In today's episode, I sit down with IFBB Pro Mallory Ennis — a mom, business owner, and women's online wellness coach with a powerful story of resilience and faith. Mallory began competing in 2014, stepping on stage 10–15 times in just two seasons before taking an eight-year break to get married and start her family. She and her husband returned to the stage together in 2023, and in 2025, Mallory earned her Pro card at North Americans, just months after her husband earned his.

Her journey is full of perspective, healing, and honesty, and I know so many women will see themselves in her story.

TOPICS COVERED

-Recovering from an eating disorder

-Being married to a competitor

-Returning to the stage after years away

-Setting an example for your kids

-The value of having a committed coach

-Advice for new moms

-Walking in faith

CONNECT WITH CELESTE:

Website: http://www.celestial.fit

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CONNECT WITH MALLORY:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mallory.ennis/

TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

5:24 bikini now versus then

8:17 living the lifestyle

13:50 challenges competing with your spouse

18:03 benefits of bodybuilding in regular life

25:33 overcoming disordered eating

28:17 growing in improvement season

32:05 finally going Pro

37:45 her approach to coaching

43:00 coming back to stage after having kids

48:00 is bodybuilding selfish?

53:15 consistency over perfection

56:39 faith in god

64:28 advice for competitors