In this insightful episode, I sit down with Alena Alsruhe to talk about her experience navigating pregnancy and postpartum in her 40s and the mindset shifts that came with becoming a mother later in life. Alena shares how she approached pregnancy and postpartum with curiosity, intentionality, and a willingness to learn. We talk about adapting training and physical activity, navigating the mental and emotional changes of motherhood, and why being proactive about your health can make such a difference.
We also explore the importance of community, mindfulness, and faith during seasons of change. Alena's story is a powerful reminder that we don't have to have everything figured out before we begin. Sometimes, the ability to adapt, stay open, and keep learning is what allows us to move through challenging seasons with more confidence and grace.
Whether you're navigating pregnancy, postpartum, motherhood, or simply a major transition in life, I hope this conversation reminds you that change doesn't mean losing yourself—it can be an opportunity to discover a new version of who you are.
Connect with Alena
📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/alena.alsruhe
🌐 Website: https://bio.site/alena.alsruhe
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
Training Jiu-Jitsu during pregnancy or postpartum?
I've created a FREE guide to help you train with confidence, understand key considerations, and navigate this season as a combat athlete.
👉 Download it here: https://go.briannabattles.com/bjj-freeguide
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!
