Today, Julia Scardone joins me as she shares about her career as a Judo athlete and how she’s embraced the change and growth in motherhood. She discusses how she approached her training during her (unexpected!) pregnancy and how, despite having an emergency c-section was determined to get back to the mat as fast as possible. She soon learned how different life was now, but wanted to prove that she was still an athlete. Because she is. Athleticism does not end when motherhood begins and Julia is an awesome example of that.

Find Julia on Instagram at @ju.scardone.

If you’re looking for support during pregnancy and postpartum for Jiu Jitsu, I have two resources for you:

Jiu Jitsu During Pregnancy and Postpartum FREE EBOOK:

https://go.briannabattles.com/bjj-freeguide

Jiu Jitsu During Pregnancy and Postpartum ONLINE WORKSHOP:

https://go.briannabattles.com/combat-workshop-registration

Learn how to support and coach pregnant and postpartum athletes with the Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Certification Course:

https://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!