Bikinis After Babies

By Mandy Rochon and Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro

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Bikinis After Babies is the one and only podcast where real moms talk about their bodybuilding contest experiences. We are sharing the inside scoop, the nitty-gritty, the hardships and the victories as we navigate the rigors of competition prep while juggling family and careers. We’ll be joined by IFBB bikini pros who share their incredible stories of managing many responsibilities as athletes while defying stereotypes as women who compete in bikinis after babies! Whether you’re a new mom thinking about stepping on stage for the first time, or a mom looking for inspo and insight on how to manage contest prep as a busy mom, this podcast offers helpful tips and inspiring stories for moms with big goals!! Make sure to rate, subscribe, and leave us a review to let us know how much this podcast has helped you 💕 About Momshell Method Fitness: Ready to embark on your fitness journey? We would love to help you reach any fitness goal from losing the baby weight to crushing your competition goals! Follow this link to schedule a discovery call with one of our team members and learn how Momshell Method Fitness can provide you with the tools you need to be successful with customized nutrition and training plans for busy moms → http://bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy Mandys Posing Sessions 1:1 In Person (KC Posing Studio) → https://bit.ly/inpersonposingwithmandy 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithmandy Posing with Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro 1:1 In Person (St Louis Posing Studio) → https://bit.ly/stlposingwithgillianifbbpro 1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithgillianifbbpro Contact your hosts: Mandy Rochon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyrochonfitness/ Facebook: Mandy Rochon Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/ Facebook: Gillian Hughes Momshell Method Fitness Supplements → https://www.momshell-method-fitness.myshopify.com (Use code “BAB” to save 15% off your order) Toxic Angelz Bikinis → https://toxicangelzbikinis.com (Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY” to save 15% off your order) Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → https://www.squeezmeskinny.com (Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order) The Shoe Fairy competition heels → https://www.shoefairyofficial.com (Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order) Labwork and Personalized Recommendations: Practitioner Depot: https://bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell (Use code “momshell” to save 5% off your order) Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → https://amzn.to/3zySJ4C

Episode Date
Ep 87: IFBB Fit Model Pro Brittni Shae: Switching Divisions, Motherhood & the Fit Model Mindset
Mar 13, 2026
Ep 86: IFBB Bikini Pro Daraja Weidemoyer: Refining Strength From Olympia Stage to Motherhood & Back
Feb 27, 2026
Episode 85: 5 Mistakes You Are Making In Your Fitness/Prep Journey That Are Stalling Your Results
Feb 13, 2026
Episode 84: Prep Through Beautiful Chaos: Babies, Teens & Everything Between
Jan 30, 2026
EP 83: Breaking Up is Hard
Jan 16, 2026
EP 82:Bikinis After Babies presents Bikini MomTALK: ‘26 Arnold List, ‘25 Nats & IFBB Fit Model Rules
Jan 01, 2026
EP 81:IFBB Pro Laura Tarbell: Persevering Through Perimenopause as an Athlete, Twin Mama, & Covergirl
Dec 26, 2025
EP 80: IFBB Pro Courtney Whitman: The “Neufit” And Hubby As Coach Are Her Greatest Tools For Success
Dec 12, 2025
EP 79: Loving Yourself At All Stages of Your Journey
Nov 28, 2025
EP 78: IFBB Pro Brooklyn Goodsell: Turning Postpartum Depression into Purpose and a Pro Card
Nov 14, 2025
Ep 77: IFBB Bikini Pro Crystal Omalza: Strategizing 5 Pro Shows While Juggling Motherhood & Business
Oct 24, 2025
Ep 76: 2025 Bikini Olympia Recap with special guests IFBB Pro’s Julie Taylor and Meaghan Taylor
Oct 15, 2025
Ep 75: IFBB Fit Model Pro Meaghan Taylor: Last Minute Division Switch Leads to Pro Card After 9 Yrs
Oct 10, 2025
Episode 74: IFBB Pro Dayna Onaga- Dance Mom Life and the Impact of Healthy Habits for Your Children
Sep 26, 2025
Episode 73: Rookie IFBB Pro Season- Lessons Learned
Sep 12, 2025
Episode 72: Fit Model Shayla Hunt: Back 2 Back National Shows, Working with Feedback and Her Secrets for Success
Aug 29, 2025
Episode 71: “Am I Good Enough to Be Here?” The Mindset Shifts of a Bikini Pro
Aug 15, 2025
Episode 70: Brady “Born 2 Be A Beast” Becker: Growing Up as The Child of a Bikini Competitor Mom
Aug 01, 2025
Episode 69: IFBB Bikini Pro Julie Deluca: Twin Mama Juggling Fitness, Family and Business.
Jul 18, 2025
Episode 68: IFBB Indy Pro + NPC Missouri State Recap + Tips on Staying Fit for the 4th
Jul 04, 2025
Episode 67: Post show recap: IFBB MILE HIGH PRO + Navigating Back Stage Vibes & SHOW Day Expectations
Jun 20, 2025
Episode 66: June Q&A- Pay How Much For Stage Makeup?, How to Plan Back to Back Shows, and Surgery
Jun 06, 2025
Ep 65: Hannah Repesse: Restore Your Waistline and Build Confidence with Stomach Vacuums
May 23, 2025
Episode 64: Shayla Hunt; The Gift of Surrogacy and How She Came To Be “The Prototype” of Fit Model
May 09, 2025
Episode 63: Coaches Recap: NPC MIDWEST; Confidence, Stage Readiness and Trusting Your Coach
Apr 25, 2025
Episode 62: Marisa Ross: Breaking Free and Going After Your Dreams- Age is Just a Number!
Apr 11, 2025
Episode 61: Depression, Anxiety, Emotional Eating & Menty B’s
Mar 28, 2025
Episode 60: How to Juggle it All As A Busy Mama in Prep
Mar 14, 2025
Episode 59: NPC Natural Division with Natural Bikini Pro Jennifer Nutter
Feb 28, 2025
Episode 58: Your Prep and How it Affects Your Children
Feb 21, 2025
Episode 57: Dealing With Self Sabotage, Pressure, & High Expectations
Feb 07, 2025
Episode 56: Thrive in Perimenopause As An Athlete with FDN-P Simone Maman
Jan 31, 2025
Episode 55: Prep and Your Hormones with FDN-P Simone Maman
Jan 24, 2025
Episode 54: Bodybuilding Truths: Weight Gain Is Necessary for Improvement
Jan 17, 2025
Episode 53: January Q&A- Shifting Your Lifts, Supps? And TSA Tips
Jan 10, 2025
Episode 52: How to Train For Your Division
Jan 03, 2025
Episode 51: Merry Fitmas! Sleighing the Holidays with Mandy and G
Dec 20, 2024
Episode 50: Gut Stuff- What To Know To Optimize Your Digestion
Dec 13, 2024
Episode 49: Bikinis After Babies Turns 1! Looking Back at Our First Year
Dec 06, 2024
Episode 48: Interview with Jamie Sterling: NPC/IFBB Female Promoter and Mama
Nov 29, 2024
Episode 47: How Prep is Different After Babies and/or As A Masters Athlete
Nov 22, 2024
Episode 46: Brittany Schrempp-Going Pro While Juggling Family, Farm, and Battling Autoimmune Disease
Nov 15, 2024
Episode 45: Catching up with Gillian and Mandy: IVF and Fertility Struggles, Juggling Prep with Kids
Nov 08, 2024
Episode 44:IFBB Pro Dove Putterman: Success as a Result of The Resilience That Comes from Motherhood
Nov 01, 2024
Episode 43: Butt Stuff: Our Glute Building Secrets
Oct 25, 2024
Episode 42: Life Updates and 2024 Bikini Olympia Review
Oct 18, 2024
Episode 41: Celeste Rains-Turk: Personal Growth, Overcoming Emotional Eating and Post Show Blues
Oct 04, 2024
Episode 40: Daraja Hill-Weidemoyer - From Bikini Olympian to Expecting Mother
Sep 27, 2024
Episode 39: India Paulino- Balancing Motherhood with Personal & Professional Aspirations as a Pro!
Sep 20, 2024
Episode 38: Koa Robinson- Patience and The Improvement Season That Led to A Pro Card Win
Sep 13, 2024
Episode 37: September Q & A: how to recover from a cheat, date night and alcohol on prep, and PED’s
Sep 06, 2024
Episode 36: That Didn’t Go As Planned- Ending a Prep Early
Aug 30, 2024
Episode 35: Common Show Day Mistakes!
Aug 16, 2024
Episode 34: August Q & A: Do you need long hair for stage? Is fasted training bad? Why am I losing fat so slow?
Aug 09, 2024
EPISODE 33: ANNND NEWWW IFBB PRO GILLIAN HUGHES!!
Jul 26, 2024
EPISODE 32: IFBB PRO April Conley: Turning Grief and Pain into the Pursuit of Your Dreams
Jul 19, 2024
Episode 31: NPC Universe 2024 Recap
Jul 12, 2024
Episode 30: June Q & A: How Long Should Your Improvement Season Be, Growing Glutes, Judges Feedback
Jun 28, 2024
Episode 29: Reverse Dieting, Improvement Season - Secrets to Slaying your Post Show Journey
Jun 21, 2024
Episode 28: 2x Ms. Bikini Olympia Angelica Teixeira Returning To The Stage After Babies
Jun 14, 2024
Episode 27: Show Recap: Mandy and Gillian Take the Stage in Omaha and DC!
Jun 12, 2024
Episode 26: IFBB Pro Fallon Wainwright: Resilience After Loss & the Pursuit of Personal Growth
May 31, 2024
Episode 25: What if You’re Not Ready For Your Show?
May 24, 2024
Episode 24: May Q & A: Tiny Waist, Periods on Show Day, How to Switch Coaches
May 17, 2024
Episode 23:True Novice Competitor Josie Kloppenberg Prep With Her Husband For Their First Show
May 10, 2024
Episode 22- Mental Toughness: How to Survive When Prep Gets Hard
Apr 28, 2024
Episode 21: IFBB Pro Janine Herrera: Persevering Through Adversity While, Prioritizing Family & Faith
Apr 19, 2024
Episode 20: More Than Kegals: The Importance of a Strong Pelvic Floor
Apr 12, 2024
Episode 19: Show Weekend Recap
Apr 05, 2024
Episode 18: Insight into Peak Week
Mar 29, 2024
Episode 17: IFBB Bikini Pro Jessica Miller: Adapting to The Challenges of Mom-Life as a Bikini Pro
Mar 22, 2024
Episode 16: 10 Unexpected Things to Expect in Your Prep
Mar 15, 2024
Episode 15: Managing Travel on Prep, Cheat Meals, and Refeeds
Mar 08, 2024
Episode 14: IFBB Bikini Pro Nicole Johnson: Healthy Eating as a Family & How Muscle Slows Aging
Mar 01, 2024
Episode 13: IFBB Bikini Pro Brittany Shulman: Two Pro Cards and a Pro Debut in the Same Day
Feb 23, 2024
Episode 12: Interview with Sarah DeVido: Functional Approaches To Optimal Hormone Health For Women
Feb 16, 2024
Episode 11: Athlete Sponsorship and The Cost Of Competing
Feb 09, 2024
Episode 10: Interview with IFBB Bikini Pro Judy Tily
Feb 02, 2024
Episode 9: Plastic Surgery After Babies
Jan 26, 2024
Episode 8: Interview with IFBB Bikini Pro Sarah Bornemiss
Jan 19, 2024
Episode 7: Interview With IFBB Wellness Pro Amber Engle
Jan 12, 2024
Episode 6: Momshell Coaches Special: Your First Show- What to Know
Jan 05, 2024
Episode 5: Fat Loss Secrets: Crazy Things We've Tried
Dec 29, 2023
Episode 4: It's Never Too Late To Get Started
Dec 22, 2023
Episode 2: Habits for Success and Longevity in Bikini Bodybuilding
Dec 08, 2023
Episode 1: Origin Stories
Dec 01, 2023