In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Rose Faure, a former Division 1 springboard diver turned endurance athlete, to dive into what it really means to be a high-achieving woman, especially in the context of sports and personal goals. We talk about the mental and emotional demands of maintaining a competitive mindset while juggling careers, families, and everything in between. We share how the pressure of competition affects us emotionally and why self-awareness has been such a crucial part of our journeys. We reflect on the influence of role models and how our experiences can help shape the next generation of athletes.

Ultimately, we emphasize that athleticism isn’t just a phase—it’s something that evolves with us. This conversation is about embracing the fluid nature of sport, supporting each other through it, and redefining what it means to be strong and successful at every stage of life.

Connect with Ashley:

Instagram and Facebook: @ashleyrosegoes

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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!