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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AJ MYLES; Practical Mental Health Tools, Self-Worth & Autonomy, Unexpected Experiences as Amateur, Pro Athlete Identity

AJ MYLES; Practical Mental Health Tools, Self-Worth & Autonomy, Unexpected Experiences as Amateur, Pro Athlete Identity

October 11, 20241 min read

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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro AJ Myles, a 25-year-old full Canadian Pro who has been a full time online coach since 2021. She began competing in 2018, and has competed in 6 shows and earned her Pro card at the 2024 Toronto Pro Qualifier. AJ is an advocate of defining your own balance in bodybuilding in order to stoke your passion and foster longevity in the sport.

TOPICS COVERED

-overcoming anxiety

-abusive relationships

-living life & finding your own balance

-doing what makes you happy

-starting a Masters program

-how far will you go?

-red flags in relationships

-continuing to improve in life

-concern versus responsibility

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

8:08 unexpected things on stage

13:45 creating your own balance

25:10 life outside of bodybuilding

29:55 should be versus want to be 

38:30 deciding to prep

46:21 the desire to go Pro

55:18 overcoming anxiety and abusive relationship

68:15 valuing yourself

75:15 learning overtime

77:35 coping with anxiety

88:45 taking things personally

95:05 speak your mind

97:00 skin care

104:37 advice for competitors

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