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).

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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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PAMELA JOHN; Graves Disease, Grieving, Growth Mindset

PAMELA JOHN; Graves Disease, Grieving, Growth Mindset

April 26, 20242 min read

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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Pamela John, a certified personal trainer, strength coach, and nutrition coach, who started competing in 2012 and earned her Pro card at Masters Nationals in 2015 and has competed over 50 times! After the birth of my last daughter in 2000, her body went haywire which eventually led to a diagnosis of Graves disease. Along the way, she discovered that no matter where we are in life, most of us desire to be better than we are right now. Her specialty is helping women restore their bodies through proper mindset, improved nutrition, movement and hormonal balance and as a result they look and feel even better than they ever thought possible!

TOPICS COVERED

-overcoming adversity

-holding commitments to yourself

-becoming disciplined

-Her recipe book- “Fit and Healthy Her”

-being a long time smoker

-fighting Graves disease

-dealing with grief 

-coping through prep

-advocating for your health

-having a growth mindset

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

3:57 changes since reclaiming her health

7:05 explaining Graves disease

14:35 finding gratitude in the journey

18:00 having complicated pregnancies

21:20 her love for her mother

25:19 how grief affects us

33:40 understanding pre-grieving

41:36 overcoming challenges

44:44 finding a love for fitness

47:30 be your own health advocate

48:30 changing habits

51:00 being married over 30 years

56:40 things to master before competing

1:01 milestones in competing

1:02:30 changes in bikini division

77:13 competing for reasons other than physique

78:24 creating a recipe book

84:39 advice for competitors 

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