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!

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I'll never forget this

May 08, 20251 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 of commitment, work, and drive which has not been without failure, grief, pain, challenges, and a whole lot of grit

My body is strong, my mind is at peace, my heart is centered in God’s Love, and my spirit is rich with love and gratitude.

The emotions I feel, I feel deeply, because I know they’re meaningful and teaching me a lot. They reveal to me the passion I have for this sport, industry, and discipline. 

“Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ.”
‭‭-Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭23‬-‭24‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Thank you Lord for equipping me to do what I love to do. I hope it honors you

Thank you to my sponsors:
@_jewelrybya @toxicangelzbikinis @theshoefairy_ you have no idea how much your support means to me

@seeyoulaterleaner thank you for being the best coach. My only regret is not hiring you sooner. You’re a legend. Let’s do this again! Every win, is a win we share

@nvisionphotography these are the best stage shots I’ve seen in a long time. You nailed it and have made so many athletes so happy getting to cherish their hard work forever. And outside of your talent, you are also so kind. @npccarolinanatural thank you for an incredible show weekend I’ll never ever forget

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