Frank and I sit down with Pauline Nordin—a no-BS fitness trainer, bodybuilder, and advocate for real, achievable body goals. Pauline shares how a single Arnold Schwarzenegger magazine cover kickstarted her journey into bodybuilding and how her early life struggles shaped her disciplined mindset.

We cover it all: her time on Sweden’s Biggest Loser, her straightforward philosophy on training and accountability, and her take on the myths surrounding celebrity trainers. Pauline doesn’t hold back as we talk about diet struggles, injury management, and the pressures of beauty standards.

She also dives into more personal topics—sex drive, self-care, and the challenges women face in both fitness and life. It’s a raw, real conversation packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

Episode Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro and Welcome

00:14 - Pauline’s Early Struggles & Motivation

01:11 - Finding Bodybuilding & Her Training Style

04:15 - Becoming a Trainer & TV Personality

07:04 - The Realities of Dieting

09:32 - Fitness Philosophy & Client Accountability

20:10 - Celebrity Trainers: Myths vs. Reality

22:59 - Staying Motivated & Setting Real Goals

38:35 - The Photoshop Problem & Body Image Pressure

39:05 - Pushing Back Against Beauty Standards

42:41 - Marriage, Growth, and Learning

45:07 - Meditation & Self-Understanding

48:44 - Managing Gout & Arthritis

51:25 - Sexual Independence & Self-Care

55:24 - Fitness, Online Coaching & Final Reflections