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  • KYLA DICKERSON- Fit Model Pro

    KYLA DICKERSON- Fit Model Pro
    May 15 2026
    Celeste interviewed Kyla Dickerson, an IFBB fit model pro, coach, and posing specialist who has competed in 28 marathons and is redefining strength and confidence for women over 40 in bodybuilding. Kyla shared how her late mother instilled visualization techniques in her at a young age, including a specific example of learning to do a back dive, which became a foundation for her approach to achieving goals. The conversation touched on Kyla's pre-competition rituals and her mother's belief in visualization and manifestation, which Kyla described as key to her success across various endeavors including marathons and pageants. Personal Philosophy and Career Support Kyla shared her personal philosophy of staying true to herself regardless of her surroundings, inspired by her mother's advice to "live like it's your last day." She discussed how her husband supports her career as an athlete and IPV fitness model, with him encouraging her to focus on helping women over 40 feel better in their bodies and minds. Kyla expressed gratitude for her husband's support and mentioned her regret about not taking a photo with him after receiving her pro card at her first competition. Kyla's First Pro Show Victory Kyla shared her experience winning her first pro show, describing the challenging journey to Pittsburgh Nationals where she faced multiple obstacles including weather delays, flight changes, and her husband getting sick. Despite these difficulties, Kyla and a fellow competitor who was also traveling to the show managed to find accommodations and workout facilities. When Kyla won the pro card, she was genuinely surprised as she had been discouraged by her previous bikini competition experiences and had initially planned not to compete at all that year. Fit Model Competition Experience Kyla shared her experience competing in her first professional fit model show, where she placed 5th in the Masters division. She discussed the unique aspects of fit model competitions, including the unpredictability of placements and the opportunity to connect with other competitors. Kyla expressed her preference for competing in the Masters category and shared feedback about her performance, including suggestions for improvement. She also mentioned plans to discuss concerns about the treatment of the Masters division compared to Open division on a podcast. Masters vs Open Division Disparities Kyla expressed concerns about discrepancies in prize money and placement recognition between Masters and Open divisions at a competition. She noted that Masters competitors were not charged to compete but questioned why they received different treatment in terms of prize money and placement recognition compared to Open competitors. Kyla emphasized the need for equal treatment between divisions, particularly highlighting the challenges faced by older competitors in the Masters division. Physique Competition Division Strategies Kyla and Celeste discussed the challenges and strategies in competitive physique shows, particularly focusing on the differences between the Masters and Open divisions. They explored how placement in one division might affect competitors' performance in the other, with Celeste suggesting that going first in the Open division could be advantageous. Kyla emphasized the importance of not letting placement define an athlete's future in the sport and highlighted the success of pro show winners who embody the fit model look. The conversation also touched on the inspiring presence of older competitors and Kyla's mission to empower women over 40 through her achievements and story of discipline in the sport. Coaching for Women Over 40 Kyla discussed her coaching approach for women over 40, emphasizing that sustainable transformation is possible without extreme measures. She shared personal experiences with body dysmorphia and how running helped her cope with challenges in her first marriage and her mother's illness. Kyla explained that her motivation in bodybuilding comes from wanting her mother to have experienced the joy of fitness, as her mother was unable to participate due to health issues. Mother's Inspiration in Fitness Career Kyla shared how her late mother Darla inspired her fitness career, particularly after her mother's passing when Kyla became a group fitness instructor. She described how her mother's resilience during her final illness, including continuing to find joy despite severe pain and broken bones, motivated Kyla to push through her own challenges during marathon training. Kyla emphasized the importance of cherishing time with loved ones and not taking moments together for granted. Loss and Memory Preservation Discussion Celeste and Kyla discussed their experiences with loss and how they carry their loved ones' memories forward. Kyla shared how she connects with her mother and brother through meaningful symbols and experiences, including the significance of the number 444. They also discussed Kyla's role as a ...
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    1 ora e 27 min
  • EMILY CHANEL- Fit Model

    EMILY CHANEL- Fit Model
    May 8 2026

    Celeste hosted Fit Model Pro Champion Emily Chanel, who shared her inspirational journey from military service and depression to becoming the first-ever Fit Model Pro and Olympia qualifier. The discussion centered on how bodybuilding transformed her mental health, how she balances multiple roles as a mother, counselor, and athlete, and how she promotes growth within the emerging Fit Model division. Emily emphasized resilience, authenticity, and mental discipline as the keys to success. She also discussed her relationship with her fiancé Stan, who helped her stay natural and grounded in the sport, and her passion for guiding new competitors through posing and presentation coaching.

    Key Discussion Topics

    1. Career and Fit Model Division Leadership

    • Emily is the first-ever Fit Model Pro Champion and inaugural Olympia qualifier.

    • Competed since 2021; upcoming shows:New York Pro and Pittsburgh Pro, both used to gain Olympia panel feedback before the Olympia.

    • Sees her role as helping define and promote the Fit Model division, encouraging more women to join through YouTube vlogs, posing clinics, and direct outreach.

    2. Mental Health and Bodybuilding Connection

    • Military veteran andmental health counselor specializing in addiction.

    • Uses principles likeresilience, breath control, and disciplineto stay grounded during prep.

    • Bodybuilding initially helped her recover fromdepression and traumaduring her divorce and single motherhood.

    3. Motherhood and Balance

    • Raises two children; attributes patience, consistency, and routine learned from parenting to her bodybuilding success.

    • Being active sets a healthy example for her kids, teaching self‑care, structure, and resilience.

    4. Relationship and Support System

    • Fiancé Stan, a seasoned Olympian, influenced her mindset, helping her recognize bodybuilding's artistry and importance of staying natural.

    • They balance one another—Emily adds fun and flexibility, while Stan provides focus and discipline.

    5. Coaching and Professional Identity

    • Runs posing sessions emphasizing confidence, stage presence, and mental readiness.

    • Differentiates between being a counselor and a posing coach to keep professional boundaries clear.

    • Uses motivational interviewing techniques to boost clients' self‑belief and composure.

    6. Personal Philosophy and Advice

    • Advocates forpatience, routine, community, and gratitude.

    • Advises new competitors to enjoy the process and surround themselves with positive influences.

    • For aspiring pros: practice resilience, learn from feedback, and act "as a pro" before earning the title.

    Highlights

    • Journey Origin:Began lifting post‑divorce to combat depression; found purpose in bodybuilding.

    • Professional Cross‑Over:Incorporates counseling skills—resilience and mindfulness—into athletic coaching.

    • Representation:Leading advocate for Fit Model division's legitimacy and accessibility.

    • Quote Insight:"Bodybuilding isn't just physical building; it's mental, emotional, and life‑building."

    Source Note:This summary is based on information from a recorded podcast interview. Other related materials or updates may exist beyond this meeting.

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    https://www.instagram.com/emilychanell/

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    1 ora e 21 min
  • KAYLA TRULUCK- Fit Model Pro

    KAYLA TRULUCK- Fit Model Pro
    May 1 2026
    Celeste Rains-Turk interviewed newly crowned IFBB Fit Model Pro Kayla Truluck about her unique journey from bikini competition to becoming one of the first ten IFBB fit model pros. The conversation explored Kayla's competition experiences, faith, career as a nurse practitioner, personal life, and her holistic approach to bodybuilding. Kayla shared insights on training adaptations for the fit model division, refeed strategies, mindset, faith practices, and balancing her competitive goals with her healthcare career and personal life. They also discussed her upcoming pro debut, community involvement, and encouragement for other competitors. Key Discussion Topics 1. Transition to Fit Model Division Kayla switched from bikini to fit model only 6–8 weeks before her show, prompted by her coach and curiosity about the new category. She stopped training shoulders to adapt her physique, found the posing moderately different, and achieved early success by winning the Peach Classic and earning her pro card at Junior Nationals. 2. Competition Experiences & Preparation Preparing for her pro debut at St. Pete Pro in June 2026, with Tampa Pro planned a month later. Prefers a slower, sustainable prep style emphasizing refeeds (5–6 to date). Refeeds consist mainly of chicken sandwiches and fries, controlled with familiar condiments, occasionally including a cookie. 3. Mindset, Nervousness & Stage Rituals Uses prayer and mental cues from her posing coach to stay grounded and calm on stage. Keeps a lighthearted, sociable attitude backstage to manage nerves. 4. Balancing Career & Fitness Works full-time as a nurse practitioner performing pre-employment and VA disability exams. Finds fulfillment in helping veterans and building patient relationships. Prefers maintaining a career outside fitness to avoid burnout and keep perspective. 5. Faith and Personal Growth Practices daily devotionals and Bible reading; participates in a yearly plan and weekly devotional with her husband. Faith helped her navigate divorce and rediscover strength and purpose before meeting her current husband. 6. Personal Life and Faith Journey Met her husband serendipitously on a Southwest flight; they connected instantly and view it as a "God moment." Reflected on redemption after a challenging first marriage, citing faith as central to her healing and renewed joy. 7. Community, Volunteering, & Work-Life Balance Volunteers teaching young children at church, finding joy and purpose in service despite exhaustion. Maintains early morning workout routines, structured meal prep, and quiet time for reflection. 8. Humor and Behind-the-Scenes Moments Shared lighthearted competition stories including nearly missing stage call due to "nervous poops" after coffee and waking up with tan handprints. Emphasized that competing "isn't glamorous behind the scenes." Key Takeaways & Advice For New Competitors: Join the bodybuilding community early and find a supportive, experienced coach. Learn about nutrition, posing, and training before stepping on stage. Approach the process with patience—don't rush competition readiness. For Those on the Road to Pro: Trust the process and your coach. Focus on personal growth, not just winning. Celebrate each phase, knowing success unfolds according to God's plan. Source Note:This summary is based on multiple meeting transcripts from a recorded podcast interview between Celeste Rains-Turk and Kayla Truluck. Additional related materials may exist beyond those included here. CONNECT WITH KAYLA: https://www.instagram.com/kaylafitpro/ CONNECT WITH CELESTE: Website:http://www.celestial.fit Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ All Links:http://www.celestial.fit/links.html
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    1 ora e 20 min
  • BROOKLYN GOODSELL- FIT MODEL; Mental Game of Transitioning To Fit Model, Postpartum Depression and Prep, Hormone Red Flags, Deeper Meanings

    BROOKLYN GOODSELL- FIT MODEL; Mental Game of Transitioning To Fit Model, Postpartum Depression and Prep, Hormone Red Flags, Deeper Meanings
    Apr 17 2026

    In today's episode, I sit down with IFBB Fit Model Pro Brooklyn Goodsell, a mom and founder of Fierce Queen Fitness. She started competing in 2013 and competed on and off through 2017 before stepping away to have her son in 2018. She returned to the stage when he was 13 months old, placing 4th at the Idaho Cup while navigating postpartum depression and building her business. Over the years, she competed at the national level across multiple seasons before transitioning into the Fit Model division in 2025. She earned her Pro card at the 2025 Amateur Olympia where she placed first.

    TOPICS COVERED

    -Mental side of competing and having a good headspace

    -almost quitting competing

    -having support

    -identity outside of competing

    -therapy and getting help

    -PCOS and hormone issues

    CONNECT WITH CELESTE:

    Website: http://www.celestial.fit

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/

    All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html

    CONNECT WITH BROOKLYN:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brooklyn_ifbbfitmodel/

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    4:58 the emotional side of competing

    7:35 lead up to Pro card win

    19:39 keeping up hope

    16:20 shifting look of bikini

    33:41 the feeling of winning her Pro card

    37:53 returning to stage postpartum

    43:45 healing through fitness

    49:15 the importance of therapy

    52:43 being a coach and starting a business

    59:32 insight for women

    64:44 prepping for her Pro debut

    68:40 having a family that competes

    74:00 advice for competitors

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  • KAMILIA WOOLSEY; Self-Doubt's Silver Lining, Making Your Kids Proud, Home Cleaning in St.George, Consistent Effort

    KAMILIA WOOLSEY; Self-Doubt's Silver Lining, Making Your Kids Proud, Home Cleaning in St.George, Consistent Effort
    Feb 20 2026

    In today's episode, I sit down with Kamilia Woosley, an IFBB Pro, business owner, and moto mom who opens up about the fast rise to her Pro card and the self-doubt that followed her every step of the way. After starting in 2023, stepping away, and returning in 2025 to win both Open and Novice before earning her Pro card at USAs, Kamilia is now preparing for her Pro debut and sharing the unfiltered reality behind the title. We talk about balancing motherhood, business ownership, ambition, and anxiety while still pushing for more.

    This conversation is about chasing big goals while learning to quiet the voice that says you are not enough, and doing it in a way that sets an example for your family.

    TOPICS COVERED

    -overcoming anxiety

    -the road to Pro

    -doubting yourself

    -striving for more

    -setting an example for your kids

    -setting boundaries and expectations

    CONNECT WITH CELESTE:

    Website: http://www.celestial.fit

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    CONNECT WITH KAMILIA:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kamilialeigh.ifbbpro/

    Cleaning: https://www.instagram.com/pristineshine.cleaning/

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    6:29 getting into bodybuilding

    13:36 plans for a Pro card

    15:53 overcoming self-doubt

    18:45 trajectory for bikini and fit model

    21:58 prepping for a Pro debut

    29:23 bodybuilding and family life

    35:34 dealing with mom guilt

    38:48 structuring your days

    46:12 running a cleaning business

    54:59 advice for competitors

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    1 ora e 1 min
  • MESHAYA KEATON; Facing the Fear, Scale Fluctuations, Pride in Progress, Resiliency through Injury

    MESHAYA KEATON; Facing the Fear, Scale Fluctuations, Pride in Progress, Resiliency through Injury
    Feb 13 2026

    In today's episode, I sit down with IFBB Pro Meshaya Keaton, a natural competitor with a background in Exercise Science and Psychology. Meshaya has been competing since 2017 and earned her Pro card at North Americans in 2019. We talk about the mental side of the sport, learning from past shows, and building resilience through both success and disappointment. Her passion for fitness and mental health shines through in this conversation, especially as she shares how competing helped shape her identity and long term goals.

    TOPICS COVERED

    -mental health and bodybuilding

    -how she found the sport

    -learning from past show experiences

    -facing fear and building resiliency

    -competing as a natural athlete

    -passion for fitness and growth

    CONNECT WITH CELESTE:

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    CONNECT WITH MESHAYA:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/live4themoment_ifbbpro/

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    3:55 approaching mental health

    7:18 finding body building

    12:36 having a support system

    19:05 a passion for health and fitness

    22:03 progression in the off season

    25:00 the truth about macros

    31:07 changes to becoming a Pro

    36:50 working towards feedback

    45:16 dealing with disappointing placing

    53:12 building resiliency

    59:34 building for the future

    63:54 advice for competitors

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    1 ora e 10 min
  • MORGAN ELDRETT; PED Police Raid and Coming off of Enhancements, Identity Shift, Values Outside of Bodybuilding, Mindset Methods

    MORGAN ELDRETT; PED Police Raid and Coming off of Enhancements, Identity Shift, Values Outside of Bodybuilding, Mindset Methods
    Feb 6 2026

    In today's episode, I sit down with IFBB Pro Morgan Eldrett, host of the Mindset Lounge podcast and a coach who blends physique sport with mindset and high performance. Morgan started competing in 2022, earned her Pro card in 2023, and made her Pro debut in 2025. Since then, she has expanded her work beyond posing into mindset, training, nutrition, and performance coaching, helping ambitious athletes execute at a higher level.

    This conversation dives into identity, values, and what happens when your goals force you to re-evaluate the way you approach the sport. Morgan opens up about stepping away from PEDs, informed consent, and redefining success outside of bodybuilding, while still pursuing excellence.

    TOPICS COVERED

    -turning nerves into usable energy

    -defining your values inside and outside of the sport

    -expanding your identity beyond bodybuilding

    -informed consent and stepping away from PEDs

    -trusting yourself and doing things differently

    -daily mindset habits for high performance

    CONNECT WITH CELESTE:

    Website: http://www.celestial.fit

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    CONNECT WITH MORGAN:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    4:03 quick road to Pro

    8:20 having ambition to reach goals

    13:24 dating a bodybuilder

    18:43 expanding your identity

    25:45 knowing when you're aligned with your values

    29:20 PED usage and stopping them

    37:54 competing as a Pro without PEDs

    44:20 sharing her story

    51:45 changes after coming off PEDs

    60:07 educating others about PEDs

    69:11 community and leadership

    71:35 daily non-negotiables

    78:15 having a growth mindset

    87:10 advice for competitors

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    1 ora e 30 min
  • NAOMI JORDAN; Navigating the Fear of Starting, To Continue to Compete or Not?, Spiritual Gifts, Dental Hygiene

    NAOMI JORDAN; Navigating the Fear of Starting, To Continue to Compete or Not?, Spiritual Gifts, Dental Hygiene
    Jan 30 2026

    In today's episode, I sit down with IFBB Pro Naomi Jordan, a registered dental hygienist who found bodybuilding as both a creative outlet and a space for personal growth. She began training in the gym around 2013, stepped on stage for the first time in 2022, and earned her Pro card in 2023 at just her third show. Naomi shares her journey of navigating uncertainty, listening to her inner voice, and balancing faith, career, and competing at a high level.

    We talk about the fear of getting started, evolving your relationship with the sport, and how to decide whether continuing to compete aligns with your life and values. Naomi also opens up about competing after multiple knee surgeries, finding the right coach, and staying grounded in seasons of transition.

    TOPICS COVERED

    -Navigating uncertainty and seasons of transition

    -Listening to your inner voice and aligning choices with your goals

    -Competing against yourself, not others

    -Faith, spiritual gifts, and identity outside the sport

    -Balancing a demanding career with bodybuilding

    -Dental health and life as a hygienist

    -Using bodybuilding as a creative outlet

    CONNECT WITH CELESTE:

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    CONNECT WITH NAOMI:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naomii.jordann/

    TIME STAMPS

    1:00 introduction

    2:45 competing against yourself

    4:55 from soccer to bodybuilding

    9:45 red flags and finding the right coach

    12:41 multiple knee surgeries

    17:29 evolving relationship with competing

    20:30 being a woman of faith

    22:30 3rd place at her Pro debut

    31:12 feedback from Pro debut

    35:30 internal motivation versus identity

    41:28 being a dental hygienist

    56:25 balancing work on competing

    60:00 spiritual gifts

    66:12 bodybuilding as a creative outlet

    73:22 advice for competitors

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    1 ora e 17 min