Ever wondered what it takes from a mindset perspective to turn pro, and BE a pro? Phoebes goal this year is to get to the Olympia stage, and the work that goes behind that journey requires a certain type of athlete and mindset. An interesting episode for those looking to succeed long-term in the sport and gain a better understanding and insight into what it takes.
A different type of episode today, just before recording - after nearly 2 years - I stepped back into an online posing lesson with IFBB Bikini Champion Charlotte Pickstock going through some IFBB, NPC, 2 Bros Bikini style posing and choreography. We talk through what I learnt in that session, my own insecurities and weaknesses as a competitor both mentally and physically, which might help you in your journey and progression in the sport.
Rosie Tarbuck is both a bikini competitor and NHS doctor currently working on the frontline. She shares her honest thoughts on why she switched to bikini, what her life is like right now, and much more. Also on this episode, you get to hear a little snippet of our dog mum voices ;)
Want to hear first hand from an IFBB Figure Pro their mindset, competing history and lifestyle? I chat with IFBB Pro Erin Thomson about all these aspects and more during the lockdown. A MUST listen for both bikini and figure athletes.
Want to know what makes judges place you higher, or not so high? The differences between federations, categories, and the importance of doing a pre-show run? I spoke to Abbey Willis GBO Bikini Pro during lock down as she shares tonnes of knowledge and experience after competing in over 6 different federations across the past 4 years.
In this episode, we spoke to Holly Davage, a bikini girl, KOMPAK athlete AND a clinical researcher about her fun and various experiences competing, her life having a career outside the fitness industry, tips for transitioning in between shows and stages of competing and more.
Helen is a self-employed beauty guru, an online coach and also a KOMPAK Athlete! We spoke about her competing background, leanness and condition, differences with NFMUK, how to successfully work with a brand long term and much more juicy bikini girl chat.
Danni Bosworth is not only a long-standing friend of mine, but she is also part of the KOMPAK Team as a sponsored athlete. Considering a lot of us are staying at home, we decided to make the most of the extra time and FINALLY get her on the podcast! We chatted about her competing journey, her posing shoe journey, her advice to competitors who are coming out of prep, and those who are thinking about changing coaches. We also touched on how she goes about working from home, as I know for a lot of you this is a completely new thing to be doing!
We all want to be productive all the time. We all want to tick the boxes and complete our endless lists to do. In this episode, I talk about various ways you can be productive for the long-term, how your key motivators could be impacting your ability to be productive and what my general approach is.
Beth Scott is a WBFF Bikini PRO based in Scotland.
Having competed in UKBFF, PCA and WBFF, she shares a great deal of knowledge and insight into her experiences having done both the bodybuilding and fitness/fashion side of the competing scene in this epsiode.
The all or nothing mindset is great, but how do you react when 'life happens'? In this episode, I break down the mindset you need when it comes to managing your prep, your state of mind and day to day life.
When we first had Alicia on the podcast, she was still at university and an amateur. 3 years later she is now an IFBB BIKINI PRO! We caught up with Alicia to find out what has been going on since then, and how she achieved her PRO status last year while having a demanding career in law. Before listening to this episode, listen to ep #2 which is when Alicia was first on the podcast for some context!
This episode talks about ALL the latest info and trends when it comes to bikini and competing. Content includes: colour and crystal trends, NPC/IFBB/2 Bros Pro styling, show day advice & logistics, swarovski vs glass crystals and literally so much more!
Soph Allen is an Australian fitness girl boss (in a nutshell). Having competed herself in WBFF and helped thousands of girls both mentally and physically. We spoke about her latest project (which was under construction at the time), her competing journey and why the mind is so important to getting everything you want out of life!
We delve into a variety of topics which a lot of competitors should be able to relate to, and also reflect on for themselves. With Laura being both a bikini competitor and someone who works as a Military Mental Health Nurse for the Royal Air Force while also being a CBT Practitioner, her outlook and perspective is definitely an interesting one!
In this episode, I wanted to give some insight and honesty into why the podcast went quiet for a couple of months. The actual no BS truth. I talk about the struggles I faced and how I’m starting to overcome them. From mental health. To the realities of business life. Relationships. And most importantly the relationship you have with yourself.
This episode is a MUST if you want to learn more about how these factors above can affect your mental and physical performance as a competitor. Luke Hoffman is one of the founders of The Muscle Mentors who specialises in optimal development for a range of athletes.
