183: Unlocking Potential as an Athlete Mom with Runner Shanna Birchett

In this episode, I chat with Shanna Birchett, a mother of six and dedicated runner, about rediscovering her passion for running after a medical setback and motherhood. We discuss balancing training with family life, the benefits of strength training, postpartum mental health, and the impact of a supportive coach and community. Shanna encourages moms to embrace their current season while pursuing their fitness goals.   Follow Shanna on Instagram at @motherhood_running where she shares her journey, training, and inspiration for fellow moms navigating fitness and life.   Join me at the Live Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Event this March 29-30 in Gilbert, AZ: briannabattles.com/ppa-live-event   Learn more about the Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Certification: briannabattles.com/ppacoach       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!