Strength + Self

Courtney Ustrzycki
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Where physical discipline meets emotional intelligence. Hosted by IFBB Bikini Pro and transformation coach Courtney Ustrzycki, this podcast gives you real strategies for training, mindset, confidence, boundaries, and becoming the human behind the goals. No fluff, no filters, just growth, grit, and the tools to elevate every phase of your life. Welcome to Strength + Self.

  1. 8 ago

    139: Weight Loss Plateau in Prep - Don't Panic

    Sharing a chat with a first-time competitor amiga. Hitting a weight plateau during contest prep can trigger self-doubt, but the scale is only one data point in a much larger picture. In this episode, I break down why the scale stops moving, how the "whoosh effect" works, and why trusting your coach and process is crucial for long-term progress. Learn how to silence brain noise, detach from instant gratification, and execute your plan with total confidence. instagram.com/courtney_ifbbpro coachcourtneypro.com

  2. 6 mar

    138: Hosting The Fit Wkd Fest, Hyrox impulse, starting therapy

    From hosting The Fit Weekend Fest in Mérida to unexpectedly chatting with bodybuilding legend Kevin Levrone, this episode is a mix of behind-the-scenes moments, impulse decisions, and a lot of honest reflection. Oh ya, and my birthday too! I talk about what it was like hosting the event, the surreal experience of hanging out with one of the icons of the sport, and the very real possibility that I might have impulsively signed myself up for a Hyrox... Because apparently I like challenges that make no sense in the moment. We also get into body composition and training. What a full week off during travel actually did for my recovery, why I stripped my ego when stepping back into the gym, and why launching Rocket Protocol 2.0 feels different this time. Being lean and conditioned is cool, but right now the priority is simple: more muscle, more glutes, better recovery, and training that actually supports growth. And finally… starting therapy. Not the traditional route, but more from a spiritual and introspective angle. Unexpected, a little uncomfortable, and already something I’m obsessed with. instagram.com/courtney_ifbbpro coachcourtneypro.com

  3. 26/11/2025

    137: Finding my Goldilocks in training

    This episode is for anyone who’s ever swung between extremes in training, doubted their own knowledge, or felt stuck in their physique progress. The real story of how I went from doing everything myself… to giving up all control… to finally landing in the middle... I call it my Goldilocks in training. After 15+ years of coaching, competing, programming, burning out, and rebuilding, (I think?!) I finally hit a breakthrough. Not from adding more, but from understanding why my body responds the way it does. With new guidance, clearer direction, and a fresh perspective, I’m blending what I know with what I’m learning, and so far it’s working. It's slow, it's snail process, but it's process. And the snail is going in the direction we need it to. It’s been about trusting the process, fixing weak points, and finding the approach that feels 'just right,' with less extremes and more alignment. instagram.com/courtney_ifbbpro coachcourtneypro.com

  4. 23/11/2025

    136: 30 lessons & advice I wish I listened to in my 20s

    For the ones who feel “I should have my life together” but also know they’re just getting started. Whether you’re in your 20s or reflecting back, I know at least a few of these will resonate for you. I'm personally hitting self-trust, confidence, money, boundaries, dating yourself, friendships, failure, rejection, and becoming the kind of woman who shows up for herself. These are the lessons that would’ve saved me money, heartbreak, and years of stress. The advice I ignored, but that shaped everything about who I am now... #noregrets instagram.com/courtney_ifbbpro coachcourtneypro.com

  5. 11/11/2025

    135: Choosing change, even when you don't know where it leads

    Change doesn’t happen by thinking about it. It happens when you finally decide to move. Because nothing changes if nothing changes. Sharing some current feels (and shifts) while I navigate through the messy middle between who I’ve been and who I’m becoming… that space where things feel uncertain, uncomfortable, and raw, but all so necessary. Shift in coaching, health protocols, and some new projects I’m taking on. Always raw, uncertain, and honest. Sharing this ‘therapy session’ because growth isn’t always glamorous, but it’s always worth it. Come FAFO with me :) Basically, it's all just a personal self-led therapy session! instagram.com/courtney_ifbbpro coachcourtneypro.com

  6. 11/10/2025

    134: Olympia wkd & competition pressure

    A vulnerable message shared from my amiga, inspired all of this. The pressure to perform (compete) and a common struggle many competitors feel/experience. It needed to be said. All with love in a safe space. Website: ⁠coachcourtneypro.com⁠ IG: ⁠instagram.com/courtney_ifbbpro⁠

  7. 28/09/2025

    133: squirrels: calm after the storm, the face of Evolve, gifts from Korea

    “Squirrel spirit” theme of this epi (more to come like this?) feeling familiar resistance > seeking new opportunities for growth and expansionupdate since last epi/competition > mindset 180°, new boundaries, giving up protocol controlI’m the official/first/only ambassador for Evolve Gym in Mexico > what this means for me“useless souvenirs” from Koreashameless plug for coaching with me > let’s work together > lifestyle or competition prep! Website: coachcourtneypro.com IG: instagram.com/courtney_ifbbpro

  8. 14/09/2025

    132: hardest prep yet

    First competition of 2025 (hopefully not my last) and it was like a mini Olympia... this prep broke me, pushed me through my hardest challenges yet, reminded me why I 'get to' (not 'have to') do this. The good, the bad and the ugly, all spilled in this episode. My 2025 Pro season is sponsored by: Canadian Protein Join me on IG: instagram.com/courtney_ifbbpro Join my PREP INSIDER broadcast channel: https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbaZCIRlsedm3fZe/?igsh=MWVqMDBnZGt4Yzd1Yg==

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Where physical discipline meets emotional intelligence. Hosted by IFBB Bikini Pro and transformation coach Courtney Ustrzycki, this podcast gives you real strategies for training, mindset, confidence, boundaries, and becoming the human behind the goals. No fluff, no filters, just growth, grit, and the tools to elevate every phase of your life. Welcome to Strength + Self.

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  • Creador
    Courtney Ustrzycki
  • Años de actividad
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodios
    138
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
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    © Courtney Ustrzycki
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