Mandy Rochon and Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro
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Bikinis After Babies is the one and only podcast where real moms talk about their bodybuilding contest experiences. We are sharing the inside scoop, the nitty-gritty, the hardships and the victories as we navigate the rigors of competition prep while juggling family and careers. We’ll be joined by IFBB bikini pros who share their incredible stories of managing many responsibilities as athletes while defying stereotypes as women who compete in bikinis after babies! Whether you’re a new mom thinking about stepping on stage for the first time, or a mom looking for inspo and insight on how to mana...
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A grounded conversation about body goals, food relationships, and mental health for competitors.
Bikinis After Babies follows a practical conversation about body goals, food relationships, and mental health for competitors. Celeste Raines Turk brings lived experience and clinical training, which gives the discussion a calm, grounded feel.
Yoga, grief, breath, and brave self-compassion.
Western bowhunting lessons from the field.
This episode features an interview with IFBB Wellness Pro Dove Putterman, a mother of five including triplets, discussing how she balances competitive bodybuilding, her career as a dentist, and family responsibilities.
The hosts discuss recent bodybuilding competitions and share personal updates, including IVF results and genetic counseling.
This episode features an interview with IFBB Bikini Pro Simone Mamun, discussing her journey in bodybuilding, functional health practices, and how hormones and wellness protocols impact female athletes.
This episode discusses the necessity of weight gain for bodybuilding improvement, featuring hosts Mandy Rashawn and IFBB Bikini Pro Jillian Hughes sharing personal updates on competition prep and fitness challenges.
This episode features IFBB Bikini Pro Daraja Weidemoyer discussing her transition from competing at the Olympia stage to motherhood and her role in coaching women through postpartum fitness and mindset.
Two hosts discuss their personal fitness journeys and tease an upcoming episode about common mistakes that stall results in fitness preparation.
Four bikini and fit model professionals discuss industry news, including the Arnold International list, NPC Nationals results, and upcoming IFBB rule changes.
IFBB Pro Brooklyn Goodsell shares her journey of overcoming postpartum depression through fitness, earning her pro card, and turning her struggles into purpose as a coach and mother.
This episode features an interview with IFBB Bikini Pro Crystal Omalza about her journey balancing competitive bodybuilding, motherhood, and business ownership.
This episode features an interview with IFBB Bikini Pro Dana Onaga, discussing her fitness journey, balancing motherhood with professional bodybuilding, and instilling healthy habits in her children.
A returning guest discusses her rookie IFBB Pro season experiences, updates on the reintroduced points system for the 2026 Olympia, and the supportive community in women's bikini bodybuilding.
Two hosts discuss the challenges of balancing bikini competition preparation with motherhood and personal life, focusing on mindset and self-doubt.
A mother interviews her 17-year-old son Brady about growing up with a bikini competitor mom and his own journey in bodybuilding and fitness.
This episode features an interview with new IFBB Bikini Pro Julie DeLuca, discussing her journey to earning her pro card while balancing motherhood and business.
The hosts catch up on their busy lives, including farm animals and IVF treatment details, before transitioning to a Q&A session.
The hosts discuss their recent NPC Midwest team show, personal updates including Mandy's growing farm, and upcoming competitions while touching on coaching topics like confidence and stage readiness.
The hosts discuss their recent life updates, including adjusting to a new farm, construction projects, fitness routines, and Mandy's plans for pregnancy, while introducing topics of mental health and emotional eating.
Jillian Hughes, an IFBB Bikini Pro, shares a solo episode discussing her competition preparation and how it affects her family life.
This episode explores perimenopause for female athletes, discussing symptoms, management strategies, and how to thrive during this hormonal transition.
The hosts of Bikinis After Babies discuss their holiday breaks and excitement for the new season, focusing on fitness training and gym routines for bikini competition preparation.
The hosts celebrate their podcast's one-year anniversary by reflecting on favorite moments, lessons learned, and future plans for the Bikinis After Babies community.
The hosts discuss how fitness preparation differs for mothers and masters athletes, sharing personal updates and insights on balancing training with life changes.
This episode features IFBB Bikini Pro Laura Tarbell discussing her journey as an athlete, mother of twins, and cover girl while navigating perimenopause and midlife challenges.
The hosts of Bikinis After Babies discuss Halloween preparations and family activities while introducing an upcoming episode focused on glute building secrets.
This episode features an interview with IFBB Bikini Pro Courtney Whitman discussing how her husband coaches her, her use of Neufit technology, and balancing motherhood with competitive bodybuilding.
Two hosts discuss their recent experiences with a bodybuilding competition and IVF treatment, sharing personal updates and industry insights.
A solo episode where a bikini competition coach discusses the importance of self-love during the off-season, drawing from her 20+ years of experience as an athlete and coach.
The hosts of Bikinis After Babies introduce a January Q&A episode by discussing treacherous winter weather in the Midwest before transitioning to answering listener questions about fitness and health.
This episode features an interview with Hannah Repesse, a certified vacuum coach who shares techniques for reducing waist size and improving core strength through stomach vacuums.
The hosts discuss holiday stress, share personal life updates including Mandy's fertility journey, and preview upcoming fitness industry gossip.
This episode features an interview with Shayla Hunt, a successful Fit Model competitor and surrogate mother, discussing her fitness journey, competition experiences, and personal life.
This episode features an interview with IFBB Bikini Pro Crystal Olmalza about her journey balancing competitive bodybuilding, motherhood, and business ownership.
Two fitness coaches discuss gut health and digestion for women while sharing personal holiday updates and moving plans.
This episode features an interview with Courtney Daniel, a bikini competitor and cancer survivor who shares her journey of balancing motherhood, fitness, and overcoming breast cancer.
This episode features IFBB Pros Julie Taylor and Meaghan Taylor discussing the 2025 Bikini Olympia competition, analyzing results, controversies, and sharing their expert opinions.
This episode features an interview with IFBB Bikini Pro Marissa Ross, discussing her journey into bodybuilding, overcoming personal challenges, and achieving success in competitions later in life.
This episode features an interview with IFBB Fit Model Pro Meaghan Taylor, discussing her nine-year journey from marathon runner to bodybuilder, including her last-minute division switch that led to winning her pro card.
This episode features an interview with IFBB Fit Model Pro Brittni Shae about her transition from bikini to fit model division, balancing motherhood and fitness, and her empowering mindset.
This episode features an interview with Jamie Sterling, a mother and NPC/IFBB promoter, discussing her journey from competitor to organizing major bodybuilding shows.
Two hosts discuss managing fitness competition preparation alongside motherhood, home renovations, and recent health challenges.
This episode features an interview with IPE Bikini Pro Jennifer Nutter, discussing her journey competing in both natural and NPC bikini divisions, with insights into differences and experiences as the 2025 season approaches.
This episode features an interview with fit model athlete Shayla Hunt during her peak week for the North Americans competition, discussing her background, recent successes, and her role as a sponsored athlete.
This episode features an interview with IFBB Bikini Pro Brittany Schrempp, discussing her journey balancing professional bodybuilding with family life, farm responsibilities, and managing an autoimmune disease.
Two hosts discuss balancing bodybuilding preparation with family life, including updates on health issues and fertility struggles.
The hosts discuss personal updates, including Mandy's fertility journey and recovery from surgery, while introducing the episode's main topic of dealing with self-sabotage, pressure, and high expectations.
The hosts of Bikinis After Babies discuss their delayed New Year's updates, personal goals, and reflections on how resolutions change from youth to midlife.
Celeste Rains-Turk, an IFBB bikini pro and mental health counselor, discusses her journey from disordered eating to helping competitors heal their relationship with food and body image.
The hosts of Bikinis After Babies share personal updates and discuss the impact of publicly sharing difficult life journeys to help others in their fitness and personal struggles.
Hosts Mandy and Jillian catch up on life updates, including vacations to Gatlinburg, and discuss the recent 2024 Bikini Olympia, blending personal stories with fitness competition insights.
This episode features IFBB Pro Daraja Hill-Weidemoyer discussing her bodybuilding career, from earning her pro card to competing while pregnant, and how she balances fitness, coaching, and motherhood.
Hosts interview IFBB Bikini Pro Rachel Farganas about her journey balancing motherhood, businesses, and bodybuilding, including earning two pro cards with a broken foot.
Hosts Mandy and Jillian interview IFBB Bikini Pro India Paulino about her journey balancing motherhood and bodybuilding competition.
Hosts Mandy and Jillian interview IFBB Bikini Pro Koa Robinson about her journey into fitness and bodybuilding competitions while balancing family and career.
Hosts Mandy and Jillian recap their week, including a workout together in St.
Hosts Mandy and Jillian welcome listeners back after a break, discuss their coaching services for women in fitness and bodybuilding, and preview upcoming guests.
Hosts Mandi and Julia interview functional nutrition expert Sarah DeVito about nutrition and hormone health for moms in bodybuilding.
Hosts interview IFBB Bikini Pro Judy Tilly about her journey from amateur to pro bodybuilding while balancing motherhood.
Hosts interview an IFBB bikini pro about her journey balancing motherhood and bodybuilding competition.
Hosts interview IFBB wellness pro Amber Engel about her bodybuilding journey, starting in bikini and figure divisions, and balancing family and career.