The Practice Brave Podcast

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 que...

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....

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.batt...

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 tur...

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 e...

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...

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...

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 med...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 worksh...

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. Che...

Kenzie Riley is a CrossFit Games veteran who recently competed at the Games at 1 year postpartum. Her perspective on training and making it back to the Games is not what you'd expect, and is a message + approach that can resonate with athletes of all backgrounds and abilities. ***** Looking for a workout program designed specifically for each week of pregnancy? Check out The Pregnant Athlete Train...

This is my 6 month post explant. Removing my breast implants was a great choice for my body and I share what my recovery experience has been like and what I'm feeling like now! Make sure you also listen to episodes 32 and 33 for context about my choice for getting them in, and my choices and symptoms that led to getting them removed. ***** Looking for a workout program designed specifically for ea...

Meg (aka @megaquats on IG), is a well known coach and athlete in the fitness industry and is now navigating pregnancy! We talked about her training, mindset and overall approach to this different season in her lifetime of athleticism. ***** Looking for a workout program designed specifically for each week of pregnancy? Check out The Pregnant Athlete Training Program ---> briannabattles.com/pregnan...

Your athleticism does not end when motherhood begins. This is a central theme to my business, and also how I have been able to connect with so many pregnant and postpartum athletes and those who coach them. In this episode, I talk about navigating pregnancy, postpartum, training and how the shift in identity, routine, expectations and ability can be really challenging! It's not about going back, i...

Jill Coleman is a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach turned business mentor for thousands of fitness professionals over the last decade.   On this episode we talked about what we wish fitness industry people knew when starting an online business, and tips on making it work long term. We shared honest experiences and perspectives gained, plus the variables that come up when sharing onli...

Emily King is a Figure champion, coach, registered nurse, and mum to be from Australia. She is currently pregnant and in this episode we talk about navigating body image, especially coming from an aesthetically driven sport and exercise + nutrition regimen. You will appreciate her honestly and perspective on this topic, as it is something so many of us can relate to at different levels *** Sign up...

Miranda "Danger" Granger is a UFC fighter, and now, a pregnant athlete who I'm getting to coach through her pregnancy and return to the octagon postpartum. She is one of our athlete brand ambassadors, so we will be following her through this season in her athleticism. This episode introduces her, and talks about her pregnancy, struggles, goals and overall approach. I think she will become your new...

Jasmine Shea (@jazzythings on IG) shares her experience with trying to conceive and what her fertility + pregnancy process has been like so far! She shared a lot of personal information to help others have insight on what actually happens and all the emotions experienced. I'm so thankful for her openness and willingness to walk us through an experience that SO many people can relate to. This episo...

Alicia McKenzie is a mom, athlete, entrepreneur and all around badass. On this episode, we talked about her finding CrossFit in the early days of CrossFit, and getting pregnant a few times during her time as a competitor. She now considers herself a fitness generalist and has been able to evolve her relationship and approach with fitness to complement the season of life she's in and wants to be in...

Michelle Thibeau is a mother, Army Special Operations veteran, data scientist, and a Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach. We discussed the culture and challenges of being a pregnant and postpartum tactical athlete and how to navigate that process while prioritizing service, duty, health and fitness as it relates to becoming a mother. We are thankful for her expertise and perspective and we kn...

Carrie Pagliano is a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist who specializes in working with athletes. On this episode, we talk about returning to running postpartum and what coaches and practitioners can do to support our runners. This episode will help clarify the behaviors, symptoms and misconceptions many athletes and practitioners have about running and give practical guidance that can be implemented...