# EP 81:IFBB Pro Laura Tarbell: Persevering Through Perimenopause as an Athlete, Twin Mama, & Covergirl

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Podcast: [Bikinis After Babies](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bikinis-after-babies-6701501)
Published: 2025-12-26T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

On this episode of Bikinis After Babies, we are joined by IFBB Bikini Pro Laura Tarbell, who is a functional nutrition coach and prep coach who has been competing for 18 years!! Laura is not only a mother to two sets of twins—yes, four kids—but she is also a magazine cover girl and contributing author at Strong Fitness Magazine. After taking a break from the stage to start her family, Laura returned in 2017 and earned her pro card 3 years later at North Americans in 2020. She achieved her first pro win at the Hurricane Pro this year and as an elite athlete in her 40s, she is living proof that your best chapters don’t end—they evolve. Laura is passionate about helping women reclaim their bodies, their confidence, and their ambition—especially in midlife—showing that motherhood, aging, and elite performance are not limitations, but fuel. Laura shares her inspiring journey from fitness model to competitive bikini competitor to coach, and how her challenges early on in her journey revealed the importance of functional health and nutrition for wellness and longevity in the sport. Laura shares her tips and tricks for balancing family life and her competition endeavors as a professional athlete, the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing self care as well as the role of peptides in supporting health and performance. Laura's insights provide valuable guidance for women looking to reclaim their confidence and health in midlife. We hope that you enjoyed this episode and if so, we would LOVE it if you would rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how this podcast has helped you 💕 We’d also love to hear from you about future topics you would like us to discuss so please leave us a comment or reach out to us with your questions and suggestions! Contact today’s guest: IF…

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