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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LAWNA DUNBAR; Life Experience & Endurance, Identity Outside of Bodybuilding, Lifetime Natural, Olympia Game Plan
Custom HTML/CSS/JAVASCRIPTToday I speak with IFBB Pro Lawna Dunbar, who started competing in 2014. After taking 3 straight overalls, she competed at USA where she got last call outs. After a 6 year break from the stage, she continued her 1st place streak and the won her Pro Card at the 2021 Ben Weider Natural Pro Am. She then made her Pro debut at the Texas Pro, taking 5th place. Since then she has had a breakout debut season, all while earning her Bachelor degree and starting a new job! Lawna talks about her goals away from the stage and how her love for fitness has stayed constant through everything. Planning and routine have helped her be successful in going to school and competing. As an adapted physical education teacher, Lawna has found her passion helping children with special needs learn about fitness.
Lawna tells us about how she meet her husband and their journey in fitness together. Because their values are aligned, they are able to support each other in reaching gather goals. We hear how Lawna has approached her 2022 season and what she is doing to reach her goals.
Lawna and I have a great conversation. You do not want to miss this interview!
Topics covered include:
-taking time away from the stage
-background as a dancer
-routine and planning
-finishing grad school while competing
-working as an adapted PE teacher
-earning her Master’s degree
-having a husband who also competes
-being a lifetime natural athlete
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TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
5:20 changes through her 2021 season after taking a break
9:50 changing habits during time away from the stage
13:50 day in the life and her new career
19:48 lessons learned from working with special needs population
23:30 meeting her husband through fitness
27:40 building their relationship and planning for children
32:50 prioritizing her competitive goals
40:00 what she wants people to take away from her journey
42:50 judges’ feedback and trying new things on stage
51:08 winning her Pro card at Ben Weider
57: advice for competitors
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