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 Th...
May 23, 2022•43 min•Ep. 78
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 instagra...
May 09, 2022•20 min•Ep. 77
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 ...
May 02, 2022•29 min•Ep. 76
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 in...
Apr 20, 2022•27 min•Ep. 75
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 Debr...
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 74
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...
Apr 13, 2022•31 min•Ep. 73
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, Diastasi...
Apr 11, 2022•46 min•Ep. 72
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.ba...
Apr 04, 2022•23 min•Ep. 71
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! *** F...
Mar 28, 2022•51 min•Ep. 70
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...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 69
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 acc...
Mar 21, 2022•28 min•Ep. 68
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 y...
Mar 14, 2022•30 min•Ep. 67
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 m...
Mar 07, 2022•45 min•Ep. 66
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 & Pos...
Feb 28, 2022•26 min•Ep. 65
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 m...
Feb 21, 2022•35 min•Ep. 64
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 tr...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 63
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...
Feb 07, 2022•27 min•Ep. 62
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 Athl...
Jan 24, 2022•26 min•Ep. 61
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 comin...
Jan 17, 2022•56 min•Ep. 60
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 per...
Jan 10, 2022•49 min•Ep. 59
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 ...
Jan 03, 2022•48 min•Ep. 58
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 ment...
Dec 06, 2021•25 min•Ep. 57
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 certificati...
Nov 22, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 56
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/pod...
Nov 08, 2021•51 min•Ep. 55
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 fro...
Oct 25, 2021•27 min•Ep. 54
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 start...
Oct 11, 2021•57 min•Ep. 53
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 Posta...
Oct 04, 2021•40 min•Ep. 52
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/briann...
Sep 27, 2021•36 min•Ep. 51
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 we...
Sep 20, 2021•35 min•Ep. 50
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 spec...
Sep 13, 2021•33 min•Ep. 49
