The Figure Forecast

This week we have another great episode for you all running through the mindset behind the more muscular female divisions. We had the pleasure of chatting with UK prep coach, founder of Evolution training, Tom Hames. Tom has been coaching for over a decade in the industry from first time athletes to pros across all the divisions.229 x 1st places

Show notes:Ladies listen up! This week Maeve is flying solo with a very special guest, Jamie Granville. Jamie is a WPD competitor, Prep coach and J3U educator. This episode we have a deep dive into female birth control, HRT for the female competitor. A lot of the topics discussed are areas where as females we dont understand enough of beforehand. We hope you can take some insight into understanding your own female health.If you would like to further look into any of the topics discussed on the episode here are some studies below along with Jamies instagram handle & relative causes within J3U. https://www.instagram.com/jamienoswitch/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19883384/ (Hansen 2011 study)Period Repair Manual: Period Repair ManualJamieG10 for 10% off J3U courseshttps://j3university.com/As always, thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode please consider sharing it to your socials and helping us grow our community of listeners.  Your hosts,  Maeve & Scarlett x  https://www.instagram.com/maevekavanagh.fitness/ https://www.instagram.com/scarlett_portues/

Coaches, listen up! We have an epic episode for you this week talking all things development, reaching the next level in your career, and what it takes to bring your A-game! We had the pleasure of speaking to one of the top UK prep coaches; Jase from Team Jase who runs his online coaching business & team, along with multiple other businesses including a popular meal prep company in Duabi - @RawFoodsdxb. Jase gave us an epic insight into how he has managed to build such a successful coaching business, what it takes to be great coach, and, what one quality makes a great athlete. We covered all this and so so much more!You can follow Jase over on instagram to keep up to date with everything he has going on and as well as follow along on his clients prep journeys during this competing season here: https://www.instagram.com/jase_345/As always, thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode please consider sharing it to your socials and helping us grow our community of listeners.Your hosts, Maeve & Scarlett xhttps://www.instagram.com/maevekavanagh.fitness/https://www.instagram.com/scarlett_portues/

On this weeks show we chatted with such an awesome role model for us figure athletes that we know you guys are going to love! Barbara Kiss (body_by_babs) is an IFBB Figure Pro and online coach who shares such a wonderful message about how an off season should & does look. There's no hiding behind old show photos, there are open, honest & real updates shared to give a realistic view of the off season process & all it entails.We talked gaining, mini cuts, confidence levels, body image struggles and much much more. You can follow Barbara over on instagram to keep up to date with her own progress & upcoming prep journey: https://www.instagram.com/body_by_babs/As always, thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode please consider sharing it to your socials and helping us grow our community of listeners.Your hosts, Maeve & Scarlett xhttps://www.instagram.com/maevekavanagh.fitness/https://www.instagram.com/scarlett_portues/

Knowing when it's the right time to compete is ESSENTIAL for your success & longevity in the sport of bodybuilding. So, this week, we go through absolutely everything you need to consider before committing to a prep, never mind getting on stage. We talk physique, finances, mindset & more on this episode.  Making sure you're in an optimal starting position, finding the right support, picking the right federation, and dealing with the unique challenges that the prep process throws at you - it's ALL covered! We would love to hear your thoughts on this weeks episode and what your opinions are for people considering competing this year!As always, we appreciate your support so much & would LOVE for you to share this episode on your socials to help us grow the community of listeners! Your hosts, Maeve & Scarlett x

Season 3 is HERE ladies! We are honestly so excited to be back on the air and sharing more than ever with you guys as a very different kind of season starter. Since our last episode back in November, a lot has been going on for us both personally. So, we wanted to let you guys in on exactly where we're at and what's happened over the last couple of months. It's raw, it's real, and completely honest. Mental health is a new topic for us to speak so publicly about, we hope by doing so, someone, somewhere will be able to get a little glimpse of hope if they're currently going through a tough time. PS; NONE of this advice is professional, in any way, we are just sharing our personal stories and what we've done to try and overcome these struggles.  We would LOVE if you could help us grow the listening community by sharing this on your socials & leaving a positive rating on your chosen streaming platform! Your hosts, Maeve & Scarlett x

Welcome back to the podcast guys! We actually can't believe we are at the final episode of season 2 already! We'd like to take this opportunity to thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for tuning in and supporting us each week so far. This week, we have a special guest joining us to talk all things bikini's.The lovely Suz from Miss Bikini Fitness is in the house! Suz answered all our questions about picking the right bikini and so soooo many valuable tips & tricks when it comes to making that selection.We know you guys will really appreciate this episode and all the expert knowledge given to us by Suz. Again, thank you all SO MUCH for listening through the last 2 seasons, we will be back on your streaming platforms after Christmas with Season 3 and all the suprises that come along with it!Your hosts, Maeve & Scarlett xo

Welcome back to the pod guys! We know you love hearing athlete stories and get a lot of inspo from them sharing their journeys. So, this week, we have non other than the gorgeous Hannah Bawden; PCA figure pro, online coach & posing coach. Hannah has had a fantastic season so far which saw her take home gold in her first ever IFBB show. We both really enjoyed our chat with Hannah and think she's such a great role model for the sport. Make sure to give us the thumbs up & leave a positive review ;) Your hosts, Maeve & Scarlett

Welcome back to the podcast guys! The episode everyone has been waiting for with great anticipation we're sure! The Big O weekend! The biggest body building event of the year. We had the pleasure of having Amy Fox on with us to help review, critique and give her professioonal opinions on the athletes, phyisauqs & placings this year. Amy is a WPD pro, an ex judge turned show promoter, an in person PT in Dohertys Perth, an online coach, AND a posing coach. She lives & breathes bodybuilding and has a great fondness for the figure category. We highly recommend watching this episode over on Youtube for the visual reviews! Your hosts, Maeve & Scarlett xo

Welcome back to the pod guys! We have another incredible athlete and fellow podcast host joining us today; IFBB Pro Sophie Jenkins.Sophie turned pro back in 2021 and has a whirlwind journey since then. Between serious back injuries and doubting if she'd ever grace the stage again, Sophie managed to rise up like phoenix and make her pro figure debut this year in the USA.We really enjoyed our chat with Sophie and hearing about her inspiring journey thus far. Make sure to give this episode a thumbs up or leave a positive review! Until next week, Maeve & Scarlett xo 

Welcome back to the Figure Forecast Podcast! This week, we absolutely could not wait to speak to Shelly, and I'm sure many of you are eager to hear about her rise to the top of the ranks and becoming an IFBB pro two weekends past at the Gym Shark British Finals.Many of you may already follow Shelly and may already know some of the struggles & challenges she's had to overcome in order to get where she is today. We spoke to her about how she began her journey to healing & health and how bodybuilding saved her. We hope you enjoy this quick chat and will continue to support Shelly as she begins her journey to the pro stage! https://www.instagram.com/shell_sporty/ Please consider sharing this episode over on socials & leaving a positive review! Your hosts, Maeve & Scarlett xo

Welcome back to the pod guys! A solo episode for you today which is a really open & honest review and reflection of Scarlet's season. There were lots of lessons learned, and a BIG decision made. The season was cut short, and things are now going in a totally different direction. We hope you enjoy this real & raw chat! Your hosts, Maeve & Scarlett xo

Welcome back to the pod guys! We are back this week with another incredible athlete; Maddy Raw. Maddy is an online coach based in Dubai and is currently working making her transition from the wellness class to figure.This change is a super exciting one and we really dive into the differences between the two categories and what you may need to consider when choosing the right category for you. We chat about Maddy's off season approach, plans for her figure debut, and how her training split is currently looking. You can find Maddy over on IG @mads.raw We would LOVE if you could give this show a positive review & rating.Your hosts, Maeve & Scarlett.

Welcome back to the pod guys! This week we have another awesome guest for you to listen & learn from. Hannah Mitchell (@_HannahsHealth) is a natural figure competitior and posing coach.We asked her about her competitive journey thus far, what her ambitions & goals are, and of course, the big one; why she chooses to stay natural in a world full of PED's and ever growing standards. We absolutely loved having Hannah on and we know you guys will really enjoy this listen! As always, we appreciate the ongoing support and positive reviews! Until next week, Your hosts, Maeve & Scarlett xo

Welcome back to the pod guys! A short & sweet one today from the two of us; the Europa Spain show review featuring both the amateur and pro results. We do recommend watching this one over on Youtube for the visuals as we will be focusing on physique comparisons and giving our thoughts on the competitors & placings.What show would you like us to review next? Who have you got your eye on for pro cards & top placings this season? Let us know! You can contact us via DM over on IG @thefigureforecast or email us at thefigureforecast@gmail.com. Your hosts, Scarlett & Maeve x

Welcome back to the pod guys! Half way through season 2 already, crazy!! We really do appreciate all of the support you've shown us, so shout out to all of our loyal listeners! This week we have WPD pro Romana Skotzen joining us to discuss the importance of blood work as a competitor. Romana came from a paramedicine background within the NHS before joining forces with Eval; one of the UK's leading blood clinics who provide excellent patient care and education around blood work & health markers. We asked Romana absolutely everything that you should be looking out for as a female competitor; be that natural or enhanced. This episode is going to provide you with safe & solid advice from a professional in order for you to have more longevity within the sport and not see your health suffer as a consequence. We love when you share these episodes over on socials, so more women can tune in and learn this vital information, no matter what stage of their journey they're currently at. Remember to leave a positive review if you're enjoying these episodes so we can keep bringing you more epic guests! Much love, Your hosts, Maeve & Scarlett xo

Welcome back to the pod guys! This week we're bringing you something a little different to nerd out on! We have Mr Killian Hamilton joining us today who is the director or programming & innovation at Pre Script; a course both myself and Scarlet highly recommend for any coaches wanting to upskill and truly understand the principles of effective programming, anatomy, and how to truly serve your clients to the best of your ability. We asked Killian to chat to us from the outside looking in and giving his thoughts and feedback on why many people fail to achieve the hypertrophy pay off they're so desperately chasing. This was a really interesting chat, we can't wait to hear what you guys think and what your biggest take away was!As always, we appreciate all of the love & support you guys give the pod, please consider sharing it on your socials & leaving a positive review on your streaming platform! Your hosts, Maeve & Scarlett x

Welcome back to Season 2 of the pod guys! We have another AWESOME guest for you to listen to & learn from this week; Christian Chapman. Christian owns the highly successful UK coaching team Coached By Christian and works with athletes of all divisions & all federations. We asked Christian to share his knowledge & thoughts with us on many different issues & topics like challenges specific to female athletes, how to go about building a highly successful coaching business, and we got the longest ever answer to someones death row meal - it definitely gets our thumbs up! As always, we appreciate you support so much and it would mean the world if you could subscribe to the pod and leave a positive review on your fave platform for us to continue to be able to bring you these weekly episodes! Your hosts, Maeve & Scarlett xo

Welcome back to the pod guys! Today it's just us talking all things prep, off season, and everything in between! We reflect on how both our preps this year have differed to previous experiences, how Scarlett has re-invented the green bean, and what we've been doing to manage our mindsets recently.We would LOVE to hear what you thought of this off the cuff episode! Let us know if you'd like more (or less) hehe. As always, we appreciate you tuning in and supporting the podcast and it would mean so much if you considered sharing it over on your socials so more ladies can get in on the action! If you'd like more information on our coaching services, drop us a DM over on IG or email us at:Maeve@bossbodiescoaching.comcaptainscarliftpt@gmail.comYour hosts, Maeve & Scarlett xo

Welcome back to The Figure Forecast podcast guys! The one stop shop for all things figure, competing, athlete development & coaching education! This week is an extremely important topic that we're really excited to be sharing with you. Reverse dieting & post show recovery is a tough, but absolutely essential phase to manage well.We asked Coach Jake Watts from Amplified Nutrition to join us and give his thoughts on the main issues he see's with competitors post show, how he personally likes to approach reverse dieting, and of course, what specifically does he recommend for females post show. We know you guys are going to absolutely love this episode and gain so much knowledge from it, so please consider giving it a positive review and sharing it on socials to spread the word. Your hosts, Maeve & Scarlett x

Welcome back to season 2 of the pod guys! We have another cracking guess in store today we just KNOW you're gonna love listening to and learning from. We want to bring you a range of different guests from all parts of the industry, including the top coaches to share their insight into the figure class, how they've built successful businesses, and give their advice to both competitors & coaches alike. With that in mind, we're thrilled to introduce you to Mr Dan Welburn; one of the top UK prep coaches who has seen particular success within the PCA figure categories. Tune in to find out more about what the differences between the three different PCA figure classes are, how the PCA federation differs to the IFBB pro league, and Dan's particular nutrition strategy that allows him and his team to see such success! As always, thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a positive review & sharing it on socials or with a friend! Your hosts, Maeve & Scarlett xo Dan's instagram: Team _DW__

Welcome back to the podcast guys! We are SO EXCITED to be back with Season 2, and what an opening episode it is indeed! We have none other than IFBB Pro Autumn Cleveland joining us, and wow, what an inspiration! We both had goosebumps listening to Autumn tell her story; one of many struggles, all of which she has managed to work through and overcome during her 20 year history in the sport. We chatted about the highs, the lows, and all of the lessons she has learned along the way.Autumn is an incredible role model to competitors, she sets a perfect example and has such a pure heart, we really loved chatting with her, and we know you guys are going to love listing! Please consider leaving us a positive review on whatever platform you're listening in on, and don't forget to subscribe to the podcast!Your hosts, Maeve & Scarlett x@thefigureforecast@autumnatikk

Welcome back to the pod guys!! 12 episodes in which means Season 1 is coming to an end. We will be taking a short break for a few weeks before bringing you all even more epic guest chats, coach interviews, show reviews, pro athlete stories and more! Before that, on this weeks episode, we have IFBB Pro, online coach  & TBJP athlete Clare Barks joining us!We talked SO MUCH about Clare's journey to becoming pro after over 10 years competing as an amateur and got so much great advice from her to aspiring athletes.We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it and will leave us a positive review on whatever platforms you're listening in on! Have ideas for who you'd like to see join us on season 2 of the pod? Send us a DM over on insta, we'd love to hear them! Your hosts, Maeve & Scarlett. Where to find Clare: https://www.instagram.com/clarebarkspt/?hl=en

Welcome back to the pod guys! This week, we have the Firefighting Figure Queen Cherish Richardson joining us and what a chat it was! We absolutely loved talking to Cherish who recently won 1st place at the Pittsburg pro; her 3rd ever pro show which has qualified her for the Olympia! Cherish is such a great role model in our opinion. She's a hard-working, career-driven, Female Boss who really sets a good example for people entering the sport from a non-BB background and shows us exactly what you can achieve with a little bit of self-belief! We talked about her journey to becoming pro, what her hopes for her Olympia debut are, and how she manages such an intense, demanding job on top of prep.We can't wait for you guys to listen to this episode. Make sure to show it some love and consider sharing the pod with a friend if you've been enjoying it so far so we can continue to grow this epic little figure community! Your hosts,Maeve & Scarlett x

Welcome back to the podcast guys! We really can't believe we're now on episode 10, huge thank you to everyone who has listened so far and shown support! This week we welcome UK IFBB Pro Kamara Graham onto the show. Kamara is a fitness pro currently making the transition to figure. She's also an online coach and TBJP sponsored athlete.We talked about the why behind the decision to change categories, how the two compare, and what her plans are for her pro-figure debut.Kamara faced a huge hurdle last year when she ended up in hospital for surgery 3 weeks before the Arnolds. We asked her how she mentally dealt with such a big goal and opportunity being taken away from her.We would love if you could leave a positive review and share this with a friend if you're enjoying the pod so far.Your hosts, Maeve & Scarlett.Where to find Kam:https://www.instagram.com/kamarajayne_ifbbpro/?hl=en

Welcome back to the pod guys! We have something a little different this week for you, and it's something EVERYONE is going to benefit from; mastering your mindset! This is something not only competitors need to focus on, but anyone going through their own fitness journey or transformation process.Our guest, Sandra Ciavarella, is a Peak Performance and MindFit Coach, former personal trainer, and successful competitive bodybuilder (11x Bikini Competitor, 10x Placed Top 5) on a mission to transform mental well-being culture in women's bodybuilding with her world-first mind-fitness program S.O.A.R.Combining over 25 years of corporate experience working as an entrepreneur in a diverse collection of businesses and Fortune 500 companies, and with her academic studies in Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (and more), Sandra uniquely merges the worlds of business, health, well-being, and fitness to shine a much-needed spotlight on the importance of mental wellbeing in female athletes to enact positive change and a holistic approach in women's bodybuilding.We hope you love this episode! It's a long one, so make sure you have a pen and paper ready to take notes and get ready to master your mindset! Your hosts, Maeve & Scarlett xoWhere to find Sandra:https://www.instagram.com/women_in_focus_bodybuilding/https://www.womeninfocusbodybuilding.au/

Welcome back to the podcast guys! We have such a great episode in store for you this week with lots of insightful tips, inspiring stories, and helpful advice from none other than IFBB figure pro-Jennifer Zienert who recently placed 3rd at the prestigious New York pro. We had an awesome chat with Jen and know you guys are going to resonate with her story so much! The drive, determination and downright hard work Jennifer exhibits just goes to show her character as an amazing athlete. We'd love if you could leave a positive review on whatever platform you're listening in on, and share with a friend to help us grow the community! Your hosts, Maeve & Scarlett.

Welcome back to the podcast guys, we have a CRACKING episode for you this week! We had the pleasure of chatting with Dazz, who's an online coach, bikini competitor, and, a PED educator with the Physique Collective. Dazz's knowledge around PEDs and in particular, how they apply to female athletes is incredible, so we know you'll get a lot of knowledge, value, and reliable advice to take away from this week's episode. We asked ALL the hard questions so you don't have to. We touch on typical female cycles, side effects, risk factors, and so much more!Please note; this is not to promote the use of any drugs or to sway anybody in any way, it's solely to provide information so you can feel more empowered to make your own informed choices as a female athlete considering going down the assisted route. You can find Dazz over on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachdarianbates/?hl=enIf you've enjoyed this episode, we would LOVE for you to share it on socials & leave us a positive review! Your hosts, Maeve & Scarlett. 

Welcome back to the podcast and thanks for tuning in! This week we're reviewing one of the most prestigious shows on the bodybuilding calendar; the NY Pro! Very interesting placings this week, and some incredible physiques in the lineup! It's been really great to see between this show and last weeks, there are so many new aces coming up through the ranks and doing really well. This makes for a very exciting season and hopefully some shake-ups! If you're enjoying the podcast, we would love it if you could leave us a positive review and show your support on whatever platform you're listening in on. Your hosts, Maeve & Scarlett xo

Welcome back to the podcast guys! Thanks for tuning in, we're excited to be back this week with our very first show review! In this episode, we share our thoughts on the competitors, placings, and our favourite physiques! We are by no means experts on judging the figure class, we're purely giving our own opinions as fans & enthusiasts. They are not meant to question, undermine or cause insult to anyone.We hope you enjoy this episode and we would love to hear what you thought of this years Pittsburgh pro show! We will be back next week to discuss the upcoming New York pro show, one of the most prestigious shows on the bodybuilding calendar! Do you have any predictions you want to share?Be sure to give this episode some love on whatever platform you're listening on (Youtube is recommended for visuals). Maeve & Scarlett xo

Welcome back to the podcast guys! In this week's episode, Maeve is flying solo and doing a full wrap-up & review of her debut figure season. As always, she's keeping things real, raw, and honest. Having an open conversation about how she's feeling post-comp, what her plans are for the off-season going forward, and answering the questions you guys sent in over on Instagram. She also talks about trolling, mindset, and judges' feedback. Don't forget to give this episode a positive review on whatever platform you're listening on and hit that subscribe button! You can continue to follow Maeve's figure journey over on Instagram where she shares daily updates {@maevekavanagh.fitness} 

Welcome back to the Figure Forecast podcast! This week we are joined by nonother than four-time Olympian and IFBB figure pro, the beautiful miss Rhea Gayle. Rhea speaks to us about her journey so far, her entry into the world of competitive bodybuilding, turning pro in the fitness division, and, how her passion for posing developed (and just how important it is!).Rhea is such a wonderful ambassador for the sport and has so much value to give, this episode makes for a great listen! Make sure to give us the thumbs up, hit subscribe, and leave us a positive review on whatever platform you're listening on! Where you can find Rhea: https://www.instagram.com/rheaagayle/?hl=enhttps://linktr.ee/rheagayle

Welcome back to the podcast guys! In this weeks episode we welcome none other than IFBB Pro Figure Athlete and top UK prep coach Meg Sylvester Cielen. We chat to Meg about her journey to becoming a pro bodybuilder and making the decision to switch from bikini to the figure class. We talk about life as a more muscular female, dealing with negativity, and ask Megs advice to anyone contemplating making that switch themselves. If you have any questions, please drop a comment below & we'll get back to you. Don't forget to subscribe and give us a thumbs up!Your hosts, Maeve & Scarlett xWhere to find Meg:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@megsylvestercielenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/megsylvestercielen/

Welcome to our podcast! Before you do anything else, make sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE button and give us the thumbs up! We are PUMPED to finally be bringing you the latest news, results and backstage info from around the world within the figure class! We will be chatting to top-level coaches, IFBB pro athletes, industry leaders, rising stars, and more on our weekly episodes!This week, to kick things off, we're going through our own journeys briefly and how exactly we go into the sport of bodybuilding. Scarlett talks about her transition from competitive powerlifting to bodybuilding, and Maeve chats about her decision to transition from the bikini class to figure & touches on how she's feeling heading into show weekend.Tune back in next week to listen to our first guest, it's gonna be a goodie! Maeve & Scarlett xoWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CiuFjfUi9SoIG handles:@maevekavanagh.fitness @scarlett_potuesEmail us at thefigureforecast@gmail.com #IFBBfigure #IFBB #IFBBNPC #NPC #NPCfigure #figureathlete #bodybuildinglifestyle  #bodybuildingmotivation #ifbbproleague