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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HOPE CASTELLI; Emotional Posing, Self-Awareness, Personal Pro Standard
Custom HTML/CSS/JAVASCRIPTToday I speak with IFBB Pro Hope Castelli, a lifestyle, prep, and posing coach. As an amateur, she competed in 3 regional and 4 national shows. She won Pro Card at NPC Nationals in 2020, and then made her Pro debut a week later. She has since competed in 8 pro shows, placing top 10 multiple times, and even placed 4th, earning Olympia points.
Hope talks about what inspired her to become a coach and how she supports her clients through all aspects of their fitness journey. She also shares her struggles with an eating disorder and how it informs her process as a competitor. Hope does not hold back in this conversation!
TOPICS COVERED
-coaching and training
-growing glutes
-posing as art
-supporting her posing clients
-overcoming an eating disorder
-moving during prep
-embracing all seasons
-setting standards for yourself
-shifting from powerlifting to bodybuilding
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Website: https://www.posewithhope.com
Email: posewithhope@gmail.com
TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
3:33 bringing her best to stage
7:10 knowing when to keep pushing
10:30 confidence in posing
15:38 being inspired to coach posing
21:30 being open about nutrition
24:20 building a healthy lifestyle before competing
30:50 being mindful of disordered thoughts
36:20 prep versus improvement season
41:05 what being a Pro means to her
44:50 shifting from powerlifting to bodybuilding
49:15 placings at national shows
54:45 wanting to give up
61:30 advice for competitors
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