Bikini Diaries
326 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsBikini Diaries was created to send a core message that anything you want in life is achievable as long as you never give up on your dreams. We dive deep with emphasis on health, fitness, and mindset, to motivate others to be authors and action takers in their lives. Our mission is to encourage and enlighten others with all talks bikini in our in depth discussions with other bikini professionals in the IFBB. (international Federation of Body Building)
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256: Know Your Why, Commit to a Positive Mental Diet, and Refuse to Quit with Janine Herrera
October 18, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBYou might think that significant life changes like divorce and going from being a stay-at-home mom to an ICU nurse, nurse practitioner, and a student would flip your life upside down, but not Janine Herrera. Janine stumbled into the world of bodybuilding shortly after her divorce as a way to focus on herself, rebuild her identity, and challenge herself. Janine turned pro at her third show, where she earned two pro cards, and has since won three pro shows. Janine is now thriving in all aspect...
255: You Have to do What Makes You Happy with Hope Castelli
October 11, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBHope Castelli has always known that she wanted to be a Bikini competitor. Her self-doubt and struggle with an eating disorder as a teenager kept her from competing for many years, but didn't keep her from training. She began training when she was only 15 years old. She made the decision to start competing in 2019 and earned her pro card in 2020. In our conversation, Hope opens up about her eating disorder, shares how she manifested her pro card, and discusses the advances she has made with h...
254: Where is Your Pain Coming From?
October 11, 2022 01:50 - 9 minutes - 13 MB----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links
253: It’s Hard to Beat Someone Who Never Gives Up with Niccole Guggia
October 04, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBShe's a mom, vegan, wife, and bikini pro, and she does all of these things exceptionally well. Niccole Guggia entered the world of bodybuilding in 2018 after experiencing health-related issues that eventually led her to a plant-based diet. She earned her pro card at her first national show in 2020, took home first place in her pro masters class in 2021, and has already met all of the goals she set for herself in 2022. I am so excited for you to hear all about her journey, the importance of a...
252: The Reality of Competing after Having Kids with Jessica Miller
September 27, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBIf you feel like you have a lot going on right now, this is the episode for you. Jessica Miller is a fitness coach, mama, and real estate assistant. She has been able to successfully breastfeed, raise two kids as a single mom, and navigate a divorce while also being a top competitor. I know you'll be inspired by her drive and ability to balance every aspect of her life in a way that allows her to achieve her goals without sacrificing her family. Here's what you'll hear: [4:00] Bikini...
251: A Way to Help With Negative Emotion
September 27, 2022 01:57 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MBI offer 3 ways to help you with your negative emotion! If you're feeling any negative emotion and need some immidiate relief, Youre going to LOVE this episode! ----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links
250: Take the Time You Need to Enjoy the Sport with Meg D'Ginto
September 20, 2022 09:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBShe's 24 years old, a lifestyle coach on the Bair Aesthetics team, and she earned her pro card in the 4th show she competed in. Meg D'Ginto is an all-natural superstar. I can't wait for you to hear her secrets to living a balanced life and enjoying the journey while striving to achieve her goals. Here's what you'll hear: [4:00] Bikini Hack [8:00] Who is your support system? [9:00] What was it like for your mother when you first started competing? [10:00] What sports did you pla...
249: Never Give Up, Always Circle Back to Your Goal With Trish Lloyd
September 13, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBIf you're looking to be inspired, this is episode is for you. Our guest went from last call-outs at NPC Universe to winning three pro cards, three overall titles, and two pro shows only two weeks later. She preaches our core message of never giving up on your dreams and in this episode, she shares all the steps she took to achieve pro status. Trish Lloyd is originally from Toledo, Ohio and now lives in Stratford-Upon-Avon, UK. She has been competing since 2018 and has traveled all arou...
248: The Power of Choices
September 13, 2022 01:58 - 6 minutes - 9.27 MB----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links
247: You Always Need Support but Sometimes You Need Tough Love with Liana Giannamore
September 06, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBLiana Giannamore first experienced the world of bodybuilding through her parents, who both were competitors. She began her own bodybuilding journey in 2018 and turned pro in 2020. After turning pro, she took a two-year improvement season to transform her physique so that she could hang with the big dogs before making her pro debut. Her improvement season was a success despite the challenges she faced in her personal life and she is now on track to being able to compete at The Olympia. I can'...
246: Trusting the Process, Counting Macros, and Motivating Others with Lizzie Martinez
August 30, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBLizzie Martinez is an IFBB Bikini Pro, a Personal Trainer, and owner of Sun City Athletic Club in El Paso, TX. Her passion for fitness has led her to help others become more fit and healthy individuals. As a personal trainer, Lizzie has been blessed to help hundreds of women attain their dream bodies. She aims to educate women about how to work a gym, eat right, and feel comfortable and confident in their skin. Lizzie first stepped on stage as a pageant contestant, but she has never lo...
245: How to Get Ahead
August 29, 2022 22:54 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MB3 principals I would like to share with you on how to get ahead in life ~ ----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links
244: Setting Healthy Boundaries and Delivering on Feedback with Jordan Brannon
August 23, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBSeeing others succeed before you can be challenging, but there's no greater victory than one that feels rightfully owned. IFBB Pro Jordan Brannon learned this as she fought to earn her pro card. She relied on her relentless spirit and ability to learn to deliver on feedback to make it to the top. Jordan attended the University of South Florida, where she graduated with her Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science. She found the bodybuilding community through friends while she was in colle...
243: Setting Goals and Moving Intentionally with Erin Dennis
August 16, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBIf you want to achieve something, you must make it a priority and not give up on it. Our guest today knows this to be true and is dedicated to achieving all of her goals. Erin Dennis is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio and now works as a tire design engineer in North Carolina. She started her bodybuilding career in 2018 and earned her pro card just one year later. I am so excited for you to hear her story! She shares how she has been able to accomplish her goals and what she's doing to...
242: 4 Year Anniversary Celebration !
August 15, 2022 18:56 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBCelebrate with me ! 10% off courses using code 4YEARS @ Freeposing.com Tan Yourself Blueprint Course
241: Having the Right Coach is a Game Changer with Lawna Dunbar
August 09, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBAre you planning on taking time away from the stage but you're worried about how it's going to affect your progression in the sport? If so, you do not want to miss this episode. Lawna Dunbar started competing when she was 21, almost got her pro card, then took a six-year break. When she returned to the stage, she achieved her pro card in just six months! She was on top when she left and is now back on top as she returns. She currently has 10 points towards the Olympia and doesn't plan to slo...
240: Prioritizing Living a Balanced Life with Myesha Rodgers
August 02, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBMyesha Rodgers is a high school English teacher, lifelong student, avid animal lover, and eclectic free spirit. She began competing in the natural federations in 2013. She earned 3 pro cards in the natural federations before joining the NPC in 2018 and turned pro in the IFBB as a natural athlete. The thing that is most important to her is living a balanced life. In this episode, Myesha shares how she has maintained balance and happiness throughout the evolution of her bodybuilding journey. S...
239:Bikini Posing Mistake #4
July 28, 2022 07:30 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBToday is our final episode of the Posing mistakes series, we hope you loved it ! Be sure to go back to listen to the other 3 so you can get the upper hand on perfecting your posing. ----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links
238: Learn to Trust Yourself and Don't Overlook Feedback with Leah Walter
July 26, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBWhy not me? This is the motto that IFBB professional Leah Walter lives by. Leah started competing over six years ago after seeing her husband's transformation while competing. It was persistence that allowed her to achieve her pro card. She is now in her rookie year as a pro and is working her way to accomplishing so much more in both her bodybuilding career and life. You will not want to miss this episode where Leah shares her secrets to success and the best way to navigate your way through...
237: Winner Takes All Special with IFBB Pro Brittany Gillespie
July 21, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBWelcome back to the Winner Takes All Special! This is our very last but very special guest. I'm so excited to highlight this woman and everything she has accomplished. Keep in mind, this is a special that we are going to be bringing back year after year, to highlight these women and their successes. Not only did they win their pro cards, but they are winning the overall title at these shows. Which is absolutely phenomenal! So let's talk bikini shall we?! Gaining confidence, strategy, f...
236: Winner Takes All Special with IFBB Pro Cory Hageman
July 20, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBWelcome back to our Winner Takes All Special! This is now a special we will continue to have to highlight the women who not only get their pro cards, but who conquer the entire show and win the overall. Up next is the overall winner at Junior USAs, Cory Hageman. Shortly after winning the overall, she placed second next to former Miss Bikini Olympia Ashley Kaltwasser at her pro debut. What an amazing victory! In this episode, we talk all about her journey to success, especially while g...
235: Winner Takes All Special with IFBB Pro Kathy Seitz
July 19, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis week we are having a Winner Takes All Special, where we are featuring women who not only obtained their pro cards but they won the overall at these national-level contests. This is now a special that we will continue to have to highlight these women every single year and I'm so excited to be highlighting and featuring them and their success! Our first Winner Takes All guest, Kathy Seitz, was the overall winner at NPC Universe. What does it truly feel like to go from not enjoying s...
234: Bikini Posing Mistakes Series #3
July 18, 2022 22:29 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MBThe series continues!! Tune in for more helpful tips and mistakes to avoid while posing :)I want to also say thank you for tuning in today with Julian and I. ----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links
233: Understanding and Knowing when to Shift Priorities with Maeghan Egli
July 12, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBAre you in your fifth, sixth, or even seventh year working towards your pro card? I hope this episode inspires you to keep going. Our very special guest won the overall at the first two shows that she ever entered. She has been competing for six years and shares how sweet her experiences have been in her first year competing as a pro. Get ready to be inspired by this conversation with IFBB Pro Maeghan Egli. Here's what you'll hear: [4:30] Bikini Hack [13:00] Why bodybuilding? [14...
232: Balancing Expectations and Confidence with Milene Lingiardi
July 05, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBYou do not want to miss this episode with Milene Lingiardi. She's beautiful, has a full time job as an engineer, and she sticks to a vegan diet while competing. In our conversation we discuss the obstacles of having a full time job while being a professional bodybuilder and she shares so many great tips on balancing the different aspects of life as a vegan athlete. Here's what you'll hear: [4:00] Bikini Hack [8:00] What was life like before you started competing? [9:00] What was ...
231: Bikini Posing Mistakes Series #2
June 30, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 16 MBHi loves!! Im sharing all the bikini posing mistakes to avoid while you're on stage ! My hope is that every single competitor has the information while feeling held and supported to pose on stage like a pro ! Enjoy !! ----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links
230: Keep Improving and Keep Showing up with Vania Auguste
June 28, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBAre you wondering if you'll ever get your pro card? Or if competing in the Olympia will ever be a possibility for you? Well, don't! I am here to tell you that if you want it bad enough, it will happen. IFBB Pro Vania Auguste is proof of it. Vania started competing in 2015 and made her Olympia debut in 2021. She didn't give up, and neither should you. Tune into this episode to hear all about her journey as a dancer to making it to the Olympia, all while being a full-time teacher. I am so exci...
229: Consistency is Everything with Karen Wall
June 21, 2022 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40.8 MBIt can be tough jumping from one career to the next, especially when the new career is running your own business. IFBB Bikini Professional Karen Wall went from a career in graphic design to being a full time coach and supplement company owner, all while chasing her pro card. She is now thriving in the fitness industry and has so much knowledge to share. Her story is so inspirational and I cannot wait to share it with you. Here's what you'll hear: [4:30] Bikini Hack [10:30] Life bef...
228: Bikini Posing Mistakes Series #1
June 20, 2022 13:25 - 18 minutes - 25 MBHi loves!! Im sharing all the bikini posing mistakes to avoid while you're on stage ! My hope is that every single competitor has the information while feeling held and supported to pose on stage like a pro ! Enjoy !! ----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links
227: Journey of Fitness + Compromise with Rudie Guerrero
June 14, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBI am so excited to share this athlete with you today! Rudie Guerrero and I have an inspiring conversation all about her fitness journey. She's an IFBB Pro and ASCA level 3 coach with a fitness history that dives deep into compromise. She explains how she stays motivated while going towards her goals! We talk all about her wins, fails & in-betweens. Her insight will help us grow our own lives through better understanding others' situations, so let’s dive right into this topic together! ...
226: Journey from Figure to Bikini with Maria Sharp
June 07, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBMany women in this sport move up in categories to find the right fit. But have you ever thought of moving down a category and what that would look like? Maria Sharp has been competing for sixteen years! Thirteen of them as a figure athlete and pro, and three of them as a bikini pro athlete. She went through many changes physically, mentally, and emotionally to transition. And what she believes to have been the best decision for her marriage and her family. I am so excited for you...
225: Bikini Dairies Posing Special with IFBB Bikini Pro Aimee Valesquez
June 02, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 37.5 MBThe posing series continues once again! My guest in this episode is Aimee Velasquez, Bikini Pro and owner of Top-level Posing. Get excited! In this episode we talk about how to take your posing to the next level, we hold nothing back, and Aimee gives us all the tools and tips she has. We discuss flexibility, weight distribution, foot placement and so much more. Here's what you'll hear: [4:00] Why she became a coach [6:30] 2021 review [8:00] The importance of posing [9:30] Foo...
224: Bikini Dairies Posing Special with IFBB Bikini Pro Reijuana Harley
June 01, 2022 08:00 - 48 minutes - 31.4 MBThe posing series continues! My guest today is Reijuana Harley, an Olympian and posing coach at Pose with Poise. In this episode we talk about all things posing, even some things you maybe never would have thought about. Get ready to learn about posture, how to maintain glute fullness, the importance of core stability, and so much more! Here's what you'll hear: [5:00] Reijuana’s background [10:00] Why is posing important [12:30] The importance of having a coach [14:30] Postu...
223: Bikini Dairies Posing Special with IFBB Bikini Pro Tamara Jordan
May 31, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 30.4 MBAre you ready to take your posing to the next level? In this first episode of my three day posing special I chat with two time Olympian, Arnold Classic Competitor, and posing coach: Tamara Jordan. She is dropping so much important knowledge in this episode including how to build confidence, how to strengthen your posing technique, common mistakes, and so many other tips! Here's what you'll hear: [5:00] Tamara’s background [7:30] Confidence building [11:30] Posing homework [14...
222: Combating All or Nothing Thinking
May 27, 2022 21:00 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBI'm back to talk about ways to combat all or nothing thinking.All or nothing thinking in what dictates a "real" athlete and all or nothing thinking when it comes to our meal prep. Is this extreme way of thinking holding you back? Do you find it hard to give yourself grace and credit for all the things you are doing right? Are you quick to throw in the towel when you are not perfect? Then this episode is for you love !
221: Motherhood and Wellness with Natasha Peay
May 24, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBAre you a mom struggling to be both a mama and an athlete? Or maybe you’re expecting and worried about what your body will look like after birth. My guest today became a mama and a professional athlete all at the same time! In this episode I chat with Natasha Peay about her unique journey to the pros, her wellness lifestyle, and her experience with motherhood. Here's what you'll hear: [4:30] Bikini hack [11:00] The beginning of her fitness journey [16:00] How her relationship w...
220: Recovery with Jodie Yuncker
May 17, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 39.8 MBHave you ever struggled with an eating disorder? Or maybe you’re in the midst of it now longing for a path to healing. My guest today has been there too. She shares her journey from not eating to fueling her body with food. She is now an IFBB Bikini pro and works full time as a coach and media manager for Fit Body Fusion. What you’ll hear in this episode: [5:00] Bikini Hack [11:30] Believing in herself [14:30] Her experience with eating disorders [22:30] Recovery and healing ...
219: 4 Bikini Hacks When Traveling for a Show
May 12, 2022 22:45 - 13 minutes - 19 MBIn this episode I share 4 things you may not know that will make traveling for shows a breeze. Tune in! ----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links
219: How To Turn Pro in 2022
May 12, 2022 06:30 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBWondering how to turn pro this year? What shows can you go to to get your pro card, what are the qualifications, and when are they so I can be prepared?!!!!! Yeah I know that feeling and this is why I created an episode to give you all the information. Masters and Open Bikini, This one is for you ! ----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links
218: Staying Intentional with Sierra Swan
May 10, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBThis girl is on fire! IFBB Bikini Pro Sierra Swann competed in 12 shows in 2021, qualifying her for Olympia by points!!! Because of differences in the past two seasons she had a unique journey to Olympia. We talk about being intentional in all things, dealing with imposter syndrome in the Pros, the importance of taking time off, and her experiences in 2020 and 2021. Here's what you’ll hear: [4:00] Bikini Hack [10:30] Pressure in the sport and keeping a healthy balance [21:00] T...
218: Staying Intentional with Sierra Swann
May 10, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBThis girl is on fire! IFBB Bikini Pro Sierra Swann competed in 12 shows in 2021, qualifying her for Olympia by points!!! Because of differences in the past two seasons she had a unique journey to Olympia. We talk about being intentional in all things, dealing with imposter syndrome in the Pros, the importance of taking time off, and her experiences in 2020 and 2021. Here's what you’ll hear: [4:00] Bikini Hack [10:30] Pressure in the sport and keeping a healthy balance [21:00] T...
217: Changing Your Mindset for Success with Adair Libbrecht
May 03, 2022 08:00 - 55 minutes - 37.6 MBOur special guest from Canada turned pro after her very first show! Adair Libbrecht is quickly advancing as she placed 2nd in her most recent IFBB Pro show. Just last year, she was struggling through an unhealthy relationship, lack of direction, finding her purpose, and depression. In this episode we will talk about how she made it through and found her way to a life where she is absolutely thriving! Here's what you'll hear: [4:00] Bikini Hack [10:30] The start of her fitness jou...
216: Our PAIN-FREE birth experience with my husband Keith Chew
April 28, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBTune in to listen to our birthing experience. I share all the highs and the lows along with everything I did to have a pain-free experience. This is also the very first time I feature my husband Keith Chew.
215: Pursuing Health and Wellness with Chloé Margraitner
April 26, 2022 08:00 - 51 minutes - 34.4 MBHave you ever struggled with hormonal or digestion problems? In this episode we talk about all things hormones and diet related! Our guest Chloé Margraitner is an IFBB Bikini Pro from Switzerland! Over the past few years she has had such an impressive and inspiring journey to the pros. She has also had quite the health journey and has learned so much about wellness. Chloé is now working to get to Olympia and runs a team of seven that helps others pursue their wellness goals! Here's ...
214: Overcoming Fears, Doubts, and Injuries with Mary Ann Parks
April 19, 2022 08:00 - 57 minutes - 38.7 MBOver the past few years she has put in hard work to get to where she is now and has learned so much along the way. She is on a mission to help other women show up for themselves and overcome fears and obstacles like she has! As we walk through her journey you’ll see what makes Mary Ann Parks such a strong athlete. In this episode we geek out on recovery methods that are going to help make you a better athlete, overcoming and working through serious injuries, ways to overcome symmetry imbal...
213: Healing From Idealizing
April 14, 2022 07:30 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MBDo you struggle with self worth and confidence? Is your self worth determined by your accomplishments, appearance, possessions, and work ethic? Then you definitely want to tune into this episode. In this episode I talk about the Idealizing coping style by Dr. Sam Rader and ways to heal these parts of you as an athlete.
212: Overcoming Judgement and Staying Motivated with Adrienne Onofrei
April 12, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 39.1 MBThe bikini pro on the show today is coming with a unique story! She has only been competing for a year and a half, and became pro only 4 weeks after her first competition. Talk about motivation! She is a coach and working her way into the Olympia. During our talk, we dive deep into her story. The ups and downs, and overall mistakes and lessons that are learned in the journey of bikini competitions. Do you ever deal with people judging your journey? Or have you ever felt completely in sho...
211: Mental Grit with Marisa Woo
April 05, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBMarisa Woo has a Bachelors's in Kinesiology from San Diego State University. So she kind of always knew fitness was going to be her life. She is now a full-time coach with Fit Body Fusion, an athlete, and she loves every minute of it. In this episode, we dive deep into the progression of her journey over the years, the strategies she has used to keep being successful, and all that has contributed to her success in the industry. You're going to love this episode! Here's what you'll he...
210: Stop Doing These Things as an Athlete in 2022 Part 2
March 31, 2022 07:30 - 20 minutes - 27.5 MBIn this episode I give you full permission to stop doing these things in 2022. This is part 2 of a two part series. Working on your mindset? Well Then you're definitely going to want to tune in and use these tools and tips to help you strengthen your mindset as an athlete.
209: Leaving Behind Toxicity in Your Life with Jourdanne Lee
March 29, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBHave you battled whether leaving your corporate career to make fitness your career full-time is for you? I know I have! Jourdanne Lee is back on the podcast! So much has changed in her life in the last three years. Making fitness her career was the best thing that ever happened to her. Over the years, she has truly crushed it. Getting invited to the Arnold twice, going to the Olympia 2021, and now qualified for the Olympia 2022?! Her career has truly skyrocketed after leaving corporate....