196: Pelvic Floor, Platforms & Performance: Kristi Brewer on Lifting Through It All

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Kristi Brewer—USA Weightlifting athlete, CPA, athlete mom, and all-around powerhouse. Kristi started Olympic weightlifting at 35 (yes, 35!) and went on to become a national team member in her late 30s and early 40s—all while raising her family, building her career, and training from her garage gym.

 

We talk about her journey into elite competition, the mindset that drives her, pelvic health issues in lifting (yes, we talk about peeing during lifts), and how the athlete identity doesn't just survive through motherhood and aging—it can thrive.

 

Follow Kristi on Instagram: @k_mighty

 

If this conversation lit a fire in you, share this episode with another athlete mom or late-in-life lifter who needs to hear it. Leave a review, tag us on Instagram, and let us know your biggest takeaway!

 

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The Pregnant Athlete Training Program: https://go.pregnancyandpostpartumathleticism.com/pregnancy

 

The 8-Week Postpartum Athlete Training Program: https://go.briannabattles.com/8-week-postpartum-athlete-training-program

 

Learn to coach pregnant + postpartum athletes:

https://briannabattles.com/ppacoach

 

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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!

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