The Brilliant Resilient Experience

Hey there, fitness fam! It's your girl, Bre, back with another laid-back, but lively episode of 'Barbells and Bangers.'  In this episode, I’m giving you the real talk about my own fitness and wellness journey, diving into why I decided to kick alcohol to the curb. It’s a story of personal discovery, health, and change – all with a sprinkle of humor. Next, we switch gears to a beauti...

Prepare to be inspired as we bring you an exclusive interview with  pro MMA fighter, Don "Mr. Sandman" Brooks. In this captivating episode, we delve into the incredible journey of a man who transitioned from the gridiron to the world of mixed martial arts, defying odds and chasing his dreams. Join us as we sit down with Don Brooks and unravel his story of resilience, determination, and u...

Welcome to the 24th episode of Barbells & Bangers, your go-to podcast for all things fitness, tech, and music. In this laid-back episode, it's just you and me, your host, kicking back and diving into some intriguing topics. First up, we talk about my current chronic pain battle and workout recovery. We've all been there—aches and pains that just won't quit, or feeling like we&ap...

On this week's episode of Barbell's and Bangers, I had a very special guest named Sam Primeaux. At the age of 17, Sam was in a devastating motorcycle accident that left him paralyzed. However, that wasn't enough to slow him down. In fact, he used his situation as motivation and has since overcome the odds. Now at age 23, Sam has gotten into the best shape of his life and one day asp...

Barbells and Bangers is the podcast where we combine the worlds of fitness, music, and combat sports. Every episode, we'll be sharing our favorite workout routines, the music that gets us hyped up to lift, and discussing the impact of fitness on our well-being. We'll also have guest appearances from fitness enthusiasts, musicians, fighters, etc. who will share their go-to workout tracks,...

Playing Grand Theft Auto: Vice City The Definitive Edition and talking about supplements that I use and my top 10 favorite stand up comedians.

Yoooooo! In this episode, I brought back a phenomenal guest to chat about UFC, weight loss, nutrition, and stand up comedy. Zachary Allen is a personal trainer/weight loss coach that specializes in helping men lose over 50 pounds. Zachary has lost 100+ pounds multiple times and has a very inspiring story behind how he helps his clients.

Yooooooooo! In this week's episode I talked about making money vs fulfillment in life, how bodybuilder Calum Von Moger is turning his life around after his brother's death, how musicians like Danny Brown have broken into the podcast scene, and why Sturgill Simpson is the most underrated country music artist.

Yoooooo! In this week's episode I talked about how I eat healthy without breaking the bank, Theo Von's appearance on the Full Send Podcast, my definition of self care, and the increasing prevalence of steroid abuse in the fitness community.

Yooooo! I have moved my MMA content to its own show, BreBre Talks MMA! I still have plenty of health, fitness, and music to talk about though. In this episode, I chatted about my battle with Lupus and how it affects my training, how the Liver King and other influencers have created larger than life internet characters, and I went through a bunch of my old Spotify playlists.

Yooooooo! What an interesting matchup in this weekend's UFC Main Event: Aljamain Sterling vs Henry Cejudo. In this episode, I recapped the UFC 288 Main card, Tony Ferguson's arrest, my current workout plan and how I am improving my cardio, and my current obsession with System of a Down.

What happens when you get two people with ADHD that love MMA and fitness on a podcast? You get a 3 hour podcast on several different topics! This was honestly such a fun conversation, and I am so excited to share it with you all. We talked about combat sports, fitness, social media, mindset, marriage, dating, and just life in general. Enjoy! :)

Yooooooo! What an exciting weekend for fight fans. In this episode, I talked about Gervonta Davis' win against Ryan Garcia, Sergei Pavlovich's devastating KO of Curtis Blaydes, and in the fitness world, I discussed the popular channel, Bodybuilding & BS, being removed from YouTube. 

Yooooo. In this week's episode I discussed the UFC Fight Night main event between Arnold Allen and Max Holloway, gave my early predictions for UFC 288, and talked about the impact of social media influencers on the fitness industry.

Yooooo! In this episode I talked about this absolute banger of a fight card we had this weekend in the UFC. I also talked about NF's new album "Hope", which I had discussed on a previous episode before it was released. 

In this episode I give my picks for UFC 287: Adesanya vs Pereira II. I also discussed how I am trying to balance cardio with strength training in my new fitness routine.

Welcome back to another episode of Barbells & Bangers! On this episode, I had an amazing conversation with weight loss coach, Zachary Allen, about recent and upcoming UFC fights, workout routines, and Zachary's approach to helping his clients lose 50+. pounds.

In this episode I talk about the different approaches I have taken to fitness while dealing with Lupus as well as some recovery methods I have found to be effective. I broke down some of the lyrics in Tash Sultana's new song, talked about what I've been listening to, and did a quick recap of UFC 286: Usman vs Edwards.

This week is another solo episode! I talk about some changes going on in my life, my mindset and how I deal with change and challening times, and a quick recap of Merab Dvalishvili's dominant performance against Petr Yan.

In this episode, I talk about the UFC 285 main card and my thoughts on the results of the fights and potential future matchups.

On this episode of Barbells & Bangers, Bre and her best friend, Emily Lanspa, have a discussion about their favorite music, mental health, and fitness journey. Emily Lanspa is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Missouri and a Registered Play Therapist. She completed her undergraduate and graduate degrees in social work at Saint Louis University with a specialization in children...

In this episode, I talk about the benefits I get from ice bath, Erin Blanchfield's impressive win against Jessica Andrade, and the upcoming album from rapper NF.

In this episode I talk about recovering from being sick, getting back into my routine, and I discuss the very controversial main event from UFC 284.

This week on Barbells & Bangers, I discuss the importance of taking time off the gym. It's good to be passionate about fitness, but not to the point where you have no life outside the gym. Maintaining balance and prioritizing rest will make your routine so much more sustainable long term. 

In this episode, I catch you guys up on my favorite workout music, the latest workout program I've been doing, and how I am feeling, my progress, and so on. I had to talk about Zach Bryan because what he is doing is so important for the music industry. Then later in the pod, I gave my predictions for the UFC 284 main event! This episode was so much fun and I am looking forward to the next one...