99: Desiree Update: 5 Months Postpartum, and Why Exercise isn’t Realistic Right Now for this Cross Fitter
In this episode with my sister, she provides a super vulnerable conversation about the struggles of returning to work full-time, her challenges with exclusively pumping, and why for the first time ever, she truly does not have the mental or physical capacity to exercise. Desiree has felt alone in her struggles, given the “fit mom” culture and bubble we are part of, and in this season, she’s learning where she fits in, and what she needs to do to navigate all the transitions as a new mom, professional and CrossFit athlete. Pregnant? My training program for pregnancy is here: briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete Postpartum? My 8-week postpartum athlete training program is here: https://www.briannabattles.com/8weeks Join the team! Learn about becoming a Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach Want to learn more about safe exercise through pregnancy and postpartum? My free workshop for athletes teaches the strategies you need to prioritize your safety + performance while being mindful of your core + pelvic floor system. briannabattles.com/athlete Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share in IG stories and tag me @brianna.battles. You can also view my free resources for athletes and coaches at briannabattles.com/resources 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