Episode 392: Creating your life with knowing more

In this episode we introduce Coach Fran!  She gives insight into how she became who she is today while discussing the importance of continuous learning about life changes and personal development beyond formal education. This discussion covers a felt need for ongoing education about topics like finances, relationships, and health, comparing it to the structured learning in schools.  And the ladies share their life experiences with anxiety related to hormones and the importance of seeking support from others, creating a community around you and staying curious in each phase of life.  

In this exciting episode, Paul and Lexie break down their trip from the Arnold, sharing their takeaways, observations, and overall thoughts on the event itself. Then, our coaches dive into the excitement surround the upcoming season of bodybuilding events. Bodybuilding is BACK and the season is just getting started! 

In this episode, Danika and Fatima sit down for an honest and deeply personal conversation about the hormonal shifts women experience during perimenopause.  Through sharing their own experiences, symptoms, and challenges, they explore how confusing and isolating this stage of life can feel when answers are hard to find and symptoms are often dismissed.  From physical symptoms to cognitive changes and emotional shifts, this conversation highlights the importance of being heard, validated, and supported while navigating hormonal health.  Danika and Fatima also discuss the next steps women can take to better understand their bodies, advocate for themselves, and find the right support.  If you've ever felt like something in your body was changing but struggled to find clear answers, this episode is for you.

In this episode, our hosts, Evan, Lexie and Paul briefly discuss the outcome from the first ever PRO fit model show in Japan. They also address some "hate" comments pertaining to fit model on recent posts. Is this division a "joke?" Is this division "bad for the sport of bodybuilding?" See what our hosts have to say about some of these rather controversial comments circulating the internet right now. 

In this episode, our hosts dive into some of the hardest challenges in contest prep. From the physical struggles to the MENTAL hardships, Paul, Evan and Lexie breakdown some of their own personal prep struggles, along with diving into some common struggles that they see amongst their own clients.  Thank you to our Podcast Sponsor, ACBikinis, for sponsoring today's podcast episode. Grab a FREE gift, exclusive to our podcast listeners, here: www.acbikinis.com/code & apply code "LEXIEM" for a % off your next suit order.  

Today, our hosts, Danika and Fatima, chat about unsettling feelings that come sometimes without warning. They share their own experiences and what tools can be applied during moments where we feel emotions begin to dictate our every action. They also breakdown what anxiety actually is, how to recognize early signs your body and mind give you and WHY these feelings are not something to avoid or fear.

In this episode, we're answering your questions in a fun listener Q&A! A lot of them revolve around the upcoming Fit Model Pro shows, where we see the division heading, how it could impact Bikini, and our thoughts on former Bikini pros transitioning to Fit Model. It's a packed episode you won't want to miss!

In this episode, Coach Danika and Coach Fatima discuss Fatima's career transition from corporate work to becoming an online coach, including self-doubt and challenges she was able to overcome along the way and her WHY behind the big change. Fatima shares her personal experience with perimenopause and how she was able to advocate for herself to create harmony in her hormones now. They also dive into the power of choice and how radical acceptance in personal growth can bring such great strength and positive change. 

In this episode, Paul, Evan, and Lexie sit down to break down some of the most common PREP myths people assume about the sport of bodybuilding. Are these beliefs actually valid... or completely bogus? The hosts tackle each myth head-on, sharing their personal insights and unfiltered opinions along the way. Today's Podcast is sponsored by ACBikinis! Click the link below to receive a FREE gift from our sponsor: acbikinis.com/code 

In this episode, Danika sits down with ProPhysique coaches Matt and Fatima — a powerhouse duo based in South Africa. They share how having a supportive partner can elevate your fitness journey, while also opening up about their own personal transformations. The conversation highlights the delicate balance between accountability and empathy when coaching clients, and why both are essential for long-term success.