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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LAURA ZIV; When Heartbreak Hits, First Improvement Season, Bodybuilding in France
Custom HTML/CSS/JAVASCRIPTToday 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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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@laurazivifbbpro
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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