Today I have with me Antonia Henry, owner and head coach of A1 Fit Coaching and P&PA Coach, as we discuss what the research actually is saying about intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) and how that translates to your lifting. We discuss common reasons you may be peeing while you lift and what can be done about it, as well as dig into more about IAP and why pressure management and core + pelvic health are important factors in your performance as an athlete. Big thank you to Antonia for sharing her...
Sep 18, 2024•57 min•Ep. 168
Today I sit down with my friend Miranda Granger who is a retired UFC fighter and is now pregnant with her second baby. Miranda reflects on her journey as a fighter and how she came to the decision to have her first baby and how that changed her as a fighter. She’s excited for the next phase of motherhood with her second baby and anxious to see how that postpartum goes. Go follow her on Instagram at @ mirandagranger . Miranda has been utilizing the Pregnant Athlete Training Program and has said i...
Sep 11, 2024•49 min•Ep. 167
Today, I have with me OBGYN and Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach, Lamia Zafrani, who shares with us what her life currently looks like as a pregnant athlete. Lamia is an incredible resource and collaborator and is actually one of the expert interviews in the P&PA Course itself. I truly value her perspective and work in this community! Today she shares more in-depth about what it means to be “cleared”, her own very personal experience with miscarriage and recovery from pregnancy l...
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 166
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-che...
Aug 21, 2024•39 min•Ep. 165
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 wo...
Aug 07, 2024•34 min•Ep. 164
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. ...
Jul 24, 2024•38 min•Ep. 163
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...
Jul 10, 2024•27 min•Ep. 162
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, ...
Jun 26, 2024•31 min•Ep. 161
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. Fin...
Jun 12, 2024•38 min•Ep. 160
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 t...
May 29, 2024•37 min•Ep. 159
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 h...
May 15, 2024•53 min•Ep. 158
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 t...
May 08, 2024•45 min•Ep. 157
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 fo...
Apr 24, 2024•39 min•Ep. 156
Annie Thorisdottir is BACK on the Practice Brave Podcast! The last time we were here, we talked about her postpartum experience with her first baby. Now, she gives us behind-the-scenes information on how her second pregnancy is, how her previous birth has impacted her, how her training is going, and her hopes and ideals for the future. Annie is the total embodiment of athletic maturity as she is training with intention during this pregnancy, ultimately doing what feels best to her and best serve...
Apr 17, 2024•55 min•Ep. 155
Today, Bethany Robinson, or as many of you know her, Sporty Beth, joins me as we dig deep into her history with fitness, her ED, life as a content creator, and now navigating her pregnancy. Her pregnancy has been a difficult experience so far with intense morning sickness and she is finding ways to work through each of her challenges. Through it all, Beth has stayed active and consistent with her fitness as a way to manage her mental health and feel good through pregnancy. Sporty Beth is a conte...
Apr 10, 2024•47 min•Ep. 154
Today, Midwife and P&PA Coach Elena joins me as we discuss all things birth. So often we hear “fit pregnancy = perfect birth”, but in Elena’s experience, this is not always the case. So how do we prepare? Elena shares 5 considerations pregnant athletes should have for preparing for birth. Some of them might surprise you! Elena is based in England and is the founder of Wise Mamas Wise Mamas and a fierce advocate for family-centered care. She believes pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 153
In this episode, Olympian Emily Muskett joins me as we delve into her inspiring weightlifting career. Despite setbacks and the disappointment of not being chosen for the Olympics initially, she persevered, eventually making it to the global stage in Toyko for the 2020 Summer Olympics. After retiring from professional weightlifting, she transitioned into motherhood, navigating through pregnancy and postpartum recovery. She shares her experience of adjusting her exercise routine and accepting her ...
Mar 27, 2024•58 min•Ep. 152
Today I chatted with Kate Lyman, owner of KL Nutrition, P&PA Coach, and new mom. Kate gave birth one year ago and experienced the unexpected at her home birth as she pushed for 9 hours straight. As a result of her baby’s position, she underwent a severe tear and later realized she had a Pelvic Organ Prolapse. She has been working hard to overcome and heal from this experience and shares with us all of the details. Her hope is education and awareness around birth trauma and pelvic health incr...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 151
Today, I am honored to have Angela Lee Pucci join me as she shares her story of becoming a world champion MMA fighter, a first-time mom, and ultimately creating her nonprofit organization, Fightstory. Angela has always been in the combat sports world and knew that it’s what she wanted to do from an early age. She pursued it and was successful as a six-time world champ. When she became a mom in 2021, she knew that she was not done yet and returned to fighting postpartum. She retired from fighting...
Mar 06, 2024•54 min•Ep. 150
Today I’m joined by one of the members of the P&PA Team, Juliann Balley, as we discuss approaching the CrossFit Open as a pregnant or postpartum athlete. Juliann has participated in the Open while pregnant and postpartum through the years and shares her perspective as a recreational athlete, P&PA Coach, and CrossFit Level 1. Ultimately, it comes down to adjusting your expectations, and mindset, and honoring the season you are currently in, while also keeping core + pelvic health in mind....
Feb 28, 2024•58 min•Ep. 149
Dr. Jen Fraboni, PT, DPT joins me today as we delve into the inner workings of her online education and business, her passion for advocating pelvic health, the challenges and triumphs encountered while navigating pregnancy and postpartum, and her gratitude for feeling strong and how it benefited her life. Find Doc Jen on Instagram at @docjenfitness. Pregnant? My training program for pregnancy is here: briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete Postpartum? My 8-week postpartum athlete training program i...
Feb 14, 2024•50 min•Ep. 148
Buckle up - it’s going to get vulnerable. Hannah Bower, a lifelong athlete, and mom of 2, joins me and shares her story of overcoming challenges through her athleticism, a trauma in her personal life, a major car crash, becoming a mother, and more. Hannah is an example of resilience as she faced her trauma head-on with therapy and finding ways to heal in all aspects of her life. She also shared with us about her two pregnancies and birthed and what life looks like now. Find Hannah on Instagram a...
Feb 07, 2024•52 min•Ep. 147
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...
Jan 31, 2024•49 min•Ep. 146
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 ...
Jan 24, 2024•33 min•Ep. 145
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 differen...
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 144
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, an...
Jan 11, 2024•24 min•Ep. 143
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 Busine...
Dec 13, 2023•36 min•Ep. 142
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 du...
Dec 06, 2023•39 min•Ep. 141
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 experi...
Nov 22, 2023•42 min•Ep. 140
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 th...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 139
