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Update frequency:
every 17 days
Average audio length:
48 minutes
Guest interviews
Has sponsors
English
United States
202 episodes
since May 21, 2020
episodic

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Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Amber, a bikini competitor who shares her raw and real journey through five competitions. After earning 5thplace in her debut show, she faced the harsh reality of binge eating, grief, and a reverse diet gone wrong. Amber opens up about canceling a pre…

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Send us a text  In this episode of Cupcakes and Protein Shakes, I chat with Kelsey Raley, a competitor who shares her transformation story from stepping on stage with the NPC to switching federations and competing with the OCB. She dives into what she learned, what she wished she knew, and gives re…
Send us a text In this powerful episode, Samantha Scales opens up about her rocky start in 2017—cheating on her reverse diet, not taking prep seriously, and ultimately quitting halfway through because she couldn’t afford to continue. Now, years later, she's preparing for Nationals, sharing the…
Send us a text In this episode, Mandy Wescott shares how she went from supporting her husband’s prep to stepping on stage herself placing Top 5 at the NPC Ben Weider show in her first season. With a background in sports and ice skating, she mastered posing and leaned into discipline over comfort. L…
Send us a text  In this episode, we sit down with a truly inspiring athlete — a 40-year-old mom of four who chased her dream of stepping on stage after overcoming divorce, spine surgery, and major life changes. After an unsuccessful prep in 2019, she rebuilt herself mentally and physically, competi…
Send us a text Lisa Schurr has competed in 10 NPC bikini competitions since 2022—and she's just getting started. In this episode, she shares her biggest lessons, including: Why reverse dieting is non-negotiable Competing only against yourself The truth about realistic expectations for placing…
Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with a therapist who specializes in eating disorders. We talk about her personal struggles with body image and ED from her background in dance, and how that shaped her passion for helping others. We dive into why having a plan—before and after your show—is…
Send us a text 💥 Episode Summary: Before you pick a coach or step on stage, ask yourself: Do you truly love yourself? In this episode, we sit down with a seasoned athlete who's competed in bikini and wellness — now prepping for her fourth show. We break down the 3 must-haves for a successful c…
Send us a text Key Points to Cover: ✅ How Hormones Impact Your Prep – Understanding cortisol, estrogen, testosterone, and thyroid health. ✅ Common Hormonal Imbalances – How to spot red flags like fatigue, water retention, or stalled fat loss. ✅ Smart Training & Nutrition – Optimizing workouts a…
Send us a text 🎙 How to Start Bodybuilding & Step on Stage: Beginner’s Guide 🏆💪 Thinking about competing in bodybuilding but don’t know where to start? In this episode, we break down everything you need to know to go from beginner to stage-ready. Whether you’re new to lifting or dreaming of ste…
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