The connection between the mind and the gut, and how this relationship impacts our mindset within bodybuilding.

A well-functioning gut supports the production of mood stabilizers, dopamine (think: reward-driven behaviours we experience in prep), and a more calm, focused mind.

I explain what a healthy gut entails (a checklist for you!),

supplements to support good gut health,

immediately actionable takeaways.

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Me and IFBB Pro Humberto Kauffmann (owner of Overcome & Become competition prep coaching, and my prep coach!) discuss all thing bodybuilding and the Canadian Physique Alliance (CPA) tier system for all bodybuilding divisions, both the open and natural streams, and how shows are usually run.

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Navigating my own post show phase over the last 6 weeks, including:

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Competing in bodybuilding brings its own set of challenges, and trying to find harmony with a relationship can sometimes feel tricky—especially when your partner doesn't share the same fitness lifestyle or goals. But it’s possible to maintain a strong connection without compromising your goals.

10 personal insights/experiences and helpful suggestions to manage and maintain harmony in your relationship with your prep goals.

Mentioned episode, 093: Dating a Competitor 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0S2VtVDVnqK5VJVikOKxbr?si=f7931ee566844335 

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Off-season can be mentally and physically challenging, but it’s where the real progress is made. It’s where we grow the most, mentally and physically. It’s where we develop our inner and outer strength. We build mental resilience. We realign our purpose and fine-tune our focus. It’s where our WHY shines, it’s what tells us if you really want to continue doing this, and our reason for showing up day after day, regardless of having no goal in sight, just growth.

In this episode, I share 7 important elements of off season and personal tools that I apply for off season success - with myself and my prep clients.

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In this episode, I share:

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In this epi, I share real-time feels and fears, in peak week of my 2nd (and final) competition of my 2024 season.

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We usually know going into prep that it's going to be hard, but what that looks and feels like really hits differently when we get into it.

Listen to this epi as I ask coaches, and first-time and experienced competitors what does 'prep is hard' look and feel like for them, based on their experiences. This shows that even after a few preps, there are still challenges and limiting beliefs that we need to break through.

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Best tips and navigation tools to consider applying for your workouts when you’re traveling (hotel, resort, vacation, etc)

Mentioned episode: ⁠⁠84: Understanding Effective Reps⁠⁠

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