In this episode of Reppin' Fitness, Coach Brick Headstrong sits down with Dr. Christle Guevarra, a family physician who transformed her life one habit at a time, starting with belly dancing in her living room.Dr. Christle opens up about quitting smoking, learning to cook, and walking into the gym for the first time in her late 20s. Her slow, steady approach to health is a reminder that it's never too late to start, no matter your age, experience, or past habits.Whether you're trying to break free from convenience food, build strength after 30, or just find your first step, this episode is packed with wisdom, humor, and practical takeaways.Inside you’ll find:- How to start your fitness journey when you feel behind- The power of movement: from dance to deadlifts- Dr. Christle’s habit-based approach to long-term change- Meal prep tips that won’t take over your life- The surprising psychology behind gym intimidation and how to beat it0:00 – Brick’s Mustache & Kids Show Sneak Peek0:40 – The Letter D: Doctor? Dance?1:30 – Christle’s Workout Routine & Gym Check-in2:20 – VHS Tapes, Belly Dancing, and Getting Started4:00 – From DVDs to Wisconsin: Finding Movement at Home6:00 – Quitting Smoking & Starting Fresh7:45 – Grad School Stress & Kitchen Experiments9:15 – Goodbye Pizza Combos, Hello Beets11:00 – Veggie Favorites & Strength Training at 2713:30 – Tips for Getting Started Over 3015:00 – Meal Prep for Busy Adults16:40 – Why “All In” Often Backfires18:30 – Do You Need to Train Differently After 30?19:30 – Best Beginner Exercises at the Gym21:00 – Overcoming Gym Intimidation22:40 – Rebuilding Habits After Falling Off23:30 – What’s One Meal for Gains?24:40 – Burritos, Steak, and AI Sidekicks26:00 – What’s on Your Gym Playlist?27:30 – Final Words on Starting Late & Building HabitsCONNECT:Dr. Christle Guevarra: https://www.instagram.com/dr.christleCoach Brick: https://www.instagram.com/brickheadstrongSupport the Show: https://www.brickheadstrong.com

In this episode of Reppin' Fitness, Coach Brick Headstrong sits down with Brianna Battles, a strength coach, mom of two, and founder of the Practice Brave movement, to talk all about fitness, pregnancy, postpartum, and what it really means to stay strong.From bench pressing in high school to building a global coaching business, Brianna shares her journey through motherhood, strength training, and why “brave” is the B word that matters most. Whether you're a mom, a coach, or just someone trying to understand how to train through life’s big changes, this episode is for you.Inside you’ll find:- What “postpartum” really means (and why it’s forever)- Why moms are not fragile, and not invincible either- The #1 mistake coaches make with pregnancy clients- How partners can actually help (hint: take the baby, don’t just ask)- Garage gyms, Kendrick Lamar, and raising the next generation of strong kidsListen to the Practice Brave Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P1X8ylAyGPxc3dtzMBzGEFollow Brianna Battles: https://www.instagram.com/brianna.battlesFollow Brick: https://www.instagram.com/brickheadstrongSupport the Show: https://www.brickheadstrong.comTimestamps:0:00 – Intro & B is for Brave0:40 – Meet Brianna Battles1:50 – Gym Today? Jiu-Jitsu Talk2:30 – Bri’s First Gym Experience3:18 – Strong Over Skinny4:20 – Training While Pregnant5:30 – What is Postpartum?6:25 – The Missing Guidance for Moms7:45 – Peeing While Sneezing? Let's Talk8:40 – “Get Back” Culture vs. Moving Forward9:08 – Moms Aren’t Washed Up10:00 – Raising Active Kids11:00 – The Garage Gym Setup12:15 – Training 5,000+ Coaches12:50 – Coaches’ Blind Spots14:20 – Reframing Postpartum Fitness Goals15:20 – Give Yourself Grace (And Time)16:30 – How Partners Can Actually Help17:30 – Why This Work Matters to Bri19:00 – Evolution of Women in Strength20:30 – What Gym Culture Still Gets Wrong22:00 – Coaching Postpartum Clients (Start Here)23:10 – Practice Brave Podcast & Brand24:20 – Cable Hip Thrusts & Feeling Strong25:30 – The Barbell is Non-Negotiable26:00 – Coffee, Toddlers & Kendrick Lamar27:00 – What Motherhood Taught Coaching Never Could28:08 – Outro

Jesse Mulley naturally lost over 260 pounds and he's still going! In this powerful episode of Reppin' Fitness, Coach Brick Headstrong sits down with Jesse to talk about life at over 500lbs to becoming a certified coach. Jesse’s story is a raw and inspiring look at extreme weight loss, mental health, and what it really means to show up for yourself every day.They talk about everything from the mental toll of obesity to the small wins that built momentum, from using VR games to get moving to walking into a gym for the first time. You’ll hear how Jesse rebuilt self-trust, learned to quiet food noise, and found a whole new relationship with his body.Whether you're just starting your journey or supporting someone who is, this episode will give you insight, motivation, and hope.In this episode, you'll learn:- How Jesse lost over 260 lbs naturally- What “food noise” is and how it affects mindset- Why mental health is key to long-term weight loss- How to stay consistent when results stall- The importance of rebuilding self-trust- How Jesse turned his journey into coaching others- Why glute bridges still make his “no thanks” listThis one’s not just about the scale, it’s about taking your life back.Timestamps:0:00 – Brick & Jesse Talk ABCs of Fitness0:40 – Jesse’s Return to the Gym Post-Surgery2:30 – How Much Weight Jesse Has Lost3:10 – Life at 500+ Pounds4:10 – What Eating Was Like Before5:10 – Depression, Self-Hate & the Turning Point6:00 – Why the Gym Helped When Diets Failed7:05 – Starting with VR Before Stepping in the Gym8:15 – Shoutout to Andrew Coates & Trainer Frazier9:30 – Pushing Past Mental Barriers11:30 – Non-Scale Victories & Finding Freedom12:45 – From Grocery Store Struggles to Axe Throwing14:10 – Walking with Purpose (Not Just for Steps)15:30 – Trusting the Science (Even When the Scale Stalls)16:30 – Lies We Tell Ourselves About Effort18:00 – Rebuilding Self-Trust & Loving Yourself Again19:35 – Becoming a Certified Coach (NASM + PN)20:30 – Working with Clients on Mental Fitness21:30 – What is “Food Noise”?23:30 – When Jesse Really Felt the Progress24:00 – What Self-Love Means Now25:00 – Exercises Jesse Hates (Sorry, Glute Bridges)26:00 – What’s on Jesse’s Workout Playlist?27:00 – Why You Should Never QuitCONNECT:

Jesse Mulley: https://www.instagram.com/progressive.overhaul

Coach Brick: https://www.instagram.com/brickheadstrong

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