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
  • CARRIE GALLIC; Abuse and Substance Use to Freedom and Love, Competing with 6 Kids, Real Life Challenges
    Nov 22 2024

    Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Carrie Gallic, a coach, gym owner, posing coach and mom of 6! Fitness has been an integral part of her life since childhood. After nurturing that passion for decades, she turned my focus toward competing after her 5th child. In 2021, I reached her ultimate goal by winning her Pro Card with a Masters’ victory in Pittsburgh! She is a woman of faith, fitness, fashion and beautiful aesthetics. She has been a licensed aesthetician sense 2007.

    TOPICS COVERED

    -her start in competing

    -life challenges that led her to bodybuilding

    -struggles with drugs and alcohol

    -being a woman of faith

    -being a mom a six

    -teaching kids nutrition

    -serving women

    -competing in different divisions

    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 CARRIE:

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

    DNA Glute Lab: https://www.instagram.com/dna_glute_lab/

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    3:09 her childhood and its influence on her fitness

    14:27 leaning into her faith

    22:33 importance of family

    27:02 balancing bodybuilding and motherhood

    36:35 owning a gym & building community

    41:39 journey to pro

    49:16 feedback from judges

    57:04 love as an action

    61:57 advice for competitors

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

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • ARISDELSY CUEVAS; One Life and One Body, Holistic Habits, First Generation Graduate & Impact of Hardships
    Nov 15 2024

    Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Arisdelsy Cuevas, an online fitness coach who predominantly helps women live a healthy lifestyle so they look and feel their best. She has been competing for 6 years and won her Pro card at NPC Nationals in 2023. She lives in Las Vegas and is currently prepping for her pro debut!

    TOPICS COVERED

    -how she became a Pro

    -beginnings in bodybuilding

    -longevity and biohacking

    -being a former cheerleader

    -nailing improvement season

    -holistic health in bodybuilding

    -finding your support system

    -being abundant

    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 ARISDELSY:

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

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    4:45 loving the stage

    11:20 competing without goals

    14:45 road to Pro

    24:47 feedback after Pro card

    28:25 prioritizing longevity

    33:20 changing habits for health

    39:20 helping clients live more holistically

    49:04 having a supportive partner

    55:30 being a first generation American

    59:34 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 5 mins
  • JAZZY GONZALEZ; 3rd in the World, Undermining Achievements, Lowest Lows to Highest Highs, Representing Family Name, Finding Yourself
    Nov 8 2024

    Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Jasmine Gonzalez, a United States Marine who served 6 year active duty. In 2017, she earned her Pro card in last year of service transitioning from military to bikini pro. She qualified for her first Olympia in 2019, placing 9th. Between 2022 and 2023, she took a year a way from the stage to focus on her mental health. She qualified for the 2024 Olympia after winning the Atlanta Pro, and finally achieved redemption after winning third in the world at the 2024 Olympia! Jazzy is a competition prep and lifestyle coach, along with owning her own coaching business.

    TOPICS COVERED

    -her rise to the top and the drastic fall back

    -mental health decline in 2021 to 2023

    -going for redemption

    -perseverance and the will to never give up

    -breaking generational curses

    -biggest difference in prep coaching experiences

    -importance of having a clear, concise vision and approach to competing

    -macros vs meal plan on prep

    -training intensity and how it changed over her career

    -show selection strategy

    -what she wishes she knew when she started competing

    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 JAZZY:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jazzyfresh.ifbbpro/

    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@jazzyfreshifbbpro?si=h5MqOOA5lT8xtX2j

    Posing scheduler: https://posewithjazzscheduling.as.me/

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    4:01 her career, so far

    10:15 overcoming childhood and generational trauma

    15:00 deciding to join the Marines after high school

    19:08 prepping while in the military and going Pro

    28:21 getting serious about bodybuilding

    30:15 getting redemption and building self-belief

    36:14 What she wishes she knew at the beginning

    38:17 her approach as a coach

    42:34 Train the Trainer course

    47:01 tools for mental health

    56:33 how her approach has changed over time

    61:02 what the Olympia placing has changed for her

    65:36 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 11 mins

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