In today’s episode, I chat with IFBB Pro Brittany Schrempp, a mom, stepmom, wife, business owner, and former 3x All-American middle-distance runner from small-town Nebraska. She began competing in 2020 and earned her Pro card at the 2024 Nationals.

She and her husband, Cameron, run TUF, an online coaching business specializing in everything from functional health and weight loss to youth athletic performance. Outside of coaching, their family stays busy raising Black Angus cattle and miniature dachshunds—yes, really!

We dive into how Brittany balances her busy life as a mom, coach, and athlete, managing an autoimmune condition, finding identity outside of motherhood, and knowing when to pull back to prioritize health.

TOPICS COVERED

-Mom & farm life in full swing

-Running a business and coaching with her husband

-Managing an autoimmune disorder as an athlete

-Functional health practices in real life

-Expediting for the Midwest NPC

-Navigating mom guilt & explaining competing to kids

-Finding your identity beyond the role of “mom”

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

5:52 strategies to balance a busy life

14:06 explaining competing to kids

16:29 dealing with mom guilt

26:30 balancing all of the things

35:48 simple fitness tips

39:20 dealing with an autoimmune disease

46:20 thoughts about Fit Model division

52:25 getting pushback in a small town

58:04 advice for competitors

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Today’s episode is a replay of my interview with our current Ms. Bikini International, IFBB Pro Vania Auguste. This episode first aired on December 31, 2021. Listen in today to hear Vania’s journey from when she first started competing in 2015 to where she is today.

TOPICS COVERED

-nailing your stage presence

-being a posting coach

-routine strategies for prep

-the Olympia experience

-qualifying for the Olympia

-working as a teacher

-choosing the right division

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

3:52 stage presence and posing tips

12:16 mistakes competitors make on show day

14:49 working as a posing coach and teacher

22:22 working through low energy days

25:20 becoming an auntie

26:34 the bodybuilding journey

30:58 journey to the Olympia

41:00 working on feedback

49:47 switching up prep methods

56:00 getting bodywork

59:17 managing health during a long season

62:10 having a supportive coach

70:20 advice for competitors

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In today’s episode, I sit down with IFBB Bikini Pro Kirsty Bentley, a coach and former WBFF Pro who began her competitive journey in 2016. After transitioning to the NPC and IFBB, she earned her Pro card by placing first at the 2024 British Championships. Kirsty is also a proud mom to her daughter, Evelyn, and her angel baby, Esme, who tragically passed away at just one day old. Her incredible resilience on and off the stage fuels her mission to help other women feel confident and strong.

We dive into her experience competing as a mom, the challenges of prepping with a newborn, and how she uses fitness to cultivate both physical and mental strength. Kirsty shares her powerful story of overcoming trauma, embracing gratitude, and inspiring others through her journey.

TOPICS COVERED

-Having twins

-Prepping with a newborn & balancing motherhood

-Working as a coach & empowering women

-Navigating a traumatic birth & finding resilience

-The power of a strong mind and strong body

-Practicing gratitude through life’s challenges

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

6:19 can you pump up too much?

10:40 losing one of her twins at one day old

17:19 prioritizing health postpartum

23:59 having a newborn and being in prep

36:30 overcoming self-doubt

40:00 winning her Pro card

51:29 being a WBFF Pro versus IFBB Pro

55:27 goals for the future

59:44 advice for competitors

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In today’s episode, I sit down with IFBB Bikini Pro Maria Giesey, a Coach with Pro Physique and Account Coordinator for a healthcare recruiting company. Maria started competing in 2019 and after 15 shows, she earned her Pro card at the 2023 NPC Universe. She recently married her partner of 10 years, and together they share their home with their fluffy cat, Kibby.

We dive into the challenges of missing her Pro card multiple times, overcoming self-doubt, and the mindset shifts that kept her going. Maria shares how she uses yoga and meditation to combat anxiety, prioritizes gut health, and stays passionate about the sport while helping others through coaching.

TOPICS COVERED

-Pushing through Pro card setbacks & staying resilient

-Using yoga & meditation to manage anxiety

-Struggles with self-confidence & building self-worth

-Improving gut health & prioritizing overall wellness

-Enjoying the process & falling in love with the journey

-Balancing perfectionism with self-belief

-Pursuing your passion in and out of bodybuilding

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

3:03 experiencing nerves for the stage

5:49 lessons from Pro card misses

14:23 changes to support her mindset

19:08 working towards feedback and health

27:17 building the habit of meditation

33:07 how her journey informs her coaching

38:11 being a perfectionist

42:57 gaining self-belief

49:14 meeting her husband

57:35 advice for competitors

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In today’s episode, I welcome back IFBB Bikini Pro Shayla Hubbard, a Certified Nutritionist, mom of two (soon to be three in March 2025), and former competitor who first appeared on the podcast in 2020. Since stepping away from bodybuilding, Shayla has shifted her focus to promoting fitness and nutrition for kids through her family’s YouTube channel, making health fun and accessible for the next generation!

We dive into life after bodybuilding, the impact of competing on parenting, struggles with postpartum depression, and how she’s navigating motherhood while still applying the lessons she learned from competing.

TOPICS COVERED

-Retiring from competing & embracing a new chapter

-Making fitness fun for kids & getting parents involved

-How bodybuilding shaped her parenting approach

-Overcoming postpartum depression & mental health struggles

-Prioritizing motherhood while staying passionate about health

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

6:10 how her perspective has changed on competing

14:01 holding to your values and morals

20:57 being mindful about your choices

24:09 pregnancy & struggling with postpartum depression

27:34 choosing extremes

34:23 applying lessons from competing

44:30 prioritizing motherhood

46:40 dealing with depression

58:23 promoting health for children

65:32 fitness for every child

68:01 getting parents on board

77:19 natural birth experiences

86:44 final thoughts

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In today’s episode, I sit down with 2025 Olympia-qualified IFBB Pro Kerry Sexton—an online fitness and posing coach from the UK, co-host of Beyond the Stage, and an athlete with over 40 competitions under her belt since earning her Pro card in 2019!

We dive deep into posing during the improvement season, the mindset needed to stay in love with the sport, navigating PMDD, and how bodybuilding can truly transform your life. Kerry opens up about the highs and lows of competing, the importance of following your plan post-show, and why no single show should ever define you.

TOPICS COVERED

-posing in the improvement season

-love for the sport

-struggles with PMDD

-bodybuilding improving your life

-following your plan post-show

-working around injuries

-don’t let one show define you

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

4:55 posing year round & using visualization

10:46 earning her Olympia qualification

12:45 life with PMDD
18:30 bodybuilding can improve your life

28:30 motivation to keep going

33:25 dating a competitor

37:26 overcoming injuries

46:42 road to the Olympia

51:19 criteria in the UK versus the USA

58:40 advice for competitors

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In today’s episode, I sit down with IFBB Pro Bailey Harrison, whose journey from growing up on a cattle ranch to becoming a professional bikini competitor is nothing short of inspiring. Bailey entered the fitness industry in 2015 as a personal trainer before expanding into nutrition coaching and opening her own gym, BA Nutrition & Fitness in Lewiston, ID. At her first shows back in 2016, she competed in figured, before taking a few years off to compete in powerlifting. She returned to the stage in 2020 and switched coaches in 2021 after poor placing at national shows. She then earned her Pro card at 2023 Universe.

Bailey shares the highs, the lows, and the mindset shifts that led to her success. Tune in for a raw and real conversation about perseverance, lessons learned, and what’s next in her career!

TOPICS COVERED

-struggles with anorexia in high school

-the importance of mentorship

-when to change coaches

-gaining composure on stage

-pushing your workouts

-the athlete mentality

-being a business owner

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

4:40 lessons as a high school athlete

10:03 continuing to make improvements

16:30 the difference when turning Pro

22:03 experience winning her pro card

27:03 growing her glutes

37:50 deciding to pursue bodybuilding

41:35 athlete mindset

46:25 goals for the 2025 season

50:30 opening a gym

56:24 growing up on a cattle ranch

60:41 child of divorce

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Karla Grijalva. She is the co-owner of the Macro Lab in El Paso, Texas, and holds a BA in Public Relations & Marketing. She started competing in 2013, where she won the overall at her first show. She made her debut to the national stage in 2016, and earned her Pro card in 2024 where she earned the title of Miss Universe.

TOPICS COVERED

-finding balance with macros

-how long to stay natural

-struggles with binge eating

-choosing the right coach

-staying natural too long?

-motherhood and bodybuilding

-owning a meal prep company

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

3:03 starting with bodybuilding

6:39 being a teen mom

13:30 road to Pro

17:20 shifting mindset around food

25:45 owning a meal prep company

37:12 support from her husband

41:22 getting ready for show day

49:20 staying natural or using PEDs

60:02 pros and cons of her experience

70:00 PEDs and mental health

83:10 advice for competitors

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