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!
All show notes, episode time stamps, links, and information can be found on www.celestial.fit/podcast
Make sure to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, AND REVIEW THIS PODCAST if you LOVE it as much as we do so we can continue spreading the message to people globally!
And be sure to follow @celestial_fit on Instagram too so you never miss an episode!
MIA BARTSCHI; Self-Harm to Self-Love, Evaluate your Systems, Demanding Life Pursuits
Custom HTML/CSS/JAVASCRIPTToday 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
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 MIA:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miabartschi/
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
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