Libsyn Directory

280. From Israel to the US: Marina's Path to Bodybuilding Success

Release Date: 02/14/2023

306: You're a Monkey Pushing Buttons with Samantha McDonough

Bikini Diaries

Our guest today is bringing all the energy ! She began competing at 18 and has been competing for 7 years ! In this episode she shares with us how she overcame her eating disorder and her road to pro ! Be sure to tune in to hear her story ! 8:20 Initially why did you decide not to go to college? 16:00 Sam’s relationship with food 23:00 How Sam's relationship with food evolved? 32:00 Strategy to getting your pro card? Angel Fashion Show Walk on stage for the experience of a lifetime. Connect with like-minded females, no experience required, no conditioning required. Get...

305 : 7th at The Olympia and Olympia qualified for 2024

Bikini Diaries

Our guest today is a force to be reckoned with. In one year she received an overall and her Pro card. She then took a few years off, came back and placed 7th at the Olympia and is Olympia qualified for this years 2024 Olympia !! Did I mention this was in her 1st year back as a pro? I cant wait for you to hear her story ! sit tight and prepare to be inspired ! 8:00 What Ariana has been up to since getting her pro card. 17:00 How did going through dieting extremes effect you in your improvement season? 21:00 How to get out of post show blues 30:00 Coming back to the stage 48:00 Hard work...

304: Pro at My 3rd Show

Bikini Diaries

Lets welcome Miriam Egan ! She received her pro card at her third show. She is a nutritionist and an inspiration to us all. Tune in for tips around nutrition in your improvement season, and cultivating a strong mindset to obtaining your pro card. Miriam : 5:00 meal plans or macros 12:00 Jay Cutler tells me I should compete 30:00 How does your career as a therapist impact your mindset? 40:00 How do you have an intuitive eating day? Head for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! Visit for custom competition bikinis for all female body building divisions Use code...

303: My Birth Story- Jayden Chew

Bikini Diaries

Welcome back to another wonderful episode !!! I am so excited to be back ladies ! In this episode I share with you my son’s birth story. Julian, my first son’s birth story is episode 216. This was in total a 2 hour experience, from the time I had my first contraction, to delivering my baby boy. My second hypnobirthing experience was absolutely beautiful.Tune in to hear my experience.

302: Master's Olympia 2nd Place Winner

Bikini Diaries

Welcome back to the show Janine Herera! She is a single mama of 3 beautiful girls and an ICU Nurse with a passion for biohacking. She has been competing for a little over 2 years and placed 2nd at the first Masters Olympia. In this episode we hear a phenomenal story of how she made it to Masters Olympia. She shares her journey of how she began coaching herself, and her aspirations in the sport. 9:55 What has been keeping you motivated throughout the sport 16:35 What did you do to apply for masters olympia? 21:50 Regrets? 26:25 lessons learned from Master Olympia 31:31 Why you...

301: Why You Haven't Signed Up for That Bikini Competition

Bikini Diaries

So Why haven't you signed up for that bikini competition? Whats really holding you back? If you have been contimplating this for quite some time now and you haven't made the leap, then listen to this episode ! It was created to support you with your mindset and encourage you to go for it ! Want the FREE Bikini Diaries Posing Starter Kit? Head for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links!

300: Masters Olympia Making History

Bikini Diaries

We are so excited to Introduce Kerryne Henich back to the podcast. You can go to her first episode #8 of the podcast to check out both of her episodes. This woman is incredible. She recently competed in the Master’s Olympia and placed 4th in the world. Get excited to listen to what she's been up to the last 5 years and how she's been able to create longevity in the sport. 15 years and still going strong ! Tune in to hear her story. 9:30 Bikini Hack 14:00 What has contributed to 15 years of longevity in the sport? 18:45 How do you create flow in prep? 23:00 How did you feel once...

299: Time to Stop Weighing Yourself

Bikini Diaries

When is it truly time to stop weighing yourself? Yes even while in prep Tune in! Head for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links!

298: Why You Are Losing

Bikini Diaries

SO why are you losing ? When I put emphasis on loss, im not only talking about placement. Im speaking about improvement in life in general. Sometimes it can feel like we are losing every single day. Why is this? In order to undertsand this phenomenon we must take a dive into a little information about our subconsious mind and the role it plays on our beliefs and decision making. Lets dive in! Head for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links!

297: Kicking Self Sabotage to The Curb

Bikini Diaries

Today we are going to talk about how to overcme self sabotage. In this episode you will be able to discover self sabotage red flags, Understand what self sabotage is and actionable tools to overcome it ! I don't want you to let this hold you back in reaching your highest potential ! Lets dive in ! 2:25 What is self sabotage 6:00 Missed opportunities 11:45 Mindset Mastery Mastermind 16:30 Red Flags 20:00 Self sabotaging tools * Head for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links!

More Episodes

Today I have the opportunity to speak with Marina Maliden, a passionate and dedicated fitness enthusiast and IFBB pro. Marina graciously shared her incredible journey with us, from starting in Israel to eventually making her way to the US to pursue her passion for bodybuilding.

One of the main lessons Marina learned along her journey was the importance of proper nutrition and self-care. She realized that fueling her body with the right balance of nutrients was crucial to her success, and made it a priority in her life. And, when it comes to posing on stage, Marina believes that the best time is when you feel confident and ready, and encourages listeners to trust their instincts and go for it.

Another key for Marina is the importance of self-love and body positivity. Throughout her journey, she has learned to appreciate and love her body for what it is, and encourages listeners to do the same. The most important thing is to focus on your own progress and enjoy the journey, without worrying too much about your placement on stage.

What you'll hear in this episode:

[3:15] Bikini Hack

[8:49] How did your fitness journey begin?

[11:05] How was your experience with competing in Israel

[13:53] What made you want to leave?

[14:35] How did you feel about coming to the US and stepping on stage?

[23:00] How did you stay motivated to keep pushing forward?

[25:46] Diving into the hormone problems that Marina faced

[37:08] What year did you change the most in your journey, and what did you learn from it?

[40:14] When did you have doubt, and what did you do to deal with it?

[44:25] How did you feel after finally getting your pro card?

[49:45] How was your Texas experience after getting your pro card, and how have you been since getting your pro card?