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

In this episode, host Celeste Rains-Turk, speaks with Phoebe Hagan, an online fitness coach and posing coach from the UK who shares her passion for mindset work and competing with us!

We dive deep into the fears she had getting into competing, how she began working on her mindset, her 'Know Your Own Ability' campaign, and so much more. Phoebe discusses her new approach to competing that and how she is willing to do what it takes to achieve her goals.

She also discusses how she connects with her why for competing every day and what she thinks other athletes need to be doing when it comes to preparing for a show, an off-season, and everything in between.

If you have ever been afraid to take the leap to get on stage or have other fears, this is definitely an episode you will appreciate.

​Along with the discussion on how important it is to enjoy the process of prep, let go/step off the gas when necessary, and learn to embrace the lifestyle of a competitor. 

To connect with Phoebe: 
Website: www.phoebehagan.com
Instagram: @phoebehagan_
​YouTube: Phoebe Hagan

To become a Patron and support the production of the show as well as be the first to know about new and exciting announcements for the show visit: https://patreon.com/celestialfit

In this episode, host Celeste Rains-Turk, dives into an educational chat with Celeste Shaffer, an athlete sponsored by Bella Bikini Suits and petroleum engineer who turned pro in 2018 at her first national show the north American championships. Then placed 6 at her first pro show in Japan!

Celeste Shaffer fills us in on all the intricacies of becoming a pro from the contracts, strategy, and the athlete's perspective going from the NPC to the IFBB. She shares how she has changed her perspective on her own physique and process as well. 
She also talks about her really busy schedule, career advancement, and how she gets everything in as stress free and fulfilling as possible.

​Celeste also talks about her journey into social media and how it helped her as an athlete to land a sponsorship. She even opens up about her struggle with her ovary and having to get an ovary removed three months before earning her pro card!

Connect with Celeste on Instagram here: ​https://www.instagram.com/celeste_shaffer_ifbbpro/?hl=en

In this episode, host Celeste Rains-Turk, talks to Sarah Devore, a stay at home mom of 4 with a degree in biotechnology who previously did DNA sequencing at the UCSD cancer center. She ran marathons in the past but has been competing for 6 going on 7 seasons, after 12 national shows, 7 top 5 placings, and a few placings so close she could taste it, she earned her pro card and has now done 3 pro shows placing in the top 10 twice

Sarah didn't expect to ever go pro but from one show to the next the goal seemed more and more possible. She talks about what it is like to place differently from one show to the next, how she sought out judges feedback like crazy, and the way she was able to improve through reverse dieting and mental strength. She shares her thoughts on this mentality of one way being better than the next and how the best thing we can do is what is truly best for ourselves. She shares her own reverse diet structure and how she has been able to actually reverse diet into shows. 

As a travel lover and family woman, Sarah gives us her best tips for traveling while on prep, staying present with your family, and enjoying this lifestyle along the way. She provides great insight into how she has instilled a positive relationship with food, her body, and her goals to her children. You won't want to miss what she tells them about eating for the body!

With all her insights and great advice, I hope you enjoyed this episode! Seeing you all share screenshots or thoughts about it means so much to me and I just love hearing your feedback! Please make sure to rate, review, and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

To connect with Sarah visit her Instagram: ​https://www.instagram.com/sjanedevore/?hl=en

To become a Patron and support the Production of the show please visit: ​ www.patreon.com/celestialfit A little bit goes a LONG way so I can keep making episodes every week and start putting together some cool extras!

To express interest in / learn more about the LIVE Bikini Mastermind Event in Southern California to make peace with food, your body, and your goals in the improvement season visit: https://celeste-rainsturk.clickfunnels.com/live-bikini-mastermind-event-interest-page

In this episode, host, Celeste Rains-Turk, talks to Jourdanne Lee, who was born in Canada and now lives in the us who got into competing after falling in love with lifting, she is a sponsored athlete, and fit body fusion coach. 

Jourdanne shares why she doesn't call it 'prep', how she builds muscle and trains, her approach to nutrition, and beliefs that have helped her navigate life. She opens up about what she told herself when she became a pro and how that has led her to taking responsibility in this role to be an example through her actions.

She talks about what to do when you get your period on or around show day, how to monitor and track your health, as well as why rest is so important. 

Jourdanne also talks about how she sets goals and achieves big things by focusing on the small stuff first, how she approaches prepping someone for a competition as a coach, and staying consistent!

She even discusses how she fully embraced who she is and stopped chasing the 'sexy' look and started being 100% herself on stage. Jourdanne tells us why she's called 'carb baby', how she has balanced her life, and why she loves counting macros. She even shares how anyone could do a whole prep eating from the dollar store!

Her advice is truly insightful and helpful for competitors whether you compete locally, nationally, or in the pro league as she discusses the powerful metaphor to ensure you are level set and honest with yourself through the challenges!

To get your name on the 'First to Know'/'Interested' List for the Event for mending your relationship with food, your body, and your new goals... with everything else mentioned on the episode, Celeste is collecting interest for to run by the end of 2019, click HERE 

To connect with Jourdanne visit: 
https://www.instagram.com/jaylifts__/?hl=en
And for her sponsor perks: linktr.ee/jaylifts__

To Become a Patreon and support the production of the show: ​https://patreon.com/celestialfit

In this episode, Celeste Rains-Turk speaks with Robyn Maher, an IFBB pro who is a Fitness and Nutrition Expert who has been featured on national and local TV. She graduated from BYU with a B.S. in Exercise Science and a minor in Nutrition. She is also a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Specialist, BFR certified coach, YogaFit 300 hour certified instructor, NPC judge and coach, plus she’s the Promoter of Utah’s first-ever ProAm bodybuilding competition: IFBB/NPC Salt City Showdown. As a single working mom with 3 active teens, full time coach & trainer, plus a professional athlete, we had a lot to discuss.

Even though this episode is longer you will NOT want to miss it. Not only does she open up about her busy life, past, and experiences, she gives us the inside scoop. More than ever shared on here before when it comes to what the judges expectations are and what the NPC expects of the judges along with how judges are picked for certain shows and so much more. Robyn shares with us EXACTLY what it is like from the judges point of view. She tells us everything from politics, scoring, judges job criteria, and those little things that bother the judges that competitors do. 

She also opens up about her fight against her own genetics, troubles with thyroid and hormonal imbalances, bloodwork results, a never ending period, finding a mass in her uterus, and getting a hysterectomy. She shares some of the habits she maintains as a busy woman and what inspired her to commit her life to helping others get healthy.

Robyn discusses why you should always seek to be in competition with yourself and stay away from comparing yourself to others. As a posing coach, judge, and competitor she talks about the best things to focus on when practicing posing. She also shares the importance of having respect for the judges, sport, and other competitors. 

You won't want to miss this one! 
To connect with Robyn: 
Website: http://fitrobyn.com/
Info about the Salt City Showdown: saltcityshowdown.com


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