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In this week’s episode of Bikinis After Babies, we are diving into the topic of how to navigate prep and personal fitness goals throughout the different stages of motherhood amidst the various challenges and constant changes to routines and schedules.  As active competitors with kids of various ages, we have walked the walk of juggling the responsibilities of motherhood while getting ‘stage ready’ and in this episode, we are sharing helpful insight and useful strategies to help our audience find balance while managing it all. From the newborn stage, to the messy middle and finally, the empty nesting phase, we stress the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle as a means of self care.  We know that as hard as it can be, embracing change while continuing to set new goals is the key to success in this sport and in life!   We hope that you enjoyed this episode and if so, we would LOVE it if you would rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how this podcast has helped you 💕 We’d also love to hear from you about future topics you would like us to discuss so please leave us a comment or reach out to us with your questions and suggestions! NPC Midwest  Seminar: NPC St. Louis Workshop, Sunday February 15th 1PM to 3:30PM. 1st Phorm HQ 2091 Fenton Logistics PK BLVD, Fenton MO 63026 NPC Kansas City Workshop, Saturday February 21st 1PM to 3:00PM. Beastified Gym, 8500 W 151st Overland Park KS 66223 About Momshell Method Fitness: Ready to embark on your fitness journey?  We would love to help you reach any fitness goal from losing the baby weight to crushing your competition goals!   Follow this link to schedule a discovery call with one of our team members and learn how Momshell Method Fitness can provide you with the tools you need to be successful with customized nutrition and training plans for busy moms → http://bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy Contact your hosts: Mandy Rochon  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mandyrochonfit/  Facebook: Mandy Rochon Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/ Facebook: Gillian Hughes Mandy’s Posing Sessions 1:1 In Person (KC Posing Studio) →  https://bit.ly/inpersonposingwithmandy 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithmandy Posing with Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro 1:1 In Person (St Louis Posing Studio) → https://bit.ly/stlposingwithgillianifbbpro 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithgillianifbbpro Nuethyx Formulations Supplements →  https://nuethix.com/ (Use code “Momshell” to save 10% off your order) Toxic Angelz Bikinis → https://toxicangelzbikinis.com  (Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY”  to save 15% off your order) MISAJO Sports → https://shopsiham.com/collections/workout (Use code “GILLIAN10” to save 10% off your order) Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → https://www.squeezmeskinny.com  (Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order) The Shoe Fairy competition heels → https://www.shoefairyofficial.com  (Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order) Labwork and Personalized Recommendations:  Practitioner Depot: https://bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell (Use code “momshell” to save 5% off your order) Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → https://amzn.to/46GL1nd

In this episode of Bikinis After Babies, we are BACK and sharing our personal updates, including a recap and future plans for Mandy in her IVF journey into a new season of her life, and Gillian’s plans for her second season in the IFBB pro league!   This week we are also answering audience questions including: coaching red flags how to choose the right coach and how to know if it’s time to make a coaching changebudget-friendly meal prep strategiesstrategies for selecting the competition(s) you want to compete in and how to plan your season.  We apologize for the click-bait-jump scare!  We’re not breaking up!  Your babes in bikinis after babies are BACK and better than ever!  We hope that you enjoyed this episode and if so, we would LOVE it if you would rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how this podcast has helped you 💕 We’d also love to hear from you about future topics you would like us to discuss so please leave us a comment or reach out to us with your questions and suggestions! About Momshell Method Fitness: Ready to embark on your fitness journey?  We would love to help you reach any fitness goal from losing the baby weight to crushing your competition goals!   Follow this link to schedule a discovery call with one of our team members and learn how Momshell Method Fitness can provide you with the tools you need to be successful with customized nutrition and training plans for busy moms → http://bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy Contact your hosts: Mandy Rochon  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mandyrochonfit/  Facebook: Mandy Rochon Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/ Facebook: Gillian Hughes Mandy’s Posing Sessions 1:1 In Person (KC Posing Studio) →  https://bit.ly/inpersonposingwithmandy 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithmandy Posing with Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro 1:1 In Person (St Louis Posing Studio) → https://bit.ly/stlposingwithgillianifbbpro 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithgillianifbbpro Nuethyx Formulations Supplements →  https://nuethix.com/ (Use code “Momshell” to save 10% off your order) Toxic Angelz Bikinis → https://toxicangelzbikinis.com  (Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY”  to save 15% off your order) MISAJO Sports → https://shopsiham.com/collections/workout (Use code “GILLIAN10” to save 10% off your order) Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → https://www.squeezmeskinny.com  (Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order) The Shoe Fairy competition heels → https://www.shoefairyofficial.com  (Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order) Labwork and Personalized Recommendations:  Practitioner Depot: https://bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell (Use code “momshell” to save 5% off your order) Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → https://amzn.to/46GL1nd

Bikinis After Babies is excited to share our NEW segment: Bikini MomTalk!  In this quarterly roundtable discussion, we will bring you our insight on hot topics and relevant industry news in the bikini and fit model world with our friends Meaghan Taylor, IFBB Fit Model Pro, and Julie Taylor-Deluca, IFBB Bikini Pro!  On this episode of Bikini Mom Talk, we are discussing our insights on the recent NPC Nationals, the excitement surrounding the Arnold International and the list of IFBB Bikini Pros competing at the Bikini International, and the release of the official rules and 2026 show schedule for IFBB Fit Model.   As women who live the sport every day, we share real perspective on the sport we live everyday with personal experiences and highlights, as well as bold predictions on upcoming show placings. Unfiltered opinions. Insider insight. Zero fluff. If you love the sport, this one’s a must-listen! ☕👑 We hope that you enjoyed this episode and if so, we would LOVE it if you would rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how this podcast has helped you 💕 We’d also love to hear from you about future topics you would like us to discuss so please leave us a comment or reach out to us with your questions and suggestions! Current Bikini Olympia points standings for the 2026 Bikini Olympia on Pro Bikini News Network Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSQLJ_ckajw/ Contact today’s guest hosts: IFBB PRO Meaghan Taylor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meaghan.m.taylor.ifbbpro/ IFBB PRO Julie Taylor (Deluca) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julietaylorfit_ifbbpro/ About Momshell Method Fitness: Ready to embark on your fitness journey?  We would love to help you reach any fitness goal from losing the baby weight to crushing your competition goals!   Follow this link to schedule a discovery call with one of our team members and learn how Momshell Method Fitness can provide you with the tools you need to be successful with customized nutrition and training plans for busy moms → http://bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy Contact your hosts: Mandy Rochon  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mandyrochonfit/  Facebook: Mandy Rochon Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/ Facebook: Gillian Hughes Mandy’s Posing Sessions 1:1 In Person (KC Posing Studio) →  https://bit.ly/inpersonposingwithmandy 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithmandy Posing with Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro 1:1 In Person (St Louis Posing Studio) → https://bit.ly/stlposingwithgillianifbbpro 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithgillianifbbpro Nuethyx Formulations Supplements →  https://nuethix.com/ (Use code “Momshell” to save 10% off your order) Toxic Angelz Bikinis → https://toxicangelzbikinis.com  (Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY”  to save 15% off your order) MISAJO Sports → https://shopsiham.com/collections/workout (Use code “GILLIAN10” to save 10% off your order) Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → https://www.squeezmeskinny.com  (Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order) The Shoe Fairy competition heels → https://www.shoefairyofficial.com  (Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order) Labwork and Personalized Recommendations:  Practitioner Depot: https://bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell (Use code “momshell” to save 5% off your order) Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → https://amzn.to/46GL1nd

On this episode of Bikinis After Babies, we are joined by IFBB Bikini Pro Laura Tarbell, who is a functional nutrition coach and prep coach who has been competing for 18 years!!  Laura is not only a mother to two sets of twins—yes, four kids—but she is also a magazine cover girl and contributing author at Strong Fitness Magazine.  After taking a break from the stage to start her family, Laura returned in 2017 and earned her pro card 3 years later at North Americans in 2020.   She achieved her first pro win at the Hurricane Pro this year and as an elite athlete in her 40s, she is living proof that your best chapters don’t end—they evolve.  Laura is passionate about helping women reclaim their bodies, their confidence, and their ambition—especially in midlife—showing that motherhood, aging, and elite performance are not limitations, but fuel.  Laura shares her inspiring journey from fitness model to competitive bikini competitor to coach, and how her challenges early on in her journey revealed the importance of functional health and nutrition for wellness and longevity in the sport.  Laura shares her tips and tricks for balancing family life and her competition endeavors as a professional athlete, the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing self care as well as the role of peptides in supporting health and performance.  Laura's insights provide valuable guidance for women looking to reclaim their confidence and health in midlife. We hope that you enjoyed this episode and if so, we would LOVE it if you would rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how this podcast has helped you 💕 We’d also love to hear from you about future topics you would like us to discuss so please leave us a comment or reach out to us with your questions and suggestions! Contact today’s guest: IFBB Bikini Laura Tarbell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneywhitman_ifbbpro/ Website: https://lauratarbell.com/ Hanna Repesse “A Waist in Time” Website:  www.awaistintime.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awaistintime/ About Momshell Method Fitness: Ready to embark on your fitness journey?  We would love to help you reach any fitness goal from losing the baby weight to crushing your competition goals!   Follow this link to schedule a discovery call with one of our team members and learn how Momshell Method Fitness can provide you with the tools you need to be successful with customized nutrition and training plans for busy moms → http://bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy Contact your hosts: Mandy Rochon  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mandyrochonfit/  Facebook: Mandy Rochon Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/ Facebook: Gillian Hughes Mandy’s Posing Sessions 1:1 In Person (KC Posing Studio) →  https://bit.ly/inpersonposingwithmandy 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithmandy Posing with Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro 1:1 In Person (St Louis Posing Studio) → https://bit.ly/stlposingwithgillianifbbpro 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithgillianifbbpro Nuethyx Formulations Supplements →  https://nuethix.com/ (Use code “Momshell” to save 10% off your order) Toxic Angelz Bikinis → https://toxicangelzbikinis.com  (Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY”  to save 15% off your order) MISAJO Sports → https://shopsiham.com/collections/workout (Use code “GILLIAN10” to save 10% off your order) Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → https://www.squeezmeskinny.com  (Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order) The Shoe Fairy competition heels → https://www.shoefairyofficial.com  (Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order) Labwork and Personalized Recommendations:  Practitioner Depot: https://bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell (Use code “momshell” to save 5% off your order) Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → https://amzn.to/46GL1nd

On this episode of Bikinis After Babies, we are joined by IFBB Bikini Pro Courtney Whitman, South Dakota’s first ever IFBB Bikini Pro!  Courtney is a talented cosmetologist, wife, and mom to her 13-year-old daughter and earned her pro card this summer at Masters Nationals. Courtney discusses her initial motivation to get fit, the dynamics of being coached by her husband, and the challenges of navigating judge feedback. She emphasizes the importance of resilience and mindset in overcoming setbacks, particularly after her pro debut. The conversation also touches on family support, the unique challenges of coaching a spouse, and the innovative NeuFit technology that has enhanced her workouts and taken her glute training to the next level! Courtney shares her future goals in the sport and the significance of maintaining a positive mindset throughout her journey. We hope that you enjoyed this episode and if so, we would LOVE it if you would rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how this podcast has helped you 💕 We’d also love to hear from you about future topics you would like us to discuss so please leave us a comment or reach out to us with your questions and suggestions! Contact today’s guest: IFBB Bikini Pro Courtney Whitman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneywhitman_ifbbpro/ About Momshell Method Fitness: Ready to embark on your fitness journey?  We would love to help you reach any fitness goal from losing the baby weight to crushing your competition goals!   Follow this link to schedule a discovery call with one of our team members and learn how Momshell Method Fitness can provide you with the tools you need to be successful with customized nutrition and training plans for busy moms → http://bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy Contact your hosts: Mandy Rochon  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mandyrochonfit/  Facebook: Mandy Rochon Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/ Facebook: Gillian Hughes Mandy’s Posing Sessions 1:1 In Person (KC Posing Studio) →  https://bit.ly/inpersonposingwithmandy 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithmandy Posing with Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro 1:1 In Person (St Louis Posing Studio) → https://bit.ly/stlposingwithgillianifbbpro 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithgillianifbbpro Nuethyx Formulations Supplements →  https://nuethix.com/ (Use code “Momshell” to save 10% off your order) Toxic Angelz Bikinis → https://toxicangelzbikinis.com  (Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY”  to save 15% off your order) MISAJO Sports → https://shopsiham.com/collections/workout (Use code “GILLIAN10” to save 10% off your order) Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → https://www.squeezmeskinny.com  (Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order) The Shoe Fairy competition heels → https://www.shoefairyofficial.com  (Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order) Labwork and Personalized Recommendations:  Practitioner Depot: https://bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell (Use code “momshell” to save 5% off your order) Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → https://amzn.to/46GL1nd

If you’ve ever found yourself feeling discouraged or overly critical of yourself after your competition, lost and lacking motivation in your offseason or struggling with self doubt as you navigate your journey to the stage, this episode is for you!  In this episode of “Bikinis After Babies”, Gillian shares the ups and downs of her journey as an IFBB Pro Bikini Competitor, wife, mom and coach, focusing on the importance of self-love during the off-season.  As an athlete with 20 years invested in the sport, she shares personal insight regarding the emotional challenges athletes face after competitions, including feelings of “FOMO” and the impact of placings and judges' feedback.  Gillian emphasizes the need for a supportive community, the significance of setting personal goals beyond competition, and the importance of celebrating every stage of the fitness journey.  It’s so important to athletes to remember where they started, celebrate how far they have come and focus on personal growth and improvement.  We hope that you enjoyed this episode and if so, we would LOVE it if you would rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how this podcast has helped you 💕 We’d also love to hear from you about future topics you would like us to discuss so please leave us a comment or reach out to us with your questions and suggestions! About Momshell Method Fitness: Ready to embark on your fitness journey?  We would love to help you reach any fitness goal from losing the baby weight to crushing your competition goals!   Follow this link to schedule a discovery call with one of our team members and learn how Momshell Method Fitness can provide you with the tools you need to be successful with customized nutrition and training plans for busy moms → http://bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy Contact your hosts: Mandy Rochon  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mandyrochonfit/  Facebook: Mandy Rochon Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/ Facebook: Gillian Hughes Mandy’s Posing Sessions 1:1 In Person (KC Posing Studio) →  https://bit.ly/inpersonposingwithmandy 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithmandy Posing with Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro 1:1 In Person (St Louis Posing Studio) → https://bit.ly/stlposingwithgillianifbbpro 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithgillianifbbpro Nuethyx Formulations Supplements →  https://nuethix.com/ (Use code “Momshell” to save 10% off your order) Toxic Angelz Bikinis → https://toxicangelzbikinis.com  (Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY”  to save 15% off your order) MISAJO Sports → https://shopsiham.com/collections/workout (Use code “GILLIAN10” to save 10% off your order) Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → https://www.squeezmeskinny.com  (Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order) The Shoe Fairy competition heels → https://www.shoefairyofficial.com  (Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order) Labwork and Personalized Recommendations:  Practitioner Depot: https://bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell (Use code “momshell” to save 5% off your order) Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → https://amzn.to/46GL1nd

In this week’s episode of Bikinis After Babies, we welcome Brooklyn Goodsell, an IFBB Fit Model Pro, wife, mother and online coach.  Brooklyn’s story is one that will truly resonate with so many women — especially mothers who have walked through the physical and emotional challenges that come after childbirth.  Brooklyn battled postpartum depression after the birth of her son 6 years ago— a mental health struggle that SO many women silently battle, yet so few openly talk about.  Brooklyn turned her deepest struggle into her greatest strength, using that pain as fuel for her transformation. Through relentless dedication, she rebuilt her body and mind, stepping on stage in the bikini division and eventually fit model this past year and earning her IFBB pro card at the 2025 Olympia Amateur after 10 years competing. Brooklyn shares how she navigated getting back on stage after having her son and working through the setbacks and obstacles that she faced along the way as well as making the switch to fit model in 2025 after a disappointing finish in her final bikini competition.  Brooklyn talks about the mental fortitude required to keep showing up as she battled for her pro card this season, eventually taking home that title and accomplishing her goal of becoming an IFBB pro!!  Brooklyn's story serves as a beacon of hope for women facing similar challenges, emphasizing that persistence and self-belief can lead to achieving one's goals. We hope that you enjoyed this episode and if so, we would LOVE it if you would rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how this podcast has helped you 💕 We’d also love to hear from you about future topics you would like us to discuss so please leave us a comment or reach out to us with your questions and suggestions! Contact today’s guest: IFBB Fit Model Pro Brooklyn Goodsell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brooklyngoodsell_ifbbpro/ If you or someone you love is struggling, please know that you are not alone and that help is available. Talking to someone can truly make a difference.  You can call or text “998” to connect with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline where you will can speak with a with a trained counselor 24/7 — it’s free, confidential, and there’s always someone ready to listen ❤️ https://988lifeline.org/ About Momshell Method Fitness: Ready to embark on your fitness journey?  We would love to help you reach any fitness goal from losing the baby weight to crushing your competition goals!   Follow this link to schedule a discovery call with one of our team members and learn how Momshell Method Fitness can provide you with the tools you need to be successful with customized nutrition and training plans for busy moms → http://bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy Contact your hosts: Mandy Rochon  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mandyrochonfit/  Facebook: Mandy Rochon Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/ Facebook: Gillian Hughes Mandy’s Posing Sessions 1:1 In Person (KC Posing Studio) →  https://bit.ly/inpersonposingwithmandy 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithmandy Posing with Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro 1:1 In Person (St Louis Posing Studio) → https://bit.ly/stlposingwithgillianifbbpro 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithgillianifbbpro Nuethyx Formulations Supplements →  https://nuethix.com/ (Use code “Momshell” to save 10% off your order) Toxic Angelz Bikinis → https://toxicangelzbikinis.com  (Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY”  to save 15% off your order) MISAJO Sports → https://shopsiham.com/collections/workout (Use code “GILLIAN10” to save 10% off your order) Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → https://www.squeezmeskinny.com  (Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order) The Shoe Fairy competition heels → https://www.shoefairyofficial.com  (Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order) Labwork and Personalized Recommendations:  Practitioner Depot: https://bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell (Use code “momshell” to save 5% off your order) Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → https://amzn.to/46GL1nd

In this episode of Bikinis After Babies, we welcome IFBB Bikini Pro Crystal Omalza, who shares her inspiring journey and how she went from NPC amateur to IFBB Pro and double qualified for the 2027 Masters Olympia in just one summer!!   Crystal began competing 4 years ago and shares with our audience her top tips for juggling her lifestyle as a professional athlete with her responsibilities as a wife and a mom of a blended six!  Crystal and her husband Ian are both active in the competition space and are owners of “Omalza Fitness” in Las Vegas and she also reveals how this power couple manages to do it all as partners, parents and athletes!   We hope that you enjoyed this episode and if so, we would LOVE it if you would rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how this podcast has helped you 💕 We’d also love to hear from you about future topics you would like us to discuss so please leave us a comment or reach out to us with your questions and suggestions! Contact today’s guest: IFBB PRO Crystal Omalza Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalomalza_ifbbpro/ About Momshell Method Fitness: Ready to embark on your fitness journey?  We would love to help you reach any fitness goal from losing the baby weight to crushing your competition goals!   Follow this link to schedule a discovery call with one of our team members and learn how Momshell Method Fitness can provide you with the tools you need to be successful with customized nutrition and training plans for busy moms → http://bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy Contact your hosts: Mandy Rochon  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mandyrochonfit/  Facebook: Mandy Rochon Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/ Facebook: Gillian Hughes Mandy’s Posing Sessions 1:1 In Person (KC Posing Studio) →  https://bit.ly/inpersonposingwithmandy 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithmandy Posing with Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro 1:1 In Person (St Louis Posing Studio) → https://bit.ly/stlposingwithgillianifbbpro 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithgillianifbbpro Nuethyx Formulations Supplements →  https://nuethix.com/ (Use code “Momshell” to save 10% off your order) Toxic Angelz Bikinis → https://toxicangelzbikinis.com  (Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY”  to save 15% off your order) MISAJO Sports —> https://shopsiham.com/collections/workout (Use code “GILLIAN10” to save 10% off your order) Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → https://www.squeezmeskinny.com  (Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order) The Shoe Fairy competition heels → https://www.shoefairyofficial.com  (Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order) Labwork and Personalized Recommendations:  Practitioner Depot: https://bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell (Use code “momshell” to save 5% off your order) Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → https://amzn.to/46GL1nd

Today we are coming to you with a bonus episode of Bikinis After Babies to recap the 2025 Bikini Olympia and discuss our thoughts on the controversial results!  We have invited our friends IFBB Fit Model Pro Meaghan Taylor and IFBB BIkini Pro Julie Taylor for a round table discussion of the show and our thoughts and opinions of the judging and placings!  This is one episode you won’t want to miss as we discuss the highlights of the Olympia, the standout performances, the shocking results and our take on how this impacts the future of the division!  We hope that you enjoyed this episode and if so, we would LOVE it if you would rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how this podcast has helped you 💕 We’d also love to hear from you about future topics you would like us to discuss so please leave us a comment or reach out to us with your questions and suggestions! Contact today’s guests: IFBB PRO Meaghan Taylor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meaghan.m.taylor.ifbbpro/ IFBB PRO Julie Taylor (Deluca) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julietaylorfit_ifbbpro/ About Momshell Method Fitness: Ready to embark on your fitness journey?  We would love to help you reach any fitness goal from losing the baby weight to crushing your competition goals!   Follow this link to schedule a discovery call with one of our team members and learn how Momshell Method Fitness can provide you with the tools you need to be successful with customized nutrition and training plans for busy moms → http://bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy Contact your hosts: Mandy Rochon  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mandyrochonfit/  Facebook: Mandy Rochon Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/ Facebook: Gillian Hughes Mandy’s Posing Sessions 1:1 In Person (KC Posing Studio) →  https://bit.ly/inpersonposingwithmandy 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithmandy Posing with Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro 1:1 In Person (St Louis Posing Studio) → https://bit.ly/stlposingwithgillianifbbpro 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithgillianifbbpro Nuethyx Formulations Supplements →  https://nuethix.com/ (Use code “Momshell” to save 10% off your order) Toxic Angelz Bikinis → https://toxicangelzbikinis.com  (Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY”  to save 15% off your order) MISAJO Sports —> https://shopsiham.com/collections/workout (Use code “GILLIAN10” to save 10% off your order) Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → https://www.squeezmeskinny.com  (Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order) The Shoe Fairy competition heels → https://www.shoefairyofficial.com  (Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order) Labwork and Personalized Recommendations:  Practitioner Depot: https://bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell (Use code “momshell” to save 5% off your order) Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → https://amzn.to/46GL1nd

In this week’s episode of Bikini's After Babies, we are joined by IFBB Fit Model Pro Meaghan Taylor.  Meaghan earned her pro card at NPC North Americans this past August winning her Fit Model 45+ class and taking home the 45+ overall to clinch her spot in the pro league!! Meaghan is a wife, a mother of 3, an acute care nurse practitioner and a former marathon runner!  Meaghan turned her passion for running into a passion for weight lifting after her third pregnancy when things just didn’t seem to “go back” to the way they were pre-baby.  She competed in her first bikini competition in 2017 and wasted no time hitting the national stage.  Meaghan shares her journey of competing back to back summers on the national circuit, coming close to her IFBB Bikini pro card numerous times.  This year, with the introduction of Fit Model, Meaghan decided to throw her hat in the ring and see how she would do after a disappointing placing at Masters Nationals.  Despite her reluctance due to the unknown, Meaghan took the stage and brought home her pro card, proving to herself, her family and most importantly her children that persistence pays off!!!!!  In this episode, we dive deep into some of the misconceptions of the fit model division and Meaghan compares and contrasts the two, sharing all of her insight into what she has learned in this new chapter of her bodybuilding journey!    Meaghan is also a vegetarian athlete who trains exclusively at home in her home gym, proving that success in bodybuilding is not a one size fits all approach!!  You won’t want to miss this jam packed, inspiring episode!!   We hope that you enjoyed this episode and if so, we would LOVE it if you would rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how this podcast has helped you 💕 We’d also love to hear from you about future topics you would like us to discuss so please leave us a comment or reach out to us with your questions and suggestions! Contact today’s guest Meaghan TaylorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meaghan.m.taylor.ifbbpro/ About Momshell Method Fitness: Ready to embark on your fitness journey?  We would love to help you reach any fitness goal from losing the baby weight to crushing your competition goals!   Follow this link to schedule a discovery call with one of our team members and learn how Momshell Method Fitness can provide you with the tools you need to be successful with customized nutrition and training plans for busy moms → http://bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy Contact your hosts: Mandy Rochon  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mandyrochonfit/  Facebook: Mandy Rochon Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/ Facebook: Gillian Hughes Mandy’s Posing Sessions 1:1 In Person (KC Posing Studio) →  https://bit.ly/inpersonposingwithmandy 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithmandy Posing with Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro 1:1 In Person (St Louis Posing Studio) → https://bit.ly/stlposingwithgillianifbbpro 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithgillianifbbpro Nuethyx Formulations Supplements →  https://nuethix.com/ (Use code “Momshell” to save 10% off your order) Toxic Angelz Bikinis → https://toxicangelzbikinis.com  (Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY”  to save 15% off your order) MISAJO Sports —> https://shopsiham.com/collections/workout (Use code “GILLIAN10” to save 10% off your order) Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → https://www.squeezmeskinny.com  (Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order) The Shoe Fairy competition heels → https://www.shoefairyofficial.com  (Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order) Labwork and Personalized Recommendations:  Practitioner Depot: https://bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell (Use code “momshell” to save 5% off your order) Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → https://amzn.to/46GL1nd

In this week’s episode of Bikini's After Babies, we are joined by the lovely Dana Onaga, an IFBB Bikini Pro, who shares her inspiring journey of pursuing competing after having children and hitting the pro stage for the first time in her 40’s!  Dayna earned her IFBB pro card in 2024 and just wrapped up her first full season as an IFBB bikini pro with numerous top 5 pro placings including 1st place in the Pro Masters 45 division at the prestigious Chicago Pro!   Dana shares her top tips for juggling prep as a dance mom and we know that our fellow sports moms will love hearing how she thrives despite a hectic schedule and travel!  Dayna shares with us the benefits of introducing fitness and a healthy lifestyle to your children at a young age and how she and her family have implemented healthy eating, meal prepping and strength training into their lifestyle!  We hope that you enjoyed this episode and if so, we would LOVE it if you would rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how this podcast has helped you 💕 We’d also love to hear from you about future topics you would like us to discuss so please leave us a comment or reach out to us with your questions and suggestions! Contact today’s guest Dayna Onaga Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daynas_life/ About Momshell Method Fitness: Ready to embark on your fitness journey?  We would love to help you reach any fitness goal from losing the baby weight to crushing your competition goals!   Follow this link to schedule a discovery call with one of our team members and learn how Momshell Method Fitness can provide you with the tools you need to be successful with customized nutrition and training plans for busy moms → http://bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy Contact your hosts: Mandy Rochon  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mandyrochonfit/  Facebook: Mandy Rochon Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/ Facebook: Gillian Hughes Mandy’s Posing Sessions 1:1 In Person (KC Posing Studio) →  https://bit.ly/inpersonposingwithmandy 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithmandy Posing with Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro 1:1 In Person (St Louis Posing Studio) → https://bit.ly/stlposingwithgillianifbbpro 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithgillianifbbpro Nuethyx Formulations Supplements →  https://nuethix.com/ (Use code “Momshell” to save 10% off your order) Toxic Angelz Bikinis → https://toxicangelzbikinis.com  (Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY”  to save 15% off your order) MISAJO Sports —> https://shopsiham.com/collections/workout (Use code “GILLIAN10” to save 10% off your order) Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → https://www.squeezmeskinny.com  (Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order) The Shoe Fairy competition heels → https://www.shoefairyofficial.com  (Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order) Labwork and Personalized Recommendations:  Practitioner Depot: https://bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell (Use code “momshell” to save 5% off your order) Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → https://amzn.to/46GL1nd

On this week’s episode of Bikinis After Babies we (Gillian and guest co-host Julie Taylor) discuss our experiences this summer as we both transitioned from amateur bikini competitors to competing as pros in the IFBB pro league!  We compare and contrast each league, share insights on the feedback we have received from judges, discuss our future plans and how we plan to level up in the ranks of this highly competitive division!   We also discuss the balance of mom-life as an athlete and the importance of structured training and nutrition during the off-season as well as how we navigate ever-changing body composition as bikini-bodybuilders.  We discuss the newly introduced qualification system for the Olympia for 2026 and it’s implications on the sport.  You won’t want to miss this juicy episode packed with the inside scoop from two athletes making their way up the ranks in the IFBB pro league!   We hope that you enjoyed this episode and if so, we would LOVE it if you would rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how this podcast has helped you 💕 We’d also love to hear from you about future topics you would like us to discuss so please leave us a comment or reach out to us with your questions and suggestions! Contact today’s guest co-host Julie Taylor (Deluca) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julietaylorfit_ifbbpro/ About Momshell Method Fitness: Ready to embark on your fitness journey?  We would love to help you reach any fitness goal from losing the baby weight to crushing your competition goals!   Follow this link to schedule a discovery call with one of our team members and learn how Momshell Method Fitness can provide you with the tools you need to be successful with customized nutrition and training plans for busy moms → http://bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy Contact your hosts: Mandy Rochon  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mandyrochonfit/  Facebook: Mandy Rochon Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/ Facebook: Gillian Hughes Mandy’s Posing Sessions 1:1 In Person (KC Posing Studio) →  https://bit.ly/inpersonposingwithmandy 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithmandy Posing with Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro 1:1 In Person (St Louis Posing Studio) → https://bit.ly/stlposingwithgillianifbbpro 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithgillianifbbpro Nuethyx Formulations Supplements →  https://nuethix.com/ (Use code “Momshell” to save 10% off your order) Toxic Angelz Bikinis → https://toxicangelzbikinis.com  (Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY”  to save 15% off your order) MISAJO Sports —> https://shopsiham.com/collections/workout (Use code “GILLIAN10” to save 10% off your order) Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → https://www.squeezmeskinny.com  (Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order) The Shoe Fairy competition heels → https://www.shoefairyofficial.com  (Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order) Labwork and Personalized Recommendations:  Practitioner Depot: https://bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell (Use code “momshell” to save 5% off your order) Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → https://amzn.to/46GL1nd

On this week’s episode of Bikinis After Babies, we are joined again by our first ever sponsored athlete Shayla Hunt, a rising star in the NPC Fit Model Division. She has already claimed three Fit Model overall titles and has spent the summer competing at 3 National level shows. During this interview Shayla gives us an update on how she has been  juggling being a mom of 3, 2 full time jobs, military wife, and competing on a national level across the country. Shaylas has taken her feedback after each show and grown into the super star fit model we all see today. Going through the crazy summer we all experience in motherhood, Shayla shares many tips and tricks she utilizes to be able to be the best version of herself. Not just for herself but for her family, the stage, and coaching clients.   Shayla has shared her background and journey on episode 64 that aired May 9th. If you have not already, go back to that episode and bring a tissue. Shayla dives into the emotional journey of surrogacy, health issues during bikini preps, making the choices to switch from bikini to fit model, and so much more. She is a truly selfless, kind person who is beyond giving.   We hope that you enjoyed this episode, and if so, we would LOVE it if you would rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how this podcast has helped you 💕 We’d also love to hear from you about future topics you would like us to discuss so please leave us a comment or reach out to us with your questions and suggestions! Contact this week’s guest, Shayla Hunt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachshaylahunt/ https://www.instagram.com/neveryield.athletics/#  As Shayla mentioned in this episode, many people have helped and supported her journey. If you would like to help Shayla, visit her Instagram to support her and order cookies!!   About Momshell Method Fitness: Ready to embark on your fitness journey?  We would love to help you reach any fitness goal from losing the baby weight to crushing your competition goals!   Follow this link to schedule a discovery call with one of our team members and learn how Momshell Method Fitness can provide you with the tools you need to be successful with customized nutrition and training plans for busy moms → http://bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy Contact your hosts: Mandy Rochon  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mandyrochonfit/  Facebook: Mandy Rochon Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/ Facebook: Gillian Hughes Mandy’s Posing Sessions 1:1 In Person (KC Posing Studio) →  https://bit.ly/inpersonposingwithmandy 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithmandy Posing with Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro 1:1 In Person (St Louis Posing Studio) → https://bit.ly/stlposingwithgillianifbbpro 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithgillianifbbpro Nuethyx Formulations Supplements →  https://nuethix.com/ (Use code “Momshell” to save 10% off your order) Toxic Angelz Bikinis → https://toxicangelzbikinis.com  (Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY”  to save 15% off your order) MISAJO Sports —> https://shopsiham.com/collections/workout (Use code “GILLIAN10” to save 10% off your order) Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → https://www.squeezmeskinny.com  (Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order) The Shoe Fairy competition heels → https://www.shoefairyofficial.com  (Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order) Labwork and Personalized Recommendations:  Practitioner Depot: https://bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell (Use code “momshell” to save 5% off your order) Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → https://amzn.to/46GL1nd

On this week’s episode of Bikinis After Babies, Mandy and Gillian are reunited after a busy month and share updates including Mandy’s new fitness goals and Gillian’s recent travels to Florida and first pro medal!  In this episode, Mandy and Gillian discuss various topics pertaining to the experience of competing at a high level and how imperative it is to have a PRO mindset to go along with a PRO level physique.  They discuss the importance of the journey of self-discovery that comes with pursuing fitness goals. Listeners are encouraged to embrace the process, learn from feedback, and find joy in their experience so they can take home more than just a medal! We are also announcing the winner of the Shoe Fairy + free posing session Giveaway!  Congratulations to our winner, Tiffany Green, https://www.instagram.com/tiffanylgreen and thankyou to all who participated in the contest!!!   We hope that you enjoyed this episode and learning from this busy mama, and if so, we would LOVE it if you would rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how this podcast has helped you 💕 We’d also love to hear from you about future topics you would like us to discuss so please leave us a comment or reach out to us with your questions and suggestions! About Momshell Method Fitness: Ready to embark on your fitness journey?  We would love to help you reach any fitness goal from losing the baby weight to crushing your competition goals!   Follow this link to schedule a discovery call with one of our team members and learn how Momshell Method Fitness can provide you with the tools you need to be successful with customized nutrition and training plans for busy moms → http://bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy Contact your hosts: Mandy Rochon  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mandyrochonfit/  Facebook: Mandy Rochon Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/ Facebook: Gillian Hughes Mandy’s Posing Sessions 1:1 In Person (KC Posing Studio) →  https://bit.ly/inpersonposingwithmandy 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithmandy Posing with Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro 1:1 In Person (St Louis Posing Studio) → https://bit.ly/stlposingwithgillianifbbpro 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithgillianifbbpro Nuethyx Formulations Supplements →  https://nuethix.com/ (Use code “Momshell” to save 10% off your order) Toxic Angelz Bikinis → https://toxicangelzbikinis.com  (Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY”  to save 15% off your order) MISAJO Sports —> https://shopsiham.com/collections/workout (Use code “GILLIAN10” to save 10% off your order) Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → https://www.squeezmeskinny.com  (Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order) The Shoe Fairy competition heels → https://www.shoefairyofficial.com  (Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order) Labwork and Personalized Recommendations:  Practitioner Depot: https://bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell (Use code “momshell” to save 5% off your order) Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → https://amzn.to/46GL1nd

In this week’s episode of Bikinis After Babies, Gillian sits down with her son Brady, a 17 year old up and coming amateur bodybuilder and wrestler, and they discuss, from his perspective, what it has been like growing up as the child of a bikini competitor, particularly, one with a public persona online.   As a mother and a competitive bodybuilder, you're living a life that requires incredible discipline, structure, and physical commitment. But behind every training session and competition stage, there’s also a family watching, learning, and growing alongside you.  Many mothers embarking on this journey may have concerns about how their fitness and competitive journey will impact their family and in this episode, Gillian and Brady discuss it all!  From social media to the rigors of dieting and even the judgement of others, this interview will enlighten you on what it’s been like for this young man being raised by a competitive bodybuilder. We hope that you enjoyed this episode and learning from this busy mama, and if so, we would LOVE it if you would rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how this podcast has helped you 💕 We’d also love to hear from you about future topics you would like us to discuss so please leave us a comment or reach out to us with your questions and suggestions! Contact this week’s guest, Brady Becker Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@born2beabeast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/born2beabeast/ About Momshell Method Fitness: Ready to embark on your fitness journey?  We would love to help you reach any fitness goal from losing the baby weight to crushing your competition goals!   Follow this link to schedule a discovery call with one of our team members and learn how Momshell Method Fitness can provide you with the tools you need to be successful with customized nutrition and training plans for busy moms → http://bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy Contact your hosts: Mandy Rochon  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mandyrochonfit/  Facebook: Mandy Rochon Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/ Facebook: Gillian Hughes Mandy’s Posing Sessions 1:1 In Person (KC Posing Studio) →  https://bit.ly/inpersonposingwithmandy 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithmandy Posing with Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro 1:1 In Person (St Louis Posing Studio) → https://bit.ly/stlposingwithgillianifbbpro 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithgillianifbbpro Nuethyx Formulations Supplements →  https://nuethix.com/ (Use code “Momshell” to save 10% off your order) Toxic Angelz Bikinis → https://toxicangelzbikinis.com  (Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY”  to save 15% off your order) MISAJO Sports —> https://shopsiham.com/collections/workout (Use code “GILLIAN10” to save 10% off your order) Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → https://www.squeezmeskinny.com  (Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order) The Shoe Fairy competition heels → https://www.shoefairyofficial.com  (Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order) Labwork and Personalized Recommendations:  Practitioner Depot: https://bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell (Use code “momshell” to save 5% off your order) Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → https://amzn.to/46GL1nd