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Welcome Back to The Beyond Condition Podcast for a Solo Episode.

Are you currently in your off-season?

In today’s episode, we explore the concept of ‘Fighting For Gains’ from various perspectives.

As I share my personal experiences, my goal is to resonate with as many of you as possible, encouraging open-minded thought processes. If there are any topics you'd like me to explore further, please let me know!

What does gaining muscle mean to you?

I aim to highlight the importance of mindset in every phase of being a competitive bodybuilder.

Topics Covered:

• Commitment to the off-season
• Internal dialogue surrounding muscle gain
• The feelings associated with being in the off-season and longing to return to the stage
• Strategies for enhancing your stage physique

I hope you enjoy this episode!

S x

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Sarah Welcomes Quincey Davis, IFBB Pro, to The Beyond Condition Podcast.

In today's episode, we explore the journey of cultivating a positive relationship with muscle growth.

Quincey is eager to share his extensive knowledge with our listeners. We dive into numerous topics that offer insights and educational takeaways for the off-season.

What to Expect

Learning From Experience: With over 25 years of combined experience in the competitive bodybuilding arena, Quincey and I share real-life anecdotes that resonate with our audience.

Progression in Competitive Bodybuilding: The journey of a competitive bodybuilder is challenging, requiring constant dedication. We will discuss whether there are ways to enhance your progress.

Discussions Include:

• Building muscle as a woman
• Off-season and growth phases
• External validation and personal identity
• Intentional training execution
• Bodybuilding preparations
• Post-show reflections
• Gaining experience as a bodybuilding competitor
• Coaching dynamics
• Childhood trauma and therapy
• Dating as a female bodybuilder
• Finding your people
• Dealing with conflict
• Post show
• Realistic expectations
• Maintenance and calorie surplus
• Training footage
• Serial dieting
• Assisted and natural bodybuilding
• Reverse diet and health markers
• Body composition in off season
• Off plan food
• Social media
• Women’s divisions
• The pro league
• Body image
• Binge - restrict cycles and food disorders

Find Quincey on Instagram @quinceyblair

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Welcome Back to The Beyond Condition Podcast for a Solo Episode.

I am genuinely blessed to bring a conversation to your ears today that I had with a client. I hope to bring an open minded approach to a topic that is important.

My aim is to support anyone that is looking to understand how bodybuilding is available to everyone.

Thank you for your unwavering support.

S x

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Sarah and Romana Present an Action-Packed Episode of The Beyond Condition Podcast.

In today’s episode, we kick off our discussion by discussing deloads from the perspective of a competitive bodybuilder. As our conversation progresses, we dive into understanding your criteria and how to effectively handle judges feedback while embracing your body throughout all phases.

Romana and I genuinely care about your journey and strive to provide valuable insights to support you.

What to Expect

Strategic Deloads: Deloading isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. We explore various methods for deloading while discussing how to understand your recovery capabilities.

Understanding Judging Criteria: Several factors come into play when gaining insight into the competitive bodybuilding world. We talk about how to remain level-headed when receiving feedback, managing expectations, and developing a resilient mindset.

Discussions Include:

• Different methods of deloading
• Recovery capabilities
• Coping with illness
• Warning signs of overreach
• ‘Forced’ deloads
• Appetite suppression
• Enjoying off-plan meals and food flexibility
• Readiness for prep
• Competing on an international level
• Participating in multiple shows within a single season
• Grasping criteria and judging in competitive bodybuilding
• Social media presence
• Post-show socialising and dining
• Peaking for a show
• Bodybuilding show timings
• Body positivity
• Scale weight
• Length of deload
• Guest posing

Find Romana on Instagram @romana.skotzen_ifbbpro

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Welcome Back to The Beyond Condition Podcast: A Roundtable on Female Bodybuilding with Anastasia Rider.

Sarah and Romana are thrilled to welcome Anastasia Rider back for an insightful episode focused on female bodybuilding.

Recently, we had the chance to record this episode in person during Anastasia's visit to the UK. It's filled with candid anecdotes from three women dedicated to making a difference in the female bodybuilding community.

We hold nothing back in this discussion, offering hard-hitting truths and experiences that provide context to the challenges faced by female bodybuilders, as well as the essence of finding your tribe.

What to Expect

Empowering the Female Bodybuilding Community: Our goal is to create a supportive environment for female bodybuilders worldwide through our words and actions.

Decades of Educational Insights: We explore the conflicts that many female bodybuilders encounter, including issues with trolls, social media accounts that exploit vulnerable women, and sexual innuendos that can lead to feelings of isolation.

Discussions Include:

• Building a community for female bodybuilders
• Balancing bodybuilding and life
• Environment
• Increasing exposure to female bodybuilding
• Support at shows for female bodybuilders
• WBB show list
• Building a legacy
• Authenticity
• Building muscle
• Societal pressure
• Low testosterone
• Relationship with food
• Re-feeds in prep
• Caloric needs as a bodybuilder
• The difference between lifestyle bodybuilding and competitive bodybuilding
• Balancing being a coach and being in prep
• Collaborations
• Dating as a female bodybuilder
• Sexualisation of bodybuilding
• Dealing with unwanted attention as a female bodybuilder
• Gender disparities
• Being true to you
• Your why and ethical boundaries

We hope you find this episode enjoyable!

Connect with us on Instagram @anastasiarider_ifbbpro @romana.skotzen_ifbbpro

A huge thank you to Hardcore FBB Media for their support @hardcorefemalebodybuilding

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Welcome Back to The Beyond Condition Podcast for a Solo Episode.

I am genuinely grateful to share this episode with you, where I explore my chronic back pain condition that has recently resurfaced.

My aim is to provide honest insights for anyone facing a similar situation, while also expressing my ongoing appreciation for bodybuilding.

Thank you for your unwavering support.

S x

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Sarah Welcomes Scott Stevenson Back to The Beyond Condition Podcast.

Get ready for an action-packed episode as we explore a variety of topics such as addiction, identity, and naivety within the bodybuilding industry.

Scott brings a wealth of knowledge to this episode, guiding us on a journey of discovery with a profound message: how can bodybuilding benefit you and contribute to your personal growth?

What to Expect

Understanding Covering Strategies and Addiction: Our goal is to offer valuable insights that foster self-awareness and actualisation, both as a bodybuilder and as an individual.

Competitive Bodybuilding Truths: Through candid and open discussions, we uncover topics that will both inform and encourage you to remain vigilant in social situations and through your internal dialogue.

Discussions Include:

• Covering and coping strategies
• Addiction including alcoholism, drugs and gambling
• Psychology and therapy
• External validation and self glorification
• Dopamine dependancy including prep spending
• The Importance of goals
• The crossover of eating disorders and competitive bodybuilding
• Adaptations during a prep including psychological changes
• Recreational drugs
• Personal growth
• Self worth and awareness
• Finding your people
• Identity
• Life changing events
• Building resilience
• Narcissm and abusive relationships
• Social media and artificial intelligence
• Parent issues
• Coaching relationships and communities
• Female steroid use
• Tanning experiences at bodybuilding shows
• Emotional abuse and conflict as a female bodybuilder
• Cult and tribe mentality
• Trauma and trauma bonding
• Female empowerment
• Self coaching and reliance on a coach
• The reality of competitive bodybuilding when pressured to embark on this journey
• The beauty of bodybuilding
• Gratitude

Find Scott on Instagram @fortitude_training

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Welcome Back to The Beyond Condition Podcast for a Solo Episode.

Today has brought a humbling experience, and I am excited to share this moment with my listeners.

I want to keep spreading the message that we belong to a small percentage of individuals who engage in bodybuilding, so let's celebrate that!

I hope you enjoy this episode!

S x

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