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Seen as me and Jenny are doing the same show, I invited her back on to do an update at 2 weeks out from the 2bros Pro Tan Naturals Cup. Here is how we are both feeling at 2 weeks out, the realities of how hard we have had to push, our decisions to stay natural and so much more!Content includesHow hard have we had to pushManaging injuries in prepWhere can you draw the line between prep tired and proper fatigue?Honesty with your coachDoes having an ‘effective off season' actually make prep any easierOther people's onions on your prepLevels of commitmentStaying natural and do we feel pressure to go assistedShould you look at what the pro's are doingUsing the feedback from your showsNot placing your worth on placingsImportance of your close circle and having their honestyHow discipline feeds other areas of your lifeWatching shows in close proximity to your ownJenny's IG: @jennyhamiltonptPodcast IG: @parttimebodybuilder @holly.lj

Feeling a bit overwhelmed trying to prepare for show day? Well here is an episode for you! It was so great to have my first guest and owner of KOMPAK back on the podcast  to cover off how you can make sure that you are prepared for the big day.Content includesShow day checklistBudgeting for show dayThings to think about before the showPlanning your lookConsiderations for show dayShow day timings & itinerary Pumping upLooking after yourself on show dayResourcesShow day checklist - https://www.kompak.store/blog/show-day-list-what-to-pack-male-female-bodybuilding-competitorsBudget planner - https://www.kompak.store/blog/competing-budget-planner-male-female Social MediaKOMPAK women - @kompakwomenKOMPAK men - @kompakmenJasmin's - @jasminjuliajefferykeep up to date with the latest podcast news on IG @parttimebodybuilder. You can also find your host, Holly @holly.lj. 

Here is where I am at 5 weeks out....eek! I have to admit that I am having my first proper prep wobble with the age old question of am I going to be ready in time ?!Content includesWhat has happened since the last updateDiet breakWhere I am now with training, cardio and dietAm I going to be ready?!Life updateSome exciting newsPodcast socials:@partimebodybuilder@holly.lj

IFBB Bikini Pro Mary Ann Parks joins me to talk me through her journey to pro status and her plans going forwards. Two things really struck me about Mary Ann is her drive to really hone her craft through constantly learning every area of the sport as well as her ability to bounce back, she really has overcome so much.Content includesAmateur journeyTaking time away from the stage to get betterGetting uncomfortable in offseasonImportance of posing and hiding imbalancesOvercoming injuriesTraining with imbalancesJourney to the pro stageMary Ann's IG: @maryann_ifbbproPodcast IG: @parttimebodybuilder @holly.lj

... until I injured myself.Prep brain got the best of me and I was a complete wally. Here is a quick update on what I have done, how it has affected things and the plan moving forwards!Podcast Instagram: @parttimebodybuilderPersonal Instagram: @holly.lj

11 weeks down, 9 to go! Where is the time going?!Here is a full breakdown of where we are at 9 weeks out as well as what has changed recently. Content includesRecent changes to the planBody weight stallingWill I be lean enough?Prep and periodsStrength strugglesA shift in  mindsetYou can also follow my journey to the stage on Instagram @holly.lj Keep up with the latest podcast news and episode @parttimebodybuilder

What an open, raw and inspiring chat I had with Amy, which to be honest took me completely by surprise. We had intended to talk about training hard and preps however the conversation became a lot more than that, we discovered that we had similar experiences and could delve deeply into them instead. We opened up on the realities of the modelling industry as well refusing to let an abusive relationship turn be a defining feature, instead using it to harness mental toughness. I want to thank Amy for being so candid and vulnerable.Content includesThoughts/feelings 2 weeks out from pro debutTaking other people's comments with pinch of saltFitness prep vs bikini prepKeeping strength training and cardio separateImportance of regular contact with your coach on prepFinding the gymThe brutality of the modelling industryAbusive relationshipsRebuilding confidence and self-worthNot letting the past define youTurning trauma into mental toughness and fuelThe formula to training hardStopping worrying what anyone else things

Everything you could possibly want to know about tanning for a bodybuilding show with Laura from Get Bronzed, the official tanning partner for 2Bros Pro Events.Content includes:Skin prepHair removalBase coatShow day tanWhat to expect when getting tannedWhat to wear and what not to wearTanning mishaps – what is fixableBack to back showsListener Q&A:What can competitors do to make it easier for the tanners?Prep for pale skinDoing your own tanGet Bronzed contact details:IG: @get_bronzedWebsite: https://www.getbronzed.co.uk/

We are 14 weeks out and 6 weeks into prep so I thought it was time for a little update. Covering what has been happening in terms of prep and some exciting developments in life in general.Content includes:When the scales don't changeWhy I follow a meal plan & don't work out my macrosHow different this prep isPutting my phone awayMorning routine and habitsShow plansLife updateThings work out in the endPodcast IG: @parttimebodybuilder @holly.lj

How often do you hold yourself back from doing things that you want to? Well, I do a lot! I will hold my hands up and say that my overthinking and overanalysing is both a huge strength and a huge weakness for me. In this episode I talk about how I have been talking myself out of some particular shows recently and why looking at the real reason I body build has helped me reframe things and decide just to go for it.Podcast social's:@parttimebodybuilder@holy.lj

It was great to catch up with teammate Phoebe to talk about her new role as The Posing Pro Assistant Coach, all things posing coaching and her competing journey. Including her switch from toned figure to IFBB bikini. Content includesPhoebe's new role as The Posing Pro's Assistant Posing CoachHow often should first timers and seasoned competitors have posing coachingWhether to stay loyal to a posing coachPhoebe's competitive journeyToned figure to IFBB bikiniThings to think about when competing abroadAdapting your training to your needsFuture PlansBook in a posing session with Phoebe - https://theposingpro.com/product-category/posing-sessions/  Phoebe's Socials:IG - @phoebegoodwin1YouTube - Phoebe Goodwin - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcuTmIB-qRPfk-XxsUXPsNQPodcast Socials:@parttimebodybuilder@holly.lj

A round up of my 2 year off season and my plans moving forward for the 2021 competitive season. Content includesFeedback and takeaways from my 2019 showChanging coachesTaking a different approach and not being afraid to go against the grainChanging gymsPlan for this year1st week of prepListener Q&AListener Q&A includesWhat exercises have you made the biggest progress with?How high did your calories get in off seasonDid you still do cardio in offseason?How long did you take for off season?Favourite and worst part of off season?What are you most exciting for during prep?@parttimebodybuilder@holly.ljThanks for listening as alwaysHolly x

What can you do when life doesn't go to plan?We all know the importance of structure and routine when it comes to bodybuilding but are you being too rigid in your thinking? Everyone will have times when things don't go to plan and you will have to be adaptable. If you aren't prepared for this it will likely throw you completely off balance. Here are my tips for preparing for all eventualities and learning to be flexible in your thinking. Content includesWhat has been going on the past few weeksAdapting the plan when things go wrongLearning to be flexible and being preparedOverwhelm and procrastinationTaking one step at a time

Emily Plajer shares her journey to her Pro Card and then her subsequent Olympia qualification just a week later at her first pro show. I cannot tell you how jam packed this podcast is with little gems. We covered training approach, balancing work and competing, tall girl problems, prep and relationships as well as appreciating every moment and not taking anything for granted. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.Content includesCompeting at a young ageTaking a break from competingBalancing work and competingBirth control issuesPro card winTraining approachTall girl problemsOlympia qualificationShould blondes really go dark?Prep and relationships#TallGirlGangYou can follow Emily's journey on instagram @emily_plajer and you can buy #TallGirlGang apparel and book posing sessions with Emily at https://jointallgirlgang.com/You can find the podcast and host Holly @parttimebodybuilder @holly.lj

Ever wondered what it feels like to be absolutely peeled?! Well Clare is know for her trade mark condition and we talk about the real physical and mental reality of being in that condition. We also talk about Clare's lifelong passion for fitness, her bodybuilding history, the importance of learning along the way and much much more. I am so glad me and Clare finally managed to get this recorded. I have known for a few years now. She in fact say me take my first tentative steps into the bodybuilding industry when she was a PT in the gym I trained in.Content includes:Intro to ClareFitness backgroundFalling in love with the weights roomFitting in fitness with childrenWhy bodybuildingBodybuilding journeyEducating yourself along the wayFeeling pressure to do wellShow day being the hardest partPlans for this yearPhysical and mental reality of getting into conditionPositive and negative side of the bodybuilding industryQuestioning the plan and constantly learningClare's Details:IG: @clarebarksptAthlete log: https://www.trainedbyjp.com/Podcast details:IG: @parttimebodybuilderHost's details:IG: @Holly.ljh

This will not be what you expect....it isn't about growing weak areas in an off-season. I am not very good about talking about feelings but being vulnerable is important, it is part of being human. In this episode I talk about how moments of weakness have been defining moments for me  and how they can be turned into strengths.nPodcast IG: @parttimebodybuilderPersonal IG: @holly.lj

IFBB Pro, 2x Figure Olympian and all round lovely human being, Rhea Gayle joins me for a chat. We cover the meaning behind her mantra No More Fear, No More Doubt and what it is like to be an Olympian and so much more.Content includesNo More Fear, No More DoubtPrepping in 2020Backstage Rituals2020 OlympiaThe Figure Category and PosingFollow Rhea @Rheagpt

When should you start prep? I do think there is a good and bad time to enter into a prep depending on your situation at the time. In this episode I cover the things I consider when choosing show dates and what ducks I like to have in a row first.Helpful resources - https://www.kompak.store/blog/competing-budget-planner-male-female If you want to follow us on Instagram you can find us @parttimebodybuilder

Guess whose back...back again! Well where the hell have I been and what has happened in February?!Just a quick update on what has been happening, why I have been quiet, life plans and competing plan. 

Destiny joins me again to give us an update on life following her diagnosis with cervical cancer in July 2020. I am in absolute awe of this girls mindset, positivity and willingness to share her journey to help others. It was great to catch up with her and here where she is now and what her plans are moving forwards.Content includesCervical Cancer Prevention WeekTreatmentRoad to recoveryGetting through the dark daysCurrent updatePlans for the futureThis week  is cervical cancer prevention week and Destiny is sharing the stories of 11 amazing women, please check out her instagram @bikinigirl_vs_cancer and get sharing the stories. If you need more information on cervical cancer then jostrust.org.uk is a great resource.If you want to find me or the podcast on IG you can find me @parttimebodybuilder or @holly.ljAs always, thanks for listening.Speak again soon x

First podcast of 2021 and we are starting with a bang!Super excited to share this one with you guys. I had the absolute pleasure of talking to IFBB Pro Phoebe Hagan about her journey on route to that Olympia stage and how she deals with set backs. Also we covered the 2020 Olympia, an insight into the bikini class, IFBB bikini posing and much much more. This is certainly not one to miss!Content includesThe current situationA rundown of Phoebe's 2020 competing seasonDealing with disappointmentBuilding a strong mindset2020 Bikini OlympiaThe Bikini CriteriaIFBB Bikini PosingWhat is next for PhoebeThe secret project!If you want to follow Phoebe's journey here are her socials:IG - @phoebehagan_YouTube Website - www.phoebehagan.com/ Thanks for listening guys. Speak in the next episode. Holly x

Just a quick Christmas message from me! I hope you are ok where ever you are in the world. This is my last podcast in 2020 so I will catch you in 2021.Holly x

Well I couldn't let the biggest event of the year go by without a little chat about it could I?! Here is my thoughts on this years bikini class.Content includesTop 10 breakdownThis year's trendsImportance of stage presentationIf you have any comments or feedback or just want a chat you can find me on IG @parttimebodybuilder or @holly.ljHolly x

2021 show plans have been decided eek!In this episode I cover what my 2021 show plans are and how I go about setting my goals.Content includesThe 2020 show plans that never happened2021 show datesGoal settingWhat my goals areHow I set up my short term and long term goals

What a tough cookie! Char has had a challenging year to say the least, not only has she had to deal with the challenges of covid she has also had to emergency spinal surgery. We talk through her injury, her surgery, the recovery process and much much more! I also discover what my cool new job should be!I absolutely loved chatting to Char, she just has such a positive energy about her and I just can't wait to see her comeback in 2021.Content includes:Emergency spinal surgeryRecovery & returning to the gymLockdown trainingChar's competing journeyFuture show plansBeing a professional dancer and travelling the worldYou can find Char on instagram - click HERE @parttimebodybuilder@holly.lj

Dear Diary.....Only kidding, well sort of not actually. This week I thought I would try something new and give you some of my thoughts and feelings this week.Content includes:Stress & burnoutLiving in the moment moreWhy I have started journallingWays to journal & the benefitsThe importance of humilityRemaining teachableChasing excellenceCelebrating the little winsIf you want to know more you can find me on instagram @parttimebodybuilder or @holly.lj

Jenny has come on leaps and bounds since she started competing in 2019. I have been following Jenny's journey from the start and have become friends through the power of social media. I wanted to get Jenny on to talk about the approach she took in terms of training and mindset to step up from a small local show to holding her own in a stacked IFBB qualifier. Content includesHow we metWhy bodybuilding?Going from a small local show to taking on the IFBB stageUtilising the offseason effectivelyTraining stylesStriving for big goalsLow down of this season and future plansPost show experiencesJudges Feedback, taking a balanced view and different bikini looksStage nerves and overthinkingPrep emotions, staying positive and prep guiltSelf-doubt, self-confidence and trusting your timing Practicing self-love through exercise and nutrition You can find Jenny on IG @jennyhamiltonptYou can also feel free to shoot me a message if you have any feedback, suggestions or questions @parttimebodybuilder or @holly.ljUntil next time, Holly x

This year has certainly been a challenging one for everyone, especially all the first timers. Laura joins me to talk through her first prep and show during covid. We also talk about her feelings post show and what is next for her.Content includes:Why bodybuilding?Enjoying the lifestyle before preppingCoaching - a two way processImportance of trainingPrepping and show day experience during covidPost show and future plansPicking the right category If you want to follow Loz's journey you can find her on IG  - click hereFor updates on the podcast - click hereLook forward to chatting to you all next time,Holly x 

This isn't always the easiest subject to talk about but Hayley approaches it eloquently and with such openness and honesty. It was a pleasure to hear Hayley's journey with mental health as well as competing. A really important topic which doesn't need to be shied away from.Content includes:An intro to HayleyThe highlight reel that is IG'The Grind' - should we aspire to it?Hayley's mental health journey - clinical depression and disordered eatingHas bodybuilding been a help or a hinderenceDiet cultureHayley's competing journey Social MediaFind Hayley on IG hereFind the podcast here Your host Holly's IG here

I am back after a brief hiatus!At the moment I am juggling a full time corp job, a college course and bodybuilding so I thought it might be useful to document how I keep myself organised and stay on track. It even contains my top tips for meal prepping on the road!I also touch on my views on motivation and why you can't rely on being motivated.Hope you enjoy this episodeHolly x

Mana joins me after just turning IFBB Pro to talk about what it is like to earn your pro card, whether she has come down off of cloud 9 and how she juggles her double life as a figure competitor and Paramedic.Content includes:Turning IFBB ProExplaining Bodybuilding to peopleWhat not to say to someone on prepPost show eats2020 PrepWhats next?Motivations and disciplineMana's competing journeyPrep brainStructuring diet and training around shift patternsRemember you can now also find us on YouTube as Part Time Bodybuilder!You can find Mana on IG @bluelightbarbells_ifbbpro or the podcast page @parttimebodybuilderThanks for listeningPTB x

Antonia started competing at a young age and has had a very successful competing career, however at the beginning of the year she announced she was hanging up her sparkly bikini. In this episode we talk about Antonia's decision and how she is finding life after competing. We also talk about her decision to compete and the competitive journey that followed.This is a great episode and gives and insight into what the transition out of competing can look like. I loved talking to Antonia and found her continued positive outlook on the bodybuilding industry refreshing!You can continue to follow Antonia's journey on Instagram @antonia.manderThanks for listening,Holly x

Prepping in 2020 has not been an easy ride but the first shows of the year are now in sight! Danni joins me at just 6 days out from her first show of 2020 after a long prep (29 weeks). We cover a LOT of ground in this episode and may have gone off on a few tangents. Including:Long 2020 prepDeciding to enlist the help of a coach at 10wks outMacro tracking on prep & offseason and the benefitsDanni's competing journeyLong improvement seasonImportance of mindset on prepLoosing and regaining your menstrual cycleTaking a break from hormonal contraceptivesPlan & goals for this yearThe subjectivity of the bikini categoryGaining stage experienceWhat bodybuilding teaches youLet me and Danni know what you think of the episode and feel free to send us a DM with any questions.You can Find Danni at:@dannibosworth@TeamDB__www.dannibosworth.com The Female Fitness Podcast

In this week's episode I am back for a solo episode to talk about my experience of bodybuilding and being a bikini competitor as well as what I have learnt along the way. Hopefully this is useful to beginners and relatable to seasoned athletes. Anything you thing I have missed shout me a message as I am going to pull this together into a document as well.As always you can find me on instagram @parttimebodybuilder or @holly.lj and my DM's are always open. Thanks for listening, I hope you enjoy it.Holly - PTB x

This week I am joined by RayRay Hudson who is a fitness model competitor and make up artist.We cover:First gym sessions back after lockdown & creative lockdown gym equipmentPrepping for a virtual show in lockdownVirtual WBFF show - how it workedPrepping for the WBFF worldsBeing prepared for show dayFinding her home in fitness modelling federationsRayRay's day job and working from homeGetting involved in stage make upWhat makes a good stage make up look and how to pick a MUAWhy you shouldn't be afraid of colour in stage make upHow stage make up differs between federationsRayRay's charity make up ebook projectYou can RayRay on instagram @rayrayhudson or @raysofbeautyCharity make up ebooks - https://www.rayrayhudson.com/Podcast insta - @parttimebodybuilderThanks for listening!Holly x

Destiny story is a must listen for all females! Following a recent cervical cancer diagnosis she has set about raising awareness, particularly around the importance of cancer screening for females. Destiny is a fellow bikini competitor, a children's oncology nurse and an all round wonderful human! She inspires me daily and I am sure she will inspire you too.This is a great episode. I do however apologise for the mic feedback noise my side. Luckily I don't do that much talking and Destiny's importance message is clear :)In this episode we cover:- Destiny's diagnosis and how she struggled to get seen by her GP due to covid- Her treatment plan.- Being a paediatric nurse who specialises in oncology and how that is a blessing and a curse with her own treatment.- Knowing your own body and following your intuition, even when on prep- The importance of smear testing and both of our experiences. Highlighting that they shouldn't be feared.- Women's health - why we shouldn't be embarrassed even when talking to men.- Building self-awareness and knowledge of our bodies through bodybuilding.- Mental toughness - the bodybuilding mindset and how it is transferable to life.-  The bodybuilding community and how Destiny's former coach has stepped in to help. You can follow Destiny's journey on instagram @bikinigirl_vs_cancer . I have also included the link to Destiny's go fund me page - https://uk.gofundme.com/f/bikini-girl-vs-cancerThis episode is also available on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITRd9pFIDaE

Power couple in the house! What these two have achieved together in such a short amount of time is amazing. I loved talking to them about their business and there competitive journeys. Plenty of laughs along the way and I nearly started a few domestics...whoops :)We covered:- How they met- How they set up KHRU Coaching- Opening a gym- Their competing history- Prepping as a coupleAnd much much more! including a cheeky game of Mr & Mrs. If you want to follow their journeys or find out more about KHRU Coaching you can find them on Instagram @hannahmaclellan @kenny_gibb_physique @khru_coachingYou can find the podcast or my personal IG @parttimebodybuilder @holly.ljWe are also now on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/Rp_3Z33KyMg 

Solo episode for you guys today on what I have learnt from the last few crazy months and what my plans are going forwards.If you want to find out more about the podcast or me, you can find it on instagram @parttimebodybuilder or @holly.ljI will be launching my YouTube channel for the podcast next week too so keep your eyes peeled!much love,Holly x

Becky Wright who is a wellness competitor and a mental health nurse joins me in this episode. We chat about:- Home workouts- Mental health nursing- Balancing bodybuilding and work- Shift work- How she got into bodybuilding- Wellness training- Mini cuts and the scales not playing ball- Looking after yourself on and off prep and ways to de-stress- Using social media positivelyIf you want to follow Becky's you can find her on instagram @becs_xYou can also find me on IG @parttimebodybuilder or @holly.lj

I am joined by the lovely Jade-Kelsie Wolfenden who is an IFBB Pro bikini athlete. We talk about:- Continuing prep during lockdown- Her experience of living with epilepsy- The positive impact of bodybuilding on her health- Her competitive journey- Winning her pro card and how that wasn't the original goal- Plans for her pro debut- Advise for competitors working towards a pro cardand much much more! Also featuring a very special guest appearance from her gorgeous puppy Ted!If you want to follow Jade's find her on instagram @jadekelsie_ifbbproYou can find the podcast @parttimebodybuilder or my personal journey @holly.lj

This week I am joined by Adele Johnston who a evidence based nutrition and lifestyle coach, twin mum to Clara and Shannon and the host of The Body Positive Mum podcast.Adele's outlook is a breath of fresh air and I loved talking to her and understanding her perspective.We covered so much and I am not sure this even covers everything but we chatted about:- Introduction to Adele- Lockdown life - coping strategies for being teacher and mum- Importance of taking time for yourself- Growing up with a bodybuilding mum- Starting weight training after children- Food fears, fad diets & busting food myths- Teaching our children about nutrition and passing on our habits- Adele's competitive journey- Taking a pause from competing and her girls body positivity- Finding a good coach & advise for new competitors- Maintaining a social life on prepHere are the links to Adele's socials:https://a-gamelifestyle.com/@adele.johnstonPart Time Bodybuilder socials:@parttimebodybuilder@holly.lj

In this episode we talk about hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) which is the loss of periods with Dr Nicola Rinaldi. Nicola has worked with hundreds of women to regain their menstrual cycles and is also the author of 'No Period. Now What?'. Loss of periods is very prevalent in women in bodybuilding so it was great to hear from an expert. In this episode we cover:- What is hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA)-  What causes HA- Why HA is common in bodybuilding women- The short and long term effects of HA- Why you may need to pee more when your cycle is missing- HA vs PCOS and how they can be misdiagnosed- Whether contraception can mask HA- How to recover from HA- What is the concept of going 'all in'I really hope you find this as interesting as I did. Below are links to all the information covered in this episode:www.noperiodnowwhat.com  https://www.noperiodnowwhat.com/bookhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/436981166801162/ (support group)You can find your host, Holly Jeans on intstagram @partimebodybuilder or @holly.lj

IFBB Pro Kamara Graham joins me for an episode to talk about all things fitness! This is a must listen if you are interested in the fitness category.A lot of ground was covered in this episode including:- What the fitness category is- Kamara's competing career so far and how she prepped herself to her IFBB Pro card- Show day nerves- Why she decided to hand the reigns over to a coach- Managing recovery- advice for fitness competitorsIf you want to follow Kamara's journey her instagram is @kamarajayne_ifbbpro or you can find full details of her training and nurition on the Trained by JP website.If you want to follow the podcast you can find it on instagram @parttimebodybuilder or your host Holly Jeans @holly.lj. 

In this episode I talk about the challenges that we can face in offseason, how to overcome them, why you need a structured offseason, different approaches and my future competing plans. You can follow the podcast on instagram @parttimebodybuilder or follow my personal journey @holly.lj. 

Anya Limbert joins me this week to discuss:- Arthritis awareness month and her experience of living with arthritis- Her studies in prosthetics and orthotics - Her competing jouney- Striving for that IFBB Pro card- Bikini colours and so much more!If you would like to follow Anya's journey on instagram you can find her @anya_limbertYou can find me, your host, on instagram @holly.lj or @parttimebodybuilderIf yu give this episode a listen please tag us in your insta stories so we can see who is listening :)

What do my friends really think of my bodybuilding journey?!Two of my closest friends, Ely and Aimee share their views on my bodybuilding journey so far. I have known these girls for over 11 years so they are been privy to my life before and after.We explore their perceptions of the sport and how this has changed, how I have changed as a person, what they thought of my first show and the worries they have about my mental and physical health.I hope you enjoy this episode. If you did hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. If toy would like to find out more about me or the podcast you can find me on instagram @holly.lj or @parttimebodybuilder

This episode I catch up with fellow podcaster Robyn Challands to talk about:- Finding fitness and earning what your capable of- Learning the basics- Transitioning from Crossfit to bikini competitions- Starting a podcastMyself and Robyn's journeys are incredibly similar so it was nice to compare. Robyn is a breath of fresh air in the industry, she has an incredible passion for life and bodybuilding. I hope you come away from this episode as positive as I did.If you want to connect with Robyn you can find her on instagram @robymzimmy or @secretlifeofabikinicompetitorYour host was Holly Jeans and you can follow my journey on instagram @holly.lj or @parttimebodybuilderIf you liked this episode please hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. 

Sam and I chat all things mindset and personal development.From overcoming eating disorders and body image issues to becoming a successful entrepreneur, Sam's story is fascinating and one we can all learn a lot from. In this episode we cover:- Sam's competitive career and how bodybuilding has been a journey of self discovery- Why is is important to look after your mind as a bodybuilding- Setting up Supreme Minority and it's drive to empower women- Mindset, meditation, morning routines, favorite podcasts and so much more!If you want to find out more about Sam or Supreme Minority you can find more info atInstagram - @sam.supreme.coaching or @the.supreme.minorityWebsite - http://www.suprememinority.co/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIKvNSyZNwTZFvkxVzCKWHQ/videosIf you enjoyed this episode please hit subscribe so you don't miss the next one! I am Holly and you can fins me at @Holly.lj or @parttimebodybuilder

I am joined by IFBB Pro Meg Sylvester for this episode. We chat about:- Her competing history- Going from not being able to walk to winning her pro card in 2018- Juggling a full time job, being an online coach and her own training - Her transition from being a bikini competitor to a figure competitor- 2020 plansMeg is the perfect example that it is possible to achieve your goals outside of your day job. If you want to follow her journey on IG @megalyciasylvester.If you want to hear more about my journey or this podcast you can find me on IG @holly.lj. If you enjoyed this episode please hit subscribe so you don't miss the next one!Holly

I am back with a solo episode for you.In this episode I cover how lock down life is treating me, why I think we should ignore the productivity police and how everyone's experience of lock down is unique and finally I explain why I think this along with other challenging situations provide us with opportunities. If you want to find out more or follow my journey you can find me on instagram @holly.lj

Had the absolute pleasure of interviewing IFBB Pro Kuba Cielen for an episode. We spoke about:- The importance of off season- Struggling with binge eating- How to pick your coachAll topics that are particularly prevalent in the industry at the moment. Whether you are a coach, competitor or someone who has struggled with disordered eating I think there will be something you can take away from this episode.If you want to find out more, you can follow Kuba on instagram @kuba_cielen.If you enjoyed this episode please hit subscribe so you don't miss future episodes. For any feedback, suggestions or to follow my competitive journey you can find me on instagram @holly.lj.