The Practice Brave Podcast

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165: What It Means to Be a Pregnant Athlete #iamapregnantathlete Aug 21, 2024

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We're told "just do what you've always done" and "just listen to your body", but we know that this is not enough. I hope by the end of this episode you gain a better understanding of how to train during pregnancy and why we need to adjust in the first place. I dive into mindset (athlete brain), core + pelvic health considerations, and more.

If you're a pregnant or postpartum athlete looking for resources, I can help:

The Pregnancy Cheat Sheet Free E-Book:

https://go.briannabattles.com/adjust-cheatsheet

The 8-Week Postpartum Athlete Training Program:

https://go.briannabattles.com/8-week-postpartum-athlete-training-program

**COMING SOON: The All-New Pregnant Athlete Training Program! Coming on Labor Day, September 2, 2024!**

Learn to coach pregnant + postpartum athletes:

http://briannabattles.com/ppacoach

JOIN THE #iamapregnantathlete CHALLENGE!

Here: https://go.pregnancyandpostpartumathleticism.com/pregnancy-challenge

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!

164: Why My Boys Have a 4 Year Age Gap and Why it's Worked for Us Aug 07, 2024

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A little more personal of a podcast today… with my youngest son Chance's birthday coming up (turning 7!), it had me reflecting on the decision to have a second baby and what that looked like. I wasn't even in a mental place to think about another baby for the first 3 years postpartum after Cade, but I knew we wanted to have a second.

I have had experiences within my own family that reaffirmed the decision to have another baby and not have Cade be an only child. I was also worried that 4 years would be too big of a gap. But in the end, it's been perfect for our family and my experience with Chance was so drastically different than my first pregnancy and birth.

I hope you enjoy this deeper, more personal look into my life and family and hope that you know that whatever decisions you make for your family are yours and yours alone.

Looking for support during pregnancy and postpartum?

Check out the Pregnant Athlete Training Program:

https://go.pregnancyandpostpartumathleticism.com/pregnancy

Check out the 8-Week Postpartum Athlete Training Program:

https://go.briannabattles.com/8-week-postpartum-athlete-training-program

MORE ABOUT THE SHOW:

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.

Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

163: P&PA Coach Spotlight, Katie Davis: From Hairstylist to Full-Time P&PA Coach Jul 24, 2024

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Today, P&PA Coach Katie joins me and shares her inspiring story of going from a hairstylist of 18 years to a full-time P&PA Coach in her very own space. It's a story that we so commonly hear - we don't know we need this information until we do. This was the case for Katie when she realized she developed prolapse after her first baby, leading her down the rabbit hole of pelvic health and desperately seeking answers.

Eventually, she finds the P&PA Cert and her path completely changes. She realized her passion for not only helping pregnant + postpartum athletes but also older women and created a class for 60+. She realized the principles of P&PA apply across the board for ALL athletes.

Katie also attended the P&PA Live Coaches Seminar in Boise in 2022 which gave her confidence she needed to focus on coaching more. She started with an 800 sq ft garage for a year and then ultimately ended up leaving hairstyling completely and pursuing her business full-time, now in her own independent space. So inspirational!

If this inspires you and you'd like to join us as a P&PA Coach, you can enroll with lifetime access here:

http://briannabattles.com/ppacoach

If you're already a P&PA Coach and would like to join us in Boise on September 14-15, 2024, for a weekend full of learning and collaboration with me and the P&PA Team, you can register for that HERE:

https://go.briannabattles.com/ccl-2024

MORE ABOUT THE SHOW:

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.

Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

162: Practical Things Female Athletes Should Know About Their Pelvic Health Jul 10, 2024

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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!

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 & Postpartum Athleticism: http://briannabattles.com/ppacoach

Need workouts for your pregnancy or postpartum? Check out my programs (now with app access!):

The Pregnant Athlete Training Program: https://go.pregnancyandpostpartumathleticism.com/pregnancy

The 8-Week Postpartum Athlete Training Program: https://go.briannabattles.com/8-week-postpartum-athlete-training-program

MORE ABOUT THE SHOW:

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.

Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

161: An Unhinged Interview with Cade for His 11th Birthday Jun 26, 2024

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Cade joins me again this year for another interview where it's made super clear his love for sports and In-N-Out. But in all seriousness, Cade is a kind, supportive brother and friend who can't wait for his future career in the NFL. They grow up fast…one day they aren't sleeping at all and the next they, like Cade, sleep in until 10:30. If you're in the trenches right now with little boys, hang in there. It'll get better. Happy Birthday, Cade!

If you're a busy mom looking for a workout routine, we just started a brand new cycle in the Practice Brave Fitness Program!

Join us for $29/month: https://go.briannabattles.com/practice-brave-fitness-program-signup

MORE ABOUT THE SHOW:

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.

Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

160: What It Takes to Open and Run a Successful Gym with Hannah Donnelly Jun 12, 2024

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If you have a dream of opening and running your own gym, this episode is for you. Hannah Donnelly pulls back the curtains on the process of opening their very own Get Fit gym based in Meridian, Idaho. It took faith, grit, patience, and drive to achieve their goal and they were highly successful. When they opened their doors in 2023, they started with 40 members. That number has now doubled! Hannah explains how important it is to get involved in the community and never give up on your dreams. Find Hannah on Instagram at @hannah.a.donnelly. Find her gym at @getfitmeridian and on their website at getfitcommunity.com/meridian. Join the team! Enroll to become a Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach here: http://briannabattles.com/ppacoach

MORE ABOUT THE SHOW:

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.

Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

159: P&PA Coach Ryan K. Reynolds on Being a Fire Fighter, Rugby Player, and Advocate for Women May 29, 2024

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Today I have P&PA Coach Ryan K. Reynolds with me as we chat about her journey as a pro Rubgy player, firefighter, and advocate for women in sports and first responder careers. As a pioneer in the Rugby world, Ryan saw first-hand the growth of women in the sport, having had the opportunity to be on the Olympic team.

She decided to use her athletic skills and talents later in life to become a first responder and is now working as a firefighter for her local community. Her mission and hope is to be a resource for women to feel empowered to participate in the career AND still have the goals and dreams to become a mother. She is a resource for the women around her as a P&PA Coach, as well as in the Wellness and Fitness Program within her department. Ryan is an inspiration to all around her.

Find her on Instagram @ryy_car.

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

MORE ABOUT THE SHOW:

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.

Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

158: Sports Injuries and Combat Sports with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Luke Pomerantz May 15, 2024

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Today, I have a special guest Dr. Luke Pomerantz who is an Orthopedic Surgeon out of San Diego, California, and a black belt in Jiu Jitsu. He shares with us the most common sports injuries he sees among combat athletes, his experiences as a surgeon, and best practices for healing and treating the injuries he sees.

As a lifelong athlete, Luke has always been immersed in the world of sports and that passion has now led him to his current career. He loves the opportunity to help others heal, lead healthy lives, and pursue a lifetime of athleticism.

I appreciate the insight he shares today and hope his words inspire you to keep working hard and achieve your goals!

Find Dr. Luke on Instagram @dr_lucius.

If you are a pregnant or postpartum BJJ athlete, make sure to check out the BJJ During Pregnancy & Postpartum Workshop! You'll learn how to adjust during pregnancy and how to safely return to the mat: https://go.briannabattles.com/combat-workshop-registration

MORE ABOUT THE SHOW:

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.

Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

157: A Raw and Unfiltered Conversation with MMA Athlete Molly Lindsay May 08, 2024

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Today, MMA Athlete and mother, Molly Lindsay, joins me and she is out to be a game-changer in the world of martial arts. She's passionate about advocating for women and mothers within the sport with a desire to create more support and awareness surrounding mental health struggles, sexism, and returning to the sport postpartum. I have no doubt she is going to go on to change the game!

In this episode, Molly shares with us about her experience as a female MMA fighter and the struggle it has been to find a supportive gym that does not harbor a toxic environment. She tells us of her pregnancy, beautiful home birth, and her experience with Pelvic Organ Prolapse postpartum and how she felt frustrated with the lack of support and education surrounding it. She has such a strong spirit and is an amazing example of the fact that ATHLETICISM DOES NOT END WHEN MOTHERHOOD BEGINS.

You can find Molly on Instagram at @molly_lindsay. Stay tuned for her free e-book, The Ultimate Girl's Guide for MMA, as well as an additional e-book for male coaches coaching female fighters.

Pregnant or Postpartum MMA Athlete and looking for guidance on how to train or return to the mat? Check out the Jiu Jitsu During Pregnancy & Postpartum Workshop. In this 90-minute workshop, you'll learn:

BJJ mindset during pregnancy and postpartum
Considerations for Pregnancy
Guidance for returning to the mat postpartum
What Coaches & Professors need to know

Here's the link: https://go.briannabattles.com/combat-workshop-registration

MORE ABOUT THE SHOW:

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.

Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

156: How to Make an Income and a Difference with the P&PA Certification ft. Four Successful P&PA Coaches Apr 24, 2024

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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 has found success hosting a 6-week series, in-person workshops, and reaching out to her community.

Kristi Vaccaro, founder of FIT LV 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, runs a successful pregnancy and postpartum program at the gym she and her husband own and who has been able to completely replace her income within a year.

Kate Johnson, an OG P&PA Coach has diligently progressively overloaded her business and ultimately ended up as a pre/postnatal coach for Street Parking.

Enrollment for Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism is open NOW! Join the team: http://briannabattles.com/ppacoach

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