TABBY TALKS

Certified Nutritionist Nutritional Nancy joins me to share her personal transformation and how she’s helped over a 1,000 women over the age of 40 reclaim their health, confidence, and relationship with food. We dive into her journey, building a successful business, overcoming self-doubt, and what it really means to break the cycle so many women feel stuck in.

In this episode, we dive into:

• Nancy’s story and what led her to become a nutritionist
• How personal pain became purpose—and a business
• Her journey with imposter syndrome and building confidence as a coach
• Rebuilding trust with food, flexible dieting & body image healing
• The strength it takes to lead with vulnerability
• What true resilience looks like beyond the physical

Whether you're a coach, a client, or just someone who's ready to break their own cycle, this conversation will hit home.

In this raw and inspiring episode, Taylor and I sit down with  IFBB Pro Mike Hulusi to unpack the highs, lows, and hard truths behind his journey in bodybuilding and business. We dive deep into what it really took for Mike to earn his pro card, including the sacrifices, setbacks, and mindset shifts along the way.

Mike also shares the story behind building some of Australia's most elite gyms, revealing what goes on behind the scenes when you're balancing a fast-paced business with the demands of elite level competing.

We get real about PED usage, industry pressure, and the importance of education and transparency in that space.

On a more personal note, Mike opens up about some of the struggles he's faced, both mentally and emotionally, and how he's managed to push through and come out stronger. Whether you're a competitor, coach, gym owner, or just someone chasing growth, this episode is packed with hard earned wisdom, honesty, and plenty of motivation.

In this episode, we dive deep into the often overlooked post-show phase, the part of a competitor's journey that can feel the hardest mentally, emotionally, and physically. While the stage might be the goal, what happens after is just as important.

Taylor and I open up about the real struggles athletes face once the tan fades and the spotlight's off, from post-show blues to body image challenges, and share our best reverse dieting tips, mindset shifts, and strategies to maintain structure without feeling lost.

You’ll learn:

• How to reverse out of a deficit without blowing out
• Why structure is still key post-show (even if the goal is no longer fat loss)
• Our personal experiences and honest reflections on post-show emotions
• What to do when your body looks different but your mind hasn’t caught up yet
• How to set new goals and avoid the “what now?” slump

Whether you're a seasoned competitor or just stepping off the stage for the first time, this one’s a must-listen to make sure your post-show season is your growth season.

BEHIND the IFBB Judging Panel with Vic.

In this episode, we sit down with IFBB judge Vic to dive deep into the world of bodybuilding competitions from a judge’s perspective. Vic shares her incredible journey—from stepping on stage as a figure competitor to making the transition to the judging panel. 

She reveals her favourite moments from judging, the behind-the-scenes realities of scoring competitors, and what really goes into the decision-making process.

For those looking to excel in the bikini category, Vic breaks down the key elements judges look for and shares her expert tips for standing out on show day. 

Whether you're an aspiring competitor or just curious about how the best in the industry are ranked, this episode is packed with invaluable insights!

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In this episode, I sit down with Martin Refalo, who has a PhD in exercise science specialising in muscle hypertrophy, sports nutrition, and competition prep. Fun fact—Martin was actually my first-ever coach, and so much of what I teach today stems from his expertise! If you're serious about building muscle, optimising your training, training around your menstrual cycle and maybe even stepping on stage one day, this episode is a must-listen.

We dive deep into:
- Training for Growth – The biggest muscle-building misconceptions, progressive overload, training to failure, and whether women can build just as much muscle as men.
-Nutrition for Gains – The role of carbs in muscle growth, peri-workout nutrition, and whether the anabolic window actually matters.
-Coaching & Science – What it really means to be an evidence-based coach, what sets great coaches apart, and how to spot red flags in the industry.

Get ready for a no-BS, research-backed convo with one of the best in the game. Tune in now!

FIRST EPISODE OF 2025!!! In this episode Taylor and I chat to IFBB BIKINI pro Phillipa Ferreira about her journey from an amateur to a pro.

In Phillipa's first season in the IFBB she took away 3 state titles and won her pro card at the Australian 2013 season B national championships, which has never been done before.

In this episode we dive into Phillipa's why, and what seperates her from her competitors. Having a natural competitive edge has lead her to where she is today, but that matched with her work ethic, grit, and determination has ultimately lead her to her success thus far.

For an insight into the pro mindset and where Philipa wants to take this sport, listen to this episode and let us know your feedback!

In this episode I have Sheri join me who is a food relationship coach, and binge eating expert. She helps females end weight gain and rebuild deep control, calm, and consistency with food.

It's important to solve the root of your over eating and give binging the final flick, so in this episode we both chat about our tips and tricks to helping you navigate your nutrition. Sheri gives a deep dive into her previous experience and how she has used her experience to help guide females into living a happier and healthier lifestyle.

Back with another episode with IFBB pro Ali Raza.

In this episode we chat about all the taboo topics surrounding PEDS within bodybuilding. Specifically Ali chats about his history using PEDs, what he wish he knew sooner, where he learnt to become more educated around it and the risks involved.

Further in the episode we discuss some of the recent topics surrounding the IFBB, and finish off with a listener Q&A!

Maddy is a clinical dietician, sports dietician, and online coach as part of the TKPerformance team. She has been in the industry now since 2020, having coached, worked, and studied with a range of different clients she has a super valuable insight into the topic of nutrition when it comes to beginners.

In this episode Taylor and I chat about the recent Olympia results and our thoughts. We go over our current phases and what season we are currently in.

Further into the episode we chat about navigating the post-show period, we know this can be a difficult time for athletes so we want to open up the discussion and help you through this period.

We finish off with a listener Q&A and a fun little would you rather!