BEcoming RELENTLESS

In this episode of the Becoming Relentless Podcast, I'm sharing a personal life update and talking through some of the things I've been navigating lately. We get into goals, fitness, relationships, burnout, self-awareness, personal growth, and what it looks like to keep moving forward when life feels uncertain or messy. This isn't a "how-to" episode. It's a real conversat...

We all hear the phrase “consistency is key”… but if that’s true, why do so many smart, driven women still struggle to stay consistent? In this episode, we’re talking about why the problem might not be motivation at all. We cover: • Why information overload may be sabotaging your consistency • Decision fatigue vs lack of motivation • Why successful women struggle with health even when they excel ev...

Bikini prep looks exciting from the outside. The stage photos, progress updates, and “weeks out” posts make it look structured and controlled. But there’s another side people rarely talk about. In this episode, we break down what actually happens during prep: metabolic adaptation, hunger changes, food focus, mental fatigue, peak week misconceptions, and why the post-show phase is often harder than...

Everyone is talking about peptides right now… but do they actually work? In this episode of BEcoming Relentless , we answer three listener questions and break down the science behind peptides, night shift fat loss, and whether competing is realistic when you’re also balancing motherhood and real life responsibilities. In this episode we cover: • what peptides actually are and how they work • GLP-1...

Can hormones stop fat loss? What about cortisol, thyroid problems, insulin resistance, or PCOS? And can you REALLY be in a calorie deficit and not lose weight? In this episode, I break down one of the most debated topics in women’s fitness and fat loss- and why both sides of the internet are oversimplifying it. Because the truth is: hormones matter… but they do not completely override physiology....

In this episode of Becoming Relentless, I talk about the difference between the version of discipline you see on social media and the version that actually produces long-term results. Online, discipline is usually portrayed as something extreme. You see cold plunges at 5 a.m., two-hour workouts, aggressive routines, and constant messages about grinding harder. The internet tends to reward dramatic...

In this episode of Becoming Relentless, I talk about some of the lessons I learned in my twenties that genuinely changed how I approach life, health, work, and personal growth. Your twenties are often framed as the decade where you’re supposed to figure everything out—your career, your relationships, your identity, your health. But in my experience, most of the lessons that actually shape you don’...

Late-night sugar cravings are one of the most common struggles I see with clients. In this episode of Becoming Relentless, I break down the biology behind late-night snacking and explain why your brain suddenly wants sugar at night, even when you felt disciplined all day. Most people assume nighttime eating means they lack willpower. In reality, late-night cravings are often a predictable biologic...

Want to lose 5 pounds fast, and actually keep it off? Most people don’t struggle to lose the same 5–10 pounds because fat loss is impossible. They struggle because they treat dieting like a temporary project. They enter “diet mode,” lose the weight, then remove all the behaviors that created the deficit while their body is still biologically primed to regain. In this episode of BEcoming Relentless...

Are you in a calorie deficit and not losing weight? Do carbs make you gain fat? Does lifting weights make women bulky? Is cardio really the fastest way to lose fat? In this episode of BEcoming Relentless, I break down 10 of the most common fitness and fat loss myths that keep women frustrated, confused, and stuck. We cover: • Why you might not actually be in a true calorie deficit • The truth abou...

Bodybuilding taught me discipline, structure, and resilience. But it also taught me why many people view the sport as extreme, obsessive, or unsustainable. In this episode, I’m breaking down the biggest lessons I’ve learned from competing, coaching athletes, and living inside the bodybuilding world for years. This is an honest conversation about the tradeoffs of prep, stage conditioning, identity,...

At what point does discipline stop being healthy and start becoming self-punishment? In this episode, Dan Stein shares his personal experience with anorexia, bulimia, extreme exercise, and the dangerous pursuit of validation through fitness. We unpack the subtle ways fitness culture can reward obsession, why social media has made body image and mental health harder than ever, and how to tell if yo...

If you’ve ever felt like dieting turns into an all-out mental and physical battle, you’re not broken, and you’re definitely not weak. In this episode, we’re unpacking the real reason fat loss feels so hard for so many people, and it has a lot less to do with discipline than you’ve been told. Your body is wired for survival, not aesthetics. When you diet, powerful biological systems kick in to prot...

Why does resting feel harder than training? If you’ve ever taken a rest day and felt uneasy instead of relaxed… like you were falling behind, being lazy, or doing something “wrong,” this episode is for you. In this conversation, I break down why rest triggers guilt for so many high-achieving women—especially those who train consistently, care deeply about their health, and tie effort to self-worth...

In this episode, we break down why doing “everything right” can still feel chaotic, tense, and exhausting... and why more discipline is rarely the solution when food control feels fragile. This conversation will help you stop blaming yourself and start understanding what’s actually happening beneath the surface. In this episode, we cover: – Why discipline changes behavior, but regulation changes t...

It's a SOLO EPISODE!!! Imma just yap real quick, is that cool? This episode starts with something many women don’t realize they need to hear:You’re not lazy. And you’re probably not unmotivated either. If you’re listening to this podcast, there’s a strong chance you care deeply about your health, your routines, and your goals. You want consistency. You want things to feel easier than they do r...

In this episode, I sit down with THE industry's photographer Mario Wilkinson to talk about what the camera actually captures, and what athletes are really living through behind the scenes. Mario has photographed everyone from first-time competitors to Olympia-level athletes, and his perspective is rare: he sees the peak moments, the crashes after the stage lights turn off, and the emotional patter...

If you’ve ever wondered why you start every January full of fire and still fall off by February… this episode is going to hit home. Today we’re talking about the part of goal-setting no one else wants to discuss: the real cost of commitment. I’m breaking down why pursuing any meaningful goal — fitness, weight loss, health, mindset, career — requires sacrifice, identity shifts, and uncomfortable le...

Most people start every new year with motivation, a new diet, a new workout plan… and a quiet hope that this January will finally be different. But if you’re tired of starting over, burning out by February, and feeling like you “lack discipline,” this episode breaks down the real reason the cycle keeps repeating… and exactly how to stop it for good. In this episode of Becoming Relentless: • Why Ja...

Most people only see the highlight reel of a fitness journey, but today we’re pulling back the curtain. In this episode, Meghan joins the show to talk about the identity shift that took her from Navy athlete → first-time competitor → passionate coach helping women take control of their health without shortcuts or gimmicks. We walk through the early misconceptions she had, the moments that forced h...

This episode marks three years of Becoming Relentless- three years of telling the truth about bodybuilding, psychology, identity, and what it actually takes to grow as an athlete and a person. In this anniversary episode, I break down the biggest lessons that kept showing up across every prep, every client transformation, and every conversation on this show. These aren’t surface-level takeaways. T...

In this unfiltered Q&A, I’m answering the questions most competitors are too afraid to ask. From body image and libido to implants, suit color, and the truth about going pro.... we’re talking about the parts of bikini prep that rarely make it to Instagram. Topics include:• Competing with an eating disorder- why the answer is always no• How bikini is evolving and what the future of the division...

In this episode of Becoming Relentless, I break down everything that happened at the 2025 Bikini Olympia... from the surprise winner and judging curveballs, to "politics", and what this means for the sport and for you as an athlete or coach. Find me on IG: ⁠⁠@noamccabe_ifbbpro⁠⁠ . BEcoming Relentless IG: ⁠@becomingrelentless_⁠ If you are interested in working with me, I am looking for ne...

In this episode of Becoming Relentless , I’m answering the questions most athletes think about but rarely say out loud. From fasting and food obsession to losing motivation mid-prep, this conversation dives into both the real mental and physical side of bodybuilding. You’ll hear my take on whether fasting is actually useful during prep, why you might feel obsessed with peanut butter or food in gen...

Bodybuilding isn’t just about building muscle... it’s about building resilience. I have my close friend Kate Reitman on today to talk all things bikini prep. From her first prep full of comparison and doubt, to her current health-first approach, she’s discovered what it takes to stay grounded, confident, and relentless. We talk mindset, growth seasons, contest prep tips, how to balance your relati...