Bikinis After Babies

Mandy Rochon and Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro
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Bikinis After Babies is the one and only podcast where real moms talk about their bodybuilding contest experiences. We are sharing the inside scoop, the nitty-gritty, the hardships and the victories as we navigate the rigors of competition prep while juggling family and careers. We’ll be joined by IFBB bikini pros who share their incredible stories of managing many responsibilities as athletes while defying stereotypes as women who compete in bikinis after babies! Whether you’re a new mom thinking about stepping on stage for the first time, or a mom looking for inspo and insight on how to manage contest prep as a busy mom, this podcast offers helpful tips and inspiring stories for moms with big goals!! Make sure to rate, subscribe, and leave us a review to let us know how much this podcast has helped you 💕 About Momshell Method Fitness: Ready to embark on your fitness journey? We would love to help you reach any fitness goal from losing the baby weight to crushing your competition goals! Follow this link to schedule a discovery call with one of our team members and learn how Momshell Method Fitness can provide you with the tools you need to be successful with customized nutrition and training plans for busy moms → http://bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy Mandys Posing Sessions 1:1 In Person (KC Posing Studio) → https://bit.ly/inpersonposingwithmandy 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithmandy Posing with Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro 1:1 In Person (St Louis Posing Studio) → https://bit.ly/stlposingwithgillianifbbpro 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithgillianifbbpro Contact your hosts: Mandy Rochon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyrochonfitness/ Facebook: Mandy Rochon Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/ Facebook: Gillian Hughes Momshell Method Fitness Supplements → https://www.momshell-method-fitness.myshopify.com (Use code “BAB” to save 15% off your order) Toxic Angelz Bikinis → https://toxicangelzbikinis.com (Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY” to save 15% off your order) Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → https://www.squeezmeskinny.com (Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order) The Shoe Fairy competition heels → https://www.shoefairyofficial.com (Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order) Labwork and Personalized Recommendations: Practitioner Depot: https://bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell (Use code “momshell” to save 5% off your order) Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → https://amzn.to/3zySJ4C

  1. 8 HR AGO

    Ep 86: IFBB Bikini Pro Daraja Weidemoyer: Refining Strength From Olympia Stage to Motherhood & Back

    In this week’s episode of Bikinis After Babies, we are joined by the lovely Daraja Weidmoyer, IFBB Bikini Pro, four-time Bikini Olympian and new mom!  Not long after her second Olympia in 2023, Daraja made the announcement that she would be stepping away from the stage to embark on a new chapter of her life sharing with the world that she and her husband were expecting their first child.  Daraja welcomed her beautiful daughter Azalea into the world in November of 2024, and she is now navigating this powerful new era of motherhood while continuing to inspire women everywhere.  Amidst becoming a mom, Daraja went all in as a part of the coaching trio “Refined Strength” with her friends Rachel and Jessica.   Through coaching and what she shares online, Daraja leads and inspires women — especially moms — to build confidence, strength, and a healthy lifestyle that fits real life. Daraja is one of the most respected athletes in our sport, and someone who truly embodies what it means to pursue excellence both on and off the stage.  In this episode we’re talking about her journey through the sport, her transition into motherhood, what it really looks like to rebuild mind and body after baby and how she’s using her platform to empower women in a whole new way. We hope that you enjoyed this episode and if so, we would LOVE it if you would rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how this podcast has helped you 💕 We’d also love to hear from you about future topics you would like us to discuss so please leave us a comment or reach out to us with your questions and suggestions! About Momshell Method Fitness: Ready to embark on your fitness journey?  We would love to help you reach any fitness goal from losing the baby weight to crushing your competition goals!   Follow this link to schedule a discovery call with one of our team members and learn how Momshell Method Fitness can provide you with the tools you need to be successful with customized nutrition and training plans for busy moms → http://bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy Contact this week’s guest, IFBB Pro Daraja Weidemoyer Instagram: Athlete/personal page: https://www.instagram.com/darajaweid/ Coaching page: https://www.instagram.com/coachdaraja/ Website- Empowered to Pose: https://empoweredtopose.com/ Contact your hosts: Mandy Rochon  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mandyrochonfit/  Facebook: Mandy Rochon Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/ Facebook: Gillian Hughes Mandy’s Posing Sessions 1:1 In Person (KC Posing Studio) →  https://bit.ly/inpersonposingwithmandy 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithmandy Posing with Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro 1:1 In Person (St Louis Posing Studio) → https://bit.ly/stlposingwithgillianifbbpro 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithgillianifbbpro Nuethyx Formulations Supplements →  https://nuethix.com/ (Use code “Momshell” to save 10% off your order) Toxic Angelz Bikinis → https://toxicangelzbikinis.com  (Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY”  to save 15% off your order) MISAJO Sports → https://shopsiham.com/collections/workout (Use code “GILLIAN10” to save 10% off your order) Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → https://www.squeezmeskinny.com  (Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order) The Shoe Fairy competition heels → https://www.shoefairyofficial.com  (Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order) Labwork and Personalized Recommendations:  Practitioner Depot: https://bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell (Use code “momshell” to save 5% off your order) Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → https://amzn.to/46GL1nd

    1 hr

  2. 13 FEB

    Episode 85: 5 Mistakes You Are Making In Your Fitness/Prep Journey That Are Stalling Your Results

    If you feel like you’re doing everything right in your bikini competition prep or fitness journey training hard, eating “clean,” hitting your steps — but your body isn’t changing then this episode is for you!  In this week’s episode of Bikinis After Babies, we’re breaking down the most common bikini prep and fat loss mistakes women make and exactly how to fix them so you can start seeing the progress you’ve been working so hard for. In this episode, we cover: 1. Training Hard… But Not Training Smart → You might be showing up consistently, but if you’re not training with progressive overload and real intensity, your body has no reason to change. 2. Underestimating sleep + stress → If your sleep is inadequate, overstimulated, overtraining, and stressed out… your body will fight fat loss.  Recovery isn’t optional in prep/fat loss. It’s part of the plan. 3. Inaccuracies in nutrition → You can eat clean foods and still eat too many calories. And yes… almond butter can stall your prep faster than a slice of cake. Food quality matters, but calorie intake still drives fat loss. 4. Ignoring biofeedback → Digestion, cycle changes, inflammation, water retention, stress… these matter more than most women realize.  The scale doesn’t always tell the truth — your biofeedback does. 5. Comparing your journey to someone else’s → The fastest way to ruin your progress is to copy another person’s plan without knowing their body, metabolism, or history. Comparison creates panic decisions — and panic decisions ruin physiques. Your results aren’t stalled because you’re not capable. They’re stalled because you’re repeating patterns that don’t match your goal physique….because most stalled results aren’t caused by bad genetics or a broken metabolism. They’re caused by small, repeated mistakes that add up over time… and keep you stuck in the same physique year after year. We hope that you enjoyed this episode and if so, we would LOVE it if you would rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how this podcast has helped you 💕 We’d also love to hear from you about future topics you would like us to discuss so please leave us a comment or reach out to us with your questions and suggestions! About Momshell Method Fitness: Ready to embark on your fitness journey?  We would love to help you reach any fitness goal from losing the baby weight to crushing your competition goals!   Follow this link to schedule a discovery call with one of our team members and learn how Momshell Method Fitness can provide you with the tools you need to be successful with customized nutrition and training plans for busy moms → http://bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy Contact your hosts: Mandy Rochon  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mandyrochonfit/  Facebook: Mandy Rochon Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/ Facebook: Gillian Hughes Mandy’s Posing Sessions 1:1 In Person (KC Posing Studio) →  https://bit.ly/inpersonposingwithmandy 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithmandy Posing with Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro 1:1 In Person (St Louis Posing Studio) → https://bit.ly/stlposingwithgillianifbbpro 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithgillianifbbpro Nuethyx Formulations Supplements →  https://nuethix.com/ (Use code “Momshell” to save 10% off your order) Toxic Angelz Bikinis → https://toxicangelzbikinis.com  (Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY”  to save 15% off your order) MISAJO Sports → https://shopsiham.com/collections/workout (Use code “GILLIAN10” to save 10% off your order) Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → https://www.squeezmeskinny.com  (Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order) The Shoe Fairy competition heels → https://www.shoefairyofficial.com  (Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order) Labwork and Personalized Recommendations:  Practitioner Depot: https://bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell (Use code “momshell” to save 5% off your order) Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → https://amzn.to/46GL1nd

    1 hr

  3. 30 JAN

    Episode 84: Prep Through Beautiful Chaos: Babies, Teens & Everything Between

    In this week’s episode of Bikinis After Babies, we are diving into the topic of how to navigate prep and personal fitness goals throughout the different stages of motherhood amidst the various challenges and constant changes to routines and schedules.  As active competitors with kids of various ages, we have walked the walk of juggling the responsibilities of motherhood while getting ‘stage ready’ and in this episode, we are sharing helpful insight and useful strategies to help our audience find balance while managing it all. From the newborn stage, to the messy middle and finally, the empty nesting phase, we stress the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle as a means of self care.  We know that as hard as it can be, embracing change while continuing to set new goals is the key to success in this sport and in life!   We hope that you enjoyed this episode and if so, we would LOVE it if you would rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how this podcast has helped you 💕 We’d also love to hear from you about future topics you would like us to discuss so please leave us a comment or reach out to us with your questions and suggestions! NPC Midwest  Seminar: NPC St. Louis Workshop, Sunday February 15th 1PM to 3:30PM. 1st Phorm HQ 2091 Fenton Logistics PK BLVD, Fenton MO 63026 NPC Kansas City Workshop, Saturday February 21st 1PM to 3:00PM. Beastified Gym, 8500 W 151st Overland Park KS 66223 About Momshell Method Fitness: Ready to embark on your fitness journey?  We would love to help you reach any fitness goal from losing the baby weight to crushing your competition goals!   Follow this link to schedule a discovery call with one of our team members and learn how Momshell Method Fitness can provide you with the tools you need to be successful with customized nutrition and training plans for busy moms → http://bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy Contact your hosts: Mandy Rochon  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mandyrochonfit/  Facebook: Mandy Rochon Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/ Facebook: Gillian Hughes Mandy’s Posing Sessions 1:1 In Person (KC Posing Studio) →  https://bit.ly/inpersonposingwithmandy 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithmandy Posing with Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro 1:1 In Person (St Louis Posing Studio) → https://bit.ly/stlposingwithgillianifbbpro 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithgillianifbbpro Nuethyx Formulations Supplements →  https://nuethix.com/ (Use code “Momshell” to save 10% off your order) Toxic Angelz Bikinis → https://toxicangelzbikinis.com  (Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY”  to save 15% off your order) MISAJO Sports → https://shopsiham.com/collections/workout (Use code “GILLIAN10” to save 10% off your order) Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → https://www.squeezmeskinny.com  (Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order) The Shoe Fairy competition heels → https://www.shoefairyofficial.com  (Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order) Labwork and Personalized Recommendations:  Practitioner Depot: https://bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell (Use code “momshell” to save 5% off your order) Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → https://amzn.to/46GL1nd

    58 min

  4. 16 JAN

    EP 83: Breaking Up is Hard

    In this episode of Bikinis After Babies, we are BACK and sharing our personal updates, including a recap and future plans for Mandy in her IVF journey into a new season of her life, and Gillian’s plans for her second season in the IFBB pro league!   This week we are also answering audience questions including: coaching red flags how to choose the right coach and how to know if it’s time to make a coaching changebudget-friendly meal prep strategiesstrategies for selecting the competition(s) you want to compete in and how to plan your season.  We apologize for the click-bait-jump scare!  We’re not breaking up!  Your babes in bikinis after babies are BACK and better than ever!  We hope that you enjoyed this episode and if so, we would LOVE it if you would rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how this podcast has helped you 💕 We’d also love to hear from you about future topics you would like us to discuss so please leave us a comment or reach out to us with your questions and suggestions! About Momshell Method Fitness: Ready to embark on your fitness journey?  We would love to help you reach any fitness goal from losing the baby weight to crushing your competition goals!   Follow this link to schedule a discovery call with one of our team members and learn how Momshell Method Fitness can provide you with the tools you need to be successful with customized nutrition and training plans for busy moms → http://bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy Contact your hosts: Mandy Rochon  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mandyrochonfit/  Facebook: Mandy Rochon Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/ Facebook: Gillian Hughes Mandy’s Posing Sessions 1:1 In Person (KC Posing Studio) →  https://bit.ly/inpersonposingwithmandy 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithmandy Posing with Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro 1:1 In Person (St Louis Posing Studio) → https://bit.ly/stlposingwithgillianifbbpro 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithgillianifbbpro Nuethyx Formulations Supplements →  https://nuethix.com/ (Use code “Momshell” to save 10% off your order) Toxic Angelz Bikinis → https://toxicangelzbikinis.com  (Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY”  to save 15% off your order) MISAJO Sports → https://shopsiham.com/collections/workout (Use code “GILLIAN10” to save 10% off your order) Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → https://www.squeezmeskinny.com  (Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order) The Shoe Fairy competition heels → https://www.shoefairyofficial.com  (Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order) Labwork and Personalized Recommendations:  Practitioner Depot: https://bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell (Use code “momshell” to save 5% off your order) Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → https://amzn.to/46GL1nd

    1h 5m
  5. EP 82:Bikinis After Babies presents Bikini MomTALK: ‘26 Arnold List, ‘25 Nats & IFBB Fit Model Rules

    1 JAN

    EP 82:Bikinis After Babies presents Bikini MomTALK: ‘26 Arnold List, ‘25 Nats & IFBB Fit Model Rules

    Bikinis After Babies is excited to share our NEW segment: Bikini MomTalk!  In this quarterly roundtable discussion, we will bring you our insight on hot topics and relevant industry news in the bikini and fit model world with our friends Meaghan Taylor, IFBB Fit Model Pro, and Julie Taylor-Deluca, IFBB Bikini Pro!  On this episode of Bikini Mom Talk, we are discussing our insights on the recent NPC Nationals, the excitement surrounding the Arnold International and the list of IFBB Bikini Pros competing at the Bikini International, and the release of the official rules and 2026 show schedule for IFBB Fit Model.   As women who live the sport every day, we share real perspective on the sport we live everyday with personal experiences and highlights, as well as bold predictions on upcoming show placings. Unfiltered opinions. Insider insight. Zero fluff. If you love the sport, this one’s a must-listen! ☕👑 We hope that you enjoyed this episode and if so, we would LOVE it if you would rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how this podcast has helped you 💕 We’d also love to hear from you about future topics you would like us to discuss so please leave us a comment or reach out to us with your questions and suggestions! Current Bikini Olympia points standings for the 2026 Bikini Olympia on Pro Bikini News Network Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSQLJ_ckajw/ Contact today’s guest hosts: IFBB PRO Meaghan Taylor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meaghan.m.taylor.ifbbpro/ IFBB PRO Julie Taylor (Deluca) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julietaylorfit_ifbbpro/ About Momshell Method Fitness: Ready to embark on your fitness journey?  We would love to help you reach any fitness goal from losing the baby weight to crushing your competition goals!   Follow this link to schedule a discovery call with one of our team members and learn how Momshell Method Fitness can provide you with the tools you need to be successful with customized nutrition and training plans for busy moms → http://bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy Contact your hosts: Mandy Rochon  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mandyrochonfit/  Facebook: Mandy Rochon Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/ Facebook: Gillian Hughes Mandy’s Posing Sessions 1:1 In Person (KC Posing Studio) →  https://bit.ly/inpersonposingwithmandy 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithmandy Posing with Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro 1:1 In Person (St Louis Posing Studio) → https://bit.ly/stlposingwithgillianifbbpro 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithgillianifbbpro Nuethyx Formulations Supplements →  https://nuethix.com/ (Use code “Momshell” to save 10% off your order) Toxic Angelz Bikinis → https://toxicangelzbikinis.com  (Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY”  to save 15% off your order) MISAJO Sports → https://shopsiham.com/collections/workout (Use code “GILLIAN10” to save 10% off your order) Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → https://www.squeezmeskinny.com  (Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order) The Shoe Fairy competition heels → https://www.shoefairyofficial.com  (Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order) Labwork and Personalized Recommendations:  Practitioner Depot: https://bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell (Use code “momshell” to save 5% off your order) Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → https://amzn.to/46GL1nd

    1h 1m

  6. 26/12/2025

    EP 81:IFBB Pro Laura Tarbell: Persevering Through Perimenopause as an Athlete, Twin Mama, & Covergirl

    On this episode of Bikinis After Babies, we are joined by IFBB Bikini Pro Laura Tarbell, who is a functional nutrition coach and prep coach who has been competing for 18 years!!  Laura is not only a mother to two sets of twins—yes, four kids—but she is also a magazine cover girl and contributing author at Strong Fitness Magazine.  After taking a break from the stage to start her family, Laura returned in 2017 and earned her pro card 3 years later at North Americans in 2020.   She achieved her first pro win at the Hurricane Pro this year and as an elite athlete in her 40s, she is living proof that your best chapters don’t end—they evolve.  Laura is passionate about helping women reclaim their bodies, their confidence, and their ambition—especially in midlife—showing that motherhood, aging, and elite performance are not limitations, but fuel.  Laura shares her inspiring journey from fitness model to competitive bikini competitor to coach, and how her challenges early on in her journey revealed the importance of functional health and nutrition for wellness and longevity in the sport.  Laura shares her tips and tricks for balancing family life and her competition endeavors as a professional athlete, the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing self care as well as the role of peptides in supporting health and performance.  Laura's insights provide valuable guidance for women looking to reclaim their confidence and health in midlife. We hope that you enjoyed this episode and if so, we would LOVE it if you would rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how this podcast has helped you 💕 We’d also love to hear from you about future topics you would like us to discuss so please leave us a comment or reach out to us with your questions and suggestions! Contact today’s guest: IFBB Bikini Laura Tarbell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneywhitman_ifbbpro/ Website: https://lauratarbell.com/ Hanna Repesse “A Waist in Time” Website:  www.awaistintime.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awaistintime/ About Momshell Method Fitness: Ready to embark on your fitness journey?  We would love to help you reach any fitness goal from losing the baby weight to crushing your competition goals!   Follow this link to schedule a discovery call with one of our team members and learn how Momshell Method Fitness can provide you with the tools you need to be successful with customized nutrition and training plans for busy moms → http://bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy Contact your hosts: Mandy Rochon  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mandyrochonfit/  Facebook: Mandy Rochon Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/ Facebook: Gillian Hughes Mandy’s Posing Sessions 1:1 In Person (KC Posing Studio) →  https://bit.ly/inpersonposingwithmandy 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithmandy Posing with Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro 1:1 In Person (St Louis Posing Studio) → https://bit.ly/stlposingwithgillianifbbpro 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithgillianifbbpro Nuethyx Formulations Supplements →  https://nuethix.com/ (Use code “Momshell” to save 10% off your order) Toxic Angelz Bikinis → https://toxicangelzbikinis.com  (Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY”  to save 15% off your order) MISAJO Sports → https://shopsiham.com/collections/workout (Use code “GILLIAN10” to save 10% off your order) Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → https://www.squeezmeskinny.com  (Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order) The Shoe Fairy competition heels → https://www.shoefairyofficial.com  (Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order) Labwork and Personalized Recommendations:  Practitioner Depot: https://bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell (Use code “momshell” to save 5% off your order) Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → https://amzn.to/46GL1nd

    55 min

  7. 12/12/2025

    EP 80: IFBB Pro Courtney Whitman: The “Neufit” And Hubby As Coach Are Her Greatest Tools For Success

    On this episode of Bikinis After Babies, we are joined by IFBB Bikini Pro Courtney Whitman, South Dakota’s first ever IFBB Bikini Pro!  Courtney is a talented cosmetologist, wife, and mom to her 13-year-old daughter and earned her pro card this summer at Masters Nationals. Courtney discusses her initial motivation to get fit, the dynamics of being coached by her husband, and the challenges of navigating judge feedback. She emphasizes the importance of resilience and mindset in overcoming setbacks, particularly after her pro debut. The conversation also touches on family support, the unique challenges of coaching a spouse, and the innovative NeuFit technology that has enhanced her workouts and taken her glute training to the next level! Courtney shares her future goals in the sport and the significance of maintaining a positive mindset throughout her journey. We hope that you enjoyed this episode and if so, we would LOVE it if you would rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how this podcast has helped you 💕 We’d also love to hear from you about future topics you would like us to discuss so please leave us a comment or reach out to us with your questions and suggestions! Contact today’s guest: IFBB Bikini Pro Courtney Whitman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneywhitman_ifbbpro/ About Momshell Method Fitness: Ready to embark on your fitness journey?  We would love to help you reach any fitness goal from losing the baby weight to crushing your competition goals!   Follow this link to schedule a discovery call with one of our team members and learn how Momshell Method Fitness can provide you with the tools you need to be successful with customized nutrition and training plans for busy moms → http://bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy Contact your hosts: Mandy Rochon  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mandyrochonfit/  Facebook: Mandy Rochon Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/ Facebook: Gillian Hughes Mandy’s Posing Sessions 1:1 In Person (KC Posing Studio) →  https://bit.ly/inpersonposingwithmandy 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithmandy Posing with Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro 1:1 In Person (St Louis Posing Studio) → https://bit.ly/stlposingwithgillianifbbpro 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithgillianifbbpro Nuethyx Formulations Supplements →  https://nuethix.com/ (Use code “Momshell” to save 10% off your order) Toxic Angelz Bikinis → https://toxicangelzbikinis.com  (Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY”  to save 15% off your order) MISAJO Sports → https://shopsiham.com/collections/workout (Use code “GILLIAN10” to save 10% off your order) Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → https://www.squeezmeskinny.com  (Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order) The Shoe Fairy competition heels → https://www.shoefairyofficial.com  (Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order) Labwork and Personalized Recommendations:  Practitioner Depot: https://bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell (Use code “momshell” to save 5% off your order) Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → https://amzn.to/46GL1nd

    51 min

  8. 28/11/2025

    EP 79: Loving Yourself At All Stages of Your Journey

    If you’ve ever found yourself feeling discouraged or overly critical of yourself after your competition, lost and lacking motivation in your offseason or struggling with self doubt as you navigate your journey to the stage, this episode is for you!  In this episode of “Bikinis After Babies”, Gillian shares the ups and downs of her journey as an IFBB Pro Bikini Competitor, wife, mom and coach, focusing on the importance of self-love during the off-season.  As an athlete with 20 years invested in the sport, she shares personal insight regarding the emotional challenges athletes face after competitions, including feelings of “FOMO” and the impact of placings and judges' feedback.  Gillian emphasizes the need for a supportive community, the significance of setting personal goals beyond competition, and the importance of celebrating every stage of the fitness journey.  It’s so important to athletes to remember where they started, celebrate how far they have come and focus on personal growth and improvement.  We hope that you enjoyed this episode and if so, we would LOVE it if you would rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how this podcast has helped you 💕 We’d also love to hear from you about future topics you would like us to discuss so please leave us a comment or reach out to us with your questions and suggestions! About Momshell Method Fitness: Ready to embark on your fitness journey?  We would love to help you reach any fitness goal from losing the baby weight to crushing your competition goals!   Follow this link to schedule a discovery call with one of our team members and learn how Momshell Method Fitness can provide you with the tools you need to be successful with customized nutrition and training plans for busy moms → http://bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy Contact your hosts: Mandy Rochon  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mandyrochonfit/  Facebook: Mandy Rochon Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/ Facebook: Gillian Hughes Mandy’s Posing Sessions 1:1 In Person (KC Posing Studio) →  https://bit.ly/inpersonposingwithmandy 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithmandy Posing with Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro 1:1 In Person (St Louis Posing Studio) → https://bit.ly/stlposingwithgillianifbbpro 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithgillianifbbpro Nuethyx Formulations Supplements →  https://nuethix.com/ (Use code “Momshell” to save 10% off your order) Toxic Angelz Bikinis → https://toxicangelzbikinis.com  (Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY”  to save 15% off your order) MISAJO Sports → https://shopsiham.com/collections/workout (Use code “GILLIAN10” to save 10% off your order) Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → https://www.squeezmeskinny.com  (Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order) The Shoe Fairy competition heels → https://www.shoefairyofficial.com  (Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order) Labwork and Personalized Recommendations:  Practitioner Depot: https://bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell (Use code “momshell” to save 5% off your order) Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → https://amzn.to/46GL1nd

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Bikinis After Babies is the one and only podcast where real moms talk about their bodybuilding contest experiences. We are sharing the inside scoop, the nitty-gritty, the hardships and the victories as we navigate the rigors of competition prep while juggling family and careers. We’ll be joined by IFBB bikini pros who share their incredible stories of managing many responsibilities as athletes while defying stereotypes as women who compete in bikinis after babies! Whether you’re a new mom thinking about stepping on stage for the first time, or a mom looking for inspo and insight on how to manage contest prep as a busy mom, this podcast offers helpful tips and inspiring stories for moms with big goals!! Make sure to rate, subscribe, and leave us a review to let us know how much this podcast has helped you 💕 About Momshell Method Fitness: Ready to embark on your fitness journey? We would love to help you reach any fitness goal from losing the baby weight to crushing your competition goals! Follow this link to schedule a discovery call with one of our team members and learn how Momshell Method Fitness can provide you with the tools you need to be successful with customized nutrition and training plans for busy moms → http://bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy Mandys Posing Sessions 1:1 In Person (KC Posing Studio) → https://bit.ly/inpersonposingwithmandy 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithmandy Posing with Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro 1:1 In Person (St Louis Posing Studio) → https://bit.ly/stlposingwithgillianifbbpro 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithgillianifbbpro Contact your hosts: Mandy Rochon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyrochonfitness/ Facebook: Mandy Rochon Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/ Facebook: Gillian Hughes Momshell Method Fitness Supplements → https://www.momshell-method-fitness.myshopify.com (Use code “BAB” to save 15% off your order) Toxic Angelz Bikinis → https://toxicangelzbikinis.com (Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY” to save 15% off your order) Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → https://www.squeezmeskinny.com (Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order) The Shoe Fairy competition heels → https://www.shoefairyofficial.com (Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order) Labwork and Personalized Recommendations: Practitioner Depot: https://bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell (Use code “momshell” to save 5% off your order) Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → https://amzn.to/3zySJ4C

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  • Creator
    Mandy Rochon and Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    86
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Mandy Rochon and Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro
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