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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KATHRYN CAVANAGH; Overseas Travel, Make it Easy, When do you Become a Bodybuilder?, Posing Standards

KATHRYN CAVANAGH; Overseas Travel, Make it Easy, When do you Become a Bodybuilder?, Posing Standards

January 16, 20261 min read

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In today’s episode, I sit down with IFBB Pro Kathryn Cavanagh, a former primary school teacher who discovered bodybuilding, fell in love with the process, and eventually turned her passion for posing into a full-time career. After six years competing in the NPC, Kathryn earned her Pro card in Japan in November 2024, proving that patience, consistency, and feedback-driven growth matter.

Kathryn shares what it really takes to compete internationally, how to build longevity in the sport, and why posing should look effortless, not exhausting.

TOPICS COVERED

-Staying with a coach long term

-Competing as an Australian athlete

-Traveling overseas for shows

-Learning from each prep

-Letting go of suffering as a badge of honor

-Taking feedback seriously

-Raising the standard for posing

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

4:35 investing in bodybuilding

9:27 striving for a Pro card

15:48 extremes for fast results

21:02 choosing your journey

25:38 from teaching to bodybuilding

31:20 switching federations

38:00 competing internationally

47:40 travel tips

54:00 a pasion for posing

58:10 posing tips

72:30 goals for the future

76:48 advice for competitors

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