Navreet, Shaun, and Peter sit down to discuss where it all started...with brief interruptions from our rehearsal space neighbors Check out the band @ www.facebook.com/dinograve
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The Confessions of a Bikini Pro Podcast is the only place where IFBB bikini pros share their struggles, strategies, stories, insights, and advice in a real, raw, and vulnerable setting. The goal of this podcast is to educate, inspire, and remind other competitors, athletes, or the every day gym goer that even the most elite professionals face hardships, health problems, mental obstacles, and other adversities. All show notes, time stamps, links, and information can be found on this page, ...
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Join hosts Brooklyn Leschyshyn and Natalie Smadis as they explore the scholarly and creative activities happening at MacEwan University with a focus on how faculty influence and/or incorporate students, teaching and the larger community into their projects. Each episode, Brooklyn & Natalie are joined by a MacEwan faculty member to dive into their scholarly projects and bring them to life. Covering topics from theatre, community-based research and advocacy to mental health, neuroscience and e ...
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NAVREET JOSAN; India’s First IFBB Bikini Pro, Integrate this with Your Life, Makeup Artist’s Tips, Confidence in a Bikini, What to Pack for Show Day
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Navreet Josan, becoming India’s first IFBB Bikini Pro in 2018 at Sheru Classic IFBB pro qualifier series. She began competing in 2014 at a time when there were no bikini competitions in India. She became the first NPC Bikini athlete from India. Alongside her passion for fitness, she has 17 years of experience as a…
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SHARLA PETERSON; Bikini Competitor to Wheelchair Bodybuilding National Champion & IFBB Pro, Pursue Against the Odds, Spinal Cord Injury, Gym Safety & Master’s Competitors Health Risks; SPECIAL FEATURE
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Sharla Peterson who went from bikini division to women’s bodybuilding division by accident. A lifetime fitness guru from teaching aerobics at age 16 to Reebok National Aerobics championship at age 19. She has 5 kids from ages 27 to 12. At age 51, she decided to start competing in bikini and finally do what she alw…
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KAYLA KRAUSS; Vulnerability is Toughness, Endometriosis & Adenomyosis, Healing to Pro, Overcoming a Limited Mindset
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Kayla Krauss, a dedicated health & fitness coach, and nutritionist with a passion for empowering individuals to achieve their health and fitness goals. She began competing in 2017 and won her Pro card at 2024 Universe. Her journey has been all about balancing mental, emotional, and physical health while pushing to…
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ALEXANDRA KOLLA; Pro Surfer's Road to the Olympics, Failure is the Beginning not the End, Not Taking Things Personally, Stop Fitting In
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro and Greek Pro Surfer, Alexandra Kolla. Her dream is to qualify for the 2028 surfing Olympics! She is also a professor in computer science and math at the University of California, Santa Cruz. She got her PhD at UC Berkeley in theoretical computer science. She was born and raised in Greece, but moved to California …
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VERUSHQA ANDRADE; Breaking Free From Bad Relationships, Mental Health Prioritized, Miscarriage & Loss, Self-Worth in the Work
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Verushqa Andrade, a former competitive dancer who was born in India and lived there for 10 years before moving to the US. She won her Pro card at NPC Universe in 2023. She is also a medical student, a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Air Force, a prep/ lifestyle as well as an NPC posing coach, and a personal trainer at De…
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JENNIFER LAU; Stage Fright to Confident, Defeated to Champion, Competing's Impact, Accountability, Stage Hair
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Jennifer Lau, a mother, navy veteran, business owner, stylist, and accountability coach. She started competing in 2022 and won her Pro card in 2023. She recently placed third at her masters pro debut at the Charlotte pro and top 10 masters at Wasatch Warriors. Jennifer talks about finding bodybuilding later in lif…
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BECKYN MICKELSON; Keep Promises to Yourself, Food Relationship & Fasting, Growth Strategies, Divorce Experiences
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Beckyn Mickelson who started competing in 2020. After her first show she knew she wanted to earn her Pro card but did NOT understand just how much work it would take. She won her Pro card at 2024 Junior Nationals. Competing brought out the drive she needed to not only achieve the Pro Card goal, but absolutely tran…
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DR. JESSICA WILSON Ms. Bikini Olympia Masters; The Truth Behind Getting Title, Mind Your Business, Put It On A Shelf, Identity
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Dr. Jessica Wilson, a returning guest who was actually on the 7th episode! Since then, Jessica won the tittle of 2023 Ms Bikini Olympia Masters. She is 42 years old and works as a lifestyle and posing coach, and is also a doctor of veterinary medicine. Jessica and I go deep on this conversation, so get ready! TOPI…
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BRITTANY SHULMAN; Humility And Gratitude, Prestigious Mindset for the Olympia, Demands of Prep on Family, Post-Partum Perspective, Martial Arts and Competing
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Brittany Shulman, a wife, mother, and former gymnast who works in finance. She started lifting after leaving gymnastics and two friends introduced her to bodybuilding. She competed in her first show in 2017 and then took a couple years off to get married and have a baby. She tried to return to the stage in 202, bu…
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MELANIE ALBINIO; Fit Life or Fit Moment?, Food Language, Prep is Healthy, Social Media Cleanup, Self-Coaching, Why Natty in IFBB?
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Melanie Albino, a 40-year-old natural competitor, who is a wife & mom, and an Elite coach for Team Elite Physique. She has been a prep coach since 2016 and a personal trainer for almost 20 years! Melanie first competed in 2012 and won her Pro card in 2019 after competing in 7 national shows. She has been self-coac…
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LAURA POSTOR; Running 4 Businesses, Childhood Trauma & Doula Work, Overcoming Heroin Addiction, Simple Posing
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Laura Postor, a mom of 3 and owner of four businesses. She first competed in 2021 where she earned second in open at the Night of Champions. At only her 5th show ever, she earned her Pro Card at USAs in 2023. She is a Certified doula and focuses on working with parents who have experienced sexual trauma. She is al…
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SAM MCDONOUGH; Being Queer, Physique and Posing Critiques to Consider, Complaining Constrains, Appreciate Today
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Sam McDonough, from Kansas City, MO, currently living in Sacramento. She recently earned her BA in Psychology plans to eventually be a Marriage and Family Counselor. Currently, she is a coach at a couple gyms and a Posing Coach for Bikini and Wellness athletes. She has been competing since 2017, first in the NANBF…
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MARINA MARKS; Healing a Marriage, Hunting the Good Stuff, Participate in Life, Is this Ship Steering me?
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Marina Marks, born and raised in San Antonio TX, who is married and has two children. She started lifting in 2015 but her competition journey began after the birth of my son in 2019 where she competed 10 months postpartum and took the Open Bikini Overall. Shortly after, she left for basic training and starting a w…
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CINDY VAN EMPEL-POPOWICH; What Every Girl Needs, Golden Eras Rooted like an Oak, Stop Doing This, Should You Do Masters and Open?
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Cindy Van Empol-Popowich, a 55-year-old who started lifting at 17 years old after she saw her first bodybuilding event in 1989. Cindy earned her Pro card in 2019 at North Americans. She been involved in every aspect of the sport from judging to expediting, and is currently the Director of social media for the Cana…
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TANYA JOHANSEN; Vulnerability in Friendships, No Pity Parties, Winning Strategies, There’s More in You so Go Find It
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Tanya Johansen, a kidney cancer survivor and single mom of two, who lives in Utah and works as a posing coach. She earned her Pro card at Master’s USAs in 2022, where she won the overall, and made her Pro debut last year at California Night of Champions. Tanya is coached by Aimee Delgado at Fit Body Fusion and pla…
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PHILLIPA FERREIRA; Bodybuilding is What I Do Not Who I am, Build your Metaphorical House, Grueling & Healthy or Red Flag, Relieve Pressure
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Phillipa Ferreira who started competing in ICN back in 2020 and turned pro in that federation in her first year of competing. She moved to IFBB last year and earned her Pro card at Nationals, where she placed first. She was the first Australian bikini athlete to win two state titles in one season, as well as the f…
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LISA JANE REID; Australian Road to Pro, Changing Federations, Joy in the Journey, Taking your Time
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Lisa Reid, a 32 year old newly crowned Bikini Pro from Australia who entered her first competition back in 2014 and was immediately hooked. Now, almost a decade later I has competed in 23 shows and her passion and love for the sport only continues to grow. She started in the Natural Bodybuilding federations first:…
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6 Years of Podcasting; Lessons, Mental Health Tips, Goals for the Show, and Reflections
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Today I celebrate six years of the Confessions of a Bikini Pro Podcast! Sometime I feel like it’s been longer and sometimes I feel like it was just yesterday! So much of my life has changed over the past six years, but the one constant has been the podcast. Join me today as I look back on the past guests, lessons learned, and what the future holds!…
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AMANDA LAM; Asia vs America Culture & Standards, Integrative Nutrition, Chinese IFBB Pro Couple Goals, Excelling in YOUR Passion
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Amanda Lam, from Hong Kong. She and her partner Isaac, are the first Chinese IFBB pro couple. She is the director of PUMP Personal Training Gym in Hong Kong and is also a transformation and Prep Coach. She is also an occupational therapist with 2 years working experience in the psychiatric department working with …
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S3E19 - The distinguished world of musical insects.
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On today's episode, Dr. Kevin Judge is back on the podcast! Dr. Kevin Judge, an expert in the field of crickets, discusses his research on how the European species Roesel’s Katydid showed up in North America. He shares how his fascination with singing insects led him to study their behaviors, including mating displays and competitive interactions. …
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PAMELA JOHN; Graves Disease, Grieving, Growth Mindset
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Pamela John, a certified personal trainer, strength coach, and nutrition coach, who started competing in 2012 and earned her Pro card at Masters Nationals in 2015 and has competed over 50 times! After the birth of my last daughter in 2000, her body went haywire which eventually led to a diagnosis of Graves disease…
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S3E18 - Student Research Day: Student Research Spotlight - Siera Roth, Navreet Gill, Jennika Kuruliak and Karalyn Mouly
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In today’s episode, we are joined by three student researchers here at MacEwan: Siera Roth on the history of the Valentinians, Navreet Gill on vampires and examining the novella Carmilla, and Jennika and Karalyn on presenting at the Unity Conference in Dublin. Find out more at https://research-recasted.pinecast.co…
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S3E17 - Small businesses and underrepresented entrepreneurs
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In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Albena Perglova in her research that explores whether entrepreneurship education can motivate more women to enter STEM fields as entrepreneurs. We discuss how Dr. Perglova's research focuses on underrepresented entrepreneurs, including women and social entrepreneurs, and how they can positively change their …
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CHRISTINA SANGGOR; Self-Love, Beautiful in Every Season, Break from Prep
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Christina Sanggor, a 27 years old who was born & raised in Houston, Texas. She started working out at age 19 while in college for her education degree. She decided to go back to pursue her passion of exercise science and will be graduating this spring. Christina works as a personal trainer and is a caretaker for h…
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TIANNA PISTONE; Posing Considerations, What is the Best Approach, Make the Decision, Lots of laughs, Should you Crossover Divisions?
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Tianna Pistone, who started bodybuilding at age 16 years and did her first show at 17 years old. She earned her Pro card USA’s in 2023 when she was just 22. As a young teenager, she struggled with underrating, always wanting to be the thinnest girl. She was inspired to start bodybuilding by her father, a former bo…
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S3E16 - Student Research Day: Student Research Spotlight - Karrissa Goulding and Dawson Hartman, Ashley Platz, and Kayla Friesen.
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In today’s episode, we are joined by three student researchers here at MacEwan: Karrissa Goulding and Dawson Hartman on the impacts of Alberta’s pension plan, Ashley Platz on cultural differences in book stores, and Kayla Friesen on how marketing can save lives. Find out more at https://research-recasted.pinecast.co…
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JANINE HERRERA; Thief of your Future, Master’s Category Labeling, God’s Purpose for You in Adversity
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Janine Herrera, a single mother to 3 amazing girls aged 10, 8, and 4. She is also an AGACNP-BC with a focus and passion for functional medicine. She has spent the better part of her life serving others, but was in need of purpose unique and personal to her, and she has found that in bodybuilding. In addition to be…
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S3E15 - Creative Chemists on creating a cleaner, greener future for everyone
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On today’s episode we had the pleasure of being joined by Dr. Roland Lee and Trevor Mundle. The two test our preconceived notion of the truth behind environmentally friendly products. Dr. Roland Lee and Trevor Mundle collaborate between the MacEwan lab and Green Tech, bringing together experts in chemistry, finance, investment, and sustainable prac…
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SAMMY JO; No More People Pleasing, Motherly Roles & Family Building, Taboo Talks, Suit Designing
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Sammy Jo, an online health and fitness coach & posing coach. She started competing in 2022 and earned her Pro card one year later in 2023 at NPC Universe. She has a degree in business administration and quit my 9-5 in sales job back in 2022 to pursue competing and coaching. She is also a suit stylist with Toxic An…
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CARRIE HENNESSY; Leaving an Abusive Marriage and Finding Love, Parental Guilt, Your Best Process, Competing as a Single Mother, Empowerment in Routine
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Carrie Hennessy, a wife and girl mom to a 18 months old and 13 year old plus a dog mom. She loves true crime podcasts, being outdoors and anything adventurous. She loves connection, laughing and advocating for women. One of her favorite quotes is “ If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, ch…
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S3E14 - Still life animation and art through a feminist lens
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In this episode, our guest is Elisabeth Belliveau, an artist who explores still life through a feminist lens. We will discuss her work as an artist, including her opportunities and global residencies. Elisabeth will also explain her moving image work, which includes animation, film, lenticular prints, mobiles, and traditional and digital forms of s…
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JESSICA DEXTER; Letting Go of Perfection, Self-Coaching Tips, Committing to Each Season
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Jessica Dexter, an online lifestyle/ bikini competition prep coach, who also offers posing coaching. She has been competing for four years and earned her Pro card at 2021 North Americans after coaching her self. Her bodybuilding journey has been her saving grace and she wants to encourage other women to have the s…
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MADDY MICHIELSSEN; Comparison & Female Competition, Eating Disorder on Stage, Health First Approach
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Maddy Michielssen, the CEO of Mpowered Fitness, who earned her Pro card at 2023 Nationals with the Overall win. She grew up a Ballet dancer with the Orlando Ballet before quitting at the age of 15 and took up weight training & wakeboarding. After a major accident, she put wakeboarding to bed and got into college a…
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S3E13 - Innovation in supply chain risk analysis and machine learning
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On today’s episode we talk with Dr.Parminder Singh Kang about Alberta and innovations knowledge mobilization workshop and strategic network development grant, as well as his work with his MITACS grants. We discuss how Dr.Parminder Singh Kang’s research is promoting student learning. Follow the link below for more information on Dr. Parminder Singh …
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AMANDA RIVAS; 'Ex Weeks Out' the Movie Competitors will Love, Authenticity with Yourself & Others, Childhood Impact on Personal Dreams
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Amanda Rivas, an actor, writer, filmmaker, comedian, and dog enthusiast. She is the writer & creator of EX Weeks Out - a film about bodybuilding and the strongest muscle of them all - the heart. Amanda competed in the NPC for nearly a decade with placings including everything from dead last to overall. Staying com…
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MANUELITA ACUNA; God's Glory, Columbia to America, Injured Athlete to IFBB Pro
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Manuelita Acuña, a 20-year-old from Colombia, who has lived in the USA for 2.5 years. A former member of the Columbian National Trampoline team, she retired after winning the 2019 National championships and sustaining an injury. Who her mom came to visit her in March of 2022, she realized she wasn’t in a good spot…
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S3E12 - The power of in service-learning for students, faculty and local community members.
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In this episode, we interview Dr. Theresa Chika-James, who shares her research and involvement in service-learning. Dr. Chika-James defines what service learning is and the benefits it offers to the community. We explore how involving community partners and business practitioners in academic programs can lead to positive outcomes for both students …
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JORDAN & DREW BRANNON; Everyone is a “Coach”, Trends of the Divisions, Honesty in Coaching, Balancing Marriage & Coaching
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Today I speak with Jordan and Drew Brannon. Jordan was born & raised in Tampa, Florida. She has her Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science from the University of South Florida, where she also met her husband, Drew Brannon. Drew is from Miami, Florida. Like Jordan, he also has his Exercise Science degree from USF. After college, Jordan & Drew opened t…
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CASEY MARSHALL; Bikini as an Overall Package, Power of Mindset, Putting Health First, Coaching Camaraderie
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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Casey Marshall, a coach of NPC/IFBB athletes and lifestyle clients for 13. She specializing in the overall package - presentation, glam, suit, sportsmanship and overall creating healthy happy athletes. Her team, Team Boss Bodies, has turned over 50 women pro and have had athletes win pro shows in masters and open. She is…
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DAVID DEMESQUITA; Functional Health, Balancing Hormones, Trusting your Coach, Truths about PEDs
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Today I speak with David DeMesquita, a functional health coach on a mission to “make lives better”. For the past 8 years, he has helped people from a wide range of backgrounds to not just optimize internal systems, but ALSO achieve their best physiques ever. He has worked with some of the top Olympians in the IFBB and continues to help athletes of …
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LEXIE MAITLAND; Building Community, The Optimal Prep, When to Work with a Coach, Handling Post-Show
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Today I speak with Lexie Maitland, a NASM certified CPT with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from the University of Tampa. Before online coaching, she was an in person personal trainer and has been a coach for Team ProPhysique since 2019. She competed for the first time in 2017 (out of a dorm room) and then took a few years away before…
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SEAN IRWIN; Hard work vs. talent, Embrace the Process, Rooting in Reality, Focus on Longevity, Being a leader
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Today I speak with Sean Irwin, a Bodybuilding Contest Preparation Coach, Lifestyle Coach, and Personal Trainer. He is also an experienced Bodybuilding Athlete associated with some of the top competitors and brands in the sport. At an early age Sean developed his passion for competitive preparation through various individualized sports that demanded…
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S3E11 - Investigating differences in learning in higher education.
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In this episode, we talk with Dr. Melissa Hills about ways to improve student learning experiences and create more inclusive learning environments for different types of learners. Dr. Hills explains the Universal Design for Learning framework, which helps educators design learning experiences that work for everyone. For more information about Dr.Me…
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We are back for our 3rd coach series and I want to preface this week by saying every coach I am bringing on is a professional with their own achievements, education, and experience. Many of them you will recognize as well-known names. If I could fit every amazing coach in the bikini competition world on the show, we would have a whole other podcast…
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DR. STEPHANIE ASHLEY WARDEN; Changing Coaches, Body Image, Take Inventory, Brand Yourself
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Stephanie Warden, who has been competing since 2018 and turned pro at NPC Universe in 2023, which was her 14th show. She made her Pro debut at the Hawaii Pro where she placed 4th. Outside of competing and fitness modeling, she is an eye doctor, a wife, and a coach, who will soon be launching a podcast with Lauren …
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MEGAN VAN VLEET; Staying Natural, Decade Long Dream, Be Ready for Yes or No, Say it With Your Chest, Professional Development
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Megan Van Vleet, a 39-year-old with a masters in Management & Leadership who has been competing since 2013. She is married to her high school sweetheart and currently live in Oregon. Before bodybuilding she did ballet, rode horses, and played & coached softball. She competed in 24 shows, including 13 pro qualifier…
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ANDREA LOCES; Under The Rug?, Diagnosis Dangers, Trust your Execution, Go Pro or Don't Go Home
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Andrea Loces, a talent acquisition professional at a tech start-up, who has her bachelor of science degree in entrepreneurship from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego. Originally from Palm Springs, CA, she earned her pro card at Nationals 2023 on the 3 year anniversary of the first check-in with her coach…
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S3E10 - Children's perspectives regarding social life with Dr. Noah Kenneally
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On today's episode, we had the pleasure of talking to Dr.Noah Kenneally about his research on relational approaches to children's rights. We talked about understanding early childhood communities and the politics of early childhood. Dr. Kenneally spoke about creating meaning in life and how meaning fits into influences in our communities. We discus…
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LAUREN KRALOVEC; Physique Pressure, Relationship & Life Goals, Breast Augmentation Pros & Cons
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Lauren “Lolo” Kralovec, born and raised in Oregon and currently lives in Boise, Idaho. She started competing in 2017 and turned Pro in 2021 at the NPC Olympia Amateur. She has competed 19 and first hit the National stage in 2019. Lauren decided to take 2022 as a long improvement season, before returning to the Pro…
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THERESA MENDOZA-CURA; First Show Tips, Dream without Limits, 7 year Road to Pro, Selfless Sport
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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Theresa Mendoza-Cura, who recently turned pro recently at the 2023 Muscle Contest Masters USA after competing for 7 years. She has been competing since December 2016 and has been working to earn her pro card 2018. She has competed in over a dozen shows and has worked to make the best out of the situation and used …
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