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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FELICIA BOTELHO; 10 Year Road to Pro, Faith and Presence, Priorities

FELICIA BOTELHO; 10 Year Road to Pro, Faith and Presence, Priorities

August 15, 20251 min read

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In this episode, I chat with IFBB Pro Felicia Botelho, who began competing in 2015 and earned her Pro card at the 2025 Universe in the Masters 35+ division. Outside of bodybuilding, Felicia works full time as a medical assistant at a dermatology office, enjoys life with her boyfriend and puppy, and is working towards her personal training certification.

Felicia opens up about her experiences with eating disorders and mental illness, the role faith has played in her journey, and the emotional side of competing. She shares valuable lessons learned from the sport and how she maintains balance between bodybuilding and everyday life.

TOPICS COVERED

-Overcoming eating disorders and mental illness

-How faith shapes her perspective

-Emotional challenges of competing

-Key lessons from the stage

-Life and goals outside of bodybuilding

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

4:20 working towards your Pro card

8:01 balancing life and bodybuilding

11:10 having a strong faith

13:25 lessons from competing 

16:11 having a step-son

20:26 purpose outside of the sport

24:09 prep versus improvement season

26:02 working with P3 coaching

29:45 bikini criteria & competing

36:28 a day in the life

41:20 skin care advice

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