The Refined Strength Podcast

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IG: @rachelsedwickifbb & @refined.strength.coaching

Where to find today’s guest:

IG: @raelyn.ruano 

Youtube: https://youtu.be/Q4A6SXkCi6g?is=1OJMZaqEV5Nvd8y_

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In this episode, I sit down with Raelyn Ruano to discuss her journey from calisthenics to bodybuilding and the lessons she's learned along the way. We dive into the realities of competition prep, navigating setbacks, and the importance of self-awareness, flexibility, and mental health when pursuing fitness goals. Raelyn shares how her experiences have shaped her ability to trust herself, adapt to challenges, and redefine what progress looks like both inside and outside the gym.

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Where to find today’s guest:

IG: @daniellameans @hybridgymla

Website: https://www.hybridgymla.com/

Missed the last episode? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/THsxZEnGRxE

Description: From powerlifting and rugby to competing at the highest levels of natural bodybuilding, Daniella Means joins us to share her journey and the unique challenges of competing as a natural athlete. She opens up about why trusting the process, staying consistent, and embracing the journey are just as important as the results. We dive into the mindset behind long-term success, the patience required to build a physique naturally, and the lessons learned through setbacks along the way.

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Want more wisdom? Check out the list of books that changed my life and helped shape me into the athlete, business owner, and person I am today: https://canva.link/booksthatchangedmylife

DISCOUNT CODES:

@axeandsledge RACHEL  —-- https://axeandsledge.com/

@thepridefoods RACHEL —-- https://pridefoods.org/

@KHCustoms RACHELS —-- https://www.khcustoms.com/

@Authentic_Aminos REFINED —-- https://authenticaminos.com/login-page/

@CuredNutrition RACHELS  —-- https://curednutrition.com/

@Aesthreadics RACHELS  —-- https://aesthreadics.com/ 

Ready to change your life? Apply to work with us: https://coach.refinedstrengthcoaching.com/application

IG: @rachelsedwickifbb & @refined.strength.coaching

Where to find today’s guest:

IG @austynrichardson @themostmuscularrealtor

Missed the last episode? Watch it here:

https://youtu.be/HP_s4yT-8LE

Description:

In this episode, Austyn and I have an honest conversation about navigating relationships, balancing work and personal life, and growing alongside your partner. From supporting each other’s goals to embracing the challenges that come with growth, this conversation is a reminder that building a meaningful life isn’t about having everything figured out. It’s about choosing to grow, communicate, and appreciate the journey together.

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Preparing for your next show day? Here is the list of my Show Day Necessities: https://canva.link/0ctlzwew2onpheb

Want more wisdom? Check out the list of books that changed my life and helped shape me into the athlete, business owner, and person I am today: https://canva.link/booksthatchangedmylife

DISCOUNT CODES:

@axeandsledge RACHEL  —-- https://axeandsledge.com/

@thepridefoods RACHEL —-- https://pridefoods.org/

@KHCustoms RACHELS —-- https://www.khcustoms.com/

@Authentic_Aminos REFINED —-- https://authenticaminos.com/login-page/

@CuredNutrition RACHELS  —-- https://curednutrition.com/

@Aesthreadics RACHELS  —-- https://aesthreadics.com/

Ready to change your life? Apply to work with us: https://coach.refinedstrengthcoaching.com/application

IG: @rachelsedwickifbb & @refined.strength.coaching

Where to find today’s guest:

IG @allison_ifbbpro

In this episode, I welcome IFBB Fitness 4x Olympian, Allison Kramer to the podcast for a conversation that goes far beyond the bodybuilding stage. We dive into balancing your career and finances while pursuing bodybuilding, prioritizing recovery and longevity, and thinking beyond the next prep or competition season. Whether you’re chasing the stage, building a career, or simply trying to create a life that allows you to pursue what you love for years to come, this conversation is a reminder to play the long game.

Missed the last episode? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/LGeipnqetkk?si=ldQEzYupnY9fonYi

Trusted products, activewear, and all my other favorites from amazon: https://a.co/d/0beM6flV

Filmed in the Sony ZV-1 —⁠ https://amzn.to/3SHEVhH⁠

Preparing for your next show day? Here is the list of my Show Day Necessities: https://canva.link/0ctlzwew2onpheb

Want more wisdom? Check out the list of books that changed my life and helped shape me into the athlete, business owner, and person I am today: https://canva.link/booksthatchangedmylife

DISCOUNT CODES:

@axeandsledge RACHEL —-- https://axeandsledge.com/

@thepridefoods RACHEL —-- https://pridefoods.org/

@KHCustoms RACHELS —-- https://www.khcustoms.com/

@Authentic_Aminos REFINED —-- https://authenticaminos.com/login-page/

@CuredNutrition RACHELS —-- https://curednutrition.com/

@Aesthreadics RACHELS —-- https://aesthreadics.com/

Ready to change your life? Apply to work with us: https://coach.refinedstrengthcoaching.com/applicationIG: @rachelsedwickifbb & @refined.strength.coaching

Where to find today’s guest:

IG: _savannah_joy

Website: http://joyfull-fitness-llc.square.site

https://youtube.com/@_savannah_joy?si=I0USE5yJtBkSYk-H

Missed the last episode? Watch it here:https://youtu.be/bYa_HrIEwBA

Description: In this episode, we sit down with 3x Bikini Olympian Savannah Watchman to talk about her journey in bodybuilding and what it looks like to balance her competitive ambitions with a full-time career in education. Savannah shares the importance of having a strong support system, creating space for both discipline and joy, and refusing to lose the fun and whimsy that make the journey worth it. We dive into what it takes to pursue big goals without allowing bodybuilding to become your entire identity, and why success doesn’t have to come at the expense of enjoying your life along the way.

Trusted products, activewear, and all my other favorites from amazon: https://a.co/d/0beM6flV

Filmed in the Sony ZV-1 —⁠ https://amzn.to/3SHEVhH⁠

Preparing for your next show day? Here is the list of my Show Day Necessities: https://canva.link/0ctlzwew2onpheb

Want more wisdom? Check out the list of books that changed my life and helped shape me into the athlete, business owner, and person I am today: https://canva.link/booksthatchangedmylife

DISCOUNT CODES:

@axeandsledge RACHEL —-- https://axeandsledge.com/

@thepridefoods RACHEL —-- https://pridefoods.org/

@KHCustoms RACHELS —-- https://www.khcustoms.com/

@Authentic_Aminos REFINED —-- https://authenticaminos.com/login-page/

@CuredNutrition RACHELS —-- https://curednutrition.com/

@Aesthreadics RACHELS —-- https://aesthreadics.com/

Ready to change your life? Apply to work with us: https://coach.refinedstrengthcoaching.com/application

IG: @rachelsedwickifbb @jessica.e.best & @refined.strength.coaching

Missed the last episode? Watch it here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/BGQ6z0M7E4b

Description here:In this episode, I sit down with Coach Jess to talk about a part of bodybuilding that doesn’t always get enough attention… what happens between shows. We dive into the strategy behind choosing when to compete, the value of strategically peaking, and why constantly chasing the next stage appearance isn’t always the best path toward long-term progress. We also unpack the mental resilience required to step away from the stage, embrace the building seasons, and stay connected to your goals when there isn’t an immediate finish line ahead. 

Trusted products, activewear, and all my other favorites from amazon: https://a.co/d/0beM6flV

Filmed in the Sony ZV-1 —⁠ https://amzn.to/3SHEVhH⁠

Preparing for your next show day? Here is the list of my Show Day Necessities: https://canva.link/0ctlzwew2onpheb

Want more wisdom? Check out the list of books that changed my life and helped shape me into the athlete, business owner, and person I am today: https://canva.link/booksthatchangedmylife

DISCOUNT CODES:

@axeandsledge RACHEL  —-- https://axeandsledge.com/

@thepridefoods RACHEL —-- https://pridefoods.org/

@KHCustoms RACHELS —-- https://www.khcustoms.com/

@Authentic_Aminos REFINED —-- https://authenticaminos.com/login-page/

@CuredNutrition RACHELS  —-- https://curednutrition.com/

@Aesthreadics RACHELS  —-- https://aesthreadics.com/ 

Ready to change your life? Apply to work with us: https://coach.refinedstrengthcoaching.com/application

IG: @rachelsedwickifbb & @refined.strength.coaching

Where to find today’s guest:

IG @darajaweid @jessica.e.best

Missed the last episode? Watch it here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/9pITzhIgF5b

Description here: Welcome to today's Squadcast! Join us, as we talk about what it really takes to endure and thrive through the harder seasons of prep. We dive into the importance of perspective, building resilience when things don’t go according to plan, and learning how to navigate challenges without losing sight of the bigger picture. Resilience isn’t about pretending things aren’t hard. It’s about developing the tools and mindset to keep moving forward when they are.

Trusted products, activewear, and all my other favorites from amazon: https://a.co/d/0beM6flV

Filmed in the Sony ZV-1 —⁠ https://amzn.to/3SHEVhH⁠

Preparing for your next show day? Here is the list of my Show Day Necessities: https://canva.link/0ctlzwew2onpheb

Want more wisdom? Check out the list of books that changed my life and helped shape me into the athlete, business owner, and person I am today: https://canva.link/booksthatchangedmylife

DISCOUNT CODES:

@axeandsledge RACHEL  —-- https://axeandsledge.com/

@thepridefoods RACHEL —-- https://pridefoods.org/

@KHCustoms RACHELS —-- https://www.khcustoms.com/

@Authentic_Aminos REFINED —-- https://authenticaminos.com/login-page/

@CuredNutrition RACHELS  —-- https://curednutrition.com/

@Aesthreadics RACHELS  —-- https://aesthreadics.com/

Ready to change your life? Apply to work with us: https://coach.refinedstrengthcoaching.com/applicationIG: @rachelsedwickifbb & @refined.strength.coachingWhere to find today’s guest:IG @michelle_mcnamee_ifbbproMissed the last episode? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/JvlAaD2tLLo?si=Y9DCuOH7qkg-Pxi2Description here:In this episode, I sit down with IFBB Figure Pro Michelle McNamee to talk about her incredible journey from firefighting and medical school to earning her place as a professional bodybuilder. This conversation goes far beyond bodybuilding. It’s about having the courage to change direction, staying committed when the path gets hard, and understanding that success isn’t just about what you accomplish. It’s about who you become in the process. If you’re navigating a transition, chasing a big goal, or figuring out what your next chapter looks like, this episode is a reminder that your path doesn’t have to look conventional to be meaningful.Trusted products, activewear, and all my other favorites from amazon: https://a.co/d/0beM6flVFilmed in the Sony ZV-1 — https://amzn.to/3SHEVhH⁠Preparing for your next show day? Here is the list of my Show Day Necessities: https://canva.link/0ctlzwew2onphebWant more wisdom? Check out the list of books that changed my life and helped shape me into the athlete, business owner, and person I am today: https://canva.link/booksthatchangedmylife

Ready to change your life? Apply to work with us: https://coach.refinedstrengthcoaching.com/application

IG: @rachelsedwickifbb & @refined.strength.coaching

Where to find today’s guest: @jessica.e.best

Missed the last episode? Watch it here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/BGQ6z0M7E4b

Description here:

In this episode, Coach Jess and I talk about creating structure that supports your goals, protecting your well-being, and building systems that keep you moving forward even when motivation isn’t there. Success isn’t built on motivation—it’s built on the habits and systems you come back to every day.

Filmed in the Sony ZV-1 —> https://amzn.to/3SHEVhH⁠

Preparing for your next show day? Here is the list of my Show Day Necessities: https://canva.link/0ctlzwew2onpheb

Want more wisdom? Check out the list of books that changed my life and helped shape me into the athlete, business owner, and person I am today: https://canva.link/booksthatchangedmylife

Ready to change your life? Apply to work with us: https://coach.refinedstrengthcoaching.com/application

IG: @rachelsedwickifbb & @refined.strength.coaching

Missed the last episode? Watch it here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/3Fq3nWLtZ4b

Description:

In this episode, I share how I went from competing to building a full-time coaching business. Making money as a bodybuilder isn't as simple as stepping on stage or growing a following. Sit with me to talk about the importance of patience, earning trust, continuing to learn, and creating multiple streams of income instead of relying on one opportunity.

Trusted products, activewear, and all my other favorites from amazon: https://a.co/d/0beM6flV

Filmed in the Sony ZV-1 —>⁠ https://amzn.to/3SHEVhH⁠

Preparing for your next show day? Here is the list of my Show Day Necessities: https://canva.link/0ctlzwew2onpheb

Want more wisdom? Check out the list of books that changed my life and helped shape me into the athlete, business owner, and person I am today: https://canva.link/booksthatchangedmylife