In this episode of Reppin’ Fitness, Coach Brick Headstrong sits down with Brianna Battles, a strength coach, mom of two, and founder of the Practice Brave movement, to talk all about fitness, pregnancy, postpartum, and what it really means to stay strong.
From bench pressing in high school to building a global Coaching business, Brianna shares her journey through Motherhood, strength training, and why “brave” is the B word that matters most. Whether you’re a mom, a coach, or just someone trying to understand how to train through life’s big changes, this episode is for you.
Inside you’ll find:
– What “postpartum” really means (and why it’s forever)
– Why moms are not fragile, and not invincible either
– The #1 mistake coaches make with pregnancy clients
– How partners can actually help (hint: take the baby, don’t just ask)
– Garage gyms, Kendrick Lamar, and raising the next generation of strong kids
Listen to the Practice Brave Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P1X8ylAyGPxc3dtzMBzGE
Follow Brianna Battles: https://www.instagram.com/brianna.battles
Follow Brick: https://www.instagram.com/brickheadstrong
Support the Show: https://www.brickheadstrong.com
Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro & B is for Brave
0:40 – Meet Brianna Battles
1:50 – Gym Today? Jiu-Jitsu Talk
2:30 – Bri’s First Gym Experience
3:18 – Strong Over Skinny
4:20 – Training While Pregnant
5:30 – What is Postpartum?
6:25 – The Missing Guidance for Moms
7:45 – Peeing While Sneezing? Let’s Talk
8:40 – “Get Back” Culture vs. Moving Forward
9:08 – Moms Aren’t Washed Up
10:00 – Raising Active Kids
11:00 – The Garage Gym Setup
12:15 – Training 5,000+ Coaches
12:50 – Coaches’ Blind Spots
14:20 – Reframing Postpartum Fitness Goals
15:20 – Give Yourself Grace (And Time)
16:30 – How Partners Can Actually Help
17:30 – Why This Work Matters to Bri
19:00 – Evolution of Women in Strength
20:30 – What Gym Culture Still Gets Wrong
22:00 – Coaching Postpartum Clients (Start Here)
23:10 – Practice Brave Podcast & Brand
24:20 – Cable Hip Thrusts & Feeling Strong
25:30 – The Barbell is Non-Negotiable
26:00 – Coffee, Toddlers & Kendrick Lamar
27:00 – What Motherhood Taught Coaching Never Could
28:08 – Outro
