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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MARINA MARKS; Healing a Marriage, Hunting the Good Stuff, Participate in Life, Is this Ship Steering me?
Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Marina Marks, born and raised in San Antonio TX, who is married and has two children. She started lifting in 2015 but her competition journey began after the birth of my son in 2019 where she competed 10 months postpartum and took the Open Bikini Overall. Shortly after, she left for basic training and starting a whole new chapter in the US Army as a physical therapy tech. She is currently serving as an Active Duty Sergeant and station at Fort Sam Houston. She earned her Pro Card in December at 2023 Nationals.
As a dancer, she struggled with an eating disorder as a teen and works hard to love herself.
TOPICS COVERED
-overcoming an eating disorder
-healing her marriage
-starting your competition journey
-competing postpartum
-when and why to change coaches
-competing as a mom
-competing in the military
-married couples who both compete
-family members who may not be supportive
-why not me?
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TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
4:10 competing and motherhood
14:45 prepping with two kids
18:20 healing her marriage
26:50 the roll of her faith
31:40 competing while in the military
34:30 lessons from the military
43:15 deciding to compete
49:20 setting the goal to go Pro
53:30 feedback at national shows
56:30 changing coaches
63:09 goals for competing
64:30 journey to self-love
78:16 advice fro competitors
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