• 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
    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
    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
  • 202: The Double-Edged Sword of High Achievement with Ashley Rose Faure
    Aug 13 2025

    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

    Join the Practice Brave Fitness Program: briannabattles.com/practicebrave

    Are you a pregnant combat athlete? Check out my free resource for BJJ during pregnancy and postpartum: https://go.briannabattles.com/bjj-freeguide

    If you’re a pregnant or postpartum athlete looking for resources, I can help:

    The Pregnancy Cheat Sheet Free E-Book:

    https://go.briannabattles.com/adjust-cheatsheet

    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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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • 201: Building Battles Jiu-Jitsu: Family, Sport, and a New Chapter
    Aug 6 2025

    In this episode, I’m joined by my husband, Jared, for a really special conversation that’s different from our usual topics—because we’re announcing something big: we’re opening a jiu-jitsu gym together here in Eagle, Idaho!

    We talk about how we each found jiu-jitsu (at very different points in life), how it’s become a huge part of our family’s identity, and why we’re choosing to build this business from the ground up. From Jared’s law enforcement background to my years in strength and conditioning—and now, coaching athlete moms—this is a story about merging worlds, pursuing passion, and creating a space for families to grow in confidence, athleticism, and community.

    Join Us at Battles Jiu-Jitsu
    🏠 Opening October 2025 in Eagle, Idaho
    📍 Learn more and fill out the interest form: battlesjiujitsu.com
    📸 Follow our journey on Instagram: @battlesjiujitsu

    Whether you’re a local family, a curious athlete mom, or someone who's been watching from the sidelines, this is your invitation to get involved. If you want to train, build confidence, or just see what this world is all about, reach out. We’d love to have you join our community.

    Are you a pregnant combat athlete? Check out my free resource for BJJ during pregnancy and postpartum: https://go.briannabattles.com/bjj-freeguide

    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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    27 mins
  • 200: Longevity, Overtraining & Youth Sports: A Deep Dive with Joel Jamieson
    Jul 23 2025

    In this episode, I’m joined by Joel Jamieson, renowned strength and conditioning coach, educator, and creator of Morpheus and 8WeeksOut.com. We talk all about athletic development across the lifespan, with a special focus on coaching in combat sports, training youth athletes, and using heart rate variability (HRV) to optimize performance and recovery.

    Joel shares powerful insights from decades in the field, coaching everyone from MMA champions to teenage volleyball players. This conversation hits on everything from the culture of overtraining, long-term athletic development, and the dangers of early sport specialization to how we can support the next generation of athletes (and ourselves) through better coaching and smarter recovery.

    Connect with Joel:

    Instagram: @coachjoeljamieson

    Websites:

    • 8WeeksOut - https://8weeksout.com/
    • Morpheus - https://trainwithmorpheus.com/

    If you're a parent, coach, or athlete trying to train smarter—not just harder—this episode is for you. Share it with your community, tag me @briannabattles, and let me know your biggest takeaway.

    Join the Practice Brave Fitness Program: briannabattles.com/practicebrave

    If you’re a pregnant or postpartum athlete looking for resources, I can help:

    The Pregnancy Cheat Sheet Free E-Book:

    https://go.briannabattles.com/adjust-cheatsheet

    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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    55 mins
  • 199: Food Noise, Fatigue & Female Physiology: A Real Talk with Dr. Christle Guevarra
    Jul 9 2025

    In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Christle Guevarra—physician, educator, athlete, and all-around powerhouse—for a real, raw conversation about health, hormones, weight loss medications, and what it actually looks like to live inside a female body with high-level demands. Christle shares her personal and professional journey from academic burnout and disordered habits to becoming a leader in fitness-forward medicine.

    We talk about everything from body image to semaglutide, muscle loss fears, perimenopause, and the psychological toll of chronic dieting. If you’ve ever struggled with your weight, your hunger cues, or simply wondered what’s really going on behind the scenes of the latest health trends, this episode is for you.

    Connect with Dr. Christle Guevarra:

    • Instagram: @dr.christle
    • YouTube: @rpstrength

    Join the Practice Brave Fitness Program: briannabattles.com/practicebrave

    If you’re a pregnant or postpartum athlete looking for resources, I can help:

    The Pregnancy Cheat Sheet Free E-Book:

    https://go.briannabattles.com/adjust-cheatsheet

    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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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 198: Raising an Athlete, Raising a Human: A Birthday Tradition with My Son Cade
    Jun 25 2025

    Every year around Cade’s birthday, we make it a tradition to sit down and record a podcast together. This year, Cade is turning 12, and I can’t believe how much he’s grown. Not just physically (hello, football tackles and jiu-jitsu moves), but emotionally and mentally too.

    In this episode, we talk about his life right now—what he’s into, what he’s learning, how sports are shaping his identity, and what it’s like growing up in a high-energy, high-intention family. We cover everything from sibling dynamics and friendship to confidence, character, and, yes, middle school nerves.

    This is a reflection of what it means to 'practice brave' in parenting, in sport, and in everyday life. It’s personal, it’s honest, and it’s a reminder of why I started this entire business in the first place: Cade.

    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

    Tag me on Instagram @brianna.battles and share your favorite part of this episode—or a tradition you’ve created with your kids.

    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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    55 mins