193: From D1 Football to the Mat: Strength, Mental Health, and Jiu-Jitsu with Ty Horn

In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Ty Horn, who many of you might know from his presence on Instagram where he shares powerful insights about strength training, Jiu-Jitsu, and life.   Ty and I dove deep into his story—from being a Division 1 football player to hitting a major life setback, then rediscovering strength through strongman competitions and eventually falling in love with Jiu-Jitsu. He shared how strength training gave him not only physical resilience but a sense of identity and purpose again, especially after dealing with legal trouble, being ostracized, and navigating the post-athlete identity crisis.   This was a real, vulnerable, and fun conversation that covered so much more than just sports or lifting. Ty brought honesty, humor, and perspective to what it really means to train for life—not just for aesthetics or wins.   If you're a parent, an athlete trying to figure out "what's next," or someone who's trying to find their groove in fitness and life again—this episode is for you.   Follow Ty and his training journey, insights, and life lessons here: Instagram: @mobility_monster74 YouTube: @mobilitymonster74   📚 Want to Learn More About Jiu-Jitsu? Grab these free resources to help you on your journey: 📥 Free BJJ Ebook – https://go.briannabattles.com/bjj-freeguide 🎥 BJJ Workshop – 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!