In this episode, host Celeste Rains-Turk has a fun, deep, and really raw conversation with Calysta Upperman, a nurse, online coach, and owner of Upplift training who has been competing since 2015, and earned her pro card at NPC Universe in 2018.

Tune into this episode to hear some of the most grueling parts of Calysta's current prep and all the times she wanted to quit. From moving house, dealing with loads of stress, and having to fight back from eating like an asshole after her last show and what failing to reverse diet taught her.

Listen as Calysta opens up about some of the painful things she rarely talks about that has helped her to see that there is so much more to life than bodybuilding and the pains of bodybuilding don't stack up to other pains in this world, and how she has stopped giving a fuck about what other people think of her and has paved her own way because of it.

Calysta talks to us about what the process to becoming a pro was like for her after winning an overall at a regional show to then placing dead last and not even placing at all at more national shows to finally get third and then onto an Overall Win at Universe. 

We even get into weird things and things like what it is like for her being a coach while she preps others, working long hours as a nurse, not bullshitting people when they ask questions, and why she relies mostly on whole foods and stays away from whey protein products. 

She tells us what she wants to be known for in this life and gives some incredible advice that is sure to light a fire in you everytime you hear it.

Make sure to tag me in your pictures on social media as you tune into the podcast (@celestial_fit is my handle) and let Calysta know how much you appreciated this episode by connecting with her here:
ALL links: https://linktr.ee/calysta_upperman
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calysta_upperman/?hl=en

In this episode, host Celeste Rains-Turk, speaks with Hannah Ranfranz, a personal trainer, an online lifestyle & prep coach with team boss bodies, a substitute teacher, and a mentor for kids.

Hannah talks to us about how she has been able to build up her metabolism to reverse diet into shows so she can qualify for the Olympia, how she deals with scale hops, when to do a refeed, and how to use intrinsic motivation to your advantage.

Tune in to hear about her passions and purpose, becoming comfortable with who you are and letting it shine on stage, and how she maintains such a positive attitude. Hannah even talks about how she felt leading up to getting her pro card, when she got it, and after!

Connect with Hannah here: 
IG: https://www.instagram.com/hannahranfranz/?hl=en
 Coaching: teambossbodies.com

In this episode, Host Celeste Rains-Turk, speaks with Sarah Gayden, a Culinary School of San Diego Graduate who is the owner and chef of Fit Fusion Nutrition a meal prep and healthy catering company as well as the founder and owner of Sarifitness LLC which is a distributor of fitness apparel which by the way is super super cute, on top of all of this she is studying to get her NASM certificate for personal training while being a posing coach, mother, and wife. 

Tune in to hear all about Sarah's experience through her amateur years to earn her pro card then she took over 18 months off, had her baby, launched into motherhood, and then prepped for her pro debut! She opens up about how that process was, how her perspective and lifestyle has changed since becoming a mother. Sarah tells us about what it's like to be married to another IFBB Pro as well as a Marine. She even confesses for the first time that competing helped her to quit smoking

Sarah also discusses her various businesses and the one principle necessary to succeed. She tells us about her current goals, experience with the same coach for 6 years, how she landed a feature in Oxygen Magazine, and why she took so much time off between shows as an amateur.

Connect with Sarah here:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_gayden/?hl=en
ALL LINKS: https://linktr.ee/sarah_gayden

In this episode, host Celeste Rains-Turk interviews Shawn Hektor-Lewis, a master of performing arts who earned her pro card as a figure competitor but has since competed in bikini. She is an authority on the art of winning stage presence, owner and founder of Shawn’s Couture Cuties where she focuses on competition suit design and stage presence from stage training, products, poise and posing.
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Shawn opens up about how she transitioned from figure to bikini, how her experience as a playboy and runway model impacts her success on stage, as well as her journey to her pro card. She even opened up about a seriously funny story she has never told before about being a playboy model!

She opens up about some of the biggest mistakes as well as key insights competitors should consider when it comes to suits, jewelry, makeup, tan, and all the glam! She talks about succeeding in comparison rounds, being coachable, and going ALL in!

Connect with Shawn Here: 
Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawncarla_ifbbpro/?hl=en
Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ShawnsCouture/?hl=en
Stage Glam/Makeup IG: https://www.instagram.com/cutiebeautiecosmeticscbc/?hl=en
Website: https://shawnscouturecuties.com/

This is the happy birthday celebration for the podcast! And I am soooo excited to be celebrating with you all :)
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It would be so amazing if today or whenever you hear this you could make a post or even just write me or leave a review sharing some of your favorite highlights or episodes or takeaways from the show as a way to celebrate the show and the incredible athletes who have come on to share so openly.

I gotta say, this sport is full of PHENOMENAL women

Women who care for, support, and uplift one another

Women who actively find ways to add value and help others

Women who are not afraid to be themselves or be vulnerable

Women who know their story, experiences, and expertise can help others

Women who will give without anything in return

Real. Down. To. Earth. Women

I have connected with/met more women like this than the ones who are not this way

This podcast was started with the intention of being the only place where IFBB bikini pros share their struggles, strategies, stories, insights and advice in a real, raw, and vulnerable setting

The goal 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

We also love to talk about our wins, successes, and fun experiences.

We share laughs, cries, and even strange stories

Our commonalities as competitors and women bring us together but it’s every single woman’s unique quirks, experiences, and endeavors that REALLY bring us closer

I am so grateful for everyone’s who tunes in. Whether it’s only ever once in awhile or every week religiously, I appreciate you

I have a deep love and sincere appreciation also for those of you who screenshot that you’re listening, share what you love, or even message me to tell me how much the podcast has helped you, inspired you, or even changed your life!

I consider what I do a privilege and I honor this privilege by investing a lot of time and energy into every episode along with the production of this show as a whole

Those of you who have become patrons on Patreon.com/celestialfit and are subscribing a certain amount of money every month to help the production, it does not go unnoticed especially as I am working to roll out even more epicness with this show from coaches week coming up to making sure I have an int every week this year and even events.

My Vision for the impact of this podcast is that it becomes a “must listen” for competitors and those who aren’t listening immediately do and fall in love with it when they first hear it. While I’ve been told by many people it’s at this level, I can’t wait till we have even more people downloading every month

We have hit well over 48k unique downloads since the launch and with the growing consistency the numbers have been rising

To me the numbers aren’t just insights and stats for me to use in my business or for growing the show or Improving. It’s a physical representation of an impact that’s being made

Not to mention over one hundred reviews on iTunes that touch my heart every time I read them

I didn’t start this podcast with any intentions of it impacting my life or business but I’ve grown with the show and the show has taught me so much and revealed pains to me in the industry, because of the ones I have experienced too, that have opened my eyes to the fact that I absolutely love the bikini competitor world. I love talking to you ladies, serving you all, coaching you, and really am on a mission to make a massive splash in this industry niche

I want everyone to know that my intentions and motivation are from the depths of my souls purpose and mission and I’m here to make a lasting difference

Thank you for investing your time into me and thank you to all of you who have expressed interest in the event, joined my peace through growth program for making peace with food your body and your goals in the improvement season (contact me for info), gone through my food freedom for competitors journaling and discovery program (contact me for info), and who follow me on Instagram, read my content, and look forward to it

I have had so much fun the past year and can’t even believe what’s to come!

I hope you’re just as excited and ready for it as me.

If you have any guest recommendations, show topics, want more info on the events or programs or are looking to sponsor the show you can contact me through my website or Instagram

Let’s make it another great year! Make sure to rate review and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Share this with your teammates and friends and of course Don’t forget to let us know your fav parts, why you listen, or what’s been the best parts of having this podcast for you on social media, in the reviews section, or even just a private message to myself and those amazing athletes

With so much love and appreciation I hope you all have an amazing rest of your day, night or morning, wherever you are in the world while listening to this episode, just make it awesome!

Make sure to Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify
Bookmark: www.celestial.fit/podcast for announcements, events, apparel, more episodes, info, and full notes of every episode!

 In this episode, host, Celeste Rains-Turk talks with Jennifer Dorie, an up and coming pro placing 10th at the 2018 Olympia in her rookie year, with other top five placings as well like earning 4th place at the Sheru classic in Columbia and just recently placing 4th at the 2019 Arnold classic. 
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She opens up about how she and her boyfriend (and coach) set the boundaries between coach and client relationship and boyfriend-girlfriend relationship. She expresses what some of her feedback has been on the stage and how she had to fight against her body to prepare for the Arnold.

Jennifer tells us how she lets go completely during the off season while keeping her goals in mind so she can be ready to kill long preps with the pro point system to qualify for the O. She also tells us who told her to start wearing her hair naturally!

Jennifer talks to us about whether a boob job is necessary to do well, how she keeps her gut health, why butter tarts are her secret weapon, and how she has learned which foods work best for her body. She even tells us which show she prefers, the Arnold or the Olympia!

Connect with Jennifer here: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferdorie_ifbbpro/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiQs8mwt1BfGc6bREoPxBkg

Become a Patron and support the making of this show here: ​https://patreon.com/celestialfit