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Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 93: Dieting Phase or Gaining Phase First?One of the hardest questions to answer when either starting your process, or hitting a cross roads... Should I go into a gaining phase? Or should I go into a diet phase?These are a few things for you to consider what might be the best option for you ahead.If anyone is looking for help in their own bodybuilding journey please get in touch here: https://wa.link/q50utyCoaching Enquiries: https://form.typeform.com/t...
2026-02-2432 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 92: Are you ACTUALLY Growing or is it just Body Fat?The one question we find ourselves constantly asking in our growing phases & off seasons... "Am I actually growing or am I just gaining body fat?"Well, in todays episode I break down some important questions that you can ask yourself in order to answer this question & some important considerations you can think about if you do really want to maximise the amount of muscle you could be building. Thank you for listening as always! If you enjoyed the episode, please make sure to give t...
2026-02-1750 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 91: The Benefits of LONGER PrepsA discussion today on the reasons why doing a longer prep, if often the better option as a natural female competitor if you truly want to bring your best to the stage. 'Long' preps can seem daunting, but there is a reason why we use them & they have success.Thank you for listening as always! If you enjoyed the episode, please make sure to give the podcast a 5 Star Rating ⭐️ Message me about your goals here: https://wa.link/q50uty
2026-02-1036 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 90: Top 5 Off Season MistakesThese are my Top 5 Mistakes for you to avoid in your off season if you goal is to truly maximise both your progress and enjoyment in this phase of your bodybuilding journey. As always, I hope you find the episode insightful & valuable!Thank you for listening as always! If you enjoyed the episode, please make sure to give the podcast a 5 Star Rating ⭐️ Message me about your goals here: https://wa.link/q50utyCoaching Enquiries: https://form.typeform.com/to/iZ9zMX...
2026-02-0341 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 89: Red Flags in Bodybuilding - Athlete EditionTo follow up on last weeks episode - this time focusing on the athlete component with areas in your own, or your clients process, that should be raising flags. But most importantly, these are things you CAN and should be addressing.Thank you for the support & listening as always! If you enjoyed the episode, please make sure to give the podcast a 5 Star Rating ⭐️ Message me about your goals here: https://wa.link/q50utyCoaching Enquiries: https://form.typeform.com/to/iZ9zMXjKNBW Cl...
2026-01-2746 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 88: Red Flags in Bodybuilding - Coach EditionA requested episode this week - to drive awareness of both red flags & of course, green flags when it comes to looking for the right coach for you. This is one that I mainly hope simply drives up awareness and allows you to have the best coaching experience possible.Thank you for listening as always! If you enjoyed the episode, please make sure to give the podcast a 5 Star Rating ⭐️ Message me about your goals here: https://wa.link/q50utyCoaching Enquir...
2026-01-2051 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 87: Making Progress on a Busy ScheduleManaging all the different aspects of life as a woman can be challenging enough as it is - never mind adding bodybuilding into the mix. But making progress in bodybuilding alongside your other goals & demands in life is absolutely possible.
In this weeks episode I dive into considerations within making your best possible progress & advice to take on board.
Thank you for listening as always!
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2026-01-1334 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 86: My BEST advice for you to move forwards in 2026…Happy New Year everyone - starting off the first podcast episode in 2026 with some of my best advice & recommendations for you to level up in this year ahead.
These are all habits & changes that I made in my own process over recent years that completely changes my progress - and I wish I acted on them sooner.
So, I really hope you find this little chat helpful as you look towards areas of your process you can honestly improve that will provide legitimate returns.
I hope you find this episode helpful as always! Please Rate the podcast & tag me on your...
2026-01-0638 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 85: Scarcity Vs. Abundance Mindset in BodybuildingThe difference in a scarcity vs. abundance mindset in bodybuilding will completely transform your experience and outcomes.
Having an understanding between the two and increasing self-awareness with the mindset you personally practice can allow to gain much more positive control in your bodybuilding journey.
As always, I really hope you are able to find this episode insightful. If you enjoy the podcast please make sure to leave a 5 Star Review & share with others
2025-12-3035 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 84: Making the choice to stay Natural as a Female BodybuilderHey everyone - a slightly different topic discussion for this weeks episode! One that I ultimately think is really relevant and important to this channel.
Making the decision to either stay natural or go down the assisted path in bodybuilding is a very big decision to make & one that almost every competitor might consider at some shape or form throughout their process.
As a result, I really want to talk through the ‘why’s’ & things to consider when looking at this decision. This is an extremely extensive topic that I know for a fact I could analyse in more detail but I...
2025-12-2345 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 83: Bodybuilding Resistance from Family & FriendsIn this weeks episode, I run through a 5 Stage Process of how to deal with & manage any resistance from family or friends when it comes to your bodybuilding process.
Everyone encounters this in some capacity throughout their journey, especially at so many different stages of their life too. Having the tools to navigate this can be immensely helpful, especially around this time of year.
I hope you find this episode helpful as always! Please Rate the podcast & tag me on your socials!
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2025-12-1633 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 82: How to NOT get Lazy in the Off-SeasonGetting a little 'lazy' in your off season is a very quick way to cutting your progress short - something that I am sure you want to avoid as much as possible.
In this weeks episode, I go through some of my best pieces of advice to help you avoid this - so that you can truly maximise having long & productive phases of growing!
I hope you find this episode helpful as always! Please Rate the podcast & tag me on your socials!
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2025-12-0941 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 81: Managing & Enjoying the Festive Period [REPLAY]It's that time of year again (the most wonderful time of the year) but also one that I know can cause a lot of people a bit of uncertainty when it comes to also navigating their own physique/bodybuilding related goals.
As a result, I wanted to revisit this very important episode to hopefully provide some additional guidance and reassurance when it comes to managing your process and ultimately being able to enjoy festive celebrations (to your own preference) in alignment with that.
I hope you find this episode helpful as always!
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2025-11-1934 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 80: Why your Training is just NOT ProgressingThere is nothing more frustrating that feeling as though you are putting all of your efforts into your process, to only feel like you simply aren’t progressing in the way you want to.
Nobody, especially in bodybuilding, wants to feel like they are spinning their wheels.
In this weeks episode, I run through the main reasons why you really aren’t seeing you training progress as it should. And what you can do to remedy that.
I hope you find this episode helpful as always! Please Rate the podcast & tag me on your socials!
If anyone is looking for help in their own...
2025-11-1137 min
Stronger by Design for Women with Michelle MacDonaldWhat Are the Secrets Struggles in Women's Bodybuilding? | Loz VickersWhat does it truly take to step on stage as a female bodybuilder? Hint: it’s not just muscle. Michelle MacDonald sits down with Loz Vickers, a natural bodybuilding phenom and a grounded voice in the women's fitness space. Together, they unpack what it really means to train hard, build muscle, and create a healthy, resilient mindset as a woman in fitness. Loz shares her raw experiences with body image struggles, recovering from disordered eating, and transforming into a figure competitor who thrives in the off-season. They also explore the mental discipline required for long-term per...
2025-11-111h 16
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 79: Building the BEST Competing TimelineHaving a timeline of your ENTIRE process as a competitor is immensely important - especially when you want to be the best you can possibly be the next time you step on stage.
In this weeks episode, I run through the “Why’s & How’s” with setting up your prep & overall bodybuilding process timeline.
I hope you find this episode helpful as always! Please Rate the podcast & tag me on your socials!
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2025-11-0337 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 78: Managing Post Show [REPLAY]As we come around to the end of the competitive season for most athletes, this is an immensely important paint of discussion for us to have.
In this episode I talk through the navigating the transition post-prep into a phase of restoring homeostasis and eventually a phase of improvement.
Hopefully this serves as a good reminder and provides helpful & supportive insight for competitors no matter how experienced you are within your process.
If anyone is looking for any additional support, please don’t be afraid to reach out to me!
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2025-10-171h 00
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 77: How to Make the Most out of Coaching (Being Coachable)Having a coach should be one of the best investments you ever make within your fitness & bodybuilding journey - but knowing how to make the absolute most out of that is absolutely KEY.
In this episode I run through my 5 main pieces of advice that will help you extract the best that you can out of coaching & ultimately allow you to be truly 'coachable' - so that you can hopefully then truly unlock your potential.
Thank you for listening as always!
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2025-10-0936 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 76: A Stage Lean Physique is not 'Maintainable'In this weeks episode I break down WHY lean physiques have become so desirable for females in the fitness & bodybuilding industry, WHY thats not something that is maintainable & how we can improve out perspective on this.
This is a really important episode and message for me to share so I really hope you find this one helpful.
Thank you for listening as always!
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2025-10-0235 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 75: Why you are REALLY struggling in Prep (& how to fix it)A full breakdown on both the physical and psychological drivers that can massively impact your prep in terms of the success and experience.
This is one that will immensely helpful for you to listen to, to hopefully identify key areas you can address for either your own, your friends or a clients prep.
Thank you for listening as always!
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2025-09-1747 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 74: Catch Up - Q&A with Ella & ZenaA good old catch up with Ella & Zena this week - diving into a wide range of different topics & of course a few questions!
Thank you for listening as always!
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2025-09-021h 13
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 73: Master your Perception, Change your ExperienceThe way in which you perceive your day to day life, quite literally creates your lived experience. This is such an important realisation make, as it gives you the power to truly drive the outcomes you want to see in life & of course, throughout your bodybuilding process.
I hope you find this episode insightful as always & can hopefully start driving greater awareness even into the smaller aspects of your days - to see how big of a difference this makes.
Thank you for listening as always!
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2025-08-2722 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 73: Master your Perception, Change your Experience.The way in which you perceive your day to day life, quite literally creates your lived experience. This is such an important realisation make, as it gives you the power to truly drive the outcomes you want to see in life & of course, throughout your bodybuilding process.
I hope you find this episode insightful as always & can hopefully start driving greater awareness even into the smaller aspects of your days - to see how big of a difference this makes.
Thank you for listening as always!
If you enjoyed the episode, please make sure to give the podcast a 5 Star...
2025-08-2734 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 72: Comparison in Bodybuilding [REPLAY]Hello everyone! A re-post of an episode from earlier this year, but one that (even if you have already listened) is WELL worth a re-listen at this time of year.
If you're finding yourself comparing to others on stage, or in different phases to you and wondering "why am I not like X" or "I don'd look as good as X"... then you DEFINITELY need to give yourself a reminder of the points in this episode.
I really hope you can find this gives you some positive perspective and you find it helpful!
If you're interested in learning more about...
2025-08-1940 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 71: Re-Feeds. High Days and Diet BreaksWhat exactly are re-feeds and why do we actually need other use them? In this weeks episode I discuss all the ins & outs of their use and purpose (or lack thereof) within a contest prep.
This is an episode I hope you find helpful to understand from both an athlete and coaching perspective!
Thank you as always for listening!
Thank you for listening as always!
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2025-08-1242 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 70: Reminder - Bodybuilding Prep is not a Dieting Contest [REPLAY]Whilst I am travelling this week, I wanted to re-share a VERY important episode. This one especially goes for any of your current in prep (or maybe even approaching a prep in the future).
We always have to remember that with a bodybuilding prep, the goal is NOT to just diet as hard as you physically can. Or even, to get as lean as you can physically get.
Presenting your best possible physique is largely an art that we have to truly appreciate as both a coach and as an athlete.
And there are so many different variables we have...
2025-08-0637 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 69: THIS is why you always look the same...A little reminder for us all this week on what it takes to NOT look the same. If you really want to progress and step forwards - this will always be an important message to listen to.
Thank you for listening as always!
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2025-07-2921 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 68: What determines ‘Success’ in Bodybuilding?Success in bodybuilding should not just be determined by 1 factor alone. There are so many different factors we can assess to determine the ‘success’ of our bodybuilding journey & we should also be able to appreciate how the hierarchy of these can, and should, change over time.
I really hope this episode reminds you to question your own measures of success and allows you to have a much better picture of your bodybuilding process as a whole.
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2025-07-2235 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 67: Forced Rest & Injury ManagementA topic that’s absolutely important for us to discuss - as we will all encounter this in some capacity, at some stage within our training and/or bodybuilding career.
As a result, it’s important we do know how to handle these situations with confidence to deal with them effectively & know that we WILL be okay.
Know that if you are going through this time frames you are not alone, you can work through them & most importantly… you are not broken.
I really hope you find this episode useful as always & that it provides you with some positive support and gu...
2025-07-1534 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 66: 'Flexibility' in BodybuildingWhat does 'flexibility' mean in bodybuilding and how can or should you incorporate this in relation to your OWN goals?
An episode that is absolutely essential to discuss, and one that follows on nicely from last weeks topic too!
I really hope you find this useful & Thank you for listening as always!
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2025-07-0836 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 65: Managing ‘Off Plan Meals’Off Plan, Cheat Meal… whatever you want to call it. Today we dive into what these REALLY mean, and how you can and should be able to simply enjoy different food within your diet, & day to life, whilst also working towards your goals.
Being able to eat away from your normal plan/away from tracking in a sustainable manner is something that is so important for your understanding of nutrition, relationship with food, and longevity in bodybuilding.
And this is applicable for ALL phases of your journey also - whether you are dieting or not, you CAN always factor this in...
2025-07-0131 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 64: Enjoying Bodybuilding WITHOUT CompetingDo you need to compete in order to be a bodybuilder? Absolutely not.
Bodybuilding is a process in and of itself. Competitive bodybuilding takes that to the extreme level & that is not something that will actually enhance everyones bodybuilding experience.
For some it will & they will thrive in that environment. For others, it wont. And that is actually perfectly okay.
As a female especially, competing takes a lot out of you (mentally and physically) - so being able to make a smart decision as to what will give you the most enjoyment and longevity within bodybuilding is always going to be s...
2025-06-2427 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 63: Managing ‘the Look’ over an entire competitive season.This week I dive into the ins & outs of managing a look over MULTIPLE shows in a competitive season. This is something that is absolutely essential to understand for effective management & setting expectations as both the coach and the athlete.
I run through the main scenarios of:
- Qualifiers vs Finals/Pro Qualifier Shows
- Back to Back Peaks
- Big Gaps in between Shows
I use my own prep last year as a general example of this to help provide some insight on this too!
I hope you all find this insightful as always!
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2025-06-1733 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 62: Set yourself up for a Successful Peak WeekFollowing on from last weeks episode, where we dived into all things Peak Week in and of itself - this week I wanted to discuss how you can set yourself up to ensure that the peak week in itself is well managed & enjoyable.
Essentially, how can we make sure that the lead up to the show is smooth & ensures you can display your best look on stage?
I hope you find this episode insightful and helpful as always!
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2025-06-1032 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 61: Peaking Female CompetitorsAbout time I followed through with a full episode to walk through the peaking process, specifically for the female competitor - and how this ranges through different categories for different physiques.
I really hope that both athletes and coaches (or simply anyone interested) can gain some valuable knowledge and insight from this episode!
I hope you all enjoy listening as always!
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2025-06-0249 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 60: Create your OWN 'Normal'Often as bodybuilders we are scrutinised or judged for doing things others perceive to be ‘weird’ or out of the ‘norm’.
But ultimately we choose to dictate what we perceive as ‘normal’ both for good & bad reasons.
In this weeks episode I dive into this topics and share how you can use this to your advantage or disadvantage in life & your bodybuilding process.
I hope you all enjoy listening as always!
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2025-05-2730 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 59: Ariane HineThis week on the podcast, we are joined by special guest Ariane Hine (@ari.gyms)
Ari is a Natural Figure Competitor, having competed for the first time in 2024 with an extremely successful season - taking 2nd Place in Toned Figure at PCA Yorkshire & a Top 3 Placing at the UKDBA International Championships.
In this episode, we were able to talk about all the pivotal points in Ari’s journey that led her to where she is today. Particularly, all of the valuable lessons that she as learnt along the way so far as she has navigated her bodybuilding journey.
Ari also op...
2025-05-201h 03
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 58: Zena, Ella & Loz - Mindset, Expectations & Pressure in PrepRoundtable episode this week where I was joined by fellow female NBW Athletes, Zena Al Kelaby & Ella Calverley for a good old chit chat - in this episode we go off tangent down a number of different topics, but mainly discuss differences in prep experiences, managing expectations & dealing with pressure as a competitor.
We will be keeping these trio epodes regular in the future so if you have any future requests please let us know!
Thank you for listening as always!
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2025-05-131h 12
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 57: How to make Fat Loss feel EASYI am sure many of you at this time of year might be embarking on, or in the middle of some form of fat loss phase.
If not I am sure at some point in the future, this will become a part of your process or at least something you maybe trying to help others with.
Now, one thing thats always painful to see when it comes to these phases is when people really making them a lot HARDER from themselves than they need to.
There are so many thing you can do to achieve your fat loss goals, whilst making...
2025-05-0638 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 56: Making Progress and Seeing Progress are NOT the sameThis weeks episode touches on a VERY important reminder in your bodybuilding process, if your goal is to legitimately make progress.
It can be a challenging concept to accept, but one that is absolutely essential if you want to be able able to consistently step forwards & maximise what you are capable of achieving.
Thank you for listening as always!
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2025-04-2825 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 55: Relationships and Bodybuilding ft. Aj MorrisVery excited to finally have Aj on the podcast this week to discuss relationships as a bodybuilder in depth.
We discuss how to navigate your personal relationships alongside your bodybuilding process, being in a relationship with a bodybuilder vs non-bodybuilder, important lessons we have learnt within our own relationships & so much more…
We really hope you enjoy listening to this weeks episode & are able to find some valuable insights!
Thank you for listening as always!
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2025-04-2243 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 54: Comparison is the Thief of Joy… or is it?Is a bad thing to compare to others?
Should you completely avoid comparison & negative self-reflection?
Can we accept comparison for everything it DOESN’T tell us?
In this week’s episode we discuss the above to break down where comparison is, and is not, valuable within your bodybuilding and physique journey.
For those of you coming round to your competitive seasons this year, this will be an especially important listen & reminder to give yourself.
I hope you all enjoy listening! If so, please give the Podcast a 5 Star Rating, Share the Episode and Tag me on your socials!
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2025-04-1540 min
Your Gym Big Sister PodcastEp. 113 | Embracing every phase of bodybuilding | ft. Loz VickersWelcome to this week's episode of the Your Gym Big Sister Pod where I sit down with Loz Vickers, and we chat all about embracing the off-season and the fun parts of bodybuilding!Chapters00:00 Introduction to Bodybuilding and Off-Season Insights03:01 Loz's Journey: From Struggles to Bodybuilding Success06:10 Transitioning from Bikini to Figure: A Personal Evolution08:59 The Importance of Off-Season in Bodybuilding11:46 Lessons from Competition: Winning vs. Enjoying the Process15:08 The Balance of Life and Bodybuilding18:02 Understanding the...
2025-04-111h 27
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 53: Bodybuilding is a Game of Discomfort“The more extreme the goal, the greater the extent of discomfort”
Something you have to be able to appreciate within bodybuilding and with the goals that you choose to set yourself.
In this weeks episode we drive into understanding, accepting and managing varying levels of discomfort that come in line with your bodybuilding process.
I hope you all enjoy listening along, please make sure to follow the podcast & give it a 5 Star Rating to share some love 🫶🏻
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2025-04-0831 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 52: How to Make the Transition into Prep feel EASYHello everyone welcome back to the podcast! After a little bit of a break I will be back again with regular episodes moving forwards!
Starting back this week with a very relevant topic to touch on HOW to make your transition into prep (or any diet phase for that matter) feel easy, seamless and enjoyable!
I hope you all enjoy listening - please share the podcast on your socials and tag me (@loz.v) & @naturalfemalemuscle
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2025-04-0141 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastHow much does it really cost to compete?Hello everyone! I am back with a new episode - Pulled from this weeks YouTube video. As a more informative video I wanted to bring this on here for listening format!
Often when we consider readings for prep, we think about physical and even psychological variables that need to be in check.
But the financial side of competing to a competitive journey is often not talked about, but is extremely important to consider.
In this episode I run you through a full breakdown of what it TRULY can cost to compete over a single season. And importantly, I guide you gu...
2025-03-1630 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 51: Setting up a Productive Off SeasonWhen it comes to making progress, we all want to make sure we are maximising what we get out of out gaining phases & off season as a whole.
A KEY factor in achieving that, comes from having a good BASE and START point to that Off Season.
In this episode I run through some of the main things to take into consideration & to manage in order to set yourself up for an epic stint of growing ahead!
I hope you find this episode useful, and thank you as always in advance for watching!
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2024-11-1639 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 50: Managing Post-ShowHello everyone!
I am sorry for the ‘brief’ hiatus in podcast episodes… but seeing as I am now ‘post-show’ myself I felt it was fitting to discuss this very important topic in depth.
This really is a phase and time period in bodybuilding that can be difficult to manage and navigate. However, the main thing is that no ‘post show’ will look the same from one competitor to the next.
As a result, it’s not really something that can be covered fully in just a ginned instagram post, reel or YouTube Video.
So, in this episode today I dive deep into what this...
2024-10-311h 00
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 49: Start Visualising Your GoalsHaving a true vision for your goals as a bodybuilder is absolutely necessary for both your success and your continual enjoyment of the process.
In this weeks episode, I guide you guys through HOW to align yourself with what you want to achieve in bodybuilding & how you can then visualise yourself legitimately achieving that.
I hope you enjoy listening to this one, especially if you are maybe feeling a little out of line with your own process at the moment too!
Thank you as always!
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2024-06-2630 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 48: What Category Should you Compete in?In this weeks episode, I break down all the things you need to consider when it comes to choosing WHICH category you should compete in.
Are you genetically destined for one category only?
Or do we have the ability to work towards out category of preference?
Will our ability to do this, change over our bodybuilding career?
These questions are all answered in this discussion & I really enjoyed using my own bodybuilding journey as an example to guide you through this one too!
I hope you are able to find this episode helpful!
Please make sure to Rate the Podcast and...
2024-06-0131 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 47: Why your Food isn’t ‘High’ in Off SeasonOne of the most unnecessarily worried about variables in growing phases, comes from people thinking their food isn’t ‘high enough’ or that they haven’t ‘built up’ their calories over these phases.
Whether than be where there food sits compared to their food intake during a diet or EVEN how high/low their food is compared to other athletes.
In todays episode I aim to break down a few misconceptions surrounding what your food ACTUALLY needs to look like in a growing phase. Especially with how this relates to your energy balance both in growing & dieting phases.
I also cover some reaso...
2024-05-1924 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 46: PNBA PRO Paula Christian CoxThis week on the podcast we are joined by PNBA Figure Pro, Paula Christian Cox!
Paula is an established Open and Masters Figure competitor. She attained her pro card in her 2022 season. Where following on from taking the Overall Figure Title at the UKDFBA Finals, she then went on to win the Open & Masters Figure titles at the 2022 Natural Olympia.
This competitive journey actually began in 2017 when Paula completed her first season at 50 years of age, where she has since only continued to take steps forward as a competitor.
This was a fantastic conversation to have, where we were able...
2024-05-091h 06
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 45: Prep is NOT a Dieting ContestWe always have to remember that with a bodybuilding prep, the goal is not to to diet as hard as you physically can. Or even, to get as lean as you can physically get.
Presenting your best possible physique is largely an art that we have to truly appreciate as both a coach and as an athlete.
And there are so many different variables we have to consider within that process.
I hope you enjoy the discussion of the episode! Any questions on this topic please shoot them below!
Please make sure to also rate the podcast to share some love...
2024-05-0337 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 44: PNBA Ms Olympia & WNBF Pro World Champ, Beccy PatemanThis week we are joined by the reigning PNBA Pro Ms Figure Olympia & WNBF FitBody Pro World Champ!
Beccy’s journey with competitive bodybuilding started back in 2017 & it has been epic to see how this has developed into where she is today as one of the best natural athletes in the world.
It was fantastic to talk to Beccy in this episode to gain a deeper understanding of how much she has developed as a bodybuilder, and an individual, since the very start of her journey!
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Instagram - @BeccyPateman
If you enjoy the...
2024-04-2444 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastWho Do You Surround Yourself With?In this weeks episode we discuss the importance of your support network. Something that plays a huge role in all areas of life, but especially in the pursuit of bodybuilding.
Bodybuilding does affect the majority of our day to day lives, so having people around that can support and understand you, will make a huge difference. Although this won’t always be the case, so it’s also important to know how to manage having people in your life who don’t quite ‘get’ bodybuilding.
This is something I feel as though I have learnt a lot about within my years of b...
2024-04-0536 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastPre-Prep DietsPre-Prep Diets
In this weeks episode I run through:
What exactly is a prep prep diet & WHY do we use them?
Situations where they are and are NOT a good idea?
And how to establish if one is necessary for you.
I hope you all enjoy listening! As always, if you have any questions please reach out to be via Instagram DM!
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2024-03-2238 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastWhy Your Diet IS Legitimately so Difficult…Whilst there are some things, as discussed in the last episode that will make your diet ‘feel’ so much harder that it is.
There are also factors to consider, that can genuinely make your diet harder than it needs to be. From the set up of the diet, to management of variables within a deficit, you can actually really negatively impact the experience or outcomes of the diet.
In this episode, I take you through the things that you need to be aware of, things to avoid & how to set up these phases so that you can actually make the expe...
2024-03-1546 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastWhy You are Finding your Diet Phase Difficult...If you have ever been though, or are presently going through, a diet that is feeling a lot harder than it ‘should be’, this episode gives you the reasons why that might be the case.
I take you guys through ways that you can both physically and mentally manage your phases of dieting to make them as easy as possible.
I will follow this up with a part 2 in the future, to discuss the ways that diet phases themselves can be manipulated, from a coaching standpoint, for the best success.
But this one is for to help you with your own...
2024-03-0840 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 39: PNBA Pro Claire GuirguisClaire is a a PNBA Pro Women’s Bodybuilder. She competed for the first time in 2020 & since then she has won the UKDFBA British Twice, Became INBA World & European champion AND placed Top 2 at the Pro Natural Olympia.
Claire has been someone that has inspired by own bodybuilding journey massively. She is not only fiercely competitive, but also paves the way for what real Female natural bodybuilding really means.
I absolutely loved this conversation & I hope you enjoy listening too!
Please make sure to follow Claire on Instagram:
@Claire_Guirguis_PNBA_Pro
00:00 - Claire’s Upbringing as a Gymnast
12:20 - Find...
2024-02-211h 15
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 38: Paige MawdsleyPaige is a Natural Wellness Athlete, who competed in her fist season as a junior this past year, winning PCA First Timers, a Top 2 placing at the PCA British & becoming the Overall Wellness Champ at 2 Bros Naturals.
Now that more opportunities are opening up for Natural Wellness competitors, it was amazing to be able to get Paige on to learn more about her own journey & discuss what is actually possible as a Wellness Competitor Naturally.
I hope you enjoy listening!
Find & Follow Paige on Instagram @Train_with_Paige
Podcast Instagram @NaturalFemaleMuscle
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2024-02-071h 02
Natural Female Muscle PodcastPreparing for Your Show DayHello Everyone! In this weeks episode I run through all the essentials that you need to know, when it comes to preparing for and managing your show day.
From everything that you need to organise in advance & what to be aware of when you approach the show day itself.
I know Show Days can often seen quite ‘unknown’, but the more prepared you can be ahead of time, the more you will be able to actually be present and enjoy the actual day you have worked so hard for.
I hope you enjoy listening!
As always, please rate and follow the...
2024-01-3132 min
Natural Female Muscle Podcast5 MORE Tips for your First PrepFollowing on as a part 2 from the last prep episode, I dive into some additional tips you can take into your prep. This doesn’t have to be your first prep either, as these can hopefully be helpful even later down the line!
I hope you enjoy listening!
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2024-01-2429 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 35: Abi KerrAbi is the reigning UK & International Figure champion, having attained this title In her first season last year.
This season also came with other incredible achievements including; PCA Midlands Toned Figure Title & Overall Title, followed by a 2nd at PCA Finals & a top 3 placing at INBA Universe.
In this Episode we were able to discuss in more detail the background of Abi’s experience in sport & training that has led her to where she is today.
I absolutely loved this conversation & to hear the story behind the success Abi has achieved as a competitor.
I hope you enjoy listening!
Abi’s Ins...
2024-01-171h 11
Natural Female Muscle PodcastMy Top 5 Tips for your First PrepAs we head into 2024, I know many people will be embarking on their first preps.
As a result, I wanted to give my top 5 tips to hopefully help you to have a more enjoyable and successful first prep, as you begin your competitive bodybuilding journey.
I hope you enjoy this episode & thank you so much or an amazing 2023!
Time Stamps:
00:00 - 04:18 Introduction
04:19 - 09:49 Don’t Neglect Your Routine
09:50 - 16:15 Simplify the Process
16:16 - 24:40 Manage Your Expectations
24:41 - 34:49 Be Aware of Negative Focus
34:50 - 41:36 Find Enjoyment in the Day to Day
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2023-12-3141 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 33: Lara UebelhartLara is a very influential figure within the female natural bodybuilding industry - with the way that she so openly shares her journey and real experience with life & bodybuilding.
Lara Competed for the first time in 2022 as a figure athlete where she had an amazing first season, bringing home top 3 placings at PCA First Timers and SNBF. But most importantly, really learning and evolving her journey with bodybuilding.
Aside from being a competitor herself, Lara is currently studying a bachelor's degree in cultural anthropology and media studies whilst also engaging in other work passions through lifestyles coaching, posing coaching … & so muc...
2023-12-191h 11
Natural Female Muscle PodcastManaging & Enjoying the Festive PeriodHello everyone! In this episode, given the time of the year, I wanted to discuss approaching the festive period from a bodybuilding perspective.
To help give the best take-aways from this, I have mainly gone through my previous mistakes around this time of year & how I have been able to change this to where I am today.
I mainly speak though my own experience as an example because there is, of course, no specific right & wrong way of managing this. Only one that is relative to your circumstances and your goals.
I hope you find this episode helpful and that...
2023-12-0634 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 31: PNBA Pro Claire BurtonEpisode 31: Claire Burton PNBA Pro
Claire is a professional Women’s Physique Athlete. Having attained professional status & won titles with PNBA, WNBF & DFAC along with also claiming titles within non-tested federations.
Claire began her competitive journey 10 years ago, at 42, where since then she has only gone from strength to strength.
It was amazing to have the opportunity to sit down with Claire for this episode to discuss more in depth about her bodybuilding journey & how she has got to where she is today!
I hope you all enjoy this episode. If you do please share & tag us on instagram!
@ClaireBurton_Figure...
2023-11-0747 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastTraining Solo VS Having a Training PartnerOn this weeks Episode, I dive into the pros, cons & considerations for both training with a training partner or training on your own.
A lot of people often worry or try to consider which is 'better', but in all honesty there is a lot to be taken from both scenarios when you have the right awareness.
I hope you guys enjoy this episode! If you do, please follow & rate the podcast!
Thank you for listening!
Instagram: @NaturalFemaleMuscle / @Loz.v
2023-10-2948 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastWhy You Don't Feel like a BodybuilderHey Guys, back with a solo episode this week to touch upon a topic that I see effects a lot of athletes, but especially females.
I talk through what it really means to be a bodybuilder, along with the barriers that get in the way of us feeling validated in being a bodybuilder also.
I hope that this episode helps you feel more confident and assured in yourself & your process. But, as always, if anyone has any other questions or concerns please always feel free to get in touch!
Thank you for listening!
Instagram: @naturalfemalemsucle
2023-10-1835 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 28: Ally Ross-WillettsAlly is a Women’s Physique Competitor, having won multiple titles in this division - including, the UKDFBA Heart of England title, 2nd at the UKDFBA British & BNBF British Champ in her last year of competing in 2022.
Although 2022 was not Ally’s first year of competing - she actually competed for the first time in 2021 as a Figure Competitor.
It’s been amazing to see the success Ally has come into as a physique athlete, after never expecting to really fall into a journey with competitive bodybuilding.
This episode Has just gone Live on Both YouTube & Spotify!
This episode really emphas...
2023-10-131h 08
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 27: Monique ColemanMonique is an extremely successful competitive athlete. Winning multiple PCA titles, the 2022 BNBF British Figure Champ & runner up at DFAC Worlds.
She has truly come into some amazing results within her first few years of competing.
However, the journey to this stage as an athlete for Monique is one that has forced her to really appreciate the sport & develop herself as a bodybuilder in order to enjoy competing for all of the right reasons. Whilst ultimately, enabling her to pursue her potential.
Aside from being athlete, Monique is also an incredible Mum of 4 alongside working as a full time management...
2023-10-0645 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 26: Collette EvansCollette is a Natural Female Bodybuilder, having competed in her first season as a figure athlete in 2015.
In that time she has actually transitioned up from the figure category all the way towards Womens Bodybuilding with her return back to the stage in 2021. She has won multiple titles in this category where in her last season in 2021, she took home the Heart of England Women's BB title, a top 3 at the British with UKDFBA & the British at the NPA.
Colette has also been professional photographer for 21 years, now also running her own photography business where she now directs her attention...
2023-09-301h 07
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 25: Expectations Returning to Stage ft. Dr Zena Al KelabyThis week we are joined again by Dr Zena, following on from her return to stage this year.
We catch up on the results and experiences of the most recent shows, but most importantly we really dive into managing expectation as a returning competitive athlete.
Whilst expectation management is often discussed in the context of first timers, it can actually be far more difficult as a returning competitor when more pressure or ‘noise’ can really affect your process.
Zena gives a fantastic insight on how she has been able to view this going into the prep & how she now is able t...
2023-09-2040 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastBodybuilding at UniversityReally enjoyed discussing this topic for you guys this week. One that I can most definitely relate to a lot from my own experience & also guiding a lot of clients through this specific process.
University can be quite a difficult and challenging time in general, never-mind with bodybuilding thrown into the mix.
However, I do absolutely promise you that it is not only something that you can manage, but also something that you can really succeed at simultaneously with your efforts at your university.
I hope this episode helps to provide you with some further insight & awareness! If you do...
2023-08-2950 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastThe TRUTH About Longer Off Seasons...Longer off-seasons, are not only something that are often quite misunderstood but also feared by a lot of competitors too.
I think it’s important we really dig into the TRUTH of what comes with these time periods & what that means for us as athletes.
Hopefully this episode allows you to take away some great understanding so that you can shift your perspective on what these longer off-seasons really mean.
If you enjoy this episode please make sure to like share, rate , follow & let me know your thoughts in the Q&A!
2023-08-2340 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 22: Tyarra NelsonTyarra is both a renowned Coach and Competitive Athlete in her own right.
She has coached Female Athletes to the top levels of Natural Bodybuilding & it was amazing to have some very insightful discussions with her on this episode.
We talked about a wide range of relatable topics for females in the bodybuilding industry. From approaching bodybuilding prep as a first timer, to how we realistically view our longer terms goals in the sport. (& so much more!)
From both a Coach & Athlete perspective there is a lot of value to be taken away from the content we run through in...
2023-08-161h 40
Natural Female Muscle PodcastOff Season Training Mistakes & Why you aren't ProgressingWe have maybe all got to those points within a growing phase where we maybe feel as though we simply 'aren't progressing'.
Sometimes this is the case & sometimes it's not.
In this weeks episode I delve into assessing your rate of progression in off-season and some areas you might need to consider in order to see more frequent & consistent progress in the gym.
I hope you guys enjoy this episode & are able to take some valuable points away!
2023-08-0835 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 20: Sarah GlanvilleEpisode 20: Sarah Glanville
This week on the podcast, we are joined by a guest who gives an extremely engaging and insightful conversation.
Many of you will know Sarah from her involvement in WNBF UK & being her podcast host in her own right on the WNBF UK Podcast.
Sarah has an huge passion for natural bodybuilding & creating that exposure for females in particular. It’s something that she has displayed and continues to display through her own bodybuilding journey also.
She competed for the first time last year in the bikini division across multiple different federations, where she ultimately came away win...
2023-08-011h 05
Natural Female Muscle PodcastDeciding that you want to Compete - How, Why & Where do you start?Deciding that you want to compete, can actually be quite a big deal. I think it's easy to forget how scary or intimidating it can feel being a first timer & possibly not knowing many people in the industry.
I know for me, personally, the thought of taking those initial steps into the world of competitive bodybuilding seemed extremely daunting at one point. And I honestly did not know where to start.
Looking back, I always wish I had a little more information and understanding about what to do & what my options were.
This is exactly why I have recorded this...
2023-07-2532 min
The General Muscle Podcast88: Loz Vickers - Train Like A GirlToday Lawrence is joined by Loz Vickers, a bodybuilder and online coach from the UK. She sits down to talk about her journey from bikini girl to now aiming to step onstage as a bodybuilder and how her mindset towards training has allowed her to achieve things she never imagined possible!
Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Loz! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice as this is a great way to help the...
2023-07-161h 01
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 18: Travelling as a BodybuilderWith my upcoming trip to Sacramento next week for the Natural Muscle Mayhem, I thought it was a great opportunity to talk to you guys about managing travelling whilst also staying on top of your bodybuilding goals.
I talk a little through the different approaches you can take whilst travelling or going on holiday, but I mainly run through some tips & advice on how to manage things as best as possible during these circumstances.
I hope this one was helpful & that you enjoy listening as always!
Please make sure to rate & follow for future episodes! Thank you!
2023-07-1135 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 17: Rimini MiloroRimini is a Natural Athlete, Sports Massage Therapist, WNBF Judge & Online Coach.
Rimini has already been on a fantastic journey within bodybuilding. From her first season where she had some amazing success as a Bikini competitor in 2021, to now transitioning up towards the Figure division over this past off-season.
It was incredible to discuss through the in’s & out’s of this journey, along with the specific challenges that come with transitioning up to a new category & undergoing a longer off-season.
Rimini’s Instagram: @Riminifit
Time Stamps:
00:00 - 9:10 Background context into bodybuilding, coming from a previous sporting background
9:11 - 13:34 Experiencing the fir...
2023-07-0446 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 16: Diet Phases & Mini-CutsHello everyone, this week I am back with another solo episode.
In order to be able to draw a lot from my own process for this one, I am here to talk about Diet Phases & Mini Diets. Predominantly, referring to diets outside of a prep scenario.
I run through WHY we need to diet, HOW we diet & also the importance of gaining the ‘Skill of Dieting’.
These are topics I most definitely wish I had known more about at the start of my journey so I hope that you can take something valuable away from this episode!
If anyone has any...
2023-06-2752 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 15: Yasmin HodgeThis week on the podcast we are joined by natural bikini athlete, Yasmin hodge.
Most recently Yas won the NBW Classic Bikini Overall Title, and I was fortunate enough to have a discussion with her leading into the INBA World Championships where she attained the World Title.
Alongside her recent success as bikini athlete, Yas firstly works as a Resuscitation Trauma Practitioner within a Major Trauma Hospital. This is something that is such a demanding job on its own, nevermind balancing this with competitive goals.
Being able to discuss more in depth how Yas has learned to manage her balance...
2023-06-211h 07
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 14: WNBF Pro Chelsea DohertyThis week on the Podcast we are joined by WNBF FitBody Pro Chelsea Doherty.
Despite only being in her early years of competitive bodybuilding, Chelsea has already had an incredible Journey.
Chelsea took to stage for the first time in 2021, where she came away with her WNBF Pro card. She then endeavoured on her Pro Debut, in her second ever season last year, where she took a top 3 Placing at WNBF Worlds.
On top of this incredible experience as a bodybuilder, Chelsea is also a Midwife and provides an extremely valuable insight on how she manages her career alongside competing.
...
2023-06-1348 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 13: Off Season & Growing PhasesHey guys, I am back this week with a solo episode to talk all things off-season & growing phases.
In this episode I discuss a wide range of topics from managing rate of gain, off-plan meals, why we need to push bodyweight & mentally handling these phases amongst many more.
I also run through some Q&A at the end!
I hope you all enjoy listening.
Please don't forget to follow & rate the podcast if you do! Thank you!
Instagram: @loz.v @naturalfemalemsucle
2023-05-311h 00
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 12: Danai MichouEpisode 12: Danai Michou by Hosted by Loz Vickers
2023-05-2445 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 11: Pro World Champion Zoe Leeming-WattsThis week on the podcast we are joined by multiple Pro World Bodybuilding Champion, Zoe Leeming-Watts.
Alongside being a serving member in the Army, Zoe has been competing as a Women’s Bodybuilder since 2016. After multiple seasons, Zoe has attained 2 DFAC Pro world titles & the WNBF Pro world title for the first title last year.
It was incredible to witness Zoe win the WNBF Worlds last year in person & I thoroughly enjoyed having her on to discuss her journey and experience in more detail.
I hope you all enjoy listening!
Zoe’s Instagram: @the_natural_physique
Podcasts Instagram: @naturalfemalemuscle
Time Stam...
2023-05-171h 02
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 10: ICN Pro Rachel FewkesThis week we are joined by Rachel Fewkes.
Rachel is a figure athlete, holding Pro Status with the ICN & along with competing highly at an international level.
Rachel is also a Care Registered Nurse and Mum of 3, which also makes her journey extremely inspiring as she has improved her relationship with fitness & mental health along the way.
Listening to Rachel talk about how her process has transformed into the way it is today, was extremely insightful.
I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation & hope you all enjoy listening!
00:00 - 02:03 Introduction
02:04 - 08:14 Background into Sports & Exercise for Mental Health Management
08:15 - 09:59 Dealing with...
2023-05-101h 12
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 09: Amy RichardsonAmy is an Online Coach, Personal trainer & Natural Figure Athlete.
Amy stepped on stage for the first time last year where she won the Heart of England Figure title & took home a top 4 placing at the UKDFBA Finals.
After an incredible but challenging first season, Amy is actually competing again this year & recently just started her prep.
This was an incredible, honest discussion about self belief and having resilience. I really enjoyed learning more about Amy, as well as being able to truly relate to her story.
I hope you all enjoy listening!
Amy’s Instagram: @agpt_coaching
Podcasts Instagram: @Natur...
2023-05-031h 14
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 08: Solo, Developing your Bodybuilding JourneyThis week I bring a solo episode to the podcast to give a breakdown of my own journey with bodybuilding & how this has developed over the years.
I aimed to share this story to help provide some insight & value from the lessons that I have been able to learn.
I hope you all enjoy listening!
My Instagram: @Loz.v
Podcast Instagram: @NaturalFemaleMuscle
NBW: @NaturalBBWorldwide
(I do want to give a Trigger Warning for this episode, as I do briefly touch upon sensitive topics including easting disorders & metal health. Please skip to 12:30 in order to avoid this portion of the podcast)
00:00...
2023-04-2548 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 07: Hannah MitchellHannah is a natural figure competitor, posing coach & also works as a research specialist for a multiple myeloma diagnostics company.
Hannah began her competing journey in 2019 with the PCA, taking home a toned figure title that year & also a Top 6 placing in Athletic Figure in the finals.
In 2021, Hannah competed again within natural federations where she came top 4 at UKDFBA British & took home WNBF British Figure Title.
This Year Hannah is embarking on her 3rd prep where she is aiming to step back on stage with a much improved physique!
As many of you will know - Hannah also shares a...
2023-04-191h 17
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 06: ICN & PNBA Pro Nikki SimpsonNikki Began her bodybuilding journey around 10 years ago & in this episode we dive deeper into the experiences & lessons that have led to the success she has been able to have within the sport.
Most Recently this success came in 2022, where Nikki won multiple Figure Titles, 4 Overall Titles and 2 Pro Cards with both ICN & INBA.
Prior to this, Nikki spent some time away from competing, and there are no doubts that this massively transformed her as an athlete.
Most impressively, we discuss how Nikki has balanced bodybuilding with also being a Mother of 3. She highlights how being a successful athlete and...
2023-04-1258 min
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 05: Emma CurrivanThis week on the podcast we are joined by Athlete & Coach, Emma Currivan.
Over the past year, Emma has made an incredible entrance into the competitive world of bodybuilding as a figure athlete.
In 2022, Emma took home multiple incredible show results, including WNBF Ireland & NBFI Figure Title and Overall, PCA Ireland Toned Figure Title & INBA European Figure Champion.
This season was an accumulation of several years of hard work behind the scenes that ultimately led her into being the successful athlete she is today.
I hope you enjoy listening!
Emma’s Instagram: @Emma.Currivan
Podcast Instagram: @NaturalFemaleMuscle
Time Stamps
00:00 - 07:49 Refl...
2023-04-051h 35
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 04: PNBA Pro Nicola TrueloveEpisode 04: PNBA Pro Nicola Truelove by Hosted by Loz Vickers
2023-03-291h 17
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 03: DFAC Pro Meg McEveleyThis week, DFAC Pro Megan McEveley joins us to provide an interesting insight into her success as an athlete.
Meg competed for the first time in 2021 as a Figure athlete. In this year she won the PCA First Timers & Overall, UKDFBA Heart of England, BNBF Northern, 2nd at the PCA Finals and Overall Winner at the BNBF Finals, where she was awarded her DFAC Pro Status.
Behind this though Meg has had an interesting background into competitive bodybuilding, through training from a young age & participating in powerlifting.
This year Meg makes her return to stage & her professional debut. We discuss...
2023-03-221h 03
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 02: Dr Zena Al KelabyThis week we are joined by Dr Zena Al Kelaby.
Zena is a Competitive Figure Athlete and Full Time Veterinarian
Zena’s first competitive season took place in 2020, where she took home multiple titles; PCA International Open, UKDFBA British & NFMUK Super Showdown.
This year, Zena makes a return to the stage after a 3 year off-season, as well as now balancing her career.
This was an extremely insightful conversation, where we dive into a range of topics: from being a Defending Champion, to overcoming repeated failures.
I hope you enjoy listening.
Zena’s Instagram: @_dr.zena
Podcast Instagram: @NaturalFemaleMuscle
00:00-01:41 Introduction to Z...
2023-03-151h 13
Natural Female Muscle PodcastEpisode 01: Ella CalverleyElla Calverley joins as the very first guest on the Natural Female Muscle Podcast. Ella is an Online Coach, A Posing Coach, a Natural Bodybuilding Worldwide Athlete and an incredible Competitive Athlete herself.
Ella competed in 2021, where she took the Toned Figure Title at the PCA Midlands, followed by a Top 3 placing at the British Finals.
This was a prep where Ella learned a huge amount from that first experience, through both the highs and the lows.
I hope you enjoy listening to our discussion in this episode.
Ella’s Intragram: @ells.fitness
Find the podcast at @NaturalFemaleMuscle
Time Stamps:
00:00-0...
2023-03-081h 05
Natural Female Muscle PodcastIntroduction: Natural Female Muscle PodcastIntroduction: Natural Female Muscle Podcast by Hosted by Loz Vickers
2023-02-2401 min
No Switch Fitness PodcastApplied Resistance with Loz VickersIn this episode of the Applied Resistance Series on the No Switch Fitness Podcast, Olivia Gravengaard and Luke Miller chat with Loz Vickers on a variety of different topics regarding competing and being the best athlete you can be. We start with Loz’s background into how she got into competing, and dive into the long term goal set and habits that she aims to have on a day in day out basis in order to reach the highest ranks of bodybuilding in natural federations. Interested in coaching? Use the link bel...
2022-04-2948 min