Healthy Mama Radio

You might think that significant life changes like divorce and going from being a stay-at-home mom to an ICU nurse, nurse practitioner, and a student would flip your life upside down, but not Janine Herrera. Janine stumbled into the world of bodybuilding shortly after her divorce as a way to focus on herself, rebuild her identity, and challenge herself. Janine turned pro at her third show, where she earned two pro cards, and has since won three pro shows. Janine is now thriving in all aspects of her life and hopes to inspire other moms, especially single moms, on their journey through life. I know you'll be inspired by her story as she opens up about how her divorce affected her family and how she is able to prioritize her children over everything else in her life.

Here's what you'll hear:

[4:00] Bikini Hack

[13:30] Were you an athlete growing up?

[14:00] What led you to competing?

[16:30] How did divorce affect your family?

[18:00] What were you telling yourself as you were going through your divorce?

[19:30] Would you say that bodybuilding was a way of reidentifying yourself?

[22:00] Was there any grief as you were shifting from one identity to the next?

[25:00] Do you ever feel like you want to go back to being a stay at home mom?

[28:00] As you shifted do you feel as though bodybuilding was the right challenge?

[29:00] What would you say to someone who is going through a similar life change and considering stepping into the world of bodybuilding?

[31:30] How did stepping into bodybuilding affect your family and your girls?

[40:00] How were you able to turn pro at your third show?

[43:30] What helped you the most after hiring Jami that help you achieve your pro card?

[45:30] What does it take to turn pro at your third show?

[48:30] How did it feel to win your pro debut?

[51:00] Why did you stop competing in masters?

[53:30] If they do bring masters to the Olympia will you compete?

[55:00] How far do you want to go with competing?

[57:00] When is it too much?

[1:01:00] Dear diary

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Hope Castelli has always known that she wanted to be a Bikini competitor. Her self-doubt and struggle with an eating disorder as a teenager kept her from competing for many years, but didn't keep her from training. She began training when she was only 15 years old. She made the decision to start competing in 2019 and earned her pro card in 2020. In our conversation, Hope opens up about her eating disorder, shares how she manifested her pro card, and discusses the advances she has made with her coach this year as a pro. This woman portrays strength and courage, and I know you'll be inspired to see how successful she has become after moving through all of her obstacles.

Here's what you'll hear:

[3:30] Bikini Hack

[12:00] Where did your eating disorder begin?

[15:00] How did you know that you had an eating disorder?

[17:30] What was it about what you were experiencing with the eating disorder that made you want to make a change?

[20:00] How did you get introduced to bodybuilding?

[22:00] How did bodybuilding help you?

[23:30] How did your life change when you began bodybuilding?

[26:00] How did your friends respond to your choices to prioritize bodybuilding over hanging out with them?

[29:30] How did you feel when you achieved your goal of becoming a pro?

[34:00] What was the difference between nationals in 2019 and nations in 2020?

[35:00] What was your thought process of going directly into your pro debut so soon after turning pro?

[36:00] What feedback did you get from your pro debut?

[36:30] What was your first impression of the pro league?

[37:30] When you stepped into the pro league what did you feel like you had to change in order to be competitive?

[40:00] What were the distractions that you got rid of this year after they held you back last year?

[42:00] Why did you decide to switch coaches?

[44:00] How was your peaking process different this year?

[46:30] You mentioned one peak week this season was different. What made it different?

[49:30] How did it feel to earn Olympia points?

[50:30] What are you doing now?

[53:00] How do you feel going into an improvement season and does your eating disorder ever show back up during these times?

[57:00] What do you feel you've learned about yourself since turning pro?

[58:00] Do you have a specific goal in mind for this year?

[59:30] Dear diary

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She's a mom, vegan, wife, and bikini pro, and she does all of these things exceptionally well. Niccole Guggia entered the world of bodybuilding in 2018 after experiencing health-related issues that eventually led her to a plant-based diet. She earned her pro card at her first national show in 2020, took home first place in her pro masters class in 2021, and has already met all of the goals she set for herself in 2022. I am so excited for you to hear all about her journey, the importance of a spicy and supportive relationship with her husband, and how she's checked off every goal on her list this year.

Here's what you'll hear:

[4:30 ] Bikini Hack

[11:30] How did your fitness journey begin?

[15:30] What were the health issues you had to overcome?

[20:00] Were you worried about going into the bodybuilding world on a plant-based diet?

[22:30] Where did your desire to become a pro stem from?

[25:30] What changed about your mindset when you decided you wanted to be a pro?

[27:00] Was there a shift in your mindset after you turned pro?

[32:00] Tell us a little bit about being plant-based as a bodybuilder

[35:00] Are there times that people try to supplement with proteins that aren't adequate?

[37:00] What was your experience like being a COVID pro?

[41:00] What does it take to become a pro?

[44:00] What would you say to help people understand the importance of improvement season?

[46:30] Tell us a little bit about your relationship with your spouse and how he has impacted your bodybuilding journey

[49:00] What were you thinking doing so many back-to-back shows?

[53:30] Why did you want to do masters and open instead of just open?

[55:30] How are things different now completing in the open and how is it going for you?

[59:00] You've accomplished all the goals you set for yourself this year. Why are you still going?

[1:05:00] Dear diary

* Find Niccole on IG @niccolegonevegan_ifbbpro

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If you feel like you have a lot going on right now, this is the episode for you. Jessica Miller is a fitness coach, mama, and real estate assistant. She has been able to successfully breastfeed, raise two kids as a single mom, and navigate a divorce while also being a top competitor. I know you'll be inspired by her drive and ability to balance every aspect of her life in a way that allows her to achieve her goals without sacrificing her family.

Here's what you'll hear:

[4:00] Bikini Hack

[11:00] What were the habits you had with food growing up and what was it like changing them?

[13:00] Do your old habits come back during improvement season?

[14:00] What was it like finding out you were pregnant while getting ready for nationals?

[15:00] How were you able to prep, be a mom, and go through a divorce at the same time?

[16:00] How many years did you take off after giving birth?

[17:00] When did you start losing your milk?

[19:00] Did you know that your diet can affect when you lose your milk?

[21:00] What were you thinking when you got back into competing?

[21:30] What was your journey like as you were trying to turn pro?

[23:00] What were some of the hurdles you had to jump on your journey?

[25:00] How was it preparing two different types of meals for you and your kids?

[26:30] Do you ever like you have to choose competing over your family?

[28:30] How has competing impacted your kids?

[33:30] Do you think you'll have more children?

[35:00] What was it like getting your pro card after everything you went through?

[37:30] What are some of the things that changed after turning pro?

[40:30] What has helped you get your sponsorships?

[41:30] Do you need to be super focused on placing in order to get sponsors?

[43:00] What was this year like for you competing in so many shows?

[45:30] What is some of the main feedback you got this year and what are you currently working on?

[47:30] What's your plan to deliver on the feedback for more glute depth?

[48:30] Is Bret Contreras somebody you think we should all be following?

[49:30] Tell us about your experience doing an NPC seminar

[51:30] What are your goals going forward?

[52:30] What has your experience been like working with Premier Alternative Medicine?

[55:30] What is the reality of your mid-section after having kids?

[58:00] Dear diary

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She's 24 years old, a lifestyle coach on the Bair Aesthetics team, and she earned her pro card in the 4th show she competed in. Meg D'Ginto is an all-natural superstar. I can't wait for you to hear her secrets to living a balanced life and enjoying the journey while striving to achieve her goals.

Here's what you'll hear:

[4:00] Bikini Hack

[8:00] Who is your support system?

[9:00] What was it like for your mother when you first started competing?

[10:00] What sports did you play growing up?

[10:30] Tell us about how you started competing

[12:00] What was your experience like at your first show?

[14:00] What have you learned from not getting caught up with placement?

[16:00] What would you say to someone who is contemplating stepping on stage?

[17:00] What made you decide to do an NPC natural show as your second show?

[18:30] Did you feel like the natural show was different than other NPC shows?

[19:30] When did you decide that you wanted to turn pro?

[20:30] What did you spend most of your time doing during your two-year break?

[22:00] Did you ever miss competing during your time off?

[23:30] Why do you think it's so hard to see your body change as you're transitioning into the off-season?

[25:30] What did the process look like for you when working on accepting yourself?

[28:00] Were you surprised that doing this sport brought up the challenge of learning to accept your body?

[29:30] What do you think it is about you that prefers the fuller look?

[33:30] What is your secret to growing and shaping your glutes?

[35:30] Would you say improvement season is harder than prep?

[36:00] What are some of your favorite meals that you create when following macros?

[37:00] How do you make protein French toast?

[38:00] When do you think your coach knew you were ready to go to nationals?

[39:00] Would you say that you were mentally ready to turn pro?

[41:00] What changed for you after getting your pro card?

[43:30] Do you feel like there was a little bit of sadness in not knowing your next goal after turning pro?

[44:30] What did you do during the seven days you took off after earning your pro card?

[46:00] Now that you've had time to think and let everything sink in what have you discovered about yourself?

[47:30] How do you deal with people in your personal life who do not understand the sport?

[49:30] What is your plan going forward?

[51:00] What would you say is your ultimate goal in competing?

[52:30] What do you do to keep the enjoyment in competing?

[56:30] Dear diary

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If you're looking to be inspired, this is episode is for you. Our guest went from last call-outs at NPC Universe to winning three pro cards, three overall titles, and two pro shows only two weeks later. She preaches our core message of never giving up on your dreams and in this episode, she shares all the steps she took to achieve pro status.

Trish Lloyd is originally from Toledo, Ohio and now lives in Stratford-Upon-Avon, UK. She has been competing since 2018 and has traveled all around the world chasing her pro card. Outside of the fitness industry, she works in the 3rd sector (charity) as a project manager working with community partners like the Ukrainian, Afghan, and Syrian refugees.

Here's what you'll hear:

[4:30] Bikini Hack

[24:00] What is your interpretation of prep face?

[26:30] Why did you move to the UK?

[29:30] Does your husband still compete as well?

[34:30] How do you feel now that lockdown is over and everything is open?

[41:00] Did you always know that you wanted to turn pro and why did you take interest in all the travel?

[48:30] How did you feel after achieving your pro card and did you feel like you accomplished what you were going after?

[55:30] What was Sandy's feedback on your hair color?

[58:00] What was the time frame between Masters and Universe?

[1:03:00] You weren't able to heal after your dad passed away and you weren't able to fly back home. How do you feel now that some time has passed?

[1:05:30] How do you feel right now as you are preparing for the Arnold Classic UK?

[1:18:30] Dear diary

* Find Trish on IG @patricia_ifbbpro

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Liana Giannamore first experienced the world of bodybuilding through her parents, who both were competitors. She began her own bodybuilding journey in 2018 and turned pro in 2020. After turning pro, she took a two-year improvement season to transform her physique so that she could hang with the big dogs before making her pro debut. Her improvement season was a success despite the challenges she faced in her personal life and she is now on track to being able to compete at The Olympia. I can't wait for you to hear about her bikini transformation in this open and honest conversation about the different modalities she used to take her physique to the next level.

Here's what you'll hear:

[4:00] Bikini Hack

[14:30] What was it like growing up with parents who were bodybuilders?

[17:30] How did your parents feel when you decided you were going to start competing?

[23:00] What was your experience like turning pro during COVID?

[27:00] What was it like getting your pro card without an audience watching you?

[30:00] Why did you decide to take time off after you earned your pro card?

[32:30] What would you say was the biggest contributor to putting on the size you need?

[34:00] When did you know when it was time to stop increasing your food intake?

[37:30] Was there anything else that contributed to your amazing physique?

[39:30] Is there a PED you've used that you think helped with building your glutes?

[42:30] Were there any setbacks during your improvement season?

[48:30] What do you think it was that kept you going through the setbacks and why did you choose the GRL PWR show as your pro debut?

[55:00] Can you share with us about the shows that you placed amongst Olympians this year?

[57:30] How do you maintain your top physique show after show?

[1:01:30] Did creatine loading do anything for you?

[1:04:30] What did your lifts look like during peak week?

[1:06:30] What are the major differences between your experiences as a pro versus as an amateur?

[1:09:30] Tell us a little bit about your experience competing abroad.

[1:18:00] What's next for you?

[1:26:00] Dear diary

* Find Liana on IG @lianagianna_ifbbpro

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