188: P&PA Coach Highlight: Mallory Holmes' Journey: From Athlete to Coach

In this episode, I chat with Mallory Holmes, a P&PA coach, about her journey from athlete to coach and the lessons she learned along the way. She shares her struggles with postpartum recovery, including injuries and a lack of awareness about pelvic floor health. We discuss how she built her fitness coaching business, the importance of creating a strong community for mothers, and how she opened a gym in a rural area to make fitness more accessible. Mallory also emphasizes the power of coaching education, body awareness, and mindset in helping women feel strong and empowered. Whether you're a coach, a mom, or someone passionate about fitness, this episode is packed with insights to help you grow and thrive.   Connect with Mallory: Website: https://liveitwellness.ca/ Instagram: @liveit_wellness   Want to elevate your coaching skills? Join the waitlist for the Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coaching Certification Course and be the first to hear when enrollment opens! 👉 Sign up now: briannabattles.com/waitlist     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!