# athleticism (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover athleticism. Page: Feed: --- ## [241: How We Decided to Grow Our Family Again — The Power of Control and Perspective in Motherhood](https://briannabattles.com/8423/241/) _2026-08-05 · The Practice Brave Podcast_ In this episode, I'm sharing one of my most personal stories: my journey through pregnancy, birth, and the lessons that have shaped me as both a mother and a coach. I reflect on what it was like deciding to grow our family after a challenging postpartum experience, and how those experiences influenced the way I approached my next pregnancy and birth. We talk about the importance of self-advocacy,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/practicebrave/TPBP_241_EDITED.mp3?dest-id=1690916) ## [240: Building Battles Jiu Jitsu: How the First 6 Months is Going](https://briannabattles.com/8410/240/) _2026-07-29 · The Practice Brave Podcast_ In this episode, Jared and I pull back the curtain on what it's really been like to build Battles Jiu Jitsu from the ground up. We reflect on the first several months of opening our gym, the challenges we've navigated, and the values that have shaped every decision we've made along the way. More than building a successful business, our goal has always been to create a place where people of all… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/practicebrave/TPBP_240_EDITED.mp3?dest-id=1690916) ## [239: Rebuilding Athleticism Postpartum: A Systemic Perspective with Lara Morgan Lee, MD](https://briannabattles.com/8404/239/) _2026-07-22 · The Practice Brave Podcast_ In today's episode, I sat down with Lara Morgan Lee, MD, a board-certified sports medicine physician and former team doctor for elite professional and collegiate athletes, to talk about what happens when we apply a sports medicine approach to motherhood. We dive into the gaps that still exist in postpartum healthcare and why returning to function requires more than a six-week clearance. Dr. Morgan… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/practicebrave/TPBP_239_EDITED.mp3?dest-id=1690916) ## [238: The Building Blocks of Raising Athletic Kids](https://briannabattles.com/8395/238/) _2026-07-15 · The Practice Brave Podcast_ In this solo episode, I'm sharing my perspective as a coach, lifelong athlete, and mom raising two athletic boys. My goal isn't to raise Division I or professional athletes. It's to help my kids build a foundation for a lifetime of athleticism. I talk about why I believe in exposing kids to multiple sports, developing fundamental movement skills, and giving them opportunities to learn how to move,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/practicebrave/TPBP_238_EDITED.mp3?dest-id=1690916) ## [237: Motherhood and Athleticism Can Coexist: Jessica Hamel's Journey](https://briannabattles.com/8388/237/) _2026-07-08 · The Practice Brave Podcast_ In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Hamel, P&PA coach and mom, to talk about what it really looks like to embrace both motherhood and athleticism without feeling like you have to choose between the two. Jessica shares her journey from being a military spouse to building a fitness career, and how becoming a mom reshaped her identity in ways she never expected. We talk about the challenges of… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/practicebrave/TPBP_237_EDITED.mp3?dest-id=1690916) ## [236: Growing Up Fast: Cade's 13th Year Reflections](https://briannabattles.com/8382/236/) _2026-06-25 · The Practice Brave Podcast_ In this special birthday episode of the Practice Brave podcast, I sit down with my son, Cade, to reflect on his 13th year—one filled with tremendous growth, new experiences, and a whole lot of learning for both of us. We talk about his transition into middle school, the friendships he's built, and how he's navigated balancing football, wrestling, basketball, rugby, baseball, and jiu-jitsu. Along… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/practicebrave/TPBP_236_EDITED.mp3?dest-id=1690916) ## [235: The Truth About Heavy Lifting During Pregnancy: Safety and Research Insights with Christina Prevett PT, PhD](https://briannabattles.com/8376/235/) _2026-06-17 · The Practice Brave Podcast_ Today, I sat down with Dr. Christina Prevett to explore some of the most common—and often misunderstood—questions surrounding pregnancy, postpartum exercise, and pelvic health. Christina shares insights from the latest research on topics including heavy lifting during pregnancy, pelvic floor dysfunction, and postpartum recovery. We discuss what the evidence actually says about exercise safety, why… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/practicebrave/TPBP_235_EDITED.mp3?dest-id=1690916) ## [234: Revolutionizing Pregnancy and Postpartum Exercise: New Research Insights with Margie Davenport, PhD](https://briannabattles.com/8370/234/) _2026-06-10 · The Practice Brave Podcast_ In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Margie Davenport, researcher, professor, and leading voice in maternal health and exercise science, to discuss how the landscape of pregnancy and postpartum fitness has evolved over the past decade. Dr. Margie shares insights from her extensive research on exercise during pregnancy and postpartum, including how newer evidence continues to challenge outdated… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/practicebrave/TPBP_234_EDITED.mp3?dest-id=1690916) ## [233: A Chat with Delaney Nelson: Twin Mom & HYROX Athlete](https://briannabattles.com/8363/233/) _2026-06-03 · The Practice Brave Podcast_ Today, I sat down with Delaney Nelson, a former Division 1 collegiate swimmer, to talk about motherhood, athleticism, and what it looks like to rediscover your strength in a completely new season of life. Delaney shares her journey from navigating life after a twin pregnancy to reconnecting with fitness and eventually pursuing bigger athletic goals through training and coaching. We talk about the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/practicebrave/TPBP_233_EDITED.mp3?dest-id=1690916) ## [ThreatCrush on GitHub (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rsWZPHXGIZ7y) _2026-06-03 · **Sponsored**_ View the ThreatCrush listing on the GitHub Marketplace. ## [232: From CrossFit Games to Motherhood: A Journey of Resilience and Adaptation with Steph Mireles](https://briannabattles.com/8356/232/) _2026-05-20 · The Practice Brave Podcast_ In today's episode, I sit down with Steph Mireles, former CrossFit Games athlete and physician assistant, to talk about the evolution of athleticism through different seasons of life—including pregnancy, motherhood, and career growth. Steph shares her experience balancing high-level training with the demands of working in medicine, and how her relationship with fitness has shifted over time. We… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/practicebrave/TPBP_232_EDITED.mp3?dest-id=1690916)