Best Stephanie Ayala Podcasts (2024)

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The Comp Closet: Transforming the Economics of Competitive Wear 54:12

25d ago54:12

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In this episode, we meet Sarah, the visionary behind The Comp Closet, an innovative platform revolutionizing how athletes approach competition expenses. Discover how Sarah's personal challenges in affording competition costs led her to create a marketplace for buying and selling pre-loved competition attire, making the sport more accessible and sus…

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Rethinking Athletic Training: Breaking Free from Injury Cycles 1:12:32

29d ago1:12:32

1:12:32

Join Alicia Kyrgios and Stephanie McHugh in a transformative discussion with Coach Nick McCallum on the evolution of athletic training and injury prevention. This episode dives deep into the misconceptions and routine practices that lead athletes into repetitive cycles of injury and inadequate rehabilitation. Nick emphasizes the importance of perso…

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Reclaiming Connection and Intimacy Amid the Digital Age, John Gray, Mars Venus Coaching EP 205 1:20:49

2M ago1:20:49

1:20:49

In this episode The digital age presents unique challenges that can affect intimacy and relationship connection. In this podcast episode with John Gray, he explores the intrusive role of readily available explicit content on personal relationships and the distortion of intimacy it creates. Dr Gray delves into acknowledging the negative impact of th…

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Traits and Training: The Journey of Becoming a Mars Venus Coach, Stephanie Ayala Ep204 32:20

3M ago32:20

32:20

Traits and Training: The Journey of Becoming a Mars Venus Coach, Stephanie Ayala, EP 204. Welcome to Mars Venus Coaching episode 204, an Interview with Stephanie Ayala from Mars Venus Coaching. Anyone curious about entering the coaching field, fasten your seatbelts - this episode offers an intimate look into the life-changing journey of becoming a …

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Embracing the Marathon: Beyond the Finish Line 1:04:37

3M ago1:04:37

1:04:37

Join Alicia Kyrgios and Stephanie McHugh, your world-renowned fitness champions and women's health coaches, in this effervescent episode as we illuminate the path to setting and achieving monumental fitness and personal growth goals. We’re not just about quick fixes; we’re crafting a radiant, resilient lifestyle that endures and inspires. Tune in a…

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Reaching Beyond the Basics: Innovative Wellness Approaches, John Gray EP 203 1:19:27

5M ago1:19:27

1:19:27

Reaching Beyond the Basics: Innovative Wellness Approaches, John Gray EP 203 Join John Gray, author of the popular book "Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus," and Rich Bernstein in this informative episode as they delve into the integrated approach to wellness and nutritional products. Gray discusses his holistic philosophy towards health and w…

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Do Women Belong in the Boardroom? Season 2 EP 202 33:44

5M ago33:44

33:44

In this Mars Venus Coaching Podcast episode: 'Do Women Belong in the Boardroom?', Rich Bernstein unfolds insights on women's exceptional attributes to leadership roles. Covering studies from prestigious institutions such as Harvard Business School, Rich spotlights the correlation between the presence of women in senior executive roles and long-term…

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Navigating Personal Growth: Criticism, Resilience and Emotional Dynamics s2 Ep201 1:30:07

6M ago1:30:07

1:30:07

Celebrating Holidays and Navigating Personal Growth: Criticism, Resilience and Emotional Dynamics Season 2 Episode 201 This episode of the Mars Venus Coaching Podcast takes an optimistic turn towards the end 2023 and beginning of 2024, utilizing this period as a catalyst for introspection and celebration of personal accomplishments. Our Speakers - …

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Hindsight in Fitness: Lessons We Wish We Knew From the Start 43:53

6M ago43:53

43:53

Join us as your hosts delve into the valuable lessons they wish they knew at the beginning of their fitness journeys. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of insights and revelations, shedding light on common fitness myths and misconceptions. Alicia and Stephanie kick off the discussion by revisiting the evolving landscape of fitness science, un…

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The Art of Preparation: Mastering Pre-Prep for Competition Success 1:05:33

6M ago1:05:33

1:05:33

Welcome to this episode where your hosts delve into the essential phase of competition preparation often overlooked: the pre-prep phase. In this insightful episode, they unravel the complexity and necessity of a solid pre-prep strategy for athletes aspiring to shine on stage. Alicia and Stephanie begin by highlighting the importance of understandin…

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Embracing Change: A Fresh Start to Fitness and Life 42:10

7M ago42:10

42:10

In this refreshing episode of "We Fitness Queens," join us as we dive into the transformative power of embracing change in fitness and life. The duo shares insights on the importance of decluttering, both in our physical spaces and mental realms, revealing how simplifying our surroundings transforms your lead to a rejuvenated mind and body. They di…

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Redefining Growth: Embracing Change and Celebrating Progress 1:01:28

7M ago1:01:28

1:01:28

Dive into an exhilarating journey of self-discovery and empowerment with our latest episode of "Fitness Queens"! Join your hosts as they delve into the heart of personal growth and mental resilience. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom, exploring how small victories shape our journey and why embracing every facet of progress is crucial. 💭 Re…

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"Transform Your Life" Mars Venus Coach Samar Showail 39:48

7M ago39:48

39:48

Discover the Mars Venus Coaching Experience and Transform Your Life, Mars Venus Coaching Episode 106 The Evolution of a Mars Venus Coach: From Banking to Personal Development Samar Showail's career arc is nothing short of extraordinary. It echoes the narratives of many professionals who have discovered their passion outside the confines of their in…

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Healthful Holidays: Tips for Balancing Fitness and Festivities 55:32

7M ago55:32

55:32

In this insightful episode of the Fitness Queens Podcast, hosts Alicia Kyrgios and Stephanie McHugh dive deep into the challenges and strategies for navigating fitness and nutrition during the festive season, especially for women! We discuss the importance of setting realistic goals and learning to decline social invitations that conflict with your…

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Unleashing Fitness Breakthroughs: Michelle MacDonald’s Midlife Revolution 1:12:26

8M ago1:12:26

1:12:26

In this empowering episode, we delve into the transformative world of fitness and health, particularly for women navigating midlife and beyond. Our special guest, Michelle MacDonald, the owner and director of the Wonder Woman official, joins us to share her insights and experiences. We explore the notion that it's never too late for a major health …

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Midlife Fitness Unveiled: Strength, Balance, and the Power of Self-Awareness 39:13

8M ago39:13

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In this episode, we dive into fitness and nutrition for women in midlife, addressing the stress of unrealistic body comparisons and the importance of strength over striving for a younger self. We explore stress management's role in wellness and how subtle dietary habits like unnoticed snacking or liquid calories can derail fitness goals. The episod…

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Aussie Fitness Odyssey: Passion, Plates, FMG and Pro Stages 57:09

8M ago57:09

57:09

In this exhilarating episode, we journey down to the heart of Australia's vibrant fitness community. Experience firsthand the fresh, farm-to-table flavors of Australian cuisine and the unique camaraderie of its fitness world. We explore the Australian pro fitness scene, where competitors are nurtured and encouraged, fostering an environment of grow…

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Unlocking Gender Dynamics with John Gray, Season 1 Ep 105 1:13:32

8M ago1:13:32

1:13:32

Understanding the Needs of Men and Women, with John Gray, Season 1 Ep 105 Our guest speaker, John Gray, leads us through practical approaches to understanding the opposite sex, emphasizing that misunderstandings often stem from lack of understanding than lack of love. The importance of timing in requests and the impact of vocabulary choice on outco…

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Unmasking Trauma: Tales of Resilience That Will Change Your Life 1:03:25

9M ago1:03:25

1:03:25

In this episode, we embark on a profound journey through the intricacies of trauma. From personal tales of rebellion, weight struggles, and self-discovery to the broad spectrum of trauma sources, we uncover the importance of empathy, support networks, and the continuous path to healing. Delve into our exploration of acute trauma, moral injury, and …

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Rising From the Ashes: The Untold Power of Personal Growth & Finding Your ’Why’ 1:03:25

9M ago1:03:25

1:03:25

In this heartfelt episode, our hosts dive deep into the essence of personal growth, the significance of a grounded "why", and the power of resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges. Amid rebranding and life changes, including a tease about an upcoming stage performance, we unpack the journey from prioritizing sleep to breaking barriers …

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How Does Someone Find Their Purpose Season 1 Episode 104 1:27:25

10M ago1:27:25

1:27:25

How Does Someone Find Their Purpose with John Gray of Mars Venus Season 1 Episode 104 Hey there, Podcast Viewers and Listeners! I’m here with an exhilarating announcement about our latest podcast episode that you must listen to. In this episode, we dive deep into the intriguing and thought-provoking topic of purpose and mission in life. Read... htt…

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Episode 103 Exploring the Differences in How Men and Women Approach Money with Lynn Kitchen 44:13

11M ago44:13

44:13

Decoding the Brain: Exploring the Differences in How Men and Women Approach Money Attention, listeners! Are you ready to dive deep into the fascinating world of money and relationships? Look no further because we have an incredible episode for you today. Today, Rich is joined by Lynn Kitchen. In this riveting discussion, Lynn Kitchen, a financial M…

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How to Become a Mars Venus Coach:The Ultimate Guide s1 ep102 1:03:29

11M ago1:03:29

1:03:29

How to Become a Mars Venus Coach:The Ultimate Guide s1 ep102 Mars Venus Coaching is a powerful approach to life coaching that focuses on relationships and communication. Becoming a Mars Venus coach can be a rewarding career choice for those who are passionate about helping others and improving their own communication skills. In this article, we wil…

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The ”Why” Behind the Importance of Strong Pelvic Health 41:20

12M ago41:20

41:20

In today's episode, the "Why" Behind the Importance of Strong Pelvic Health, we delve deep into the importance of pelvic health in overall well-being, breaking down the anatomy of the pelvic region, discussing common pelvic floor disorders, and sharing practical methods for maintaining strong pelvic health. Wrapping up with answers to listeners' qu…

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The Power of Mars Venus Coaching Podcast season-1 ep-101 with CEO Rich Bernstein 1:12:32

12M ago1:12:32

1:12:32

Becoming a Mars Venus coach refers to training and specializing in the coaching techniques and philosophies developed by Dr. John Gray, particularly in relation to relationships and personal development between men and women. Here are some reasons why someone might choose to become a Mars Venus coach: 1. Expertise in Gender Intelligence: Mars Venus…

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Unveiling the Future: Wearable Tech in Women’s Fitness 32:23

1y ago32:23

32:23

In this exciting episode, join our hosts as they delve into the revolution of wearable technology in the fitness world, and how it's empowering women to reach their fitness goals. Discover the latest cutting-edge devices that have transformed how we track and optimize our health. We'll weigh the pros and cons of different wearables, and reveal our …

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Fashion inside & outside the WBFF! 1:11:49

1y ago1:11:49

1:11:49

On this episode, your hosts are joined by creative genius and WBFF official designer Renata Massaccesi. Renata talks about things that inspire her imaginative mind to create some amazing looks on and off the WBFF stage! Renata talks about some of the emerging trends in the fashion industry and gives some advice from all the decades of experience th…

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Don’t Stress: how it affects us all in so many different ways! 1:05:07

1y ago1:05:07

1:05:07

Stress can be such a huge factor in stopping us all from achieving our results... and the worst part is that we may not even realize the severity of the stress that we are under! Stress comes in many different forms, and some types of stress are even good - but if it is not managed and gets out of control, it can be one of the most debilitating and…

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May Catch-up and WBFF Show recaps! 57:06

1y ago57:06

57:06

It's already MAY! On this episode, your hosts bring you up to speed on the show season so far as well as some of the things they have been doing in their own personal lives. Further study and personal development is something that is very important for people at every stage of their journey, as well as goal setting and further learning/progress to …

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Embracing your physique and shape at every step of the journey! 41:54

1y ago41:54

41:54

Photoshoots should happen all year round! When you're building a body, trying to lose weight, or whatever your goal may be, it is important to embrace every stage of the journey and be your own biggest support! Remember that although you may not yet be where your ultimate goal is, you are on an important step of the journey and you should be celebr…

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Your Environment (and habits) will determine your Success! 54:11

1+ y ago54:11

54:11

We can't stress enough the importance of your environment and habits on your progress and your results! Your hosts take you through consciously being aware of the environment that you surround yourselves in, which could be directly impacting the level of progress you're experiencing in life, weight loss, career, relationship, and every aspect of yo…

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The body you want may not be the weight you think! 1:12:26

1+ y ago1:12:26

1:12:26

So many times people think they want to be a certain body weight, but the weight doesn't line up with the actual body shape they aspire to have! When building the body you want, focusing on strength and building muscle, rather than simply shrinking size is key. Your hosts take an in-depth look at how you might need to rethink the body you're strivi…

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Recovery Hacks - we share our best tips for recovery! 1:04:36

1+ y ago1:04:36

1:04:36

So many of the recovery methods out there don't actually help you recover, and some are even bad for your overall health! Which ones are valuable and which are you wasting your time with? On this episode, our hosts share with your their top methods for recovery that have proven results for effectiveness, will improve your training, and improve your…

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The dirty scoop on gut health, bowel care, and poo! 1:28:26

1+ y ago1:28:26

1:28:26

On this episode, we talk all things gut health, and bowel care and discuss colonic hydrotherapy! Your hosts are joined by Kyah Seary, owner and lead therapist, Kyah Seary, is one of Brisbane’s most experienced colon hydrotherapists, starting her personal journey with colonics back in 2006 at the age of 16 in Seattle, Washington. After colonics tran…

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Alicia’s Wrap up After the WBFF AC Pro Stage 55:28

1+ y ago55:28

55:28

On this episode your hosts recap how Alicia thought the WBFF Atlantic City Pro stage went, after her long awaited return to the stage post having baby George just 6 months earlier! We discuss the mindset she has after the show, dealing with post comp blues and how she felt about her placing. What is in store for 2023 and what are your Queens planni…

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Alicia’s prep back to the WBFF Atlantic City Pro Stage 1:02:55

1+ y ago1:02:55

1:02:55

This preparation to the stage has looked completely different to past preps for Alicia after giving birth in late June. The healing time for the caesarean section took longer than anticipated and she has been left with around 12 weeks to regain muscle lost while in the IVF process, as well as being pregnant, and dropping enough body fat to bring an…

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Self-Esteem! How you see yourself defines your success! 37:10

2y ago37:10

37:10

On this episode your hosts dive into a topic that is so important to us all - self esteem and confidence! How we see ourselves and our perception of self has such an impact on our actions and our direction. Whether we like it or not it has a profound impact on our ability to succeed so we share our tips on how to build it over time and how to chang…

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What is a ”Step Count” and how to BOOST it up! 46:18

2y ago46:18

46:18

On this episode we discuss one of the most thrown around terms in the fitness industry, "step count". We give our definition of the term as well as why it is such an amazing tool in monitoring your output throughout the day to make sure you meet your caloric burn goals. We discuss our favourite tips to master your step count and other various activ…

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Social Media Detoxing! 58:08

2y ago58:08

58:08

Social media can become a problem! It is also a hugely important way to increase your online presence, put your face out there in the public for business marketing and sponsorship acquisition... so it is important that it is done right! Without us noticing it can become overwhelming, consuming, addictive and then toxic! Taking a break and managing …

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Online and Instore Shopping Hacks! 52:39

2y ago52:39

52:39

Online and in-store shopping tips to make the most of your shopping! Your hosts discuss some of their greatest strategies in mixing and matching basics with luxury brands to create awesome looks. We share our favourite spots to shop, to find amazing value and quality as well as effective shopping hacks to make the most of your spending sprees!…

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Back to the Stage after giving birth! 1:21:23

2y ago1:21:23

1:21:23

After successfully giving birth to a beautiful boy, Alicia is straight back into competition prep for the WBFF Atlantic City Pro stage in just 3 months time. Alicia is preparing to return to the pro fitness stage after going through a 5 month preparation process immediately after have a cesarean section procedure. We talk about training safely afte…

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Recapping 2022 WBFF Worlds with THE GOAT! 1:19:10

2y ago1:19:10

1:19:10

Alicia and Steph give their rundown of what was an amazing show at Paris Casino Resort in Vegas for the WBFF 2022 Worlds! Alicia was seated next to Allison Dillett judging both the amateur & pro shows getting a great up close perspective on what has been one of the best shows post COVID. The music was banging, the physiques were impressive, the gli…

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Overcoming Fear and Building Your Confidence! 38:04

2y ago38:04

38:04

On this episode your hosts teach you how to build your confidence! There are no shortcuts around doing things that make you feel uncomfortable, but there are loads of strategies that can help you step up to the plate and out of your comfort zone to grow. Life is full of challenges and confidence is one of the key ingredients to overcoming hurdles a…

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Is Travelling Overseas back to normal? 1:21:23

2y ago1:21:23

1:21:23

On this episode your hosts go through the new types of travel requirements and challenges you will face heading overseas! Stephanie recently travelled to the Bahamas (from the US) for the WBFF Pro show and we discuss how things at the airports, customs, and on the journey are different to what we might all be used to.…

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How to Handle Social Media Pressure! 54:11

2y ago54:11

54:11

On this episode your hosts speak about their experiences (and their clients experiences) with social media pressure. Constantly seeing other people’s bodies, their meal plans, what they wear, how they live, do these pressures directly result to pressure in your own life? We discuss methods on how to notice these signs, how to deal with the social m…

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What do you do when you feel STUCK? 58:41

2y ago58:41

58:41

On this episode we are joined by Professor Britt Frank who speaks to us about her amazing research driven book, the Science of Stuck. We all go through negative periods where you feel like you're stuck, moving slowly, spiraling and struggling to get traction... but how do we break through these phases? We talk about feeling stuck in work, relations…

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How to Beat Adversity on the way to your Goals! 56:21

2y ago56:21

56:21

In this episode, your hosts talk about facing adversity on their journeys on the way to achieving goals! Both Alicia and Stephanie have faced extreme challenges on the way to their World Titles. Stephanie is currently prepping to defend her World Title in the WBFF and win a 5th World Championship all the while having excruciating stress fractures i…

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Is the Mirror Lying To You? 44:02

2+ y ago44:02

44:02

On this episode your hosts discuss one of the most common things associated with competition prep that they see in their coaching teams! As shows get closer and Season A is kicking off, the irrational conversations and inaccurate self assessment of peoples own physiques is everywhere! Cruising through social media posts and conversations people are…

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Getting shredded on a Budget! 57:12

2+ y ago57:12

57:12

On this episode your hosts give you all the tips and tricks on how to eat healthy in a way that won't break the bank! Often, eating to a meal plan can give you the opportunity to buy things in bulk and save money on your food bill! Recipes, getting creative, bulk buying, multi-use preparation, and many other hacks can really help your body and your…

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Documenting your Fitness Journey! 49:42

2+ y ago49:42

49:42

On this episode we speak about the benefits of documenting your progress on your fitness journey! Selfies can be an excellent way to track your progress and make sure that you're heading in the right direction on your journey, but there are plenty of other ways as well! Your hosts discuss the best ways to document your fitness journey and the reaso…

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