• CARRIE GALLIC; Abuse and Substance Use to Freedom and Love, Competing with 6 Kids, Real Life Challenges
    Nov 22 2024

    Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Carrie Gallic, a coach, gym owner, posing coach and mom of 6! Fitness has been an integral part of her life since childhood. After nurturing that passion for decades, she turned my focus toward competing after her 5th child. In 2021, I reached her ultimate goal by winning her Pro Card with a Masters’ victory in Pittsburgh! She is a woman of faith, fitness, fashion and beautiful aesthetics. She has been a licensed aesthetician sense 2007.

    TOPICS COVERED

    -her start in competing

    -life challenges that led her to bodybuilding

    -struggles with drugs and alcohol

    -being a woman of faith

    -being a mom a six

    -teaching kids nutrition

    -serving women

    -competing in different divisions

    CONNECT WITH CELESTE:

    Website: http://www.celestial.fit

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/

    All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html

    CONNECT WITH CARRIE:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carriegallic_ifbbpro/

    DNA Glute Lab: https://www.instagram.com/dna_glute_lab/

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    3:09 her childhood and its influence on her fitness

    14:27 leaning into her faith

    22:33 importance of family

    27:02 balancing bodybuilding and motherhood

    36:35 owning a gym & building community

    41:39 journey to pro

    49:16 feedback from judges

    57:04 love as an action

    61:57 advice for competitors

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • ARISDELSY CUEVAS; One Life and One Body, Holistic Habits, First Generation Graduate & Impact of Hardships
    Nov 15 2024

    Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Arisdelsy Cuevas, an online fitness coach who predominantly helps women live a healthy lifestyle so they look and feel their best. She has been competing for 6 years and won her Pro card at NPC Nationals in 2023. She lives in Las Vegas and is currently prepping for her pro debut!

    TOPICS COVERED

    -how she became a Pro

    -beginnings in bodybuilding

    -longevity and biohacking

    -being a former cheerleader

    -nailing improvement season

    -holistic health in bodybuilding

    -finding your support system

    -being abundant

    CONNECT WITH CELESTE:

    Website: http://www.celestial.fit

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/

    All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html

    CONNECT WITH ARISDELSY:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arisdelsy/

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@arisdelsy

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    4:45 loving the stage

    11:20 competing without goals

    14:45 road to Pro

    24:47 feedback after Pro card

    28:25 prioritizing longevity

    33:20 changing habits for health

    39:20 helping clients live more holistically

    49:04 having a supportive partner

    55:30 being a first generation American

    59:34 advice for competitors

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • JAZZY GONZALEZ; 3rd in the World, Undermining Achievements, Lowest Lows to Highest Highs, Representing Family Name, Finding Yourself
    Nov 8 2024

    Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Jasmine Gonzalez, a United States Marine who served 6 year active duty. In 2017, she earned her Pro card in last year of service transitioning from military to bikini pro. She qualified for her first Olympia in 2019, placing 9th. Between 2022 and 2023, she took a year a way from the stage to focus on her mental health. She qualified for the 2024 Olympia after winning the Atlanta Pro, and finally achieved redemption after winning third in the world at the 2024 Olympia! Jazzy is a competition prep and lifestyle coach, along with owning her own coaching business.

    TOPICS COVERED

    -her rise to the top and the drastic fall back

    -mental health decline in 2021 to 2023

    -going for redemption

    -perseverance and the will to never give up

    -breaking generational curses

    -biggest difference in prep coaching experiences

    -importance of having a clear, concise vision and approach to competing

    -macros vs meal plan on prep

    -training intensity and how it changed over her career

    -show selection strategy

    -what she wishes she knew when she started competing

    CONNECT WITH CELESTE:

    Website: http://www.celestial.fit

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/

    All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html

    CONNECT WITH JAZZY:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jazzyfresh.ifbbpro/

    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@jazzyfreshifbbpro?si=h5MqOOA5lT8xtX2j

    Posing scheduler: https://posewithjazzscheduling.as.me/

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    4:01 her career, so far

    10:15 overcoming childhood and generational trauma

    15:00 deciding to join the Marines after high school

    19:08 prepping while in the military and going Pro

    28:21 getting serious about bodybuilding

    30:15 getting redemption and building self-belief

    36:14 What she wishes she knew at the beginning

    38:17 her approach as a coach

    42:34 Train the Trainer course

    47:01 tools for mental health

    56:33 how her approach has changed over time

    61:02 what the Olympia placing has changed for her

    65:36 advice for competitors

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • MARIA ACOSTA; 7th in the World, Food is your Friend, Obsess over your Habits not Outcomes
    Nov 1 2024

    Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Maria Acosta, who just placed 7th at the 2024 Ms. Bikini Olympia at her debut! She is from Venezuela, where she started her bodybuilding journey 12 years ago, before coming to the USA to follow her dreams. She earned her Pro card at 2021 North Americans and now with 29 shows under her belt, she has accomplished so much as an athlete and a coach!

    TOPICS COVERED

    -mindset

    -don’t compare yourself

    -overcoming bulimia and anorexia

    -shifting your mindset

    -fixing your relationship with food

    -controlling nerves

    -changing training objectives

    -dealing with pressure

    -7th place at the Olympia

    -being a fan of the sport

    -avoiding comparison

    CONNECT WITH CELESTE:

    Website: http://www.celestial.fit

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/

    All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html

    CONNECT WITH MARIA:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mvbozo/

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    3:38 her relationship with God

    11:15 changes for success

    15:06 focusing on your food relationship

    21:43 worrying about being flat

    25:09 differences between prep and improvement season

    30:00 balancing mind and body

    40:33 first callouts at the Olympia

    46:55 feelings after first Olympia

    54:01 helping clients avoid comparison

    58:50 the love of bodybuilding

    64:12 goals for the future

    70:00 coming from Venezuela

    73:23 advice for competitors

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • CARLY LAMBERTS; Cranial Surgery, Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome, Posing Non-Negotiables, Life in Perspective
    Oct 25 2024

    Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Carly Lamberts who has been competing since 2019 and has competed in 210 shows. She earned her Pro card in 2024 at NPC Universe. Outside of competing, she is a wife to another bodybuilder and dog mom to two corgis. She works full time in sales for Red Bull Distribution and as a posing coach. She shares how bodybuilding impacted the trajectory of her life, from trying to shrink herself to be happy to building her dream body and finding confidence, leaving a toxic relationship and finding her forever person!

    TOPICS COVERED

    -journey to pro

    -the decision to switch coaches

    -fighting to get diagnosed

    -living with Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome

    -Pro card to cranial surgery

    -recovery post surgery and the importance of not taking movement for granted

    -importance of posing and starting early

    -core control and flexibility for posing

    -finding your confidence for stage

    -mental health and prep

    CONNECT WITH CELESTE:

    Website: http://www.celestial.fit

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/

    All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html

    CONNECT WITH CARLY:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlyifbbpro/

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    6:10 practicing to be on stage

    9:28 overlooked keys to posing

    15:03 her journey to Pro

    23:46 changed between 2021 and 2024 season

    28:22 switching coaches mid-season

    36:52 Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome

    45:57 approaching post-show with surgery on the schedule

    50:30 recovering from cranial surgery

    53:35 not taking fitness for granted

    58:24 returning to fitness after surgery

    65:05 continuing to progress

    78:11 working towards the future

    80:30 advice for competitors

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • [REPLAY] LAURALIE CHAPADOS; No Regrets, Leaving Everything for Your Dream, Taking Risks, Being Humble, Mental Improvements, Becoming an Elite Athlete
    Oct 18 2024

    For today’s episode, I wanted to do something a little different! In honor of the 2024 Olympia that took place last weekend, I am sharing my interview with our new Ms. Bikini Olympia, Lauralie Chapados. This interview took place after her second place win at the 2018 Olympia, after she crushed her 2018 season. When this episode was recorded she was prepping for the Arnold Classic and next heads to the Arnold Australia.

    TOPICS COVERED

    -struggles as an amateur with finances

    -working to earn a living

    -pressures of coaching herself

    -turning Pro in Canada

    -competing at a young age

    -mindset heading into competition

    -game plan is for the future

    -pursuing her dream as being an elite athlete

    -working on feedback

    -having faith in her dreams

    -being an ambassador for the sport

    -posing tips

    -approach to building muscle

    -mental challenges and rituals

    CONNECT WITH CELESTE:

    Website: http://www.celestial.fit

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/

    All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html

    CONNECT WITH LAURALIE:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraliechap/

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    8:03 feedback from the Olympia

    11:33 working on her confidence

    15:30 coaching herself to working with a coach

    21:10 goals for the future

    27:47 starting competing at a young age

    39:52 taking a leap of faith

    48:50 doing what you love

    54:00 posing tips

    60:35 advice for competitors

    64:45 turning Pro in Canada

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • AJ MYLES; Practical Mental Health Tools, Self-Worth & Autonomy, Unexpected Experiences as Amateur, Pro Athlete Identity
    Oct 11 2024

    Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro AJ Myles, a 25-year-old full Canadian Pro who has been a full time online coach since 2021. She began competing in 2018, and has competed in 6 shows and earned her Pro card at the 2024 Toronto Pro Qualifier. AJ is an advocate of defining your own balance in bodybuilding in order to stoke your passion and foster longevity in the sport.

    TOPICS COVERED

    -overcoming anxiety

    -abusive relationships

    -living life & finding your own balance

    -doing what makes you happy

    -starting a Masters program

    -how far will you go?

    -red flags in relationships

    -continuing to improve in life

    -concern versus responsibility

    CONNECT WITH CELESTE:

    Website: http://www.celestial.fit

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/

    All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html

    CONNECT WITH AJ:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajmyles.fit/

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    8:08 unexpected things on stage

    13:45 creating your own balance

    25:10 life outside of bodybuilding

    29:55 should be versus want to be

    38:30 deciding to prep

    46:21 the desire to go Pro

    55:18 overcoming anxiety and abusive relationship

    68:15 valuing yourself

    75:15 learning overtime

    77:35 coping with anxiety

    88:45 taking things personally

    95:05 speak your mind

    97:00 skin care

    104:37 advice for competitors

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    1 hr and 52 mins
  • SELINA STANSBURY; Developing Confidence, Meal Plans Before Macros?, End with Homework, Anxiety Management, Educate Yourself
    Oct 4 2024

    Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Selina Stansbury, a nurse practitioner who found fitness over 6 years ago. She competed in her first show in November of 2019 and earned her Pro card at her 6th national show at 2024 Universe. Since then, she has done two Pro shows in 2024. She runs her own business as a health and fitness coach, supporting lifestyle and competition transformations.

    TOPICS COVERED

    -mental health and anxiety

    -posting on social media

    -coaching her husband

    -the real end goal

    -macros versus meal plans

    -being a nurse practitioner

    -preventative health

    -dealing with doubt

    -when to change coaches

    CONNECT WITH CELESTE:

    Website: http://www.celestial.fit

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/

    All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html

    CONNECT WITH SELINA:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selina_ifbbpro/

    Youtube: MYFITNP

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    3:30 your body is art

    5:45 developing confidence

    8:55 relationship with her husband

    14:30 improvement season bodies

    19:35 winning can’t be the end goal

    25:35 lessons after Pro card win

    30:10 macros versus meal plans

    34:40 working as a nurse practitioner

    44:45 journey to Pro card

    50:01 knowing when to end your season

    60:00 dealing with anxiety

    68:05 switching coaches

    74:30 advice for competitors

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    1 hr and 19 mins