Nicole Ferrier Fitness

Beyond the Bikini Radio

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Welcome to Beyond the Bikini Podcast. Where you can enhance not only your body but also your mind. HOST: Nicole Ferrier a fitness professional with my bachelors in exercise science and nutrition, certified personal trainer, competitor and online coach. This podcast was created for me to share more about my experience in the fitness industry, mental health, competing being a coach and more! I am here to help you gain clarity in your fitness journey and know that you are not alone in your struggles. Get ready to enhance your body and mind.

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Nicole Ferrier Fitness

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Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

Choosing to be her strongest self & leading by example FT Julie Wilcox EP380 26.01.2025

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...

Can you prep without a show? FT Rebecca Miller EP379 19.01.2025

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...

Muting food noise and stopping binge eating FT Elena Kunicki EP378 12.01.2025

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...

Is the new Fit Model division for you? FT Karah Jones EP377 05.01.2025

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...

Getting over your victim mindset and finding your power FT Aram 4weeks2thebeach EP376 29.12.2024

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...

My coach went to jail & red flags I ignored EP375 22.12.2024

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...

The truth about Pilates and transforming your body EP 374 15.12.2024

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...

Making food your friend again FT Chelsea Immel EP373 08.12.2024

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...

Holistic coaching red flags FT Jeff Su EP372 01.12.2024

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...

Mommy why do you weigh your food? FT Mary Kuettel EP372 24.11.2024

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...

If I didn't have much time to workout here's what I'd do EP371 17.11.2024

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...

Do I have POTS? FT Rosie Bailey EP370 10.11.2024

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...

Tiffany Chandler IFBB fitness pro chats motherhood and competing at the highest level EP369 03.11.2024

In this episode I brought on IFBB fitness pro Tiffany Chandler. Tiffany is a mother, Olympia level athlete and coach. In this episode Tiffany and I discuss how she found bodybuilding and raised through the ranks. She shares her personal setbacks with injuries and how she fought her way back to the stage. Tiffany shares how bodybuilding isn't her entire life and how she prioritizes family too and t...

Post athlete blues and finding your groove again FT Laura Mack EP368 27.10.2024

In this episode I brought on Laura Mack. Laura Mack is a online health and fitness coach and was an ex athlete. Laura and I talked about the athlete mentality and struggling with post athlete blues. This is where one feels lost after their sport/ athletics are over. We dived deeper on her struggles with feeling lost on how to fuel for her body and how to train. Laura talks about how bodybuilding h...

Leaving the vegan lifestyle and chasing health FT Emily Cohen EP367 20.10.2024

In this episode I brought on Emily Cohen. Emily is a online health and fitness coach who helps lifestyle clients. Emily shares her journey with overcoming her ED and body image struggles. Emily later talks about her journey as a vegan and what made her want to take a step away from the plant based lifestyle. Emily shares the positives that she has noticed in her health since she started a incorpor...

How hunger hacking is making your relationship with food worse FT Jess Best EP366 13.10.2024

In this episode I brought on Coach Jess Best. Jess is a online health and fitness coach and a competitor. Jess and I have worked with both lifestyle and competition prep clients but have noticed a big mistake these clients can make and that is hunger hacking. This episode we describe what hunger hacking is and how it can be beneficial. We also talk about the cons of hunger hacking and how it can m...

Do you have cortisol face? EP365 06.10.2024

In this episode I talk about my experience with cortisol face. I talk about my personal struggles with inflammation and hormone dysfunction and what caused those issues for me. This podcast takes a turn to where I expose the reality behind cortisol face and how many influencers are preying on peoples insecurities. Let's get social Today's guest Instagram: nicoleferrierfitness My website & for...

Kara Corey RD on creating a balanced relationship with food & fueling your body like an athlete EP364 29.09.2024

In this episode I brought on Registered Dietitian Kara Corey. Kara is an OG influencer and fitness coach. She originally started posting fitness content on YouTube. Kara has documented her fitness journey from long distance running to bodybuilding. Kara in this episode talks about working in the field as a dietitian and how she decided to part ways to truly help more people. She shares how she has...

Lessons to take away from prep & the mindset of a successful athlete FT IFBB pro Elenoa McCabe EP 363 22.09.2024

In this episode I brought on Noa McCabe. Noa is a IFBB bikini pro and A team coach. Noa and I talk about the journey to the stage and some lessons you can learn along the way. We talk about mindsets and characteristics of a successful competitor too. In the later part of the episode Noa talks about her own challenges she has faced in preps and how she navigates through them. This episode is great...

So I stopped tracking macros EP362 15.09.2024

Many people on social media share about post show struggles and failing their reverse diet. I know for me I had the full intent to follow a recovery diet. Little did I know that life would have different plans for me. This episode I open up on why I decided to stop tracking macros completely. I share my struggles post show and I came to the choice to stop tracking. I share more about anxiety and s...

Sue Bush on choosing to take action, growing your glutes and stepping outside your comfort zone EP361 08.09.2024

In this episode I brought on Sue Bush. Sue is the co owner of Physique development. In this episode we talk about Sue's personal fitness journey and how she found bodybuilding. We dive in deeper on the training mistakes she made when she was first getting started and how she learned how to properly program and change her physique. We later in this episode talk about self limiting beliefs and h...

How being strong saved Julia Ish & helped her lean into self-love EP360 01.09.2024

In this episode I brought on Julia Ish. Julia and I talk about growing up and the pressure we put on ourselves to look perfect. Julia and I went to highschool together and she has been through a lot. Julia talks about how trauma played a role to discovering who she really is. She talks about finding weight training and how it helped her unlock her true strength. Later in the episode we dive in dee...

A different kind of bodybuilding FT Jacqui Nguyen EP359 25.08.2024

In this episode I brought on IFBB pro Jacqui Nguyen. Jacqui is a online health and fitness coach and soon to be mom. Jacqui's journey has been a unique one. She was a lead singer of a band, on the voice and found bodybuilding in the mix. Bodybuilding helped Jacqui truly find herself and her purpose. We dive in deeper on her journey towards her IFBB pro card and how her mindset has shifted as s...

Why you need to stop comparing to bodybuilders FT Britt Sederholm EP358 18.08.2024

In this episode I brought on Britt Sederholm. Britt is a online health and fitness coach. I brought Britt on to expand on a post she made on Instagram. This post she talked about why you shouldn't compare to bodybuilders. I see many people compare to the elite when they need to focus on setting realistic goals. Later in this episode Britt expands on what we should take away from bodybuilders....

The positives of gaining weight & how I will navigate post show EP357 11.08.2024

In this episode I talk about the pros of gaining weight. As I am about to enter into my off season I want to share with you all how I am embracing this transition. Many women struggle with the thought of gaining weight though which is why I was inspired to make this episode. In this episode you will take away mental and physical shifts you may need to make to lean into this transition Get more hel...

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