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Confessions of a Bikini Pro Celeste Rains-Turk
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- Health & Fitness
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4.8 • 295 Ratings
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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.
The goal of this podcast is to educate, inspire, and remind other competitors, athletes, or the every day gym goer that even the most elite professionals face hardships, health problems, mental obstacles, and other adversities.
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MARINA MALIDEN; Israeli Army, Stop Prep if this Happens, Embrace Shapes, Female Life Decisions
Today I speak with IFBB Pro Marina Maliden. She was born in Ukrainian grew up in Israel, where she served Israeli army. After finishing collage, she moved to the United States where she became a NASM certified nutrition coach and personal trainer, as well real estate professional. She started competing in 2013 at a show Israel. Her first NPC show was in 2016. She then went on to compete in 9 National shows where she finally won her Pro card at Nationals in 2022. She made her Pro debut at Texas Pro where she placed 6th. She grew up as a track athlete and a dancer and worked as a professional dancer on cruise ships!
Because of her passion for helping people, she now works as a lifestyle and weight loss online coach. She continues to work in real estate for the same reason, to help people find their dream homes!
TOPICS COVERED
-suffering from bulimia
-NPC Louisiana shows and expos
-taking time to grow
-working with Corey Becker
-fitting the criteria
-shifting focus in the off season
-being in the Israeli Army
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CONNECT WITH MARINA:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marinaxsky/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@marinaxcore
TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
3:30 journey to going Pro
9:20 falling in love with bodybuilding again
14:10 off season self-love
17:29 hormonal issues
22:25 prioritizing the timeline
26:00 pursuing different careers
27:50 her Pro debut
35:56 serving in the Israeli Army
40:02 competing in the NPC
45:35 current goals
48:50 advice for competitors
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SHANTAL BARROS; 5 Years Off, Misunderstood in Relationships, Never Poor Again
Today I speak with IFBB Pro Shantal Barros, who turned Pro in 2017 at USAs. After winning her Pro card, she took 5 years off and made her Pro debut in 2022, where she placed as high as second. She lives in New York City and is a marine and owns her own business. Her passion for bodybuilding started when she lived in California and needed to lose weight to join the Marines. She started competing in 2015 after leaving her ex-husband.
Shantal talks about the long break she took away from the stage and why she eventually decided to make her Pro debut. We hear how Shantal truly lived the lifestyle because she enjoys it. I think all competitors can relate to this conversation!
TOPICS COVERED
-relationships in prep
-dealing with suicidal thoughts
-how bodybuilding saved her life
-evolving as an athlete
-being a Marine
-having family support
-being a business owner
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CONNECT WITH SHANTAL:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chunkywonkymonkey/
TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
3:30 wanting to compete after 5 years off
13:05 how bodybuilding saved her life
18:15 her time in the Marines
25:12 adapting to being on prep after her break
30:15 dealing with unsupportive relationships
44:40 expectations returning to stage
51:20 life during 5 years off
55:17 owning her own business
64:40 relationship with her mom
68:23 relationship with her coach
79:35 advice for competitors
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MADELYN TAYLOR; Purposeful Weight Gain, Toughest Prep, Moderation is Boring, Is My Why Enough?
Today I speak with IFBB Pro MadelynTaylor. She first started competing in the NPC in 2017 and turned Pro in 2022 at North Americans after 16 total shows. As a new IFBB Pro, competing has been a BIG part of her life. She is happily married with 4 cats and 10 chickens. She and her husband have spent the last year flipping their home and focusing on prep, hoping to start a family in 2023 as she grows into her Pro debut.
Madelyn shares how she has worked with he coach, Adam, through almost all of her prep and improvement seasons. We hear how she overcame food fears and weight gain in order to become the competitor she is today!
TOPICS COVERED
-sticking with a coach
-how to maintain muscle naturally
-going from running to bodybuilding
-overcoming food fears
-taking advantage of growth
-slow, sustainable progress
-starting a family
-planning a Pro debut
-going through a home remodel
-the Why behind the Pro card
CONNECT WITH CELESTE:
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CONNECT WITH MADELYN:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madelyntaylor_ifbbpro/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MadelynTaylor
TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
4:40 staying with the same coach
8:50 shifting mindset to bodybuilding
12:00 lessons learned through the building process
21:02 prep being tougher than expected
24:24 maintaining muscle through prep
31:30 her husband’s support through prep
35:48 stating a family and planning a Pro debut
43:40 sharing the Pro stage
46:35 current focuses for recovery
49:45 competing as a natural athlete and PEDs
52:45 home remodel during prep
55:30 the drive to get a Pro card
71:05 advice for competitors
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SAMANTHA BEAUVIS; Retiring, Finding Your Look, Being a Supportive Partner
Today I speak with IFBB Pro Samantha Beauvis, a life-long athlete, who spent years in dance and theatre. She first competed in 2016 where she won the overall. After another regional show, she competed at her first National show in Miami where she got last callouts. Samantha went on to compete in more regional and National shows, but finally earned her Pro card at 2022 Junior Nationals. She finished 2022 competed in three Pro shows, placing as high as 3rd. She is also a hair extension specialist and colorist in Wisconsin.
Samantha is a huge advocate for finding the right coach, someone who understands heath comes first and doesn’t jeopardize your well being. Her journey to Pro is something you want to hear about. Don’t miss this interview!
TOPICS COVERED
-reality check at Nationals
-staying connected with her husband
-putting health first
-nutrition for a lifetime
-involving your spouse in the process
-focuses outside of bodybuilding
-loving the stage
-stage glam and presentation
CONNECT WITH CELESTE:
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CONNECT WITH SAMANTHA:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samanthajobeauvais/
Hair: https://www.instagram.com/sammibstyles/
TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
6:55 the drive to compete
12:45 working with her husband
18:19 putting health first through prep
20:20 encouraging more flexible preps
23:11 advice for spouses
30:04 running her own business in the hair industry
32:00 turning Pro
37:30 taking time off
39:14 lessons from the journey
45:35 evolution of her posing and stage look
57:45 goals moving forward
65:45 advice for competitiors
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TESSA BARRESI; Do it for Dad, Tunnel Vision Gone Too Far?, Prioritize Joy
Today I speak with Canadian IFBB Pro Tessa Baresssi, She won her pro card at age 20, and placed 4th in Pro debut at Vancouver Pro Show. Tessa is a huge advocate for mental health in sports. She works as a posing and lifestyle coach for her company Rzlnt Fitness. Tessa shares how the sudden loss of her father when she was 18 years old shopped the way she views life and how she approaches her goals.
She has felt with eating disorders and mental health struggles, and has so much to share that can help. Tessa is so open and our conversation goes deep! You don’t want to miss it!
TOPICS COVERED
-Eating disorders
-mental health
-rebounding vs reversing
-dealing with burnout
-watching for Red Flags
-feelings of helplessness
-sustainability in the sport
-enjoying life and being passionate
-struggling post Pro card win
CONNECT WITH CELESTE:
Website: http://www.celestial.fit
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/
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CONNECT WITH ANA:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessabarresi/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TessaBarresi
TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
4:05 losing her father
10:45 providing secure attachments
18:20 negative & positive coaching experiences
22:50 red flags for mental health struggles
35:40 detriments of Hustle Culture
37:30 embracing all stages of bodybuilding
40:05 knowing you’re experiencing joy
44:30 emotions after Pro card
54:55 taking things as they come
65:40 being open about her struggles
75:35 future focus and goals
81:02 advice for competitors
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ANA SALLES; Brazil to USA, Motherhood & Fitness, Making it Work
Today I speak with IFBB Pro An Salles, a mom, wife, personal trainer with a masters degree in Political Science. She moved from Brazil to the US in 2011 and earned her certification in Sports Nutritionist and Personal Trainer through NASM. She started coaching athletes for competitions before she stepped on stage myself. She and her husband work together doing online and in person coaching. With her busy life, she never prioritized a show for herself, but finally did one in May 2022 where she won overall. In July 2022, she won first place in both Open class and Masters over 35 at Universe.
Ana shares how she and her husband live the bodybuilding lifestyle and support each other in their athletic endeavors. They are raising their daughter to live a healthy lifestyle as well!
TOPICS COVERED
-Being a mom and setting an example
-keeping a physique all year round
-being from a former dancer
-returning to fitness postpartum adjusting to motherhood
-time management
-working on posing
-finding a way to make it work
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 ANA:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anasallesfitness/
Website: www.bodyarchitectsusa.com
TIME STAMPS
1:00 special announcement
4:40 moving to the USA
6:00 getting into bodybuilding
10:31 living the bodybuilding lifestyle
14:10 having a daughter and going through pregnancy
17:45 adjusting to motherhood
20:15 taking time to build a Pro physique
24:55 building glutes but not legs
31:50 changing perspectives as a coach
33:40 overcoming obstacles as a mom and competition
37:25 advice for competitors
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Customer Reviews
A+
This podcast brings up important and unique experiences where bikini competitors share, learn and teach different points of their journeys. Celeste conducts an intelligent interview bringing up different subjects that are very helpful to the bikini community.
Obsessed
I have been listening to this podcast since 2020 I believe and I’m hooked. As a competitor, I love hearing everyone’s journey and their tips and tricks. Celeste asks great questions that allow us to receive great information. I also love how she has had judges on as well.
Diving Deep 🔥
This woman Celeste brings a unique perspective to interviewing some of the fitness industry’s best and amazing athletes in the sport of bodybuilding! I’ve listen to countless episodes now and it’s safe to say she along with the athletes she gets to interview are quite amazing and to hear their journeys to the stage for first time, pro status or even into the Olympia stage!
It’s a huge eye opener non the less to understand the athletes mindset and journey to these amazing accomplishments. Most aww these athletes as “perfect” yet we all learning and we all battle things along the way to accomplish these goals! So it’s a beautiful thing to dive deeper into the minds of these athletes and gain a grater perspective on what it takes and what’s needed to be understood if you describe to get into a hard as frkkk sport like this! It ain’t for everyone that’s for sure but every aspect of the process is always worth it in the end and who you become along the way!!
Again thank you to all the amazing woman and men who have shared their journeys on here to allow newbies + seasons armatures and even pros much more understanding that “we” aren’t the only ones battling these challenges along the way!!
If it’s something you want, desire and need in your life…. CHASE IT! The process to the goal is always worth it !
Much love to Celeste for using this Podcast to showcase such amazing stories and journeys.. which allows us all to relate in many ways! 🦄🙌🏻