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The Women's Fittest PodcastResolutions That Stick: A Practical Guide to New Years GoalsSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode 185! Happy new year! Let’s tackle those resolutions with a fail-proof plan! Support the show by subscribing!! https://www.buzzsprout.com/711555/supportSubscribe to The Women’s Fittest podcast as new episodes drop every week. Your reviews are appreciated and truly matter! Thank you in advance for your efforts towards the growth of The Women’s Fittest podcast. Also find many of these episodes in video form on my YouTub...
2025-01-0226 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastThe Benefits of Backward Walking & What Would Healthy Me Do?Send us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode 184. In this episode I share some secrets of backward walking as I’m often asked about it when I’m at the gym. I also talk about the behaviors and mindset that get you to your goal and how it’s more beneficial to focus on those presently while reflecting on what you as a person who’s already reached her goal might decide so as to maintain it. If you want to become healthy you need to act...
2024-11-1732 minThe Women's Fittest Podcast5 Off Plan Diet Options to Help You Stay On CourseSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #183! One huge part of healing my food relationship over the last 4 years has been learning how to navigate off plan opportunities. With the holidays just around the corner (beginning with Halloween) now is the perfect time to practice learning how not to stray too far from your prescribed plan, so you don’t find yourself in a cycle of reacting to over reaching. Learning to make choices that fit your mental and physical health congruently is neces...
2024-10-0720 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastHealing Years of Eating DisordersSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #182 Healing Years of Eating Disorders. It’s been a minute since I’ve recorded a podcast but I’m happy to say I’m back and more focused than ever on helping y’all get healthy and fit. In this episode I recap the last few years of final healing with my food relationship and body image issues. I know this topic is relatable to many of you. I hope these steps help you too!
2024-09-291h 02The Women's Fittest PodcastBoundariesSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #181 Boundaries In this episode I share how healthy boundaries are necessary and very beneficial for your fitness goals. Especially if you’re just beginning, knowing where to insert a boundary versus following hard to stick to ultimatums could be the difference between adherence and quitting. 🫶 Much love! Debra Support the show by subscribing!! https://www.buzzsprout.com/711555/supportSubscribe to The Women’s Fittest podcast as new episo...
2024-04-1137 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastRoman Empire: Body ImageSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #180 Roman Empire.After a much needed break from social media in all forms I’m back on here sharing a trend I’ve seen quite a bit over the past several months on it about the Roman Empire. Apparently men think about the Roman Empire quite regularly, so, the question is, what is women’s “Roman Empire”. Many videos hit my feed with women talking about body image and I wanted to address this from both a p...
2024-03-1338 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastIFBB Pro Janessa Roy: Competing w/in a year of giving birthSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #179 with IFBB Women’s Physique Pro Janessa Roy.Janessa and I became instagram friends after several voice message exchanges while she was contest prepping and faithfully listening to the podcast while getting her steps in through outdoor walks (cardio). After learning she was barely a year post partum, I asked her to be a guest on the show. Truthfully she gives a very interesting and detailed perspective on competing so soon after...
2024-02-041h 15The Women's Fittest PodcastMythbusting Gut Health w/ Sarah Ford BishopSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #178 mythbusting gut health with Sarah Ford Bishop! We covered a lot of your questions and concerns with this episode! I’m super grateful to Sarah for the experience she’s gained and knowledge she’s invested into this topic of gut health. So much of our health is connected to our digestive system. Topics Covered:What is a healthy gutCleanses or detox Basics fo...
2024-01-1045 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastActing On Opportunity In 2024Send us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #177Happy New Year 2024! Thank you so much for your continued support of the podcast! I’m excited to spend another year with y’all. In this episode I reflect over the past year and talk about some of my goals for 2024. I know I’m not alone when I say it’s been a weird fog since 2020 and the break is over. Time to act! And to quote one of my athletes” I see nothing wrong with not sett...
2024-01-0138 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastInterview w/ Leana KaplanSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #176 interview with Leana Kaplan! If you don’t know her or follow her, do it now, you won’t regret it! And after this you’ll feel like her bestie!!Although Leana isn’t a pro, yet, she’s made big waves in the industry in just a few years and is a riot to follow on social media. Her gorgeous pictures and extremely muscular physique perfectly encompass a wild and enthusiastic personality. She’s like a...
2023-12-111h 19The Women's Fittest PodcastUn-Food Focusing Your Holidays and ED Recovery w/ Sarah Ford BishopSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #175 with Sarah Ford Bishop! This month we are trading in Mythbusting for some honest pre-holiday reflection. In the first part of this episode Sarah and I discuss how far we’ve both come in our respective eating disorder journeys as marked poignantly by the upcoming 2023 holiday. In doing so we share some of our best strategies for recovery from misusing food. We then share some of our best tips for savoring the holidays while reaching your respe...
2023-12-0345 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastIFBB Figure Pro Autumn Cleveland on Coaching and Being CoachedSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #174 with Autumn Cleveland IFBB Pro! Autumn is becoming more and more renown in this space as an elite coach and posing educator so this episode is a detailed discussion on coaching. Topics Covered:How to choose your prep coach What your prep coach cannot doAre you ready to be a prep coach In this episode (recorded way back in September) we discuss Autumns blog articles on coaching, her 2 shows and done Olympia qualification, plus lots of...
2023-11-281h 08The Women's Fittest PodcastHealing Unhealthy Food RelationshipsSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #173 Healing unhealthy food relationships.In this episode I share some tips for recovering from emotional eating. This has been a very focused journey since 2020 for myself and it’s wild to think about how far I’ve come. Most of the women I’ve encountered who are looking to change their physique are being held back by their unhealthy food relationship. I’ll continue to talk on this topic as I know many of you listene...
2023-11-261h 03The Women's Fittest PodcastInterview w/ IFBB Fitness Pro Michelle MensahSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #172 interview with IFBB Fitness Pro Michelle Mensah! @shellyfit_ifbbproRecorded way back in early September, I’ve been sitting on this one, and I cannot wait to share it with y’all. Michelle (Shelly) Mensah caught my eye last year when she graced the Olympia stage in the fitness category. He physique is phenomenal with exquisite stage presence. She’s absolutely eye catching everything just flows with her physique! And her fitness performances are out of this wor...
2023-11-151h 02The Women's Fittest PodcastOlympia 2023 Recap: All 6 Women's DivisionsSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #171 Olympia 2023 Recap of all the women’s divisions, with Sarah Ford Bishop! 1. Women’s bodybuilding @mzprettymuscle 2. Wellness @franciellemattos 3. Women’s physique @iamsarahfit3. Fitness @oksanagrishina 4. Figure @vytamin_c 6. Bikini @jenniferdorie_ifbbproSupport the show by subscribing!! https://www.buzzsprout.com/711555/supportSubscribe to The Women’s Fittest podcast as new episodes drop every Monday and throughout the week. Your reviews are appreciated and truly matter! Thank you in advance for...
2023-11-0737 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastOlympia 2023 Preview of All 6 Women's DivisionsSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode 170 Olympia 2023 Preview of all the women’s divisions. Sarah Ford Bishop joins me for this one and we’ll be back to do a recap after this weekend! Here’s a complete written list of all the qualified olympians in every division: https://fitnessvolt.com/2023-mr-olympia-qualified-athletes/1. Women’s bodybuilding 2. Wellness 3. Women’s physique 3. Fitness4. Figure6. Bikini Support the show by subscribing!! https://www.buzzsprout.com/711555/supportSubscri...
2023-10-301h 17The Women's Fittest PodcastUntracked Meals: How, Why, and When?Send us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #169 Untracked meals: How, Why, & When?In this episode I speak at length in reply to a clients concern of how to incorporate untracked meals in congruence with her personal specific goals. My intent with this pod is to define untracked/refeed/cheat meals and help the listeners evaluate and problem solve from their perspective according to their food relationship and with a variety of intended goals in mind . I c...
2023-10-2358 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastMythbusting w/ Sarah Ford Bishop: Are Seed Oils, Red Dyes, & Artificial Sweeteners "Bad For You"?!Send us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #168 with Sarah Ford Bishop! Sarah Ford Bishop is back and we are mythbusting once again for the month of October! In this episode we talk about the fear mongering of food on social media and what you actually need to look out for. Buzzwords like toxic, chemicals, “words you can’t pronounce”, organic, natural, and more are all the rage for shirtless, ranting, influencers in supermarkets. Is there any evidence for this concern? Is it hel...
2023-10-0342 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastThe Evolution of Life: an UpdateSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #167A lot has happened in the last couple months and I’m here talking about it today. Life is hard and nothing can prepare you for big events. And it’s so difficult to balance everything proportionately. Give yourself the time you need and then start the next thing. This is a vulnerable episode. I hope you can find a portion of it relatable. Love you all! Support the show by subscri...
2023-09-2252 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastInterview w/ IFBB Bikini Pro India Paulino: The Stage Will Always Be ThereSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #166 Interview with IFBB bikini pro India Paulino!This chat was incredible to say the least. India is an unreal human being and it was such a pleasure to have been a fan for so long and to be able to watch her over the last almost decade winning, stepping away to have her son, and then come back to compete just 7 months after giving birth! Fast forward 4 years later, she’s again competing and quickl...
2023-09-111h 04The Women's Fittest PodcastMythbusting w/ Sarah Ford Bishop: Measures of a Good Workout, Physique Progress Markers, & Muscle ConfusionSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #165 with Sarah Ford Bishop! Sarah Ford Bishop is back and we are mythbusting once again for the month of September! In this episode we begin by talking about how to verbalize a goal and make it specific (SMART). We then delve into 3 common myths that can prevent you from reaching your goals explaining why these aren’t the most accurate measures of progress. Lots of positive energy in this one! Thanks Sarah! Topi...
2023-09-0547 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastAdding “Dollars” to Your Health BankSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #164. In this episode I answer the question “How do you stay motivated”? The answer is really in the big picture.When you can’t do things consistently, it’s very tempting to say “why bother.” But the key is to show up when you can and try to make a plan that is feasible for you to show up for. Notice I didnt say easy because it will still take effort. This is where the money in the...
2023-08-1939 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastMythbusting w/ Sarah Ford Bishop: Best Split, Rest Days, Waist Trainers, & Cycle Syncing TrainingSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #163 w/ Sarah Ford Bishop! We are doing our monthly mythbustjng and this episode is a little more training focused.Topics covered:Do you need to train 6-7 days a week to reap benefits? Training split options depending on level, goals, and time commitment. No days off!! The importance of rest days. Can you spot reduce fat and do waist trainers shrink your waist? Could you benefit from the current trend of cycle synci...
2023-08-0152 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastInterview w/ IFBB Pro Ashley Lakomowski: It's Deeper Than BodybuildingSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #162 interview with IFBB Figure Pro Ashley Lakomowski! Where do I begin? This was such a joy to dive so deep into the mind of Ashley. She has so much substance and her opinions and perspectives are refreshing and relatable. We spent the first 45 minutes just chatting and sharing back and forth a lot about the meaning and discovery behind what made her her and me me, and the “interview” doesn’t really start until after that. 🙃 Felt like co...
2023-07-112h 38The Women's Fittest PodcastJuly Meal Plan & The Power of “No”Send us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #161 your July Meal Plan! A very summery 2038 calories 170gP 244gC 48gF . This plan includes s’mores, corn on the cob, and more! I begin this episode talking about the power of “No” and what a positive discipline it is to empowering you and keeping you aligned with your goals. Also mentioned the new instagram “Threads” and my thoughts on that. Snd my contemplation on a question posed on Threads: What characteristic do you admire most in another human? Hmmm …
2023-07-0948 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastMythbusting Popular Fitness Fads/Trends w/ Sarah Ford BishopSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #160 with Sarah Ford Bishop!Sarah is back on the show and we’re keeping it real, per usual. Look forward to routine monthly episodes where we discuss common/popular fitness trends, fads, or methods and find out what might be helpful or applicable and relevant to you and your goals. Our goal is to help you decipher what is or is not worth your energy and what may be helpful for you to know. As always we a...
2023-07-0246 minThe Women's Fittest Podcast3 Ways to Break Through Fat Loss PlateausSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #159! After a much needed break I’m back to your regularly scheduled programming. Moving forward I’ll likely break away for June and December! Thanks to so many of you who kept downloads coming by going back and listening to past episodes. I’m excited for future content!In this shorter episode I share 3 very important variables for successful fitness progression. Even if you’re just getting started, focusing on these 3 key factors should not only help keep...
2023-06-2134 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastMay Meal Plan & Eustress versus DistressSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #158 your May Meal Plan! It is a sample diet of delicious meals/recipes tallying 1718 calories 171gP 187gC 37gF. If you’d like the written pdf shoot me an email to Debra at buffcake22@gmail.com and Venmo Debra-Terpstra $10 and I’ll send it right out! In this episode I also talk why we do hard things referencing distress versus eustress. I share that I’ll be emceeing the Grand Rapids Bodybuilding Championships Saturday May 20. Hope to...
2023-05-1345 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastIFBB Pro Autumn Cleveland on Bodybuilding, Posing, Coaching, & LifeSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #156 an amazing chat with IFBB Pro Autumn Cleveland! So grateful to Autumn for showing up a second time to provide so much helpful insight, encouragement, inspiration, and practical advice for listeners on a variety of topics related to bodybuilding. She is a prep and posing coach and has become quite renown in these realms. Her posing course is essential for anyone serious about competing. Autumn is kind & thoughtful, and humbly articulates herself with passion and grace about this sp...
2023-04-031h 51The Women's Fittest PodcastApril Meal Plan with Protein Cookie Dough Bites Recipe!Send us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #155 April Meal Plan with Protein Cookie Dough Bites Recipe! As my regular listeners know I’ve decided to provide you with a sample diet with all the macros and meals once a month posting on the first of each month. The goal is to help you eat healthier, have a healthier food relationship, but also get ideas on what some delicious (and yes healthy) meal options look like. This meal plan is approximately 1836 calories 163gP 52gF...
2023-04-0242 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastSetting Yourself Up For Successful Contest Prep Part 2 w/ IFBB Pro Brooke WalkerSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #154 Part 2 of Before you step on stage: Setting yourself up for contest prep success with IFBB Pro and Olympian Brooke Walker! Such a fun chat!! Enjoy! Topics covered: CoachingWeight loss versus fat loss Genetics An honest physique assessment evaluation is priceless Weighing health risks/rewards in competing Masters classes competition Expenses: show fees, coaches, suit, hair, tan, makeup, and more You need a coach before you begin your prep and after the prep not just for the pr...
2023-03-271h 01The Women's Fittest PodcastBefore You Step On Stage Part 1: Setting Yourself Up For Competition Prep Success w/ Brooke Walker IFBB ProSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #153 Part 1 of Before you step on stage: Setting yourself up for contest prep success with IFBB Pro and Olympian Brooke Walker! Such a fun chat!! Enjoy! Topics covered: 1. Only fans (some light-hearted banter) 2. Why do you want to compete? 3. Should you compete when you have body image issues or food relationship issues? 4. Calories need to be as high as possible at the start of prep 5. Muscle is not built during prep (it’s hopefully maintained at most) and it has...
2023-03-211h 10The Women's Fittest PodcastBirthday Chick Chat with IFBB Pro Melissa Brodsky: The DetailsSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #152 Birthday Chick Chat with Melissa Brodsky! Happy 26th girl!!! This was another fun chat with Melissa where we talk about the intricate details to creating your best life. Bodybuilding has influenced all areas of our lives, especially by providing drive to better every variable. In this episode we discuss how to find meaningful relationships (especially girlfriends), doing what stirs your soul, communication, how feelings are fickle, delayed gratification, creating new habits, Melissa pre...
2023-03-141h 29The Women's Fittest PodcastRestful healing, Lent sacrifices, & Handling endometriosisSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #151In this episode I talk about this restful healing phase of my life and that what that application could look like for you if you notice “symptoms” of needing a break. Enjoying the view after you’ve climbed the mountain is your reward so take that time. I also talk about “fasting” for Lent and what that could look like for anyone trying to incorporate behavior change to better themselves for a structured period of time. This is the...
2023-02-2148 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastSeed Cycling Diet and Real Talk About DepressionSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #150In this episode I talk about depression and a recent bout of it I have pulled out of by the time this posts. But, I know this is a relatable topic and so I spill it about what can cause depression and some ways to get through. Secondly I’m sharing my current diet which has seed cycling (for optimal hormone health) incorporated in it. This is the beginning of a monthly podcast where I wil...
2023-02-141h 08The Women's Fittest PodcastIFBB Fitness Pro Jaclyn Baker: Dance, Diet Culture, and Chasing Your DreamsSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #149 interview with IFBB Fitness Pro Jaclyn Baker! Honestly had the best time chatting with Jaclyn she is such a vibe! Coming from a tremendous athletic background rooted in dance performance it is no wonder her personality shines so large on the pro stage, but also her personal presentation is straight fire. She’s just lovely! On stage Jaclyn moves with the grace of a dancer and the power and athleticism of a bodybuilder. This...
2023-01-2950 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastInterview with IFBB Pro Loren Calderoni: Cheezits to ChickenSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #147 interview with brand new IFBB Figure pro 26 year-old Loren Calderoni. This was a super fun episode with Loren talking about her recent pro card win (in July 2022 at the Universe) and her quick climb from complete beginner, to pro in two years! Loren is now well into her off-season (up 20+ pounds) and still looking at possibly 6 more months of building to compete on the pro level this fall in her pro debut. She als...
2023-01-1745 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastNever Miss A Workout!Send us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #146 Never miss a workout! One of my biggest struggles over the last couple of years has been adjusting my training to my lifestyle while finding a balance with my goals. It’s very easy to skip a work out if variables aren’t perfect or things don’t go as planned, but what I’ve been learning and practicing is consistency with excellence rather than perfection while always striving for greater excellence. Hope this episode helps you learn t...
2023-01-0947 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastInterview w/ IFBB Fitness Pro Kate ErringtonSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #145 and we are kicking off 2023 with the delightful IFBB Fitness Pro Kate Errington. @kate.errington This was an incredibly fun chat, and in this episode Kate shares her journey into bodybuilding, talks about her unique job as a burlesque dancer in the UK, updates us on giganterboob (both her implants ruptured please check her instagram for the full story in pictures), and she verbally contemplates how the ruptures caused her to miss the 2022 Olympia, and then deli...
2023-01-0356 minThe Women's Fittest Podcast2022 Olympia Recap w/ Juliana Malacarne & Brooke WalkerSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #144 2022 Olympia recap with 4x Miss Women’s Physique Olympia IFBB Pro Juliana Malacarne and 3rd in the world in women’s physique coming right off the 2022 Olympia stage IFBB Pro Brooke Walker! So thankful Juliana could join us to discuss the top 5 in each women’s category! We obviously adore her and look up to her for leading the way for women’s physique! (There was much fangirling going on!) She still loves the sport a...
2022-12-261h 54The Women's Fittest PodcastChick Chat: Figure & Wellness Olympia LineupSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #141 and Marissa Andrews joins Me, Brooke, and Melissa for another episode of Chick Chat as we discuss the wellness and figure line up for Olympia 2022! Topics:How prep is going for Brooke and Marissa Where to eat at the Olympia What if someone is spicy at the gym? How big is the Olympia this year?!Who’s competing in figureWhat’s too fluffy in your off-season?Melissa is your social media hype...
2022-12-051h 21The Women's Fittest PodcastIFBB Fitness Pro Ariel Khadr: Youngest Pro Ever & 2022 Miss Fitness International ChampSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #140 interview with IFBB Fitness Pro Ariel Khadr!What a privilege to have a fun insightful chat with Miss fitness international, and the youngest female competitor to ever earn her pro card IFBB Fitness pro Ariel Khadr. This convo really flowed in a very genuine way. Ariel is bubbly and sweet and positive and sees the glass half full with logic and insight into everything. Truly loved this interview so much and grateful to her for sharing ti...
2022-11-281h 33The Women's Fittest PodcastNail the Basics: Optimizing Practical Nutrition & Health Strategies w/ Sarah Ford BishopSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast, this is episode #139 with coach Sarah Ford Bishop! I thoroughly appreciate Sarah’s combined knowledge as an educated evidence-based coach, and her life experience as a bikini competitor who’s gained 30lbs through bodybuilding and ED recovery. This chat covers everything you need to get started on your new years health goals —right now! Optimization is an often overly-used word and in this episode Sarah and I help refine and redefine it for you, the individual. Follow along as we discus...
2022-11-2155 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastInterview w/ IFBB Wellness Pro Marissa Andrews: Road to her first OlympiaSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #138 Interview with IFBB wellness pro Marissa Andrews! This girls character reputation precedes her and I’ve experienced her amazing positive vibes in person. Straight up, Marissa is an absolute doll!! Bursting with a dimpled smile and a heart made of gold you cannot help but love and root for this wellness pro. Speaking of, this is the road to her first Olympia after a wild and short ride of competing. So many nuggets of wisdom in this...
2022-11-151h 13The Women's Fittest PodcastChick Chat w/ Melissa Brodsky: Take the RiskSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #137 Chick Chat w/ Melissa Brodsky! This was a fun conversation discussing choices and much of what is internal about this sport and more the essence of who we are. Obviously there’s so much more to Melissa (and me) than just bodybuilding so it was nice to dance around that subject for a change and then tie it in at the end. I hope y’all get a window into us a little deeper than just bodybui...
2022-10-231h 28The Women's Fittest PodcastFirst Time Competing? IFBB Pro Kira Neuman & client Kelly Thompson share her journey to the NPC stageSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #136 with IFBB Pro Kira Neuman and her client/friend and first time bikini competitor Kelly Thompson. Kelly is a married 44 year old mother, cheer coach, and model who decided to begin a weight training journey in January of 2021 which lad her down the competition path. So grateful to Kelly for sharing her journey with Kira bringing her to stage which took 5 days a week of personal training for over a year and a half through a bulk and a c...
2022-10-171h 17The Women's Fittest PodcastPart 3: My 30 Year History of Eating DisordersSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #135 and part 3 of this whole story of my road to a healthy food relationship. In this episode I talk about my history of eating disorders beginning with diet culture of the 90’s, being an athlete my whole life, the variety of eating disorders I delved into, and even the struggles with contest prep and the bodybuilding lifestyle over the last 12 years. I’m super grateful for the sport as it pulled me out of a lot of the...
2022-10-1348 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastPart 2: Flipping the Script (Credit to Therapy)Send us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode this is episode #134 part two of my journey through 20lbs of weight loss and recovery from emotional eating. This was honestly a tough episode to record and share. I had emotional breaks 4-5 times that I did not edit out because I think being vulnerable and genuine is worth the risk and it’s who I am. The main takeaway of part two is that we are all broken and most will need professional help to change. I cred...
2022-10-1259 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastPart 1: My Journey Through Emotional Eating Recovery: Releasing 20 pounds in less than 2 yearsSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #133 and today I talk about my recovery from emotional eating and this journey over the last 2 years working on it. Through this process I’ve released over 20lbs going from 157lbs in January 2021 to 135-ish by September 2022. If you struggle with your food relationship this episode offers practical realistic advice that could be helpful for you. My breaking point after lockdown and what happened with my diet and training up until January 2021 which lead to th...
2022-09-2640 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastFollowing through, Being present, Controlling what you can, Cleaning up your environment, & Counting your blessingsSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #133 and in it I talk about a few mindset tactics for behavior change to reduce anxiety and be more successful in fitness and life.Topics:1. Following through 2. Settling on instead of for and restful healing 3. Being present 4. Cleaning up your environment5. Progression 6. Counting your blessings Subscribe to The Women’s Fittest podcast as new episodes drop every Monday and throughout the week. Your reviews are appreciat...
2022-09-1941 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastMele Branch: The NPC, Sponsorships, and Being YourselfSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #132 interview with Melanie Branch.Occasionally I like to have amateurs on the podcast because there are steps to becoming a pro and the NPC is definitely one of them. In this episode Mele and I discuss a variety of topics relevant to the beginner or even intermediate lifter/competitor. Such a fun discussion I hope y’all enjoy! Topics covered:Back story Body image and unlearning societal trendsPostpartum depression Her various coaches and what sh...
2022-09-1254 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastChick Chat w/ Brooke Walker IFBB Pro: Olympia Prep, Arnold Classic Controversy, & Who to Follow in Women's PhysiqueSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of Chick Chat onThe Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #131 with IFBB pro Brooke Walker! So grateful to Brooke for her time here always being so real and genuine when talking about this sport and her passion for it. Lots of great advice and content for the listeners this week, I hope y’all enjoy it! Topics covered:1. Life craziness 2. Reminder: Leaving us a 5 star or written review on Apple or Spotify is the best way to support the podcast in a m...
2022-08-301h 18The Women's Fittest PodcastEmily Miller: Competitive Bodybuilding & IVF for PregnancySend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #130 with Emily Miller.So grateful to Emily for eloquently sharing her and her husbands journey through infertility and IVF to now 11 weeks pregnant! Her story is obviously unique but also potentially relatable to anyone in this day and age. You never know what complications can arise because of this sport or just luck of the draw. If you’re thinking about having children or just want to know options and the process, Emily shares it all on th...
2022-08-2248 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastHealth is Wealth: Invest in Yourself with this Practical Fitness AdviceSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #127Topics:Couple common diet myths debunked Healthy food relationships Funeral food One of the biggest training mistakes I made at the beginning of starting bodybuilding I’ll happily assess your fitness lifestyle for FREE and let you know what you can work on by yourself Why purchasing just a program (from any good coach) without month to month coaching could be a helpful start Don’t hir...
2022-07-2657 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastA Heathy Base is Built on These Two BricksSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #126!In this solo episode I talk about the recent passing of my father and what living the “both life” looks like. Both celebrating and grieving while living and how we’re all doing this in one way or another. I share a few personal things going on in my life that have lead to opportunities with myself and my daughter. And finally I talk about the two fundamental bricks (IMO) that health and even bodybuilding is built on. ...
2022-07-1738 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastInterview w/ Sabah Syed: Pakistans First Female IFBB ProSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #125 interview with IFBB pro Sabah Syed! And we’re back and it’s such a treat to kick off the break with the incredible IFBB Figure Pro Sabah Syed! She is the first Pakistani Female IFBB pro and an incredibly mentally strong and wise woman. She is currently 4 weeks out from the Tampa pro. Y’all are going to love this interview!!Topics covered:Sabah’s athletic background...
2022-07-111h 02The Women's Fittest PodcastChick Chat: With which chick would you commit a murder?Send us a textThanks for listening to another episode of Chick Chat onThe Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #124 Melissa is 3 weeks out, Brookes allergies are on fire, and Kira is out spending the day with family! We really took the time to shine the spotlight on Melissa for this one as she's 3 weeks out and really in the thick of prep. Hopefully y'all can see how it feels day to day this close to stage on the pro level. Lord willing we'll get a good window into Brooke's prep as well when we get clo...
2022-05-302h 02The Women's Fittest PodcastChick Chat: Contest Prep for Beginners w/ IFBB Pro Brooke WalkerSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of Chick Chat onThe Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #123 On this episode Brooke and I talk about all things for contest prep beginners! Lots of informative nuggets in this one! Topics Covered:How much would you sell used underwear for? Everybody has a price lol My Kass Gillis jeans review Alan Aragon and his new book Flexible Dieting Contest prep for beginners… Purchasing NPC Cards and pro cardsHair and makeup and cost of competing What to expect of peak week Go to a show in p...
2022-05-091h 50The Women's Fittest PodcastKassandra Gillis IFBB Wellness Pro InterviewSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #122 Interview with IFBB Wellness pro Kassandra Gillis! What a pleasure to spend time with the gorgeous wellness pro who is definitely making Canada proud! This momma and business woman shares how she managed to climb her way to the top of the Wellness division while parenting and running her own business. Check out her jeans made for fit chicks called KG Jeans!! Fitted in the waist with plenty of stretch through the hips, butt, and thighs!! Hop...
2022-05-0247 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastChick Chat: HRT, Forever Pets, & Gym Pet PeevesSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of Chick Chat onThe Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #121Topics covered:First off there’s a bit of an audio sound quality issue going on so muscle through and we’ll watch out for that background noise next time!If you’re having trouble hearing, check out the video on my YouTube: Buffcake22Kira and I talk about our pets, hormone replacement therapy, food, gym pet peeves, and recent deaths in the industry. Mainly I talk about HRT for menopause and what I’m consi...
2022-04-271h 56The Women's Fittest PodcastIt’s my 46th BEarthday!!Send us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest! Happy Earth Day and it’s my birthday!! This is episode #120 and I’m here to impart some wise-ass BIRTHDAY old lady mom wisdom! LOL But in all seriousness, here’s about 8 things I’ve been thinking about, working on, and growing into. Milestones are always good times to evaluate life goals, progress, effort, value, etc. Maybe you’ll find one of these points helpful for you! Have the best day!! Subscribe to The Women’s Fittest podcast as new episodes drop ev...
2022-04-221h 04The Women's Fittest PodcastInterview w/ Meg Sylvester Cielen: Uncovering the Secrets of UK bodybuildingSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #119 interview with IFBB Figure Pro Meg Sylvester Cielen. Such an honor to be able to spend time with Meg listening to her speak about her journey and to pick her brain. She’s pleasant, humble, charming, and wise. This episode is packed with truly relevant info as we touched on several topics relating to Megs journey, particularly her current off-season growth phase. Loved hearing her perspective on all the variables that create a great athlete. Wishing you t...
2022-04-181h 14The Women's Fittest PodcastUpdates on Life, Hormone testing, and The PodcastSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #118 just some updates!Hi friends. Just a reminder I know I’m “supposed” to stick to my niche topic but I wear many hats so you’ll get all of me in pieces. Yes this podcast with be about bodybuilding but the host (that’s me) is a mom and so it’s not going to be completely unbiased. You can love me for it or in spite of it! Meanwhile, I love and appreciate y’all! Happy Easte...
2022-04-1653 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastChick Chat: Weird DM’sSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of Chick Chat onThe Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #116Topics covered:What’s new? Weird DM’s Do I sound like a man? Angels Competition Bikini Event attended by Melissa and BrookeFavorite suit colors and looking your best for show dayIs that a bird?What makes life meaningful Recovery methods Making the bodybuilding lifestyle as healthy and extended as possible Bath Chat? Mentions:@melissabrodsky@ifbbprokiraneuman@walkerbrooke@buffcake22@thewomensfittest@angelsc...
2022-04-111h 25The Women's Fittest PodcastInterview w/ Alix Small IFBB Pro: Remember Your WhySend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #115 interview with Alix Small IFBB fitness pro. I really enjoyed this time spent with Alix. She is delightfully positive and as real as they get! It’s always inspiring when one is able to redirect the negative energy of anorexia (or any eating disorder) towards a positive goal like being better in performance and take up earned space. In the episode Alix talks in particular about the challenges of off-season, bluntl...
2022-04-071h 01The Women's Fittest PodcastIt’s Easier to Stay Well Than to Get WellSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #113!I know It’s not something a lot of you think about. I promise you I never did, until I hit my forties and death and aging really reared it’s ugly head. No matter where you are in life it’s never too late to start to establish healthy habits and behaviors. In this episode I talk about some life events and things that you can be doing to keep an eye on your health so that...
2022-03-221h 21The Women's Fittest PodcastInterview w/ WBFF Pro and Dietician Holly Baxter: This is recovery from 15 years of disordered eatingSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #112 interview with WBFF Pro & Dietician Holly Baxter. If you’re not familiar with Holly Baxter this Australian WBFF Pro and evidence-based coach is providing incredible content on social media and finally thriving after a 15 year battle with anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. I had to find out how she beat it. This interview talks about the mental game food and body image has on so many of us into fitness or competing. Holly...
2022-03-1455 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastThe Legendary 4x Miss Olympia Juliana MalacarneSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #111 interview with the iconic legend IFBB Pro and 4x Miss physique Olympia Juliana Malacarne How much insight can we pack into one interview?! This interview was full of nuggets y’all are definitely going to appreciate, and I couldn’t stop smiling throughout, I was so star struck listening. Such an honor to chat with the beautiful and intelligent 4x Champion Miss Olympia Juliana Malacarne. So grateful for her time and sharing her journey from accomplishing one dre...
2022-03-071h 15The Women's Fittest PodcastChick Chat: Arnold Recap & Underwear storiesSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of Chick Chat onThe Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #110 and mainly an Arnold Sports Festival recap of winners. Watch on my Buffcake22 YouTube to see who we are talking about!Topics covered:1. Brooke had a flat tire so it’s just me and Kira and Kira’s doggos 2. Arnold Sports Festival recap 3. Lots of underwear stories4. Me and Kira talking about being retired and trying to diet and train and our ab contest 5. March 26 posing clinic @ifbbprolindacrossley @crossleyfi...
2022-03-071h 10The Women's Fittest PodcastChick Chat: The Arnold top picks, Fitness Sustainability & Your QuestionsSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of Chick Chat onThe Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #109Topics covered:Discussing Arnold Sports Festival picks and sidebar talking about how there’s no women’s physique or women’s bodybuilding this year. Most worthless exercises in general or ones that you don’t connect with.Importance of compound exercise Do you train abs?Are barbell hip thrusts necessary?Why am I not seeing results?Should you train a sore muscle?Worst date you’ve ever been onWho are some of your favorite pro a...
2022-02-281h 38The Women's Fittest PodcastInterview with IFBB Pro Lyssa Rey: Navigating Who You Are & BodybuildingSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #108This interview with IFBB pro Lyssa Rey was such a treat because she is so full of joy. In this convo we delve pretty deep into what it is to be human and the struggles so many of us have but so often don’t share out loud. Do you learn differently than most people? Do you have ADHD? Do you have to limit your social media time? Do you like learning abou...
2022-02-231h 45The Women's Fittest PodcastChick Chat: I Blame Social Media.Send us a textThanks for listening to another episode of Chick Chat onThe Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #107Topics covered:Should coaches and trainers look healthy?What’s your favorite holiday? When are our birthdays?Backhanded compliments When did you decide to hire a coach for prep or off-season? Picking one according to your level of athleticism. Pros and cons to online coaching versus in person training. The problem with 6 week programLifting in the morning can depend more on meals and hydration rather than time of day. Should you do a...
2022-02-141h 35The Women's Fittest PodcastYou are here. Honestly evaluating your fitness goals beginning with where you are now.Send us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #105This solo episode was originally intended for the newbie and explaining the 5 basic pillars of fitness. (Nutrition, exercise, sleep, water, and stress) But, it turned into something I even found myself benefiting from. We can really get caught up in our excuses and the stories we tell ourselves. That we’re really working hard all the time and just don’t know which direction to go or we tried everything and nothing works in regards to our fi...
2022-02-071h 13The Women's Fittest PodcastChick Chat: What is the meaning of life?Send us a textThanks for listening to another episode of Chick Chat onThe Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #103Topics covered:Where’s Brooke?What’s Melissa been up to as she was gone last weekNew NPC rule that teens have to be 18 now to compete instead of 15What do we think about athletes doing only fans and other things men will pay women in the industry for Instagram engagement and reach being crapWeirdos on social media and blocking themDoing CrossFit for cardio Difference between a sponsorship and a ambassadorship Do you believe in...
2022-01-301h 53The Women's Fittest PodcastIFBB pro Tia Douglass: Making history and breaking binge eatingSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #102 and my guest today is IFBB pro Tia Douglass! There’s so much I need to say about Tia. First of all her tenacity for this sport over the last 10 years is absolutely incredible. Earning her pro card in 2019 and making history winning 4 first places two years in a row at the Baltimore classic in 2020 and 2021 in bodybuilding and women’s physique!! Who does that?! Secondly, but actually first, is that she’s just a beautiful person.
2022-01-2642 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastChick Chat: Margaritas and Things that get swabbed.Send us a textThanks for listening to another episode of Chick Chat onThe Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #101Topics covered and your questions answered:Thank you for the amazing reviews on Apple/iTunes!! Melissa is in Dallas and we missed her but she’s working hard furthering her career. Kira has a new Instagram! It’s @ifbbprokiraneumanIs 36 years old too old to begin training?How do we differ in terms of training styles?How do we deal with social media? (Managing negative/inappropriate comments)Who drinks alcohol?Do you need breast implants...
2022-01-231h 50The Women's Fittest PodcastInterview with IFBB Pro Autumn ClevelandSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #100 and I have an amazing guest to celebrate! Today IFBB pro Autumn Cleveland and I have an incredible chat and I’m so excited to share this side of her with y’all! Autumn has a very charming humility about her which makes her that much more fun to support. Her journey begins as an awkward teen being bullied for her twiggy size… spoiler alert: She won. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I...
2022-01-212h 03The Women's Fittest PodcastChick Chat: Everything Contest PrepSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is Chick Chat Brooke, Kira, Melissa, and myself are talking everything contest prep! This is episode #99 Topics covered:Our individual personal first time experiences competing Managing fatigue on prepAvoiding succumbing to cravings when you have a sweet toothFeeling like you’re good enough every time you look at your competition Feeling confident and natural with posing How far out do you start prepWhat’s your favorite division and is it the one you compete inPeak week strategy and manipu...
2022-01-161h 57The Women's Fittest PodcastInterview with IFBB Pro Theresa IvancikSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #97Such a pleasure chatting tons of practical information for health, bodybuilding, and contest prep with Theresa Ivancik! I tried to interview her about her journey- and it’s all here- but it’s speckled between stories of John Meadows and training principles, dieting and other tangents. No complaints from me this was a fun one with a lot of takeaways whether you’re just trying to get healthy, or relating on the competition or pro l...
2022-01-111h 26The Women's Fittest PodcastChick Chat: Can you spot my wrist curls?Send us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #96The Chick Chat crew is on and we’re talking everything new year new you! 2022 is going to be amazing!! From our own personal resolutions and to goals, to sharing our favorite practical and real advice for gym and diet starters and re-starters. Join IFBB Pro Melissa Brodsky, IFBB Pro Kira Neuman, IFBB Pro Brooke Walker and myself Debra Jean Terpstra as we share our everyday lives, at all levels of experience, and lots of knowledge, throug...
2022-01-061h 57The Women's Fittest PodcastIFBB Pro Brooke Walker is back and better than ever!!Send us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #95Happy New Year! Starting 2022 off with a huge bang chatting with one of my favorite pros and people IFBB pro Brooke Walker. This was an emotional interview as Brooke described how events of the past year left her heart both broken and full at the same time. This sport is not for the faint of heart and Brooke is as real and genuine as they come living every moment of it out loud. Lo...
2022-01-031h 03The Women's Fittest PodcastFinding balance: Diet culture/Health/Bodybuilding with Sarah Ford BishopSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! In this episode #92 Sarah Ford Bishop talk about the difference between health goals and physique goals and what it takes to achieve them, or what your journey could look like for either or both. Thanks Sarah for chatting with me! It’s always a pleasure to discuss topics and hear your perspective!Sign up for my weekly newsletter premiering December 2021: http://eepurl.com/b6uPd5Check out my Amazon link to shop what I...
2021-12-1633 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastChick Chat with IFBB Pros Melissa Brodsky and Kira NeumanSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! In this episode #92 we have a Chick Chat with IFBB pros Melissa Brodsky and Kira Neuman! It’s the first episode with more than one person and we will work on the dynamics of taking turns talking. Lots of great content was discussed and it was super fun! Look forward to these episodes 2x a month with a 4th spot in the group filled from a previous one on one interview. (Sort of a wild card spot...
2021-12-142h 02The Women's Fittest PodcastIFBB Pro Katie Beck: Fitness, Faith, Freedom, and the New Mom Life at 40Send us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! In this episode #91 I have the pleasure of chatting with IFBB Fitness Pro Katie Beck, and this is just the beginning. I’m so excited to share that Katie will be regularly joining our Mom Chat podcast (renaming to Mom Squad!) with Abbie and I. So this episode is your intro to her!! Katie is a 40 year old new mom of 9 week old JT (you can hear him at times) but also mom to 3 teenage step-sons. We talk a...
2021-12-051h 13The Women's Fittest PodcastInterview with IFBB Figure Pro and 5x Olympian Ivana Ivusic WilkinSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! In this episode #90 I get to interview the amazing IFBB Figure Pro and 5x Olympian Ivana Ivusic! Such a lovely and lively much awaited conversation!! She’s just one of those people you could talk to all day! Thank you Ivana, so much, for your time! I look forward to more of your realness about all things bodybuilding! Topics covered:* The evolution of bodybuilding/prep with social media and how competing/prep was before Instagram really took o...
2021-11-281h 15The Women's Fittest PodcastMiss Fitness Olympia 2021 IFBB Pro Whitney Jones is UnstoppableSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! In this episode #88 I interview the incredible 2021 Miss Fitness Olympia Whitney Jones. This 44 year old mother of two teenage boys and absolute powerhouse is so wise with life experience and perspective. I felt like I listening to a favorite teacher! Whitney grew up the youngest of three with two older brothers who taught her how to be competitive! After one run in figure she turned to the fitness division witnessing the performances and being wowed and cha...
2021-11-221h 23The Women's Fittest PodcastInterview with IFBB Wellness Pro Ashton PenneySend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! In this episode #87 I interview IFBB wellness pro Ashton Penney! This flight attendant literally flies by the seat of her pants living a very YOLO lifestyle. Her personality is absolutely delightful and she’s a terrific conversationalist. Ashton built her base from a phenomenal background with track and coaches in high school teaching her proper weight training. She also has a background in Brazilian jujitsu! By the time the idea of competing was presented to her she was all in!
2021-11-1550 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastOne takeaway: Suicide is Never an Option.Send us a textThanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! In this episode #86 I share the latest in life after a brief 2 week hiatus from the podcast. If you take away anything from this episode please let it be that suicide is never an option! I do not go into detail about what happened, but with the tragedy that occurred I did feel obligated to share why I took a brief break from podcasting and social media. The aftermath of such a tragedy is incomprehensible. You matter! You are val...
2021-11-1155 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastThe incredible journey of IFBB Pro Karina NascimentoSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of the Women’s Maximum Fitness Podcast! In this episode #85 I talk with the beautiful (now 49 year old) IFBB pro Karina Nascimento. What I thought was going to be an amazing interview about her bodybuilding journey, turned out to be that plus an incredible personal spiritual journey triumphing over severe child abuse, heartache from losing several loved ones, and pain and depression . Beautifully shared, Karina speaks of being put up for adoption at 6 months old in Brazil, and how she eventually landed in a children’s hom...
2021-11-011h 39The Women's Fittest PodcastEmotional Eating Assistance & a Timeline to Healthy Physique ChangeSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of the Women’s Maximum Fitness Podcast! Emotional eating is very common and it takes a lot of work and likely professional therapy to understand your behaviors and choices and learn new ones. In this episode #84 I share some tips for mindful eating and how it’s helped me heal my ill food relationship (emotional eating). Mindful eating is the preparation necessary for a positive outcome with a more calculated plan if you have a history of emotional eating or other disordered eating. I talk...
2021-10-2836 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastDiet Myths Debunked with IFBB Pro Hailey Wegner RDSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of the Women’s Maximum Fitness Podcast! In this episode #82 Registered Dietician and figure IFBB Pro Hailey Wegner is back (now officially an RD) to debunk diet myths with me! You’re going to love this one!Diet myths debunked: 1. Women need to eat 1200 calories to lose weight/body fat. 2. You need to do a cleanse or detox before you begin a diet to reset metabolism and prime your body for fat loss.3. Carbs make you fat/You must cut out ca...
2021-10-251h 38The Women's Fittest PodcastHow to achieve your ideal body with Coach Chanel ColetteSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of the Women’s Maximum Fitness Podcast! In this episode #81 I have an incredibly informative chat with humble and classy coach Chanel Colette. This down to earth, former bikini and wellness competitor, now coach and business owner, is living the bodybuilding lifestyle after age 35, and absolutely killing it! In this interview Chanel speaks thoroughly on many topics pertinent to women like: How hard work can beat geneticsThe many sacrifices of the competition grind Living the lifestyle post the stage and what that looks like and t...
2021-10-211h 43The Women's Fittest PodcastAmanda Almodover: Hospitalized for cutting and eating disorders, God and bodybuilding saved me.Send us a textThanks for listening to another episode of the Women’s Maximum Fitness Podcast! In this episode #79 I get to hear the incredible story of NPC figure competitor Amanda Almodover as we wrap up National Mental Health Awareness week. Christmas eve 2014 Amanda was released from the hospital. A moment she will never forget and a stay that finally got her the help she needed to live, after revealing her cutting addiction coupled with anorexia to her mother. Amanda’s story is amazing and emotional as she so articulately shares not j...
2021-10-141h 28The Women's Fittest PodcastInterview with Fitness Guru Jeana AragonSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of the Women’s Maximum Fitness Podcast! In this episode #78 I chat with the intensely charming Jeana Aragon! Jeana is a fitness guru (49 years young), mother of two wonderful teenage boys, and wife of 22 years to Alan Aragon, scientist/nutritionist and author of the research review site AARR. I’m so thankful for this interview! Through a variety of practical application suggestions, over and over Jeana answers the ever popular question: How do I live a healthy lifestyle and love it?
2021-10-111h 07The Women's Fittest PodcastHow to Prep Yourself & Hey it’s Olympia Weekend!Send us a textThanks for listening to another episode of the Women’s Maximum Fitness Podcast! In this solo episode #77 I talk generically about what contest prep looks like and lay it out a “cliff notes version” of how to prep yourself for a show talking more in depth about criteria for if you’re ready to prep or prep yourself. I linked two previous prep episodes that I mentioned below as well. I also emphasize throughout mirroring the similarities with coaching yourself for fat loss (health reasons) with contest pre...
2021-10-0739 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastInterview with Miss Olympia 1996-1999 Kim Chizevsky-NichollsSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of the Women’s Maximum Fitness Podcast! In this episode #76 I have the absolute privilege of chatting with Miss Olympia 1996-1999 Kim Chivezsky- Nicholls! We talked about bodybuilding, and what competing was like 20 years ago not just for her but for women. She shared how she and Chad met and how she was halfway through her first pregnancy before she knew she was pregnant. Throughout Kim talks about how proud she is of her boys! We talked relationships, family, business, art, diet, pre...
2021-10-052h 44The Women's Fittest PodcastThe Art of Slowing DownSend us a textThanks for listening to another episode of the Women’s Maximum Fitness Podcast! I’m retired from fighting for my life. In this short WMF episode #76 I share 4 tips to slowing down and being present in life while moving forward. Experience is a great teacher, but boy do you learn. In 10 years I’ve gone from being a ball of anxiety to managing my drive to succeed harmoniously with enjoying the moment. Much love,Debra Jean Sign up for my weekly newsletter premiering...
2021-10-0231 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastHousekeeping: Just some updates on the podcast and my life!Send us a textThanks for listening to another episode of the Women’s Maximum Fitness Podcast! In this episode #75 I talk about plans with the podcast for the future, how your feedback can help, when opinions matter, and my ultimate goal with this podcast which is helping ALL WOMEN and reaching as many women as possible in their prospective stages of life. I talk about the negativity of speaking openly and what I can control with interviews and my speech on this platform and what I can’t. Surprisingly my intentions with this...
2021-09-3057 minThe Women's Fittest PodcastQ&A: Chiropractic care, MFR Massage, Appetite suppressants, Pushing kids to exercise, and more.Send us a textIn the first 6:50 minutes you get an intro and an overview. I introduce “corrections” for the previous episode and a new series I’m calling “Craving substitutions series”. I also share a new podcast I just love called The Bible Binge. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bible-binge/id1347735219 Did I say it is hilarious? Yeah I said that four times. And it’s educational. (6:50) Corrections from last weeks podcast.(8:20) Why you need to learn a lat spread if you train with weights.(12:00) Chiropractic care and MFR massage. Benef...
2020-02-061h 00The Women's Fittest PodcastTraining through injury, sickness & periods. Oh My!Send us a textIn the first minutes 52 minutes I talk about ALL my experiences with injuries, what I did to recover from them and pinpointing why each injury happened. This is very important and applicable for anyone. I cover things like stressful jobs, overtraining, and genetics. 1. Herniated disc in my neck 2. Torn labrum in my left shoulder resulting in rotator cuff surgery to repair the tear 3. Golfers and tennis elbow in both elbows (tendinitis) 4. Biceps tendinitis (which I got a steroid shot for that I didn’t mention) 5. Bulging/herniated disc between L4/L5 6. Torn meniscus in...
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