# Ep 94: When Life Doesn't Go According to Plan and the Setbacks That Shape Us

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Podcast: [Bikinis After Babies](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bikinis-after-babies-6701501)
Published: 2026-06-26T09:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1876

## Resource

In this episode of Bikinis After Babies , Mandy dives deeper and opens up about a journey she never expected to take. From dreaming of a large family and navigating the heartbreak of infertility and IVF, to finding healing through fitness, bodybuilding, and personal growth, Mandy shares how some of life's greatest setbacks can completely reshape the path we're on. She reflects on the grief of letting go of the future she had imagined and the lessons she learned while rebuilding a life she never planned for. Whether you're facing disappointment, loss, a major life transition, or simply struggling with a reality that looks different than what you envisioned, this conversation is a reminder that setbacks do not define us they shape us. Mandy discusses the mindset shifts, habits, and self-care practices that helped her move forward, find purpose in the detour, and become stronger through adversity. This episode is an honest look at resilience, acceptance, and learning to embrace the life that's waiting for you on the other side of Plan A. In this episode, we are also revealing how our individual preps are going and sharing an exclusive sneak peek into upcoming competitions and team updates! 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! About Momshell Method Fitness: Ready to embark on your fitness journey? We would love to help you reach any fitness goal from losing the baby weight to crushing your competition goals! Follow this link to schedule a discovery call with one of our team members and learn how…

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