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Confessions of a Bikini Pro

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, just search the athlete you want to listen to in the alphabetized categories section or keep scrolling.

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BROOKLIN BADE; Endometriosis, Lupus, Exploring Enhancements, Pursuing the Next Level Jul 07, 2023

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Brooklin Bade, a posing coach and aspiring aesthetician with a bachelors in health sciences. She was also in the military, but she found her passion was to help women become more confident with themselves. She started competing in 2020, becoming nationally qualified in her first show. In 2021, she competed in her first National show and earned her Pro Card in 2022 at Nationals. Brooklin shares her experience dealing with two autoimmune disease diagnoses and how they have changed her life.

Brooklin is so open about her life experiences and how her journey through competing has helped her grow as a person.

TOPICS COVERED

-mental illness

-endometriosis

-Lupus

-PED usage

-military service

-focusing on inner health

-chasing new dreams

-the maturity to be passionate

-changing career paths

-healing past trauma

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

5:30 struggling with autoimmune issues

13:50 changes after endometriosis surgery

17:08 navigating a lupus diagnosis

20:45 changing to a Mediterranean diet

27:25 taking an extended improvement season

31:35 choices made to be competitive

40:48 goals as a Pro

43:25 the military and competing

47:50 being in a good place to prep

49:47 a strong passion for competing

52:40 doubting herself after lower placings

59:15 feedback from Sandy

62:20 becoming an aesthetician & posing coach

66:53 impacts on mental health

77:02 advice for competitors

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ABBY REYNA; Reign Athletics Gym, 1st Time Competitor Musts, Sustainability and Joy Jun 30, 2023

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Abby Reyna a personal trainer and owner of Reign Athletics gym in Houston, Texas. She started to compete in 2018 as a way to challenge herself to overcome shyness and discomfort in big crowds. Sh won her Pro card the next year at only her second show ever, and then took an extended growth season, making her Pro debut in 2021. Because of her decision to compete, she found her love for the fitness industry, which lead her to opening her gym.

Abby offers important advice, especially for new competitors, about being present for the journey.

TOPICS COVERED

-essentials for beginners

-don't be hard on yourself after a show

-body dysmorphia

-women in business

-starting a side hustle

-mentoring young gym members

-avoiding comparison

-sustainable preps

-being a gym owner

-her relationship with her husband

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

4:29 her first prep

8:35 feeling discouraged after a show

11:58 comparing amateur and pro preps

14:30 finding sustainability

21:27 growth through constructive criticism

24:30 learning about bodybuilding through her husband

26:10 having a degree in finance & entrepreneurship

33:45 deciding to open in Houston

36:21 challenges faced running a gym

41:05 marrying her high school sweetheart

44:20 mentoring young gym members

48:25 helping immigrant youth find resources

53:56 being a personal trainer

55:10 having a love for travel

58:05 keeping passion in your relationship

59:03 goals for competing

60:45 advice for competitors

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AMY VETTERS; Buckets, Health Routines And Movement Awareness, True Support In Relationships Jun 23, 2023

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Amy Vetters, a Masters athlete living in Colorado who started competing in 2017. She began in bikini, dabbled in Wellness and returned back to bikini. Any has only competed in 7 shows total, and earned her Pro card I turned pro at her 6th show in November 2022 at Masters USAs. She then earned a top 10 at her Pro debut less than a month later. She owns two businesses; Alinea coaching and a tanning salon. Amy shares the story of how a health scare lead her to totally change her life. She shares such an empowering message. Yo don't want to miss this interview! TOPICS COVERED -changing your lifestyle -prioritizing gut health -working with a movement coach -routine and consistency -relationship with her husband -owning multiple businesses with her husband -controlling how you react -why bodybuilding -competing in Wellness -doing only what moves your goals forward CONNECT WITH CELESTE: Website: http://www.celestial.fit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html CONNECT WITH AMY: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amers_lildyno/ Coaching: https://www.instagram.com/alinea.coaching/ TIME STAMPS 1:00 introduction 2:40 turning her life around after a health scare 10:23 the importance of gut health 15:45 impacts on her as a competitor 19:40 daily habits 28:50 shifting current mindset 31:40 working with a movement coach 35:32 why she changed her life 40:35 being with a supportive partner 45:40 having tough conversations 50:26 her husband as her coach & business partner 55:40 what sets her apart as a coach 59:20 boundaries and choices 65:49 muscle penguins 67:20 trying out Wellness 72:40 her Pro debut 77:13 capitalizing on improvement season 84:35 advice for competitors CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE FOOD RELATIONSHIP COACHING SERIES CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE POST SHOW BLUES COACHING SERIES LEARN MORE AND APPLY FOR MY 5 WEEK FOOD RELATIONSHIP HEALING & DISCOVERY COACHING PROGRAM FOR OTHER FREE RESOURCES, LIVE EVENTS, AND WAYS TO WORK WITH CELESTE CLICK HERE

LAURA ZIV; When Heartbreak Hits, First Improvement Season, Bodybuilding in France Jun 16, 2023

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Laura Ziv, an athlete, personal trainer, nutritionist and business owner. Laura grew up in the south of France, she has always been very sporty and has had a taste for competition since a very young age, having participated in the French horse riding championships for several years. After the death of her father, she fell into alcohol and drugs.

In 2018, she discovered bodybuilding and finally managed to get rid of her unhealthy habits and live a happy life that fulfilled her.

She has since opened several coaching companies and was one of the pioneers in coaching with electrostimulation at the international level, becoming an expert in the field.

She earned her Pro card in 2020 at the British Finals and completed in the 2022 Olympia after winning the 1 Bro Pro show in the UK.

TOPICS COVERED

-why she started bodybuilding

-dealing with weight gain

-taking time to grow

-leaving a relationship

-flexibility in posing

-bodybuilding in France

-dangerous coaching practices

-community in bodybuilding

-losing her father at a young age

-being a business owner

-supporting financial growth

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

3:48 feedback from the Olympia

9:10 two months of no tracking

12:50 being in an unhealthy relationship

18:30 approaching relationships & competing

22:10 comparing ourselves to others

23:57 working towards another Olympia

27:15 common mistakes

32:10 working as a coach & posing coach

35:21 the Olympia experience

40:15 discovering bodybuilding & leaving drugs and alcohol

45:18 running many businesses

49:13 knowing when to push

53:35 building an empire

64:50 advice for competitors

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MIA BARTSCHI; Self-Harm to Self-Love, Evaluate your Systems, Demanding Life Pursuits Jun 09, 2023

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Mia Bartschi, who grew up as a cross country and track athlete. She lived the "bodybuilding lifestyle" for a little over 6 years before decided to get a coach and step on the stage for the first time. She recently graduated college and will be attending law school in the fall! She began her competitive journey in the NPC in March 2022, with her first show in June 2022. She earned her Pro Card only 6 months later at NPC Nationals in December 2022 and is planning her Pro debut for this summer.

Mia is so open with her past and I know so many others will be able to relate. You don't want to miss this interview!

TOPICS COVERED

-self-harm to self-love

-training for better mental health

-prep as a self-confidence builder

- embracing the journey

-Fast road to Pro

-imposter syndrome

-having a coach and community you trust

-the ability to change YOUR story

-balancing college, an internship and work during prep

-differences between 11th place USAs to Pro card Nationals

-competitor self-criticism

-forming relationships in the bodybuilding community

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

4:45 history with self-harm

9:52 impact of getting on stage with self-harm scars

12:38 being diagnosed with Bipolar 2

14:35 changing your story

18:00 building confidence

21:56 fast road to Pro

29:15 what being a Pro means to her

33:10 how she created her Pro physique

43:16 creating self-love

47:45 prepping as a Pro versus amateur

49:35 passions in life

54:18 plans going into law school

61:18 keeping things sustainable

63:20 becoming a sponge

69:05 deciding to study law

72:30 advice for competitors

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EMILY DEAN; God's Plan, Muscle Relief, Purpose in Pain, Above & Beyond in Everything Jun 02, 2023

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Emily Dean, a Masters athlete who started competing in 2017

and earned her Pro card at the 2022 Teen Collegiate & Masters Nationals where she won the Overall in 40+ and 45+. She then made her Pro Debut at Masters World Championship 40+ where she won 7th Place. Emily is a mother, wife, grandmother, owner of Beauty Beast Skin Care, and woman of faith.

Emily shares what lead her to her fitness journey after her mom committed suicide in 2015, and how the support of her husband has fueled her goals.

TOPICS COVERED

-what led her to fitness

-her journey through faith

-surrounding yourself with the right people

-setting healthy boundaries

-being a natural athlete

-living the fitness lifestyle

-becoming a Pro

-building a marriage based in faith

-having a skin care line

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

2:29 discussing her faith

4:55 early competing journey

14:35 releasing stage nerves

19:08 family support and dealing with loss

26:20 relationship with her children

31:34 making fitness a lifestyle

35:34 aging in bodybuilding

40:45 improvements to earning her Pro card

43:32 healthy relationships

50:19 realizing her situation wasn't right for her

53:24 goals for the future

65:10 advice for competitors

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COURTNEY USTRZYCKI; Solitude for Clarity, Be Where you Are, Balance for a Competitor May 26, 2023

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Courtney Ustrzycki, a coach, wife, and taco queen. She lives in beautiful Cancun Mexico, where she manages her online coaching team, Courtney For Life. Since 2015 she's helped hundreds of women build more capable and confident bodies, through nutrition, training and mindset. Before she got into bodybuilding, Courtney competed in powerlifting, which was a monumental foundation for her bodybuilding success. She started competing in 2019 and turned Pro at the 2022 NPC Worldwide Mexican Nationals, where she won the overall! Now, Courtney is preparing for her Pro Debut season, planning to compete outside of Mexico.

We hear about Courtney's journey from being a general personal trainer agains bodybuilding to now being an IFBB Pro!

TOPICS COVERED

-changing thought patterns about competing

-transitioning from IFBB Elite to NPC/IFBB Pro

-running her coaching business

-habits for success

-importance of morning routines

-from partier to coach

-healing to be in a healthy relationship

-lifestyle balance and competitor balance

-deciding to go ALL IN

-loving the food you're eating

-don't wish you aren't where you are

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

3:20 having a passion for coaching

7:35 different types of preps

10:37 balancing all aspects of life

18:55 daily habits for success

22:05 enforcing boundaries

30:06 expectations for life

33:35 moving past a toxic relationship

42:28 keeping business separate from competing

50:40 launching a pre prep program

54:30 lessons learned from competing

60:15 underrated aspects to improve as a competitor

64:15 using her education and experience

67:02 preparing for her Pro debut

72:30 coming full circle as a podcast guest

80:21 advice for competitors

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ARIELLE ANN; Love in Loss, Respect the Journey, Second Callouts to Pro Card May 19, 2023

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Arielle Ann Johnson, a momma of two amazing children and the first IFBB Bikini Pro from North Dakota. Growing up doing pageants and collegiate gymnastics and cheerleader, Arielle is no stranger to the stage. She first competed in 2019 and went on to compete in her first National show where she got second callouts. After taking time off, she came back in 2021 and experienced the loss of her boyfriend, Ty. After a short break, she then returned to the National circuit and eventually won her Pro Card at 2022 Nationals.

Arielle has faced a lot of challenges but bodybuilding has provided her a space to prioritize her mental health. She is so open and honest about her journey and struggles. You don't want to miss this episode!

TOPICS COVERED

-advocating for mental health

-routine helping through trauma

-dealing with the loss of her boyfriend

-supporting other going through loss

-never settle

-being present and living in the moment

-being kind to yourself

-communicating with your coach

-family relationships

-motherhood and competing

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

2:05 love and the loss of her boyfriend

6:40 finding strength through bodybuilding

10:18 changing plans after loss

14:40 grieving and motherhood

17:06 meeting her boyfriend on TikTok

21:40 new visions for the future

25:49 making the most of your relationships

28:15 what it means to settle

33:24 getting into competing

36:28 changing her approach to motherhood

37:54 letting go of the shreds

39:40 lessons learning in going Pro

43:50 setting a timeline

46:15 inspirations

49:38 a day in the life

52:01 family support and relationships

55:01 the desire to turn Pro

57:35 advice for competitors

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TOXIC ANGELZ BIKINIS SPECIAL FEATURE WITH MARGARET BIALKIN May 17, 2023

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Today I speak with Margaret Bialkin, CEO and owner of Toxic Angelz Bikinis. She is a wife and mom of two baby girls and a Frenchie. She are up in Santa Rosa, CA. She competed in her first competition in 2009. When she's not working, she enjoys going out on the boat, going on walks, and cooking. We talk about all things suits and presentation, and common mistakes competitors make. Margaret tells us her journey to starting her own suit business and why she's more dedicated than ever!

TOPICS COVERED

-finding the right suit

-being an entrepreneur

-adapting to motherhood

-when a suit doesn't fit right

-the right color for you

-believing in yourself and taking the risk

-suit trends and how they've changed

-Toxic Angelz Buy-Back program

-dealing with haters

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

3:03 growing in personal life and business

6:13 knowing it's time to expand

8:20 balancing motherhood and owning a business

10:29 relating business and motherhood

13:50 tips for choosing the right suit

21:00 finding your color

23:30 deciding to make suits

26:20 changing trends

32:30 crystal pattern designs

35:40 handling problems and complaints

38:00 choosing the right top

40:40 pet peeves with suits and the industry

44:35 visions for future growth

46:00 where the name came from

52:20 the Toxic Angels experience

53:40 getting sponsored

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SAVANNAH WATCHMAN; The Lucky Toenail, Only Fans Your Way, Everything Happens As It Should, Joy In The Journey May 12, 2023

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Savannah Watchman, a fitness coach who has been competing since summer of 2019. She did 4 regional shows, 4 national shows and has competing as a Pro! She earned her Pro card at the 2022 USA championships where she earned the overall title. She placed 5th in her Pro Debut as the 2022 Sasquatch Pro and is now in her first full season as a Pro. Savannah tells us about her experience on the National circuit working with different coaches for different peak weeks.

Savannah balances being a special education teacher along with coaching and competing. She shares how learning discipline through prep has carried over to other aspects of her life. You don't want to miss her advice!

TOPICS COVERED

-hitting the national circuit

-mental health and eating disorders

-body dysmorphia

-switching coaches

-dealing with imposter syndrome

-family support

-learning to be disciplined

-relationship with her husband

-Only Fans your way

The Lucky Toenail

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

2:39 experience on National circuit

15:50 not winning an overall

20:40 having a husband who competed

23:40 discipline over motivation

26:20 taking the first step

29:12 different seasons of competing

32:50 competing as a teacher

40:25 meeting her husband

46:30 her parent's relationship

48:39 having an Only Fans

57:25 being LDS

59:20 managing depression and anxiety

66:51 making her Pro debut

76:30 improving glutes and peaking strategies

79:54 the Lucky Toenail

82:45 advice for competitors

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