The Stage Code

OLYMPIA RECAP + THE ULTIMATE BODYBUILDING “WOULD YOU RATHER” 👀 We’re back and this week we’re keeping it fun with a little Stage Code game night — Would You Rather: Bodybuilding & Prep Edition. But first, we have to talk about the Olympia. We recap the results, Jazzy taking the win, Maureen in second, our predictions being… well, mostly VERY wrong 😂, Ashley K missing the first call-out, and...

We’re back with a proper Stage Code catch-up — no cue cards, no real structure, just two girls yapping about everything that’s been happening lately. We get into all the life updates: upcoming trips, clients show day and being on the other side for a change. We also chat about stepping back from structured coaching post-show, finding more flexibility with food, what bodybuilding has actually taugh...

YOUR POSING ISN’T AS GOOD AS YOU THINK IT IS… 👀 This week on The Stage Code, we’re getting brutally honest about posing — the mistakes we see all the time, the things that make us cringe from the judges’ table, and why sometimes less is WAY more. We’re talking about why you need to nail the basics before trying to create an elaborate routine , why copying someone else’s posing can completely work...

BIG BOOBS, BODY IMAGE & WHY I FINALLY GOT A BREAST REDUCTION This week on The Stage Code, we’re joined by Mia for a very honest conversation about something we don’t hear talked about nearly enough — breast reduction surgery. From developing a large bust seemingly overnight as a teenager, struggling with body confidence, finding clothes that fit, back pain, bra indentations and feeling uncomfo...

You don’t need to start Monday. You don’t need to wait until next week. And you definitely don’t need to be perfect. In this episode of The Stage Code Podcast, we’re getting raw and real about the things that can quietly keep you stuck — constantly falling off track, setting unrealistic expectations, relying on motivation, and convincing yourself that you’ll “start again” when the timing is right....

Prep is hard enough without making it harder than it needs to be. This week on The Stage Code, we’re getting into the things that make prep, peak week and show day just that little bit easier — from the absolute essentials to the weirdly specific things that only a bodybuilder would understand. Whether you're currently in prep, thinking about competing, heading into peak week, or just want to hear...

In this episode of The Stage Code , Bec and Paris dive into one of the biggest questions new and experienced competitors face: which category is actually right for your physique? After Paris recently received feedback that she has a strong structure for Fit Model, the girls unpack what went into making that decision, why Bikini and Fit Model can be so different, and how federation criteria can com...

Post-show life can be harder than getting to the stage. In this episode of The Stage Code Podcast , we’re getting real about what happens after the competition is over — the weight gain, the changing body, the food guilt, the loss of structure, and the mental battle that can come with transitioning out of prep. We also break down some of the biggest post-show mistakes to avoid , including: Ghostin...

Two weeks post show… so what actually happens when the stage tan comes off and real life starts again? In this episode of The Stage Code Podcast , we chat about the reality of coming out of prep — from body changes, body checking and learning to navigate food again, to finally having the energy and freedom to actually LIVE. We get honest about what post-show has looked like so far, including stepp...

Paris is officially out of prep ... and we're unpacking everything. In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of Paris' final competition weekend in Melbourne—from delayed flights, tanning, peak week nerves, and show day, to the reality of stepping off stage and navigating life after prep. We chat about: The full Melbourne competition weekend recap The highs, lows and surprises of show day Fi...

In this episode of The Stage Code Podcast , Bec and Paris are in the final days of prep as they gear up for the IFBB Nationals in Melbourne . They kick things off with their weekly highs and lows before diving into a behind-the-scenes look at the realities of peak week, last-minute changes, and the emotions that come with reaching the end of a bodybuilding prep. One of the biggest topics is the sp...

Show day is here… and it did not go exactly to plan. In this episode of The Stage Code, Paris takes us through the highs, lows and complete chaos of her latest bodybuilding competition — from the stress of delayed makeup and last-minute hair decisions, to stepping on stage in one of the biggest and most competitive bikini lineups they've seen. The girls chat about the reality of competing, the ner...

Peak week is here... and everything is about to get real. With just days until stepping on the IFBB stage, we're taking you behind the scenes of what really happens during peak week—the physical changes, the mental battle, and all the tiny decisions that can make a difference. We chat about carb loading, reducing inflammation, why prep suddenly feels both exciting and terrifying, and the reality o...

In this week’s episode of The Stage Code , we’re diving deep into the realities of prep as Paris hits the final single-digit countdown to show day. From “hell week” lows (goodbye Pepsi Max and sugar-free fixes) to the excitement of peak week appointments and final posing sessions, we unpack what the last stretch of prep really looks and feels like. We also get honest about the mental side of compe...

This week on The Stage Code , we welcome our very first guest — Sophie — for a raw and honest conversation about her 12-year journey to being diagnosed with endometriosis. From getting her period at just 11 years old, dealing with debilitating pain, heavy bleeding, and years of being dismissed, Sophie opens up about what it’s really like navigating women’s health when answers aren’t easy to find....

This week on The Stage Code, we’re unpacking the highs, lows, and chaos of life both in and out of prep. From near-miss car accidents, sports injuries, hospital visits, and navigating pain during peak prep… it’s been a week. Paris shares an honest update on being just weeks out from stage while dealing with some scary health concerns, reduced training, no cardio, and the mental battle of not knowi...

This week on The Stage Code , we’re getting real. From prep updates and unexpected emergency room visits to the importance of choosing the right coach, this episode covers it all. Paris shares a scary health scare just four weeks out from comp prep, the girls unpack the realities of pushing your body to its limits, and why health should always come first — even in bodybuilding. Then we dive into t...

This week on the ✨Stage Code Podcast✨ the girls are back together and diving into all things feeling lost in your 20s, comparison culture, and the pressure of timelines. From uni dropouts, career changes, relationships, babies, houses and social media highlight reels — we’re getting real about what it actually feels like trying to “figure life out” while everyone around you seems to have it toge...

This week on The Stage Code, it’s a solo episode with Bec as she dives deep into the reality of bodybuilding off season — the physical changes, the mental battles, and learning to let go of the pressure to stay stage lean. From post-show weight gain and body dysmorphia, to rebuilding strength, growing muscle, and finding balance again, Bec opens up about her own experiences navigating the transiti...

This week on The Stage Code, we’re diving into the highs, lows, and emotional rollercoaster that comes with prep and stepping on stage 🖤 Paris gives a full 7-weeks-out prep update — from calorie drops, cardio struggles, pancake bowls, and the devastating loss of honey on her crumpets… to registering for her show, planning all the glam details, and having her bikini custom made by her best friend....

Welcome to Episode 1 of The Stage Code - we get raw and real about the struggles post-show, prep pressure, body image spirals, recovery diets, reverse diets, binge urges, scale obsession… yep, we’re talking about ALL of it. 🎙️ In this week’s episode, Bec and Paris have a very honest conversation about the mental and physical reality of stepping off stage after a bodybuilding prep. From the pressur...

This week on The Stage Code, we’re chatting all things show day, prep struggles, coaching highs, and life updates 💌 Paris shares the excitement of both of her sisters getting engaged (which naturally leads to everyone asking when Matt is proposing 👀), while Bec recaps coaching her client through her very first ICN and NBA competition weekend — from backstage nerves and posing endurance to learni...

Happy Monday and welcome back to The Stage Code — now coming to you from our brand new setup (with actual internet 🙌)! This week, we’re diving into the highs, lows, and real behind-the-scenes of prep life — from feeling a little blah and pushing through sickness and getting fired up for what’s ahead. But the main event? PEAK WEEK. We break down everything you think you know (and a lot you probabl...

Welcome back to another episode of The Stage Code . This week, we’re diving into a very controversial topic — the rise of “SkinnyTok” , peptides, and the increasing normalization of weight loss drugs like Ozempic. First we dive into our usual highs & lows (prep updates, blocked noses & business wins) Then we get into the real conversation… 🚨 Peptides, GLP-1s & online influence Why the...

The Stage Code – Episode 11: Grief, Growth & Finding Purpose Through Fitness Welcome back to The Stage Code Podcast ! In Episode 11, we dive into a more raw and emotional conversation, sharing personal experiences with grief, loss, and how fitness can become a powerful tool for healing and growth. This episode leans into a deeper discussion around loss, navigating grief, and how quickly life c...