Part Time Bodybuilder

First podcast of 2021 and we are starting with a bang!

Super excited to share this one with you guys. I had the absolute pleasure of talking to IFBB Pro Phoebe Hagan about her journey on route to that Olympia stage and how she deals with set backs. Also we covered the 2020 Olympia, an insight into the bikini class, IFBB bikini posing and much much more.

This is certainly not one to miss!

Content includes

The current situation

A rundown of Phoebe's 2020 competing season

Dealing with disappointment

Building a strong mindset

2020 Bikini Olympia

The Bikini Criteria

IFBB Bikini Posing

What is next for Phoebe

The secret project!


If you want to follow Phoebe's journey here are her socials:

IG - @phoebehagan_
YouTube
Website - www.phoebehagan.com/ 

Thanks for listening guys. Speak in the next episode. 
Holly x

Just a quick Christmas message from me! I hope you are ok where ever you are in the world. 

This is my last podcast in 2020 so I will catch you in 2021.

Holly x

Well I couldn't let the biggest event of the year go by without a little chat about it could I?! Here is my thoughts on this years bikini class.

Content includes

Top 10 breakdown

This year's trends

Importance of stage presentation

If you have any comments or feedback or just want a chat you can find me on IG @parttimebodybuilder or @holly.lj

Holly x

2021 show plans have been decided eek!

In this episode I cover what my 2021 show plans are and how I go about setting my goals.

Content includes

The 2020 show plans that never happened

2021 show dates

Goal setting

What my goals are

How I set up my short term and long term goals

What a tough cookie!

Char has had a challenging year to say the least, not only has she had to deal with the challenges of covid she has also had to emergency spinal surgery. We talk through her injury, her surgery, the recovery process and much much more! I also discover what my cool new job should be!

I absolutely loved chatting to Char, she just has such a positive energy about her and I just can't wait to see her comeback in 2021.

Content includes:

Emergency spinal surgery

Recovery & returning to the gym

Lockdown training

Char's competing journey

Future show plans

Being a professional dancer and travelling the world

You can find Char on instagram - click HERE

@parttimebodybuilder
@holly.lj

Dear Diary.....

Only kidding, well sort of not actually. This week I thought I would try something new and give you some of my thoughts and feelings this week.

Content includes:

Stress & burnout

Living in the moment more

Why I have started journalling

Ways to journal & the benefits

The importance of humility

Remaining teachable

Chasing excellence

Celebrating the little wins

If you want to know more you can find me on instagram @parttimebodybuilder or @holly.lj

Jenny has come on leaps and bounds since she started competing in 2019. I have been following Jenny's journey from the start and have become friends through the power of social media. I wanted to get Jenny on to talk about the approach she took in terms of training and mindset to step up from a small local show to holding her own in a stacked IFBB qualifier. 

Content includes

How we met

Why bodybuilding?

Going from a small local show to taking on the IFBB stage

Utilising the offseason effectively

Training styles

Striving for big goals

Low down of this season and future plans

Post show experiences

Judges Feedback, taking a balanced view and different bikini looks

Stage nerves and overthinking

Prep emotions, staying positive and prep guilt

Self-doubt, self-confidence and trusting your timing 

Practicing self-love through exercise and nutrition 


You can find Jenny on IG @jennyhamiltonpt

You can also feel free to shoot me a message if you have any feedback, suggestions or questions @parttimebodybuilder or @holly.lj

Until next time, Holly x

This year has certainly been a challenging one for everyone, especially all the first timers. Laura joins me to talk through her first prep and show during covid. We also talk about her feelings post show and what is next for her.

Content includes:

Why bodybuilding?

Enjoying the lifestyle before prepping

Coaching - a two way process

Importance of training

Prepping and show day experience during covid

Post show and future plans

Picking the right category


If you want to follow Loz's journey you can find her on IG  - click here

For updates on the podcast - click here

Look forward to chatting to you all next time,

Holly x 

This isn't always the easiest subject to talk about but Hayley approaches it eloquently and with such openness and honesty. It was a pleasure to hear Hayley's journey with mental health as well as competing. A really important topic which doesn't need to be shied away from.

Content includes:

An intro to Hayley

The highlight reel that is IG

'The Grind' - should we aspire to it?

Hayley's mental health journey - clinical depression and disordered eating

Has bodybuilding been a help or a hinderence

Diet culture

Hayley's competing journey

Social Media

Find Hayley on IG here

Find the podcast here

Your host Holly's IG here

I am back after a brief hiatus!

At the moment I am juggling a full time corp job, a college course and bodybuilding so I thought it might be useful to document how I keep myself organised and stay on track. It even contains my top tips for meal prepping on the road!

I also touch on my views on motivation and why you can't rely on being motivated.

Hope you enjoy this episode

Holly x