157: A Raw and Unfiltered Conversation with MMA Athlete Molly Lindsay

Today, MMA Athlete and mother, Molly Lindsay, joins me and she is out to be a game-changer in the world of martial arts. She's passionate about advocating for women and mothers within the sport with a desire to create more support and awareness surrounding mental health struggles, sexism, and returning to the sport postpartum. I have no doubt she is going to go on to change the game! In this episode, Molly shares with us about her experience as a female MMA fighter and the struggle it has been to find a supportive gym that does not harbor a toxic environment. She tells us of her pregnancy, beautiful home birth, and her experience with Pelvic Organ Prolapse postpartum and how she felt frustrated with the lack of support and education surrounding it. She has such a strong spirit and is an amazing example of the fact that ATHLETICISM DOES NOT END WHEN MOTHERHOOD BEGINS. You can find Molly on Instagram at @molly_lindsay. Stay tuned for her free e-book, The Ultimate Girl's Guide for MMA, as well as an additional e-book for male coaches coaching female fighters. Pregnant or Postpartum MMA Athlete and looking for guidance on how to train or return to the mat? Check out the Jiu Jitsu During Pregnancy & Postpartum Workshop. In this 90-minute workshop, you'll learn: BJJ mindset during pregnancy and postpartum Considerations for Pregnancy Guidance for returning to the mat postpartum What Coaches & Professors need to know Here's the link: https://go.briannabattles.com/combat-workshop-registration   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!