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
  • BREE BURTON; Pro Card to Near Death, Relationship Lessons, Wedding Prep During Prep, Growing into Bikini
    Dec 6 2024

    Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Bree Burton, a mother, wife, & business owner. She is a licensed massage therapist, NASM certified personal trainer & NASM physique & bodybuilding coach, who also offers posing. She first started competing in 2021 and earned her Pro card at her 9th show and first national show at 2023 USAs. After taking a long improvement season, she is looking ahead to her Pro debut in 2025!

    TOPICS COVERED

    -being self-coached

    -dealing with emotions from a first prep to now

    -Sasha Fierce moment

    -her husband almost dying after her Pro card win

    -Is it me or is it prep?

    -balancing your physique

    -helping women have more confidence

    -bodybuilding and motherhood

    -bootcamps for competitors

    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 BREE:

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

    Website: www.breezefitcpt.com

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    5:38 deciding to go for a Pro card

    7:13 show day disaster

    17:30 growth from almost losing her husband

    24:43 her relationship with her husband

    31:31 getting married after prep

    37:24 working on feedback from USAs

    41:08 previous athletic experience

    43:58 learning about the body

    45:40 being inspired to help other women

    51:09 balancing competing, working, motherhood

    56:17 goals for the future

    63:05 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 10 mins
  • STEPHANIE ORTIZ; Emotional Regulation & Awareness, Pro Card Lessons, Finding You in Womanhood, IBS
    Nov 29 2024

    Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Stephanie Ortiz a 38-year-old mom and dog mom.

    She’s a health & fitness coach passionate about inspiring and empowering women through health, fitness, and self-love. She started competing in 2023 where she won her class at her first show, qualifying for her first national show. She then earned her Pro card at 2024 NPC Universe in Masters 35+. She and her husband own an online clothing store for bodybuilding athletes and enthusiasts called Muscle Strong PR.

    TOPICS COVERED

    -her competition season

    -goals in sport

    -food intolerances, IBS and FODMAP diet

    -mindset for prep and improvement season

    -feelings around improvement season body

    -creating relationships

    -competing as a natural athlete

    -perfecting your posing

    -the Pro 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 STEPHANIE:

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

    Muscle Strong: https://www.instagram.com/musclestrong_pr/

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    4:30 fixing your mindset

    11:40 working on yourself

    14:42 prep versus improvement season

    20:00 enjoyment of competing

    25:28 having a supportive partner

    29:16 plans as a business owner

    34:15 taking care of yourself

    37:53 becoming a mom

    42:05 competing with IBS

    53:53 evolving over the season

    68:55 the Pro mindset

    84:50 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 31 mins
  • 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

    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 7 mins

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