Bikinis After Babies Mandy Rochon and Gillian Hughes

On this week's episode of Bikinis After Babies. Host Mandy Rochon and Gillian Hughes. Interview Josie Kloppenberg, a first-time master’s bikini competitor. Josie shares her experience as she prepares for her first bikini competition at the NPC Midwest St. Louis Show. Josie did not prep alone, her husband also prepped for his first show alongside her. Listen as she shares great insight to how she structures her day to juggle meal prepping, posing, workout time, family, and how she even did it through the holiday season!  As a new athlete for the first time on stage, she shares how it felt holding poses, getting ready, and some of her toughest moments. 
If you are getting ready to step on stage or even wondering “how can I manage life and prep”. you are not going to want to miss this episode! You will learn tips and tricks through Josie's journey and what is most important through your journey.
Make sure to rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how much this podcast has helped you 💕We’d 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!Guest Contact Info:Josie KloppenbergInstagram: wittlejos
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 → bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy
Contact your hosts:Mandy Rochon Instagram: @ mandyrochonfitnessFacebook: @ Mandy Rochon
Gillian HughesInstagram: @ gillianhughes_momshellFacebook: Gillian Hughes
Momshell Method Fitness Supplements → momshell-method-fitness.myshopify.com (Use code “BAB” to save 15% off your order)
Toxic Angelz Bikinis → toxicangelzbikinis.com (Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY”  to save 15% off your order)
Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → squeezmeskinny.com (Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order)
The Shoe Fairy competition heels → shoefairyofficial.com (Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order)
Labwork and Personalized Recommendations:  Practitioner Depot: bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell
RedCon1 →  redcon1.com(Use code “MandyRochon” to save on your order)
Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → amazon.com/shop/momshells

This week, Mandy and Gillian dive deep into the hard times all athletes endure in contest prep and discuss helpful strategies that create mental toughness that is necessary in order to be successful in reaching your goals 👊🏼💥 The BAB’s hosts share some of their most challenging experiences in prep and how they manage to persevere when calories and energy are low.  

If you’re a competitor you know how challenging it can be to hold down the fort as a busy woman while striving to achieve a competitive physique.  We hope that this week’s episode helps you to realize that you’re not alone in how you’re feeling and that it IS possible to develop the mental tou
ghness to achieve something that at times, seems impossible!

Make sure to rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how much this podcast has helped you 💕We’d 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!

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Gillian’s top →https://amzn.to/3xJatt9

Metal removing showerhead → https://amzn.to/4dcTDTF

Gillian’s favorite jeans for all stages of prep → Good American “Always Fits” Jeans: https://www.goodamerican.com/collections/always-fits

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 → bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy

Contact your hosts:
Mandy Rochon 
Instagram: @ mandyrochonfitness
Facebook: @ Mandy Rochon

Gillian Hughes
Instagram: @ gillianhughes_momshell
Facebook: Gillian Hughes

Momshell Method Fitness Supplements → momshell-method-fitness.myshopify.com 
(Use code “BAB” to save 15% off your order)

Toxic Angelz Bikinis → toxicangelzbikinis.com 
(Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY”  to save 15% off your order)

Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → squeezmeskinny.com 
(Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order)

The Shoe Fairy competition heels → shoefairyofficial.com 
(Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order)

Labwork and Personalized Recommendations:  Practitioner Depot: bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell

RedCon1 →  redcon1.com
(Use code “MandyRochon” to save on your order)
Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → amazon.com/shop/momshells

In this episode, Mandy and Gillian welcome IFBB Bikini Pro and Masters Olympian Janine Herrera who shares her journey as a single mother of three daughters rising to the top of the ranks as a bikini pro!  Janine shares how getting started competing had a tremendous positive impact on her mental health as she navigated a divorce and adjusted to life as a single mom.
Janine’s highest accomplishment was her 2nd place victory at the Masters Olympia in 2023 and opens up with our listeners that she had prayed for this to become a reality prior to the announcement of the return of the Masters Olympia- proof that you can manifest your dreams into a reality!!   As a true ambassador of the masters bikini division, Janine also discusses the challenges that many women face competing later in life and how she balances her responsibilities as a mom, athlete, board certified nurse practitioner and online health and fitness coach.  Her passion is to use her experiences to inspire and help women on their fitness journeys, particularly focusing on hormone health and empowering women to prioritize their well-being. 

 We loved every minute of this heartfelt and inspiring conversation with Janine and we hope you find value in this powerful interview!!   Make sure to rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how much this podcast has helped you 💕We’d 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 our guest, Janine Herrera 
Email:  janine@teamalphaaesthetics.com
Instagram: @ja9fit

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 → bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy

Contact your hosts:
Mandy Rochon 
Instagram: @ mandyrochonfitness
Facebook: @ Mandy Rochon

Gillian Hughes
Instagram: @ gillianhughes_momshell
Facebook: Gillian Hughes

Momshell Method Fitness Supplements → momshell-method-fitness.myshopify.com 
(Use code “BAB” to save 15% off your order)

Toxic Angelz Bikinis → toxicangelzbikinis.com 
(Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY”  to save 15% off your order)

Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → squeezmeskinny.com 
(Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order)

The Shoe Fairy competition heels → shoefairyofficial.com 
(Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order)

Labwork and Personalized Recommendations:  Practitioner Depot: bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell

RedCon1 →  redcon1.com
(Use code “MandyRochon” to save on your order)
Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → amazon.com/shop/momshells

In this episode, Mandy and Gillian welcome Doctor of Physical Therapy Tina Patti, a mother herself who specializes in pelvic floor therapy helping her patients with a variety of pelvic floor issues from diastasis recti, urinary incontinence, pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction.  In this episode, Tina explains the importance of addressing these issues and dispels the misconception that they are a normal part of aging or childbirth.  The ladies discuss the importance of posture, hip strength, and abdominal muscles and how they play a role in pelvic floor health, core strength and even glute development!  You will learn how kegel exercises can be effective for strengthening the pelvic floor, but since it is important to do them correctly, you’ll also learn some tips and tricks to help you benefit from this exercise.   We know you’ll find humor in this fun episode- and if you laugh so hard you pee, you definitely need to listen through to the end! 

 Make sure to rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how much this podcast has helped you 💕We’d 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 our guest, Tina Patti, DPT 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tina.patti.3
Instagram: @tina.pattistl
Website: https://pelvicrehab.com/practitioner/tina-patti-dpt/

Perifit Device- Pelvic Floor Video Game Device: www.perifit.co

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 → bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy

Contact your hosts:
Mandy Rochon 
Instagram: @ mandyrochonfitness
Facebook: @ Mandy Rochon

Gillian Hughes
Instagram: @ gillianhughes_momshell
Facebook: Gillian Hughes

Momshell Method Fitness Supplements → momshell-method-fitness.myshopify.com 
(Use code “BAB” to save 15% off your order)

Toxic Angelz Bikinis → toxicangelzbikinis.com 
(Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY”  to save 15% off your order)

Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → squeezmeskinny.com 
(Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order)

The Shoe Fairy competition heels → shoefairyofficial.com 
(Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order)

Labwork and Personalized Recommendations:  Practitioner Depot: bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell

RedCon1 →  redcon1.com
(Use code “MandyRochon” to save on your order)
Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → amazon.com/shop/momshells

In this episode, Mandy is BACK from her first competition of her 2024 season in Orlando Florida and shares all the exciting details about her show day experience!  In this episode we dive deep into the entire experience as Mandy discusses how the competition went, her placings and the vital feedback she received from the judges following the competition- you won’t want to miss the inside scoop and how Mandy is going to use this rewarding experience to head back to camp to grow and improve in order to continue to rise in the bikini division!   We want our listeners to learn that competing in a bikini body-building competition is about more than just winning or a placing: it's an opportunity for personal growth and self-improvement.  Having a growth mindset and being open to learning and growing from each competition is key to long-term success in the sport!

 Make sure to rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how much this podcast has helped you 💕We’d 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 → bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy

Contact your hosts:
Mandy Rochon 
Instagram: @ mandyrochonfitness
Facebook: @ Mandy Rochon

Gillian Hughes
Instagram: @ gillianhughes_momshell
Facebook: Gillian Hughes

Momshell Method Fitness Supplements → momshell-method-fitness.myshopify.com 
(Use code “BAB” to save 15% off your order)

Toxic Angelz Bikinis → toxicangelzbikinis.com 
(Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY”  to save 15% off your order)

Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → squeezmeskinny.com 
(Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order)

The Shoe Fairy competition heels → shoefairyofficial.com 
(Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order)

Labwork and Personalized Recommendations:  Practitioner Depot: bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell

RedCon1 →  redcon1.com
(Use code “MandyRochon” to save on your order)
Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → amazon.com/shop/momshells

In this episode, Mandy and Gillian discuss a popular topic when it comes to competing…..PEAK WEEK!  There are many misconceptions about this magical week leading into your competition and this episode will provide insight when it comes to water, food, routines, organization, what to expect and mistakes to avoid making so that your show day experience can be seamless and you can display all of your hard work on stage beautifully!  Mandy opens up about how she is feeling going into her first competition of the 2024 season after a long break- if you’ve followed along since our first episode, you’ll get in your feels with us as this big day approaches for our girl!.  This episode is jam packed with all the feels and tons of useful info to help you on your fitness journey!

 Make sure to rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how much this podcast has helped you 💕We’d 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 → bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy

Contact your hosts:
Mandy Rochon 
Instagram: @ mandyrochonfitness
Facebook: @ Mandy Rochon

Gillian Hughes
Instagram: @ gillianhughes_momshell
Facebook: Gillian Hughes

Momshell Method Fitness Supplements → momshell-method-fitness.myshopify.com 
(Use code “BAB” to save 15% off your order)

Toxic Angelz Bikinis → toxicangelzbikinis.com 
(Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY”  to save 15% off your order)

Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → squeezmeskinny.com 
(Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order)

The Shoe Fairy competition heels → shoefairyofficial.com 
(Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order)

Labwork and Personalized Recommendations:  Practitioner Depot: bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell

RedCon1 →  redcon1.com
(Use code “MandyRochon” to save on your order)
Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → amazon.com/shop/momshells