Not Just A Bikini Girl

How do you look to achieve at a high rate without kicking yourself into the ground when you don't quite hit the high level you strived for? This episode I talk about the fine line between setting high standards while also setting yourself up to failure and negative thought patterns. Including an insight into how I am currently balancing a business, marriage plans, a podcast, contest prep and other...

Topics include: - Lauren Tickners journey with competing and business - building a business and a body - sponsorships - what platforms should you be on? - competing 'for the followers' - building a brand in the industry - productivity - importance of understanding your audience

In this episode, I break down the key strategies any competitor can take when their prep brain is going into overdrive, their emotions are taking over and their mind might not be in the best place mentally. Email the host: notjustabikinigirl@outlook.com Instagram: @notjustabikinigirl In collaboration with KOMPAK, your one-stop store for all your competing essentials: www.kompak.store

It's easy to get inside our own heads with fitness, bodybuilding and competing. We often are scared to take big leaps. We take tomorrow for granted. This episode was recorded last week when my grandad suddenly took a turn for the worst. I talk about mindset, perspective, death, what really matters and facing reality.

Want to get into Yoga & Meditation? Or looking at ways to feel calmer and look after your body during prep or off season? Add this episode to your things to do this week! Myself & Caroline Mason chat about the power of yoga & meditation, the pressures of being a women, the benefits on and off the stage, top tips on how to get started, and also the importance of self-love, nourishment and health. B...

How much do you let the numbers didact how you feel in this sport on a daily basis? Whether it’s from the numbers on the scales, the placing you get, the likes you get on your latest photo.   In this episode, I talk about topics like: how to stop letting the numbers control your life what bikini competitors aren’t doing enough of how to look for the bigger picture the importance of context    Join...

After dropping 8KG on my foot last week, it’s fair to say that the mental and physical obstacles have been challenging. But it can happen to anyone. So how do you overcome these setbacks during prep? What is the best mindset to adopt? Email the host: notjustabikinigirl@outlook.com Sign up to The Bikini Mailing List launching soon: www.notjustabikinigirl.com/subscribe In collaboration with KOMPAK,...

This episode is a MUST listen for any competitor regardless what stage you are at in your competing journey. Why? because there will come a time when you will either take a break from competing or stop competing all together, so it’s important you look ahead and know that there is life without competing. Dominique Binns talks openly for the first time about why she started competing in the first p...

Are you starting to feel tired during prep? Feeling like you have no time? Productivity levels starting to slide? In this episode I talk through some key things any competitor should be reviewing in order to improve their results on and off the stage. Launching Soon - Join The Bikini Mailing List www.notjustabikinigirl.com/subscribe Get all your bikini competing essentials in one place / www.kompa...

Ended up combining two episodes in one! Changing prep coaches - why you should and shouldn't - what are the signs - best procedures to avoid this Why one bad competing experience or story shouldn't put you off competing for definite. - importance of context - not every prep is the same - ending up in A&E? For 'those' photos I mentioned head over to notjustabikinigirl.com In collaboration with KOMP...

We chatted to the gorgeous Marnie Al-Saraf about the importance of trusting your timing as a bikini competitor and what it means to true own your journey to the stage! The good and the bad! Here is some of what we covered: Her competing journey Experiences with binge eating, bad coaching, bad bikinis! Being a student, time demands and commitments Importance of being flexible on approach but focuse...

Are you spending too much time being unsure on what shows you should go for? I talk about how you could be going about choosing your shows differently. Why it’s important to be fluid and agile as a competitor. Why you must be flexible on the strategy, but focused on the goal. Email the host: notjustabikinigirl@outlook.com In collaboration with KOMPAK www.kompak.store

This episode was recorded inpromptu on May Bank Holiday the morning after my brothers wedding. I talk about how family can impact you more than you know. Why its good to be the odd one out. Why you need to embrace who you are more. Opinion of families. Why I think I used to be a party animal. Email the host: notjustabikinigirl@outlook.com

Ever wanted to know more about the ins and outs of what goes into running your own show in the bodybuilding industry? We chat to PCA North East Promoter Leanne Woodford, a busy working and competing mum of 4 to find out what REALLY goes on behind closed doors. A really interesting episode for those who want to be more prepared for their show day and understand how it can affect you on show day. Co...

Do you have habits or actions you take during your contest prep, post show or off season that don't serve you? Listen to this episode and start to learn how system 1 and 2 thinking could be impacting you without you realising.

This interview was such a laugh! We chat to Janelle who competed at the UKBFF FInals last year and got chatting about what life is like when you are not just a bikini girl but also a mum! Content includes: Which one is worse: CHILD BIRTH OR PREP? How life has changed at home since she's started competing. Reactions to her competing from friends, family, other parents! Balancing family life, compet...

You work your arse off, put the hours in, only to then not get the placing you wanted at your show. How do you mentally go about coping with this along with those potential post show blues? What is the best strategy to take to mentally bounce back from this as a competitor? Taking reference from a book that I think every competitor should read from Deepak Chopra: The Seven Spiritual Laws of Succes...

How do you know if your results of lack of them are down to your coach or in fact you? Take full responsibility and stop lying to yourself. Listen to this episode and get some perspective on things. Want a certain topic or question answered? Email me on notjustabikinigirl@outlook.com OR DM me on Instagram @notjustabikinigirl KOMPAK The one stop store for the busy bodybuilding competitor. Get all y...

Eugene Teo is a strength coach, educator and bodybuilder who knows 99% of everything you need to know when it comes to training, when it comes to competing and the body. We go into so many areas in this episode so make sure you save this for your next cardio session! Instagram: www.instagram.com/coacheugeneteo/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC_7lEuEKvFt63jtvZYwlHMQ Content includes but is not l...

After months of work, KOMPAK is ready to launch. Designed to help the busy competitor, this epsiode is an exclusive insight into what KOMPAK is and the story behind it. Content includes: How KOMPAK came about What KOMPAK is The vision for KOMPAK What I don’t like about the competing/fitness industry right now How competing and running a business are very much the same Having the belief Stop waitin...

The biggest thought and question you can ask yourself that can mess with your head during prep.   In this episode, I talk through some of the possible reasons you might be having these thoughts. What to do about them. And some real harsh truths. Email: notjustabikinigirl@outlook.com Launching this month www.kompak.store   

KOMPAK - Launching March 2018 Designed to help you bring the best package to the stage. @kompakwomen www.kompak.store 

Online nutrition/life coach, successful and long term bikini competitor. After a great competing season last year with the PCA, Dr Emilia Thompson PHD talks honestly about her experiences as a coach and competitor. This is a fantastic episode for any female competitor to really get their teeth into.   This is just SOME of what we covered: Reverse dieting Should you do mini cuts between shows Muscl...

I decided to record this while driving back home after what has been a crazy and breakthrough week for me in many areas of my life.  Email: notjustabikinigirl@outlook.com Website: www.notjustabikinigirl.com KOMPAK Launching March 2018 www.kompak.store @kompakwomen   

Warning: this is blunt, honest and raw. email: notjustabikinigirl@outlook.com website: www.notjustabikinigirl.com Launching March 2018 KOMPAK www.kompak.store @kompakwomen