Got some feedback? Drop us a message! I'm back! I have missed you guys. In this episode we get into the knitty gritty of female health in bodybuilding and in particular we discuss the correlation between gut health and hormone dysfunction. I welcome founders of Balance and Body Diagnostics, Simone Maman and Angelica Lazic, who collectively have decades of experience in competitive and professional bodybuilding, functional health practice, functional diagnostics, nutrition and blood chemistry ana...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 34 min
Got some feedback? Drop us a message! This is a throwback episode which has been sat in the archives that we wanted to share. 12 months ago we were kindly invited to present at the Rock It Seminar in Manchester, UK. This episode is a recording of the full presentation Grace and Jade delivered on the day. We cover everything from our personal journeys, optimizing your experience as a bikini athlete, body dysmorphia, managing post show and so much more. We hope you enjoy this little bonus episode,...
Dec 01, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Got some feedback? Drop us a message! In this episode we welcome Mandy Nugent, owner of Black Ice Bikinis. Having almost a decade's experience in creating bespoke bikinis for athletes competing at amateur and professional levels in the sport, we couldn't wait to pick her brains about curating the perfect stage. In this episode we cover: - Mandy's experience in the sport and the creation of Black Ice Bikinis; - The development of the stage look; what's changed and how has the design and presentat...
Nov 10, 2024•43 min
Got some feedback? Drop us a message! Episode 60: this one is an emotional one and one we didn’t foresee. We wanted to share an important update with you all. An update we only felt was fair to share not only for the community we have around us both, but to recognise the journey, the growth and the transformation we have experienced over the two years we have committed to this platform. Grace has dedicated her all to the vision we had for this podcast and we wanted to celebrate everything she ha...
Oct 19, 2024•39 min
Got some feedback? Drop us a message! In this episode Jade takes on solo podcast to discuss our top Bikini Olympia predictions for this years Olympia. With Maureen and Jen now out of the Olympia, which is incredibly sad to see, we wanted to breakdown our thoughts in relation to what the top 5 placings may look like. We want to hear your predictions! Let us know your views, whether you agree or disagree with the thoughts, and let us know who your Miss Bikini Olympia 2024 champion is ahead of this...
Oct 11, 2024•25 min
Got some feedback? Drop us a message! Episode 58 is live and we welcome UK IFBB Bikini Pro and Posing Coach, Leonie West to the mic. Leonie is someone we have followed for some time and her time and experience in the sport offered a unique perspective we couldn’t wait to get into. Leonie turned pro, not once but twice in two respective masters classes and as an older athlete, we wanted to hear her insight and experience having had the opportunity to observe the sport through her own career. She ...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Got some feedback? Drop us a message! For Episode 57 we’re back with our UK’s own, Europa Pro Results and Review. The very last qualifier for this years @mrolympia was hosted here in the UK, giving one final bikini athlete the opportunity to get their ticket to Vegas this year. We also welcomed Tyler Mannion to the UK for the first time, giving each athlete the opportunity to collect invaluable feedback ahead of this year’s Olympia. In this episode we shine a light on the stand out physiques in ...
Sep 20, 2024•36 min
Got some feedback? Drop us a message! EP 56 Battle Up Productions Texas Pro Results and Review is now live on all platforms. One of the biggest shows in the IFBB Pro calendar and one of the few left awarding invites to this years @mrolympiallc so it was always set to deliver. A busy Bikini lineup with former Miss Olympia @isapecini amongst many other Olympian athletes, this was always going to be a masterclass. As always, we talk through the placings and athletes individually and provide our own...
Aug 12, 2024•37 min
Got some feedback? Drop us a message! EP 55 is now live and we had the honour of welcoming IFBB Bikini Pro and Olympian, Ariana Brothers on the podcast. Ariana returned to stage 3 years after her pro card win and blew us all out of the water. Her dedication to improving her physique in that time was evident the minute she stepped on stage but it was a pleasure to get to talk to her about her motives for taking the time away from stage and to discuss all of the other things that contributed to ma...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Got some feedback? Drop us a message! We sat down for a 1-2-1 solocast this week to discuss our views on managing external feedback and body image both in season and off season. This is a topic that has been raised by our listeners time and time again and we wanted to take the opportunity to discuss the things we have encountered, learned and implemented when it comes to receiving negative or discerning feedback and acknowledge how these scenarios might impact you as a person, an athlete and how...
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 26 min
Got some feedback? Drop us a message! Episode 53 is now live and we had the pleasure of taking a deep dive into female health in bodybuilding with @mads.raw This one was in the pipeline for a while and we are excited to share this episode with you all. It’s a topic we have been dying to dig into and one that we feel is incredibly pertinent when it comes to considering whether you wish to compete as a female. Mads has an outstanding amount of knowledge when it comes to female health and we could ...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Got some feedback? Drop us a message! Episode 52 is now live on all platforms and we’ve had yet another pinch me moment, welcoming @jamidebernard, IFBB Pro and founder of @fitbodyfusion to the podcast. This was an honour simply put. Jami has decades of experience derived from her own competitive accolades and in coaching athletes from entry level, through to the worlds very best Olympia athletes. Naturally we couldn’t wait to speak to her about her contributions to the sport, her expertise and h...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Got some feedback? Drop us a message! EP 51 Pittsburgh Pro Results & Review is now live on all platforms and we had the pleasure of inviting @marniefit It was a pleasure to have Marnie return to the podcast for the second time and having stepped on this very stage herself, we couldn’t wait to hear his insight. This is arguably one of the most competitive bikini pro lineups we’ve seen all year with 14 Olympian athletes competing on the same stage. It was an incredible showing from every singl...
May 18, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Got some feedback? Drop us a message! For EP 50, we had the pleasure of welcoming a UK’s leading bikini athlete, IFBB Pro and head of The Bikini Coach, Char Ellis @char_thebikinicoach. Char is well known across the UK for being relentless in her pursuit of her pro card and now, just off the back of her pro debut where she made a huge entrance and statement in the pro league - we couldn't wait to sit down and chat about her entire journey. In this episode we cover: - Her introduction to bodybuild...
May 15, 2024•57 min
Got some feedback? Drop us a message! For EP 49, we had the pleasure of welcoming one of the UK’s leading prep coaches, @amplified_nutrition head coach @jakewatts_amp Jake has a wealth of knowledge and a huge roster of both professional and amateur bikini athletes, this was an episode that was long overdue. In this episode we cover: - How Jake built the business he stands so proudly at the forefront of now, his commitments beyond bodybuilding and how he juggles this; - His approach to coaching a...
Apr 25, 2024•1 hr 23 min
Got some feedback? Drop us a message! EP 48 1 Bro Pro & 10x Ben Weider Review with @paulrevelia is now live on all platforms. It was a pleasure to have Paul return to the podcast for the second time and having spent the weekend in the UK to watch the show, we couldn’t wait to hear his insight. The standard across the whole show was something to be incredibly proud of and in this episode we talk through results, placings, Paul’s first impressions of how European shows differ from the USA and ...
Apr 12, 2024•58 min
Got some feedback? Drop us a message! EP 47 Arnold Classic Bikini International Results and Review is now live on all platforms and we had the pleasure of discussing the results with our fave North East lass and bikini competitor @charl_emilyy As always, a highly anticipated show which undoubtedly sets the standard for the rest of the competitive year! This show didn’t disappoint at all; from the physiques displayed to the showmanship each of the ladies showed and continue to demonstrate, it tru...
Mar 07, 2024•45 min
Got some feedback? Drop us a message! EP 46 is now live on all platforms and these guests truly need little introduction: 2x Miss Bikini international, Lauralie Chapados and owner of Iron University, Aldo Parades. Pinch us!!!! This was a once in lifetime conversation and we will remain eternally grateful for the time and transparency both Lauralie and Aldo offered up during this conversation. We cover: - Lauralie’s background, what brought her to bodybuilding and her career to date; - “Balance” ...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 35 min
Got some feedback? Drop us a message! EP 45 is now live on all platforms and we had the pleasure of inviting IFBB Bikini Pro, and Posing Portal Coach Beatriz Biscaia @biscaiapro Beatriz turned pro at 17, and qualified for and competed at the prestigious @mrolympiallp twice, all before turning 20. She has excelled in the sport at such a pivotal age, with her whole life ahead of her and we couldn’t wait to chat with her to discuss how she navigated that at such an early age. In this episode w...
Jan 21, 2024•1 hr 33 min
Got some feedback? Drop us a message! EP 44 is now live on all platforms and we’re kicking off 2024 with an industry known Coach - The Glute Guy and Inventor of the Hip Thrust, none other than @bretcontreras1! Bret is a pioneer, with a wealth of knowledge and experience - very few come close to his expertise, so we couldn’t wait a second longer to sit down and pick his brains on all things glute development. In this episode we discuss: - Bret’s background, how he became involved in the i...
Jan 14, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Got some feedback? Drop us a message! Our final episode of the year is live and it was a perfect opportunity to reflect on our year, to celebrate the success of the podcast and thank everyone for help make our dream a reality. It’s been a transformative year for us both and we are incredibly grateful for the year we’ve had. The highs, the lows and everything in between. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Jade and Grace The Backstage Bikini Podcast x Make sure you keep up with the podcast o...
Dec 22, 2023•54 min
Got some feedback? Drop us a message! This week we had the absolute pleasure of welcoming Bikini Olympian, @allisontestu on the podcast. Allison has been nothing but an inspiration to both Grace and Jade and we have each followed Alison’s competitive career from back when she was an amateur athlete, so to have the opportunity to sit with her and discuss her career, her recent decisions surrounding which division she felt she belonged in, was such an honour. In this episode we discuss: How Alliso...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Got some feedback? Drop us a message! EP 41 is now live on all platforms and this week we got to sit down and talk all things glam with @daniellespencer_makeup Danielle has been a leading MUA and stylist in the bodybuilding industry for as long as Grace and I have been competing. In this episode we cover DIY make up looks, dos and don’ts, tips, tricks and lots of recommendations to armour you with all you could possibly need to choose your stage glam. Danielle has a wealth of knowledge and with ...
Nov 27, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Got some feedback? Drop us a message! EP 40 is now live and we welcome Supplement Needs formulator, educator and pharmacologist @deanstm on the podcast. We have been dying to open up the floor for you all, to discuss the impact this sport can have on your hormonal health and fertility and we could think of no one better than Dean to throw ours, and more importantly our listeners, questions out for open discussion. In this episode we discuss: - What is meant by hormonal replacement th...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Got some feedback? Drop us a message! Our Bikini Olympia 2023 review is now live across all platforms, and Jade and I are sitting down to unpack the aftermath and all the electrifying moments from the Super Bowl of Bodybuilding! We're diving deep into the best physiques in the world, exploring their stage presence and the remarkable improvements showcased by the athletes. Also celebrating our 2023 Olympia Champ, Jennifer Dorie, who clinched the prestigious title for the second time! Our honest t...
Nov 09, 2023•50 min
Got some feedback? Drop us a message! In this episode we welcome @rachelvsymons to predict this years Bikini Olympia placings! It was an honour to have Rachel host this podcast with us. She follows the division avidly and has been a die hard listener and supporter of the podcast ever since it launched, so it was a pleasure to share the mic with her this week. With 52 athletes qualifying this year, the show will certainly not disappoint. It’s an incredibly competitive line up, made up of our most...
Nov 01, 2023•53 min
Got some feedback? Drop us a message! WERE BACK! And we have the pleasure of introducing EP 37 with former bikini competitor, Nutritionist, CBT therapist and one half of @theflourishing.society Charlotte Pickstock @charlypfit. We’re entering the latter end of the competitive year and with that comes a lot of challenges that a lot of competitors will undoubtedly face, so it was an invaluable opportunity to get Charly on to discuss not only her own experiences and the work she’s currently doing wi...
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Got some feedback? Drop us a message! EP 36 is now live and we had the sincere pleasure of chatting to 2x Miss Olympia and 4x Arnold Classic Bikini Champion, Angelica Teixeira. Yet another surreal moment for Grace and Jade; Angelica embodies everything that a true champion and icon of the sport should, and despite stepping away from competing since her last season in 2020, she remains to many, the bikini standard! In this episode we discuss: - Angelica’s background, how she got into competing, h...
Sep 08, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Got some feedback? Drop us a message! In today’s episode we are hosting a Sheru Classic UK Results and Review podcast and we had the pleasure of discussing the results with none other than Hannah Wares. This was a highly anticipated pro/AM show with amateur athletes competing for not only the pro card, but a chance to compete in a pro bikini line up the same day! We had some huge names from the European and UK bikini scene and we couldn’t wait to see which of the 24 beautiful athletes were going...
Aug 15, 2023•59 min
Got some feedback? Drop us a message! For Episode 34, we had the pleasure of speaking to IFBB Bikini Pro Emily Olivia. As a lifetime natural athlete, Emily is incredibly passionate about exhausting her natural potential in this sport, which is a message we feel has been lost over recent years in the pursuit of fast success. In this episode Emily covers: - Her competing background; her experience of competing in multiple federations and finding her home in the IFBB; - Her success leadin...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr
