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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LAUREN ADAMS; Narcissistic Abuse, Returning to the Stage, Prioritizing Yourself, Personal Boundaries
In today’s episode, I sit down with three-time guest IFBB Pro Lauren Adams, founder of Ascend With Us, a brand focused on posing, glam, backstage prep, and physique coaching. Lauren began competing in 2014, earned her Pro card at USAs in 2019, and is now preparing to return to the stage after a two-year break.
We have a raw, honest conversation about her experience healing from narcissistic abuse, how she’s learning to prioritize herself, and the importance of setting strong personal boundaries. Lauren also shares her insight on changes in the bikini division, her evolution as both an athlete and coach, and how she’s navigating life and business in this new chapter.
TOPICS COVERED
-Leaving a toxic relationship
Recognizing narcissistic traits
-Healing and taking accountability
-Changes in her approach to prep
-Balancing coaching, business, and boundaries
-Shifts in the bikini division and the rise of Fit Model
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TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
4:10 leaving a toxic relationship
19:20 personality disorders versus mood disorders
25:35 red flags in dating
39:55 taking accountability
42:36 returning to the stage
50:56 differences from past preps
55:15 the introduction of Fit Model
57:55 regulating your energy
61:08 balancing business and boundaries
66:30 relationships with sponsors
71:15 balancing life outside of bodybuilding
80:01 handling speaking engagements
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