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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BELLA BOS; Prep without Sacrifice, College Life as a Competitor, Challenging Health Anxiety, Show Day Gone Wrong, Self-Belief
In today’s episode, I sit down with IFBB Pro Bella Bos, a 23-year-old Canadian athlete who recently graduated from Queen’s University and is now fully pursuing her bodybuilding and coaching career. Bella began competing in 2024, took a short but intentional offseason, and went on to earn her Pro card in 2025 at only her fourth show.
Bella opens up about mindset, maturity, and the balance required to chase big goals while still living life fully. From navigating prep through university to defining her worth outside of placings, this episode is packed with wisdom from such a young but grounded athlete.
TOPICS COVERED
-Developing a healthy mindset in the sport
-Defining your worth beyond the stage
-Integrating bodybuilding into your life without letting it take over
-Prepping without a “sacrifice mindset”
-Eating enough to truly grow
-Building self-belief and confidence
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TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
4:33 finding connection backstage
6:41 what to expect as a new competitor
13:50 prepping through college
19:30 everything happens for a reason
21:25 hiring her coach
23:45 being natural athlete
26:50 pursuing a coaching career
29:16 focusing on growth
34:23 putting in the work
39:03 defining your own timeline
48:40 putting in the work to build confidence
50:55 crazy show day
61:55 goals as a Pro
69:08 advice for competitors
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