Let's Talk Bikini

EP.14 - Dr. Efi on the Psychology of Bodybuilding & Navigating Post-Comp Challenges

April 04, 2024 00:53 - 41 minutes - 76.1 MB

Hello, 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...

EP.13 - Nicole Tan IFBB Bikini Pro, Balancing Life as a Competitor & Competing in Asia

February 14, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

Hello 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! CONNECT WITH US: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkbikinipodcast/ https://www.instagram....

EP.12 - Stepping away from competing - what’s next? How to move to Dubai, plus more!

February 02, 2024 01:41 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

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! CONNECT WITH US: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkbikinipodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/clairebonaccorso_ifbbpro/ https://w...

Let's Talk Bikini EP11 - USA Competition Tour, Peak Week, Judges Feedback, Cheat Meals and MORE!

June 15, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 135 MB

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! CONNECT WITH US: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkbik...

Let's Talk Bikini EP10 - Dr Chris McLellan, How To Grow Your Glutes, Optimal Training Tips and Peak Week Protocols

March 23, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Hello 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 U...

Let's Talk Bikini EP9 - We are in Dubai! Life and Prep Update for our 2022 USA Season, Listeners Q&A

March 09, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MB

Hello 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! CONNECT WITH US: https://www.instagr...

EP9 - We are in Dubai! Life and Prep Update for our 2022 USA Season, Listeners Q&A

March 09, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MB

Hello 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! CONNECT WITH US: https://www.instagr...

Let’s Talk Bikini EP8 - Frankie Lee, Athlete's Mindset, What Does It Take, Finding Your Purpose

November 15, 2021 17:35 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB

Hello 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! CONNECT WITH FRANKIE LEE: https://www.instagram.com/frankielee?utm_medium=copy_link CONNECT WITH US: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkbikinipodcast/ https:/...

Let’s Talk Bikini EP7 - Dr Chris McLellan, Physique Science, Glute Development and Hormones

November 01, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 88.8 MB

Hello 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 Condit...

Let's Talk Bikini EP6 - Tony Doherty, how it all began, Arnold Classic Australia, FitFest, Olympia

October 25, 2021 19:00 - 46 minutes - 85.6 MB

Hello 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! CONNECT WITH TONY: https://www.instagram.com/tonydohertyoz/?hl=en CONNECT WITH US: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkbikinipodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/clairebonaccorso_ifbbpro/ h...

Let's Talk Bikini EP6 - Tony Doherty, How It All Began, Arnold Classic Australia, FitFest, Olympia

October 25, 2021 19:00 - 46 minutes - 85.6 MB

Hello 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! CONNECT WITH TONY: https://www.instagram.com/tonydohertyoz/?hl=en CONNECT WITH US: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkbikinipodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/clairebonaccorso_ifbbpro/ h...

Let's Talk Bikini EP5 - Body Positivity, Health, Periods, Diets, Contraception

October 18, 2021 19:00 - 53 minutes - 99.4 MB

HELLO 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 ! CONNECT WITH US: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkbikinipodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/clairebonaccorso_ifbbpro/ https://www.instagram.com/stephkaaaa/ https://www.instagram.com/jessjohnso...

Let's Talk Bikini EP4 - Scott Goble, Prep Protocols, Olympia Predictions & Travel Restrictions

October 11, 2021 19:00 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MB

Hello 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. CONNECT WITH SCOTT: https://www.instagram.com/scottgoblebodybuilder/ CONNECT WITH US: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkbikinipodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/clairebonaccorso_ifbbpro/ https://www.instagram.com/stephkaaaa/ https://www.instagram...

Let's Talk Bikini EP3 - Struggles, Breakups, Set backs

October 04, 2021 19:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

Hello bikini listeners! In today’s episode we talk about: Struggles in prep and in the off season Overcoming challenges Breakups Setbacks CONNECT WITH US: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkbikinipodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/clairebonaccorso_ifbbpro/ https://www.instagram.com/stephkaaaa/ https://www.instagram.com/jessjohnsonfitness/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-bikini/message

Let's Talk Bikini EP2 - Troy Thornton, Arnold predictions, Peak Week Protocols & Q&A

September 27, 2021 19:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MB

Hello 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. CONNECT WITH TROY: https://teamdestroy.com https://www.instagram.com/troyjthornton/ CONNECT WITH US: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkbikinipodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/clairebonaccorso_ifbbpro/ ...

Let's Talk Bikini EP1 - Introduction, Meet the girls, Offseason & Relationships

September 20, 2021 19:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

In 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 CONNECT WITH US: https://www.instagram.com/jessjohnsonfitness/ https://www.instagram.com/stephkaaaa/ https://www.instagram.com/clairebonaccorso_ifbbpro/ ...

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