Bikini Things
A podcast for all things bikini competitions, fitness, and self-improvement
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Episodes
- 100
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Season 3 Episode 17: IFBB Bikini Pro Cory Hageman
On this episode of the podcast, Laura sits down with IFBB Bikini Pro Cory Hageman. Based in Los Angeles, Cory is in nursing school and is also an online prep coach. She earned her pro card in 2021 at…
Season 3 Episode 16: Plastic Surgery for Active Women with Dr. Jay Calvert, MD, FACS
On this episode of the podcast, Laura sits down with Board Certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jay Calvert. Dr. Calvert has offices in both Newport Beach, CA and Beverly Hills, CA and also co-hosts his own…
Season 3 Episode 15: IFBB Pro Mahsa Akbarimehr
In this episode, Laura catches up with IFBB Bikini Pro Mahsa Akbarimehr! Mahsa is the first ever Persian IFBB Bikini Pro, pro champion, and competed in the prestigious Arnold Sports Competition in 20…
Season 3 Episode 14: IFBB Pro & Precision Elite Head Coach Will Sage
In this episode of the podcast, Laura sits down with IFBB Classic Physique Pro & CEO of Precision Elite Will Sage! Will talks about his journey competing in seven national shows to finally come away …
Season 3 Episode 13: 2x Bikini Olympian Lucia Malavaze
On this episode of the podcast Laura sits down with 2x Bikini Olympian and online coach Lucia Malavaze. Lucia, originally from Brazil, is an amazing athlete with a strong mindset and show stopping po…
Season 3 Episode 12: 6 Signs you should take a step back prepping
In this episode of Bikini Things, Laura records a solo episode reviewing 6 examples that indicate it might be time to take a break from prepping for shows, and times she should have considered taking…
Season 3 Episode 11: Celeste Rains-Turk
On this week’s episode, Laura sits down with queen of the bikini podcasts, Celeste Rains-Turk, host of the popular Confessions of a Bikini Pro podcast! Celeste not only has a bachelors degree in psyc…
Season 3 Episode 10: Bikini Olymian Ariel Barley
In this episode, Laura sits down with IFBB Bikini Pro, 2021 Olympian, Body by O Teammate & fellow plant/dog mom Ariel Barley! Ariel, originally from San Diego, and life long athlete won an incredible…
Season 3 Episode 9: Prepping (or not!) through the holidays!
On this episode of the podcast Laura does a quick solo episode to talk about strategies for managing the and making the most of holidays whether you are on or off prep! Don’t forget to rate, review, …
Season 3 Episode 8: What's a reverse diet? Everything you need to know!
On this episode of the podcast Laura and Michelle sit down to talk about reverse diets! Maybe you have heard the term before, but what does it mean? And how do we reverse diet successfully after a co…
Season 3 Episode 7: Finding Balance with Life & Competing
On this solo episode Laura speaks about finding your balance with life, competing, and everything that comes with! Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe and give us a follow on Instagram at @bikini…
Season 3 Episode 6: 2021 Competition Season Update
On this episode of Bikini Things Laura and Michelle sit down to recap their 2021 competition seasons, and talk about what’s coming next on the podcast! Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and gi…
Season 3 Episode 5: Pro Debut Prep Update & How to be a Successful Competitor
On this episode of Bikini Things, Laura records solo and gives an update of her prep for her IFBB pro debut! She also talks about the skills and habits that help us level up as competitors, you won’t…
Season 3 Episode 4: Traveling & Competing!
On this episode of Bikini Things Michelle and Laura sit down to talking about traveling while competing and prepping! How do you travel and stick to a meal plan? What food can you bring on an airplan…
Season 3 Episode 3: By Amelia Rose
On this episode of the podcast Laura sits down with Amelia Stewart, physical therapist and founder of By Amelia Rose, a brand of stylish, functional weight training belts. We talk about where she get…
Season 3 Episode 2: IFBB Wellness Pro Mandeezy Fit
On this episode of Bikini Things we interview new IFBB Wellness Pro Amanda Weiss aka “Mandeezy Fit”. She and Laura turned pro together at NPC USAs 2020, and are both athletes for Toxic Angelz Bikinis…
Season 3 Episode 1: We're back baby!
Laura and Michelle sit down in the studio to recap how the rest of 2020 and competition seasons went, what we’ve been up to since then, plans for future competitions, and what’s coming up for Bikini …
Season 2 Episode 12: Season 2 Recap!
On this episode of the podcast, we recap our favorite episodes and moments from Season 2. We are going to take a little break, let Kaley and Michelle focus on the last legs of their preps, and we wil…
Season 2 Episode 11: Special Guest Dr. Kate Raastad
On this episode of the podcast we sit down with physician in residency and national-level bikini competitor Dr. Kate Raastad ( @fit_kate_md on IG) to talk about how she balances such a demanding and …
Season 2 Episode 10: Self-Love & Body Image
On this week’s episode of Bikini Things we cover everything related to body image & self-love! How does competing affect body image and self-esteem? What are some strategies to stay happy and healthy…