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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 much as an athlete and a coach!

    TOPICS COVERED

    -mindset

    -don’t compare yourself

    -overcoming bulimia and anorexia

    -shifting your mindset

    -fixing your relationship with food

    -controlling nerves

    -changing training objectives

    -dealing with pressure

    -7th place at the Olympia

    -being a fan of the sport

    -avoiding comparison

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mvbozo/

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    3:38 her relationship with God

    11:15 changes for success

    15:06 focusing on your food relationship

    21:43 worrying about being flat

    25:09 differences between prep and improvement season

    30:00 balancing mind and body

    40:33 first callouts at the Olympia

    46:55 feelings after first Olympia

    54:01 helping clients avoid comparison

    58:50 the love of bodybuilding

    64:12 goals for the future

    70:00 coming from Venezuela

    73:23 advice for competitors

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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 bodybuilding impacted the trajectory of her life, from trying to shrink herself to be happy to building her dream body and finding confidence, leaving a toxic relationship and finding her forever person!

    TOPICS COVERED

    -journey to pro

    -the decision to switch coaches

    -fighting to get diagnosed

    -living with Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome

    -Pro card to cranial surgery

    -recovery post surgery and the importance of not taking movement for granted

    -importance of posing and starting early

    -core control and flexibility for posing

    -finding your confidence for stage

    -mental health and prep

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlyifbbpro/

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    6:10 practicing to be on stage

    9:28 overlooked keys to posing

    15:03 her journey to Pro

    23:46 changed between 2021 and 2024 season

    28:22 switching coaches mid-season

    36:52 Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome

    45:57 approaching post-show with surgery on the schedule

    50:30 recovering from cranial surgery

    53:35 not taking fitness for granted

    58:24 returning to fitness after surgery

    65:05 continuing to progress

    78:11 working towards the future

    80:30 advice for competitors

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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 prepping for the Arnold Classic and next heads to the Arnold Australia.

    TOPICS COVERED

    -struggles as an amateur with finances

    -working to earn a living

    -pressures of coaching herself

    -turning Pro in Canada

    -competing at a young age

    -mindset heading into competition

    -game plan is for the future

    -pursuing her dream as being an elite athlete

    -working on feedback

    -having faith in her dreams

    -being an ambassador for the sport

    -posing tips

    -approach to building muscle

    -mental challenges and rituals

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    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    8:03 feedback from the Olympia

    11:33 working on her confidence

    15:30 coaching herself to working with a coach

    21:10 goals for the future

    27:47 starting competing at a young age

    39:52 taking a leap of faith

    48:50 doing what you love

    54:00 posing tips

    60:35 advice for competitors

    64:45 turning Pro in Canada

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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 longevity in the sport.

    TOPICS COVERED

    -overcoming anxiety

    -abusive relationships

    -living life & finding your own balance

    -doing what makes you happy

    -starting a Masters program

    -how far will you go?

    -red flags in relationships

    -continuing to improve in life

    -concern versus responsibility

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajmyles.fit/

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    8:08 unexpected things on stage

    13:45 creating your own balance

    25:10 life outside of bodybuilding

    29:55 should be versus want to be

    38:30 deciding to prep

    46:21 the desire to go Pro

    55:18 overcoming anxiety and abusive relationship

    68:15 valuing yourself

    75:15 learning overtime

    77:35 coping with anxiety

    88:45 taking things personally

    95:05 speak your mind

    97:00 skin care

    104:37 advice for competitors

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  • Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Selina Stansbury, a nurse practitioner who found fitness over 6 years ago. She competed in her first show in November of 2019 and earned her Pro card at her 6th national show at 2024 Universe. Since then, she has done two Pro shows in 2024. She runs her own business as a health and fitness coach, supporting lifestyle and competition transformations.

    TOPICS COVERED

    -mental health and anxiety

    -posting on social media

    -coaching her husband

    -the real end goal

    -macros versus meal plans

    -being a nurse practitioner

    -preventative health

    -dealing with doubt

    -when to change coaches

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selina_ifbbpro/

    Youtube: MYFITNP

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    3:30 your body is art

    5:45 developing confidence

    8:55 relationship with her husband

    14:30 improvement season bodies

    19:35 winning can’t be the end goal

    25:35 lessons after Pro card win

    30:10 macros versus meal plans

    34:40 working as a nurse practitioner

    44:45 journey to Pro card

    50:01 knowing when to end your season

    60:00 dealing with anxiety

    68:05 switching coaches

    74:30 advice for competitors

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  • Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Allegra Brown, a sister, daughter, wife and a dog mama. She started competing in bikini in 2019 and has placed from the sea of 16 to 1st place at Nationals. She earned her Pro card at 2024 USAs. I love spending time with my family and my fur baby, hanging out on the lake and enjoying good vibes!

    TOPICS COVERED

    -importance of feedback

    -being comfortable in the uncomfortable

    -reversing into shows

    -training with intensity and slowing things down

    -working on recovery

    -setting boundaries

    -finding the right coach and keeping open communication

    -mental health matters

    -finding the right coach

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    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    3:25 making her Pro debut right after turning Pro

    9:25 goals after turning Pro

    13:00 changing training intensity

    19:05 approaching balance in improvement season

    23:23 setting expectations

    31:35 making the most out of show weekend

    38:30 lessons learned on the road to Pro

    47:00 finding the right coach

    54:53 dealing with moments of doubt

    65:00 finding your why

    67:55 advice for competitors

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  • Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Gillian Hughes, owner of Momshell Method Fitness who has been competing since 2005 and was one of the first athletes to compete nationally in the NPC when they introduced the bikini division in 2009. After a few short breaks to have her children and go thorough some life changes, she earned her Pro card at 2024 Master’s Nationals at the age of 43. She also has a podcast with her best friend and fellow Momshell coach Mandy called "Bikinis After Babies”.

    TOPICS COVERED

    -feeling "worthy" of earning pro status

    -going through a divorce

    -competing while pregnant

    -mindset for Pro

    -Bikinis after Babies podcast

    -being a Masters athlete

    -finding balance in fitness

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    3:25 bodybuilding now versus 19 years ago

    9:50 taking time off to have children

    15:11 going through a divorce

    21:22 lessons as a single mom

    27:13 finding her self-worth

    30:00 two weeks between shows

    38:35 competing as a mom & masters athlete

    43:35 common concerns from her clients

    49:22 impact of bodybuilding on her kids

    55:35 joining two families

    60:32 what’s next

    66:50 advice for competitors

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  • Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Joanna Bolt, a lifelong athlete and full time registered nurse at UT Southwestern in Dallas working with a surgeon in the head & neck cancer clinic. Joanna began competing in 1992 but took many years off before she started competing in Figure in 2005. She won her Pro card in a natural federation in 2010 before taking another hiatus until 2023. She won her IFBB Pro card at 2024 Universe in the over 60 age group. She lives with her best friend, who also happens to be her sister, and has a supportive boyfriend, Scott, as well as a chihuahua mix who is a handful.

    TOPICS COVERED

    -her history in fitness

    -changes in the past 30 years

    -competing at 60

    -working as a personal trainer

    -disordered eating

    -having a strong faith

    -community in bodybuilding

    -being a Masters competitor

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    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    9:29 getting into body building in the 90’s

    12:30 coming back after surgery

    26:30 overcoming disordered eating

    30:39 normalizing bodybuilding

    33:36 changing views on fitness

    41:05 taking long hiatuses from bodybuilding

    45:29 a week in the life

    48:15 relationship with her boyfriend

    56:30 views on age and competing in Masters

    64:10 focuses for the future

    67:45 advice for competitors

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  • Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Sharla Peterson who went from bikini division to women’s bodybuilding division by accident. A lifetime fitness guru from teaching aerobics at age 16 to Reebok National Aerobics championship at age 19. She has 5 kids from ages 27 to 12. At age 51, she decided to start competing in bikini and finally do what she always wanted to do but never had the courage or discipline. She placed first at Arnold Amateur and first at Wheelchair Nationals where I earned her pro card.

    TOPICS COVERED

    -more women in the wheelchair division

    -finding her calm

    -explaining her accident

    -focusing on what you CAN do

    -asking for help

    -faith through recovery

    -gym safety

    -making progress over time

    -guest posing at the Olympia

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    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    7:47 going through a spinal cord injury

    19:30 after the accident

    24:15 adjusting her environment

    31:20 doing the best you can mentality

    34:35 the roll of her faith

    42:00 more women in wheelchair bodybuilding

    43:20 paying attention to perimenopause & hormones

    45:00 prioritizing gym safety

    50:29 her relationship with her husband

    53:25 dealing with low points

    55:52 discovering wheelchair bodybuilding

    66:38 feedback after Pro card

    72:33 goals for the future

    76:33 advice for competitors

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  • Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Kayla Krauss, a dedicated health & fitness coach, and nutritionist with a passion for empowering individuals to achieve their health and fitness goals. She began competing in 2017 and won her Pro card at 2024 Universe. Her journey has been all about balancing mental, emotional, and physical health while pushing towards her goals.

    TOPICS COVERED

    -having stage 3 endometriosis and adenomyosis

    -managing ADHD, anxiety, depression, and CPTSD

    -therapy and coping skills

    -sharing her journey

    -proving you can do it

    -healthy relationships

    -understanding your health

    -perspective on feedback

    -coaching with Dumbbells N Donuts

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justkayla_ifbbpro/

    Website: https://www.dumbbellsndoughnuts.com

    TikTok: JustKayla_AL

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    6:30 healing herself on her road to Pro

    20:15 changes in her experience as an athlete

    25:58 sharing her journey on TikTok

    27:58 her Why for continuing to compete

    40:57 living with endometriosis and adenomyosis

    49:30 support from her husband

    60:00 understanding your health

    67:50 representing herself as a Pro

    75:18 her perspective as a coach

    79:40 new project at Dumbbells N Donuts coaching

    85:55 advice fro competitors

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  • Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Navreet Josan, becoming India’s first IFBB Bikini Pro in 2018 at Sheru Classic IFBB pro qualifier series. She began competing in 2014 at a time when there were no bikini competitions in India. She became the first NPC Bikini athlete from India. Alongside her passion for fitness, she has 17 years of experience as a professional makeup artist, working with clients, Bollywood celebrities, athletes, and teaching makeup.

    TOPICS COVERED

    -posing and makeup

    -overcoming nerves

    -expectations going Pro

    -journey versus outcome

    -building discipline

    -honesty with your coach

    -confidence in preparation

    -sharing your journey

    -makeup tips

    -breaking stereotypes

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    CONNECT WITH NAVREET:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilrocket/

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    4:13 discovering bodybuilding

    8:20 traveling overseas to compete

    17:10 investing in your journey

    20:00 expectations going Pro

    27:01 developing confidence through bodybuilding

    30:01 working with an Indian coach

    37:07 delivering on feedback

    40:57 setting goals in peace

    42:50 becoming a posing coach

    53:06 being a makeup artist

    65:05 focus for the future

    70:55 consider before competing

    72:13 what her family thinks about competing

    75:24 advice for competitors

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  • Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro and Greek Pro Surfer, Alexandra Kolla. Her dream is to qualify for the 2028 surfing Olympics! She is also a professor in computer science and math at the University of California, Santa Cruz. She got her PhD at UC Berkeley in theoretical computer science. She was born and raised in Greece, but moved to California almost 20 years ago. She also enjoys riding powder in the mountains when she isn’t surfing, bodybuilding, or doing math.

    TOPICS COVERED

    -balancing Pro surfing and bodybuilding

    -different coaching approaches

    -staying grounded
    -believing in yourself

    -how to be a good wife and friend during prep

    -lessons from failure

    -from college professor to surf bum

    -lack of family support

    -trying to fit in

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surf_snow_repeat/

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    3:22 some of the negatives of bodybuilding

    6:30 building resiliency

    12:20 navigating two sports

    18:45 setting priorities

    26:30 from college professor to surf bum

    32:09 getting on the Greek national surf team

    38:50 future for bodybuilding

    42:08 road to IFBB Pro

    48:41 life with her husband

    59:17 considering others’ perspectives

    65:43 being yourself

    66:50 what’s next

    69:37 advice for competitors

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  • Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Verushqa Andrade, a former competitive dancer who was born in India and lived there for 10 years before moving to the US. She won her Pro card at NPC Universe in 2023. She is also a medical student, a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Air Force, a prep/ lifestyle as well as an NPC posing coach, and a personal trainer at Dean Caputo Powerhouse Gym in Ohio. She is also a cat mom :) Having just finished her first Pro season, Verushqa switched to Team Atlas and is working hard in her improvement season.

    TOPICS COVERED

    -overcoming obstacles to Pro card win

    -unhealthy relationships

    -going through a major car accident

    -competing in her home country

    -overcoming imposter syndrome

    -everything can be a blessing

    -dealing with burnout

    -med school and prep

    -joining the Air Force

    -enduring loss

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/verushqa_ifbbpro/

    Coaching ig: @jadoocoaching

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    4:58 gritty road to pro

    14:00 imposter syndrome

    16:54 recovery from a car accident

    22:37 the drive to continue

    26:14 leaving a bad relationship

    36:37 realizing your own self-worth

    43:28 focusing on mental health

    52:00 going to medical school

    57:50 being in the Air Force

    63:00 managing a busy schedule

    70:00 dealing with loss

    80:25 go big or go home

    96:35 advice for competitors

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  • Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Jennifer Lau, a mother, navy veteran, business owner, stylist, and accountability coach. She started competing in 2022 and won her Pro card in 2023. She recently placed third at her masters pro debut at the Charlotte pro and top 10 masters at Wasatch Warriors. Jennifer talks about finding bodybuilding later in life and what it means to her to compete as a mom.

    TOPICS COVERED

    -life before competing

    -eating habits

    -finding a coach that believes in you

    -community can change your life

    -necessary discipline

    -growing up in a conservative household

    -having support

    -increasing your accountability

    -being a business owner

    -show day hair

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferlau.pro/

    Website: jenniferlaupro.com

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    5:34 overcoming stage fright

    10:00 life before competing

    15:52 competing after motherhood

    20:32 navigating her transformation

    25:20 getting a meal prep sponsorship

    28:40 day in the life

    31:44 working as an accountability coach

    34:44 lessons from the Navy

    41:46 winning her Pro card quickly

    50:15 show day hair

    59:35 advice for competitors

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  • Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Beckyn Mickelson who started competing in 2020. After her first show she knew she wanted to earn her Pro card but did NOT understand just how much work it would take. She won her Pro card at 2024 Junior Nationals. Competing brought out the drive she needed to not only achieve the Pro Card goal, but absolutely transformed her life. Through this journey, she found herself. It showed her how strong she was which helped her leave a miserable marriage, start her own coaching business, and now she help’s other women reclaim THEIR confidence. She live in Minnesota with her cat Richard; she loves to laugh and drink champagne.

    TOPICS COVERED

    -how competing affected health and fitness

    -how I healed my relationship with food

    -starting her business and how it's grown

    -the importance of an offseason

    -embracing the hard

    -getting in the driver's seat of your own life

    -keeping promise to yourself

    -going through a divorce

    -passion through coaching

    -prep versus improvement season

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckyn_ifbbpro/

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    8:00 feedback at national shows

    12:01 taking a serious improvement season

    18:13 healing her food relationship

    22:45 supporting women in growth

    25:30 pushing yourself in training

    31:02 going through a divorce

    45:11 gaining confidence

    51:55 lessons through competing

    56:44 developing passion as a coach

    68:50 plans for improvement season

    80:19 selling yourself short

    85:40 improving posing

    90:23 advice for competitors

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  • Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Dr. Jessica Wilson, a returning guest who was actually on the 7th episode! Since then, Jessica won the tittle of 2023 Ms Bikini Olympia Masters. She is 42 years old and works as a lifestyle and posing coach, and is also a doctor of veterinary medicine. Jessica and I go deep on this conversation, so get ready!

    TOPICS COVERED

    -identity outside of competing

    -finding your “It” factor

    -opening up in her faith

    -being free of labels

    -health aspects of bodybuilding

    -handling burnout

    -letting loose

    -living in the moment

    -recover like a Pro

    -too much emphasis on the end result

    -taking time off to grow

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessfitvet/

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    8:50 her relationship with Christ

    21:20 idolizing the “best” version

    31:02 How do you know you love it?

    39:10 vanity versus health

    43:50 evolving to progress

    52:00 going with the flow

    1:05:32 being able to pivot

    1:12:16 continuing to learn

    1:19:45 ins and outs of Masters Olympia

    1:22:03 living like a Pro

    1:33:15 changing your strategy

    1:55:19 self-sabotage

    2:05:20 advice for balancing life

    2:09:45 relationship with her husband

    2:19:30 learning to accept criticism

    2:25:40 don’t take your body for granted

    2:30:00 when to have kids

    2:36:04 advice for competitors

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  • Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Brittany Shulman, a wife, mother, and former gymnast who works in finance. She started lifting after leaving gymnastics and two friends introduced her to bodybuilding. She competed in her first show in 2017 and then took a couple years off to get married and have a baby. She tried to return to the stage in 202, but got derailed by COVID. She then found Paul Revelia and first year competing with him in 2022 and earned her pro card at Ben Weider Naturals. She returned in 2023 and won, qualifying her to the 2024 Olympia.

    She will soon be launching her coaching business soon, mostly focusing on transformation/lifestyle clients!

    TOPICS COVERED

    -balance of working mom and competing

    -deciding to return to the stage

    -getting of birth control

    -qualifying for the Olympia

    -prepping as a family

    -prioritizing communication

    -postpartum fitness

    -navigating mom guilt

    -hobbies outside of bodybuilding

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    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    5:20 journey to Pro card

    16:23 feedback from turning Pro

    24:05 planning for the Olympia

    30:25 approaching prep with gratitude

    33:48 setting an example for her daughter

    37:10 Prep as a family decision

    44:06 relationship with her husband

    51:40 deciding to become a coach

    56:30 body after baby

    61:29 navigating mom guilt

    64:07 practicing Muay Thai

    76:05 getting bodywork done

    79:55 advice for competitors

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  • Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Melanie Albino, a 40-year-old natural competitor, who is a wife & mom, and an Elite coach for Team Elite Physique. She has been a prep coach since 2016 and a personal trainer for almost 20 years! Melanie first competed in 2012 and won her Pro card in 2019 after competing in 7 national shows. She has been self-coached since her second show.

    TOPICS COVERED

    -progression of bikini

    -competing as a natural athlete

    -balancing family with competing

    -being self-coached

    -long road to Pro

    -words we use around food

    -managing an autoimmune disease

    -dealing with social media

    -working as a coach

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit_by_melanie/

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    5:00 bodybuilding as a lifestyle

    9:57 impact of bodybuilding on her family

    19:55 having an autoimmune disease

    25:30 showing your body it’s safe

    32:38 having a husband who is also fit

    38:01 tips for dealing with unsupportive family

    43:51 competing and social media

    57:18 working with Team Elite Physique

    61:32 being self-coached

    73:19 natural IFBB shows

    77:15 choosing to stay natural

    84:25 advice for competitors

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  • Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Laura Postor, a mom of 3 and owner of four businesses. She first competed in 2021 where she earned second in open at the Night of Champions. At only her 5th show ever, she earned her Pro Card at USAs in 2023. She is a Certified doula and focuses on working with parents who have experienced sexual trauma. She is also a recovered heroin addict and has been clean for 11 years.

    TOPICS COVERED

    -inspiring women to “have it all”

    -being a gym owner

    -running multiple businesses

    -the best you can do is the best you can do

    -addiction recovery

    -cutting the anchor

    -quick road to Pro

    -confidence on stage

    -balancing life as a mom

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurapostor/

    Big Iron gym: https://www.instagram.com/bigirongym/

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    3:38 posing advice and tips

    5:54 inspiring women to “have it all”

    10:00 being a business owner

    14:01 being a doula, having capacity for compassion

    23:50 life of a busy mom

    28:25 advice for new moms

    33:25 outlook on motherhood

    35:01 addiction recovery

    39:24 overcoming childhood trauma

    48:10 acknowledging she needed help

    53:30 going pro at her first national show

    56:20 working with Adam Bonilla

    58:19 feedback after Pro card win

    62:35 most important stage advice

    71:09 advice for competitors

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  • Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Sam McDonough, from Kansas City, MO, currently living in Sacramento. She recently earned her BA in Psychology plans to eventually be a Marriage and Family Counselor. Currently, she is a coach at a couple gyms and a Posing Coach for Bikini and Wellness athletes. She has been competing since 2017, first in the NANBF. At her first NPC show in 2020, she started in Wellness and Bikini. She earned her Pro Card at the 2024 Arnold Amateur and is now in a long improvement season!

    TOPICS COVERED

    -eating disorders

    -stage presence and showcasing the physique

    -pursuing marriage and family counseling

    -being in the queer community

    -going through sexual assault

    -being a presentation coach

    -common posing mistakes

    -looking like you belong

    -training intensity & junk volume

    -falling in love with the sport

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andthats_showbiz_baby_ifbbpro/

    Posing: https://www.instagram.com/360posing/

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    5:58 how her mentality has changed

    11:52 competing while in school

    15:22 pursuing marriage and family counseling

    20:40 working with the queer community

    26:00 exploring her identity

    32:43 the desire to help others

    36:43 plans for the future

    38:09 going through a traumatic experience

    46:40 being a presentation coach

    51:32 working on feedback

    60:25 posing for the Pro league

    67:29 taking time away from stage

    71:25 wellness & bikini

    78:35 don’t complain about competing

    79:40 overcoming body image issues

    84:00 my “last” competition

    91:20 advice for competitors

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