Atlas Podcast
Episodes
Atlas Podcast #28 | IFBB Pro Sabra Young & James Ayotte
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Atlas Podcast, I’m joined once again by IFBB Bikini Pro and Team Atlas coach Sabra for a wide ranging conversation covering e...
Atlas Podcast #27 | IFBB Pro Sabra Young & James Ayotte
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Atlas Podcast, I’m joined by IFBB Bikini Pro and Team Atlas coach Sabra Young for a brutally honest—and funny—conversatio...
Atlas Podcast #26 | Lina Gharapetian & James Ayotte
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Atlas Podcast, I sit down with licensed therapist, counselor, and Team Atlas posing coach, Lina Gharapetian, for an in-depth di...
Atlas Podcast #25 | IFBB Bikini Pro Sabra Young & James Ayotte
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Atlas Podcast, I sit down with IFBB Bikini Pro Sabra and talk about the realities of coaching, building a business, and balanci...
Atlas Podcast #24 | Chris Gurunlian & James Ayotte
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Atlas Podcast, I sit down with my long-time friend and renowned coach, Chris Gurunlian, to discuss the exciting new Fit Model d...
Atlas Podcast #23 | Olympian Ariana Brothers & James Ayotte
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Atlas Podcast, I sit down with Bikini Olympia Champion Ariana Brothers to reflect on her post-Olympia thoughts and discuss what...
Atlas Podcast #22 | Olympia Champion Isa Pecini & James Ayotte
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Atlas Podcast, I’m joined by Bikini Olympia Champion Isa Pecini for an in-depth look at her final preparations leading into t...
Atlas Podcast #21 | Olympian Ariana Brothers & James Ayotte
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Atlas Podcast, I sit down with top Olympian Ariana Brothers as she opens up about her journey in the bodybuilding world, the up...
Atlas Podcast #20 | IFBB Pro Prescilla Deschenes & James Ayotte
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Atlas Podcast, I sit down with IFBB Pro Prescilla Deschenes, an athlete I’ve had the privilege of coaching for nearly three y...
Atlas Podcast #19 | Claire T Husseindijan & James Ayotte
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Atlas Podcast, I’m joined by Claire for an insightful discussion on a variety of topics. We explore the logistics and challen...
Atlas Podcast #18 | Victoria Schmidt & James Ayotte
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Atlas Podcast, Victoria Schmidt and I discuss the Toronto Pro, highlighting our athlete Maxine Somov, who won the Pro Bikini cl...
Atlas Podcast #17 | Victoria Schmidt & James Ayotte
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Atlas Podcast, we welcome back Victoria Schmidt for an in-depth conversation about self-respect—what it means, its importance...
Atlas Podcast #15 | James Ayotte & Isa Pecini
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, recorded in January 2024, we discuss various subjects with Isa Pecini. We delve into Isa's future competing plans and goals, as w...
Atlas Podcast #14 | James Ayotte & Dr. Kelley Wright | MD & IFBB Bikini Pro
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Atlas Podcast, we dive into the world of weight management and body optimization with Kelley Wright, MD, and IFBB Bikini Pro. W...
Atlas Podcast #13 | James Ayotte & Rudy Jambrosic | Olympia & IFBB Pro Judge
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Atlas Podcast, we are joined by Olympia and IFBB Pro Judge Rudy Jambrosic. We discuss various topics, including Rudy's exte...
Atlas Podcast #12 | James Ayotte & Claire Husseindijan | Coachable Athletes
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Atlas Podcast, we cover the following topics: Do we select athletes with the best potential and understanding what 'potenti...
Atlas Podcast #11 | James Ayotte & Claire Husseindijan | Planning Your Contest Season
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Atlas Podcast, we discuss key topics: Should you consider working with a new coach if your current one hasn't changed your ...
Atlas Podcast #10 | James Ayotte & Victoria Schmidt | From Amateur to IFBB Pro
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Atlas Podcast, we discuss transitioning from being an amateur to an IFBB pro, the importance of beauty for a bikini athlete, th...
Atlas Podcast #9 | James Ayotte & Dr.LeBlanc | Breast Augmentation A-Z
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode of the Atlas podcast, we had the privilege of speaking with Dr. LeBlanc, a former chemical engineer turned renowned plastic surg...
Atlas Podcast #8 | James Ayotte & Victoria Schmidt | Binging After Shows
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Atlas Podcast, we discuss maximizing your offseason, reverse dieting, binge eating after shows, athletes cheating the system wh...
Atlas Podcast #7 | James Ayotte & Victoria Schmidt | Relationships And Bodybuilding
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Atlas Podcast, we discuss relationships and bodybuilding, supporting partners, the differences between alpha females and males,...
Atlas Podcast #6 | James Ayotte & Victoria Schmidt | Breast Implants And Competing
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Atlas podcast, we explain why it's crucial to assess an athlete's training intensity and form, and how we do it at Team...
Atlas Podcast #5 | James Ayotte & Claire Husseindijan | Meet My Executive Assistant
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by my executive assistant, Claire Huysseindijan, and we discuss her role on Team Atlas and more! The Atlas Podcast is...
Atlas Podcast #4 | James Ayotte & Victoria Schmidt | From First Timers to Olympia Qualifiers
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
1. What First-Time Competitors Need to Know. 2. The Pros and Cons of Hiring an Affordable Coach. 3. Do Athletes Need to Starve Themselves? Debunking ...
Atlas Podcast #3 | James Ayotte & Victoria Schmidt | Genetics To Turn Pro & Entrepreneur Mindset.
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss: - Genetics' role in competition and achieving pro status. - A spotlight on Isa Pecini: her changes and mindset. - Ex...
Atlas Podcast #2 | James Ayotte & Victoria Schmidt | Reverse Diets, Waist Trainers & Posing
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we address: • Reverse Dieting: An exploration into its significance and implementation. • Beginning in Coaching: Essential consi...
Atlas Podcast #1 | James Ayotte & Victoria Schmidt | Getting to Know Fitness & Competition
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Atlas Podcast Episode 1: Getting to Know Fitness & Competition Jump into the first episode of the Atlas Podcast with hosts James Ayotte and Victor...