The Center Stage

The Center Stage

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The Center Stage episodes

  • EP 66 - Road to the Olympia & Peak Week Secrets

    In this episode Carolina & Ashlyn discuss their past peak week adventures and answer some questions about how to maneuver your physique between pre-judging and finals. 

    Ashlyn tells us all about her Peak Week as she gears up to step at the Mr. Olympia stage this coming Saturday. She is rested, recovery, and absolutely excited to step on stage!

    For those who want more information about this weekend's schedule as well as where to find access to online Live streaming as well as tickets, make sure to visit www.mrolympia.com 

    Thank you once again for all of your support & incredible questions! 

    If you like the show please make sure to subscribe, leave us a review and tag us on your stories on IG at @the.centerstage , @carolaraujo_fitness , and @ashlyn_ifbbpro

    39 min
  • EP 65 - Arnold Classic Recaps + 1 Week Out 2021 Olympia

    In episode 65 we discuss our thoughts over the Arnold Classic recap / recovering from sickness during prep / current plans for and after the Olympia show!

    Thank you so much for your continued support! We are extremely excited to be back chatting with you all.

    Please continue to submit your questions to both our official pages.

    The Center Stage | @the.centerstage
    Carolina | @carolaraujo_fitness
    Ashlyn | @ashlyn_ifbbpo 

    If you like this episode, please leave us a quick review, and don't forget to subscribe!

    40 min
  • EP 64 Making Peace With Your Food Ft. Celeste Rains

    During this episode of The Center Stage we discuss Mental Health,  Mindfulness and Making Peace with your food with Celeste Rains-Turk.

    We discuss Celeste's background and some of her personal experiences that have lead her to develop her coaching program and podcast platform, "Confessions of a Bikini Pro", a show guided towards sharing information about competing, health and well-being.

    To find out a little more about Celeste's work and a bit more about our hosts' own personal experiences through the wheel house of the bodybuilding world take a listen!

    Once again thank you so much for your continuous support!

    Please make sure to subscribe and comment below with your thoughts and questions.

    46 min
  • EP 63 - Q&A's + The Last Month of Prep before the Olympia 2021

    Q&As

    In episode 63 - We'll discuss how the final month of prep looks like as we near the Olympia 2021

    Thank you so much for your continued support! We are extremely excited to be back chatting with you all.

    Please continue to submit your questions to both our official The Center Stage page @the.centerstage as well as to @carolaraujo_fitness & @ashlyn_ifbbpo personal pages.

    If you like this episode, please leave us a quick review, and don't forget to subscribe!

    46 min
  • EP 62 - Arnold Predictions and Prepping for the 2021 OLYMPIA

    In Episode 62 - We take some time to catch up on Ms. Ashlyn's Olympia prep, her challenges, obstacles and successes after a rather much needed break. Ashlyn dives deep into some of the differences she has been experiencing between this year and last year's Olympia prep and we discuss the importance of diet and training breaks - how to do them, what to avoid in them, and the best ways to overcome some mental roadblocks you may find along the way. 

    We also discuss some of our predictions and expectations for this year's Arnold Classic IFBB Pro Bikini line up, giving our personal and professional insight as to what you can expect from the tail-end of this year's Bikini Division season. This is a tough and strong lineup, and we are dying to hear your thoughts.

    Thank you so much for your continued support! We are extremely excited to be back chatting with you all. 

    Please continue to submit your questions to both our official The Center Stage page @the.centerstage as well as to @carolaraujo_fitness & @ashlyn_ifbbpo personal pages.

    If you like this episode, please leave us a quick review and don't forget to subscribe!

    40 min
  • IIFYM... The Controversy Continues, Does it Fit Your Macros??
    On Episode 61 of the Center Stage we get back in the saddle with Carolina and Ashlyn. Ashlyn is still in Vegas and working away as Prep has officially started she gives away some of the changes to this prep and the things that she believes is going to make this one so much better than in the past. Carolina is living the life in her new Cali digs and enjoying changing things up a bit with her Brazilian Ju-Jitsu training which has provided another challenge for her to master. We dig into some listener questions about the ladies individual takes on an IIFYM style diet. Does it work? Is there a time and a place for it? Living life and having balance especially during off-season. We round out the show with a couple rabbit holes nobody expected so tune in... You can't miss this episode! These ladies bring a whole new dynamic from the perspective's of both Coach and Competitor. They have both really made some serious waves in the bikini division! Feel free to submit questions via DM on instagram as well @the.centerstage and be sure to follow the ladies directly @carolaraujo_fitness and @ashlyn_ifbbpro as well as the teams, @projectadofficial @professornutz @authenticdiva.online and don't forget the bossman himself @Joe_binley!!
    50 min
  • Episode Six Zero!!!! Gym Etiquette... Get with the Program!
    On Episode 60 of The Center Stage we catch up with Carolina and Ashlyn as Carolina is still settling into her new life on Venice Beach in California and learning how to "literally" kick some ass! While Ash is itching to get back on Prep for her next show after some much needed time off to relax, recover, and enjoy her life. Vegas has done her well and it's time to get back on track! This week we discuss Gym Etiquette, What does it mean? What are your biggest pet peeves in the gym. What makes a no-go gym? Then we break down some must have equipment and we may or may not discuss our favorite and least favorite gyms as a whole. We have a lot of fun and give some great insight into Gyms around the country as well as killer equipment you may want to source yourself, so Tune In NOW!!! These ladies bring a whole new dynamic from the perspective's of both Coach and Competitor. They have both really made some serious waves in the bikini division! Feel free to submit questions via DM on instagram as well @the.centerstage and be sure to follow the ladies directly @carolaraujo_fitness and @ashlyn_ifbbpro as well as the teams, @projectadofficial @professornutz @authenticdiva.online and don't forget the bossman himself @Joe_binley!!
    43 min
  • Hey you... Are you Coachable?
    On Episode 59 We catch up with out ladies who just happened to both be back in the same time zone again! Carolina has made it to LA and is loving the sun, sand, MMA Life? While Ashlyn is tossing down the cards in Vegas for a little vacation time! As we get into this episode we really focus on coaching... Are you a coachable athlete? What Makes a Coachable Athlete? What are some things that would make you fire a client? This episode we really dig into what it means to be a good client and then dive into what other role or roles a coach really plays in your progress. Tune in... This is a good one! These ladies bring a whole new dynamic from the perspective's of both Coach and Competitor. They have both really made some serious waves in the bikini division! Feel free to submit questions via DM on instagram as well @the.centerstage and be sure to follow the ladies directly @carolaraujo_fitness and @ashlyn_ifbbpro as well as the teams, @projectadofficial @professornutz @authenticdiva.online and don't forget the bossman himself @Joe_binley!!
    37 min
  • The Q&A Episode... All the questions we break em’ down!!!
    On this episode of The Center Stage we catch up with the ladies and bring them a very loaded group of questions. Ashlyn drops a bomb on us regarding the Arnold Classic, and Carolina is just chillin’ in the Windy City on her way to LA. We break down so much information in a short, but hard hitting show you’re not going to want to miss a second of it! All your questions will be answered, so Tune In!! These ladies bring a whole new dynamic from the perspective's of both Coach and Competitor. They have both really made some serious waves in the bikini division! Feel free to submit questions via DM on instagram as well @the.centerstage and be sure to follow the ladies directly @carolaraujo_fitness and @ashlyn_ifbbpro as well as the teams, @projectadofficial @professornutz @authenticdiva.online and don't forget the bossman himself @Joe_binley!!
    42 min
  • Gettin' Lit up in here... Cancun Adventures!!
    On Episode 57 of The Center Stage we catch up with the ladies both in immensely different places right now. Carolina is buried ankles to eyeballs in packing up her current place prepping for the move out to California. While Ashlyn has just returned from a Week of Gettin' Litty up in the City!! Just kidding, she hit Cancun for a friends wedding with her momma and did have as much fun as she should have. We follow her tales of late night debauchery in a foreign land (just kidding) and then we dive deep into bloodwork and what the most common markers are to look for as a competition coach and how you would combat those very issues. The ladies get into talking about their own experiences as well as some experiences of past and present clients to really round out this awesome episode with some fun and then some education. These ladies bring a whole new dynamic from the perspective's of both Coach and Competitor. They have both really made some serious waves in the bikini division! Feel free to submit questions via DM on instagram as well @the.centerstage and be sure to follow the ladies directly @carolaraujo_fitness and @ashlyn_ifbbpro as well as the teams, @projectadofficial @professornutz @authenticdiva.online and don't forget the bossman himself @Joe_binley!!
    41 min

About The Center Stage

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Welcome to The Center Stage where IFBB Bikini Pros Carolina Araujo and Jessica Dolias talk about all things bikini competition, fitness, nutrition, coaching and their own personal experiences in the IFBB Pro League!