106: Athlete Brain and How You Can Learn to Leverage it for Yourself and Your Kids

If you are a driven, competitive, and disciplined person, whether it's in the gym or in LIFE, this is a must-listen. The conversation about athlete brain- what it is, how it shows up, and how it can be leveraged in a variety of ways, keeps evolving as we do. When we become parents, it's even more important to address how we navigate this mentality within ourselves and in how we support our kids as they experience sports, competition, pressure, and confidence. Ready to help athletes pursue a lifetime of athleticism? I invite you to join our team of international Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism coaches. Enrollment opens in mid-April. Get on the waitlist here: briannabattles.com/waitlist 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 You can now register for my on-demand online workshop, Introduction to Coaching Pregnant and Postpartum Athletes. I cover the basics of core + pelvic health, athlete mindset, adjustments for pregnant clients, and helping your mom clients return to their performance goals postpartum. It's 100% free, register here:  briannabattles.com/intro-to-coaching. Join the team! Learn about becoming a Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach  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 Need flexible yet effective workouts? Join the Practice Brave Fitness Program here: https://briannabattles.com/practicebrave. You can now register for my on-demand online workshop, Introduction to Coaching Pregnant and Postpartum Athletes. I cover the basics of core + pelvic health, athlete mindset, adjustments for pregnant clients, and helping your mom clients return to their performance goals postpartum. It's 100% free, register here:  briannabattles.com/intro-to-coaching      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!