Bikinis After Babies
Episodes
EP 80: IFBB Pro Courtney Whitman: The “Neufit” And Hubby As Coach Are Her Greatest Tools For Success
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Bikinis After Babies, we are joined by IFBB Bikini Pro Courtney Whitman, South Dakota’s first ever IFBB Bikini Pro! Courtney is...
EP 79: Loving Yourself At All Stages of Your Journey
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever found yourself feeling discouraged or overly critical of yourself after your competition, lost and lacking motivation in your offseas...
EP 78: IFBB Pro Brooklyn Goodsell: Turning Postpartum Depression into Purpose and a Pro Card
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Bikinis After Babies, we welcome Brooklyn Goodsell, an IFBB Fit Model Pro, wife, mother and online coach. Brooklyn’s s...
Ep 77: IFBB Bikini Pro Crystal Omalza: Strategizing 5 Pro Shows While Juggling Motherhood & Business
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bikinis After Babies, we welcome IFBB Bikini Pro Crystal Omalza, who shares her inspiring journey and how she went from NPC amateur...
Ep 76: 2025 Bikini Olympia Recap with special guests IFBB Pro’s Julie Taylor and Meaghan Taylor
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are coming to you with a bonus episode of Bikinis After Babies to recap the 2025 Bikini Olympia and discuss our thoughts on the controversial...
Ep 75: IFBB Fit Model Pro Meaghan Taylor: Last Minute Division Switch Leads to Pro Card After 9 Yrs
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Bikini's After Babies, we are joined by IFBB Fit Model Pro Meaghan Taylor. Meaghan earned her pro card at NPC North Amer...
Episode 74: IFBB Pro Dayna Onaga- Dance Mom Life and the Impact of Healthy Habits for Your Children
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Bikini's After Babies, we are joined by the lovely Dana Onaga, an IFBB Bikini Pro, who shares her inspiring journey of pur...
Episode 73: Rookie IFBB Pro Season- Lessons Learned
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Bikinis After Babies we (Gillian and guest co-host Julie Taylor) discuss our experiences this summer as we both transition...
Episode 72: Fit Model Shayla Hunt: Back 2 Back National Shows, Working with Feedback and Her Secrets for Success
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Bikinis After Babies, we are joined again by our first ever sponsored athlete Shayla Hunt, a rising star in the NPC Fit Mo...
Episode 71: “Am I Good Enough to Be Here?” The Mindset Shifts of a Bikini Pro
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Bikinis After Babies, Mandy and Gillian are reunited after a busy month and share updates including Mandy’s new fitness ...
Episode 70: Brady “Born 2 Be A Beast” Becker: Growing Up as The Child of a Bikini Competitor Mom
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Bikinis After Babies, Gillian sits down with her son Brady, a 17 year old up and coming amateur bodybuilder and wrestler, ...
Episode 69: IFBB Bikini Pro Julie Deluca: Twin Mama Juggling Fitness, Family and Business.
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Bikinis After Babies, we are joined by newly crowned IFBB Bikini Pro Julie DeLuca. Julie is a single mom of 4 children who...
Episode 68: IFBB Indy Pro + NPC Missouri State Recap + Tips on Staying Fit for the 4th
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bikinis After Babies, we are recapping all the fun of show weekend following the Indy Pro Super Show and the NPC Missouri State! ...
Episode 67: Post show recap: IFBB MILE HIGH PRO + Navigating Back Stage Vibes & SHOW Day Expectations
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode! This week’s episode of Bikinis After Babies is full of updates!! Gillian is back from Denver Colorado after com...
Episode 66: June Q&A- Pay How Much For Stage Makeup?, How to Plan Back to Back Shows, and Surgery
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Bikini’s After Babies, we sit down and catch our audience up to speed on what we have been up to on our very different j...
Ep 65: Hannah Repesse: Restore Your Waistline and Build Confidence with Stomach Vacuums
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bikini's After Babies, we welcome Hannah Rapesse, a certified stomach vacuum coach. Hannah is the founder of “A Waist in Time”...
Episode 64: Shayla Hunt; The Gift of Surrogacy and How She Came To Be “The Prototype” of Fit Model
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Bikinis After Babies, we are joined by Shayla Hunt, a rising star in the NPC Fit Model Division. Shayla, who has been re...
Episode 63: Coaches Recap: NPC MIDWEST; Confidence, Stage Readiness and Trusting Your Coach
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode we are back on the mic after an exciting weekend seeing friends, past clients and coaching our incredible team of competitors...
Episode 62: Marisa Ross: Breaking Free and Going After Your Dreams- Age is Just a Number!
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode we are joined by IFBB Bikini Pro Marisa Ross, a woman with an incredible story of resilience and determination. Marisa is a...
Episode 61: Depression, Anxiety, Emotional Eating & Menty B’s
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, we are discussing the mental aspects of bodybuilding, including the emotional struggles that can arise during prep, such as ...
Episode 60: How to Juggle it All As A Busy Mama in Prep
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, we are discussing the challenges of managing time and responsibilities while balancing fitness goals, family life, and wor...
Episode 59: NPC Natural Division with Natural Bikini Pro Jennifer Nutter
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Bikinis After Babies, we welcome IPE Bikini Pro Jennifer Nutter to discuss her journey in natural bodybuilding, including ...
Episode 58: Your Prep and How it Affects Your Children
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of Bikini's After Babies, host Gillian Hughes discusses her journey in bodybuilding as a mom of 5, and the impact of her career i...
Episode 57: Dealing With Self Sabotage, Pressure, & High Expectations
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt held back by self sabotage and unable to progress due to the pressure and high or unreasonable expectations you have placed on your...
Episode 56: Thrive in Perimenopause As An Athlete with FDN-P Simone Maman
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever questioned why the things you have always done to lose fat, stay fit, get stage ready just don’t seem to work anymore? Are you in mi...
Episode 55: Prep and Your Hormones with FDN-P Simone Maman
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode we are joined by IFBB Bikini Pro Simone Maman from Balance and Body Diagnostics! Simone is a wife, a mom of 5 and is a Func...
Episode 54: Bodybuilding Truths: Weight Gain Is Necessary for Improvement
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Bikinis After Babies, we are talking about something we ALL tend to talk about at SOME point in our fitness journey- weigh...
Episode 53: January Q&A- Shifting Your Lifts, Supps? And TSA Tips
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bikini is After Babies, we are answering your burning questions in our January Q&A! We cover our tips for traveling through a...
Episode 52: How to Train For Your Division
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode of 2025, we are discussing the various women’s divisions in the NPC from Bikini and Fit Model divisions to Wellness and Figure!...
Episode 51: Merry Fitmas! Sleighing the Holidays with Mandy and G
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, we begin by discussing the announcement of the NEW NPC category coming to the stage in 2025- the “Fit Model” division! ...
Episode 50: Gut Stuff- What To Know To Optimize Your Digestion
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, we are discussing a hot topic among both our prep and lifestyle clients: GUT HEALTH! We are sharing insight into this c...
Episode 49: Bikinis After Babies Turns 1! Looking Back at Our First Year
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we are celebrating the ONE YEAR anniversary of our VERY FIRST EPISODE!! It has been an incredible journey, one that both of us ...
Episode 48: Interview with Jamie Sterling: NPC/IFBB Female Promoter and Mama
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode, we are joined by Jamie Sterling, a wife and mother of 2 and IFBB/NPC promoter of the Indy Pro Super Show, one of the biggest...
Episode 47: How Prep is Different After Babies and/or As A Masters Athlete
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we are comparing and contrasting the differences between prepping before and after babies and prepping as an open competitor vers...
Episode 46: Brittany Schrempp-Going Pro While Juggling Family, Farm, and Battling Autoimmune Disease
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we are joined by a special guest, IFBB Bikini Pro Brittany Schrempp! A brand new bikini pro, Brittany is a mama of 3, a wife, ...
Episode 45: Catching up with Gillian and Mandy: IVF and Fertility Struggles, Juggling Prep with Kids
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we share personal updates, including Mandy's journey with IVF and her decision to focus on furthering her education and growing ...
Episode 44:IFBB Pro Dove Putterman: Success as a Result of The Resilience That Comes from Motherhood
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we are joined by IFBB wellness pro and mother of five, Dove Putterman. Dove shares her fascinating story of juggling her caree...
Episode 43: Butt Stuff: Our Glute Building Secrets
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, we’re covering a highly popular topic among women in the realm of bikini bodybuilding….GLUTES!! We are addressing comm...
Episode 42: Life Updates and 2024 Bikini Olympia Review
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, we are each back from a little getaway and catching our audience up on what’s been going on in our busy lives and sharing ...
Episode 41: Celeste Rains-Turk: Personal Growth, Overcoming Emotional Eating and Post Show Blues
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we are joined by Celeste Rains-Turk, an industry leading expert in the area of food relationships, body image, post show struggl...
Episode 40: Daraja Hill-Weidemoyer - From Bikini Olympian to Expecting Mother
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we are joined by IFBB pro Daraja Hill-Weidemoyer. We sat down with Daraja to discuss how she got started competing and her qui...
Episode 39: India Paulino- Balancing Motherhood with Personal & Professional Aspirations as a Pro!
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we are joined by IFBB pro India Paulino. India is a mother to six and half year old Breton and has an impressive career in the...
Episode 38: Koa Robinson- Patience and The Improvement Season That Led to A Pro Card Win
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we are joined by IFBB pro Koa Robinson! Koa is a wife, a mother of 3 and a grandmother who has been competing for 5 years and ...
Episode 37: September Q & A: how to recover from a cheat, date night and alcohol on prep, and PED’s
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we are answering all of your burning questions from our comments section and our social media including how to get back on track...
Episode 36: That Didn’t Go As Planned- Ending a Prep Early
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you set your sights on a competition and whilst training for the event, have to end your preparations for stage early? In this week’s episode...
Episode 35: Common Show Day Mistakes!
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are discussing common show day mistakes including our often hilarious personal stories of mistakes they made during our own compet...
Episode 34: August Q & A: Do you need long hair for stage? Is fasted training bad? Why am I losing fat so slow?
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, we are answering questions we have received from listeners this past month and including: should you wear neon suits on stag...
EPISODE 33: ANNND NEWWW IFBB PRO GILLIAN HUGHES!!
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode we are delighted to share the news that co-host Gillian Hughes competed at NPC Masters Nationals and won her IFBB PRO CARD! We...
EPISODE 32: IFBB PRO April Conley: Turning Grief and Pain into the Pursuit of Your Dreams
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by April Conley, IFBB Bikini pro who is a posing coach, a wife and mother of 4. April has been competing for 3 years and earne...
Episode 31: NPC Universe 2024 Recap
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are answering our most asked questions from listeners and our social media audience! We discuss our favorite gym outfits, guilty...
Episode 30: June Q & A: How Long Should Your Improvement Season Be, Growing Glutes, Judges Feedback
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are answering our most asked questions from listeners and our social media audience! We discuss our favorite gym outfits, guilty...
Episode 29: Reverse Dieting, Improvement Season - Secrets to Slaying your Post Show Journey
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are diving deep into the post show phase and talking about the experiences we have had and how we have conquered "reverse diets go...
Episode 28: 2x Ms. Bikini Olympia Angelica Teixeira Returning To The Stage After Babies
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bikinis After Babies, host Mandy and Gillian are joined by a true legend Angelica Teixeira. Angelica is a 2x Ms. Bikini Olympia C...
Episode 27: Show Recap: Mandy and Gillian Take the Stage in Omaha and DC!
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mandy and Gillian are BACK from their competitions and hopped right on the mic to share all the tea and their feelings about their ex...
Episode 26: IFBB Pro Fallon Wainwright: Resilience After Loss & the Pursuit of Personal Growth
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mandy and Gillian welcome IFBB Bikini Pro Fallon Wainwright, a wife and mother of 2 girls ages 14 and 5. Fallon is a clinical researc...
Episode 25: What if You’re Not Ready For Your Show?
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve been preparing for months for your competition….what happens if you’re not ready? How do you know if you’re ready? These are common...
Episode 24: May Q & A: Tiny Waist, Periods on Show Day, How to Switch Coaches
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Struggle is real 🙂! We are are a little more than 3 weeks out from our shows and feeling the prep struggles this week! In this week's episo...
Episode 23:True Novice Competitor Josie Kloppenberg Prep With Her Husband For Their First Show
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Bikinis After Babies. Host Mandy Rochon and Gillian Hughes. Interview Josie Kloppenberg, a first-time master’s bikini comp...
Episode 22- Mental Toughness: How to Survive When Prep Gets Hard
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mandy and Gillian dive deep into the hard times all athletes endure in contest prep and discuss helpful strategies that create mental tough...
Episode 21: IFBB Pro Janine Herrera: Persevering Through Adversity While, Prioritizing Family & Faith
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mandy and Gillian welcome IFBB Bikini Pro and Masters Olympian Janine Herrera who shares her journey as a single mother of three daug...
Episode 20: More Than Kegals: The Importance of a Strong Pelvic Floor
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mandy and Gillian welcome Doctor of Physical Therapy Tina Patti, a mother herself who specializes in pelvic floor therapy helping her...
Episode 19: Show Weekend Recap
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mandy is BACK from her first competition of her 2024 season in Orlando Florida and shares all the exciting details about her show day...
Episode 18: Insight into Peak Week
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mandy and Gillian discuss a popular topic when it comes to competing…..PEAK WEEK! There are many misconceptions about this magica...
Episode 17: IFBB Bikini Pro Jessica Miller: Adapting to The Challenges of Mom-Life as a Bikini Pro
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Mandy and Gillian are joined by IFBB Bikini Pro Jessica Miller, an incredibly bubbly and dynamic guest who shares her journey t...
Episode 16: 10 Unexpected Things to Expect in Your Prep
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mandy and Gillian are sharing 10 unexpected things that you can expect in your prep for your bikini, wellness, figure or bodybuilding...
Episode 15: Managing Travel on Prep, Cheat Meals, and Refeeds
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mandy and Gillian catch up after Gillian’s trip to Dallas for cheerleading and Mandy’s birthday! They share their experiences a...
Episode 14: IFBB Bikini Pro Nicole Johnson: Healthy Eating as a Family & How Muscle Slows Aging
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Mandy and Gillian are joined by IFBB Bikini Pro Nicole Johnson, a wife and mother of 5. Nicole shares the story of her fitnes...
Episode 13: IFBB Bikini Pro Brittany Shulman: Two Pro Cards and a Pro Debut in the Same Day
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Mandy and Gillian welcome IFBB Bikini Pro Brittany Shulman. Brittany is a wife and a mom to a 4 year old daughter and earned ...
Episode 12: Interview with Sarah DeVido: Functional Approaches To Optimal Hormone Health For Women
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Mandy and Gillian welcome Sarah DeVido, a mom herself and functional nutrition and hormone expert who has been working in the f...
Episode 11: Athlete Sponsorship and The Cost Of Competing
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Mandy and Gillian share their top tips for how to acquire an athlete sponsorship to offset the costs associated with competing ...
Episode 10: Interview with IFBB Bikini Pro Judy Tily
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Mandy and Gillian are joined by IFBB Bikini Pro Judy Tily. You’ll learn how Judy, a mom of 3, balances mom life while wear...
Episode 9: Plastic Surgery After Babies
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Mandy and Gillian talk about plastic surgery and questions regarding breast enhancement and skin removal or tummy tucks and how...
Episode 8: Interview with IFBB Bikini Pro Sarah Bornemiss
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Mandy and Gillian are joined by Sarah Bornemiss. Sarah is an IFBB bikini pro from Columbus, Ohio, a wife and a mother of two...
Episode 7: Interview With IFBB Wellness Pro Amber Engle
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Mandy and Gillian are joined by a special new guest Wellness IFBB Pro Amber Engel! Amber is a wife and mother of two from Kan...
Episode 6: Momshell Coaches Special: Your First Show- What to Know
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by special guest Erica Worden, a member of our Momshell Method Fitness Competition Prep Coaching staff, to share our to...
Episode 5: Fat Loss Secrets: Crazy Things We've Tried
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Mandy and Gillian discuss common mistakes many women make when trying to lose fat and achieve their fitness goals. They share t...
Episode 4: It's Never Too Late To Get Started
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mandy and Gillian bring light to the subject of how aging (gracefully) and having babies can impact not only the female athlete’s b...
Episode 2: Habits for Success and Longevity in Bikini Bodybuilding
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, hosts Mandy and Gillian discuss various topics as they pertain to maintaining longevity in the sport of bikini bodybuilding! T...
Episode 1: Origin Stories
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bikinis After Babies is the one and only podcast where real moms talk about their bodybuilding contest experiences. We are sharing the inside scoop,...