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Confessions of a Bikini Pro

By: Celeste Rains-Turk
  • Summary

  • 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. Host, Celeste Rains-Turk, dives into the parts of these professionals' lives that aren't always openly discussed in the public eye or on social media (You know, the stuff we tend to wonder about the most). The goal of this podcast is to educate, inspire, and remind other competitors, athletes, or the average gym goer that even the most elite professionals face hardships, health problems, mental obstacles, and other adversities. There are a wide range of topics discussed including, but DEFINITELY NOT limited to; post show rebound, health complications, eating disorders, mental illnesses, winning mindset, dealing with losses, judges feedback, approaches to the stage, life outside of competing, money, relationships, philosophy, pursuing passions, and SO MUCH MORE! All show notes, links, and information can be found on www.celestial.fit/podcast Make sure to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, AND REVIEW THIS PODCAST if you LOVE it as much as we do so we can continue spreading the message to people worldwide! And be sure to follow https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ too so you never miss an episode!
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Episodes
  • TIANNA PISTONE; Posing Considerations, What is the Best Approach, Make the Decision, Lots of laughs, Should you Crossover Divisions?
    Apr 12 2024

    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 bodybuilder.

    Outside of competing, I graduated college with a bachelors of science, majoring in homeland security, and is now in the Austin PD academy. She plans on making her Pro debut in 2025 or 2026. Tianna also offers posing coaching.

    TOPICS COVERED

    -eating disorder recovery

    -finding bodybuilding

    -DIY show day

    -taking time away from the stage

    -life outside of bodybuilding

    -benefits of intuitive eating

    -setting your mind to your goals

    -muscle maturity and time to build

    -division crossover

    CONNECT WITH CELESTE:

    Website: http://www.celestial.fit

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

    All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html

    CONNECT WITH TIANNA:

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

    Posing: https://www.instagram.com/tiraeflows/

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    6:27 how posing practice transforms you

    17:25 taking a long improvement season

    24:55 goals outside of bodybuilding

    28:34 transitioning to different styles of eating

    36:49 bodybuilding saved her life

    44:41 shifting her mindset

    49:00 feeling a responsibly on social media

    52:15 her dad’s experience bodybuilding

    60:00 wanting to be a police officer

    62:25 discipline to follow your dreams

    67:02 deciding to study homeland security

    70:00 life is too short to say no

    82:49 Feedback from USAs

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • JANINE HERRERA; Thief of your Future, Master’s Category Labeling, God’s Purpose for You in Adversity
    Apr 5 2024

    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 being a high school sprinter and cross-country athlete, Janine also danced ballet for 21 years.

    She started bodybuilding in March 2021, and competed in 2 shows before earning 2 IFBB pro cards at the 2021 North Americans. She most recently earned second place at the 2023 Masters Olympia Bikini! Along with Jodie Unger and Ashlyn Little, she is a co-founder of Team Alpha Aesthetics.

    TOPICS COVERED

    -being a Masters athlete

    -staying healthy and balanced

    -empowering mothers

    -competing at Masters Olympia

    -serving others

    -focusing on the future

    -leaning on her faith

    -coaching relationships

    -in it to win it

    CONNECT WITH CELESTE:

    Website: http://www.celestial.fit

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

    All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html

    CONNECT WITH JANINE:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ja9fit/

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

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    8:53 Masters success & Masters Olympia

    13:15 having a passion to pursue

    17:15 managing her time as a single mom

    22:20 staying focused and not stressing

    28:30 asking for help

    33:17 overcoming obstacles

    37:22 focusing on being present

    43:50 working with clients with ICU nurse experience

    49:18 coaching philosophies

    55:48 habits for success

    60:00 building community with women

    65:33 you’re never too old

    70:14 should you hide your age?

    76:55 being fuller and tighter

    79:10 bikini competitors are athletes

    84:30 future masters Olympia

    91:20 advice for competitors

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    LEARN MORE AND APPLY FOR MY 5 WEEK FOOD RELATIONSHIP HEALING & DISCOVERY COACHING PROGRAM

    FOR OTHER FREE RESOURCES, LIVE EVENTS, AND WAYS TO WORK WITH CELESTE CLICK HERE

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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • SAMMY JO; No More People Pleasing, Motherly Roles & Family Building, Taboo Talks, Suit Designing
    Mar 29 2024

    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 Angelz Bikinis and co-host of Bikini Things Podcast.

    TOPICS COVERED

    -struggles post show

    -food obsession during prep

    -the reward through the process

    -personal growth through competing

    -leaving a friend group

    -working towards goals

    -understanding your feedback

    -following your intuition

    -talking about taboo topics

    -being your own boss

    CONNECT WITH CELESTE:

    Website: http://www.celestial.fit

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

    All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html

    CONNECT WITH SAMMY:

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

    Website: itssammyjo.com

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SjXoXo

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    3:40 what she wish she knew before competing

    9:15 competing for longevity

    17:02 dancers, competing, and body image

    20:08 views of competing

    29:14 moving and changing your life

    33:00 becoming a step-mom

    40:40 competing and building a family

    44:07 goals for the Olympia

    51:30 the cost of competing

    55:18 leaving her 9-5 job

    60:00 being demonetizing YouTube

    72:45 building confidence

    77:40 managing her work flow

    85:00 acknowledging your accomplishments

    87:33 suit design with Toxic Angelz

    99:40 advice for competitors

    CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE FOOD RELATIONSHIP COACHING SERIES

    CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE POST SHOW BLUES COACHING SERIES

    LEARN MORE AND APPLY FOR MY 5 WEEK FOOD RELATIONSHIP HEALING & DISCOVERY COACHING PROGRAM

    FOR OTHER FREE RESOURCES, LIVE EVENTS, AND WAYS TO WORK WITH CELESTE CLICK HERE

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    1 hr and 46 mins

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