Confessions of a Bikini Pro Celeste Rains-Turk
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- Salud y forma física
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.
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6 Years of Podcasting; Lessons, Mental Health Tips, Goals for the Show, and Reflections
Today I celebrate six years of the Confessions of a Bikini Pro Podcast! Sometime I feel like it’s been longer and sometimes I feel like it was just yesterday! So much of my life has changed over the past six years, but the one constant has been the podcast. Join me today as I look back on the past guests, lessons learned, and what the future holds!
TOPICS COVERED
-6 lessons learned
-6 mental health tips
-6 goals for the podcast
-6 reflections
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TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
3:30 podcasting as a passion project
5:45 lessons learned
14:13 mental health tips
20:40 goals for the podcast
28:40 reflections on the podcast
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AMANDA LAM; Asia vs America Culture & Standards, Integrative Nutrition, Chinese IFBB Pro Couple Goals, Excelling in YOUR Passion
Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Amanda Lam, from Hong Kong. She and her partner Isaac, are the first Chinese IFBB pro couple. She is the director of PUMP Personal Training Gym in Hong Kong and is also a transformation and Prep Coach. She is also an occupational therapist with 2 years working experience in the psychiatric department working with adolescents with autism, depression, and eating disorders. Amanda is currently studying functional medicine and integrative nutrition. She earned her Pro card in Hong Kong 2020 and has since placed second call outs at the 2023 San Antonio Pro and first call outs in Korea Pro and Japan Pro.
TOPICS COVERED
-growing trend of bodybuilding in Asia
-relationships in bodybuilding
-working on feedback & building glutes
-balancing all aspects of life
-from occupational therapy to coaching
-taking a break from bodybuilding
-having a heathy pregnancy & postpartum
-stress management
-pursuing your passion
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandajayden_ifbbpro/
TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
4:27 competing in Asia versus USA
8:30 how her family views bodybuilding
14:10 having an IFBB Pro boyfriend
19:05 working towards the Olympia
26:00 balancing bodybuilding and her career
29:43 being a prep coach
30:59 leaving her hospital job to coach
36:44 taking time to start a family
43:50 studying functional medicine
48:30 lessons from bodybuilding
51:31 goals outside of competing
55:20 Amanda’s approach to prep
60:38 advice for competitors
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PAMELA JOHN; Graves Disease, Grieving, Growth Mindset
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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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pamela.fit.for.life/
Website: www.pamelajohnfitness.com
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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CHRISTINA SANGGOR; Self-Love, Beautiful in Every Season, Break from Prep
Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Christina Sanggor, a 27 years old who was born & raised in Houston, Texas. She started working out at age 19 while in college for her education degree. She decided to go back to pursue her passion of exercise science and will be graduating this spring. Christina works as a personal trainer and is a caretaker for her mother and grandmother.
She first competed in wellness in 2022, but switched to bikini in 2023. She switched coaches in August and went on to take overall in both novice and open bikini divisions at Battle of Texas in December. One week later, she took first in her class and earned her Pro card at NPC Nationals. Outside of the gym, she is a foodie and loves attending EDM music festivals.
TOPICS COVERED
-Mental aspect of bodybuilding
-personal growth over the years
-self awareness
-past coaching protocol compared to current
-future goals or aspirations
-other hobbies such as raving
-practicing self-love
-patience with building muscle
-raves and EDM festivals
-goals to start her own company
-willingness to change
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TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
5:09 starting in wellness
13:25 finding fitness in college
16:38 switching coaches
20:30 being a foodie and a competitor
25:30 changing your mindset
33:00 loving your body in all seasons
46:05 feedback and long improvement season
52:35 keys to success as an amateur
54:02 experience earned her Pro card
59:25 enjoying raves and EDM festival
66:10 growth in her relationship
69:25 going back to school
73:40 willingness to change plans
77:40 being a caretaker
82:50 advice for competitors
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TIANNA PISTONE; Posing Considerations, What is the Best Approach, Make the Decision, Lots of laughs, Should you Crossover Divisions?
Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Tianna Pistone, who started bodybuilding at age 16 years and did her first show at 17 years old. She earned her Pro card USA’s in 2023 when she was just 22. As a young teenager, she struggled with underrating, always wanting to be the thinnest girl. She was inspired to start bodybuilding by her father, a former bodybuilder.
Outside of competing, I graduated college with a bachelors of science, majoring in homeland security, and is now in the Austin PD academy. She plans on making her Pro debut in 2025 or 2026. Tianna also offers posing coaching.
TOPICS COVERED
-eating disorder recovery
-finding bodybuilding
-DIY show day
-taking time away from the stage
-life outside of bodybuilding
-benefits of intuitive eating
-setting your mind to your goals
-muscle maturity and time to build
-division crossover
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tirae_fit/
Posing: https://www.instagram.com/tiraeflows/
TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
6:27 how posing practice transforms you
17:25 taking a long improvement season
24:55 goals outside of bodybuilding
28:34 transitioning to different styles of eating
36:49 bodybuilding saved her life
44:41 shifting her mindset
49:00 feeling a responsibly on social media
52:15 her dad’s experience bodybuilding
60:00 wanting to be a police officer
62:25 discipline to follow your dreams
67:02 deciding to study homeland security
70:00 life is too short to say no
82:49 Feedback from USAs
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JANINE HERRERA; Thief of your Future, Master’s Category Labeling, God’s Purpose for You in Adversity
Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Janine Herrera, a single mother to 3 amazing girls aged 10, 8, and 4. She is also an AGACNP-BC with a focus and passion for functional medicine. She has spent the better part of her life serving others, but was in need of purpose unique and personal to her, and she has found that in bodybuilding. In addition to being a high school sprinter and cross-country athlete, Janine also danced ballet for 21 years.
She started bodybuilding in March 2021, and competed in 2 shows before earning 2 IFBB pro cards at the 2021 North Americans. She most recently earned second place at the 2023 Masters Olympia Bikini! Along with Jodie Unger and Ashlyn Little, she is a co-founder of Team Alpha Aesthetics.
TOPICS COVERED
-being a Masters athlete
-staying healthy and balanced
-empowering mothers
-competing at Masters Olympia
-serving others
-focusing on the future
-leaning on her faith
-coaching relationships
-in it to win it
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ja9fit/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamalphaaesthetics/
TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
8:53 Masters success & Masters Olympia
13:15 having a passion to pursue
17:15 managing her time as a single mom
22:20 staying focused and not stressing
28:30 asking for help
33:17 overcoming obstacles
37:22 focusing on being present
43:50 working with clients with ICU nurse experience
49:18 coaching philosophies
55:48 habits for success
60:00 building community with women
65:33 you’re never too old
70:14 should you hide your age?
76:55 being fuller and tighter
79:10 bikini competitors are athletes
84:30 future masters Olympia
91:20 advice for competitors
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