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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SAM MCDONOUGH; Being Queer, Physique and Posing Critiques to Consider, Complaining Constrains, Appreciate Today
Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Sam McDonough, from Kansas City, MO, currently living in Sacramento. She recently earned her BA in Psychology plans to eventually be a Marriage and Family Counselor. Currently, she is a coach at a couple gyms and a Posing Coach for Bikini and Wellness athletes. She has been competing since 2017, first in the NANBF. At her first NPC show in 2020, she started in Wellness and Bikini. She earned her Pro Card at the 2024 Arnold Amateur and is now in a long improvement season!
TOPICS COVERED
-eating disorders
-stage presence and showcasing the physique
-pursuing marriage and family counseling
-being in the queer community
-going through sexual assault
-being a presentation coach
-common posing mistakes
-looking like you belong
-training intensity & junk volume
-falling in love with the sport
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TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
5:58 how her mentality has changed
11:52 competing while in school
15:22 pursuing marriage and family counseling
20:40 working with the queer community
26:00 exploring her identity
32:43 the desire to help others
36:43 plans for the future
38:09 going through a traumatic experience
46:40 being a presentation coach
51:32 working on feedback
60:25 posing for the Pro league
67:29 taking time away from stage
71:25 wellness & bikini
78:35 don’t complain about competing
79:40 overcoming body image issues
84:00 my “last” competition
91:20 advice for competitors
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