The Backstage Bikini Podcast

Mar 05 2025 62 ep. 60 mins

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The ultimate bikini podcast: Bringing you real and raw conversations, insights and information about what it takes to be a bikini athlete.

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Ep. 63 - Gut Health, Hormone Dysfunction and Red Flags You Shouldn't Ignore with Balance and Body Diagnostics

Mar 05 2025 94 mins

Got some feedback? Drop us a message! I'm back! I have missed you guys. In this episode we get into the knitty gritty of female health in bodybuilding and in particular we discuss the correlation between gut health and hormone dysfunction. I welcome founders of Balance and Body Diagnostics, Simone Maman and Angelica Lazic, who collectively have decades of experience in competitive

Bonus Episode - The Backstage Bikini Podcast Live

Dec 01 2024 62 mins

Got some feedback? Drop us a message! This is a throwback episode which has been sat in the archives that we wanted to share. 12 months ago we were kindly invited to present at the Rock It Seminar in Manchester, UK. This episode is a recording of the full presentation Grace and Jade delivered on the day. We cover everything from our personal journeys, optimizing your experience as

Ep 61 - Black Ice Bikini's Mandy Nugent on Curating the Perfect Look for Stage

Nov 10 2024 42 mins

Got some feedback? Drop us a message! In this episode we welcome Mandy Nugent, owner of Black Ice Bikinis. Having almost a decade's experience in creating bespoke bikinis for athletes competing at amateur and professional levels in the sport, we couldn't wait to pick her brains about curating the perfect stage. In this episode we cover: - Mandy's experience in the sport and the cre

Ep. 60 - Emotional Announcement - Break Ups & Breakthroughs

Oct 19 2024 38 mins

Got some feedback? Drop us a message! Episode 60: this one is an emotional one and one we didn’t foresee. We wanted to share an important update with you all. An update we only felt was fair to share not only for the community we have around us both, but to recognise the journey, the growth and the transformation we have experienced over the two years we have committed to this pl

EP. 59 Miss Bikini Olympia Predictions

Oct 11 2024 25 mins

Got some feedback? Drop us a message! In this episode Jade takes on solo podcast to discuss our top Bikini Olympia predictions for this years Olympia. With Maureen and Jen now out of the Olympia, which is incredibly sad to see, we wanted to breakdown our thoughts in relation to what the top 5 placings may look like. We want to hear your predictions! Let us know your views, whether

Ep. 58 - Challenges & Triumphs Of Becoming A Masters Pro, Self Coaching & Mindset

Oct 10 2024 63 mins

Got some feedback? Drop us a message! Episode 58 is live and we welcome UK IFBB Bikini Pro and Posing Coach, Leonie West to the mic. Leonie is someone we have followed for some time and her time and experience in the sport offered a unique perspective we couldn’t wait to get into. Leonie turned pro, not once but twice in two respective masters classes and as an older athlete, we

Ep. 57 - IFBB Europa Pro Results & Review

Sep 20 2024 35 mins

Got some feedback? Drop us a message! For Episode 57 we’re back with our UK’s own, Europa Pro Results and Review. The very last qualifier for this years @mrolympia was hosted here in the UK, giving one final bikini athlete the opportunity to get their ticket to Vegas this year. We also welcomed Tyler Mannion to the UK for the first time, giving each athlete the opportunity to c

Ep. 56 - TEXAS PRO 2024 BIKINI RESULTS & REVIEW

Aug 12 2024 36 mins

Got some feedback? Drop us a message! EP 56 Battle Up Productions Texas Pro Results and Review is now live on all platforms. One of the biggest shows in the IFBB Pro calendar and one of the few left awarding invites to this years @mrolympiallc so it was always set to deliver. A busy Bikini lineup with former Miss Olympia @isapecini amongst many other Olympian athletes, this was alw

Ep. 55 - Mental Fortitude, Prep Timing and Remaining Present With IFBB Pro Ariana Brothers

Jul 29 2024 63 mins

Got some feedback? Drop us a message! EP 55 is now live and we had the honour of welcoming IFBB Bikini Pro and Olympian, Ariana Brothers on the podcast. Ariana returned to stage 3 years after her pro card win and blew us all out of the water. Her dedication to improving her physique in that time was evident the minute she stepped on stage but it was a pleasure to get to talk to her

Ep. 54 - Navigating Negative Body Image Thoughts & Judgement From Others

Jul 02 2024 85 mins

Got some feedback? Drop us a message! We sat down for a 1-2-1 solocast this week to discuss our views on managing external feedback and body image both in season and off season. This is a topic that has been raised by our listeners time and time again and we wanted to take the opportunity to discuss the things we have encountered, learned and implemented when it comes to receiving