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Bikinis After Babies

Mandy Rochon and Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro

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

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Ep 89: Broken Foot, Unbreakable Mindset: How Rachel...

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2026/04/10

On this week’s episode of Bikinis After Babies we are joined by IFBB Bikini Pro Rachel Farganis- a wife, entrepreneur and mother of two. Rachel quickly became the talk of the bodybuilding world last summer when photos of her pro card win in an orthotic boot flooded Instagram!! Rachel shares the incredible story of how she broke her foot less than 2 weeks before North Americans and how she overcame this huge obstacle to achieve one of her greatest accomplishments- becoming an IFBB pro.

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Ep 88: From Bikini to Fit Model & Back: NPC Athlete...

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2026/03/27

On this week’s episode of Bikinis After Babies we are joined by NPC Bikini Athlete Courtney Daniel who is a wife, a mom of four boys, and an entrepreneur. Courtney began competing in 2018 when during her second season, she found a lump in her breast following prejudging- a discovery that led to a breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and multiple surgeries. Courtney stepped away from the stage to fight for her life, navigating the physical and emotional toll of cancer while raising four

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61:29

Ep 87: IFBB Fit Model Pro Brittni Shae: Switching...

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2026/03/13

In this week’s episode of Bikinis After Babies, we’re joined by Brittni Shae, an IFBB Fit Model Pro who proves that it’s never too late to pursue big goals in bodybuilding.After years in the Bikini Division, Brittni made the bold decision to transition into the new NPC Fit Model Division. In 2025, she earned her pro card at NPC Universe Championships in the Open Fit Model category, at age 41. Like many women in the bodybuilding community, she balances the demands of prep with real life:

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Ep 86: IFBB Bikini Pro Daraja Weidemoyer: Refining...

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2026/02/27

In this week’s episode of Bikinis After Babies, we are joined by the lovely Daraja Weidmoyer, IFBB Bikini Pro, four-time Bikini Olympian and new mom! Not long after her second Olympia in 2023, Daraja made the announcement that she would be stepping away from the stage to embark on a new chapter of her life sharing with the world that she and her husband were expecting their first child. Daraja welcomed her beautiful daughter Azalea into the world in November of 2024, and she is now

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Episode 85: 5 Mistakes You Are Making In Your...

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2026/02/13

If you feel like you’re doing everything right in your bikini competition prep or fitness journey training hard, eating “clean,” hitting your steps — but your body isn’t changing then this episode is for you! In this week’s episode of Bikinis After Babies, we’re breaking down the most common bikini prep and fat loss mistakes women make and exactly how to fix them so you can start seeing the progress you’ve been working so hard for.In this episode, we cover:1. Training Hard… But Not

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Episode 84: Prep Through Beautiful Chaos: Babies,...

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2026/01/30

In this week’s episode of Bikinis After Babies, we are diving into the topic of how to navigate prep and personal fitness goals throughout the different stages of motherhood amidst the various challenges and constant changes to routines and schedules. As active competitors with kids of various ages, we have walked the walk of juggling the responsibilities of motherhood while getting ‘stage ready’ and in this episode, we are sharing helpful insight and useful strategies to help our audience

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EP 83: Breaking Up is Hard

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2026/01/16

In this episode of Bikinis After Babies, we are BACK and sharing our personal updates, including a recap and future plans for Mandy in her IVF journey into a new season of her life, and Gillian’s plans for her second season in the IFBB pro league! This week we are also answering audience questions including:coaching red flags how to choose the right coach and how to know if it’s time to make a coaching changebudget-friendly meal prep strategiesstrategies for selecting the competition(s)

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EP 82:Bikinis After Babies presents Bikini MomTALK:...

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2026/01/01

Bikinis After Babies is excited to share our NEW segment: Bikini MomTalk! In this quarterly roundtable discussion, we will bring you our insight on hot topics and relevant industry news in the bikini and fit model world with our friends Meaghan Taylor, IFBB Fit Model Pro, and Julie Taylor-Deluca, IFBB Bikini Pro! On this episode of Bikini Mom Talk, we are discussing our insights on the recent NPC Nationals, the excitement surrounding the Arnold International and the list of IFBB Bikini

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EP 81:IFBB Pro Laura Tarbell: Persevering Through...

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2025/12/26

On this episode of Bikinis After Babies, we are joined by IFBB Bikini Pro Laura Tarbell, who is a functional nutrition coach and prep coach who has been competing for 18 years!! Laura is not only a mother to two sets of twins—yes, four kids—but she is also a magazine cover girl and contributing author at Strong Fitness Magazine. After taking a break from the stage to start her family, Laura returned in 2017 and earned her pro card 3 years later at North Americans in 2020. She achieved

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EP 80: IFBB Pro Courtney Whitman: The “Neufit” And...

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2025/12/12

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 a talented cosmetologist, wife, and mom to her 13-year-old daughter and earned her pro card this summer at Masters Nationals. Courtney discusses her initial motivation to get fit, the dynamics of being coached by her husband, and the challenges of navigating judge feedback. She emphasizes the importance of resilience and mindset in overcoming

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EP 79: Loving Yourself At All Stages of Your Journey

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2025/11/28

If you’ve ever found yourself feeling discouraged or overly critical of yourself after your competition, lost and lacking motivation in your offseason or struggling with self doubt as you navigate your journey to the stage, this episode is for you! In this episode of “Bikinis After Babies”, Gillian shares the ups and downs of her journey as an IFBB Pro Bikini Competitor, wife, mom and coach, focusing on the importance of self-love during the off-season. As an athlete with 20 years

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EP 78: IFBB Pro Brooklyn Goodsell: Turning Postpartum...

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2025/11/14

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 story is one that will truly resonate with so many women — especially mothers who have walked through the physical and emotional challenges that come after childbirth. Brooklyn battled postpartum depression after the birth of her son 6 years ago— a mental health struggle that SO many women silently battle, yet so few openly talk about. Brooklyn

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Ep 77: IFBB Bikini Pro Crystal Omalza: Strategizing 5...

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2025/10/24

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 to IFBB Pro and double qualified for the 2027 Masters Olympia in just one summer!! Crystal began competing 4 years ago and shares with our audience her top tips for juggling her lifestyle as a professional athlete with her responsibilities as a wife and a mom of a blended six! Crystal and her husband Ian are both active in the competition

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Ep 76: 2025 Bikini Olympia Recap with special guests...

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2025/10/15

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 results! We have invited our friends IFBB Fit Model Pro Meaghan Taylor and IFBB BIkini Pro Julie Taylor for a round table discussion of the show and our thoughts and opinions of the judging and placings! This is one episode you won’t want to miss as we discuss the highlights of the Olympia, the standout performances, the shocking results

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Ep 75: IFBB Fit Model Pro Meaghan Taylor: Last Minute...

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2025/10/10

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 Americans this past August winning her Fit Model 45+ class and taking home the 45+ overall to clinch her spot in the pro league!!Meaghan is a wife, a mother of 3, an acute care nurse practitioner and a former marathon runner! Meaghan turned her passion for running into a passion for weight lifting after her third pregnancy when things just didn’t

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Episode 74: IFBB Pro Dayna Onaga- Dance Mom Life and...

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2025/09/26

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 pursuing competing after having children and hitting the pro stage for the first time in her 40’s! Dayna earned her IFBB pro card in 2024 and just wrapped up her first full season as an IFBB bikini pro with numerous top 5 pro placings including 1st place in the Pro Masters 45 division at the prestigious Chicago Pro! Dana shares her top tips for

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Episode 73: Rookie IFBB Pro Season- Lessons Learned

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2025/09/12

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 transitioned from amateur bikini competitors to competing as pros in the IFBB pro league! We compare and contrast each league, share insights on the feedback we have received from judges, discuss our future plans and how we plan to level up in the ranks of this highly competitive division! We also discuss the balance of mom-life as an athlete and the

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Episode 72: Shayla Hunt; Summer of National Shows, 3...

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2025/08/29

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 Model Division. She has already claimed three Fit Model overall titles and has spent the summer competing at 3 National level shows. During this interview Shayla gives us an update on how she has been juggling being a mom of 3, 2 full time jobs, military wife, and competing on a national level across the country. Shaylas has taken her feedback

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Episode 71: “Am I Good Enough to Be Here?” The...

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2025/08/15

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 goals and Gillian’s recent travels to Florida and first pro medal! In this episode, Mandy and Gillian discuss various topics pertaining to the experience of competing at a high level and how imperative it is to have a PRO mindset to go along with a PRO level physique. They discuss the importance of the journey of self-discovery that comes with

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Episode 70: Brady “Born 2 Be A Beast” Becker:...

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2025/08/01

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, and they discuss, from his perspective, what it has been like growing up as the child of a bikini competitor, particularly, one with a public persona online. As a mother and a competitive bodybuilder, you're living a life that requires incredible discipline, structure, and physical commitment. But behind every training session and competition

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