Best Celeste Rains Turk Podcasts (2024)

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Season 6 Episode 12: What to Expect Competing

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In this episode, Laura and Sammy sit down to talk about the ins and out of competing, and what to expect physically, mentally, and emotionally going through the process of a competition prep as well as common fallacies surrounding competing in the bikini division. IYou don’t want to miss it! Get social! IG @bikini_things & @lauraifbbpro & @Pretty.P…

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CHRISTINA SANGGOR; Self-Love, Beautiful in Every Season, Break from Prep 1:30:33

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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Christina Sanggor, a 27 years old who was born & raised in Houston, Texas. She started working out at age 19 while in college for her education degree. She decided to go back to pursue her passion of exercise science and will be graduating this spring. Christina works as a personal trainer and is a caretaker for h…

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Season 6 Episode 11: Finding Your Tribe - How to Have a Happy, Healthy Support System

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In this episode, Laura and Sammy sit down to talk about everything related to support systems. This is such a crucial piece of being a competitor, or even just for a happy, baalnced life for fitness-focused individuals! Laura also shares what to do if you don’t have one, or how to cope when your loved ones are far away. You don’t want to miss it! G…

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TIANNA PISTONE; Posing Considerations, What is the Best Approach, Make the Decision, Lots of laughs, Should you Crossover Divisions? 1:37:23

7d ago1:37:23

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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Tianna Pistone, who started bodybuilding at age 16 years and did her first show at 17 years old. She earned her Pro card USA’s in 2023 when she was just 22. As a young teenager, she struggled with underrating, always wanting to be the thinnest girl. She was inspired to start bodybuilding by her father, a former bo…

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Season 6 Episode 10: The Pro Season Kicks Off!

10d ago

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In this episode, Laura and Sammy catch up about the first few bikini pro shows of the season - San Diego Pro, Klash, and the Charlotte Pro! They also both share where they are at in their off seasons and what is next in terms of show dates! You don’t want to miss it! Get social! IG @bikini_things & @lauraifbbpro & @Pretty.Posing @itssammyjo BT YouT…

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JANINE HERRERA; Thief of your Future, Master’s Category Labeling, God’s Purpose for You in Adversity 1:39:21

14d ago1:39:21

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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Janine Herrera, a single mother to 3 amazing girls aged 10, 8, and 4. She is also an AGACNP-BC with a focus and passion for functional medicine. She has spent the better part of her life serving others, but was in need of purpose unique and personal to her, and she has found that in bodybuilding. In addition to be…

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Season 6 Episode 9: In the thicc of off season & Arnold update

17d ago

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In this episode, Laura and Sammy catch up about their experiences at the Arnold Sports Expo and their breakdown of the bodybuilding competition with special focus on the bikini division. They also both share where they are at in their off seasons and what is next! You don’t want to miss it! Get social! IG @bikini_things & @lauraifbbpro & @Pretty.Po…

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The Real Raw Real with Francenis Baez, NPC National Level Competitor 2:22:04

24d ago2:22:04

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This episode we're releasing our final episode from the vault. Here, we talk to NPC National level competitor Francenis Baez. In this episode we learn a lot about Francenis' journey not just to the US but to becoming a teacher, a coach and a national level competitor. Gems were dropped here, but you'd have to listen to catch them. We hope you enjoy…

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SAMMY JO; No More People Pleasing, Motherly Roles & Family Building, Taboo Talks, Suit Designing 1:45:55

21d ago1:45:55

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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Sammy Jo, an online health and fitness coach & posing coach. She started competing in 2022 and earned her Pro card one year later in 2023 at NPC Universe. She has a degree in business administration and quit my 9-5 in sales job back in 2022 to pursue competing and coaching. She is also a suit stylist with Toxic An…

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Season 6 Episode 8: How to Get Sponsorships as a Competitor

29d ago

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In this episode, Laura sits down to talk about to seek out and connect with sponsors to make the process of comepting easier. She shares all of her best tips and past experiences working with sponsors. You don’t want to miss it! Get social! IG @bikini_things & @lauraifbbpro & @Pretty.Posing @itssammyjo BT YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@bikinithin…

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CARRIE HENNESSY; Leaving an Abusive Marriage and Finding Love, Parental Guilt, Your Best Process, Competing as a Single Mother, Empowerment in Routine 1:37:37

28d ago1:37:37

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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Carrie Hennessy, a wife and girl mom to a 18 months old and 13 year old plus a dog mom. She loves true crime podcasts, being outdoors and anything adventurous. She loves connection, laughing and advocating for women. One of her favorite quotes is “ If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, ch…

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JESSICA DEXTER; Letting Go of Perfection, Self-Coaching Tips, Committing to Each Season 1:05:31

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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Jessica Dexter, an online lifestyle/ bikini competition prep coach, who also offers posing coaching. She has been competing for four years and earned her Pro card at 2021 North Americans after coaching her self. Her bodybuilding journey has been her saving grace and she wants to encourage other women to have the s…

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MADDY MICHIELSSEN; Comparison & Female Competition, Eating Disorder on Stage, Health First Approach 1:55:37

1M ago1:55:37

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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Maddy Michielssen, the CEO of Mpowered Fitness, who earned her Pro card at 2023 Nationals with the Overall win. She grew up a Ballet dancer with the Orlando Ballet before quitting at the age of 15 and took up weight training & wakeboarding. After a major accident, she put wakeboarding to bed and got into college a…

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The Real Raw Real with Rebeca Jewell, True Novice NPC competitor 1:20:00

2M ago1:20:00

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This episode we're releasing another episode from the vault. Here, we talk to True Novice competitor, Rebeca Jewell. In this episode we get to learn OR remember what it's like to start this competition journey for the very first time. Rebeca walks us through how she decided to compete, what the process has been like for her and what she's taken awa…

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AMANDA RIVAS; 'Ex Weeks Out' the Movie Competitors will Love, Authenticity with Yourself & Others, Childhood Impact on Personal Dreams 1:42:49

2M ago1:42:49

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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Amanda Rivas, an actor, writer, filmmaker, comedian, and dog enthusiast. She is the writer & creator of EX Weeks Out - a film about bodybuilding and the strongest muscle of them all - the heart. Amanda competed in the NPC for nearly a decade with placings including everything from dead last to overall. Staying com…

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Season 6 Episode 7: Our BIGGEST Regrets and Listener Q&A

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In this episode, Laura and Sammy sit down to talk answer listener questions, covering everything from biggest regrets to biggest accomplishments as well as their favorite sports teams and opinions on quantum mechanics. You don’t want to miss it! Get social! IG @bikini_things & @lauraifbbpro & @Pretty.Posing @itssammyjo BT YouTube: http://www.youtub…

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MANUELITA ACUNA; God's Glory, Columbia to America, Injured Athlete to IFBB Pro 1:18:13

2M ago1:18:13

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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Manuelita Acuña, a 20-year-old from Colombia, who has lived in the USA for 2.5 years. A former member of the Columbian National Trampoline team, she retired after winning the 2019 National championships and sustaining an injury. Who her mom came to visit her in March of 2022, she realized she wasn’t in a good spot…

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Season 6 Episode 6: How to Know When You're Ready to Prep

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In this episode, Laura and Sammy sit down to talk about their Valentines Day, current competition plans, and how to know if you are ready to start a competition prep! They break everything down from time commitment, finances, and physical readiness in a step-by-step way to approach your show plans. You don’t want to miss it! Get social! IG @bikini_…

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The Real Raw Real With Shanice Abrams, IFBB Figure Pro 1:34:48

2M ago1:34:48

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This episode we're opening the vault and releasing an episode with jIFBB Figure Pro and Olympian Shanice Abrams. In this episode we learned all about Shanice's journey from track athlete to IFBB figure pro, how she's mentally equipped herself to stay ready when it's time to prep, her relationship with now 7 time Olympia Champion, and her favorite c…

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JORDAN & DREW BRANNON; Everyone is a “Coach”, Trends of the Divisions, Honesty in Coaching, Balancing Marriage & Coaching 1:04:34

2M ago1:04:34

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Today I speak with Jordan and Drew Brannon. Jordan was born & raised in Tampa, Florida. She has her Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science from the University of South Florida, where she also met her husband, Drew Brannon. Drew is from Miami, Florida. Like Jordan, he also has his Exercise Science degree from USF. After college, Jordan & Drew opened t…

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CASEY MARSHALL; Bikini as an Overall Package, Power of Mindset, Putting Health First, Coaching Camaraderie 1:35:05

2M ago1:35:05

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Casey Marshall, a coach of NPC/IFBB athletes and lifestyle clients for 13. She specializing in the overall package - presentation, glam, suit, sportsmanship and overall creating healthy happy athletes. Her team, Team Boss Bodies, has turned over 50 women pro and have had athletes win pro shows in masters and open. She is…

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DAVID DEMESQUITA; Functional Health, Balancing Hormones, Trusting your Coach, Truths about PEDs 3:03:52

2M ago3:03:52

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Today I speak with David DeMesquita, a functional health coach on a mission to “make lives better”. For the past 8 years, he has helped people from a wide range of backgrounds to not just optimize internal systems, but ALSO achieve their best physiques ever. He has worked with some of the top Olympians in the IFBB and continues to help athletes of …

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LEXIE MAITLAND; Building Community, The Optimal Prep, When to Work with a Coach, Handling Post-Show 1:24:27

2M ago1:24:27

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Today I speak with Lexie Maitland, a NASM certified CPT with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from the University of Tampa. Before online coaching, she was an in person personal trainer and has been a coach for Team ProPhysique since 2019. She competed for the first time in 2017 (out of a dorm room) and then took a few years away before…

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SEAN IRWIN; Hard work vs. talent, Embrace the Process, Rooting in Reality, Focus on Longevity, Being a leader 1:47:10

2M ago1:47:10

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Today I speak with Sean Irwin, a Bodybuilding Contest Preparation Coach, Lifestyle Coach, and Personal Trainer. He is also an experienced Bodybuilding Athlete associated with some of the top competitors and brands in the sport. At an early age Sean developed his passion for competitive preparation through various individualized sports that demanded…

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Season 6 Episode 5: Margaret Bialkin, Founder of Toxic Angelz Bikinis

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In this episode, Laura and Sammy sit down with founder and owner of Toxic Angelz Bikinis Maraget Bialkin! Margaret is an OG guest of the podcast and she does incredible work not only creating some of the most beautiful bikinis in the world, but also growing her small business and inspiring so many women. You don’t want to miss it! Toxic Angelz Biki…

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IVAN MADARANG; Prioritizing your reverse, Carb strategies, Never Say Never, Dispelling Misconceptions, What to know before Prep 1:36:29

2M ago1:36:29

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Today I speak with Ivan Madarang of Geek to Physique. He has been an Internal medicine nurse for 10 years and started coaching in 2016, with a 2 years mentorship under Cameron Cheek and Mike from Peak Athletic Performance. A National level competitor himself, his highly individualized approach is focused on longevity, adapting to each client’s uniq…

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Coaches' Series Round 3 4:30

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We are back for our 3rd coach series and I want to preface this week by saying every coach I am bringing on is a professional with their own achievements, education, and experience. Many of them you will recognize as well-known names. If I could fit every amazing coach in the bikini competition world on the show, we would have a whole other podcast…

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DR. STEPHANIE ASHLEY WARDEN; Changing Coaches, Body Image, Take Inventory, Brand Yourself 1:04:38

2M ago1:04:38

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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Stephanie Warden, who has been competing since 2018 and turned pro at NPC Universe in 2023, which was her 14th show. She made her Pro debut at the Hawaii Pro where she placed 4th. Outside of competing and fitness modeling, she is an eye doctor, a wife, and a coach, who will soon be launching a podcast with Lauren …

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Season 6 Episode 4: Bikini Things x Celeste Rains-Turk!

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In this episode, Laura and Sammy sit down with mental health practitioner and host of the Confessions of a Bikini Pro podcast Celeste Rains-Turk! Celeste is an OG guest of the podcast and she does incredible, uplifing work with so many in the bodybuilding space. You don’t want to miss it! Celeste’s info: @celestial_fit on IG Her website: www.celest…

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MEGAN VAN VLEET; Staying Natural, Decade Long Dream, Be Ready for Yes or No, Say it With Your Chest, Professional Development 1:52:00

3M ago1:52:00

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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Megan Van Vleet, a 39-year-old with a masters in Management & Leadership who has been competing since 2013. She is married to her high school sweetheart and currently live in Oregon. Before bodybuilding she did ballet, rode horses, and played & coached softball. She competed in 24 shows, including 13 pro qualifier…

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Season 6 Episode 3: How to Afford Competing

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In this episode, Laura and Sammy talk about how to estimate competition expenses, make it fit with your budget, and how to plan for the stage! They also cover listener Q&A from Instagram questions. You don’t want to miss it! Get social! IG @bikini_things & @lauraifbbpro & @Pretty.Posing @itssammyjo BT YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@bikinithingspo…

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ANDREA LOCES; Under The Rug?, Diagnosis Dangers, Trust your Execution, Go Pro or Don't Go Home 1:25:24

3M ago1:25:24

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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Andrea Loces, a talent acquisition professional at a tech start-up, who has her bachelor of science degree in entrepreneurship from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego. Originally from Palm Springs, CA, she earned her pro card at Nationals 2023 on the 3 year anniversary of the first check-in with her coach…

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Season 6 Episode 2: Answering Listener Questions! IG Q&A

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In this episode, Laura answers a variety of questions submitted through Instagram. Everything from posing pet peeves to choosing your hair and makeup look on stage to gear use in the NPC are covered. You don’t want to miss it! Get social! IG @bikini_things & @lauraifbbpro & @Pretty.Posing @itssammyjo BT YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@bikinithings…

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LAUREN KRALOVEC; Physique Pressure, Relationship & Life Goals, Breast Augmentation Pros & Cons 1:44:04

3M ago1:44:04

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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Lauren “Lolo” Kralovec, born and raised in Oregon and currently lives in Boise, Idaho. She started competing in 2017 and turned Pro in 2021 at the NPC Olympia Amateur. She has competed 19 and first hit the National stage in 2019. Lauren decided to take 2022 as a long improvement season, before returning to the Pro…

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Season 6 Episode 1: Getting Back on Track!

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In this episode, Laura and Sammy talk about strategies to get back on track after the holidays, or how to shift momentum and break old patterns at any point in time! They cover this and so much more, you don’t want to miss it! See the YouTube video for the images and outline Laura and Sammy display during the episode. Get social! IG @bikini_things …

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THERESA MENDOZA-CURA; First Show Tips, Dream without Limits, 7 year Road to Pro, Selfless Sport 1:14:58

3M ago1:14:58

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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Theresa Mendoza-Cura, who recently turned pro recently at the 2023 Muscle Contest Masters USA after competing for 7 years. She has been competing since December 2016 and has been working to earn her pro card 2018. She has competed in over a dozen shows and has worked to make the best out of the situation and used …

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OLYMPIA JUDGE JOE PISHKULA; Bikini Judging, Celeste's Breakout at Women's Workshop, Klash Series Announcements, and Everything Under the Sun 2:33:16

4M ago2:33:16

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Today I speak with NPC/IFBB Pro League Promoter & Professional Olympia Judge, Joe Pishkula. Joe has been on the podcast before and today he’s back to tell us about the Women’s NPC Seminar in January. I am so proud to be speaking this year on mental health and bodybuilding. We start with hearing Joe’s start in bodybuilding and how his relationship w…

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TAMEKIA CARTER; Unique Posing Expression, Do More With Little And Shut Up And Color, Find Your Reason 1:08:07

4M ago1:08:07

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Tamekia Carter, a mother, Air Force veteran, and wife who grew up in Mississippi. She got into bodybuilding when her father-in-law suggested she look into it. She first competed in 2021 at the Kuclo Classics, where she made a clean sweep of her classes! She earned her Pro Card just six months later at North American. Sin…

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ARIANA BROTHERS; 3 Years off to 2x Olympia Qualified, Growth Minded, Couples Questions, Physique Follows Mind, Building Glutes 1:32:29

4M ago1:32:29

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Ariana Brothers, an online coach with a B.S. in Nutrition and Foods. She first competed in 2019 and won her Pro card at NPC Nationals at her second show ever and also won the overall. After my pro debut in 2020, she took three years off and came back this year and qualified for the Olympia at her 3rd show of the season a…

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Season 5 Episode 9: PEDs in the Bikini Division

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In this episode, Laura talks about the use of PEDs in the bikini division, specifically touching on client and listener questions on the topic. Including, are pros natural? Are PEDs really necessary to be successful in bikini? Are SARMS the same thing as anabolics and why are they sold at supplement stores? She answers this and so much more, you do…

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JILL HUMPHREY; 2010 Bikini vs Now, Pro Masters vs Open, Resilience Building, Intuitive Macros, Rave Till Grave 1:38:28

4M ago1:38:28

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Jill Humphrey, a wife, mom of 2 college age kids & 2 fur babies, Founder & CEO of SOLA CBD, co-coach of Team Special Forces. She competed form 2005 to 2010 when her kids were little before “retiring”, and then decided to return to the stage in October 2020 after being in prep nearly a year. When her kids were little, bod…

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CLARE MORROW; Peptides & HRT for over 35, Preventative Health, Fluffy to Fit 1:05:08

5M ago1:05:08

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Clare Morrow, a fitness & wellness coach who started her fitness journey at age 42, and went from fluffy to fit. She is now age 51 & helps people all around the world get in the best shape of their lives. Her motto is it’s never too late to get fit. Clare recently wrote a new book series called, Fluffy To Fit, and Fluffy…

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JADE KELSIE WOLFENDEN; Epilepsy and Being Revived From Death, Coping with Fat Gain, Glute Training Techniques 1:28:39

5M ago1:28:39

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Jade-Kelsie Wolfenden, a personal trainer, nutritionist, and posing coach from the UK who earned her Pro card in 2019 at the UK Olympia Amateur. She started competing in 2015 trying out a few different federations before she found the NPC. She was diagnosed with epilepsy on her 21st birthday and has since transformed her…

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Season 5 Episode 8: Laura's Reverse Diet & How to Crush an Off Season

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In this episode, Laura talks about her 2023 reverse diet and why it wasn’t as perfect as we may hope to be coming out of a show season. The second half of the episode we break down how to approach an off season and how to absolutely crush it and bring improvements the next time you hit the stage. Get social! IG @bikini_things & @laura_ifbbpro & @Pr…

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MARNIE AL SARAF; Rebuilding Confidence, Get the It Factor, Leave Comparison to the Judges, Your Process 2:05:28

5M ago2:05:28

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Marnie Al-Saraf, from the UK who recently won her pro card at the Ben Weider in April this year, and then placed 4th in her pro debut at the 1 Bro Pro show the same day! Marnie did her first show back in 2015 so has grown up in the sport. She is a full time posing coach and runs her own business, Rockit Posing. She also …

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NDEYE NDOUR; True Novice to Olympia Qualified in 5 months, Work of the Mother, Air Force Academy's Impact, Solution Minded 1:17:42

5M ago1:17:42

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Ndeye Ndour, a mom of two kids who is married to the love of her life. She was born and raised in Senegal and graduated from the Air Force academy. She just started her competition journey in April and five months later competed in the Olympia. She won her Pro card at 2023 Junior USAs, where she took third overall. She q…

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KENDALL CALL; Hedonic Eating, Normal vs Optimal Hormones, Leaving Nursing for Functional Coaching 1:14:54

6M ago1:14:54

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Kendall Call, born and raised in Oregon but currently living in Tampa. She was involved in sports at a very young age and began training with a coach when she was 15. She became a personal trainer while in undergrad and went on to get her Master's in Nursing from Johns Hopkins while also starting to online coach as a sid…

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HOLLY ZARSKI; Prioritization, Entrepreneurship & Life, How to Put Yourself First as a Mom 1:39:53

6M ago1:39:53

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Holly Zarski, a native Floridian who was part of the 2012 Etsy boom creating one of the top Etsy wedding sign shops ‘Z Create Design’ and has since expanded their line of custom products to larger than life backdrops and installations for weddings and parties with ‘Golden Hour Rentals’. She started competing in March of …

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ERIN GALES; Neurodivergence, Knowing your Needs, Awareness of Burnout & Fitting Prep Into your LIfe 1:06:09

6M ago1:06:09

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Erin Mayrhofer (formerly Gales), who first moved to Los Angeles in 2010 after college to pursue a career in dance. In 2015, she experienced traumatic event, which led her to a deep depression. On her search for what she wanted to do next in life, she discovered bodybuilding through a friend. What started with a short ter…

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MEGAN LONG; Retiring from the Sport, Do you need to give 100%?, Business Insights, Mindset Tools to Implement Now, Tall Girl Strategies 1:31:08

6M ago1:31:08

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Megan Long, who has been competing as a bikini bodybuilder since 2014, earning her IFBB Pro Card by winning 1st place at 2021 NPC Universe. She has been a sponsored athlete since 2016, and featured in publications such as FitnessRx. She has been on Team FitBodyFusion since 2018, coached by Jami DeBernard. She recently ma…

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