Beyond the Bikini Radio

In this episode, I sit down with Mary Kuettel (@marykuettel_fitness) for an honest conversation about the reality behind dieting and contest prep. We dive into the side of bodybuilding that isn't always shown on social media the physical and mental challenges, the sacrifices, and the ups and downs that come with chasing a stage-ready physique. Mary shares her personal experience throughout pre...

In this episode, I’m joined by Brooke Simonson, also known as The Health Investment, for a thoughtful conversation about mindful eating, food freedom, and creating a healthier relationship with food. We explore practical mindful eating tips that can help you slow down, become more aware of your hunger and fullness cues, and enjoy food without guilt. Brooke shares her expertise on how to coexist wi...

If you've been feeling the pressure of changing beauty standards or finding yourself caught in the comparison trap, this episode is for you. I'm sharing how I stay grounded when skinny is trending, why the return of ultra-thin ideals in Hollywood deserves a closer look, and practical ways to create a social media feed that supports your confidence instead of undermining it. We'll talk...

In this episode, I sit down with Courtney Rushing, better known as Rushing to the Kitchen, for an honest conversation about one of the biggest challenges in any fitness journey: staying consistent when motivation fades. We dive into why so many people find themselves constantly "starting over" and how to stop falling off tracking every time life gets busy, stressful, or unpredictable. Co...

In this episode, I sit down with Beth Feraco for an honest, empowering, and unfiltered conversation about menopause, fitness, and what it really takes for women in midlife to reach their health goals. As a fitness and wellness coach, I share my approach to helping women build sustainable habits, improve strength and energy, and create realistic fitness goals that actually fit this stage of life. W...

In this solo episode, I’m breaking down one of the most misunderstood topics in the fitness space your metabolism. If you feel like your body isn’t responding the way it used to, your energy is low, your hunger is all over the place, or fat loss feels harder than ever, this episode is for you. I dive into the real reasons your metabolism may have slowed down including chronic dieting, under-eating...

In this solo episode, I’m breaking down my biggest tips for staying lean in a maintenance phase without obsessing over food, constantly dieting, or feeling like you’re “starting over” every Monday. We’re talking about the habits that actually make the biggest difference long term from managing food focus, building structure without restriction, keeping activity high without overdoing cardio, and w...

In this episode, I sit down with Madison Finger, also known as @_bigmadz on TikTok, for an honest conversation about the bodybuilding industry and the things people don’t always talk about publicly. We dive into some of the problematic takes we constantly see on social media in the fitness space, the pressure that comes with bodybuilding culture, and how misinformation can easily become normalized...

In this episode, I sit down with Brittni Shae, also known as Bshaefit, to have a real conversation about what actually separates the amateur league from the pro league in bodybuilding. We break down the differences that most people don’t see from the level of discipline, structure, and expectations, to how your mindset, recovery, and overall lifestyle have to evolve if you want to compete at a hig...

In this episode, I sit down with Ashlyn Burnett for a really honest, nuanced conversation around nervous system regulation and binge eating and how the two are often more connected than people realize. We get into why “just using willpower” isn’t the solution, how your body can feel stuck in patterns that don’t make sense logically, and what it actually looks like to start working with your body i...

Food noise used to feel constant like no matter how much I ate or how “on track” I was, my brain was always thinking about food. In this solo episode, I break down how I naturally decreased food noise without relying on extremes, restriction, or cutting out entire food groups. I talk about the biggest mistakes that actually make food noise worse, how under-eating and over-dieting keep you stuck in...

In this episode, I sit down with my assistant coach Mary (@marykuettel_fitness) as we dive into her competition prep journey so far. We talk through the real side of prep—the highs, the struggles, and what it actually takes to stay locked in when you’re deep in a calorie deficit. We also share practical strategies for managing hunger, navigating the uncomfortable phases of prep, and maintaining a...

In this episode I dive into the real physiological and psychological adaptations that happen after repeated dieting, including metabolic adaptation, hormonal shifts, increased hunger signals, and the mental fatigue that builds over time. If you’ve ever felt like your body is “fighting you” or that what used to work just… doesn’t anymore, this episode will help you understand why. We’ll also talk a...

In this episode, I sit down with Sabrina McMullen (aka @beefcake_brina on Instagram and TikTok) for a real, unfiltered conversation about the fitness industry what’s actually helpful, what’s harmful, and how to tell the difference. We dive into the toxicity that can exist in the fitness space, from unrealistic expectations to fear-based messaging, and how it impacts the way people view their bodie...

If you feel like you’re doing everything right but still not seeing results… this episode is your wake-up call. In this solo episode, I’m breaking down the mindset patterns that are actually keeping you stuck because more often than not, it’s not your macros, your workouts, or your plan… it’s the way you’re thinking about them. We’re diving into the victim mindset what it looks like (even when you...

In this episode, I sit down with Anthony Mustico, also known as Freedombyfailure, for a powerful and honest conversation around binge eating, addiction, and the deep connection between the two. We open up about our personal struggles with food how it showed up in our lives, the patterns we had to unlearn, and what it actually took to start healing our relationship with eating. This episode goes be...

So many women jump into a calorie deficit or decide they want to compete without first building the foundation that actually makes those phases successful. In this episode, I break down the 10 things you need to master before starting a deficit or stepping on stage . We talk about the importance of building a healthy relationship with food, creating consistent nutrition habits, learning how to pro...

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Luis (Instagram: @forgedfitnesstampa), where we have a powerful and nuanced conversation about OCD and anxiety — and how these experiences often show up in ways people don’t immediately recognize. We break down what obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety actually are (beyond the stereotypes), how intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors operate, and why so...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Bill Campbell (IG: @billcampbellphd), one of the leading researchers in physique science and fat loss, to have an honest and evidence-based conversation about fat loss during perimenopause. Dr. Campbell is a professor and researcher who focuses specifically on physique goals meaning his work isn’t just about general health, but about improving body composition,...

We live in a time where influencers constantly promote extreme leanness as the standard. Perfect lighting. Perfect pumps. “What I eat in a day” at 1,800 calories. But what you’re not seeing? The hormonal stress, the food obsession, the low energy, the poor sleep, and the fact that most of those physiques aren’t maintained year-round or naturally. In this episode, I break down: Why staying ultra le...

In this episode, I’m joined by Korissa Pearson, also known as @korissa.strength on Instagram, for an honest conversation about ditching the pursuit of “skinny” and building a strong, capable body instead. We dive into the mental and physical hurdles women face during that transition letting go of the scale, changing how progress is measured, and unlearning years of diet culture messaging. We also...

In this solo episode, I’m talking about something that doesn’t get enough love in the fitness space building phases… and the boredom that comes with doing things the right way . We live in a world that glamorizes constant fat loss, extreme transformations, and chasing “more.” But real progress especially when it comes to building muscle, improving metabolism, and creating a healthy relationship wi...

In this episode, I’m joined by Kelsey Johnson (@kelseyjfit) for a real, honest conversation about what it actually takes to recompose your body not chase quick fixes. We break down why taking your body through intentional phases (building, maintaining, and fat loss) is key for long-term results, and why trying to do everything at once often backfires. We also dive into the biggest things that sabo...

Here’s a polished podcast description that fits your brand voice and speaks to both mindset and sustainable fat loss: In this episode, I sit down with Zach Kieran (@zach_kieran) to dive deep into the mindset required for a truly successful fat loss phase. We go beyond calories and workouts and talk about the mental patterns that often make fat loss feel so hard to sustain. Zach shares powerful ins...

In this episode, I’m joined by Abigail Okenge (@abigailokenge) for an honest conversation about her journey as a bodybuilding competitor and her experience competing in both the OCB and NPC federations . Abigail breaks down the key differences between OCB vs NPC , sharing the pros and cons of each from judging standards and show-day experience to overall athlete culture and expectations. We talk a...