Bonus Episode: Forest Visualisation Guided Meditation

Heather is a bodybuilding athlete who is very passionate about the sport. We cover various aspects of bodybuilding including her journey to get to where she is now and what it took for her to get to the top.Also we discuss, pre and post show issues that athletes face when prepping or going through competition prep.She gives us tips on how to manage post show hunger and how to find balance between wanting to eat everything in sight and actually creating a balance so that you can still enjoy what you fancy without overdoing it.Follow her incredible journey on her Instagram social medial handle:hevs_henchbench_pnba_pro  DM to Instagram:@carolwestcoaching

Ana Bianchi, comes to LIFTED and we cover all things wellness and wholesomeness to the body and mind.How to heal yourself from the inside out, stop our bodies being in a constant fight or flee mode. She explains the fascinating world of reflexology as a wellness treatment and how our body is all connected. Pressure points on different parts of your feet can help balance out imbalances in the body.Our body is an incredible thing and if we take time to listen to it, we can really tune in to what makes us the very best version of ourselves, free of frequent ailments, aches and pains.  DM to Instagram:@carolwestcoaching

PED's (Performance Enhancing Drugs)  use in bodybuilding is rife but its also almost like a taboo subject to talk about because for some, admitting to usage feels like something to be ashamed of or want to hide because of perceptions and all the opinions surrounding it, but does it have to be?Is it not better for it to be discussed openly and honestly so an informed decision can be made to whoever wants to use them before they throw themselves into  something that's potentially dangerous enough to kill you?Join me as I talk to my guest Deborah where she openly discusses her experience and sheds light on the pros and cons of PED use.  DM to Instagram:@carolwestcoaching

Take a trip through the greenery of a beautiful forest where there's so much to take in. A calm relaxing atmosphere awaits you as you travel through your imagination in this guided meditation that will help be at one with yourself.Be in the moment. Be still. Experience a sense of inner peace that will help clear your mind and leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed. DM to Instagram:@carolwestcoaching

 DM to Instagram:@carolwestcoaching

I have with me my good friend and school mate Beth with whom I discuss cultural differences between home and the western world.We also touch on racial issues and what life is like bringing our kids up away from home.We reminisce on life growing up in our homeland Kenya and go through where we are at now. This was a really fun episode.Beth is a story teller and will get you hooked on listening to her because she has a way with words.Find Beth on Instagram @thebeth254and Facebook: Beth Atiavila Mudaki  DM to Instagram:@carolwestcoaching

If you are looking to self develop and progress yourself, a proper plan needs to be in place in order for you to reach your goals faster.Here is some tips for you to have in mind in order to execute the plan well.Live better, be better, do better because your life depends on it!  DM to Instagram:@carolwestcoaching

I had the pleasure of welcoming fellow coach and body builder @m_a_lawrence to LIFTED podcast and it was such a blast!!!We covered so much on bodybuilding, training, nutrition, posing and what it takes to get your physique to the next level whilst training to build muscle and get yourself stage ready.This is an episode that would be very beneficial to any aspiring athletes coming into the sport and also seasoned ones alike. Top tips given for free on how to train effectively and things to think to think about whilst preparing for comp.  DM to Instagram:@carolwestcoaching

Lisa helps individuals and businesses multiply their results through cultivating a positive mindset.With so many suffering from anxiety, lack of self-belief and mental health issues brought about by the pressures upon us to always perform well and be high achievers, I feel it is important for us to address these issues and help in finding a way to navigate our way round them.Below are links to get in touch with Lisa should you be interested in her services.https://www.instagram.com/lisa_gallagher_academy/https://source.dynamitelifestyle.com/mental-dynamite-bundle/lisa-michaelhttps://source.dynamitelifestyle.com/path-to-achievement-book-a-call-td/lisa-michael  DM to Instagram:@carolwestcoaching

Very excited to bring to the pod AJ who is a bodybuilding judge for FIT X fed.We go through the criteria for all the ladies categories and what exactly the judges are looking for when you are stood up on stage as a competitor being judged.AJ tells us how it felt posing as a bikini girl in order to learn the craft so he is a better coach for all his athletes both make and female.  DM to Instagram:@carolwestcoaching