The Confessions of a Bikini Pro Podcast was established in May of 2018 as the first and only place where IFBB Bikini Pros share their struggles, strategies, stories, insights, and advice in a real, raw, and vulnerable setting. Host, Celeste Rains-Turk, dives into the parts of these professionals' lives that aren't always openly discussed in the public eye or on social media (You know, the stuff we tend to wonder about the most).
The goal of this podcast is to educate, inspire, and remind other competitors, athletes, or the average gym goer that even the most elite professionals face hardships, health problems, mental obstacles, and other adversities.
There are a wide range of topics discussed including, but DEFINITELY NOT limited to; post-show rebound, health complications, eating disorders, mental illnesses, winning mindset, dealing with losses, judges feedback, approaches to the stage, life outside of competing, money, relationships, philosophy, pursuing passions, and SO MUCH MORE!
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APRIL CONLEY; Self-Worth, Lean to See How Big I Got, Personal Empowerment in Competing, Posing for New Competitors
Today I speak with IFBB Pro April Conley, a mother, and grandmother, who started in ballet and fell in love with fitness as a teenager, go as far to dance on a professional team. In 2012, some personal issues led her to want to get stronger to not appear as a victim. Through this she became aware of bodybuilding and was inspired by Isa when she won the Olympia in 2019. Her then husband was jealous and didn’t want her to compete, but when died in a car accident while driving drunk, she turned to competing to do something for herself and lead her back to a healthier lifestyle. She met her current husband through bodybuilding.
She stepped on stage for the first time in 2021 earning first in all of her classes and won her Pro Card at 2022 North Americans in the 35+ category.
April is so open with her journey and has so much experience to share. You don’t want to miss this episode!
TOPICS COVERED
-how her dance background helps stage presence
-getting more comfortable with age
-focusing on gratitude
-her path to the stage
-the death of her first husband
-finding love again
-having a blended family
-the importance of a posing coach
-having family support
-competing as a Masters athlete
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TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
3:53 posing with a dance background
8:30 confidence through bodybuilding
18:03 comparison and body imagine as a teen
21:05 her time as a professional dancer
25:26 deciding to compete in bikini
30:15 meeting her current husband
35:07 opening her heart after loss
39:41 working with posing clients
47:34 goals for her pro debut
49:19 her kids perception of competing
52:15 the loss of her first husband
59:07 how bodybuilding can be life changing
62:03 feedback from judges
66:48 advice for posing
76:13 advice for competitors
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