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The Confessions of a Bikini Pro Podcast is the only place where IFBB bikini pros share their struggles, strategies, stories, insights, and advice in a real, raw, and vulnerable setting. ​ ​The goal of this podcast is to educate, inspire, and remind other competitors, athletes, or the every day gym goer that even the most elite professionals face hardships, health problems, mental obstacles, and other adversities. All show notes, time stamps, links, and information can be found on this page, ...
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Celeste Rains-Turk is a national certified counselor with a BA in psychology, an MS in clinical mental health counseling and an associate science degree with an emphasis in clinical nutrition and dietetics. Celeste works primarily with competitors to establish healthy mindsets towards food while also hitting their physique goals! Follow us on IG @p…
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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Abigail (Abi) Medina, a 19-year-old from Laredo, Texas. A soon-to-be college graduate, she will be earning her bachelor’s in science with a concentration in Physical/ Occupational Therapy. She competed in her first show at the Republic of Texas in July 2024 and placed 2nd in true novice, 2nd in Novice, and 2nd in Open. A…
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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Scarlett Wilson, a 23-year-old posing coach who started competing in 2021. After only three season, she earned her Pro card at the 2024 NPC Europeans as a self-coached athlete! Outside of competing she’s a passionate posing a physique coach. After enduring bullying, abuse, mental health struggles, and near-death from an …
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In this episode Amy and Leemarie discuss the first Fit Model win in the NPC and feedback from the federation on banning certain suit cuts from the division! We also answer more listener questions about mistakes we see in prep, meal plans vs macros and our worst stage day experiences! Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @lee…
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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Brittany Ramsey, an animal welfare advocate who is married to her bestie with a house full of kids and animals. She started competing in 2022 she she had an undefeated season and earned her Pro card at the 2024 Ben Weider, winning the overall. She calls herself extremely goofy, loves a good cup of coffee, lifting weights…
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Hot News! Lauralie Chapados, Miss Bikini Olympi and 3x Arnold Bikini Champ releases a statement that she will not be returning to defend her title of Miss Bikini International! Do you have a hard time staying focused and motivated when you're deep into your improvement season? We have practical tips and tricks! What's the weirdest thing you've eate…
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Today I speak with Coach Adam Atkinson, owner of See You Later Leaner, and my coach since 2022! Adam helps athletes build prep into their life instead of building their life around prep. Adam has been on the podcast before talking about inner health. But today’s episode is an update about the current climate of bodybuilding and my 2025 season. TOPI…
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Jack Titone of NPC Midwest joins Amy Ehinger for an interview full of exclusive breaking news about new natural pro shows, olympia qualifiers, growing the NPC Midwest, advice for the new fit model division and much more! Jack is a well known and long time NPC/IFBB promoter and judge. He shares from his wealth of knowledge and experience tips on how…
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Emily Reber from Memphis, Tennessee. Emily started competing in 2019 and earned her Pro card at 2024 Junior Nationals. She graduated with her MBA in 2021 & moved to Pensacola, FL where she currently works as a medical sales rep & online coach! She grew up in a fitness-forward family and knew she wanted to be a pro…
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In this episode Amy spills some HOT news about the new Fit Model division including qualifying shows in 2025, new updates about competition suit cuts and styles and an exciting upcoming interview about the Fit Model Division with regional promoter, Jack Titone! Amy and Leemarie also answer listener questions on how to incorporate mobility work, ove…
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Welcome to 2025! Our first Q & A of the year and we tackle topics like the best way to pursue a career in fitness and coaching, becoming a nutrition coach, getting fit and losing weight after turning 40 and if it's possible and feasible to start bodybuilding after you've had babies... Want to ask us a question? Send us a message on IG: @preplifepod…
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Kaley Houdyshell. After moving to California in 2015 with little to no experience in bodybuilding, she fell in love after her first show and went on to earn my pro card at Universe in 2019 placing first. She is a bikini, wellness, an posing coach and is building her team. She wants to empower other ladies to find …
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2024 was a year full of competitions, prep, reverse dieting, interviews with the pros and special epsiodes with experts on hormones, posing tips, competing in different federations and competing in masters! Amy and Leemarie recap the year and talk about how to set realistic and doable goals for the new year! Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgi…
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Liliana Sakhanova, born in Kazakhstan, who moved to Sweden from Russia by at the age of 9. Before bodybuilding, she was a ballet dancer and figure skater. She is a full time online coach and posing coach who helps competitors and lifestyle clients to achieve their goals. She stated her bodybuilding journey in the …
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In this BONUS episode of the Prep Life, Amy and Leemarie breakdown the criteria for the newest division of the NPC - Fitness Model. Is this the next best thing for competitors? Will this cause more confusion with categories and judging? Just how competitive do you have to be to compete in this new division? How will this affect the growth of the sp…
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Ashley Kaltwasser. With 50 IFBB Pro wins, she is the most winning Pro of all time and has won the title of Ms. Bikini Olympia three times, which is also a record. She also placed second at the 2024 Olympia, 10 years after winning her first title as a rookie Olympian! Ashley is also a coach for Team Elite Physique …
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Set goals for 2025 and actually hit them! Here's our best tips on how you can set the right goals for yourself, break it down into practical steps and follow through all year long!! Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183 JOIN THE NEW YEAR CHALLENGE: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/glam-grit-challenge/ Watch on YouT…
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On today’s episode, I’d like to take a minute to reflect on this year in podcasting and talk about what’s in the future for 2025. There have been so many changes over the past year for me, both personally and professionally, I’m excited for what is in store in the new year! TOPICS COVERED -spotlighting women in bodybuilding -upcoming changes -setti…
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Bree Burton, a mother, wife, & business owner. She is a licensed massage therapist, NASM certified personal trainer & NASM physique & bodybuilding coach, who also offers posing. She first started competing in 2021 and earned her Pro card at her 9th show and first national show at 2023 USAs. After taking a long imp…
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Do women need to be coached differently than men? In this episode Amy and Leemarie go through the unique considerations for coaches when working with female clients, either in bodybuilding or lifestyle. Hormone and cycle factors, societal pressures, body image insecurities, speed of recovery and resistance to building "bulky" muscle... There are so…
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Stephanie Ortiz a 38-year-old mom and dog mom. She’s a health & fitness coach passionate about inspiring and empowering women through health, fitness, and self-love. She started competing in 2023 where she won her class at her first show, qualifying for her first national show. She then earned her Pro card at 2024…
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Amy and Leemarie go over specific requirements of the drug tested NPC shows as well as recap Masters USAs last weekend in Anaheim CA!! Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183 Watch on YouTube: Glam Girl Bikini Join the team: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/ 1st Phorm Supplements we use: https://1stphorm.…
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Carrie Gallic, a coach, gym owner, posing coach and mom of 6! Fitness has been an integral part of her life since childhood. After nurturing that passion for decades, she turned my focus toward competing after her 5th child. In 2021, I reached her ultimate goal by winning her Pro Card with a Masters’ victory in Pi…
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Amy recaps her competition in the Bahamas and gives tips and advice for competing overseas. The NPC announced a new drug tested pro qualifier in Pittsburg for 2025. Drug tested competitions for natural athletes seem to be trending more. Some posing throwbacks are making comebacks AND newbie competitors should be careful to check their classes backs…
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Arisdelsy Cuevas, an online fitness coach who predominantly helps women live a healthy lifestyle so they look and feel their best. She has been competing for 6 years and won her Pro card at NPC Nationals in 2023. She lives in Las Vegas and is currently prepping for her pro debut! TOPICS COVERED -how she became a P…
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Jasmine Gonzalez, a United States Marine who served 6 year active duty. In 2017, she earned her Pro card in last year of service transitioning from military to bikini pro. She qualified for her first Olympia in 2019, placing 9th. Between 2022 and 2023, she took a year a way from the stage to focus on her mental he…
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Jason Theobald is an IFBB professional, bodybuilding and lifestyle coach. Jason has contributed to various studies and articles focusing on the effects of exercise on cortisol levels and is an expert on metabolic health, gut health, hormones and menopause as well as many other areas specific to fitness competitors and lifestyle clients! In this epi…
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Maria Acosta, who just placed 7th at the 2024 Ms. Bikini Olympia at her debut! She is from Venezuela, where she started her bodybuilding journey 12 years ago, before coming to the USA to follow her dreams. She earned her Pro card at 2021 North Americans and now with 29 shows under her belt, she has accomplished so…
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Are you struggling to stay motivated as we near the end of the year? Do you lose momentum when the holidays come around? Have you found yourself thinking, "I'll start again in January..." In this episode Amy and Leemarie talk about unique strategies to finish the year strong and motivated!! Whether you are in a bikini competition prep or improvemen…
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Carly Lamberts who has been competing since 2019 and has competed in 210 shows. She earned her Pro card in 2024 at NPC Universe. Outside of competing, she is a wife to another bodybuilder and dog mom to two corgis. She works full time in sales for Red Bull Distribution and as a posing coach. She shares how bodybui…
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Amy and Leemarie talk through the 2024 Olympia results! Including the top winners of each category, the top 15 in bikini and top trends in suits, heels and hair! Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183 Watch on YouTube: Glam Girl Bikini Join the team: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/ 1st Phorm Supplement…
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For today’s episode, I wanted to do something a little different! In honor of the 2024 Olympia that took place last weekend, I am sharing my interview with our new Ms. Bikini Olympia, Lauralie Chapados. This interview took place after her second place win at the 2018 Olympia, after she crushed her 2018 season. When this episode was recorded she was…
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IFBB Masters Pro Bikini Athlete Merica Abaddo on fitness in your 40s and 50s, competing as a Masters Bikini Athlete, skin health, competition season planning, winning 25 PRO SHOWS and how she overcomes food cravings on prep! Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183 @ifbbpro_meri.abbado Watch on YouTube: Glam Girl Bi…
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro AJ Myles, a 25-year-old full Canadian Pro who has been a full time online coach since 2021. She began competing in 2018, and has competed in 6 shows and earned her Pro card at the 2024 Toronto Pro Qualifier. AJ is an advocate of defining your own balance in bodybuilding in order to stoke your passion and foster lo…
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