Your Gym Big Sister Podcast

Welcome back fam! In this week's episode I discuss our internal operating systems, why they form, and how we can change them in order to change our life JOIN THE EXCELLENCE ELITE METHOD⁠ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Reflections on Time 02:38 Navigating Post-Show Emotions 06:23 The Importance of Honesty in Struggles 11:59 Upgrading Your Internal Operating System 16:09 Childhood Influences on...

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Welcome backkk!n Today is a big ol' q&a and Ibizaaaaa ddebrief hehe JOIN THE EXCELLENCE ELITE METHOD I hope you enjoy, and if you do, don't forget to share it on IG and tag me @emma.currivan ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHAT TO ME ABOUT COACHING ON WHATSAPP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOIN TEAM EXCELLENCE COACHING ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Welcome back to the YGBS pod!! (do we love the new logo?!) In honour of my 29th birthdaaaaay (rise up Leo queens) I thought I would sit down and chat about 29 of my biggest lessons from life so far. Enjoy hehe I hope you enjoy, and if you do, don't forget to share it on IG and tag me @emma.currivan ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHAT TO ME ABOUT COACHING ON WHATSAPP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Welcome back to the show! Join me for a good old fashioned kick up the b*m episode hehe I hope you enjoy, and if you do, don't forget to share it on IG and tag me @emma.currivan ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHAT TO ME ABOUT COACHING ON WHATSAPP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOIN TEAM EXCELLENCE COACHING ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To submit a questio...

Welcome to the show! I am joined today by my fiance Shane for some fitness advice we would give you if we weren't afraid to hurt your feelings xoxo Chapters: [00:00] Introduction [05:00] Personal Updates [15:00] The Importance of Meal Prep [25:00] Flexibility in Dieting [35:00] Genetics and Fitness [45:00] Training Intensity [55:00] Taking Ownership [1:05:00] Conclusion I hope you enjoy, and i...

Welcome back YGBS gang! This week I am diving into the mental side and struggles of that can come with the post-show experience. Hope it helps! Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 10:46 The Mental Side of Post-Show Challenges 14:05 Navigating Post-Show Narratives 23:17 Understanding Dopamine and Its Effects 28:55 Finding Balance After Competition 29:24 Balancing Life Beyond Bodybuildi...

DOWNLOAD MY FIRST TIMER'S PREP GUIDE HERE Welcome back my loves! This week I am chatting all about the post show phase in bodybuilding, which I know can be a bit of daunting time, but I am hoping this will put your mind at ease <3 Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 17:47 Understanding the Post-Show Experience 19:27 Physical Changes After Competition 24:56 Hormonal Impacts of P...

Welcome to the shoooow!! Today I am joined by the boss man Christian where we chat about my season and answer some listener Q&A's Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Expectations 03:04 The Prep Journey and Surprises 06:01 Nutrition and Drug Strategy 08:58 Managing Stress and Mindset 12:06 Peak Week Planning and Adjustments 15:06 Reflections on Competition and Results 18:04 Looking Ahead to Fut...

I'm baaaaack and it feels GOOD! Today is a big ol' catch up on why I chose to end my season, what's next, and I answer some questions you guys had about my prep hehe 00:00 Return from Hiatus 02:46 Reflections on Competition Season 05:49 Future Plans and Coaching Opportunities 07:07 Introduction and Competitive Journey 10:00 Post-Show Reflections and Future Goals 13:05 Decisions on Comp...

Welcome back to the shoooow! This week's episode is a re-release of an oldie but a goodie, where I chat about what it actually means to live the bodybuilding lifestyle Appreciate your patience during this short hiatus while I compete, new episodes will be back soon <3 Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Update 16:21 The Phases of a Bodybuilding Journey 44:48 Working with a Coach: Guidance...

Welcome back to the show!! This week is a re-release of one of m personal favourite episodes, and also one of m most listened to, where I chat about how to shift your identity and become your BEST self Normal episodes resume soon I promise xoxo Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 06:30 Overview of the Episode Topic: Shifting Your Identity 13:09 The Importance of Aligning Internal and...

Welcome back to the podddd for a big ol chat and update on the season so far and plans moving forward!! Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Reflections on Time 02:16 Competition Journey: From First Show to Second Show 06:49 The Importance of Show Experience and Feedback 11:16 Preparation for the Amateur Olympia 15:05 Show Day Experience and Performance 20:20 Results and Reflections on Second Place 24:...

Welcome back to the show! This week I am joined by Erin Thompson, an IFBB figure pro, coach, and host of the Take Up Space Podcast. I LOVED this chat and I know you guys will too Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Erin Thompson and Her Journey 02:54 The Impact of Moving Abroad on Personal Growth 05:55 Cultural Differences: Abu Dhabi vs. Dubai 08:56 Erin's Bodybuilding Journey: From Bikini to Figur...

Welcome back to the pod!! Today's episode has two parts - a big run down of prep and I how I am feeling ahead of my first show, and also I chat about self-sabotage on your fitness journey. 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Episode 01:51 Journey to the First Show 05:12 Competing on Home Soil 07:07 Plans for the Upcoming Season 09:00 Transitioning to Wellness Category 10:52 The Importance of Mi...

Welcome back to the show! This week I sat down and did a big Q&A based on questions you guys submitted through IG and we covered LOADS of topics. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and May Updates 02:06 Q&A Session Begins 05:09 Navigating Low Sex Drive During Prep 08:49 Avoiding Burnout in Training 10:35 Regaining Menstrual Cycle After Amenorrhea 17:06 Digestive Health Challenges 20:47 Understand...

Welcome back to the show! This week I an joined by my Excellence Coaching coaches Faye and Zoe and we are chatting about navigating your holidays/vacations alongside your fitness goals :) I hope you enjoy, and if you do, don't forget to share it on IG and tag us @emma.currivan @zoe_excellencecoaching and @faye_excellencecoaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHAT TO ME ABOUT COACHING ON WHATSAPP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Welcome back to the show! This week marks two years since I went down the assisted route, so I wanted to reflect on the journey and compare my natural prep to this one :) Chapters 00:00 Emma's Journey into Bodybuilding 02:52 The Impact of Coaching on Progress 06:13 Transitioning from Natural to Assisted Bodybuilding 09:04 Exploring the World of Performance Enhancers 11:55 The Decision to Compe...

Welcome back to the podcast! This week's episode is going back to my biochemistry roots and we are doing a deep dive on the science of hunger and appetite Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 09:47 Understanding Hunger and Satiety 19:57 Hormonal Influences on Hunger 20:52 Understanding Hormones and Weight Management 25:13 The Role of GLP-1 in Appetite Regulation 30:29 The Brain's Influ...

Welcome back to the YGBS Pod! This week I am busting some more myth, specifically around training and building muscle Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 09:54 Myth Busting: Muscle Building Rep Ranges 23:00 Myth Busting: The Importance of Soreness 23:57 Understanding Recovery and Adaptation in Training 28:08 Debunking Myths: Soreness and Muscle Growth 33:19 The Importance of Consisten...

Welcome to this week's episode of the Your Gym Big Sister Pod where I sit down with Loz Vickers, and we chat all about embracing the off-season and the fun parts of bodybuilding! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Bodybuilding and Off-Season Insights 03:01 Loz's Journey: From Struggles to Bodybuilding Success 06:10 Transitioning from Bikini to Figure: A Personal Evolution 08:59 The Importance of Off-S...

Welcome back to the show!! This week's episode I am brealing down your step-by-step guide to setting up and navigating your summer diet (0r any fat loss phase!) I chat through: - what drives fat loss -setting your calories and macros - food quality - training, cardio and expenditure - navigating plateaus hope you enjoy <3 I hope you enjoy, and if you do, don't forget to share it on IG and tag m...

Welcome back! Today I have my myth-busting hat on and we are busting some common nutrition misinformation! Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 10:57 Myth Busting Nutrition Myths 12:19 Seed Oils: The Controversy 24:47 Artificial Sweeteners: Debunking the Myths 31:20 Understanding Artificial Sweeteners and the Microbiome 36:50 Debunking Myths About Carbohydrates and Weight Gain 42:22 Th...

Welcome back to the show! Today I am joined by IFBB figure Olympian Meg Sylvester-Cielen, and we dive into her journey of becoming a top class athlete, and coach. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Bodybuilding Journeys 06:08 Transitioning from Bikini to Figure 12:02 Navigating Muscle Growth and Body Image 17:54 The Realities of Performance Enhancing Drugs 23:54 Future Goals and Competition Plans 27:5...

Welcome back to the show! This week I am chatting all about how to stay on track with your fitness goals while you travel <3 Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Wedding Dress Experience 02:53 Prep Updates and Challenges 06:10 Mental State During Prep 08:58 Traveling and Staying on Track with Fitness Goals 23:01 Traveling with Flexibility: Non-Negotiables and Mindset 25:28 Nutrition Management While...