Behind Bodybuilding

Welcome to Behind Bodybuilding with Derek and Danielle. On this podcast we share personal stories along with everything bodybuilding related. Nothing is off limits on our show; topics include everything from PED's, bloodwork, dieting, workouts and interviews with industry professionals. This podcast is not medical advice. Please don't follow anything we say, and always discuss with a medical professional before attempting anything on your own.

16: Your Employment Lawyer 07/15/2024

15: Eat Right, Train Hard 01/27/2024

14: Chimera Compounds 01/20/2024

13: No Excuses 01/13/2024

12: Bodybuilding Mentality 01/06/2024

11: Sean Nelson Photo 12/30/2023

10: Fitness & Finance 12/23/2023

10: Fitness & Finance Oscar Gastelum is a seasoned professional with over 27 years of expertise in Mortgage banking and a commanding presence in Private Money Lending across the country. Oscar's leadership goes beyond accolades; he is a recipient of numerous top producer and service awards, solidifying his status as an industry luminary. His philosophy blends old-fashioned banking principles with a contemporary tech edge, enabling him to offer unparalleled personal service. Oscar is also a Nationally Qualified athlete in the Men's Physique category. With his shown dedication to both fitness and finance, he is a true representative of the phrase "How you do something, is how you do everything". In this episode, Oscar explains his role in Private Money Lending, and describes some of the parallels between competing in a bodybuilding competition and being successful in life. - Oscar: Instagram: LinkedIn: - Danielle: Instagram: eMail: - Derek: - Behind Bodybuilding on IG: - Discounts: True Nutrition (Discount applied with link): - Directional Force (Code: Danielle, 15% off plus free shipping): - Upside: Cash back on gas and other errands! Click to get an extra 15¢/gal bonus the first time you make a purchase: - Nutrex (Code: Danielle): - Alpen Organics (Discount Applied with Link): - Mega Fit Meals (Discount Applied with Link): - Amino Asylum (Discount Code “Danielle”) - 01:15 How Oscar started competing 03:12 How Oscar got into finance 04:50 What is Private Money Lending? 08:25 Having the mindset and discipline can make you go far in any field 11:15 Why building a team is important 13:10 Making a plan with the end in mind and "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People": 22:22 "Take the right action steps and the results wiill follow" 23:01 Disecting the action steps in a fitness or business goal 25:00 Maintaining mental health before physical health 27:45 Being a role model for your children 28:47 Being smart with WHO you invest your time with, to create balance in life 31:57 Putting yourself in check 33:25 "I don't come from money" 36:22 How perceived negative situations can build your character 38:45 Turning fear to fuel 41:45 "Rich Dad, Poor Dad": 43:05 "I was meant for something greater" - learning to change a lacking mindset, to one of success 51:30 Raising strong kids who will take risks 57:20 Recovering after a "big mistake" 58:25 Continuing in the face of no results, then analyze, then make changes /episode/index/show/4a295b08-191e-4c10-8087-618209127239/id/29207063

9: TRT, PCT and More 12/16/2023

9: TRT, PCT and More John Thomas has been lifting weights for fifteen years. He did his first bodybuilding show in 2014 and has been an online fitness coach who was worked with over 200 individuals with highly customized plans. In this episode, John and Derek talk about their personal experience with TRT and other compounds, as well as a proper Post Cycle Therapy. Disclaimer: This podcast discusses topics that may be sensitive for some listeners. We also dive into subjects that may be illegal in your area. This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only and should NOT be used as medical advice. Always consult with your doctor and research the laws in your area before starting any sort of regimine. - John: Instagram: Facebook: Website: Shrooms (Discount Code: BodybuildingVegan): LinkTree: - Danielle: Instagram: eMail: - Derek: - Behind Bodybuilding on IG: - Discounts: True Nutrition (Discount applied with link): - Directional Force (Code: Danielle, 15% off plus free shipping): - Upside: Cash back on gas and other errands! Click to get an extra 15¢/gal bonus the first time you make a purchase: - Nutrex (Code: Danielle): - Alpen Organics (Discount Applied with Link): - Mega Fit Meals (Discount Applied with Link): - Amino Asylum (Discount Code “Danielle”) - 00:16 Directional Force - Use code "Danielle" at 00:48 Intro 02:00 Post-show blues 02:32 Feedback from John's last show 06:00 John's experience with having a coach vs not having a coach 09:30 "You gotta do everything!" 11:01 What does post-show therapy look like? 20:01 The importance of cardio, year-round 21:20 How to add extra carbs or calories to your day 29:02 When to do bloodwork 30:47 Other medical tests to consider as an athlete 32:25 Bodybuilding isn't healthy, but how can we combat some of the negative effects? 33:10 Natural vitamins and supplements that encourage health 47:50 Leveraging health while on gear 57:18 Contest Prep catered to each client, individually 1:04:10 You can do things "smarter" 1:09:03 Steroids are vegan 1:09:20 Pharmacy-grade vs UGL /episode/index/show/4a295b08-191e-4c10-8087-618209127239/id/29099023

8: Miss Meatless Muscle 12/09/2023

8: Miss Meatless Muscle Brooke Sellers, AKA "Miss Meatless Muscle" started her online coaching business in 2020, and was able to quit her 9-5 job within three months of starting! She has now helped over 400 women achieve their fitness goals since starting her business. Brooke has been vegan for over 6 years now, and has won two 1st Place medals at her first show, and has fallen in love with the sport ever since. Her goal is to show people what vegans can do, while also not shoving it down people’s throats. Her goal is to represent veganism in a positive, uplifting way. In this episode, Brooke talks about navigating Prep for her shows, while staying on a vegan diet. We also talk about the health implications of bodybuilding (both mental, and physical), including hormone imbalances and gut issues such as SIBO. Brooke: Instagram: YouTube: @missmeatlessmuscle Website: Danielle: Instagram: eMail: - Behind Bodybuilding on IG: - Discounts: True Nutrition (Discount applied with link): - Directional Force (Code: Danielle, 15% off plus free shipping): - Upside: Cash back on gas and other errands! Click to get an extra 15¢/gal bonus the first time you make a purchase: - Nutrex (Code: Danielle): - Alpen Organics (Discount Applied with Link): - Mega Fit Meals (Discount Applied with Link): - Amino Asylum (Discount Code “Danielle”) - 00:16 Amino Asylum 00:36 Intro 01:15 How Brooke got started, and what her childhood looked like 01:55 Growing up in the South, and the bad habits she developed 06:14 What got you into competing? 07:04 Emotional stress and competition motivation 09:15 What it's like backstage 11:05 Why did you go vegan? 12:30 The disadvantages of being vegan as a bodybuilder 13:24 Finding vegan proteins with little to no carbohydrates 14:30 What Brooke's Southern diet looked like, prior to going vegan 16:11 Eating too little calories can lead to resisting fat loss 18:30 Testosterone, hormones, and Optimal Reference Ranges 20:35 Brooke's coaching 22:04 Why Danielle enjoys coaching competitors 24:23 What are some of the biggest misconceptions of a vegan diet? 27:07 Morinaga Tofu: 27:55 Navigating food allergies while being vegan 30:05 True Nutrition Pea Protein Isolate (discount with link above) 31:32 Gut issues as a bodybuilder 34:42 SIBO - Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth 36:40 Organic, non-GMO foods, and FODMAPs 44:40 Getting bloodwork, and the unfortunate response of most doctors 47:48 The medical industry is a business 49:24 CSID - Congenital Sucrase/Isomaltase Defficiency 51:34 When's your next show? 56:00 What should a potential client have prepared before starting coaching? 56:50 Getting a hold of Brooke /episode/index/show/4a295b08-191e-4c10-8087-618209127239/id/28991003

7: Illusions by Aggie 12/02/2023

7: Illusions by Aggie Aggie Garcia of "Illusions by Aggie" makes custom competition and posing suits from start to finish. She has been in business since 1990 doing costuming, and has been making suits since 2007. Aggie not only designs and creates suits from scratch, but she allows competitors to create their own designs as well as choose their fabric, rhinestone color, connectors, and more! She works with competitors of any budget; from simple "Starter Suits", to complex Olympia Suits, Aggie can create a design for any budget! Aggie: Instagram: Website: Cell Phone: 858-735-6962 Danielle: Instagram: eMail: - Derek: - Behind Bodybuilding on IG: - Discounts: True Nutrition (Discount applied with link): - Directional Force (Code: Danielle, 15% off plus free shipping): - Upside: Cash back on gas and other errands! Click to get an extra 15¢/gal bonus the first time you make a purchase: - Nutrex (Code: Danielle): - Alpen Organics (Discount Applied with Link): - Mega Fit Meals (Discount Applied with Link): - Amino Asylum (Discount Code “Danielle”) - 01:15 My first suit by Aggie 02:30 How Aggie started 05:45 How many suits have you made? 06:20 Custom designs and intricate patterns 07:15 The process of creating a suit, start to finish 11:01 Is there a difference in the cuts between the different divisions? 12:12 Making alterations after a suit is done 13:50 More about the differences between divisions 14:30 How suit styles have changed over the years 14:52 Why the cut is important 16:00 What's a "practice suit" and why should someone get one? 18:35 Putting one stone on at a time, and picking the colors of the stones 21:01 Working with your budget 22:09 The cost of suits depending on what goes into it 24:19 How soon before a show should someone place an order? 25:43 Other big corporate brands, and how they differ 28:17 Top quality Austrian crystals (we can't legally name drop) 34:01 "When I do it myself, I'm accountable." 34:31 How to order, or get a hold of Aggie 37:10 "You've got a whole team behind you!" /episode/index/show/4a295b08-191e-4c10-8087-618209127239/id/28878328

6: Steroids for Women 11/25/2023

5: Life after Brain Cancer 11/18/2023

5: Life after Brain Cancer This episode is not completely aligned with "bodybuilding", per se, but still follows the same path of determination, hard work and resilience, along with health and fitness. Less than two months before recording this episode, Sam Hawley was diagnosed with Stage 4 Brain Cancer and a tumor removed from his brain! And get this, he won the Men’s Southeast North Carolina Championship and got 2nd place in the Men’s ESA East Coast Championships! Sam's not done yet; He has signed up for two more upcoming Half-Marathons, and plans to follow those with a full marathon, a 50k, then a Half Ultra Marathon by next year. In this episode, Sam describes what became his driving force in his medical recovery, and how he turned this seemingly devastating diagnosis to a blessing to help others! Sam: Instagram: The Warrior's Path 5K: Zero Gravity: Smokey Seas: - Danielle: Instagram: eMail: - Derek: - Behind Bodybuilding on IG: - Discounts: True Nutrition (Discount applied with link): - Directional Force (Code: Danielle, 15% off plus free shipping): - Upside: Cash back on gas and other errands! Click to get an extra 15¢/gal bonus the first time you make a purchase: - Nutrex (Code: Danielle): - Alpen Organics (Discount Applied with Link): - Mega Fit Meals (Discount Applied with Link): - Amino Asylum (Discount Code “Danielle”) - 00:16 True Nutrition 01:30 Intro to Sam 02:50 Sports in early life 05:20 Dreaming BIG 06:40 Life before cancer 07:30 Alcoholism and getting sober 10:29 Leading up to the brain cancer diagnosis 11:15 Sam's seizure 12:24 Tumor discovery 14:07 What did I do to cause this? 15:21 Cancer treatment begins 16:36 Faith as a driving force, and feeling the presence of God 19:49 Waking up after brain surgery 23:11 Enhanced minset = enhanced recovery 24:00 Getting into a positive mindset after trauma 25:14 Creating motivation to move forward, even when it's hard 28:01 Running and Sam's first half-marathon 30:19 Giving back and inspiring others 33:56 Sam's purpose 34:58 Life after cancer 35:50 Choosing life over depression 39:10 Zero Gravity and Smokey Seas 39:43 The Warrior's Path 5K /episode/index/show/4a295b08-191e-4c10-8087-618209127239/id/28677913

4: Overcoming Adversity 11/11/2023

4: Overcoming Adversity Shauna Perry is currently a Registered Nurse in the ICU and ER. In 2004, she switched her focus from pre-med to a degree in health and exercise kinesiology. She began powerlifting in 2010, and bodybuilding in 2012. Shauna competed in 2013 in the Women's Physique category, then in 2018, she hit 230 pounds. After an intense amount of hard work, she stepped on stage again in 2023 at the Phoenix Iron Games, followed by USA's and North Americans. In this episode, Shauna shares some of her struggles she experienced along her journey, and how she was able to conquer her goals to get on stage again! Shauna: Instagram: Danielle: Instagram: eMail: Website: - Discounts: Directional Force (Code: Danielle, 15% off plus free shipping): - True Nutrition (Discount applied with link): - Nutrex (Code: Danielle): - Alpen Organics (Discount Applied with Link): - Mega Fit Meals (Discount Applied with Link): - Amino Asylum (Discount Code “Danielle”) - 00:38 Disclaimer 00:54 Directional Force 01:32 Introducing Shauna 02:45 Backstage at a show 04:01 Powerlifting 04:48 Exerise Physiology 05:06 Kinesiology 05:42 Personal Trainer 06:10 Nursing Degree 06:50 Graducate Degree (in progress) 07:05 A focus on mental health 07:53 Powerlifting and strength training as a base for bodybuilding 08:48 Powerlifting vs bodybuilding training 10:55 How Shauna got into bodybuilding 11:38 Childhood experiences 12:30 How Shauna chose Women's Physique over Bodybuilding or Figure 13:18 Overcoming the fear of a first show 15:40 Nursing Degree 16:35 Dealing with the stress of oth people's words 17:06 Binging post-show 18:25 Weight fluctuations 19:16 Using weight gain as a way to "run away" 20:15 The turning point from weight gain to eventually stepping on stage again 24:02 Stress and GI issues 26:13 "I'm done with food" 27:04 Keto 28:51 Coming back to bodybuilding 30:28 You need carbs to grow 31:24 Qualifying for Nationals 33:01 Taking a break, and doing back-to-back shows 34:40 Mental health and coming back on stage 36:23 Meditation and self-care 40:48 "What Now?" - The post-show blues 42:42 Eating disorders and body dysmorphia 45:29 Nutritional Coaching; attacking health from the foundation 47:50 The importance of posing /episode/index/show/4a295b08-191e-4c10-8087-618209127239/id/28577678

3: The Bodybuilding Vegan 11/04/2023

3: The Bodybuilding Vegan John Thomas has been vegan for 17 years and has been lifting weights for 15. He did his first bodybuilding show in 2014 and has been an online fitness coach who has worked with over 200 individuals with highly customized plans. His next show is on November 11th, 2023, which will put him in a step towards his goal of being the first fully vegan IFBB Pro Bodybuilder in the Men's Open Bodybuilding category. In this episode, John talks about the differences between animal and plant-based protein sources, the importance of bloodwork (vegan or not), the cost of being a bodybuilder, and so much more! He also dives into his experience with microdosing (link below for a discount), how to prepare for your first show, and his personalized coaching plans. John: Instagram: Facebook: Website: Shrooms (Discount Code: BodybuildingVegan): LinkTree: Danielle: Instagram: eMail: Website: Derek: Behind Bodybuilding on IG: - Discounts: True Nutrition (Discount applied with link): - Upside: Cash back on gas and other errands! Click to get an extra 15¢/gal bonus the first time you make a purchase: - Nutrex (Code: Danielle): - Alpen Organics (Discount Applied with Link): - Mega Fit Meals (Discount Applied with Link): - Amino Asylum (Discount Code “Danielle”) - 00:38 Disclaimer 00:54 Amino Asylum 1:15 Introducing John 3:05 John's IFBB Pro goal 4:35 What is "vegan"? 5:41 Vegan vs Plant-Based 9:09 "You can't be a bodybuilder as a vegan!" 9:48 Whst do you eat? - Primary protein and carb sources 16:31 Can anybody build a "bodybuilder's physique" being vegan? 18:32 Bloodwork and performance 19:56 How protein is utilized by the body to build muscle 22:32 Bodybuilding is not healthy 24:30 The cost of eating like a bodybuilder 26:36 PEDs (Performance Enhancing Drugs) 27:32 Steroids are vegan 28:04 Starting your first cycle 28:29 Everything you need to do BEFORE considering steroids 30:50 Steroids for women; should you start with Anavar? 31:42 Non-steroidal compounds for women 32:51 Testosterone and SARMs 34:15 Bloodwork 39:10 The mental side of getting off steroids 43:01 Mushrooms and microdosing 54:33 John's coaching style; Competitors vs Lifestyle Clients 55:40 Proper off-season 1:03:10 Going to watch a show before competing in a show 1:07:04 Where to find John online /episode/index/show/4a295b08-191e-4c10-8087-618209127239/id/28469408

2: Coaching by Drake 10/24/2023

2: Coaching by Drake Tony Drake was 255 pounds at only 12 years old, which led to bullying, teasing and trouble from gangs and subsequently, a loss of confidence. At 21, Tony hit 335 pounds and 40% body fat. With the help of his brother Dorian, this marked the turning point of his success story. A few years later, Tony proceeded to pursue his childhood dream of being a professional wrestler, and was told he was too overweight to ever be successful. This sparked the next phase of Tony's journey, inspiring him to lose another 80 pounds over the next year, and ultimately getting him a place in the WWE. After wrestling in Japan and Mexico for the WWE, as well as being featured on MTV and conquering his biggest goals, Tony hit another rock bottom, which led to a dark space of depression and thoughts of suicide. Over his journey of ups and downs, and realizing he had to be something better for his wife and daughter, Tony was introduced to Intermittent Fasting, which led to even more fat loss. Today, Tony fuels his coaching business not only in physical health and fitness, but in lifestyle as well, by relating to others and helping them conquer their own goals. Tony: Instagram: TikTok: Twitter: Facebook: YouTube: LinkedIn: Website: Danielle: Instagram: eMail: - Discounts: True Nutrition (Discount applied with link): Nutrex (Code: Danielle): Alpen Organics (Discount Applied with Link): Mega Fit Meals (Discount Applied with Link): Amino Asylum (Discount Code “Danielle”) - 00:38 Disclaimer 00:54 Amino Asylum 01:11 Intro to Tony's story 02:02 Tony's childhood experience 05:15 Food worship vs. his brother Dorian's influence 05:59 The health implications of Tony's obesity 06:30 Tony's turning point, after hitting 335 pounds at 21 years old 07:30 The "reality check" with professional wrestling 09:18 How bullying can lead to either depression or success 09:35 "You'll never make it in life!" 10:30 Turning "Rock Bottom" into a thriving mindset 11:30 Hitting rock bottom again, later in life 14:16 Tony's dreams coming true in the WWE and WWF 15:53 "What did it take for me to stand in the same place as 'my idols'?" 16:15 Changing the victim mentality to a winning mentality 20:01 Fat to Fit, to Fat to "Changed my Life" 20:20 Getting comfortable after wrestling, and reaching over 300 pounds 22:10 Keeping the drive: Creating new goals after current goals have been accomplished 23:00 "Do you miss it?" 25:31 Translating the drive in wrestling to coaching others and supporing his family 27:02 Intermittent Fasting and losing another 62 pounds 27:42 What is Intermittent Fasting? 28:32 How to properly fast, and avoid mistakes 30:36 Benefits of IF 33:35 Using body fat for energy rather than consumed calories 36:01 Genetics play a part 39:20 The side effects of prescription weight-loss pills 41:04 How to combat boredom eating 44:10 How to get started with IF; finding your purpose, rather than simply existing 47:42 Coaching by Drake 51:20 Forget the number on the scale 57:12 Don't hold in the pain /episode/index/show/4a295b08-191e-4c10-8087-618209127239/id/28410755

1: Meet Derek and Danielle 10/22/2023

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