episode, we talk about returning to running postpartum and what coaches and practitioners can do to support our runners. This episode will help clarify the behaviors, symptoms and misconceptions many athletes and practitioners have about running and give practical guidance that can be implemented! Learn more about Carrie at: @carriepagliano https://tap.bio/@carriepagliano/cards/231311 This episode sponsored by: Iconic grass-fed protein drinks.

Alysia Montano is an Olympian, mom and co founder of &Mother Org. We talked about her career as a professional athlete, having babies while competing, and navigating the demands of both performance and motherhood. From how she manages time, to how she managed her diastasis rehab to her eventual choice to have surgical repair, we cover the spectrum of experiences she has had on and off the track that have ultimately led her to help so many others through the organization she co-founded, &Mother. 8 Week Postpartum Athlete Training Program: http://www.briannabattles.com/8weeks This is part 4 of a 4-episode series on abdominoplasty. Do you need help knowing if this is right for you? Many have been told that surgery is the only choice to resolve a diastasis, and this is simply NOT true. Please download this free ebook so you can feel fully informed about diastasis, what you can do, and if you choose surgery, this ebook gives you tools, context and resources for navigating: Diastasis Recti & Athleticism E-Book This episode sponsored by: Iconic grass-fed protein drinks.

On today's episode, I interviewed Michaela North (you may know her at @hungryfitness on IG). She is a coach, athlete, mom of 4 and has navigated competing through motherhood, rehabbing her diastasis and ultimately choosing abdominoplasty surgery. We talked about competing and what rehabbing a diastasis after twins and 2 additional pregnancies was like, and how the fitness culture has evolved for athlete moms. We hope this episode is super relatable and helpful for those in the trenches of pregnancy, motherhood, diastasis (or any symptoms/injuries), as well as a embracing an evolving fitness experience, making big decisions and recovering from surgery. 8 Week Postpartum Athlete Training Program: http://www.briannabattles.com/8weeks This is part 3 of a 4-episode series on abdominoplasty. Do you need help knowing if this is right for you? Many have been told that surgery is the only choice to resolve a diastasis, and this is simply NOT true. Please download this free ebook so you can feel fully informed about diastasis, what you can do, and if you choose surgery, this ebook gives you tools, context and resources for navigating: Diastasis Recti & Athleticism E-Book This episode sponsored by: Iconic grass-fed protein drinks.

I interviewed Lisa Ryan, a coach and high-level athlete who rehabbed a significant diastasis (was able to do muscle ups and lift heavy etc), yet ultimately chose abdominoplasty surgery to improve both the aesthetic and tension of her midline. We discuss a lot of what we both expected, and what we were surprised about. This episode is a full disclosure of the good, the bad and the ugly that we wish everyone knew before choosing surgery. This combines both our personal experience and coaching professional take on the before, during and after surgery approach with managing expectations and outcome. This is part 2 of a 4-episode series on abdominoplasty. Do you need help knowing if this is right for you? Many have been told that surgery is the only choice to resolve a diastasis, and this is simply NOT true. Please download this free ebook so you can feel fully informed about diastasis, what you can do, and if you choose surgery, this ebook gives you tools, context and resources for navigating: Diastasis Recti & Athleticism E-Book This episode sponsored by: Iconic grass-fed protein drinks.

Having an abdominoplasty is a significant choice, and it’s typically multifaceted. Unfortunately there is a LOT of misunderstanding around the choice and/or circumstance to get one, and even more stigma and shame. On this episode, I’m sharing what circumstances led me to have this surgery in February of 2019, and what struggles I experienced prior and after. This episode provides context for the many considerations that influenced my choice, as well as what to consider before getting abdominoplasty surgery. This is part 1 of a 4 episode series on abdominoplasty. Do you need help knowing if this is right for you? Many have been told that surgery is the only choice to resolve a diastasis, and this is simply NOT true. Please download this free ebook so you can feel fully informed about diastasis, what you can do, and if you choose surgery, this ebook gives you tools, context and resources for navigating: Diastasis Recti & Athleticism E-Book This episode sponsored by: Iconic grass-fed protein drinks.

Some of the most common questions I’ve been asked since sharing that I had my breast implants removed 2.5 months ago is, “what is recovery like?” ”How do you feel?” “How was returning to exercise?” I cover these questions and themes in this episode. There’s a lot of fear around surgery because of the recovery process. It can be intimidating and hard to know what to expect, from the early weeks (navigating wound care and swelling), to easing back into exercise strategically, knowing what to watch for, what to do and not do. If you’re wondering what recovery and return to exercise looks like post explant, I think you’ll appreciate the personal and professional insight from this episode. SHOW NOTES: www.BriannaBattles.com/episode33 MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

I’m starting off 2021 with a confession!  I had my breast implants removed in November 2020.  I know I’m not alone in this choice and experiences that have accompanied the decision to get them (and get them out less than 2 years later).  I hope this episode helps continue a conversation around advocating for yourself, regardless of the circumstance! In this weeks episode, I hope to have an honest conversation, to take away the shame and/or stigma surrounding this, and instead shine light on a very common experience for many women. This is my personal experience, and is not medical advice.  For more information on this subject matter, check out this Facebook group and website  https://www.healingbreastimplantillness.com/ Thanks for listening today! Find me (@Brianna.Battles) on Instagram. I am with you! www.BriannaBattles.com/episode32

It's hard to know what information to believe when it comes to your skin and hair because of all the BS that gets shared on social media (just like the Fitness industry, honestly.) I asked board-certified dermatologist Dr. Samantha Ellis to come on the show to break down what we need to know about taking care of our skin and hair. Whether you're low maintenance or not, Dr. Sam shares how you can take great care of your skin and hair without investing a lot of money or time. We talk about everything from natural skin care to pregnancy and postpartum changes to getting botox. Don't miss this episode, it's a good one! Thanks for listening today! Head over to the show notes for the links and resources mentioned in this episode and to connect with Dr. Sam. Talk soon! SHOW NOTES: www.BriannaBattles.com/episode31

Vanessa felt like if she COULD, then she SHOULD when it came to pushing herself in the gym while pregnant. She felt the pressure to be a "healthy role model" in her gym during pregnancy and postpartum even though she was tired, really tired. In this episode, Vanessa Long shares her journey through motherhood (so far) as an athlete with athlete brain. We hope that by having this conversation, we can help you navigate these periods of evolution with more grace, empathy, and acceptance. You won't want to miss this one! Thanks for listening this week and every week! Find Vanessa (@v_reyes) and myself (@Brianna.Battles) on Instagram and head to the show notes for more on this episode. SHOW NOTES: www.BriannaBattles.com/episode30

Have you trained or worked with a dancer before? Maybe you have, maybe you haven't but knowing this special population is important if you're a coach. In this episode I am chatting with physical therapist Danelle Dickson who works extensively with dancers. Danelle shares what is unique about working with dancers, why they don't seek help as quickly as other athletes, and how you can best connect with them as a practitioner. Head over to instagram to continue this conversation with Danelle (@3ptdc) and I (@Brianna.Battles). You can find the links and resources mentioned in this episode on the show notes. Thanks for spending time with us today! SHOW NOTES: www.BriannaBattles.com/episode29

I'm sitting down with my mom in this episode to talk about her experience raising my sister and I as a single mom. We sat on my couch and talked through what life was like growing up with my dad as a drug addict, how my mom decided to divorce him, and what life has looked like since then. My mom, Sharon, also shares how she started working out in her 50s and what Crossfit has done for her. This is a super casual conversation but one that I hope resonates with you. You aren't alone in what you're facing! Thanks for spending time with us today. Let me know what you think of this episode and show my mom some love on Instagram @Mom4Everyone! SHOW NOTES: www.BriannaBattles.com/episode28

Have you asked yourself the question, "Why didn't anyone tell me about THIS?" when it came to pregnancy and postpartum? Menopause carries similar sentiments and that's why I am talking to my friend, Amanda Thebe, about menopause in this episode. We are talking about the many changes women go through during menopause, how we can be proactive and more from Amanda's book, Menopocalypse. Menopause may seem far away but perimenopause can begin in your late 30s and early 40s which is not far away for many of us. Don't miss this episode so you can be proactive in your health. Thanks for listening today. Find all the links and resources mentioned in this episode at the show notes below! SHOW NOTES: www.BriannaBattles.com/episode27

Leaders have been tested this year and in order to be successful in our leadership roles (as coaches, as moms, as athletes) we must be adaptable. In this episode I am sharing how 5 leadership strategies that actually create influence. These are strategies that I use in my business to show up for my audience as a leader with integrity. We are covering why personal and professional boundaries are important more than ever, how to trust yourself as a leader, why it's important to be likeable, and how to sell and share with integrity. Thanks for being here today. I want to know your thoughts after this episode! Find me on IG @Brianna.Battles and share your takeaways or just that you listened. Head to the show notes for the links and resources from this episode! Don't forget -> you can become a Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach HERE for a limited time! SHOW NOTES: www.BriannaBattles.com/episode26

When I was in the trenches of being pregnant and postpartum, I couldn't find any relatable information for someone like me who wanted to continue pursing fitness. I knew I wasn't the only woman like me and from that place, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism started! In this episode, my friend and colleague, Heather Osby, is interviewing me on what that period of time was like and how the brand Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism was created. Heather asks all the uncomfortable questions about what was going on in my head as I navigated those first years. Many times we have to become the person we needed and that's what the Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism course has done for coaches that want to know how to coach pregnant and postpartum women. Thanks for listening today! Let us know on Instagram @Heather.Osby and @Brianna.Battles. Join the Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism course HERE! I am with you! SHOW NOTES: www.BriannaBattles.com/episode25

Athlete brain can help us and it can present roadblocks in our lives if we don't know how to leverage it. In this episode I am chatting with my friend and fellow Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism Coach, Carla Nunes da Costa, about how she has leveraged athlete brain in her personal and professional life. Carla and I talk through our experiences with athlete brain and being competitive in all things, how to get through hardship, and why it can be a struggle to be still if you have athlete brain. Find Carla on Instagram and let us know that you listened to this episode! Thanks for listening today. You can find more information on how to become a Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism Coach here! SHOW NOTES: www.BriannaBattles.com/episode24

We're diving deep into everything that is taboo when it comes to women's bodies in this episode with Pelvic Health Physical Therapist, Juan Michelle Martin. You guys tell me often how you are confused with what your body is doing and aren't sure what is considered "normal" or not. I hope that episode connects you to resources and answers some of your questions on your own body. If you're a postpartum athlete wondering, what next? What does my return to fitness look like? Check out my free download - 6 Exercises for the First 6 Weeks. And if you're ready to get back to doing the training you love, get my 8 Week Postpartum Athlete Training Program here! Thanks for listening today. Come share your thoughts about this episode over on Instagram @Brianna.Battles and @thepelvicperspective. Find all the links and resources by going to the show notes. Talk soon friend. SHOW NOTES: www.BriannaBattles.com/episode23

This is the conversation you need to hear if you're looking for balance with food, training, and motherhood. I am chatting with my friends, Jen & Annie of Balance365 about dieting versus a healthy lifestyle and how our relationship with food and training influences us as moms. Jen & Annie do a great job at sharing how we can adapt to different seasons of life, why restricting what we eat doesn't work, and how we can influence are children's relationship with food in a positive way. Head over to the show notes to find the links and resources mentioned in this episode. Find with @Balance365Life and myself on instagram and share what you took away from this conversation. Thanks for listening today! SHOW NOTES: www.BriannaBattles.com/episode22

How do you pivot from coaching or being a practitioner to serving the online world with your message? In this episode, Dr. Shanté Cofield, physical therapist turned online business coach shares how she did exactly that. We cover how to take the leap into serving people online, what practice Shante attributes to her own success, and her tips on putting content out for your audience. If you're considering taking your message online so you can help more people - don't miss this episode! Head over to the show notes for all the links and resources mentioned in today's episode. Let Shanté and I know that you listened by sharing on Instagram. Thanks for being here today! SHOW NOTES: www.BriannaBattles.com/episode21

This week my second son, Chance, turns 3 and in celebration of that I decided to record this episode for you on the decision and journey to have him. This is a very vulnerable episode that wasn't easy for me to record but I believe it's an important topic to discuss. Themes I cover are why the decision to have a second baby was so hard for me, what I considered before making that decision with my husband, and what the birth experience ended up being like. If you haven't listened to episode 1 where I talk about my experience having my first son, Cade, go back and listen! Thanks for listening today. If you are struggling in any way, I want to support you. Whether it's exercise, mental health, or any other piece of motherhood and athleticism, I'm here for you. Reach out and let's chat. Talk soon. SHOW NOTES: www.BriannaBattles.com/episode20

Experiencing pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood as an athlete with athlete brain is really unlike anything else. In this episode I am talking about what athlete brain is and how we can use it to our advantage as we experience the life changes that occur through pregnancy and beyond. Understanding how I was experiencing things differently because of my athlete brain was the driving force of starting Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism. Now I use my understanding of it to coach coaches and practitioners on how to effectively work with athletes as they experience pregnancy and beyond. There are a multitude of factors that happen when an athlete finds out she is pregnant and understanding her mindset (and how it can help her) is what I am talking about in this episode! Whether you are a pregnant athlete, an athlete that is also a mom, or coach these women, this episode is going to be great for you to hear. Let me know your thoughts over on Instagram once you've listened! Thanks for being here today. Head over to the show notes for the links and resources mentioned in this episode. Chat with you soon! SHOW NOTES: www.BriannaBattles.com/episode19

Inemesit Graham, a Postpartum and Pregnancy Athleticism Coach, shares her story of navigating Diastasis Recti and two hernias and how that affected her body image in this episode of Practice Brave. We also cover her experiences as a black women working in the fitness industry and her heart for helping women in fitness. If you are also working towards a positive body image, you won't want to miss Inemesit's story! Connect with Inemesit on Instagram @Mummy_Fitness. Thanks for spending time with us today. I appreciate you sharing the show so we can reach as many women as possible! If you're enjoying the show, consider writing a review on Apple Podcasts. Thanks again and talk to you soon. SHOW NOTES: www.BriannaBattles.com/episode18

Physiotherapist Munira Hudani is on the show today to talk about the technical and tactical of Diastasis Recti. We're talking about how to understand Diastasis Recti with so much misinformation floating around, why there are different opinions of what to do with Diastasis, and how to help yourself and clients with the information we know today. Munira Hudani received her Masters of Science in Physical Rehabilitation from the University of Toronto in 2009. In her nearly ten years of experience as a clinician, she has devoted the bulk of her to Women’s Health. Thanks for listening! Head over to the show notes for the links and resources mentioned in today's show. SHOW NOTES: www.BriannaBattles.com/episode17

Alexa Smith founded the bootcamp franchise, Stroller Strong Moms, out of a need for community and movement. Since then, it has now expanded into 21 states plus the UK! In this episode, Alexa is sharing how she started Stroller Strong Moms - also known as SLAM (Sweat Like A Mother) - and how she has developed a program that is both challenging and fun for moms. We talk about how Alexa found herself projecting her athlete brain onto moms plus how she handles pelvic floor considerations in a large group of participants! Head over to the show notes to connect with Alexa and for the links and resources mentioned in this episode. Talk to you next time! SHOW NOTES: www.BriannaBattles.com/episode16

When I found Dr. Alice Pickering on Instagram I thought, "Wow, this women gets it!" Dr. Alice is a licensed clinical psychologist who focuses on maternal mental health and what she shares is relatable and deeply resonates with me and so many pregnant and postpartum women. In this episode, Dr. Alice and I talk through the different mental health considerations from pregnancy to postpartum and beyond. Dr. Alice sheds light on the spectrum of postpartum depression and anxiety. Plus we talk about athlete brain and her advice to new moms. Thanks for listening today! Head over to the show notes for the links and resources mentioned in today's episode and go follow Dr. Alice! Talk to you next time. SHOW NOTES: www.BriannaBattles.com/episode15

As the awareness and diagnosis of Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) increases, more and more women are searching for answers on how to continue pursing athleticism while managing their POP symptoms. That is why today I am speaking with my friend and colleague Haley Shevener, co-founder of Pop-Up and Pop-Up Pro, on this episode of the Practice Brave Podcast. We cover what POP is, what to do if you have it or are coaching an athlete that does, and the best resources to support you. Whether you coach women or have prolapse yourself, I know you're going to get a lot out of this episode. Head over to the show notes for all the links and resources mentioned. Let me know you're listening by tagging me in your posts on Instagram - talk to you there! SHOW NOTES: www.BriannaBattles.com/episode14

I'm answering all your questions on what a pregnancy and postpartum athleticism coach is in this episode of Practice Brave! I'm covering how this program was created, why educating yourself on this information is critical, who this curriculum was designed for, and how it's being implemented into communities. The conversation among Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism coaches goes beyond exercise modifications to having vulnerable conversations with the women in our lives that need more support - and not extreme or generic advice! This is something I am so passionate about and a community I am so proud to have built. Learn more HERE on how you can become a pregnancy and postpartum athleticism coach today. Thanks for listening! Check out our sponsor - Strength.com - here and connect with me on social media so I can support you in your own journey as an athlete or coach! SHOW NOTES: www.BriannaBattles.com/episode13

This episode is a sensitive one with Casey Thomas-Hardesty as we discuss miscarriage and infant loss. We believe this conversation is an important one in knowing how to support one another. Casey is a mom of three and lover of blueberry chocolate smoothies, yoga pants, and quiet time with a book. As a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and CrossFit L1, she has a passion for supporting women on their journey to reach their health goals with an emphasis on gut health, core and pelvic floor health, and recovery after pregnancy loss. Casey and I discuss the spectrum of miscarriage and how important it is to acknowledge that a loss is a loss. We cover ways to support yourself and loved ones as they experience this. Plus, what you should do as an athlete that had a miscarriage. Listen to this entire episode (it is that important!) and then head over to the show notes for the links and resources mentioned. Thanks for listening today! Check out our sponsor - Strength.com - HERE! SHOW NOTES: www.BriannaBattles.com/episode12

Brett Bartholomew knows a thing or two about how to be a great coach and in this episode, I am chatting with him about 5 ways we can be better coaches today. Brett is a strength and conditioning coach, author, consultant, and Founder of Art of Coaching™. He has coached a diverse range of athletes from across 23 sports world-wide, at levels ranging from youth athletes to Olympians. This episode is going to be game-changing for conversations around leadership, coaching, program design, and overall buy-in for our clients. If you're a coach or leader, this is absolutely an episode you will enjoy. Head over to the show notes for the links and resources mentioned in this episode. Thanks for listening! Learn more about our sponsor - Strength.com - at BriannaBattles.com/BuiltByStrength SHOW NOTES: www.BriannaBattles.com/episode11

There is no one better to talk to about the pregnancy and postpartum experience for endurance athletes than Katie Makris - mom, three-time Ironman triathlete, and founder of Pursuit Endurance! On this episode of the Practice Brave Podcast, Katie and I talk a lot about athlete brain and what you should be considering when you train as a pregnant or postpartum endurance athlete. Katie shares her own journey as a pregnant athlete, what she is doing differently the second time around, and how she knows if she's doing too much during training. Whatever degree of endurance athlete you are, this episode will shed so much light on how to view your training during pregnancy and what to do after baby comes. Head over to the show notes for the links and resources mentioned in today's episode! Share your takeaways and questions with me over on instagram @brianna.battles. Thanks for listening! Check out our sponsor Strength.com HERE! Download Katie's eBook on Endurance Sports through Pregnancy & Early Motherhood HERE! SHOW NOTES: www.BriannaBattles.com/episode10

This wasn't a planned episode because well, we didn't see this coming! In this episode I share how my reality has changed in the last week or so since the Coronavirus hit the US. A few episodes back I shared how I juggle motherhood and my business and this episode covers how all that has changed. Change is hard and I don't have a lot of inspirational advice for you right now but I am sharing what changes I'm making to prioritize my family, business, and my own physical and mental health. I'd love to know what you're doing to adapt to the changes we're all experiencing so head over to instagram and DM me! Thanks for hanging out with me today. If this episode made a difference for you, let me know! Write a review or connect with me on social media. Don't forget to also check out our sponsor, Strength.com, at BriannaBattles.com/builtbystrength. Talk to you soon. SHOW NOTES: www.BriannaBattles.com/episode9

I am chatting with Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Sallie Sarrel, about Endometriosis because March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. This is a disease and topic that we need to be discussing more and Sallie is a great person to have on to do that! After nearly two decades of pain and pelvic pain Sallie was diagnosed with endometriosis. She designed this Pelvic Physical Therapy practice to be a safe haven and a resource for all women with endometriosis and all women who seek relief from pain that many believe is unmentionable. Sallie believes all women should have a voice in their treatment and strives each and everyday to further endometriosis care. In this episode we cover what endometriosis actually is, the biggest misconception, how it relates (or doesn't) to your period, and what the best course of action is for someone who believes they have it. Thanks for joining us today and educating yourself on endometriosis so we can best serve our athletes and clients. Head over to the show notes for the links and resources mentioned and to connect more with Sallie. Talk soon! SHOW NOTES: www.BriannaBattles.com/episode8

Just a few years ago no one was talking about Diastasis Recti. Since then, there has been a full pendulum swing from unaware to hyperaware when it comes to something that is actually very normal during pregnancy. On this episode of Practice Brave, I talk with my friend and colleague, Lisa Ryan, about all things diastasis and her personal journey with a very severe case. My goal with this episode is to give you insight into diastasis, the spectrum of considerations between pregnancy and postpartum, and if surgery is a viable option for you. Head over to the show notes to learn more about Lisa and for the links and resources mentioned in this episode. Thanks for listening and sharing the show with your friends! This information is so important and you spreading the message means the world to me. Come chat with me about this episode over on instagram! SHOW NOTES: www.BriannaBattles.com/episode7

This episode is the most vulnerable one I have done for you but I think this topic is so important and doesn't get talked enough about. I am talking about juggling motherhood and your calling when you feel equally drawn to both. In a world where we try to do it all, all the time, juggling two things that mean so much to us can be HARD. Can you relate? So listen in to this episode where I answer the questions I get most often about this topic: how do I juggle my business and my family? how do I stay focused, plan ahead, and have enough energy for it all? how do I practice self-care, keep up with my training schedule and nutrition? and what advice can I share to moms like me? I cover my mindset around each of those questions and how I am constantly juggling and dropping all the balls in my life. I hope this episode is helpful to you and if it resonates with you, please share it! If you're enjoying the show, write a review on what you love and what you want to hear more of. It's so helpful to hear your feedback. Thanks for hanging out with me today! SHOW NOTES: www.BriannaBattles.com/episode6

We cover everything you need to know when it comes to Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in this episode with therapist, Carrie Pagliano. Carrie is an absolute leader in the pelvic floor physical therapy industry in what she has done to bridge the gap between physical therapists, coaches, and other professionals. In this episode we cover WTF is pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT), what to expect in an appointment, the barriers, when you should see a physical therapist, and the one thing women should know about PFPT. You do not want to miss this interview with Carrie Pagliano! Come connect with myself (@Brianna.Battles) and Carrie (@CarriePagliano) over on instagram and head to the show notes for all the links and resources mentioned in today's show. Thanks for being here! SHOW NOTES: www.BriannaBattles.com/episode5

Knowing how to train during pregnancy isn't something Heather Osby or I had access to in our first pregnancies. The information wasn't really out there! We had to become the people we needed. Over these last few years, we've both learned so much about how to train in each trimester of your pregnancy so that you're setting yourself up for success while pregnant AND postpartum. Heather and I talk about how she trained in each trimester of her most recent pregnancy, what themes and tactics she used, and why being educated is so important. Thanks for hanging out with us today. I hope this episode helped you and if it did, consider writing a review for the show. I so appreciate it. Find all the links and resources mentioned in today's show in the show notes and come hang out with Heather (@heather.osby) and I (@brianna.battles) over on instagram! Talk to you there! Find the eBook Heather and I created HERE and the Pregnant Athlete Training Program HERE! SHOW NOTES: www.BriannaBattles.com/episode4

I'm excited to introduce you to Olympic weightlifter, coach and my friend, Quiana Welch, on this episode of the Practice Brave Podcast! Quiana shares her journey from finding out she was pregnant, to training while pregnant and now postpartum. We cover how her mindset has shifted and what her goals are for the future! Quiana is so relatable and she shares her struggles and the things she is proud of so far as a mom, athlete, and coach! Thanks for joining us today! Find Quiana on Instagram @Quiana_Welch and let me know what you liked from this episode by writing a review. Talk to you soon! SHOW NOTES: www.BriannaBattles.com/episode3

Why is there no relatable information for female athletes who want to train through their pregnancy and make a return to the kind of performance and fitness they want to do as mothers? This question is what lead me to start the Pregnant & Postpartum Athlete and in this episode, I am diving into what P&PA is all about and what makes it different from what exists elsewhere. Thanks for being here today and supporting this growing movement. Share the show with a friend or fellow athlete that needs this support and find the links and resources mentioned in this episode over on the show notes! SHOW NOTES: www.BriannaBattles.com/episode2

Welcome to the first episode of the Practice Brave Podcast! I invited my business project manager on this first episode to talk through my personal pregnancy and postpartum journey which led me to create Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism and this podcast! We cover my story, what Practice Brave is all about, and what you can expect out of the show every other week! I am so grateful you are here and I would love it if you'd share the show with anyone that would benefit from it! Find me on instagram @Brianna.Battles and check out the show notes for all the links and resources mentioned in today's episode. Talk to you next time! SHOW NOTES: www.BriannaBattles.com/episode1