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The Confessions of a Bikini Pro Podcast is the only place where IFBB bikini pros share their struggles, strategies, stories, insights, and advice in a real, raw, and vulnerable setting.
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​The goal of this podcast is to educate, inspire, and remind other competitors, athletes, or the every day gym goer that even the most elite professionals face hardships, health problems, mental obstacles, and other adversities.

All show notes, time stamps, links, and information can be found on this page, just search the athlete you want to listen to in the alphabetized categories section or keep scrolling. 

​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 worldwide! And be sure to follow @celestial_fit on instagram too for behind the scenes, sneak peeks, and more! Tag her and the guests in your posts and stories loving on the podcasts too!

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KAREN WALL; Want to Win, Choosing Happiness, Limitless Goals

8/12/2022

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Karen Wall. She’s 42 years old and currently live in Victoria, BC, Canada with her partner in everything,  Andrew Kersten. Who is also a bodybuilder, coach and business owner! She started competing in 2019 and turned Pro in 2021 at the Natural Canada Pro Qualifier. She then placed 4th in her Pro debut at the Toronto Pro Supershow in December 2021 and has since won two Masters Pro shows! She was a Graphic Designer/Art Director for 20 years and made the switch to full time bodybuilding athlete, coach and business owner last year. She is mom to her 18 year old daughter Dakoda. Karen is a big believer in choosing light and love in life over fear and darkness, and takes this attitude as she works towards qualifying for the Olympia stage.

She lives by the idea that consistency is key and Motivation is fleeting. Karen has such a great mindset to share. You don’t want to miss this interview!

Topics covered include:
-owning a supplement company
-choosing happiness
-limitless goals
-wanting to win
-the role genetics play
-the importance of posing
-choosing what works for you
-living an authentic life

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenorlena/
Gym: https://www.instagram.com/truthgymgallery/
Supplements: https://www.instagram.com/ruthlesssportscanada/
Twitter @karenorlena

TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
3:15 what has contributed to consistent success
9:00 picking the right coach
12:05 explaining her “Why” and her work ethic
16:20 embracing every phase of bodybuilding
20:30 recovering from surgery and injury
24:20 stepping away from her career
27:50 meeting her partner and moving forward
35:30 her future as an athlete
37:55 advice for competitors 


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HUONG MAI; SOS, A Healthy Distraction, Attitude, Is it Selfish?

7/29/2022

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Huong Mai, a dental hygienist and a single mom of two young kids. She recently developed an interest in bikini competition after being under Team Atlas' guidance for lifestyle coaching. She’s always used exercise as an outlet since her husband passed away 7 years ago. This is her first year as a competitor and she’s been loving this journey so far! Although, she recently earned her IFBB pro card, she still feel like an amateur trying to learn about this sport!


She hopes her followers (current and future) find inspiration her my journey as a single mom and as a bikini competitor. She wants to eventually help people reach their fitness goals. She wants people to know that whatever journey they may be in to never give up on their dreams and everyone struggles. You don’t want to miss this interview!

Topics covered include:
-“overnight” success
-losing her husband
-exploring therapy and other mental health strategies
-choosing to spread kindness
-learning the industry
-the impact of stress on your body
-planning her Pro debut
-changes in training intensity
-time management challenges
-balancing life as a single mom
-dealing with sponsorship obligations
-suicide awareness

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TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
3:50 starting her fitness journey
8:20 working on mental health
15:03 developing as a competitor
21:00 the mindset of commitment growth
27:37 struggles after her husband’s death
36:20 looking to the future
43:15 deciding to go for Pro
49:05 training with intensity
51:01 listener questions
55:00 involving her children in the bodybuilding lifestyle
59:35 sponsorship obligations
64:30 suicide awareness


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JESSICA MILLER; Grief & Loss, Raising Daughters, Period on Show Day, Post-Show Meal

7/1/2022

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Jessica Miller. Born and raised in Palm Harbor, Florida, she is a fit mom of 2 little princesses. She started competing in 2016 and earned her Pro card at the 2021 Jr. USA Championships. She loves helping people reach their health & fitness goals and aims to get to the Olympia stage one day. Jessica talks about her childhood and how her father passed away from cancer, which eventually lead her to her fitness journey and bodybuilding. We hear how Jessica manages her time and energy as a mom of two active kids. Jessica even tells us how she competed in Wellness for a little bit.

Jessica sets an example of hard work and dedication for her children and for all of us. You don’t want to miss this interview!

Topics covered include:
-being a fit mom 
-going after her dreams
-juggling being a mom of 2 & competing
-remembering her father through bodybuilding
-showing how hard work and dedication pay off
-competing in wellness
-working towards physique improvements 
-dealing with your period on show day
-deciding to be a coach
-sponsorhips

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TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
3:00 the reason she got into fitness and dealing with loss
12:10 being a parent that competes
16:20 how her past influences how she shows up for her daughters
20:00 dealing with food as a parent and competitor
24:30 setting an example
29:30 competition history and competing in wellness
37:00 changes as a Pro
41:05 feedback from judges
47:05 celebrating post show
51:50 period on show day
56:23 DIY tanning
60:33 deciding to coach
65:20 Jessica’s sponsors
70:45 advice for competitors 


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ASHLEY DUNCAN; Figure to Bikini, Perfecting Weak Points, Daily Musts

6/17/2022

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Ashley Duncan. She is a nurse, adjunct college nursing instructor, online competition/lifestyle coach, in-person personal trainer. She has worked with high school athletics and had 5 daughters between her and her husband. She is currently an athlete under Team Atlas. She talks about having daughters and maintaining their self-image while competing while showing them structure/ balance. Ashley talks about her passion for coaching athletes. She has been lifting weights religiously since 1999 (8th grade) even through pregnancies. Ashley talks about how motivating it is for her to have something to work towards and how competing keeps her grounded.


We talk extensively about Ashley’s background with nursing and coaching. You do not want to miss this interview!


Topics covered include:
-training and nutrition
-struggles in stage presentation and posing
-difficulties competing when from a very small town
-struggles balancing home life/kids' activities, and working random jobs
-Eminem obsession
-switching from figure to bikini
-the Why behind competing
-working as a nurse


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CONNECT WITH ASHLEY:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashley_ifbbpro/


TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
2:57 switching from figure to bikini
8:40 trying to master bikini posing and presentation
17:30 struggles turning pro and learning between shows
21:23 stepping on the stage early
24:43 things that helped make improvements
27:46 prep versus improvement season
30:14 motivation to keep going
34:15 competing and raising daughters
45:50 competing goals
47:18 time management
51:40 working as a nurse
58:10 Eminem obsession
60:33 advice for competitors



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    Confessions of a Bikini Pro Podcast

    ​The Confessions of a Bikini Pro Podcast is the 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, 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 worldwide!

    And be sure to follow @celestial_fit on Instagram too so you never miss an episode!

    Most athlete photos are sent in by the athlete from NPCNewsOnline.Com or from the photographer they hired and paid for their stage shots.


    Listen to the playlist made by the IFBB Pros with their fav workout and posing songs:​https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7HDrOCkmuDgd9J1fOQugqe?si=0dffdac6b68f4103

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