Beyond the Bikini Radio

In this episode, I sit down with Kayleigh Orbert, also known as @CupcakeMuscle on Instagram, to chat all things bikini competing, mindset, and navigating life when things don’t go according to plan. We dive into the reality of prep life beyond the glam talking about what it really takes to step on stage, how to stay committed when the unexpected happens, and why flexibility and balance are key to...

Welcome to a solo podcast episode chatting all things hunger cues. In this episode I share personal struggles I have faced being disconnected to my body. I share certain behaviors and habits that can impact your natural hunger and satiety signals. I expand on how to end these behaviors and get your power back around food. Today's guest IG: Nicoleferrierfitness My website & for more informa...

In this episode I brought on IFBB pro Natalie Matthews. Natalie turned pro in 2018 as a natural vegan athlete. Natalie shares the struggles she faced transitioning into the pro league. Natalie shares when she decided to take a step back from competing and get more into training like an athlete. She opens up about the struggle in making that decision but how she feels at peace. Today's guest IG...

In this episode I brought on Emily Chanel. Emily is one of the first ever NPC Fit Model competitors. I wanted to bring on Emily to share her experience transitioning from bikini into fit model. She talks about applying judging feedback and being open to play around with different looks. Emily also talks about how she navigates pressure from social media and how she demonstrates sportsmanship Today...

In this episode I brough on Nicole Desmond the chat about GLPs. GLPS have been a controversial topic in the health and wellness space. Nicole has openly shared her experience while taking GLPs and peptides and how they have helped her. The purpose of this episode is to share a unique perspective and take on these. As always consult with a doctor before trying or implementing any new medications or...

So, you want to start tracking macros. Problem is you have no idea where to start. This episode is for those who are wanting to get into macro tracking but have no idea what they're doing. In this episode I share tracking tips, how to get started and common mistakes I see. If you're looking to understand macro tracking more then this episode is for you. Today's guest IG: Nicoleferrierf...

In this episode I brough on Lindsey Mutchler. Lindsey is a one on one client of mine and online coach. In this episode talk about the dangers of skinny messaging and how diet culture is impacting peoples relationship with food and body image. We share red flags to lookout for and how to navigate social media in a mindful way. Today's guest IG: Lindsey_mutchler My website & for more informa...

In this episode I brought on Jessie Golden. Jessie is an online health and fitness coach that focuses on having a healthy relationship with food. She shares in this episode her struggles with being too extreme with nutrition and training and how it caused her health issue. She talks about how she discovered that change couldn't come from the extremes and how she needed to dive deeper to truly chan...

This is a solo episode where I share my post show update. I share with you all how I decided to not do a bulk and instead have decided to a build phase. I share with you all the cons of my previous build and pros. I also share how it's been coaching myself this off season. I hope you all enjoy this episode and these personal updates. Today's guest IG: Nicoleferrierfitness My website &...

In this episode I brought on Brooke sellers. Brooke is a vegan bikini competitor and coach. In this episode Brooke shares her health struggles she faced when she first started getting into fitness. She shared her prep horror stories and how she ultimately decided to search for a better route for her and her health. Brooke shares her protein hacks to fuel her muscles and nourish her body right as a...

In this episode I brought on Celeste Rains-Turk. Celeste is a returning guest. She is known for her podcast Confessions of a Bikini Pro. In this episode we talk about excessive goal setting and when it can become unhealthy. We chat more about the bodybuilding space and how it promotes this "what's next" mentality. We dive in deeper on how the grass isn't always greener and how yo...

In this solo episode I share 10 common show day mistakes I see as a coach and competitor. Some of these mistakes I personally made myself. If you want to learn how to have a smooth show day then I recommend listening to this. Today's guest IG: Nicoleferrierfitness My website & for more information on my coaching services www.nicoleferrierfitness.com My go to supplements Shop Legion supplem...

In today's episode I brought on Brittney Holloman. Brittney is an online fitness coach that specializes in competitors. In this episode Brittney and I chat about traits of successful clients. We dive in deeper on what mindset is require getting through a prep and succeeding on stage. Today's guest IG: Brittneyjusticee My website & for more information on my coaching services www.nicole...

In this episode I brought on my client Julie Wilcox. Julie is a client of mine, mom of four and wife. Julie shares her struggles with disordered eating and how she decided to make a change and get better. Julie chats more about how her faith guided her in her fitness journey and allowed for her to get strong. I am excited to share Julie's story with you all. Today's guest IG: Julie.a.wilco...

In this episode I brought on Rebecca Miller. Rebecca and I are Instagram friends. I have followed Rebecca for awhile and saw her document her mock prep and struggles she experienced. Rebecca opens up in this podcast about her personal struggles with her fitness journey. She shares how she loved the bodybuilding look but didn't want to step on stage. I share the dangers of prepping without the inte...

In this episode I brought on Elena Kunicki RD. Elena shares a lot on her Instagram her past struggles with food and she has created a healthier relationship with it. We dive into several topics related to body image, restriction, binge eating and more. These topics may be triggering to some listeners so please keep that in mind before you tune in. The goal with this episode is for you to gain more...

In this episode I brought on the CEO of Angel competition bikinis to chat all things Fit Model. The Fit Model division was just announced for the NPC. We are excited to share our thoughts on the division and dive in deeper on the requirements. Karah shares how ACB is here to bring you the best Fit Model suits that will fit that standard. Fit Model suits Competition Suits for the NPC Fit Model Divi...

In this episode I brought on coach Aram also known as 4weeks2thebeach. Aram and I chat more about negative mindsets and beliefs people hold which leaves them paralyzed when it comes to reaching their fitness goals. Aram and I share personal struggles we've had in our own fitness journey too. This episode is a dose of tough love for those of you who feel like you keep falling off track. Today's gue...

In this episode I share the worst coaching experience I have ever had. I share how I ignored major red flags and how it impacted both my mental and physical health. I talk about the lessons learned during this coaching experience and how it shaped me into the coach I am today. Trigger warning in this episode for topics containing eating disorders and drug use. My website & for more information...

In this episode I brought on Rachel to discuss what Pilatis can and can't do for your body. There has been a trend in the fitness space that lifting is stressful on the body and can make it hard to transform your body. Rachel has a hot take as a studio owner that helps people with both lifting and Pilatis. In this episode we talk about some of the stigmas behind Pilatis and what people should know...

In this episode I brought on Cheslea Immel to discuss food relationships. In this episode we share our personal struggles with food and food rules. We share how we use to have food noise and how we got to the point where we no longer have it. This episode does share some content which may be sensitive to those that are struggling with disordered eating. Today's guest Instagram: Chelseaimmel My web...

In today's episode I brought on Jeff Su. Jeff is an online health and fitness coach that has a background in bodybuilding and holistic health. Jeff and I address the problems we see with coaches taking the holistic approach too far. He shares his concerns that he has for the clients and how some coaches can be predatory. We dive in deeper on what coaches can and can't do too. This episode is great...

In this episode I brought on Mary Kuettel. Mary is an active mom who went viral in a post about macro tracking. In this post she shared why she likes to track her macros and how she would explain it to her kids. This post did get a lot of pushback though. Mary strives to show her kids and clients what a healthy relationship with food looks like. She also shares how macro tracking helped her with h...

In this episode I talk about ways to save time if you don't have a lot of free time to workout. I share which exercises I would include and what I would avoid. This episode is perfect for anyone that is looking to save time in the gym but get an effective workout done. Today's guest Instagram: nicoleferrierfitness My website & for more information on my coaching services www.nicoleferrierfitne...

In this episode I brought on Rosie Bailey to chat more about POTS. POTS also knowns as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. Many people are currently struggling with POTS but they have no idea because they haven't been informed. Rosie in this episode educates more on what POTS is and how to handle POTS and your fitness goals. Rosie shares her own personal experience with POTS too and what he...