In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Hamel, P&PA coach and mom, to talk about what it really looks like to embrace both motherhood and athleticism without feeling like you have to choose between the two.
Jessica shares her journey from being a military spouse to building a fitness career, and how becoming a mom reshaped her identity in ways she never expected. We talk about the challenges of navigating pregnancy and postpartum, rediscovering confidence in her body, and finding the support she needed to continue pursuing an active lifestyle.
Whether you're an athlete, coach, or mom trying to find your footing again, this episode is a reminder that motherhood doesn't have to be the end of your athletic journey. It can be the beginning of a new one.
Connect with Jessica:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/slamel3/
Website: https://www.pushpress.com/
Need workouts for your pregnancy or postpartum? Check out my programs (now with app access!):
The Pregnant Athlete Training Program: https://go.pregnancyandpostpartumathleticism.com/the-pregnant-athlete-program
The 8-Week Postpartum Athlete Training Program: https://go.ppaprograms.com/pp-program
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!
