Are you interested in making connections with other like minded women in the "Prep Life"? Are you wanting to get your season started on the right foot with posing and training techniques? Do you want to work on the mental side of prep and your mental fortitude when it comes to reaching and setting your fitness goals? If so, tune in as @celestial_fit and @glamgirlbikini coaches @amyehinger @chrisnicole_ifbbpro talk all things regarding the Season Kick-off Retreat. To register for the retreat click here: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/2023-retreat/ To join the team apply here: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/ You can find us on Instagram @preplifepodcast

Glam Girl x Build More than Just a Body Retreat in Phoenix, Arizona on February 18th & 19th

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.
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Tanya Johansen, a kidney cancer survivor and single mom of two, who lives in Utah and works as a posing coach. She earned her Pro card at Master’s USAs in 2022, where she won the overall, and made her Pro debut last year at California Night of Champions. Tanya is coached by Aimee Delgado at Fit Body Fusion and plans to begin her rookie season this summer.    TOPICS COVERED -pushing through no matter what -not delaying pro debut -kidney cancer -environment is key -age is just a number -making it work with kids -when people don't believe in you or what you're doing -favorite tips and advice for amateurs   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 TANYA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanyajobikinipro/   TIME STAMPS 1:00 introduction 3:20 who can achieve a pro card 7:23 the desire to keep pushing 13:21 building muscle tips 19:45 fostering friendships and relationships 24:30 prep is self-care 27:15 going through kidney cancer 34:55 deciding to change her life 41:20 becoming resilient 44:10 learning from chaos 48:25 coming to the road to Pro 52:00 deciding what you want 59:25 getting involved with the industry 66:50 navigating being a single mom 69:49 advice for competitors    CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE FOOD RELATIONSHIP COACHING SERIES   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE POST SHOW BLUES COACHING SERIES   LEARN MORE AND APPLY FOR MY 5 WEEK FOOD RELATIONSHIP HEALING & DISCOVERY COACHING PROGRAM   FOR OTHER FREE RESOURCES, LIVE EVENTS, AND WAYS TO WORK WITH CELESTE CLICK HERE

TANYA JOHANSEN; Vulnerability in Friendships, No Pity Parties, Winning Strategies, There’s More in You so Go Find It

Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Phillipa Ferreira who started competing in ICN back in 2020 and turned pro in that federation in her first year of competing. She moved to IFBB last year and earned her Pro card at Nationals, where she placed first. She was the first Australian bikini athlete to win two state titles in one season, as well as the first Australian bikini athlete to turn pro in their first season and finish undefeated with 11 gold medals. Having struggled with depression for most of my adult life, Phillipa is passionate about heaving open discussions about mental health. She studies law full time, works 2 jobs, dances professionally, and wants to show people you CAN do it all!   TOPICS COVERED -bad coaching experiences -mental health -mindset sets you apart -balancing a busy life -working with a life coach & psychiatrist -having big dreams -being a professional dancer -trusting your coach -prepping while on antidepressants     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 PHILLIPA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillipa_ferreira/ TikTok: phillipa_ferreira   TIME STAMPS 1:00 introduction 5:39 heaving an undefeated streak 9:13 focusing on the process and not the outcome 19:19 focusing on the mental side 27:09 rebuilding her life 39:00 bodybuilding as an identity 53:07 possibly living in the USA 59:15 navigating a busy life 65:30 the price of competing 67:03 from dancing to competing 69:20 having a coach you trust 83:15 having a history of disordered eating 89:42 doing it for yourself 97:30 dating while in prep 100:40 creating the next physique 106:30 advice for competitors  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE FOOD RELATIONSHIP COACHING SERIES   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE POST SHOW BLUES COACHING SERIES   LEARN MORE AND APPLY FOR MY 5 WEEK FOOD RELATIONSHIP HEALING & DISCOVERY COACHING PROGRAM   FOR OTHER FREE RESOURCES, LIVE EVENTS, AND WAYS TO WORK WITH CELESTE CLICK HERE

PHILLIPA FERREIRA; Bodybuilding is What I Do Not Who I am, Build your Metaphorical House, Grueling & Healthy or Red Flag, Relieve Pressure

Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Lisa Reid, a 32 year old newly crowned Bikini Pro from Australia who entered her first competition back in 2014 and was immediately hooked. Now, almost a decade later I has competed in 23 shows and her passion and love for the sport only continues to grow. She started in the Natural Bodybuilding federations first: winning pro status and world titles in two federations (ICN & WNBF), before working towards building a competitive physique for her NPC Debut in 2022. At the end of 2023 she traveled to America to compete at the Amateur Olympia, and then her dream became a reality when she earned her Pro card at the Caribbean Grand Prix Pro Qualifier in the Bahamas.    TOPICS COVERED -the difficulty to win a pro card in Australia -experience training & competing internationally  -background as a dancer growing up  -importance of consistency and patience -passion is one of the keys to success  -having her partner as her coach  -a strong support network  -maturing as an athlete   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 LISA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisajanereid/   TIME STAMPS 1:00 introduction 5:00 competing in different federations 12:01 posing practice and different standards 14:07 earning a Pro card in Australia 16:31 competing internationally 21:31 differences in competing locally and internationally 30:40 developing over 10 years 36:53 comparison hurting your preps 41:55 personal growth 44:32 focuses outside of bodybuilding 47:55 being coached by her partner 54:37 growing muscle overtime 57:48 prep versus off season 62:32 goals for the Pro league 66:23 relating posing to dancing 69:30 advice for competitors    CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE FOOD RELATIONSHIP COACHING SERIES   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE POST SHOW BLUES COACHING SERIES   LEARN MORE AND APPLY FOR MY 5 WEEK FOOD RELATIONSHIP HEALING & DISCOVERY COACHING PROGRAM   FOR OTHER FREE RESOURCES, LIVE EVENTS, AND WAYS TO WORK WITH CELESTE CLICK HERE

LISA JANE REID; Australian Road to Pro, Changing Federations, Joy in the Journey, Taking your Time

Today I celebrate six years of the Confessions of a Bikini Pro Podcast! Sometime I feel like it’s been longer and sometimes I feel like it was just yesterday! So much of my life has changed over the past six years, but the one constant has been the podcast. Join me today as I look back on the past guests, lessons learned, and what the future holds!   TOPICS COVERED -6 lessons learned -6 mental health tips -6 goals for the podcast -6 reflections   CONNECT WITH CELESTE: Website: http://www.celestial.fit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html   TIME STAMPS 1:00 introduction 3:30 podcasting as a passion project 5:45 lessons learned 14:13 mental health tips 20:40 goals for the podcast 28:40 reflections on the podcast    CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE FOOD RELATIONSHIP COACHING SERIES   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE POST SHOW BLUES COACHING SERIES   LEARN MORE AND APPLY FOR MY 5 WEEK FOOD RELATIONSHIP HEALING & DISCOVERY COACHING PROGRAM   FOR OTHER FREE RESOURCES, LIVE EVENTS, AND WAYS TO WORK WITH CELESTE CLICK HERE

6 Years of Podcasting; Lessons, Mental Health Tips, Goals for the Show, and Reflections

Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Amanda Lam, from Hong Kong. She and her partner Isaac, are the first Chinese IFBB pro couple. She is the director of PUMP Personal Training Gym in Hong Kong and is also a transformation and Prep Coach. She is also an occupational therapist with 2 years working experience in the psychiatric department working with adolescents with autism, depression, and eating disorders. Amanda is currently studying functional medicine and integrative nutrition. She earned her Pro card in Hong Kong 2020 and has since placed second call outs at the 2023 San Antonio Pro and first call outs in Korea Pro and Japan Pro.   TOPICS COVERED -growing trend of bodybuilding in Asia -relationships in bodybuilding -working on feedback & building glutes -balancing all aspects of life -from occupational therapy to coaching -taking a break from bodybuilding -having a heathy pregnancy & postpartum -stress management  -pursuing your passion   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 AMANDA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandajayden_ifbbpro/   TIME STAMPS 1:00 introduction 4:27 competing in Asia versus USA 8:30 how her family views bodybuilding 14:10 having an IFBB Pro boyfriend 19:05 working towards the Olympia 26:00 balancing bodybuilding and her career 29:43 being a prep coach 30:59 leaving her hospital job to coach 36:44 taking time to start a family 43:50 studying functional medicine 48:30 lessons from bodybuilding 51:31 goals outside of competing 55:20 Amanda’s approach to prep 60:38 advice for competitors    CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE FOOD RELATIONSHIP COACHING SERIES   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE POST SHOW BLUES COACHING SERIES   LEARN MORE AND APPLY FOR MY 5 WEEK FOOD RELATIONSHIP HEALING & DISCOVERY COACHING PROGRAM   FOR OTHER FREE RESOURCES, LIVE EVENTS, AND WAYS TO WORK WITH CELESTE CLICK HERE

Glam Girl x Build More than Just a Body Retreat in Phoenix, Arizona on February 18th & 19th

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