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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MARISSA WILLMOTT; Competing with Grieving, Reality of Bodybuilding, Partying to Pregnant at 20 to Pro, Love After Abuse, Posing to be Judged
In today’s episode, I chat with IFBB Pro Marissa Willmott, a proud mother, wife, and business owner of Empowered Athletics. Marissa began competing in 2017 and earned her Pro card at the 2019 Amateur Olympia. She made her Pro debut in 2020 at the Tahoe Pro, then took a break in 2021 to prioritize her mental health before returning to the stage in 2022. After another extended break, she came back in 2024 with a new coach and is now preparing for the 2025 season.
Marissa is the head posing coach for Glam Girl and leads Empowered Athletics, where she helps women conquer their fear of food through macro-based coaching. Her mission is to empower women through fitness, mindset, and consistency.
TOPICS COVERED
-Starting her fitness journey as a new single mom
-Satisfying her competitive spirit
-Knowing when to take a break
-Having a growth mindset
-Finding your identity
-Consistency over motivation
-Being a coach and posing mentor
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TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
6:30 competing when you aren’t mentally in it
12:50 avoiding burnout
18:40 grief and the loss of a parent
25:25 finding fitness as healing
34:00 being a lifelong athlete
44:53 consistency over motivation
47:33 having a blended family
52:30 being a young mom
60:22 empowering others
62:10 posing advice
69:16 staying mentally focused backstage
74:00 meeting the criteria
77:35 competing during covid
85:14 advice for competitors
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