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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HUONG MAI; SOS, A Healthy Distraction, Attitude, Is it Selfish?
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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Huong Mai, a dental hygienist and a single mom of two young kids. She recently developed an interest in bikini competition after being under Team Atlas' guidance for lifestyle coaching. She’s always used exercise as an outlet since her husband passed away 7 years ago. This is her first year as a competitor and she’s been loving this journey so far! Although, she recently earned her IFBB pro card, she still feel like an amateur trying to learn about this sport!
She hopes her followers (current and future) find inspiration her my journey as a single mom and as a bikini competitor. She wants to eventually help people reach their fitness goals. She wants people to know that whatever journey they may be in to never give up on their dreams and everyone struggles. You don’t want to miss this interview!
Topics covered include:
-“overnight” success
-losing her husband
-exploring therapy and other mental health strategies
-choosing to spread kindness
-learning the industry
-the impact of stress on your body
-planning her Pro debut
-changes in training intensity
-time management challenges
-balancing life as a single mom
-dealing with sponsorship obligations
-suicide awareness
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TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
3:50 starting her fitness journey
8:20 working on mental health
15:03 developing as a competitor
21:00 the mindset of commitment growth
27:37 struggles after her husband’s death
36:20 looking to the future
43:15 deciding to go for Pro
49:05 training with intensity
51:01 listener questions
55:00 involving her children in the bodybuilding lifestyle
59:35 sponsorship obligations
64:30 suicide awareness
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