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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 101: Prep Then Vs. Now: We Used to Think THIS Was...

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2026/10/02

This week, we have a fun episode for you as we share stories from our early competition days and reflect on how bodybuilding prep has changed over the last 10 to 20 years. From food choices, supplements, cardio, water manipulation, and show-day routines, in this episode we talk about how the sport has evolved into something more technical, more flexible, and much better for long-term health.From tilapia-only diets and no-salt peak weeks to more data-driven, sustainable strategies, back

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64:24

Ep 100: Mandy and Gillian Take the Stage in Arkansas...

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2026/09/18

In today’s episode of Bikinis After Babies, we are sitting down to chat about and share the results of our latest shows: the NPC Midwest All South Muscle in Hot Springs Arkansas for Mandy and the IFBB Battle of the Bodies in Fort Lauderdale Florida for Gillian. In this episode, we are also breaking down what the judging feedback means, and the strategies we are using to bring improvements to our next shows of the season. This episode really highlights how prep is managed as a season,

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68:21

Ep 99: Redemption Arc- Kicking off Our 2026 Season

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2026/09/04

In today’s episode of Bikinis After Babies, we are sitting down and sharing the details, mindset shifts and emotional journey as we make our return to the stage this month! This episode covers Mandy’s plans to compete in Arkansas September 12th after more than two years away, while Gillian’s shares the story of her experience at her recent show in Oklahoma, the first show of her 2026 Pro Bikini season after a year-long building season and under the guidance of a new coach. Through this

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64:04

Ep 98: IFBB Bikini Pro Alexa Cardon: From Dancer to...

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2026/08/21

In today’s episode of Bikinis After Babies, we delve into the inspiring journey of Alexa Cardon, a fitness instructor and newly crowned IFBB Bikini Pro. Alexa shares her story of transformation, beginning with her background in ballet and leading to her recent achievements in the competitive bodybuilding world. Competing since 2017, Alexa shares her journey of overcoming body image, struggles with her relationship with food and building her body after babies- resulting in her pro card win

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69:23

Ep 97: Pittsburgh Perspectives: Prep on the Road and...

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2026/08/07

In this episode of Bikinis After Babies we are sharing updates on our prep journeys, and recapping the behind-the-scenes moments from our girls-coaches-trip to Pittsburgh for NPC Teen, Collegiate, Masters Nationals. In this episode we discuss:A detailed discussion on the differences between regional and national shows, including judging criteria and stage presentation nuances.The evolving landscape of fit model division and its misconception as an "easier" path0 what it truly entails at

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78:51

Ep 96: Nikia Hovey From Cheer Coach to IFBB Pro:...

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2026/07/24

In this episode of Bikinis After Babies we welcome IFBB Bikini Pro Nikia (“Kia”) Hovey. Kia is a wife, a mom of two, an educator, personal trainer, posing coach, and all-star cheer coach. Kia has been competing for 8 years and earned her IFBB Pro card in 2021at NPC Universe during one of the most challenging seasons of her life- training amidst the pandemic and coping with the grief following the loss of loved ones, including her father. Since then, Kia has continued to pursue excellence

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Ep 95: Transform Your Waistline with Stomach Vacuums...

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2026/07/10

In this episode of Bikinis After Babies we welcome back our friend Hannah Repesse of “A Waist in Time”. Hannah is a Certified Level 3 Vacuum Coach and has transformed the waistlines of many of the top athletes you see on NPC and IFBB stages as well as individuals who are seeking improved core control and an hourglass silhouette. In this episode, we discuss the importance of connecting with your deep core and pelvic floor and talk about why this isn’t just for stage-ready athletes; it’s

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Ep 94: When Life Doesn't Go According to Plan and the...

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2026/06/26

In this episode of Bikinis After Babies , Mandy dives deeper and opens up about a journey she never expected to take. From dreaming of a large family and navigating the heartbreak of infertility and IVF, to finding healing through fitness, bodybuilding, and personal growth, Mandy shares how some of life's greatest setbacks can completely reshape the path we're on. She reflects on the grief of letting go of the future she had imagined and the lessons she learned while rebuilding a life she

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Ep 93: Smash or Pass- Competitor Edition

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2026/06/05

In this week’s episode of Bikinis After Babies, we are bringing you a fun, rapid-fire episode where we play our version of "Smash or Pass" focused entirely on fitness topics! This episode is packed with candid opinions, expert insights, and a few laughs as we evaluate fitness fads, gym trends, contest prep strategies, and fitness gadgets. Whether you're a competitor, a fitness enthusiast, or just in for some entertainment, this episode offers a humorous yet informative take on all things

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59:48

Ep 92: Bikini Coach Insider: Fat Loss or Muscle Gain:...

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2026/05/22

On this week’s episode of Bikinis After Babies, we are coming to you with some of our insight into competition prep from our perspective both as coaches and competitors ourselves! One subject that often comes up is the process of changing body composition and the argument that fat loss is harder than muscle gain…or vice versa. In this episode we dive deep into this debate and discuss the following key points:Is the challenge physical or psychological?Is “weight loss” being confused with

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Ep 91: May Q&A + Mandy and Gillian’s Updates: Are We...

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2026/05/08

It’s been a hot minute! In this week’s episode, we are catching up and sharing our updates, Mandy’s recent transformation (Hot Mom Summer loading!), and how we are balancing life as athletes and moms. We are answering our juiciest questions from our Instagram audience including insight into the journey to a pro card as a master’s athlete, how to handle the demands of prep training schedule on broken sleep and how to handle setbacks and cheat days with grace!We hope that you enjoyed this

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Ep 90: Secrets to Designing Your Dream Bikini with...

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2026/04/24

On this week’s special episode of Bikinis After Babies, we are joined by Mary Quimson who is the right hand woman to the founder of Toxic Angelz Bikinis, the leader in competition bikinis in the bodybuilding space! Mary is the Chief Operating Officer at Toxic Angelz Bikinis and has been with the company for over 12 years! Mary competed for the first time in 2016 and “borrowed” a Toxic Angelz Suit for her show. She quickly became a big fan of the brand and began showing her support

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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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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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59:41

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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