Overall Package Podcast

EP - 17 Top Canadian Amateur Rhoda Allie is heading to the Arnold's! It’s the episode we have all been waiting for! In this episode, the girls are interviewing and highlighting one of Canada’s top amateur athletes: Rhoda Allie! Alison, Ashley and Gabby met Rhoda during her 2022 competition season and felt her genuine positivity and good energy immediately! In this episode, Rhoda shares with the gi...

EPISODE SISTEEN- get in loser, we're going to the gym. Feeling like you're always going to the gym alone? Sitting alone backstage at shows? Or are your friends getting sick of hearing about your PR's? Gabby, Alison and Ash discuss how to find your circle within the community. They share their own experiences over the years of bodybuilding and competing and how they grew their circles with like min...

EPISODE FIFTEEN- the who, what, where, why and when of meal prep So who actually wins the battle between meal prep and macros? Is there actually a better option? Should you even trust MyFitnessPal? Gabby and Alison discuss the topics above and share their very different experiences of their approaches to meal prep for their bodybuilding goals. Listen to this episode to hear about some specific exa...

EPISODE FOURTEEN - oops! ... i did it again (self sabotage) In this episode Gabby, Ashley and Alison chat about a topic that may be all-too-familiar to some of us: self sabotage! After a much needed life update, the girls discuss what self sabotage is and how it can manifest in the realm of bodybuilding. They follow up with some relatable, personal and vulnerable examples and share their ideas to...

EPISODE THIRTEEN - the worst fitness pet peeves We asked, you answered with your biggest gym, bodybuilding and fitness industry pet peeves. Alison, Ashley and Gabby give their thoughts on all of your biggest pet peeves. From body odor to bullying, there are some ones in here that you are guaranteeeeeed to agree with. You can find us on most platforms including Spotify, Apple and Google Podcasts. K...

EPISODE TWELVE - to prep or not to prep? 2023- It’s the beginning of a new year, and a new competition season; are you itching to prep? If you are, how do you know if you are ready to prep? Alison, Ashley and Gabby share what they believe is important to consider in deciding when it’s time to prep and dive deep into the factors to address for all aspects of the body, mind and all parts of life. Th...

EPISODE ELEVEN- olympia recap Bikini Olympia 2022 was a whirlwind and Alison, Ashley and Gabby are here to take on the good, the bad and the unexpected from all of it! The girls reflect on their predictions (Episode nine) and analyze (with no holding back) about what factors that could have lead to this year’s most prestigious show’s top 10 placings! You can find us on most platforms including Spo...

EPISODE TEN - dealing with setbacks in your bodybuilding journey What do you do when you're working towards a show and all the sudden something happens and you're brought to a halt? What if you're dumped 6 days out of your first show? What if you break your ankle a few weeks before you're planning to start prep? How do you handle setbacks? How do you stay motivated? What can you do when you're hel...

EPISODE NINE - olympia predictions Who's excited for the most prestigious, exciting and best show of the whole season? Olympia babyyyy! Alison, Ashley and Gabby share their top picks for the 2022 Bikini Olympia! You can find us on most platforms including Spotify, Apple and Google Podcasts. Keep your eye out for our giveaway happening soon! Find us on Instagram: @overallpackagepodcast @alisonannef...

EPISODE EIGHT - how to stay on track during the holidays Do you diet? Do you throw it all out the window? Do you yo-yo between the two each day for the entire month of December and well into January? Alison, Ashley and Gabby share their tips, tricks and approach to eating during the holiday season when it comes to both dieting and off season. You can find us on most platforms including Spotify, Ap...

EPISODE SEVEN - is bodybuilding toxic? This is a highly debatable question. Is bodybuilding toxic? Or, is it social media? Competing? Societal beauty standards? Does bodybuilding feed into toxicity or is it only certain people that bring toxicity to the sport? There are so many angles at which this can be discussed. Alison, Ashley and Gabby share their thoughts on whether or not bodybuilding is to...

Gabby, Ashley and Alison open up about navigating personal relationships in what is objectively a selfish sport, alongside some of the worst experiences they’ve had or heard about. The girls tackle questions such as: Can you actually maintain a healthy relationship while prepping? What does having your partner’s support really look like during prep? How can you communicate your thoughts and feelin...

EPISODE FIVE - post show blues? and how to navigate them So... what happens after you step off stage? What do you eat? Are you allowed to eat anything you want now? Is that how it works? Is the diet over? How are you supposed to feel if you don't win? How do you keep momentum rolling into your off season? How does training and nutrition change now that there is no show day? Gabby, Ashley and Aliso...

EPISODE FOUR - the big day (everything you need to know) From choosing a show and registering, booking your tan and makeup appointments, to navigating every aspect of show day, Alison, Gabby and Ashley lay it all out for you. You can find us on most platforms including Spotify, Apple and Google Podcasts. Keep your eye out for our giveaway happening soon! Find us on Instagram: @overallpackagepodcas...

EPISODE THREE - training for the bikini division This week Gabby, Alison and Ashley discuss training in the gym specifically for the bikini bodybuilding division. How does it differ from the other categories? How does it differ from athlete to athlete? How long does it take to build a bikini physique? What are some of the best glute exercises? They also discuss their training histories and how the...

EPISODE TWO - canadian nationals recap & listener q&a Tune in to hear our recap of the Canadian National Pro Qualifier that just took place last weekend! We discuss the winners of each of the Open Bikini classes, and who won the title of Canada's newest IFBB Bikini Pro. We also answer all your listener questions submitted to us on Instagram and go deep on some funny, educational and juicy...

Topics discussed: What does the Overall Package even mean, and do we have it? Gabby, Ash and Alison share some background about what originally got us into bodybuilding. Our first show experiences Our most recent show experiences, including how Ash’s most recent show was a pivotal moment in our diving into the meaning of the “overall package”. How we met and the transition from a small group chat...