Where Were We?

In this episode, we're chatting about our fitness journeys and what we wish we knew when we started. We're sharing our insights and lessons learned. We also discuss the value of having the right coach and how early education in nutrition and resistance training can make a world of difference. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned competitor, there's something here for everyone. Join us for an honest conversation about growth, learning, and the power of starting early!

Join us in this episode as we dive into what could possibly go wrong on show day in bodybuilding comps - from unexpected makeup disasters to the chaos of travel plans, we're giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what really goes on. We've got some practical tips on how to handle anything that might go wrong. It's all about staying positive and having a laugh, even when things don't go as planned. Tune in for some candid stories and a good dose of humour!

We're so excited to bring you this episode and it's been in the making for a little while. Our special guest, Petrina Barber, shares her inspiring journey as a cancer survivor and fitness competitor. She discusses the challenges she faced during her cancer treatment, the impact of her diagnosis on her life, and how fitness became a crucial part of her recovery. 

Petrina opens up about living with a stoma, the daily realities and adaptations she has to make, and the importance of mindset and personal accountability. 

She emphasises the significance of nutrition and how it has evolved for her, as well as her experiences with training and competing post-cancer. 

Throughout the conversation, Petrina highlights the value of community support and offers advice for others facing similar health challenges, encouraging them to find their own paths to resilience and empowerment.

You can find Petrina, this incredible and inspirational woman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petrinabarber

Ali has gone back to the dark side for work - so we're discussing the return to corporate life and everything that comes with it and needs to be considered to get all the things done and still work towards achieving your health and fitness goals.

We reflect on a very busy month that was April - discussing travel, FMG Gold Coast and Dallas, the similarities and differences between shows as well as some of the cultural differences that are so stark.

Ella also shares the shows she's prepping for and it's exciting times!!

In this episode we discuss our experiences with owning dogs and dog sitting, including the challenges and joys of caring for different breeds. 

It's a little different from us but we have a huge love for dogs and spend a lot of our time with them so we wanted to mix it up and chat about them, their behaviour, training, and nutrition, boundaries, proper care at home and whilst away.

Well we have all the goss for you about the FMG International New Zealand show on 30 August 2025!!!

An unreal episode looking under the hood of what will be FMG NZ with Jess and Grainne, the directors and organisers of what's going to be an epic show. They've truly thought of everything with an athlete first lens and you get to hear all about it in this episode.

We cover the venue, backstage, sponsors, the host hotel, and things to do in the beautiful country in your down time surrounding the show.

Want to get more information?  Check out the below on how:

• To find out more and stay in the loop follow FMG NZ on Instagram: @fmgshows_nz
• Sign up to their email newsletter to get up to date info and first to know drops: https://form.jotform.com/250626363209051
• For any questions you can either:
  •  Email: [email protected], or
  • DM the FMG NZ IG page ; or direct message Jess or Grainne 
• FMG NZ web page: https://fmgshows.com/shows/new-zealand/

In this episode, we discuss the importance of having a will and the complexities that arise from family dynamics when dealing with estates. We share our personal experiences regarding wills, inheritance, and the challenges of navigating relationships during times of loss.

Some hard hitting topics that need to be considered are covered including the need for clear communication about end-of-life wishes, custody arrangements for children, and the emotional toll that death and financial matters can take on families. 

Today we go a little rogue and just share with you some of our pet peeves with the fitness industry ranging from things PT's and Coaches do that rub us the wrong way; how people get scammed to buy into fake fixes; influencer gimmicks and the misinformation that is out there.

If you've got any questions around anything you've heard or you are thinking of trying, let us know and we can try and help guide you on the right path where you don't need to waste any more time and/or money.

Also share with us any fitness rants of your own ;)

We've got a bit of a fun one and a catch up for this episode, plus an apt Would You Rather? question at the end.

Let us know - what would you rather do out of the choices presented?