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).
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
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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