Let's Talk Bikini

Hello, bikini listeners! Today on Let's Talk Bikini, we're beyond excited to feature a very special guest - Dr. Efi, a Clinical Psychologist and an accomplished Bodybuilder. 💕 Here’s what we’re unpacking today: - Diets Post-Competition: Navigating the crucial phase after stepping off the stage. - Prepping for Competition - A Mental Approach - The Mental Transition from Prep to Off-Season: Understanding the emotional and psychological shifts that occur when moving from a competition prep to an improvement or off-season phase. - Post-Competition Reflection: The importance of reflecting on one's performance, the emotional rollercoaster post-competition, and setting goals for the future. - Listener Q&A And more! CONNECT WITH US: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkbikinipodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/stephkaaaa/ https://www.instagram.com/clairebonaccorso_ifbbpro/ https://www.instagram.com/the_bodybuilding_psychologist/

Hello bikini listeners! In this episode we have Nicole Tan, our fellow IFBB Bikini Pro Athlete, on the podcast with us 💕  We will be discussing:  ➕ Nicole’s recent competitions in Asia & future plans ➕ Prep diet VS improvement season diet ➕ Training during prep  ➕ Competing after pregnancy? ➕ When do we plan on stepping away from competing?  ➕ Answering our listener questions And so much more! CONNECT WITH US: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkbikinipodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/clairebonaccorso_ifbbpro/ https://www.instagram.com/stephkaaaa/ https://www.instagram.com/thenicoletan/ 

Hello bikini listeners!  It has been a little while since we have recorded on the Podcast.. and lots have changed!  In this episode Claire and Steph discuss; ➕ What we have been up to over the last year away from the Podcast  ➕ Are we competing again?  ➕ What’s next  ➕ Australia Vs. Dubai  ➕ How to move to Dubai and start a business  And so much more!   CONNECT WITH US: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkbikinipodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/clairebonaccorso_ifbbpro/ https://www.instagram.com/stephkaaaa/

Hello bikini listeners! We are back in Australia after travelling the USA for 2 months for our first run of USA Pro Shows! In this episode Claire and Steph discuss; ➕ Our competitions in the USA ➕ Peak week protocols ➕ The changes from one peak week to the next ➕ The judges feedback ➕ Post comp cheat meals and the effects  ➕ What’s next for us both?  ➕ Steph has a new coach! ➕ Answering our listener questions And so much more! CONNECT WITH US: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkbikinipodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/clairebonaccorso_ifbbpro/ https://www.instagram.com/stephkaaaa/

Hello bikini listeners! Today we have special guest Dr Chris McLellan back on the show again. Steph and Claire discuss with Dr McLellan; ➕ Does training deadlifts make your waist thick and blocky? ➕ Pelvis anatomy - posterior/anterior pelvic tilt and sacral angle ➕ How to grow your glutes according to your structural pelvis anatomy ➕ Does training bare foot increase glute activation? ➕ Ankle mobility and calf range ➕ Trap activation in shoulder training ➕ Macro intake in prep ➕ Our USA competition plans ➕ Travelling in prep - carbs, fluid and digestion ➕ Diuretics and PED’s ➕ Peak week, carb up and comp day protocols ➕ Listener Q&A's And so much more! CONNECT WITH DR CHRIS MCLELLAN: https://www.instagram.com/thedrmac/ CONNECT WITH US: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkbikinipodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/clairebonaccorso_ifbbpro/ https://www.instagram.com/stephkaaaa/ https://www.instagram.com/slimtum/

Hello bikini listeners! Welcome back! Steph and Claire discuss; ➕ What brought us to Dubai ➕ Life update for the last 4 months  ➕ Prep update at 4.5 weeks out  ➕ Why Steph is prepping herself for the USA Pro Shows  ➕ Why Claire has a new coach  ➕ Challenges in Prep whilst moving countries  ➕ Claire's experience catching COVID at 14 weeks out  ➕ Competing plans in the USA  ➕ Plans after our first USA season  ➕ Listener Q&A's  And so much more! CONNECT WITH US: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkbikinipodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/clairebonaccorso_ifbbpro/ https://www.instagram.com/stephkaaaa/

Hello bikini listeners! Today we have special guest Frankie Lee on the show. Frankie Lee talks to us about; ➕ The athlete's mindset ➕ What it takes to be successful ➕ Identity ➕ Finding your passion and purpose ➕ The effects of social media ➕ Living up to societies expectations ➕ Breaking the cycle of life And so much more! CONNECT WITH FRANKIE LEE: https://www.instagram.com/frankielee?utm_medium=copy_link CONNECT WITH US: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkbikinipodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/clairebonaccorso_ifbbpro/ https://www.instagram.com/stephkaaaa/ https://www.instagram.com/jessjohnsonfitness/

Hello bikini listeners! Today we have special guest Dr Chris McLellan on the show. Dr McLellan tells us about; ➕ His involvement in High Performance Sport, Bodybuilding and the Fitness industry ➕ Glute development/training and pelvis structure ➕ Barbell Squats and Deadlifts thickening your waist? ➕ Hormones - specifically Cortisol (stress hormone) ➕ Post-comp reverse dieting ➕ Bingeing and the scientific consequences ➕ Supplements ➕ Artificial sweeteners ➕ Forms of cardio and Conditioning ➕ Metabolic rate ➕ Show day carb up ➕ Macros during prep ➕ PCOS ➕ Diet types ➕ Genetic profiling ➕ Recovery and Training frequency ➕ Blood test profiles And so much more! CONNECT WITH DR CHRIS MCLELLAN: https://www.instagram.com/thedrmac/ CONNECT WITH US: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkbikinipodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/clairebonaccorso_ifbbpro/ https://www.instagram.com/stephkaaaa/ https://www.instagram.com/jessjohnsonfitness/

Hello bikini listeners! Today we have special guest Tony Doherty on the show. Tony tells us about how he started in the fitness industry, challenges he has encountered and overcome, dealing with Covid-19, the Arnold Classic Australia, FitFest, Olympia 2021, competition plans for 2022 and so much more!  CONNECT WITH TONY: https://www.instagram.com/tonydohertyoz/?hl=en CONNECT WITH US: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkbikinipodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/clairebonaccorso_ifbbpro/ https://www.instagram.com/stephkaaaa/ https://www.instagram.com/jessjohnsonfitness/

HELLO BIKINI FAM ! In this episode we talk about health, specifically periods (losing them and getting them back), contraception and post comp weight gain. We also talk about the different diets we have tried and our protein intake. If you haven't already go check out our other episode and enjoy ! CONNECT WITH US: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkbikinipodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/clairebonaccorso_ifbbpro/ https://www.instagram.com/stephkaaaa/ https://www.instagram.com/jessjohnsonfitness/