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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
  • PAMELA JOHN; Graves Disease, Grieving, Growth Mindset
    Apr 26 2024

    Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Pamela John, a certified personal trainer, strength coach, and nutrition coach, who started competing in 2012 and earned her Pro card at Masters Nationals in 2015 and has competed over 50 times! After the birth of my last daughter in 2000, her body went haywire which eventually led to a diagnosis of Graves disease. Along the way, she discovered that no matter where we are in life, most of us desire to be better than we are right now. Her specialty is helping women restore their bodies through proper mindset, improved nutrition, movement and hormonal balance and as a result they look and feel even better than they ever thought possible!

    TOPICS COVERED

    -overcoming adversity

    -holding commitments to yourself

    -becoming disciplined

    -Her recipe book- “Fit and Healthy Her”

    -being a long time smoker

    -fighting Graves disease

    -dealing with grief

    -coping through prep

    -advocating for your health

    -having a growth mindset

    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 PAMELA:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pamela.fit.for.life/

    Website: www.pamelajohnfitness.com

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    3:57 changes since reclaiming her health

    7:05 explaining Graves disease

    14:35 finding gratitude in the journey

    18:00 having complicated pregnancies

    21:20 her love for her mother

    25:19 how grief affects us

    33:40 understanding pre-grieving

    41:36 overcoming challenges

    44:44 finding a love for fitness

    47:30 be your own health advocate

    48:30 changing habits

    51:00 being married over 30 years

    56:40 things to master before competing

    1:01 milestones in competing

    1:02:30 changes in bikini division

    77:13 competing for reasons other than physique

    78:24 creating a recipe book

    84:39 advice for competitors

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • CHRISTINA SANGGOR; Self-Love, Beautiful in Every Season, Break from Prep
    Apr 19 2024

    Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Christina Sanggor, a 27 years old who was born & raised in Houston, Texas. She started working out at age 19 while in college for her education degree. She decided to go back to pursue her passion of exercise science and will be graduating this spring. Christina works as a personal trainer and is a caretaker for her mother and grandmother.

    She first competed in wellness in 2022, but switched to bikini in 2023. She switched coaches in August and went on to take overall in both novice and open bikini divisions at Battle of Texas in December. One week later, she took first in her class and earned her Pro card at NPC Nationals. Outside of the gym, she is a foodie and loves attending EDM music festivals.

    TOPICS COVERED

    -Mental aspect of bodybuilding

    -personal growth over the years

    -self awareness

    -past coaching protocol compared to current

    -future goals or aspirations

    -other hobbies such as raving

    -practicing self-love

    -patience with building muscle

    -raves and EDM festivals

    -goals to start her own company

    -willingness to change

    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 CHRISTINA:

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

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    5:09 starting in wellness

    13:25 finding fitness in college

    16:38 switching coaches

    20:30 being a foodie and a competitor

    25:30 changing your mindset

    33:00 loving your body in all seasons

    46:05 feedback and long improvement season

    52:35 keys to success as an amateur

    54:02 experience earned her Pro card

    59:25 enjoying raves and EDM festival

    66:10 growth in her relationship

    69:25 going back to school

    73:40 willingness to change plans

    77:40 being a caretaker

    82:50 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 31 mins
  • 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

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

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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 37 mins

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