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).

If you want to achieve excellence, you have to start with your mind! I have spent years coaching athletes on the mentality needed for high performance. ...more
Competitor's Blog Series ,MENTAL HEALTH
June 10, 2026•2 min read

You need someone to help you see what you can’t see on your own. ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
April 14, 2026•1 min read

Unfortunately this cycle is a familiar one for the people you wouldn’t even think it would be. The high achiever, 1%er, super disciplined, elite, champion…you? ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
April 13, 2026•2 min read


How to separate worth from outcome ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
March 16, 2026•2 min read

Body Image and Avoidance behaviors ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
March 06, 2026•1 min read

OUR “WHY” IS NOT ENOUGH📣 I know that everyone tells you to know your why, but if that was enough I wouldn’t be saying that I’ve had the same conversation with the majority of my clients who despite ... ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
February 27, 2026•2 min read

Would you rather lose at your best or win at your worst? As a competitor sometimes that’s an even harder question to answer because we may not think our winning look is our best but the judges might ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
February 03, 2026•2 min read

Incase you’re looking for some ways to reflect this month, try out these journal prompts and then really consider how you can apply the insights gathered from them✍🏻 ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
January 26, 2026•1 min read

➡️ when you ask us if something is normal we often think yes for your history but not normal in the sense that it should be considered a healthy coping strategy. We are treating you because something ... ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
January 23, 2026•2 min read

Loving my body is not exclusive to a particular physique I live in. Loving my body is about caring for the vessel gifted to me and now more than ever the body growing in me! ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
January 09, 2026•1 min read

You don’t need more motivation; you need a system that works with and FOR you. ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
January 07, 2026•1 min read

Self-Sabotage is often approached through the lens of stopping it in its tracks instead of seen as something that needs proactive intervention ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
December 31, 2025•1 min read

What do you do right before your heel hits the stage? What’s a mistake you’ve made before going out there? ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
December 29, 2025•2 min read

As a mental health counselor I have repeatedly seen people overcome anxiety, depressive episodes, ptsd triggers, eating disorders, relationship conflict, and other mental health challenges... ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
December 26, 2025•2 min read

A Warning for Competitors ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
December 09, 2025•2 min read

What they don’t tell you about discipline & will power ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
November 10, 2025•2 min read

At many of the events I’ve spoken at that request I cover body image, I love to include this body image check that generally gets you thinking not just about your tendencies but also about how much bo... ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
October 03, 2025•1 min read

Why being stage lean is awesome but not sustainable👇 (a kind of humorous lighthearted outlook that hopefully makes you laugh out of relatability instead of get defensive😉😜) ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
October 01, 2025•2 min read

Overcome and Prevent the “What was the Point of all This if I Didn’t even Win anyways?” Mentality🔑↙️ ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
September 25, 2025•2 min read

Devotion Set for Competitors ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
September 19, 2025•1 min read

5 easy things you can do to make your post-show experience more positive ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
September 08, 2025•2 min read

Ways to Make Competing more Fulfilling ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
September 04, 2025•2 min read

How do you explain to someone who doesn’t compete the mental battle of seeing your body go from this to a healthy more sustainable weight? ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
August 13, 2025•2 min read

The 2025 Build More than Just a Body Retreat was the most amazing weekend ever! ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
August 06, 2025•1 min read

For competitors, eating & body image is undeniably intertwined ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
July 28, 2025•2 min read

It’s incredible to be part of a world that many don’t understand because those that do, do! ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
July 09, 2025•2 min read

Here’s what most won’t admit to you about competing: ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
July 08, 2025•1 min read

Ever questioned how it’ll feel to walk on stage? Whether it’s your first time or your 14th time, I know the nerves and jitters still come out because of how much you care! ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
July 02, 2025•1 min read

Why Seeking Mental Health Support as an Athlete can Be Scary ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
June 26, 2025•2 min read

Mental Health Webinar Series ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
June 24, 2025•1 min read

New Blog Post Description ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
June 12, 2025•1 min read

celeste on stage ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
June 09, 2025•2 min read

comparison steals more than joy ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
June 03, 2025•2 min read

Judges' Feedback, should you get it? ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
June 02, 2025•2 min read

Why competitors get Post-Show Blues ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
June 02, 2025•1 min read

Reasons your motivation in prep or improvement season might be low: ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
May 28, 2025•1 min read

Coping Skills for your Busiest Days ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
May 23, 2025•1 min read


Yesterday was everything I didn’t even know I needed. After months and months of prepping, it was becoming more difficult to allocate energy to even something as simple as a coffee date with my husban... ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
May 19, 2025•2 min read

💎 @_jewelrybya is the Icing on the Cake💎 Stage jewelry is not meant to be the main focus, rather it’s the final detail that attracts and complements the incredible work you’ve done. ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
May 19, 2025•1 min read

First competition ever, 2015 @musclecontest Iron Games compared to my two favorite looks from my 15th and 16th show ever @npccarolinanatural and @pittpowerfit my final season. ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
May 19, 2025•1 min read

Confessions of a Fit Model Pro? ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
May 15, 2025•1 min read

Stage Shots from the @npccarolinanatural 😍 I am so grateful to be carrying this momentum of bringing my absolute best into another show weekend where I hope to show myself at the pinnacle of 10 years... ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
May 08, 2025•1 min read

They say that April showers bring May flowers. God has been watering me through challenges and I know His plan and His will is always worth surrendering to... ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
May 02, 2025•1 min read

ARE YOU FIT TO PREP?! (mentally speaking) ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
April 28, 2025•1 min read

BODY IMAGE AND COMPETING ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
April 24, 2025•1 min read

My usual Daily Routine looks like this: - Up and Take Bubba out for Potty then feed him - Take supps and drink an energy drink while completing a bible... ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
April 22, 2025•1 min read

2 weeks out from @npccarolinanatural and 3 weeks out from the @pittpowerfit 💥 ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
April 21, 2025•2 min read

What do you do the night before your show? I know there can feel like a lot going on from checking in with your coach to athlete check ins to the first coat of tan but when do you stop and say to your... ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
April 14, 2025•1 min read

“A job worth doing is worth doing right”; something my Paternal grandfather used to say to me often that I still think about to this day ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
April 14, 2025•2 min read

When it comes to trusting yourself without a ‘strict plan’ or when transitioning from a prep to improvement season or taking time off and worrying about how that will look...focus on the common denomi... ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
April 11, 2025•1 min read

My favorite look to date! The hair, the lips, the lashes, the glitter! ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
April 10, 2025•1 min read

With competition season on so many people's minds, whether you are in it, about to be in it, or considering it; this is for you! ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
April 04, 2025•1 min read

With competition season getting into full swing please swipe through these images to see ways to navigate the topic of post-show meals ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
April 01, 2025•1 min read

If I lived to the American average of 79 then that means 1% of my life will be made up of what I do for 15 minutes a day🤯 WHAT!? ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
March 28, 2025•1 min read

Mental health activity ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
March 25, 2025•1 min read

Bodybuilding without life is an EMPTY endeavor ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
March 24, 2025•2 min read

Pre-Competition Mindset MUSTS👇 ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
March 19, 2025•2 min read

What are you willing to sacrifce? ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
March 13, 2025•1 min read

WHAT YOU SAY & HOW IT IMPACTS YOUR BEHAVIOR ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
March 11, 2025•1 min read

What do you walk off stage to? ...more
Competitor's Blog Series
March 10, 2025•2 min read
