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Boss Bitch Radio w/IFBB Pro, Diane Flores

Release Date: 12/10/2025

Why you feel stuck (it’s not your diet or workout)

Boss Bitch Radio w/IFBB Pro, Diane Flores

Hey… it’s Diane. And this one? It’s a little different. I’m recording this straight from Red Rock Canyon - solo, a little uncomfortable, a little reflective… and honestly, right in the middle of my own growth season. This isn’t a “perfect plan” episode. It’s a real-life download of what’s been on my mind lately - especially for those of you who’ve been here since the beginning. The OGs will feel this one! I’ve been thinking a lot about how much we think we need the right diet, the right workout, the perfect routine… when in reality, what’s actually keeping us stuck...

What Bodybuilding Prep REALLY Does to You (Mother & Daughter Perspective)

Boss Bitch Radio w/IFBB Pro, Diane Flores

I’m Diane, and today I’m joined by my daughter, Alysha Marie (aka “Eash Da Beast”) - coach, wellness athlete, and someone who literally grew up in the fitness world with me! This one is a real, honest fireside chat. We’re talking about what it’s actually like behind the scenes of bodybuilding prep - the discipline, the sacrifice, and the personal growth that comes with it. Alysha shares what it was like watching me compete growing up, what she swore she’d never do (and now does 😅), and how her perspective has evolved now that she’s deep in her own journey. We also get into...

Why I’m Closing Venus

Boss Bitch Radio w/IFBB Pro, Diane Flores

This episode is not easy for me to record… and honestly, I didn’t want it to sound polished. I wanted it to feel like a voice memo straight from me to you. Because this is real life, real emotions, and a really big decision. After 19 years, I’ve made the decision to close my women’s fitness studio, Venus. This wasn’t something I decided overnight. It’s been weighing on me for a long time. In this episode, I’m sharing the full story - the why behind the decision, what Venus has meant to me, and the lessons I’ve learned from building a business, a community, and a space that...

Cravings, Cheeseburgers, and Getting Your Shit Together

Boss Bitch Radio w/IFBB Pro, Diane Flores

In this episode, I’m breaking down real coaching conversations straight from my community because let’s be honest, the stuff women actually struggle with isn’t always talked about. From crazy cravings after getting sick, to staying consistent on road trips, to managing your time without losing your mind… we’re covering it all in a super real, no-BS way! I also dive into one of the biggest mindset shifts you can make: letting go of food guilt. If you’ve ever felt stressed about eating at events, traveling, or just trying to “get back on track,” this episode will hit home. These...

Boss Bitch Radio w/IFBB Pro, Diane Flores

If you’ve ever thought about stepping on stage… this is the episode you need to hear first. Hey, I’m Diane - IFBB Pro, former competitor, and coach since 2012 and in this episode of Boss Bitch Radio, I’m getting brutally honest about the bodybuilding industry. This is Part 2 of my unpopular opinions series, and we’re going deeper into the stuff no one’s really saying out loud on Instagram. We’re talking about why contest prep is NOT the time to suddenly “get serious,” and why rushing into a show without building your physique first can leave you frustrated, burnt out, and...

Boss Bitch Radio w/IFBB Pro, Diane Flores

Welcome to Boss Bitch Radio - I'm Diane, IFBB Pro, coach, and someone who’s been deep in the bodybuilding world since 2011. I’ve stepped on stage 16 times, coached countless athletes, and now… I’m on the other side of it all. And honestly? It’s time we talk about the stuff nobody wants to say out loud. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the dark side of competitive bodybuilding - the parts that don’t make it to Instagram, the things that get glamorized, and the realities that are often brushed under the rug. This is raw, unfiltered, and based on years of lived...

When You Miss Being Stage Lean, Listen To This

Boss Bitch Radio w/IFBB Pro, Diane Flores

Missing your stage-lean body after a bodybuilding show? Feeling lost after prep is over? You’re not crazy and you’re definitely not alone. In this episode of Boss Bitch Radio, I’m breaking down something competitors and extreme dieters don’t talk about enough: why missing stage lean actually feels like grief. After nearly 20 bodybuilding shows and years in the competitive fitness world, I’ve lived through the post-show blues more times than I can count. And what I discovered is this: most women don’t actually miss being stage lean… they miss what it gave them emotionally. In this...

Body Dysmorphia Post-Show: How to Spot the Rituals and Break Them

Boss Bitch Radio w/IFBB Pro, Diane Flores

If you’ve checked your body more than your bank account this week… we need to have a real conversation. In this episode of Boss Bitch Radio, I’m breaking down the truth about body dysmorphia after bodybuilding - especially the part no one talks about. The post-show weight gain. The scale obsession. The body checking. The comparing yourself to your stage photos at 10PM like it’s a full-time job. In this episode, we talk about what body dysmorphia actually looks like for competitors and extreme dieters. I break down the daily rituals that quietly make it worse - constant weighing, body...

How To Respect Your Body After A Competition

Boss Bitch Radio w/IFBB Pro, Diane Flores

If you’ve competed, dieted hard, or built your identity around being lean and shredded - this episode is for you. Post-show body acceptance is not about “letting yourself go.” And it’s definitely not about giving up on being hot, athletic, or strong. It’s about stopping the punishment cycle and rebuilding trust with yourself. In this episode, I’m breaking down what body acceptance actually means (and what it doesn’t), why your brain fights softness after a show or extreme diet, and the post-show spiral that no one really talks about. I share my experience from nearly 20...

Reverse Dieting Post Show

Boss Bitch Radio w/IFBB Pro, Diane Flores

Research shows over 50% of competitive bodybuilders report body dissatisfaction - and it’s strongly linked to disordered eating symptoms. So yeah… we’re starting there. In this episode of Boss Bitch Radio, I’m breaking down the real truth about reverse dieting - what it actually is, when it works, when it absolutely does NOT work, and the mistakes I see coaches making over and over again. I’m a retired competitor, an IFBB Pro, and I’ve been in this world since 2010. I’ve hired coaches. I’ve coached competitors. I’ve watched women completely lose themselves post-show. And...

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If you’ve ever been curious about period underwear but also kinda scared to try it… this is your episode. Today I’m chatting with Arielle Loupos, founder of FlowerGirl, and her story, her mission, and her product completely blew me away.

Arielle creates non-toxic, beautifully designed period underwear including the viral period thong and let me tell you… I was skeptical. Then I tried it, fell in love, messaged her immediately, and said: “You need to come on the podcast.”

In this episode, we get super real. We talk about why traditional period care (tampons, pads, cups, discs) can cause problems, why so many women deal with cramps and PMS that aren’t actually “normal,” and how materials, toxins, and synthetic fibers impact our hormones more than we think. Arielle shares her journey from e-commerce to product creation, what it really takes to make functional, sexy, non-toxic underwear, and how she’s disrupting a category that desperately needs it.

We also dig into the misconceptions around period underwear - the “diaper feeling” myth, the fear of leaks, the cleaning process, and why so many women are shocked once they finally try a pair. And of course, I share my own story of trying the FlowerGirl thong on my heaviest day… and becoming immediately obsessed!

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Key Takeaways:

00:35 – Meet Arielle + the magic behind FlowerGirl period underwear!

01:03 – My first reaction to period underwear (and why I'm now obsessed)

03:55 – Arielle’s journey + how she created the product

08:24 – The biggest myths about period underwear (and the real benefits)

19:08 – What’s in the FlowerGirl lineup + what’s coming next

24:00 – Final thoughts + where you can check out FlowerGirl

28:58 – Wrapping it up + your little call to action

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