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The Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 63 - Gut Health, Hormone Dysfunction and Red Flags You Shouldn't Ignore with Balance and Body DiagnosticsGot some feedback? Drop us a message!I'm back! I have missed you guys.In this episode we get into the knitty gritty of female health in bodybuilding and in particular we discuss the correlation between gut health and hormone dysfunction. I welcome founders of Balance and Body Diagnostics, Simone Maman and Angelica Lazic, who collectively have decades of experience in competitive and professional bodybuilding, functional health practice, functional diagnostics, nutrition and blood chemistry analysis. These ladies are powerhouses and combined, are pushing the diagnostic and functional health space forward in leaps and bounds.
2025-03-051h 34The Backstage Bikini PodcastBonus Episode - The Backstage Bikini Podcast LiveGot some feedback? Drop us a message!This is a throwback episode which has been sat in the archives that we wanted to share.12 months ago we were kindly invited to present at the Rock It Seminar in Manchester, UK.This episode is a recording of the full presentation Grace and Jade delivered on the day.We cover everything from our personal journeys, optimizing your experience as a bikini athlete, body dysmorphia, managing post show and so much more.We hope you enjoy this little bonus episode, live only...
2024-12-011h 02The Backstage Bikini PodcastEp 61 - Black Ice Bikini's Mandy Nugent on Curating the Perfect Look for StageGot some feedback? Drop us a message!In this episode we welcome Mandy Nugent, owner of Black Ice Bikinis. Having almost a decade's experience in creating bespoke bikinis for athletes competing at amateur and professional levels in the sport, we couldn't wait to pick her brains about curating the perfect stage.In this episode we cover:- Mandy's experience in the sport and the creation of Black Ice Bikinis;- The development of the stage look; what's changed and how has the design and presentation in the bikini class evolved o...
2024-11-1042 minThe Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 60 - Emotional Announcement - Break Ups & BreakthroughsGot some feedback? Drop us a message!Episode 60: this one is an emotional one and one we didn’t foresee.We wanted to share an important update with you all. An update we only felt was fair to share not only for the community we have around us both, but to recognise the journey, the growth and the transformation we have experienced over the two years we have committed to this platform. Grace has dedicated her all to the vision we had for this podcast and we wanted to celebrate everything she has contributed and eve...
2024-10-1938 minThe Backstage Bikini PodcastEP. 59 Miss Bikini Olympia PredictionsGot some feedback? Drop us a message!In this episode Jade takes on solo podcast to discuss our top Bikini Olympia predictions for this years Olympia. With Maureen and Jen now out of the Olympia, which is incredibly sad to see, we wanted to breakdown our thoughts in relation to what the top 5 placings may look like. We want to hear your predictions! Let us know your views, whether you agree or disagree with the thoughts, and let us know who your Miss Bikini Olympia 2024 champion is ahead of this weekend?As...
2024-10-1125 minThe Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 58 - Challenges & Triumphs Of Becoming A Masters Pro, Self Coaching & MindsetGot some feedback? Drop us a message!Episode 58 is live and we welcome UK IFBB Bikini Pro and Posing Coach, Leonie West to the mic. Leonie is someone we have followed for some time and her time and experience in the sport offered a unique perspective we couldn’t wait to get into.Leonie turned pro, not once but twice in two respective masters classes and as an older athlete, we wanted to hear her insight and experience having had the opportunity to observe the sport through her own career. She is also extremely transparent an...
2024-10-101h 03The Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 57 - IFBB Europa Pro Results & ReviewGot some feedback? Drop us a message!For Episode 57 we’re back with our UK’s own, Europa Pro Results and Review.The very last qualifier for this years @mrolympia was hosted here in the UK, giving one final bikini athlete the opportunity to get their ticket to Vegas this year.We also welcomed Tyler Mannion to the UK for the first time, giving each athlete the opportunity to collect invaluable feedback ahead of this year’s Olympia. In this episode we shine a light on the stand out physiques in the NPC...
2024-09-2035 minThe Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 56 - TEXAS PRO 2024 BIKINI RESULTS & REVIEWGot some feedback? Drop us a message!EP 56 Battle Up Productions Texas Pro Results and Review is now live on all platforms.One of the biggest shows in the IFBB Pro calendar and one of the few left awarding invites to this years @mrolympiallc so it was always set to deliver.A busy Bikini lineup with former Miss Olympia @isapecini amongst many other Olympian athletes, this was always going to be a masterclass. As always, we talk through the placings and athletes individually and provide our own views about the results a...
2024-08-1236 minThe Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 55 - Mental Fortitude, Prep Timing and Remaining Present With IFBB Pro Ariana BrothersGot some feedback? Drop us a message!EP 55 is now live and we had the honour of welcoming IFBB Bikini Pro and Olympian, Ariana Brothers on the podcast.Ariana returned to stage 3 years after her pro card win and blew us all out of the water. Her dedication to improving her physique in that time was evident the minute she stepped on stage but it was a pleasure to get to talk to her about her motives for taking the time away from stage and to discuss all of the other things that contributed to...
2024-07-291h 03The Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 54 - Navigating Negative Body Image Thoughts & Judgement From OthersGot some feedback? Drop us a message!We sat down for a 1-2-1 solocast this week to discuss our views on managing external feedback and body image both in season and off season. This is a topic that has been raised by our listeners time and time again and we wanted to take the opportunity to discuss the things we have encountered, learned and implemented when it comes to receiving negative or discerning feedback and acknowledge how these scenarios might impact you as a person, an athlete and how you view your body and y...
2024-07-021h 25The Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 53 - Managing Female Health In Bodybuilding With MadsGot some feedback? Drop us a message!Episode 53 is now live and we had the pleasure of taking a deep dive into female health in bodybuilding with @mads.raw This one was in the pipeline for a while and we are excited to share this episode with you all. It’s a topic we have been dying to dig into and one that we feel is incredibly pertinent when it comes to considering whether you wish to compete as a female. Mads has an outstanding amount of knowledge when it comes to female heal...
2024-06-101h 21The Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 52 - FitBody Fusion Founder Jami De Bernard On Unlocking Athletes Potential & Reaching The TopGot some feedback? Drop us a message!Episode 52 is now live on all platforms and we’ve had yet another pinch me moment, welcoming @jamidebernard, IFBB Pro and founder of @fitbodyfusion to the podcast. This was an honour simply put.Jami has decades of experience derived from her own competitive accolades and in coaching athletes from entry level, through to the worlds very best Olympia athletes. Naturally we couldn’t wait to speak to her about her contributions to the sport, her expertise and her coaching practices, which...
2024-05-281h 11The Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 51 - 2024 Pittsburgh Pro Bikini Results & Review With IFBB Pro Marnie Al SarafGot some feedback? Drop us a message!EP 51 Pittsburgh Pro Results & Review is now live on all platforms and we had the pleasure of inviting @marniefitIt was a pleasure to have Marnie return to the podcast for the second time and having stepped on this very stage herself, we couldn’t wait to hear his insight. This is arguably one of the most competitive bikini pro lineups we’ve seen all year with 14 Olympian athletes competing on the same stage. It was an incredible showing from every single athlete that presented on that s...
2024-05-181h 07The Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 50 - The Journey Of Turning Pro, Maintaining Resilience And The Debut Season In Asia With Char EllisGot some feedback? Drop us a message!For EP 50, we had the pleasure of welcoming a UK’s leading bikini athlete, IFBB Pro and head of The Bikini Coach, Char Ellis @char_thebikinicoach.Char is well known across the UK for being relentless in her pursuit of her pro card and now, just off the back of her pro debut where she made a huge entrance and statement in the pro league - we couldn't wait to sit down and chat about her entire journey.In this episode we cover:- He...
2024-05-1556 minThe Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 49 - Jake Watts On Coaching The Bikini Division, Do's & Don'ts, Is It Really Entry Level?Got some feedback? Drop us a message!For EP 49, we had the pleasure of welcoming one of the UK’s leading prep coaches, @amplified_nutrition head coach @jakewatts_ampJake has a wealth of knowledge and a huge roster of both professional and amateur bikini athletes, this was an episode that was long overdue.In this episode we cover:- How Jake built the business he stands so proudly at the forefront of now, his commitments beyond bodybuilding and how he juggles this;- His approach to coaching and peaking at...
2024-04-251h 23The Backstage Bikini PodcastEp .48 Paul Revelia - 1 Bro Pro Show & Ben Weider Review, Ottavia Wins Her Olympia Qualification!Got some feedback? Drop us a message!EP 48 1 Bro Pro & 10x Ben Weider Review with @paulrevelia is now live on all platforms.It was a pleasure to have Paul return to the podcast for the second time and having spent the weekend in the UK to watch the show, we couldn’t wait to hear his insight. The standard across the whole show was something to be incredibly proud of and in this episode we talk through results, placings, Paul’s first impressions of how European shows differ from the USA and all the b...
2024-04-1257 minThe Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 47 - Arnold Classic Bikini International 2024 Results & ReviewGot some feedback? Drop us a message!EP 47 Arnold Classic Bikini International Results and Review is now live on all platforms and we had the pleasure of discussing the results with our fave North East lass and bikini competitor @charl_emilyyAs always, a highly anticipated show which undoubtedly sets the standard for the rest of the competitive year! This show didn’t disappoint at all; from the physiques displayed to the showmanship each of the ladies showed and continue to demonstrate, it truly was a pleasure to watch! Charlotte sat up u...
2024-03-0744 minThe Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 46 - Lauralie Chapados, Ms. Bikini International & Aldo Paredes On Building A Champion Mindset & Fulfilling PotentialGot some feedback? Drop us a message!EP 46 is now live on all platforms and these guests truly need little introduction: 2x Miss Bikini international, Lauralie Chapados and owner of Iron University, Aldo Parades.Pinch us!!!!This was a once in lifetime conversation and we will remain eternally grateful for the time and transparency both Lauralie and Aldo offered up during this conversation. We cover:- Lauralie’s background, what brought her to bodybuilding and her career to date;- “Balance” , what lessons has Lauralie learned over the years...
2024-02-191h 34The Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 45 - Competing At A Young Age, Identity & Returning To Stage Whole With The Youngest Bikini Olympian Beatriz BiscaiaGot some feedback? Drop us a message!EP 45 is now live on all platforms and we had the pleasure of inviting IFBB Bikini Pro, and Posing Portal Coach Beatriz Biscaia @biscaiapro Beatriz turned pro at 17, and qualified for and competed at the prestigious @mrolympiallp twice, all before turning 20. She has excelled in the sport at such a pivotal age, with her whole life ahead of her and we couldn’t wait to chat with her to discuss how she navigated that at such an early age.In this episode we discuss:
2024-01-211h 33The Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 44 - Bret Contreras "The Glute Guy" & Inventor Of The Hip Thrust On All Things Glute TrainingGot some feedback? Drop us a message!EP 44 is now live on all platforms and we’re kicking off 2024 with an industry known Coach - The Glute Guy and Inventor of the Hip Thrust, none other than @bretcontreras1! Bret is a pioneer, with a wealth of knowledge and experience - very few come close to his expertise, so we couldn’t wait a second longer to sit down and pick his brains on all things glute development.In this episode we discuss:- Bret’s background, how he became involved in the industry...
2024-01-141h 15The Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 43 - 2023 Recap, The Highs, The Lows & The LessonsGot some feedback? Drop us a message!Our final episode of the year is live and it was a perfect opportunity to reflect on our year, to celebrate the success of the podcast and thank everyone for help make our dream a reality.It’s been a transformative year for us both and we are incredibly grateful for the year we’ve had. The highs, the lows and everything in between.Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.Jade and Grace The Backstage Bikini Podcast x...
2023-12-2253 minThe Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 42 - Bikini To Wellness, The Unspoken Truth With Olympian Allison TestuGot some feedback? Drop us a message!This week we had the absolute pleasure of welcoming Bikini Olympian, @allisontestu on the podcast.Allison has been nothing but an inspiration to both Grace and Jade and we have each followed Alison’s competitive career from back when she was an amateur athlete, so to have the opportunity to sit with her and discuss her career, her recent decisions surrounding which division she felt she belonged in, was such an honour.In this episode we discuss:How...
2023-12-061h 09The Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 41 - All Things Makeup & Show Day Beauty With Danielle SpencerGot some feedback? Drop us a message!EP 41 is now live on all platforms and this week we got to sit down and talk all things glam with @daniellespencer_makeupDanielle has been a leading MUA and stylist in the bodybuilding industry for as long as Grace and I have been competing.In this episode we cover DIY make up looks, dos and don’ts, tips, tricks and lots of recommendations to armour you with all you could possibly need to choose your stage glam. Danielle has a wealth of knowledge and...
2023-11-271h 05The Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 40 - Hormone Replacement Therapy/ FemTest, Fertility & Long Term Health Considerations With Dean St. MartGot some feedback? Drop us a message!EP 40 is now live and we welcome Supplement Needs formulator, educator and pharmacologist @deanstm on the podcast.We have been dying to open up the floor for you all, to discuss the impact this sport can have on your hormonal health and fertility and we could think of no one better than Dean to throw ours, and more importantly our listeners, questions out for open discussion.In this episode we discuss:- What is meant by hormonal replacement therapy, what is it’s objecti...
2023-11-161h 10The Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 39 2023 Bikini Olympia ReviewGot some feedback? Drop us a message!Our Bikini Olympia 2023 review is now live across all platforms, and Jade and I are sitting down to unpack the aftermath and all the electrifying moments from the Super Bowl of Bodybuilding!We're diving deep into the best physiques in the world, exploring their stage presence and the remarkable improvements showcased by the athletes.Also celebrating our 2023 Olympia Champ, Jennifer Dorie, who clinched the prestigious title for the second time!
2023-11-0950 minThe Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 38 - Bikini Olympia Predictions 2023Got some feedback? Drop us a message!In this episode we welcome @rachelvsymons to predict this years Bikini Olympia placings!It was an honour to have Rachel host this podcast with us. She follows the division avidly and has been a die hard listener and supporter of the podcast ever since it launched, so it was a pleasure to share the mic with her this week.With 52 athletes qualifying this year, the show will certainly not disappoint. It’s an incredibly competitive line up, made up of our most beloved icons but also so...
2023-11-0152 minThe Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 37 - Post-Competing Healing, Discovering and Regaining Your Health With Charly PickstockGot some feedback? Drop us a message!WERE BACK! And we have the pleasure of introducing EP 37 with former bikini competitor, Nutritionist, CBT therapist and one half of @theflourishing.society Charlotte Pickstock @charlypfit.We’re entering the latter end of the competitive year and with that comes a lot of challenges that a lot of competitors will undoubtedly face, so it was an invaluable opportunity to get Charly on to discuss not only her own experiences and the work she’s currently doing with competitors.In this episode we cover- Charly’s comp...
2023-10-271h 14The Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 36 - Angelica Teixeira: Miss Bikini Olympia, Motherhood & The Journey Of Being A ChampionGot some feedback? Drop us a message!EP 36 is now live and we had the sincere pleasure of chatting to 2x Miss Olympia and 4x Arnold Classic Bikini Champion, Angelica Teixeira.Yet another surreal moment for Grace and Jade; Angelica embodies everything that a true champion and icon of the sport should, and despite stepping away from competing since her last season in 2020, she remains to many, the bikini standard!In this episode we discuss:- Angelica’s background, how she got into competing, her competitive career to dat...
2023-09-081h 05The Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 35 - SHERU CLASSIC UK BIKINI PRO RESULTS AND REVIEWGot some feedback? Drop us a message!In today’s episode we are hosting a Sheru Classic UK Results and Review podcast and we had the pleasure of discussing the results with none other than Hannah Wares. This was a highly anticipated pro/AM show with amateur athletes competing for not only the pro card, but a chance to compete in a pro bikini line up the same day! We had some huge names from the European and UK bikini scene and we couldn’t wait to see which of the 24 beautiful athletes were g...
2023-08-1559 minThe Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 34 - Competing As A Natural Athlete, Turning IFBB Pro & Off Season Weight Gain With Emily OliviaGot some feedback? Drop us a message!For Episode 34, we had the pleasure of speaking to IFBB Bikini Pro Emily Olivia.As a lifetime natural athlete, Emily is incredibly passionate about exhausting her natural potential in this sport, which is a message we feel has been lost over recent years in the pursuit of fast success.In this episode Emily covers: - Her competing background; her experience of competing in multiple federations and finding her home in the IFBB;- Her success leading up to her Pro win and the...
2023-08-1059 minThe Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 33 - Team Elite Physique: The Evolution Of The Bikini Criteria With Adam BonillaGot some feedback? Drop us a message!Episode 33 is now live and it was nothing short of an honour to have Team Elite Physique founder, global bikini prep coach, Adam Bonilla on the podcast this week.Adam truly has been a pioneer in representing the bikini division. He dedicates his time not only to applying that knowledge and passion to his athletes and practice, but to sharing information to a worldwide audience, all to make the division better understood and to ensure the division stays true to what it represents; an entry into female competitive...
2023-08-031h 10The Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 32 - Aimee Delgado IFBB Pro & Bikini Olympian: Mindset, Motherhood & Meticulous Hard WorkGot some feedback? Drop us a message!For EP 32 we had the privilege of chatting to IFBB Bikini Pro and Olympian, Aimee Delgado. Aimee has had incredible success since turning pro in 2020, rocketing to the top taking top 6 in her first ever @olympiallc in 2022. So far in 2023 she has taken the champion titles of the prestigious NY Pro and Pittsburgh Pro as well as the Wasatch Warrior & Klash Series. All qualifying her for the 2023 Olympia.It’s been an upward trajectory ever since she started competing and we couldn’t wait to sit down w...
2023-07-201h 12The Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 31 - Hybrid Training, Overcoming Food Rules & Life Beyond The Bikini With Jess GarringtonGot some feedback? Drop us a message!EP 31 is now live and we had the pleasure of speaking to PCA Pro Bikini Athlete and Hyrox queen, Jess Garrington. If you have followed Jess’s journey like we have, you’ll have observed her incredible success as a bikini athlete across multiple federations and recently noticed her current switch to Hyrox style of training. We were extremely excited to talk to Jess about this new interest and how she is finding making room for a new approach to training. In this episode we cover:
2023-07-131h 00The Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 30 - PED's & Peaking For The Bikini Criteria With Joe JefferyGot some feedback? Drop us a message!Ep 30, yes 30!! Is now live and we had the pleasure of speaking with founder of @physiquecollective UK educator and coach, Joe Jeffrey.We were particularly excited to have Joe on the podcast not only because his work is known widely among competitors and coaches in the bodybuilding space, but also as he is renowned for his fluidity when it comes to coaching approaches.His focus is results, based on evidence and findings and he by no means sits in one camp. Quite the opposite, so we couldn’t...
2023-06-301h 06The Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 29 - Everything You Need To Know As A First Time Bikini CompetitorGot some feedback? Drop us a message!EP 29 is now live and this weeks episode is an unscheduled but highly requested podcast this week about competing for the very first time. Grace and Jade both have incredibly fond memories of their first preps but it undoubtedly came with its challenges. In this episode we strip it right back. We discuss all of the small steps we believe, collectively, amount to a successful prep.We cover:- hiring the right coach for you, dos and donts in terms of what to lo...
2023-06-211h 27The Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 28 - Maureen Blanquisco Ms. Bikini Olympia 2022 - What It Takes To Get To The Top!Got some feedback? Drop us a message!For EP 28 we had the privilege of chatting to IFBB Bikini Pro and your 2022 Miss Bikini Olympia, Maureen Blanquisco. To put it plainly, this was a dream come true for Grace and Jade. Maureen won the prestigious @mrolympia in 2022 and is your reigning champ and Miss Bikini Olympia and she graciously took some time to sit down with us both to share her journey.In this episode Maureen covers:- Her background, life before competing and what and who exposed her to the sport;
2023-06-091h 04The Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 27 - The Highs & Lows of Competing | Kerry Sextons JourneyGot some feedback? Drop us a message!This week's episode is a catch up with none other than IFBB Bikini Pro Kerry SextonKerry has been competing for almost a decade, transitioning from the old IFBB, competing in multiple federations, being the first PCA Pro bikini athlete, all the way through to obtaining her IFBB Pro Card in 2019.She has not been shy in sharing her journey with those that keep up to date with her, but we wanted to dig into where her competing interests came from, her background and what experiences...
2023-05-301h 20The Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 26 - New York Pro 2023 Bikini Results & ReviewGot some feedback? Drop us a message!EP 26 IFBB New York Pro Results and Review is now live on all platforms!Only a week after the Pittsburgh pro and a notoriously high calibre show, we were blessed to watch some of the best in the bikini pro league, do their thing. We had a different line up this week, despite the vicinity to the Pittsburgh Pro and it was a great opportunity for the athletes to be compared against a new line up. This week w...
2023-05-2228 minThe Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 25 - 2023 Pittsburgh Pro Bikini Results and ReviewGot some feedback? Drop us a message!EP 25 Pittsburgh Pro Results and Review is now live on all platforms!One of the most prestigious pro shows in the calendar, the representations from the Bikini Pro League did not disappoint. This show is a mini Olympia, stacked with Olympia qualified and former Miss Olympia athletes so we knew it would be a tough one! And my god it was! This week we talk through the placings and athletes individually and provide our own views about the results and why we think athletes placed where t...
2023-05-1533 minThe Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 24 Stress; Nightmare Or Necessary With Ross ByrneGot some feedback? Drop us a message!In this episode we have returning podcast royalty, Ross Byrne, discussing the impact of stress on athletes and the physical manifestations we all experience during both a prep and off season. We wanted to get Ross back on the podcast because he has an extensive amount of knowledge in relation to the physiological responses to stress but also has experience in dealing with athletes who react very differently to stress; he has seen both the negative and positive impacts stress can have during an athletes p...
2023-05-101h 09The Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 23 The Weight of Pro Status: The Highs & Lows Of Turning Pro With Becky DeanGot some feedback? Drop us a message!Here is episode 23, and we couldn’t wait to share this incredibly raw and honest chat with IFBB Bikini Pro @becdean_ifbbproBec’s journey is very much one Grace and I followed and Grace in particular was present with, and no doubt it will be one our listeners will be familiar with too. What Becky shares within this episode however is incredibly vulnerable, she opens up about the realities of her achieving her pro status, how that impacted her mindset and she explains the turbulent road she’s had...
2023-04-271h 09The Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 22 - Calum Raistrick on Turning Pro, Mastering Athlete Mindset and Fostering Resilience in BodybuildingGot some feedback? Drop us a message!EP 22 is now live and we had the honour of speaking with one of if not the most successful prep coach in the UK, owner of @team_procoach , head coach and educator, Calum Raistrick. We would hope he needs very little introduction at this stage! This conversation was one we truly thought needed to be had and with Calum’s extensive experience coaching athletes at all levels, from grass roots, to Olympia qualified athletes, we could think of nobody better to discuss the intricacies of the athlete mindset....
2023-04-1949 minThe Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 21 - Identity Beyond The BikiniGot some feedback? Drop us a message!In this episode, Jade opens up for the first time in relation to her decision to step back from bodybuilding for an indefinite length of time, to prioritise other people and elements of her life.This episode exposes much of Jade's ongoing struggles with her identity beyond being an athlete, the feelings and thoughts she has had to experience and try and come to terms with, whilst she navigates a stressful and emotional time in both hers and her family's life.These thoughts and feelings c...
2023-04-1238 minThe Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 20 - 10X Ben Weider Pro Qualifier & 1Bro Pro Show Recap & ReviewGot some feedback? Drop us a message!For the full experience, we recommend you watch this one on Youtube!The first UK Pro/AM show to kick off the bodybuilding calendar for this year went ahead this weekend, with 9 Pro Cards up for grabs and both shows did not disappoint.This week we wanted to cover not only the pro placings but also celebrate and discuss the incredible talent coming through the amateur ranks.As always, make sure you tune in, and let us know your thoughts about the show. What...
2023-04-1034 minThe Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 19 - PED'S: Risk Vs. Reward With Cory HagemanGot some feedback? Drop us a message!EP 19 is now live and we had the pleasure of speaking to an athlete and educator that needs very little in the way of introduction as her work speaks for itself. Cory Hageman, J3U educator, student nurse and IFBB bikini Pro! This was a truly incredible conversation. Cory has a wealth of knowledge and experience, and it is evident in the way that she speaks not only about herself but her clients, that she leaves no stone unturned.We wanted to delve specifically into Cory’s e...
2023-04-041h 13The Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 18 - Body Image, Body Dysmorphia & TherapyGot some feedback? Drop us a message!In this raw and vulnerable episode, Grace discusses her experiences with low body image and body dysmorphia, and how therapy has helped her understand her thought processes, rationalise, and become more self-aware.It is not uncommon for competitors to experience body image struggles. It is something we can all go through at varying points in our journey. However, many competitors do not do the crucial mental work beyond just bodybuilding. Grace believes that doing so can ultimately help many competitors understand their feelings about their body, improve...
2023-03-2848 minThe Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 17 - The Reality Of Competing As A Female: The Good, The Bad & The Controversial With Hannah WaresGot some feedback? Drop us a message!You asked, we delivered! This week we have top amateur IFBB athlete and host of The Pocket Rocket Podcast, Hannah Wares - sharing the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to prep.It’s no secret that prep presents its challenges but we wanted to speak with Hannah in particular to get her views and experience, having competed at a high level for a number of years.In particular we love Hannah’s transparency and we wanted listeners, whether first time or experienced comp...
2023-03-211h 12The Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 16 - Post Show, Off Season, Expectations & Experiences With Josh McHaleGot some feedback? Drop us a message!EP 16 is live and this week we have had the pleasure of speaking to a leading UK Prep Coach Josh Mchale. Josh has extensive experience in coaching, and in particular, coaching bikini athletes so this was a highly anticipated chat for both Jade and Grace. We really wanted to understand Josh’s methods, how he prepares his athletes not only for stage but for their individual athlete experience.We cover:- Josh’s background, how did he come to be a bikini coach, did he alway...
2023-03-1455 minThe Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 15 - Arnold Classic Bikini Recap & ReviewGot some feedback? Drop us a message!EP 15 Arnold Classic Recap and Review is now live on all platforms!One of the most anticipated shows of the season. This show springboards off the back of the Olympia with only a matter of weeks for the athletes to prepare, apply feedback and improve on the back of their Olympia showing, so it’s easy to assume that the placings will be very similar. But this is bikini. This week we talk through the placings and athletes individually and provide our own views abo...
2023-03-0730 minThe Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 14 Jasmin Jeffery - The Woman Behind The WorkGot some feedback? Drop us a message!EP 14 will be dropping anytime now and this week’s guest created the very road map for Grace and Jade’s very first prep season in this sport. She is the proud owner of @Kompakwomen and @kompakmen , host of @notjustabikinigirl podcast and athlete in her own right, Jasmin Jeffery.Jasmin is responsible for creating a community and hub of information, advice and support in the bikini space and has helped navigate not only her own journey, but hundreds and thousands of other bikini athl...
2023-02-281h 05The Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 13 - Posing, Persistence & Patience With Marnie Al SarafGot some feedback? Drop us a message!EP 13 is now live and we had the most incredible chat with Rock It Posing coach and the UK's most promising bikini athlete @marniefitMarnie is an athlete that has shaped both Grace and Jade’s journeys in so many ways, with an extensive competitive career for over almost a decade. Marnie has grown with the sport and has demonstrated true persistence and commitment to learning and understanding the sport for what it truly is. We couldn’t wait to sit down with her for a chat!...
2023-02-201h 26The Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 12 Bloodwork And Health Monitoring For Bikini Athletes With Chris From The Blood LabEP 12 is live and we were honoured to have Chris from @thebloodlab on this episode, talking about the importance of monitoring your blood work, both as an assisted or non-assisted athlete.Chris is leading the industry in relation to implementing treatments to empower us as athletes to understand the impact this sport has on our overall health but more importantly, the long term effects that can occur as a byproduct of prepping and ignoring our responsibilities in relation to taking care of your health. We cover:- Chris’ background and how he got...
2023-02-141h 08The Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 11 Bikini Mastery: Optimising athlete mindset and performance with Paul ReveliaGot some feedback? Drop us a message!Ep 11 is now live and today’s guest was none other than owner of one of the US’ top physique development/ coaching teams; Team Pro Physique himself @PaulReveliaIt was a dream come true to have the opportunity to have a discussion with Paul. His expertise in the division speaks for itself but what we loved most was his passion, not only for physique development but for athlete performance, for the division and what it means to be a top bikini athlete, and also longevity and sustainability in this...
2023-02-071h 14The Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 10 - Luke Miller - The Importance Of Female Specificity And Playing The Long GameGot some feedback? Drop us a message!Episode 10 is now live and we had the pleasure of welcoming one of the most influential and forward thinking educators in bodybuilding. Luke is the owner of @noswitchfitness and head educator with J3U, together with @johnjewett and he graciously gave us an opportunity to pick his brains.We discuss:- Luke’s background and what drives his contributions to education in the bodybuilding space;-Coaching principles and approaches, specific to females and the importance of being diverse as a coach in establishing the suitability of...
2023-01-241h 07The Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 9 - Relentless Pursuit: Amateur to Olympia With Phoebe HaganGot some feedback? Drop us a message!Episode 8 is now live and we have had the honour of speaking with IFBB Pro, Olympian and CEO of The Posing Portal; Phoebe Hagan.Phoebe shook to the Olympia stage this year being the first UK athlete to place in the top 10, in one of the largest and most competitive Olympia’s in history. She has excelled in not only her competitive career as an IFBB Pro but also now has an established business and clothing range and we couldn’t wait to sit down and chat to her...
2023-01-191h 19The Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 8 Grace's Solocast - Regaining My Menstrual Cycle Post PrepGot some feedback? Drop us a message!For this solo podcast, Grace gives you an insight into how the last few weeks and months have gone since finishing her prep.Like all preps, it wasn't easy. In this episode you can expect to hear:- How Grace has regained her menstrual cycle post prep - The elements of dieting that may lead to Hypothalamic Amenorrhea - What we commonly see in competitors on prep and post prep- The struggles and impacts of hormonal fluctuations- What she is do...
2023-01-1150 minThe Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 7 Bikini Olympia 2022 - Results & ReviewGot some feedback? Drop us a message!EP 07 - Bikini Olympia 2022 Results and Review!It was an honour to watch this years historic line up, arguably the most competitive and unpredictable line up in years.This week we talk through the placings and athletes individually and provide our own views about the results and why we think athletes placed where they did. We cover our thoughts about where bikini is heading and the characteristics we think will be the theme for the 2023 season.Make sure you tune in, and let us...
2022-12-2054 minThe Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 6 Ross Byrne - PED's In The Bikini DivisionGot some feedback? Drop us a message!For episode 6, we have Team ProCoach coach and educator, Ross Byrne with an incredible foundational discussion into PED use for females, with a specific look at the bikini division.In this episode, Ross covers:- What PEDs are generally used for and by females in the sport.- Considerations as to which compounds are appropriate to use and discusses the impact these can have subject to dose and duration of exposure.- The bikini look now vs then and how PEDs may have contributed...
2022-12-081h 21The Backstage Bikini PodcastEp. 5 Phoebe Goodwin - Amateur to IFBB Pro & Everything In BetweenGot some feedback? Drop us a message!Our second guest on the podcast is with posing coach, physique coach and newly crowned IFBB Bikini Pro, Phoebe Goodwin.This was a highly anticipated discussion for both Grace and Jade. In this episode Phoebe covers the highs and the lows of her road to becoming an IFBB Pro. She talks about where her competitive journey started, the obstacles and challenges both physically and mentally, that she had to overcome to reach her goals and covers her plans going forward for her career in the pro league.
2022-12-0150 minThe Backstage Bikini PodcastEp.4 Grace's Solocast - Growth Outside Of Your PhysiqueGot some feedback? Drop us a message!This weeks episode is a solocast with one of our hosts Grace. We wanted you to get to know us as athletes and people; this episode is a little insight into Grace's competing journey to date and a chat around her plans for 2023. Grace covers the importance of time away from stage, to not only to develop your physique, but to develop as a person. We hope this episode serves as a reminder that it is totally okay to focus on watering other elements of your life, in or...
2022-11-2718 minThe Backstage Bikini PodcastEp.3 Jade’s Solocast - Plans not going to plan.Got some feedback? Drop us a message!This weeks episode is a solocast with one of our hosts Jade. We wanted you to get to know us as athletes and people; this episode is a little insight into Jade's competing journey to date and a chat around her plans for 2023. She covers the implications of her post show not going as she had hoped and provides a little reflection on her competing plans for 2023.Make sure you keep up with the podcast on social media for previews and details about u...
2022-11-2421 minThe Backstage Bikini PodcastEp 2. Paul Standell - Understanding Post-Prep Psychology & Controlling The Uncontrollable.Got some feedback? Drop us a message!Our first guest is Paul Standell. A leading educator and coach within the Industry.Pauls expansive knowledge expands across everything from biomechanics, physics all the way to client psychology and behaviours.Paul has spent years in the Industry learning and developing his craft on all things coaching.We are very excited and grateful to have had him come on as our initial speaker to discuss all things post-prep psychology.In this episode we discuss:- Common Challenges Post-Prep - D...
2022-11-171h 13The Backstage Bikini PodcastEp 1. Introducing The Backstage Bikini PodcastGot some feedback? Drop us a message!Welcome to The Backstage Bikini Podcast with your hosts, Grace Mannion and Jade Hegarty. The ultimate bikini podcast: In this episode we introduce ourselves, give you an insight into the types of conversations you can come to expect to hear and a little explanation as to what has inspired us both to launch the podcast. We hope to bring fellow competitors true value, insight and information about what it takes to be a bikini athlete. Make sure you keep up with the podcast on socia...
2022-11-1512 min
Be the girl who decided to go get it.Ep 26: Was it a Break up or Break through?Welcome back to my podcast and Happy 2022, a new year to grow and to become our best selves!
I am kicking off the New Year with a solo podcast exposing my own experiences with my own life experiences. I put a question box on my Instagram and people generally wanted relationship advice from me which is ironic because I am no relationship expert, however, this podcast goes into depth on attachment types (anxious, avoidant & secure), values and boundaries, self-worth, childhood / relationship trauma and ultimately how to become more secure and take responsibility for your...
2022-01-2357 min
Xsara's XtraXsara's Xtra- #1 Kristen HanbyXsara spoke to artist and comedian Kristen Hanby on the phone from Jersey. He speaks about how he has been super busy in L.A collaborating with Souljaboy and Sean Kingston and his upcoming new single 'All Alone' is out on the 16th August raising awareness about depression.Music from:1. - Clip C x Grizzy (Prod: Lomoji) - Play Nice2. Tony Njoko - Hapless3. Lucas S. - Made It4. Liam Holmes - Queen of Summer*INTERVIEW phone* Kristen Hanby 5. Kristen Hanby - Drunk Love6. Hegarty- Lo...
2019-08-0945 min
Butterflies and HurricanesButterflies and Hurricanes EP57 (Cameron Landers)Luis Drayton and Professor P-Soop present the latest edition of "Butterflies and Hurricanes" on Fusion Music Radio! With Special Guest Cameron Landers of rock bands The Eyesores and Rock 'n' Roll Villain Society, music from The Boston Shakers, Hegarty, The Timmyyzzz, Octane, Operation Neptune Spear, Hunter Jade McReynolds East, Renaissance Kings - plus "The Week In Lulz", "My Life In The Bush Of Static" and more! www.fusionmusicradio.net
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