199: Food Noise, Fatigue & Female Physiology: A Real Talk with Dr. Christle Guevarra

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Christle Guevarra—physician, educator, athlete, and all-around powerhouse—for a real, raw conversation about health, hormones, weight loss medications, and what it actually looks like to live inside a female body with high-level demands. Christle shares her personal and professional journey from academic burnout and disordered habits to becoming a leader in fitness-forward medicine.   We talk about everything from body image to semaglutide, muscle loss fears, perimenopause, and the psychological toll of chronic dieting. If you’ve ever struggled with your weight, your hunger cues, or simply wondered what’s really going on behind the scenes of the latest health trends, this episode is for you.   Connect with Dr. Christle Guevarra: Instagram: @dr.christle YouTube: @rpstrength   Join the Practice Brave Fitness Program: briannabattles.com/practicebrave   If you’re a pregnant or postpartum athlete looking for resources, I can help:   The Pregnancy Cheat Sheet Free E-Book: https://go.briannabattles.com/adjust-cheatsheet   The 8-Week Postpartum Athlete Training Program: https://go.briannabattles.com/8-week-postpartum-athlete-training-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!