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).
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JORDAN BRANNON; Hormonal Rebound, Cues for Muscle Contraction, Experiences in Therapy, Do you Love the Process?
Custom HTML/CSS/JAVASCRIPTToday I speak with IFBB Pro Jordan Brannon. She graduated from University of South Florida in 2014 with her Bachelors degree in Exercise Science. There she met her husband Drew. After graduation, they opened up their own gym called Pinellas Ultimate Strength House in Largo, Florida. Drew and Jordan were introduced to the bodybuilding world through a mutual friend. Jordan prepped for her first show in 2019 and made her debut at THE KLASH. From there, she was hooked. She just turned Pro at the 2022 Junior USA. Recently, Jordan has become a prep and lifestyle coach for Fit Body Fusion.
Both of my parents have substance abuse issues and mental health disorders. Both have addiction issues and her mother has schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Until Jordan found competing, her life revolved around them and their issues. Competing forced her to take care of herself and really set that boundary to allow her freedom to live her own life in the most healthy way possible.
Jordan has a remarkable story of growth and grit. You do not want to miss this interview!
Topics covered include:
-hormonal rebound
-inaugural Pro season
-working with judges’ feedback
-having parents who struggle with substance abuse
-healing though bodybuilding
-working on your mental health
-the importance of stress management
-working with Fit Body Fusion
-setting expectations
-committing to the process
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TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
4:08 inaugural Pro season
10:00 post-season weight gain and balancing hormones
14:20 feedback from judges
22:40 training with intention
26:15 having parents who struggle with substance abuse
31:40 finding the right therapist
38:20 losing her grandfather and getting COVID
48:30 believing she could go Pro
51:54 coaching for Fit Body Fusion
66:42 advice for competitors
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