Sarah Parker

The Beyond Condition Podcast

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Are you ready to explore the unspoken truths of bodybuilding? Welcome to The Beyond Condition Podcast. I’m your host, Sarah Parker, and I’m thrilled to have you here. Honest Insights Weekly Each week, I offer my loyal listeners authentic perspectives from the bodybuilding realm. With over 13 years of competitive experience, my aim is to provide you with invaluable education based on my journey. Expert Guests As a coach with global connections within the industry, I bring a diverse array of guests who illuminate the genuine realities of bodybuilding. Every episode delves into various aspects of...

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Sarah Parker

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Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

My journey as a bodybuilder Guest. Tom Fordyce 24.10.2022

Send us Fan Mail Sarah welcomes Tom Fordyce to The Beyond Condition Podcast where he shares his story of how bodybuilding saved him. In this episode Tom describes his journey into taking control of his life through bodybuilding. Tom's story has so much inspiration for anyone looking to change their life, there's a multitude of relatable topics that fall under the umbrella of making one o...

Embracing all phases as a bodybuilder Guests. Georgia and Matt Parker 17.10.2022

Send us Fan Mail Sarah welcomes Georgia and Matt to the Beyond Condition Podcast to delve into all phases involved in bodybuilder and being a competitor. We cover plenty of topics in this episode, from peaking for a show, prep and off season to the struggles associated with each phase and understanding what goes into being a competitor. Discussions include: *Prep *Longevity as bodybuilder *Trainin...

Considerations for natural vs assisted competition preps Guest. Charlie Garforth 12.10.2022

Send us Fan Mail Sarah welcomes Charlie Garforth to the Beyond Condition Podcast to discuss the different considerations for natural and assisted preps. Charlie is a coach and bodybuilding judge, leading the Pro Physiques team. Charlie shares his knowledge and experience and we get stuck into plenty of topics under the umbrella of bodybuilding. It's a great episode for competitors to gain mor...

Travelling and competing internationally as a bodybuilder 03.10.2022

Send us Fan Mail Sarah and Steff welcome you back to The Beyond Condition Podcast to talk about their experiences when travelling as a bodybuilder. In this episode you will gain plenty of golden nuggets that will help you understand more about staying on track when on the move. Discussions include: *Preparation *Travel appliances *Tupperware *Travel tips *Competing internationally *Peaking abroad...

The post show experience Guest. George Wilson 26.09.2022

Send us Fan Mail Sarah welcomes George Wilson back to the Beyond Condition Podcast. George is a competitor and bodybuilding coach, working as part of the Flex Success team. George shares his knowledge and experience with bodybuilding and we delve into all things preparations for a show, post show, reversing out and off season. Discussions include: *George's show experience *Different judging...

Judging at bodybuilding shows 21.09.2022

Send us Fan Mail Sarah and Steff welcome you back to the Beyond Condition Podcast where we delve into the world of judging at bodybuilding shows. This is a great episode for you to understand more about what judges are looking for when you are being judged as a competitor. Discussions include: *Prep *Preparing for a show *Categories and federations *Judging criteria *Scoring *Posing practise *Stag...

The importance of sleep Guest. Austin Stout 12.09.2022

Send us Fan Mail Sarah welcomes Austin Stout back to the Beyond Condition Podcast to discuss the importance of sleep. There's plenty to cover with this topic from sleep hygiene, supplements and how sleep benefits all areas of life. Discussions include: *Sleep deprivation in relation to mortality risk *Sleep length *Hormonal responses *Sleep quality *Sleep trackers *Fluid intake *Sleep stages...

The journey from competitor to 'hobby' builder Guest. Zoe Thompson 06.09.2022

Send us Fan Mail Sarah and Steff welcome Zoe Thompson to the Beyond Condition Podcast to share her journey as a bodybuilder. Zoe talks to us about her transition into 'hobby' building after competing in the bikini division. This episode gives truthful insights into the thoughts and feelings associated with being a competitor and provides useful information on how to make bodybuilding a l...

Mental health and PED use in Bodybuilding Guest. George Wilson 29.08.2022

Send us Fan Mail Sarah welcomes George Wilson back to the Beyond Condition Podcast. George is a competitor and bodybuilding coach, working as part of the Flex Success team. George shares his knowledge and experience with PED’s and mental health associated with bodybuilding. *Psychological effects of bodybuilding *Relationship with food *Self growth *Relationships as a bodybuilder *Coaching relatio...

Adherence and staying on track 22.08.2022

Send us Fan Mail Sarah and Steff welcome you back to the Beyond Condition Podcast where we openly discuss the topic of adherence when looking at physique development. We also talk about how learning more about adherence can help you build life skills. There's plenty to cover under this topic including how to adhere to a diet, scale weight fluctuations and external pressures. Discussions inclu...

Competing multiple times and post show 15.08.2022

Send us Fan Mail Sarah and Steff welcome you back to the Beyond Condition Podcast where we talk about managing multiple shows and the post show period as a competitor. There's plenty to discuss when it comes to post show and the multiple factors that go into peaking for a show. We share a great deal of information in this episode that will resonate with many competitors and hope to share insi...

Injuries and training as a bodybuilder 08.08.2022

Send us Fan Mail Sarah and Steff welcome you back to the Beyond Condition Podcast where we cover the topics of injury, rehabilitation and training. We hope you enjoy this episode and can take some golden nuggets of information away with you. Discussions include: *Dealing with injury as a bodybuilder *Rehabilitation *Mindset *Seeking professional advice *RICE method *Injury prevention *Keeping posi...

Life skills as a bodybuilder 01.08.2022

Send us Fan Mail Sarah and Steff welcome you back to the Beyond Condition Podcast. In the episode we delve into the many life skills that can come from bodybuilding. We also talk about some of the things that you can face from external pressures, how bodybuilding can help enhance your life and also how to remain on track psychologically when competing. Discussions include: *Life skills gained thro...

Stimulants, caffeine and fatigue management as a bodybuilder Guest. Thom Evans 25.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail Sarah welcomes Thom Evans back to the Beyond Condition Podcast to talk about Stimulants, Caffeine and Fatigue Management. We cover plenty of information across all areas of bodybuilding. Discussions include: *Training structure *Fatigue management *Relationships with bodybuilding *Stimulants *Sleep routines *Caffeine *Pre workouts *Deloads *Macronutrient splits *Planning your show...

PED use and stress management as a bodybuilder Guest. George Wilson 18.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail Sarah welcomes George Wilson to the Beyond Condition Podcast. George is a competitor and bodybuilding coach, working as part of the Flex Success team. George shares his knowledge and experience with PED’s and stress management. This episode is a great insight into how to maximise your success as a bodybuilder. *Prep as an assisted athlete *Managing fatigue *Stress associated with...

Imposter syndrome 11.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail Sarah and Steff welcome you back to the Beyond Condition Podcast where we get stuck into the subject of imposter syndrome. This episode covers so many topics that are relatable to bodybuilding and anyone looking to work on their physique. Discussions include: *Imposter syndrome *Self doubt *Social media *Realising your own achievements *Being realistic with your expectations *Refl...

Female health in bodybuilding Guest. Austin Stout 04.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail Sarah welcomes Austin Stout back to the Beyond Condition Podcast and they talk about female health as a bodybuilder. Austin has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to physique development. Through his experience as a coach and competitor he is able to share valuable information on the effects bodybuilding has on the body and mind. Discussions include: *Homeostatic adaptations *Cor...

Achieving true 'stage' condition 27.06.2022

Send us Fan Mail Sarah and Steff welcome you back to the Beyond Condition podcast. In this episode we delve into the depths of prep and what it takes to achieve true 'stage' condition. Bodybuilding is an extreme sport that requires a lot, both physically and mentally. We hope to bring you truthful information that gives you insights into the world of being a competitor. Discussions inclu...

Appropriate PED use for bikini and wellness competitors Guest. Thom Evans 20.06.2022

Send us Fan Mail Sarah welcomes Physique Collective Coach and Athlete, Thom Evans, to the Beyond Condition Podcast.  In this episode we talk all about PED use in Bodybuilding. This episode focuses on the bikini and wellness categories but we also delve into plenty of subjects that fall under the umbrella of PED use in Bodybuilding. Thom and Sarah discuss different categories when competing, side e...

Mental struggles when competing 13.06.2022

Send us Fan Mail Sarah and Steff welcome you back to the Beyond Condition podcast. In this episode we delve into mental struggles when competing as a bodybuilder. Competing as a bodybuilder brings many challenges, we talk about the challenges you may face, how prep can affect your relationships and emotions and we discuss the effects of dieting psychologically and physically. Discussions include:...

Growth mindset Guest. Rob Lattibeaudiere 06.06.2022

Send us Fan Mail Sarah and Steff welcome Rob Lattibeaudiere back to the Beyond Condition podcast to talk all things growth mindset. Rob has a wealth of knowledge when looking at mindset, he shares plenty of insight into how you can empower yourself to grow and evolve. Discussions include: *Introduction to Rob *Life audit and initial understanding *Changing behavioural patterns *Limiting beliefs *E...

GI health for optimal physique development Guest. Austin Stout 30.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail Sarah welcomes Austin Stout to the Beyond Condition Podcast. Austin, owner of Integrated Muscle and Health offers a dynamic and passionate approach to physique enhancement and health. In this episode we cover a wide variety of subjects that relate to bodybuilding and anyone looking to develop their physique. Discussions include: *Introduction to Austin *Coaching *Reasons behind co...

Weight gain in off season 23.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail Sarah and Steff welcome you back to the Beyond Condition Podcast. In this episode we delve into weight gain as a bodybuilding competitor. There are both psychological and physical challenges that arise during an off season. It can be a mind warp when dealing with the emotions that present when going through the different phases as a bodybuilder.  We really enjoyed the opportunity...

Peaking considerations Guest. Joe Jeffery 16.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail Sarah welcomes Joe Jeffery back to the Beyond Condition podcast. This was a great episode, where we got the opportunity to talk about everything that falls under the umbrella of peaking as a bodybuilder, getting ready for a show. Online physique coach, Joe Jeffery, shares his extensive knowledge within the world of competitive bodybuilding. Mentality around peaking *Stress and flu...

Show day as a bodybuilding competitor 09.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail Sarah and Steff welcome you back to the Beyond Condition Podcast. In this episode we talk about all things show day as a bodybuilder. Show day is the ultimate time for you to immerse in your achievements however a lot goes into the preparation and the psychological factors that contribute to how your day goes. We hope to share some insight into how you can enjoy your day with as l...

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