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 MCGEE; Didn’t Want to Prep to Turning Pro, Loving Off-Season Living, No Perfection or Expectations, Raising Rabbits
In this episode, I sit down with IFBB Pro Marissa McGee, who discovered bodybuilding after her boyfriend (now husband) randomly signed up for a show in 2021. What started as curiosity quickly became passion, and after coaching herself for her first year, Marissa began working with coach Matt Greggo. In 2025, she earned her Pro card at Universe, taking first place. Alongside her bodybuilding journey, Marissa works full time as a service rep in healthcare while building a coaching business with her husband.
Marissa’s story is one of dedication, balance, and building confidence both on and off the stage.
TOPICS COVERED
-How Marissa found bodybuilding and what hooked her
-The importance of taking prep day by day
-Learning to trust your coach
-Training and lifting with a spouse
-Navigating body image and growth seasons
-The support of having family at shows
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TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
4:18 journey to pro
11:45 improving between shows
17:44 offseason growth
25:00 balancing prep and off season
34:15 celebrate your process
36:55 deciding to work with a coach
43:30 competing at national shows
47:20 balancing conditioning and muscle
50:05 changes in bikini & gaining confidence
56:25 planning a Pro debut
59:46 having a coaching business
68:29 raising rabbits
75:30 advice for competitors
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