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Ready to change your life? Apply to work with us: https://coach.refinedstrengthcoaching.com/application IG: @rachelsedwickifbb & @refined.strength.coaching Where to find today’s guest: IG @allison_ifbbpro In this episode, I welcome IFBB Fitness 4x Olympian, Allison Kramer to the podcast for a conversation that goes far beyond the bodybuilding stage. We dive into balancing your career and finances while pursuing bodybuilding, prioritizing recovery and longevity, and thinking beyond the next prep or competition season. Whether you’re chasing the stage, building a career, or simply trying to create a life that allows you to pursue what you love for years to come, this conversation is a reminder to play the long game. Missed the last episode? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/LGeipnqetkk?si=ldQEzYupnY9fonYi Trusted products, activewear, and all my other favorites from amazon: https://a.co/d/0beM6flV Filmed in the Sony ZV-1 —⁠ https://amzn.to/3SHEVhH⁠ Preparing for your next show day? Here is the list of my Show Day Necessities: https://canva.link/0ctlzwew2onpheb Want more wisdom? Check out the list of books that changed my life and helped shape me into the athlete, business owner, and person I am today: https://canva.link/booksthatchangedmylife DISCOUNT CODES: @axeandsledge RACHEL —-- https://axeandsledge.com/ @thepridefoods RACHEL —-- https://pridefoods.org/ @KHCustoms RACHELS —-- https://www.khcustoms.com/ @Authentic_Aminos REFINED —-- https://authenticaminos.com/login-page/ @CuredNutrition RACHELS —-- https://curednutrition.com/ @Aesthreadics RACHELS —-- https://aesthreadics.com/

Ready to change your life? Apply to work with us: https://coach.refinedstrengthcoaching.com/applicationIG: @rachelsedwickifbb & @refined.strength.coaching Where to find today’s guest: IG: _savannah_joy Website: http://joyfull-fitness-llc.square.site https://youtube.com/@_savannah_joy?si=I0USE5yJtBkSYk-H Missed the last episode? Watch it here:https://youtu.be/bYa_HrIEwBA Description: In this episode, we sit down with 3x Bikini Olympian Savannah Watchman to talk about her journey in bodybuilding and what it looks like to balance her competitive ambitions with a full-time career in education. Savannah shares the importance of having a strong support system, creating space for both discipline and joy, and refusing to lose the fun and whimsy that make the journey worth it. We dive into what it takes to pursue big goals without allowing bodybuilding to become your entire identity, and why success doesn’t have to come at the expense of enjoying your life along the way. Trusted products, activewear, and all my other favorites from amazon: https://a.co/d/0beM6flV Filmed in the Sony ZV-1 —⁠ https://amzn.to/3SHEVhH⁠ Preparing for your next show day? Here is the list of my Show Day Necessities: https://canva.link/0ctlzwew2onpheb Want more wisdom? Check out the list of books that changed my life and helped shape me into the athlete, business owner, and person I am today: https://canva.link/booksthatchangedmylife DISCOUNT CODES: @axeandsledge RACHEL —-- https://axeandsledge.com/ @thepridefoods RACHEL —-- https://pridefoods.org/ @KHCustoms RACHELS —-- https://www.khcustoms.com/ @Authentic_Aminos REFINED —-- https://authenticaminos.com/login-page/ @CuredNutrition RACHELS —-- https://curednutrition.com/ @Aesthreadics RACHELS —-- https://aesthreadics.com/

Ready to change your life? Apply to work with us: https://coach.refinedstrengthcoaching.com/application IG: @rachelsedwickifbb @jessica.e.best & @refined.strength.coaching Missed the last episode? Watch it here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/BGQ6z0M7E4b Description here:In this episode, I sit down with Coach Jess to talk about a part of bodybuilding that doesn’t always get enough attention… what happens between shows. We dive into the strategy behind choosing when to compete, the value of strategically peaking, and why constantly chasing the next stage appearance isn’t always the best path toward long-term progress. We also unpack the mental resilience required to step away from the stage, embrace the building seasons, and stay connected to your goals when there isn’t an immediate finish line ahead.  Trusted products, activewear, and all my other favorites from amazon: https://a.co/d/0beM6flV Filmed in the Sony ZV-1 —⁠ https://amzn.to/3SHEVhH⁠ Preparing for your next show day? Here is the list of my Show Day Necessities: https://canva.link/0ctlzwew2onpheb Want more wisdom? Check out the list of books that changed my life and helped shape me into the athlete, business owner, and person I am today: https://canva.link/booksthatchangedmylife DISCOUNT CODES: @axeandsledge RACHEL  —-- https://axeandsledge.com/ @thepridefoods RACHEL —-- https://pridefoods.org/ @KHCustoms RACHELS —-- https://www.khcustoms.com/ @Authentic_Aminos REFINED —-- https://authenticaminos.com/login-page/ @CuredNutrition RACHELS  —-- https://curednutrition.com/ @Aesthreadics RACHELS  —-- https://aesthreadics.com/

Ready to change your life? Apply to work with us: https://coach.refinedstrengthcoaching.com/application IG: @rachelsedwickifbb & @refined.strength.coaching Where to find today’s guest: IG @darajaweid @jessica.e.best Missed the last episode? Watch it here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/9pITzhIgF5b Description here: Welcome to today's Squadcast! Join us, as we talk about what it really takes to endure and thrive through the harder seasons of prep. We dive into the importance of perspective, building resilience when things don’t go according to plan, and learning how to navigate challenges without losing sight of the bigger picture. Resilience isn’t about pretending things aren’t hard. It’s about developing the tools and mindset to keep moving forward when they are. Trusted products, activewear, and all my other favorites from amazon: https://a.co/d/0beM6flV Filmed in the Sony ZV-1 —⁠ https://amzn.to/3SHEVhH⁠ Preparing for your next show day? Here is the list of my Show Day Necessities: https://canva.link/0ctlzwew2onpheb Want more wisdom? Check out the list of books that changed my life and helped shape me into the athlete, business owner, and person I am today: https://canva.link/booksthatchangedmylife DISCOUNT CODES: @axeandsledge RACHEL  —-- https://axeandsledge.com/ @thepridefoods RACHEL —-- https://pridefoods.org/ @KHCustoms RACHELS —-- https://www.khcustoms.com/ @Authentic_Aminos REFINED —-- https://authenticaminos.com/login-page/ @CuredNutrition RACHELS  —-- https://curednutrition.com/ @Aesthreadics RACHELS  —-- https://aesthreadics.com/

Ready to change your life? Apply to work with us: https://coach.refinedstrengthcoaching.com/applicationIG: @rachelsedwickifbb & @refined.strength.coachingWhere to find today’s guest:IG @michelle_mcnamee_ifbbproMissed the last episode? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/JvlAaD2tLLo?si=Y9DCuOH7qkg-Pxi2Description here:In this episode, I sit down with IFBB Figure Pro Michelle McNamee to talk about her incredible journey from firefighting and medical school to earning her place as a professional bodybuilder. This conversation goes far beyond bodybuilding. It’s about having the courage to change direction, staying committed when the path gets hard, and understanding that success isn’t just about what you accomplish. It’s about who you become in the process. If you’re navigating a transition, chasing a big goal, or figuring out what your next chapter looks like, this episode is a reminder that your path doesn’t have to look conventional to be meaningful.Trusted products, activewear, and all my other favorites from amazon: https://a.co/d/0beM6flVFilmed in the Sony ZV-1 — https://amzn.to/3SHEVhH⁠Preparing for your next show day? Here is the list of my Show Day Necessities: https://canva.link/0ctlzwew2onphebWant more wisdom? Check out the list of books that changed my life and helped shape me into the athlete, business owner, and person I am today: https://canva.link/booksthatchangedmylife

Ready to change your life? Apply to work with us: https://coach.refinedstrengthcoaching.com/application IG: @rachelsedwickifbb & @refined.strength.coaching Where to find today’s guest: @jessica.e.best Missed the last episode? Watch it here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/BGQ6z0M7E4b Description here: In this episode, Coach Jess and I talk about creating structure that supports your goals, protecting your well-being, and building systems that keep you moving forward even when motivation isn’t there. Success isn’t built on motivation—it’s built on the habits and systems you come back to every day. Filmed in the Sony ZV-1 —> https://amzn.to/3SHEVhH⁠ Preparing for your next show day? Here is the list of my Show Day Necessities: https://canva.link/0ctlzwew2onpheb Want more wisdom? Check out the list of books that changed my life and helped shape me into the athlete, business owner, and person I am today: https://canva.link/booksthatchangedmylife

Ready to change your life? Apply to work with us: https://coach.refinedstrengthcoaching.com/application IG: @rachelsedwickifbb & @refined.strength.coaching Missed the last episode? Watch it here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/3Fq3nWLtZ4b Description: In this episode, I share how I went from competing to building a full-time coaching business. Making money as a bodybuilder isn't as simple as stepping on stage or growing a following. Sit with me to talk about the importance of patience, earning trust, continuing to learn, and creating multiple streams of income instead of relying on one opportunity. Trusted products, activewear, and all my other favorites from amazon: https://a.co/d/0beM6flV Filmed in the Sony ZV-1 —>⁠ https://amzn.to/3SHEVhH⁠ Preparing for your next show day? Here is the list of my Show Day Necessities: https://canva.link/0ctlzwew2onpheb Want more wisdom? Check out the list of books that changed my life and helped shape me into the athlete, business owner, and person I am today: https://canva.link/booksthatchangedmylife

Ready to change your life? Apply to work with us: https://coach.refinedstrengthcoaching.com/application IG: @rachelsedwickifbb & @refined.strength.coaching Where to find today’s guest: IG @offsb.ifbbpro Missed the last episode? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/smG8B8M_he4 Description here: In this episode, I sit down with Brittany Offers to talk about her journey from bodybuilding to becoming a mental health advocate. We dive into what it really means to build self-love, develop a resilient mindset, set healthy boundaries, and redefine success beyond what the world tells us it should look like. Trusted products, activewear, and all my other favorites from amazon: https://a.co/d/0beM6flV Filmed in the Sony ZV-1 —⁠ https://amzn.to/3SHEVhH⁠ Preparing for your next show day? Here is the list of my Show Day Necessities: https://canva.link/0ctlzwew2onpheb Want more wisdom? Check out the list of books that changed my life and helped shape me into the athlete, business owner, and person I am today: https://canva.link/booksthatchangedmylife

In this episode, Coach Daraja, Coach Jess, and I break down how to choose the right bodybuilding show, what factors every competitor should consider, how to set realistic expectations, and the mindset needed to navigate the highs and lows of prep. Whether you’re stepping on stage for the first time or planning your next season, this conversation will help you make more confident decisions and set yourself up for success. Apply for coaching: https://coach.refinedstrengthcoaching.com/application IG: @rachelsedwickifbb & @jessica.e.best @darajaweid @refined.strength.coaching Missed the last episode? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/UjuZwz601c0 Filmed in the Sony ZV-1 —>⁠ https://amzn.to/3SHEVhH⁠ Preparing for your next show day? Here is the list of my Show Day Necessities: https://canva.link/0ctlzwew2onpheb Want more wisdom? Check out the list of books that changed my life and helped shape me into the athlete, business owner, and person I am today: https://canva.link/booksthatchangedmylife Trusted products, activewear, and all my other favorites from amazon: https://a.co/d/0beM6flV @axeandsledge RACHEL @thepridefoods RACHEL @KHCustoms RACHELS @Authentic_Aminos REFINED @CuredNutrition RACHELS@Aesthreadics RACHELS

I am sharing what my next season looks like, including my reverse diet strategy, how I am approaching the post-show transition, managing food noise, setting business goals and the mindset shifts that help me stay focused long after stepping off stage. Listen in for practical insights for staying intentional during the season that matters most, the one between goals. Apply for coaching: https://coach.refinedstrengthcoaching.com/application IG: @rachelsedwickifbb & @refined.strength.coaching Missed the last episode? Watch it here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/BGQ6z0M7E4b Filmed in the Sony ZV-1 —> https://amzn.to/3SHEVhH Preparing for your next show day? Here is the list of my Show Day Necessities: https://canva.link/0ctlzwew2onpheb Want more wisdom? Check out the list of books that changed my life and helped shape me into the athlete, business owner, and person I am today: https://canva.link/booksthatchangedmylife Trusted products, activewear, and all my other favorites from amazon: https://a.co/d/0beM6flV @axeandsledge RACHEL @thepridefoods RACHEL @KHCustoms RACHELS @Authentic_Aminos REFINED @CuredNutrition RACHELS @Aesthreadics RACHELS

In this episode of the Refined Strength Podcast, I sit down with my own athlete, Katie Dombrowski, a firefighter, NPC Wellness competitor, and a great example of what can happen when you stop allowing your circumstances to define what’s possible. Together, we explore what it really takes to create lasting change, not through motivation or perfect circumstances, but through the daily decisions that shape your identity and future. Where to find today’s guest: IG @katyquads Follow & engage with me: www.refinedstrengthcoaching.com IG: @rachelsedwickifbb & @refined.strength.coaching Discount Codes: Axe And Sledge Supplements: RACHEL  KHCustoms Posing & Stage Suits: RACHELS Cured Nutrition: RACHELS (15% off) Synergistic Labs: REFINED Jawku Massage Guns: RACHELS

In this episode of the Refined Strength podcast, I sit down with IFBB Pro & Bikini Olympian, Phoebe Hagan to talk about her return to the stage after taking some time away. We explore the often overlooked value of taking time off, protecting your mental and physical health, and creating life that supports longevity in the sport. Phoebe shares her perspective on avoiding burnout, maintaining a genuine love for bodybuilding and setting boundaries that allow growth both as an athlete and as a person. Where to find today’s guest: IG: phoebehagan_ Website: www.theposingportal.com https://www.youtube.com/@phoebehagan_ Follow & engage with me: www.refinedstrengthcoaching.com IG: @rachelsedwickifbb & @refined.strength.coaching Discount Codes: Axe And Sledge Supplements: RACHEL  KHCustoms Posing & Stage Suits: RACHELS Cured Nutrition: RACHELS (15% off) Synergistic Labs: REFINED Jawku Massage Guns: RACHELS

In this episode I take you inside my experience competing at the Pittsburg Pro, sharing my placement and judge feedback. I also answer listener questions about my competition journey, prep strategy, bodybuilding and personal growth that comes from pursuing excellence at a high level. Follow & engage with me: www.refinedstrengthcoaching.com IG: @rachelsedwickifbb & @refined.strength.coaching Discount Codes: Axe And Sledge Supplements: RACHEL  KHCustoms Posing & Stage Suits: RACHELS Cured Nutrition: RACHELS (15% off) Synergistic Labs: REFINED Jawku Massage Guns: RACHELS

In this Squadcast episode, Coach Daraja, Coach Jess and I sit down to unpack the Refined Strength bodybuilding retreat. We talk about what happened, what surprised us and why community changes everything in the sport. We talk honestly about the fears athletes brought into the weekend, the breakthroughs that happened when they allowed their walls to come down and the ripple effect that strong coaching and real relationships can create long after the retreat ends. Where to find today’s guest: @jessica.e.best @darajaweid Follow & engage with me: www.refinedstrengthcoaching.com IG: @rachelsedwickifbb & @refined.strength.coaching Discount Codes: Axe And Sledge Supplements: RACHEL  KHCustoms Posing & Stage Suits: RACHELS Cured Nutrition: RACHELS (15% off) Synergistic Labs: REFINED Jawku Massage Guns: RACHELS

One day out from stepping on the pro stage at the Pittsburg Pro, I answer your questions about mindset strategy and emotional reality of competing at the highest level. You will hear me talk about mental resilience, energy management, value driven bodybuilding and what it really takes to show up when the steaks feel heavy. Follow & engage with me: www.refinedstrengthcoaching.com IG: @rachelsedwickifbb & @refined.strength.coaching Discount Codes: Axe And Sledge Supplements: RACHEL  KHCustoms Posing & Stage Suits: RACHELS Cured Nutrition: RACHELS (15% off) Synergistic Labs: REFINED Jawku Massage Guns: RACHELS