Tune in to listen to our birthing experience. I share all the highs and the lows along with everything I did to have a pain-free experience. This is also the very first time I feature my husband Keith Chew.
Have you ever struggled with hormonal or digestion problems? In this episode we talk about all things hormones and diet related! Our guest Chloé Margraitner is an IFBB Bikini Pro from Switzerland! Over the past few years she has had such an impressive and inspiring journey to the pros. She has also had quite the health journey and has learned so much about wellness. Chloé is now working to get to Olympia and runs a team of seven that helps others pursue their wellness goals! Here's what you'll h...
Over the past few years she has put in hard work to get to where she is now and has learned so much along the way. She is on a mission to help other women show up for themselves and overcome fears and obstacles like she has! As we walk through her journey you’ll see what makes Mary Ann Parks such a strong athlete. In this episode we geek out on recovery methods that are going to help make you a better athlete, overcoming and working through serious injuries, ways to overcome symmetry imbalances,...
Do you struggle with self worth and confidence? Is your self worth determined by your accomplishments, appearance, possessions, and work ethic? Then you definitely want to tune into this episode. In this episode I talk about the Idealizing coping style by Dr. Sam Rader and ways to heal these parts of you as an athlete.
The bikini pro on the show today is coming with a unique story! She has only been competing for a year and a half, and became pro only 4 weeks after her first competition. Talk about motivation! She is a coach and working her way into the Olympia. During our talk, we dive deep into her story. The ups and downs, and overall mistakes and lessons that are learned in the journey of bikini competitions. Do you ever deal with people judging your journey? Or have you ever felt completely in shock when ...
Marisa Woo has a Bachelors's in Kinesiology from San Diego State University. So she kind of always knew fitness was going to be her life. She is now a full-time coach with Fit Body Fusion, an athlete, and she loves every minute of it. In this episode, we dive deep into the progression of her journey over the years, the strategies she has used to keep being successful, and all that has contributed to her success in the industry. You're going to love this episode! Here's what you'll hear: [4:30] -...
In this episode I give you full permission to stop doing these things in 2022. This is part 2 of a two part series. Working on your mindset? Well Then you're definitely going to want to tune in and use these tools and tips to help you strengthen your mindset as an athlete.
Have you battled whether leaving your corporate career to make fitness your career full-time is for you? I know I have! Jourdanne Lee is back on the podcast! So much has changed in her life in the last three years. Making fitness her career was the best thing that ever happened to her. Over the years, she has truly crushed it. Getting invited to the Arnold twice, going to the Olympia 2021, and now qualified for the Olympia 2022?! Her career has truly skyrocketed after leaving corporate. How does...
Have you struggled with having an unsupportive partner or person while in prep? Or maybe you have the most supportive people in your life right now. How do you navigate the sticky situation of unsupportive relationships and what does having that support really look like? This interview is with a bikini pro who is newly engaged. She is going to shed some insight on how to navigate both supportive and unsupportive people. She also shares with us her journey within the sport and the differences she...
I give you full permission to stop doing these things in 2022 as an athlete! Tune in for part 1 of this 2 part series. ----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links
We are bringing back one of the sweetest athletes I've ever met to the Bikini Diaries podcast! Originally from episode 112, Hope Harper is back with us sharing all about life after her pro debut. She has now experienced 2 years as a pro, placing in the top 5 several times, and even has a new coach. In this episode, she shares what she has done to improve and what her coach has done to help her excel in body building. Wanna know who she's currently working with and what life is like as a new pro?...
I absolutely LOVE bringing on athletes from all over the world, and today's beauty comes to us all the way from France! Allison Testu is honest, open, and holds nothing back about her journey. This last year has been monumental for her, from competing at her first Olympia, to qualifying for Olympia 2022, and now gearing up for the Arnold. In this episode, we talk a lot about Allison feeling the need to prove herself and her "revenge". I just know you are going to love hearing about her journey! ...
Dive in to hear real raw and vulnerable experiences I have had with the scale. Over the years my relationship has changed and now I am sharing with you some key things in my journey that has helped this become my reality. ----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links
Today's guest has had an evolution of changes during her competition journey, which lead her down an unforeseeable path. Her health took a dramatic turn for the worst, leading her to an identity crisis. Through healing, mentorship, and mindset work, Allison Vaeth was able to reconnect with herself. She was able to integrate her love for fitness and mindset, and she is now helping others do the same in her coaching business. I know you are going to be inspired by this bikini pro, as she leads you...
The bikini pro coming on today has been competing since 2012. She's a mom, wife, coach, and now our very special guest. In this episode, we dive deep into her experience being a new mom and dealing with all the sacrifices she made and the growth that came with competing and mothering at the same time. Do you believe that you can prep and raise small children at the same time? You won't want to miss her experience. Have you ever dealt with imposter syndrome? Feeling like you are not enough or wor...
In this episode we discuss the one thing you're missing in your posing routine, the thing that truly connects you to the audience, and sets you apart from all of the rest. Yes you guessed it , it's your mindset !! I teach you a wonderful practice to get you thinking about your personal story and what energy you want to give off while you're up there strutting. How can you tap into the true you and show that on stage?? Stay tuned to find out ----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and...
We have made it to episode 200! When I first started this podcast I wanted athletes to be able to come to a safe space to feel normal, to feel connected, to feel inspired and motivated. And I wanna say that I think we have done that! It's amazing to see all of the love and support from you guys making this podcast into something as beautiful as it is today. In this episode I have compiled many of the amazing messages and words of encouragement from all the phenomenal athletes. Putting this toget...
This episode gets JUICY! Today's bikini pro comes to us from the other side of the world, Australia. Not only will you love her story, but you will also love her accent. This beauty spent six years in the military. After finishing up her contract she became a bikini pro and full-time coach living on the beachside. What a dream! We go deep into her story of becoming pro, the closure of a past relationship, her experience going through therapy, and the huge role this played in her life. Life is to...
Ever wonder why no matter how hard you focus on improvement the progress is slow?? You feel you are doing everything, but results are not accelerating? This could be because you are experiencing and energy leak. In this episode I reveal 3 of the most common energy leaks we experience as athletes, why they are doing more harm than good and a 3 step process to overcome and redirect your focus and energy. After listening to this episode you are going to have so much awareness around whats holding y...
The woman coming on today literally lives her life by the philosophy that it's never too late to start. With only beginning her fitness journey in her mid-40s, then starting her competing journey in her late 40s, it's truly amazing to witness how much she has accomplished. She is a Master's queen winning numerous Master Pro titles in her career. Two in 2019, ten in 2020, and two in 2021. That's FOURTEEN titles!! Nothing stops her. She has a true passion for the sport, for growth, and for setting...
Happy Tuesday and welcome back to another wonderful episode! This episode is so good, I’m just gonna say that the honesty this women brings to us today makes it extremely easy to talk to her and want to be her friend. The woman coming on today has been competing for eight years, she recently landed in the top five for her very first time and it was a huge success for her. In this episode we bring back her experience with old coaches, PEDs, and how she has taken everything she’s learned to be the...
In this episode we chat about what you can start doing right now in your improvement season to prepare yourself for season. Many Athletes are on track during season, but then easily start to go off the deep-end once the show is over. Can you relate? If you find it difficult to stay on track or you find yourself having a hard time staying focused in your improvement season, then this episode is definitely one for you ! ----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://v...
We are coming in HOT with this episode as we bring back a former Bikini Pro guest to the podcast. Hannah Ranfranz was on one of our very first episodes over three years ago! SO much has happened since then. Today she will be sharing about her Olympia experience, the pressures she's had being a professional, the evolution of her relationship with food, body, and self, the start of her very new business, and how she's handling this improvement season. There have been so many wins for her since her...
If you have a dream that you want to achieve but you've been holding off because you feel you need to have it all figured out first, let this be the episode that motivates you and inspires a little bit of messy action. This bikini pro has a specific vision of herself living her best life. She has made some life-altering decisions that have helped lead her on the success path. She quit her job after only her second show with no plan at all to pursue fitness full-time. She is now a fitness model, ...
Want to work on your mental health and not sure where to start? Here are some helpful concepts to really think about in ways that you can enhance your way of thinking so that its helping you progress instead of staying stagnant. The concepts I introduce do not suggest that one way is superior, it only provides my audience with new perspectives to try until you find one that works. I will also be announcing the name of our son :) Stay tuned ! Want to join the Mindset membership group waitlist? --...
Our Bikini Pro today is only 23 years old and is currently the only pro from Austria. How amazing?! 2020 was such a monumental year for her. She turned pro and the very next day obtained her Olympia qualification. She then went to the O, traveling to the US for the very first time. She is another testament that dreams really do come true, and when you have your heart set on something you absolutely can achieve it. She had to overcome so many hurdles just getting to the O in 2021 and her story is...
Today you are going to absolutely adore our guest. She really opens up and gets raw and vulnerable with us. This is so fitting because the majority of us are in improvement season right now. Dealing with things like post show blues, finding a healthy balance with our nutrition, and so much more. In this episode IFBB Bikini Professional Vita Shtevnin keeps it real and shares with us her deepest struggles, how it’s not realistic to stay within 10 pounds of stage wait for everyone, and things you c...
Today we have a very special guest, IFBB Professional Daraja Hill is coming back to the podcast to share with us all about her Olympia journey! This year she made history being the first black women to place this high at the Olympia (#Queen). Her 6th place win opened up so many opportunities for her that she is going to be sharing with us, and let me tell you they are cool! We will get to hear all about her ride up until now, what she deeply struggled with during this time, and what helped her g...
Our guest today grew up playing allll of the sports. She says that her quick success was by accident (a wonderful accident) because she over-exceeded every goal she has had for herself. She began competing just last year in 2020, became a pro, qualified for the O, and just competed in her first Olympia 2021 a short few months ago. It's amazing to witness everything this woman has achieved. So how does she really feel about this quick success? IFBB Bikini Pro Ariel Barley is going to dish it all ...
Can you image competing for 30 years? If you just got excited to find out this is even possible then pull up a chair and get comfy because this story is truly amazing. The Professional I am introducing to you today debuted her journey in 1991. That was even before figure existed! She has competed in every category body building, figure, fitness, physique, and now pro bikini. Everything she has accomplished this year has been truly a miracle. After being paralyzed and told she will never be a fun...
