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The Practice Brave Podcast

The Practice Brave Podcast

By: Brianna Battles
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 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! Connect with Brianna on Instagram @Brianna.Battles and learn more about her programs at BriannaBattles.com2025 Brianna Battles Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • 205: From the Octagon to Motherhood: UFC Fighter Katlyn Cerminara on Fertility, Pregnancy, and Postpartum Comeback

    205: From the Octagon to Motherhood: UFC Fighter Katlyn Cerminara on Fertility, Pregnancy, and Postpartum Comeback
    Sep 10 2025
    In this episode, UFC Fighter Katlyn Cerminara shares her journey as a new mom and professional athlete. She discusses her early experiences in martial arts, her rise in the UFC, and the challenges she faced while trying to conceive. Kaitlyn opens up about her fertility journey, including IVF treatments and the emotional toll it took on her. She also shares her positive pregnancy experience and the unexpected twists of her birth story. Now four weeks postpartum, Kaitlyn reflects on her recovery and her aspirations to return to the octagon, emphasizing the importance of community and support among women in combat sports. Follow Katlyn: IG: @blondefighter Burning The Boats Podcast: youtube.com/@burningtheboatspodcast2868 Are you a pregnant combat athlete? Check out my free resource for BJJ during pregnancy and postpartum: https://go.briannabattles.com/bjj-freeguide Learn more about the Practice Brave Fitness Program: https://briannabattles.com/practicebrave

    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!
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    38 mins
  • 204: Transforming Coaching: Insights from Dr. Sean Pastuch

    204: Transforming Coaching: Insights from Dr. Sean Pastuch
    Sep 3 2025
    In this episode, I talk with Dr. Sean Pastuch, founder of Active Life, about rethinking fitness, coaching, and business in ways that actually support people for the long run. He shares his journey from being a personal trainer who took on clients others overlooked, to becoming a chiropractor, gym owner, and eventually the visionary behind a company that helps both clients in chronic pain and coaches who want to serve them better. We dive into what it really takes to build a sustainable career in the fitness industry, from learning how to charge what your services are worth to creating meaningful influence beyond just working with pro athletes. This is a powerful conversation about coaching, leadership, and life—one that will challenge the way you think about money, influence, and what it means to truly help people. Connect with Dr. Sean: IG: @drseanpastuch Websites: https://drseanpastuch.com/ https://activelifeprofessional.com/ Need workouts for your pregnancy or postpartum? Check out my programs (now with app access!): The Pregnant Athlete Training Program: https://go.pregnancyandpostpartumathleticism.com/pregnancy The 8-Week Postpartum Athlete Training Program: https://go.briannabattles.com/8-week-postpartum-athlete-training-program Learn more about the Practice Brave Fitness Program: https://briannabattles.com/practicebrave

    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!
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • 203: Beyond the Athlete Identity: Wrestling, Coaching & Growth with Katherine Shai

    203: Beyond the Athlete Identity: Wrestling, Coaching & Growth with Katherine Shai
    Aug 20 2025
    In this episode, I sit down with Katherine Shai — a 7x Team USA National Team wrestler, former University World Champion, two-time Olympic alternate, and founder of the wrestling education platform LuchaFit. Katherine has transitioned from elite athlete to mindset and technical coach, and brings such a powerful perspective on how women in sport evolve over time.

    We talk about what it truly means to balance athletic identity with motherhood, and how mental performance support is just as critical as physical training. Katherine shares her journey through high-level wrestling, coaching, and entrepreneurship, and we dive into how adaptability, joy, and mindset impact both sport and life. We also discuss changing the culture around weight in combat sports, building community for female athletes, and empowering the next generation to thrive beyond just performance. This is such a grounded and inspiring conversation about redefining what strength and success look like as women in athletics.

    Connect with Katherine: IG: @katherineshai Website: https://www.luchafit.com/

    Learn more about the Practice Brave Fitness Program: https://briannabattles.com/practicebrave

    Need workouts for your pregnancy or postpartum? Check out my programs (now with app access!):

    The Pregnant Athlete Training Program: https://go.pregnancyandpostpartumathleticism.com/pregnancy

    The 8-Week Postpartum Athlete Training Program: https://go.briannabattles.com/8-week-postpartum-athlete-training-program

    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!
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    58 mins
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