The Practice Brave Podcast Brianna Battles

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, we just started a brand new cycle in the Practice Brave Fitness Program!
 
Join us for $29/month: https://go.briannabattles.com/practice-brave-fitness-program-signup
 
MORE ABOUT THE SHOW:
The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood.
You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism.
Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing.
Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too!
Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

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.
 
Find Hannah on Instagram at @hannah.a.donnelly.
 
Find her gym at @getfitmeridian and on their website at getfitcommunity.com/meridian.
 
Join the team! Enroll to become a Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach here:
http://briannabattles.com/ppacoach
 
 
MORE ABOUT THE SHOW:
The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood.
You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism.
Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing.
Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too!
Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

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 to be a resource for women to feel empowered to participate in the career AND still have the goals and dreams to become a mother. She is a resource for the women around her as a P&PA Coach, as well as in the Wellness and Fitness Program within her department. Ryan is an inspiration to all around her.
 
Find her on Instagram @ryy_car.
 
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.briannabattles.com/8weeks
 
MORE ABOUT THE SHOW:
The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood.
You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism.
Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing.
Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too!
Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

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 healthy lives, and pursue a lifetime of athleticism.
 
I appreciate the insight he shares today and hope his words inspire you to keep working hard and achieve your goals!
 
Find Dr. Luke on Instagram @dr_lucius.
 
If you are a pregnant or postpartum BJJ athlete, make sure to check out the BJJ During Pregnancy & Postpartum Workshop! You’ll learn how to adjust during pregnancy and how to safely return to the mat: https://go.briannabattles.com/combat-workshop-registration
 
MORE ABOUT THE SHOW:
The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood.
You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism.
Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing.
Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too!
Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

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 to find a supportive gym that does not harbor a toxic environment. She tells us of her pregnancy, beautiful home birth, and her experience with Pelvic Organ Prolapse postpartum and how she felt frustrated with the lack of support and education surrounding it. She has such a strong spirit and is an amazing example of the fact that ATHLETICISM DOES NOT END WHEN MOTHERHOOD BEGINS.
You can find Molly on Instagram at @molly_lindsay. Stay tuned for her free e-book, The Ultimate Girl’s Guide for MMA, as well as an additional e-book for male coaches coaching female fighters.
Pregnant or Postpartum MMA Athlete and looking for guidance on how to train or return to the mat? Check out the Jiu Jitsu During Pregnancy & Postpartum Workshop. In this 90-minute workshop, you’ll learn:
BJJ mindset during pregnancy and postpartum Considerations for Pregnancy Guidance for returning to the mat postpartum What Coaches & Professors need to know Here’s the link: https://go.briannabattles.com/combat-workshop-registration
 
MORE ABOUT THE SHOW:
The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood.
You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism.
Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing.
Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too!
Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

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 found success hosting a 6-week series, in-person workshops, and reaching out to her community.
Kristi Vaccaro, founder of FIT LV has successfully scaled her fitness and nutrition business both online and in her local community and has also hired fellow P&PA Coaches.
Rikki Cortese, runs a successful pregnancy and postpartum program at the gym she and her husband own and who has been able to completely replace her income within a year.
Kate Johnson, an OG P&PA Coach has diligently progressively overloaded her business and ultimately ended up as a pre/postnatal coach for Street Parking.
Enrollment for Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism is open NOW! Join the team: http://briannabattles.com/ppacoach