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.

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MAJA DAHMKE; Pro at 3rd Show Ever, First Improvement Season, Post-Win Blues, Finding your Spark Again

MAJA DAHMKE; Pro at 3rd Show Ever, First Improvement Season, Post-Win Blues, Finding your Spark Again

September 12, 20251 min read

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In this episode, I sit down with IFBB Pro Maja Dahmke, a 24-year-old natural competitor from Germany, who turned Pro in her first season! With a background in gymnastics and years of consistent gym training, she only started her bodybuilding journey one year ago. Outside of competing, she holds a bachelor’s in business psychology and is currently doing her Master’s in Management & Entrepreneurship, working part-time in a corporate job. Maja loves to travel, has studied abroad in San Diego, and will spend the next month’s living in Lisbon. After this time, she will probably starting to prep for her Pro debut next year.

TOPICS COVERED

-Family support

-Pro Card win + post-show blues

-Imposter syndrome

-Thoughts about turning Pro in the first season

-Early off-season struggles

-Life changes through bodybuilding & FOMO

-Main takeaways from my first season

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

5:27 going Pro in her first year

8:45 life before competing 

11:00 traveling to USA to compete

22:27 thoughts on turning pro quickly

27:40 doing what works for you

33:19 goals for her career

35:04 staying natural

36:40 education & studying abroad

44:32 feedback for improvement season

49:34 apply lessons learned

55:32 choosing a division

57:55 advice for competitors

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