Let's Talk Bikini IFBB Bikini Pro's - Steph Kalms and Claire Bonaccorso

Hello, bikini listeners!

Today on Let's Talk Bikini, we're beyond excited to feature a very special guest - Dr. Efi, a Clinical Psychologist and an accomplished Bodybuilder. 💕

Here’s what we’re unpacking today:
- Diets Post-Competition: Navigating the crucial phase after stepping off the stage.
- Prepping for Competition - A Mental Approach
- The Mental Transition from Prep to Off-Season: Understanding the emotional and psychological shifts that occur when moving from a competition prep to an improvement or off-season phase.
- Post-Competition Reflection: The importance of reflecting on one's performance, the emotional rollercoaster post-competition, and setting goals for the future.
- Listener Q&A
And more!

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https://www.instagram.com/letstalkbikinipodcast/

https://www.instagram.com/stephkaaaa/

https://www.instagram.com/clairebonaccorso_ifbbpro/

https://www.instagram.com/the_bodybuilding_psychologist/


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Hello bikini listeners! In this episode we have Nicole Tan, our fellow IFBB Bikini Pro Athlete, on the podcast with us 💕 



We will be discussing: 

➕ Nicole’s recent competitions in Asia & future plans

➕ Prep diet VS improvement season diet

➕ Training during prep 

➕ Competing after pregnancy?

➕ When do we plan on stepping away from competing? 

➕ Answering our listener questions

And so much more!



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https://www.instagram.com/letstalkbikinipodcast/

https://www.instagram.com/clairebonaccorso_ifbbpro/

https://www.instagram.com/stephkaaaa/

https://www.instagram.com/thenicoletan/ 


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Hello bikini listeners! 



It has been a little while since we have recorded on the Podcast.. and lots have changed! 



In this episode Claire and Steph discuss;

➕ What we have been up to over the last year away from the Podcast 

➕ Are we competing again? 

➕ What’s next 

➕ Australia Vs. Dubai 

➕ How to move to Dubai and start a business 

And so much more!

 

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Hello bikini listeners! We are back in Australia after travelling the USA for 2 months for our first run of USA Pro Shows! In this episode Claire and Steph discuss;

➕ Our competitions in the USA

➕ Peak week protocols

➕ The changes from one peak week to the next

➕ The judges feedback

➕ Post comp cheat meals and the effects 

➕ What’s next for us both? 

➕ Steph has a new coach!

➕ Answering our listener questions

And so much more!



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https://www.instagram.com/letstalkbikinipodcast/

https://www.instagram.com/clairebonaccorso_ifbbpro/

https://www.instagram.com/stephkaaaa/


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Hello bikini listeners! Today we have special guest Dr Chris McLellan back on the show again. Steph and Claire discuss with Dr McLellan;

➕ Does training deadlifts make your waist thick and blocky?

➕ Pelvis anatomy - posterior/anterior pelvic tilt and sacral angle

➕ How to grow your glutes according to your structural pelvis anatomy

➕ Does training bare foot increase glute activation?

➕ Ankle mobility and calf range

➕ Trap activation in shoulder training

➕ Macro intake in prep

➕ Our USA competition plans

➕ Travelling in prep - carbs, fluid and digestion

➕ Diuretics and PED’s

➕ Peak week, carb up and comp day protocols

➕ Listener Q&A's

And so much more!



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https://www.instagram.com/thedrmac/



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Hello bikini listeners! Welcome back! Steph and Claire discuss;

➕ What brought us to Dubai

➕ Life update for the last 4 months 

➕ Prep update at 4.5 weeks out 

➕ Why Steph is prepping herself for the USA Pro Shows 

➕ Why Claire has a new coach 

➕ Challenges in Prep whilst moving countries 

➕ Claire's experience catching COVID at 14 weeks out 

➕ Competing plans in the USA 

➕ Plans after our first USA season 

➕ Listener Q&A's 

And so much more!



CONNECT WITH US:

https://www.instagram.com/letstalkbikinipodcast/

https://www.instagram.com/clairebonaccorso_ifbbpro/

https://www.instagram.com/stephkaaaa/


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