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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ANDREA LOCES; Under The Rug?, Diagnosis Dangers, Trust your Execution, Go Pro or Don't Go Home
Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Andrea Loces, a talent acquisition professional at a tech start-up, who has her bachelor of science degree in entrepreneurship from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego. Originally from Palm Springs, CA, she earned her pro card at Nationals 2023 on the 3 year anniversary of the first check-in with her coach! A lifelong athlete and former ballerina, Andrea ran track and cross country, before an injury ended her collegiate cross country career. She has her barre instructor certification and was training for a powerlifting competition before she decided to commit to bodybuilding. She has competed in 13 shows, including 5 Regional and 8 National. She has been with her coach, Damian Segovia at The Pros, since the start, and is so grateful for him!
TOPICS COVERED
-mental health, anxiety and depression
-trusting in your execution
-being realistic
-trusting your coach
-embracing delayed gratification
-changing views on food and her body
-dealing with self-sabotage
-overcoming self-limitations
-having support and giving support
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TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
5:24 the underdog mentality
11:50 goals to accomplish in the Pro league
15:05 action steps toward goals
17:35 trusting your coach
25:10 changes in preps to earn Pro card
27:15 shifting from powerlifting to bodybuilding
33:55 coping mechanisms
39:10 learning of her parens’ illnesses
44:55 coming home with her Pro card
47:08 struggles in mental health
56:46 how her parents changed their views on mental health
59:35 diagnoses in the mental health field
66:40 starting her own business
75:10 lessons from getting her degree
79:58 advice for competitors
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