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Let's Talk BikiniEP.21 - Business Women in Dubai with Phoebe Hagan & Camille LeFebvreHello bikini listeners! In this episode we have guests Phoebe Hagan and Camille LeFebvre on the show discussing all things IFBB Bikini and Business in Dubai, as female online coaches in the fitness industry. We will be discussing: ➕ Why Dubai? ➕ Our history and life in Dubai ➕ Struggles as business women in Dubai ➕ How we started our online businesses ➕ Tips on how to start a online fitness business ➕ Female coaches vs. male coaches ➕ Pro’s and Con’s of Posing coaching online vs...2025-02-0950 minLet's Talk BikiniEP.20 - ONE Week Out, Prep ReviewEP.20 - ONE Week Out, Prep Review
Hello bikini listeners!
WE ARE ONLY ONE WEEKS OUT! In this episode we have Steph recording with her partner Brandon
We will be discussing:
➕ Prep review on the last 20 weeks!
➕ Optimising different phases of prep
➕ The bodybuilding lifestyle
➕ Blocking out the outside noise
➕ My mental health over the last few years
➕ How mental health impacts prep
➕ The secret ingredients in prep, training and progress
➕ Competing plans moving forw...2024-10-251h 06Let's Talk BikiniEP.19 - Prep at 6 Weeks Out, Juggling Fatigue, Business and PrepHello bikini listeners!
WE ARE 6 WEEKS OUT! In this episode we have Steph recording with her partner Brandon
We will be discussing:
➕ Prep updates
➕ Fatigue management under 8 weeks out
➕ External stressors
➕ Emotional rollercoasters
➕ Being a business owner in prep
➕ Optimising training load at the end of prep
➕ Quality Comp Prep coaching
➕ Truely knowing your clients
➕ Self sabotaging and mental health as an athlete
And so much more!
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WE ARE 8 WEEKS OUT! In this episode we have Steph recording with her partner Brandon
We will be discussing:
➕ Prep updates
➕ Birthday celebrations in Prep
➕ Refeeds and off-plan meals in Prep
➕ Prep mentality
➕ Unhealthy mindsets
➕ Life balance in Bodybuilding
➕ Taking responsibility for your outcomes
➕ Taking the first step and embracing being s**t as beginner
➕ Blocking the outside noise
➕ External stressors in Prep
➕ Communication and your support group in Prep
➕ The gym as...2024-09-0553 minLet's Talk BikiniEP.17 - Prep at 11 Weeks Out, Life Past BodybuildingHello bikini listeners!
WE ARE 11 WEEKS OUT! In this episode we have Steph recording with her partner Brandon again
We will be discussing:
➕ How is prep so far?
➕ Scale weight not moving in prep?
➕ Fatigue management in a Prep
➕ Body recomposition
➕ Realistic expectations with competing
➕ Preventing burnout in bodybuilding
➕ Goals beyond Bodybuilding
➕ Business plans
➕ Returning back to Australia?
➕ Listener questions
And so much more!
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https://www.ins...2024-09-011h 06Let's Talk BikiniEP.16 - Prep Tips, What to Expect from Prep and Competing OverseasHello bikini listeners!
In this episode we have Steph and Jessica Mahoney, who is also a Coach at StephkaFit. Jess recently competed and had a successful season in NPC/IFBB Australia and overseas in Korea, where she just missed out on the IFBB Pro Card!
We will be discussing:
➕ Why NPC/IFBB?
➕ Transitioning from ICN to NPC/IFBB
➕ Feedback, set-backs and achievements in her last Prep
➕ Competing overseas
➕ What to expect in Prep
➕ Prep tips
➕ Balancing life with co...2024-08-091h 25Let's Talk BikiniEP.15 - What It Takes To Be A Pro, Relationships and Prep UpdatesHello bikini listeners!
In this episode we have Steph and her partner Brandon, who is a retired Professional Kayak Athlete for Team GB and is a current NPC/IFBB Amateur Classic Physique Bodybuilder.
We will be discussing:
➕ Steph's 2023 Prep (which was cancelled)
➕ Steph and Brandon's current 2024 Prep
➕ What is Bodybuilding?
➕ What it takes to become Pro
➕ The Pro Mindset
➕ The Athlete Lifestyle
➕ Sacrifices in Prep
➕ Your environment and who you surround yourself with
➕ Successful Re...2024-07-2752 minLet's Talk BikiniEP.14 - Dr. Efi on the Psychology of Bodybuilding & Navigating Post-Comp ChallengesHello, bikini listeners!
Today on Let's Talk Bikini, we're beyond excited to feature a very special guest - Dr. Efi, a Clinical Psychologist and an accomplished Bodybuilder. 💕
Here’s what we’re unpacking today:
- Diets Post-Competition: Navigating the crucial phase after stepping off the stage.
- Prepping for Competition - A Mental Approach
- The Mental Transition from Prep to Off-Season: Understanding the emotional and psychological shifts that occur when moving from a competition prep to an improvement or off-season phase.
- Post-Competition Reflection: The importance of reflecting on one's performance, the emotional rollercoaster post-competition, and setting goals for the...2024-04-0441 minLet's Talk BikiniEP.13 - Nicole Tan IFBB Bikini Pro, Balancing Life as a Competitor & Competing in AsiaHello bikini listeners! In this episode we have Nicole Tan, our fellow IFBB Bikini Pro Athlete, on the podcast with us 💕
We will be discussing:
➕ Nicole’s recent competitions in Asia & future plans
➕ Prep diet VS improvement season diet
➕ Training during prep
➕ Competing after pregnancy?
➕ When do we plan on stepping away from competing?
➕ Answering our listener questions
And so much more!
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https://www.instagram.com/cla...2024-02-141h 02Let's Talk BikiniEP.12 - Stepping away from competing - what’s next? How to move to Dubai, plus more!Hello bikini listeners!
It has been a little while since we have recorded on the Podcast.. and lots have changed!
In this episode Claire and Steph discuss;
➕ What we have been up to over the last year away from the Podcast
➕ Are we competing again?
➕ What’s next
➕ Australia Vs. Dubai
➕ How to move to Dubai and start a business
And so much more!
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Grow By Design68. Knowing your worth as an athlete with Steph Kalms, IFBB Bikini ProIn this episode, I chat with Steph Kalms, IFBB Bikini pro and comp prep coach (My coach!) We chat: All about her journey to winning her pro card and the ups and down she had to overcome. Her wins, reflections and lessons from her first pro season. The essentials to consider when starting a prep. The importance of understanding your worth and why when competing. Her philosophy as a coach and how she approaches a prep, lifestyle or offseason phase with clients. The lessons and insights she gained from spending time with top IFBB pros and judges...2023-06-2542 min
Let's Talk BikiniLet's Talk Bikini EP11 - USA Competition Tour, Peak Week, Judges Feedback, Cheat Meals and MORE!Hello bikini listeners! We are back in Australia after travelling the USA for 2 months for our first run of USA Pro Shows! In this episode Claire and Steph discuss;
➕ Our competitions in the USA
➕ Peak week protocols
➕ The changes from one peak week to the next
➕ The judges feedback
➕ Post comp cheat meals and the effects
➕ What’s next for us both?
➕ Steph has a new coach!
➕ Answering our listener questions
And so much more!
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http...2022-06-151h 13Let's Talk BikiniLet's Talk Bikini EP10 - Dr Chris McLellan, How To Grow Your Glutes, Optimal Training Tips and Peak Week ProtocolsHello bikini listeners! Today we have special guest Dr Chris McLellan back on the show again. Steph and Claire discuss with Dr McLellan;
➕ Does training deadlifts make your waist thick and blocky?
➕ Pelvis anatomy - posterior/anterior pelvic tilt and sacral angle
➕ How to grow your glutes according to your structural pelvis anatomy
➕ Does training bare foot increase glute activation?
➕ Ankle mobility and calf range
➕ Trap activation in shoulder training
➕ Macro intake in prep
➕ Our USA competition plans
➕ Travelling in prep - carbs, fluid and...2022-03-231h 52
Let's Talk BikiniLet's Talk Bikini EP9 - We are in Dubai! Life and Prep Update for our 2022 USA Season, Listeners Q&AHello bikini listeners! Welcome back! Steph and Claire discuss;
➕ What brought us to Dubai
➕ Life update for the last 4 months
➕ Prep update at 4.5 weeks out
➕ Why Steph is prepping herself for the USA Pro Shows
➕ Why Claire has a new coach
➕ Challenges in Prep whilst moving countries
➕ Claire's experience catching COVID at 14 weeks out
➕ Competing plans in the USA
➕ Plans after our first USA season
➕ Listener Q&A's
And so much more!
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Let's Talk BikiniLet’s Talk Bikini EP8 - Frankie Lee, Athlete's Mindset, What Does It Take, Finding Your PurposeHello bikini listeners! Today we have special guest Frankie Lee on the show. Frankie Lee talks to us about;
➕ The athlete's mindset
➕ What it takes to be successful
➕ Identity
➕ Finding your passion and purpose
➕ The effects of social media
➕ Living up to societies expectations
➕ Breaking the cycle of life
And so much more!
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Let's Talk BikiniLet’s Talk Bikini EP7 - Dr Chris McLellan, Physique Science, Glute Development and HormonesHello bikini listeners! Today we have special guest Dr Chris McLellan on the show. Dr McLellan tells us about;
➕ His involvement in High Performance Sport, Bodybuilding and the Fitness industry
➕ Glute development/training and pelvis structure
➕ Barbell Squats and Deadlifts thickening your waist?
➕ Hormones - specifically Cortisol (stress hormone)
➕ Post-comp reverse dieting
➕ Bingeing and the scientific consequences
➕ Supplements
➕ Artificial sweeteners
➕ Forms of cardio and Conditioning
➕ Metabolic rate
➕ Show day carb up
➕ Macros during prep
➕ PCOS
➕ Diet t...2021-11-011h 35
Let's Talk BikiniLet's Talk Bikini EP6 - Tony Doherty, How It All Began, Arnold Classic Australia, FitFest, OlympiaHello bikini listeners! Today we have special guest Tony Doherty on the show.
Tony tells us about how he started in the fitness industry, challenges he has encountered and overcome, dealing with Covid-19, the Arnold Classic Australia, FitFest, Olympia 2021, competition plans for 2022 and so much more!
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https://www.instagram.com/jessjohnsonfitness/2021-10-2546 min
Let's Talk BikiniLet's Talk Bikini EP5 - Body Positivity, Health, Periods, Diets, ContraceptionHELLO BIKINI FAM ! In this episode we talk about health, specifically periods (losing them and getting them back), contraception and post comp weight gain. We also talk about the different diets we have tried and our protein intake. If you haven't already go check out our other episode and enjoy !
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https://www.instagram.com/jessjohnsonfitness/2021-10-1853 min
Let's Talk BikiniLet's Talk Bikini EP4 - Scott Goble, Prep Protocols, Olympia Predictions & Travel RestrictionsHello bikini listeners! Today we have special guest Coach Scott Goble on the show, we discuss different prep protocols and peak weeks, our Olympia Bikini predictions and the currently limitations in Australia for athletes competing overseas.
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https://www.instagram.com/jessjohnsonfitness/2021-10-1136 min
Let's Talk BikiniLet's Talk Bikini EP3 - Struggles, Breakups, Set backsHello bikini listeners! In today’s episode we talk about:
Struggles in prep and in the off season
Overcoming challenges
Breakups
Setbacks
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https://www.instagram.com/jessjohnsonfitness/2021-10-0454 min
Let's Talk BikiniLet's Talk Bikini EP2 - Troy Thornton, Arnold predictions, Peak Week Protocols & Q&AHello bikini listeners unfortunately Claire wasn't feeling well however we were lucky enough to get Troy Thornton on the show last minute to speak about USA Arnold predictions. We also spoke about peak week protocols, weight gain post show, off-season growth, Gut health and our idols.
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Let's Talk BikiniLet's Talk Bikini EP1 - Introduction, Meet the girls, Offseason & RelationshipsIn this episode we introduce ourselves and talk about:
What we do
How we met
Life on the Gold Coast
How we started competing
Our competing history
Future plans
Tips for first time competitors
Relationships
Off-season dieting
How to choose a coach
The Athlete mindset
Lockdowns in Australia and cancelled competitions
Practicing gratitude
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https://www.instagram.com/clairebonaccorso_ifbbpro/2021-09-2052 min
Bikini PodcastBikini Podcast Episode 48 - IFBB Bikini Pro Steph KalmsSpecial guest today Australian Bikini Pro - Steph Kalms
This was record 5 weeks out of Australian Nationals and thought it would be cool to save it and upload later after we've made the predictions!
TOPICS/QUESTIONS
We talk Pro show coming up and lessons learned on the journey
How do you go about being a prep coach and a Professional athlete?
How is your coaching going?
We talk Season A amateur girls that will be competing! Predictions for each state show?
Who will win the Pr...2021-03-121h 23
Bikini PodcastBikini Podcast Episode 31 - Interview with IFBB Bikini Pro Steph KalmsBikini Podcast Episode 31 - Interview with IFBB Bikini Pro Steph Kalms
TOPICS / QUESTIONS
Tips for a beginner bikini girl posing
Which federations do you offer posing coaching for?
Tips for standing out in the line up with posing
How did you first start competing?
What is your contest history?
Steph talks competing at the Arnolds Australia
Competing overseas
Old IFBB versus IFBB Pro League judging
Getting looked at differently overseas
The quest to win a Pro Card overseas at the Amateur Olympia in Vegas
How...2020-08-061h 33