Confessions of a Bikini Pro

By: Celeste Rains-Turk
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  • The Confessions of a Bikini Pro Podcast is the 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! All show notes, links, and information can be found on www.celestial.fit/podcast Make sure to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, AND REVIEW THIS PODCAST if you LOVE it as much as we do so we can continue spreading the message to people worldwide! And be sure to follow https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ too so you never miss an episode!
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Episodes
  • [REPLAY] LAURALIE CHAPADOS; No Regrets, Leaving Everything for Your Dream, Taking Risks, Being Humble, Mental Improvements, Becoming an Elite Athlete

    [REPLAY] LAURALIE CHAPADOS; No Regrets, Leaving Everything for Your Dream, Taking Risks, Being Humble, Mental Improvements, Becoming an Elite Athlete
    Oct 18 2024

    For today’s episode, I wanted to do something a little different! In honor of the 2024 Olympia that took place last weekend, I am sharing my interview with our new Ms. Bikini Olympia, Lauralie Chapados. This interview took place after her second place win at the 2018 Olympia, after she crushed her 2018 season. When this episode was recorded she was prepping for the Arnold Classic and next heads to the Arnold Australia.

    TOPICS COVERED

    -struggles as an amateur with finances

    -working to earn a living

    -pressures of coaching herself

    -turning Pro in Canada

    -competing at a young age

    -mindset heading into competition

    -game plan is for the future

    -pursuing her dream as being an elite athlete

    -working on feedback

    -having faith in her dreams

    -being an ambassador for the sport

    -posing tips

    -approach to building muscle

    -mental challenges and rituals

    CONNECT WITH CELESTE:

    Website: http://www.celestial.fit

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/

    All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html

    CONNECT WITH LAURALIE:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraliechap/

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    8:03 feedback from the Olympia

    11:33 working on her confidence

    15:30 coaching herself to working with a coach

    21:10 goals for the future

    27:47 starting competing at a young age

    39:52 taking a leap of faith

    48:50 doing what you love

    54:00 posing tips

    60:35 advice for competitors

    64:45 turning Pro in Canada

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • AJ MYLES; Practical Mental Health Tools, Self-Worth & Autonomy, Unexpected Experiences as Amateur, Pro Athlete Identity

    AJ MYLES; Practical Mental Health Tools, Self-Worth & Autonomy, Unexpected Experiences as Amateur, Pro Athlete Identity
    Oct 11 2024

    Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro AJ Myles, a 25-year-old full Canadian Pro who has been a full time online coach since 2021. She began competing in 2018, and has competed in 6 shows and earned her Pro card at the 2024 Toronto Pro Qualifier. AJ is an advocate of defining your own balance in bodybuilding in order to stoke your passion and foster longevity in the sport.

    TOPICS COVERED

    -overcoming anxiety

    -abusive relationships

    -living life & finding your own balance

    -doing what makes you happy

    -starting a Masters program

    -how far will you go?

    -red flags in relationships

    -continuing to improve in life

    -concern versus responsibility

    CONNECT WITH CELESTE:

    Website: http://www.celestial.fit

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/

    All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html

    CONNECT WITH AJ:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajmyles.fit/

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    8:08 unexpected things on stage

    13:45 creating your own balance

    25:10 life outside of bodybuilding

    29:55 should be versus want to be

    38:30 deciding to prep

    46:21 the desire to go Pro

    55:18 overcoming anxiety and abusive relationship

    68:15 valuing yourself

    75:15 learning overtime

    77:35 coping with anxiety

    88:45 taking things personally

    95:05 speak your mind

    97:00 skin care

    104:37 advice for competitors

    CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE FOOD RELATIONSHIP COACHING SERIES

    CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE POST SHOW BLUES COACHING SERIES

    LEARN MORE AND APPLY FOR MY 5 WEEK FOOD RELATIONSHIP HEALING & DISCOVERY COACHING PROGRAM

    FOR OTHER FREE RESOURCES, LIVE EVENTS, AND WAYS TO WORK WITH CELESTE CLICK HERE
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    1 hr and 52 mins
  • SELINA STANSBURY; Developing Confidence, Meal Plans Before Macros?, End with Homework, Anxiety Management, Educate Yourself

    SELINA STANSBURY; Developing Confidence, Meal Plans Before Macros?, End with Homework, Anxiety Management, Educate Yourself
    Oct 4 2024

    Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Selina Stansbury, a nurse practitioner who found fitness over 6 years ago. She competed in her first show in November of 2019 and earned her Pro card at her 6th national show at 2024 Universe. Since then, she has done two Pro shows in 2024. She runs her own business as a health and fitness coach, supporting lifestyle and competition transformations.

    TOPICS COVERED

    -mental health and anxiety

    -posting on social media

    -coaching her husband

    -the real end goal

    -macros versus meal plans

    -being a nurse practitioner

    -preventative health

    -dealing with doubt

    -when to change coaches

    CONNECT WITH CELESTE:

    Website: http://www.celestial.fit

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/

    All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html

    CONNECT WITH SELINA:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selina_ifbbpro/

    Youtube: MYFITNP

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    3:30 your body is art

    5:45 developing confidence

    8:55 relationship with her husband

    14:30 improvement season bodies

    19:35 winning can’t be the end goal

    25:35 lessons after Pro card win

    30:10 macros versus meal plans

    34:40 working as a nurse practitioner

    44:45 journey to Pro card

    50:01 knowing when to end your season

    60:00 dealing with anxiety

    68:05 switching coaches

    74:30 advice for competitors

    CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE FOOD RELATIONSHIP COACHING SERIES

    CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE POST SHOW BLUES COACHING SERIES

    LEARN MORE AND APPLY FOR MY 5 WEEK FOOD RELATIONSHIP HEALING & DISCOVERY COACHING PROGRAM

    FOR OTHER FREE RESOURCES, LIVE EVENTS, AND WAYS TO WORK WITH CELESTE CLICK HERE
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    1 hr and 19 mins

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