The Practice Brave Podcast

244: Why Pregnancy & Postpartum Coaching Matters: The Story Behind P&PA

In this solo episode, I'm sharing the story behind the Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coaching Certification, why specialized coaching matters, and how this education

243: Understanding the History of Pregnancy, Postpartum & Athleticism with Dr. Carrie Pagliano, PT

This episode is a little different because Dr. Carrie Pagliano and I are bringing our two podcasts together for one conversation about the history of pregnancy, postpartu

242: The Power of Adaptability: Alena Alsruhe on Pregnancy and Postpartum in Your 40s

In this insightful episode, I sit down with Alena Alsruhe to talk about her experience navigating pregnancy and postpartum in her 40s and the mindset shifts that came wit

241: How We Decided to Grow Our Family Again — The Power of Control and Perspective in Motherhood

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.  

240: Building Battles Jiu Jitsu: How the First 6 Months is Going

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

239: Rebuilding Athleticism Postpartum: A Systemic Perspective with Lara Morgan Lee, MD

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

238: The Building Blocks of Raising Athletic Kids

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 athlet

237: Motherhood and Athleticism Can Coexist: Jessica Hamel's Journey

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 lik

236: Growing Up Fast: Cade's 13th Year Reflections

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 experienc

235: The Truth About Heavy Lifting During Pregnancy: Safety and Research Insights with Christina Prevett PT, PhD

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 h

234: Revolutionizing Pregnancy and Postpartum Exercise: New Research Insights with Margie Davenport, PhD

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 p

233: A Chat with Delaney Nelson: Twin Mom & HYROX Athlete

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 i

232: From CrossFit Games to Motherhood: A Journey of Resilience and Adaptation with Steph Mireles

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 sea

231: Balancing Motherhood and Elite Sports: Insights from Olympian Dr. Tara Peterson

In this episode of the Practice Brave podcast, I sit down with Tara Peterson, a two-time Olympic curler and dentist, to talk about what it really looks like to pursue eli

230: Building Your Brand, Voice, and Impact as a Coach with Shanté Cofield

In this engaging episode, I sit down with Shanté Cofield, physical therapist and entrepreneur, for an engaging conversation on building a meaningful career in the fitness

229: From Coach to Community: P&PA Coach Krista Williams' Pregnancy & Postpartum Fitness Journey

In this episode, I sit down with Krista Williams to talk about her journey from working in traditional fitness spaces to building a thriving pregnancy and postpartum-focu

228: P&PA Coach Spotlight: Mary DiStasio

In this episode, I sit down with Mary DiStasio, a former Olympic gymnast turned weightlifting athlete and coach, to talk about training through pregnancy, postpartum reco

227: The Evolution of Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism: 4 Key Updates

In this solo episode of the Practice Brave podcast, I share an inside look at how Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism has evolved over the years—and why that evolution m

226: Returning to Competition After Motherhood with Bethany Flores

In this episode, I sit down with Bethany Flores, a seven-time CrossFit Games athlete and new mom, to talk about her journey through pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and re

225: Motherhood, Military Service, and the Olympic Podium: Jasmine Jones' Journey to a 2026 Bronze Medal

In this episode, I sat down with Jasmine Jones, a 2026 Winter Olympics bobsled medalist, mother, and military service member whose journey to the podium is nothing short