Cakes and Kickbacks

Kat and Reece
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Fitness
  • Updated Biweekly

Cakes and Kickbacks is where glutes meet grace and muscle meets mindset. Hosted by two natural wellness bodybuilders, wives, mothers, and professionals, this podcast goes beyond the stage and into real life. We talk fitness, faith, family, femininity and the real work behind the glow-up. It’s not just reps and macros — it’s real talk, real life, and real gains. Pull up a seat. Kick back with us. 🧁✨

Episodes

  1. Aug 10

    Episode 11: Ready or Rushing? Part 2 - Knowing When to Wait, When to Prep & When to Stop

    In Part 2 of Ready or Rushing?, we finish the conversation about what it really means to be ready for the stage. We talk about the danger of rushing a comeback, what true readiness actually looks like, and how to plan multiple shows strategically without running your body—or your season—into the ground. We also get into why choosing the right timeline matters more than choosing a sentimental show date, and when stacking shows makes sense versus when it’s time to call the season. The question we leave you with: Are you choosing the stage because you’re ready… or because you’re afraid to wait?

  2. Jul 19

    Episode 10 | Part 1: Ready or Rushing? Knowing When It’s Time to Return to the Stage

    🎙️ Audio Disclaimer: The first few minutes of this episode may sound a little different. We realized Kat’s microphone wasn’t recording, so her voice will sound more distant until the audio switches over. Thanks for sticking with us, it gets much better! ⚠️ Content Advisory: This episode briefly includes a story involving childbirth and a description of blood. If you’re sensitive to graphic medical or birth-related discussions, please keep this in mind while listening. Just because you miss the stage doesn’t always mean you’re ready to step back on it. In Part 1, we’re talking about the difference between wanting to compete and actually being ready, how to evaluate your physical progress, and the mental readiness it takes to commit to another prep. If you’ve ever questioned your comeback timeline or wondered whether to wait or jump back in, this episode is for you. Stay tuned for Part 2, where we’ll dive into life outside of bodybuilding, the dangers of rushing a comeback, what being “truly ready” looks like, and how to strategically plan your competition season.

  3. Jun 28

    Episode 9: Questions, Glutes & Growth

    We’re continuing our audience Q&A and sharing more of our personal bodybuilding journeys. In this episode, we talk about how long we’ve been lifting, when we discovered the Wellness division, what made us realize it was the right category for us, and our best advice for building Wellness legs and glutes. We also answer questions about post-leg-day meals, raising kids around the sport, and whether any of our children have plans to follow in our footsteps. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to build a Wellness physique, this episode is for you.

  4. Jun 14

    Episode 8: Beyond the Physique - The Questions Everyone Wants Answered

    Episode 8 goes beyond the physique. We’re answering more questions - we’re talking about competing after kids, navigating body changes, whether we really track macros and weigh our food, how much protein is too much, and what truly separates women who are physically ready for the stage from those who are mentally prepared. Because the biggest transformations don’t just happen in your body, they happen in your mindset.

  5. May 31

    Episode 7: Improvement Season - The Phase Nobody Talks About (PART 1)

    Everyone loves to talk about prep season, stage photos, and getting lean. But what happens after? In this episode, we’re diving into the reality of improvement season—the phase nobody talks about enough. We discuss the mental challenge of intentionally gaining weight, letting go of stage conditioning, and learning to see food and training as tools for growth instead of just fat loss. We also share our experiences with body image, trusting the process, shifting from a shrinking mindset to a building mindset, and why improvement season is often where the real transformation happens. If you’ve ever struggled with the scale going up, felt uncomfortable in your off-season body, or questioned whether the process was working, this conversation is for you. Because sometimes the hardest part isn’t getting lean—it’s believing you’re allowed to grow.

  6. May 17

    Episode 6: Y’all Still Had Questions… So We’re Still Talking 👀🎙️

    Episode 6 gets REAL 🎙️🍑 This week, we’re talking about the side of bodybuilding and fitness people don’t always post online. We get into: ✨ wanting to quit bodybuilding and what kept us going ✨ the reality of being “locked in” and saying no to certain events or gatherings ✨ taking time off and navigating your way back mentally & physically ✨ the organizations and shows that stood out most in our experience ✨ and the moment we truly decided to LOCK IN for ourselves This episode is honest, relatable, and a reminder that discipline isn’t always perfect, it’s a choice you keep making over and over again. Tap in with Cakes & Kickbacks 🎙️

  7. May 3

    Episode 5: Cakes & Questions - We’re Answering EVERYTHING 👀🍑

    For this episode, we’re handing the mic to YOU 🎙️ We went back to the questions our community asked when we first launched, and we’re answering them all. From building glutes that actually grow 🍑, to staying consistent, balancing motherhood, relationships, and life outside the gym, nothing is off limits. We’re getting real about bodybuilding, mindset, discipline, and what it actually takes to stay locked in while still living your life. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unmotivated, or trying to find balance, this one’s for you.

  8. Apr 19

    Episode 4: Building the Body You Want — Glutes, Genetics & Expectations

    The obsession with glutes (“cakes” 👀) ​Genetics vs work (what’s real vs social media)​Why some people grow faster than others​Training mistakes women make​Timeline expectations (REALISTIC timelines)​Your personal glute journeys Everybody wants cakes, but nobody talks about the YEARS it takes to build them. Today Affirmation - “My results will reflect my discipline, not someone else’s genetics.”

  9. Mar 29

    Episode 3: Body Image, Confidence & Comparison — The Real Struggle

    What you’ll talk about: • Comparing yourself on social media • Post-show body changes • Confidence on vs off stage • Dealing with criticism / judgment • Loving your body in every phase Deep moment: The same body people praise on stage, we sometimes struggle with off stage.

  10. Mar 15

    Episode 2: The Real Weight of Competing - Before the Bikini and Beyond the Pose

    It’s more than posing. We’re unpacking the pressure, prep, and price of competing, and what really happens before the bikini. ​ Why we started competing​ How to choose the right division based on body type/ which federation ​ Training style​ Meal plans​ Realistic costs of bodybuilding (improvement season vs prep)

  11. Mar 1

    Episode 1: This Ain’t Just Fitness: Real Talk, Real Life, Real Gains

    We’re talking: • Why we started wellness • What Cakes & Kickbacks really means • Competing as wives + moms • Balancing careers, lifting heavy, and living fully

    Episode 1: This Ain’t Just Fitness: Real Talk, Real Life, Real Gains
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Ratings & Reviews

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About

Cakes and Kickbacks is where glutes meet grace and muscle meets mindset. Hosted by two natural wellness bodybuilders, wives, mothers, and professionals, this podcast goes beyond the stage and into real life. We talk fitness, faith, family, femininity and the real work behind the glow-up. It’s not just reps and macros — it’s real talk, real life, and real gains. Pull up a seat. Kick back with us. 🧁✨

Information

  • Creator
    Kat and Reece
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kat and Reece
  • Show Website
    Cakes and Kickbacks