Confessions of a Bikini Pro

ZOEY ST. JOHN; Bodybuilding in Your 20’s, Natural Red Head to Blonde, Giving Yourself Grace Post-Show


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In today’s episode, I chat with IFBB Pro Zoey St. John, a rising star and natural athlete who made her mark in the NPC before earning her Pro card. Zoey took the overall titles at the 2024 Natural Ohio and 2024 Northcoast Championships, and went on to win the Overall at the 2025 Pittsburgh to earn her spot in the IFBB.

Zoey is a lifelong athlete with a background in volleyball, track, dance, cheer, and softball. Introduced to bodybuilding by her father, who competed in the 90s, she shares how the sport has shaped her physically, mentally, and emotionally.

We dive into her experience with disordered eating, the pressure to do everything perfectly, and how working with a therapist helped her redefine her relationship with food, fitness, and self-worth. Zoey brings refreshing honesty about competing naturally, finding your identity beyond the stage, and giving yourself grace through every phase.

TOPICS COVERED

-Disordered eating habits and mental health

-The importance of eating enough food

-Letting go of the all-or-nothing mindset

-Prioritizing recovery and rest

-Identity outside of bodybuilding

-Competing naturally in the NPC and IFBB

-Tools for self-awareness and grace

 

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoeystjohn_ifbbpro/

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

5:10 making gains early on

7:30 balancing the sport with friendships

9:58 working with a therapist

14:27 relationship with her parents

19:40 loving the sport

26:05 having supper going into Pittsburg

28:20 her road to Pro

34:11 tools to support mental health

37:55 being a natural competitor

43:10 plans for the future

46:20 adjusting post-show 

54:50 advice for competitors 

 

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