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 o...
Feb 28, 2023•30 min•Ep. 108
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 pr...
Feb 21, 2023•27 min•Ep. 107
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 life...
Feb 14, 2023•28 min•Ep. 106
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 Athle...
Feb 07, 2023•27 min•Ep. 105
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 ...
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 104
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 le...
Jan 24, 2023•59 min•Ep. 103
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 ...
Jan 16, 2023•29 min•Ep. 102
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 yo...
Jan 09, 2023•37 min•Ep. 101
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.briannabattl...
Dec 12, 2022•45 min•Ep. 100
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, profess...
Nov 28, 2022•34 min•Ep. 99
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: briannabatt...
Nov 14, 2022•41 min•Ep. 98
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 sha...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 97
🎉 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 bri...
Oct 24, 2022•48 min•Ep. 96
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...
Oct 10, 2022•29 min•Ep. 95
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’...
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 94
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 an...
Sep 26, 2022•46 min•Ep. 93
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 ...
Sep 19, 2022•35 min•Ep. 92
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 Enro...
Sep 12, 2022•23 min•Ep. 91
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 thre...
Sep 05, 2022•42 min•Ep. 90
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 prior...
Aug 29, 2022•38 min•Ep. 89
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 ...
Aug 22, 2022•33 min•Ep. 88
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 ...
Aug 08, 2022•33 min•Ep. 87
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...
Aug 03, 2022•36 min•Ep. 86
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 worksh...
Jul 21, 2022•39 min•Ep. 85
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: http...
Jul 14, 2022•45 min•Ep. 84
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 @brian...
Jul 05, 2022•39 min•Ep. 83
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 ...
Jun 27, 2022•31 min•Ep. 82
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...
Jun 23, 2022•35 min•Ep. 81
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 pregna...
Jun 13, 2022•24 min•Ep. 80
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 yo...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 79
