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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ABIGAIL MEDINA; Can’t Risk Results with Fear, Mental Tolls, Influence Goals, Don’t too Much
Today I speak with IFBB Pro Abigail (Abi) Medina, a 19-year-old from Laredo, Texas. A soon-to-be college graduate, she will be earning her bachelor’s in science with a concentration in Physical/ Occupational Therapy. She competed in her first show at the Republic of Texas in July 2024 and placed 2nd in true novice, 2nd in Novice, and 2nd in Open. After only one more NPC show, where she won the overall, she competed at NPC Nationals 2024 where she earned my pro card!
TOPICS COVERED
-overcoming disordered eating habits
-differences in preps
-juggling school, gym, and meals.
-starting with only 2 dumbbells and YouTube
-becoming a coach
-different types of training
-showing what’s possible
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TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
5:16 turning Pro at a young age
8:04 becoming concerned with health at 14
18:40 deciding to work with a coach
21:08 prepping while in school
32:29 different types of peaks into shows
34:36 changing views on food as a competitor
37:45 studying physical and occupational therapy
42:30 the vision for her career
46:31 heavy lifting for training
50:44 working on feedback
53:15 setting an example
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