{"podcast":{"title":"Confessions of a Bikini Pro","slug":"confessions-of-a-bikini-pro-68061","podcast_index_feed_id":68061,"rss_url":"https://confessionsofabikinipropodcast.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://www.celestial.fit/podcast","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/6/9/f/c/69fc683d7dde600216c3140a3186d450/podcast_logo_red_w_crown_and_db_2.png","author":"Celeste Rains-Turk","episode_count":443,"summary":"The Confessions of a Bikini Pro Podcast is the only place where IFBB bikini pros share their struggles, strategies, stories, insights, and advice in a real, raw, and vulnerable setting. ​ ​The goal of this podcast is to educate, inspire, and remind other competitors, athletes, or the every day gym goer that even the most elite professionals face hardships, health problems, mental obstacles, and other adversities. All show notes, time stamps, links, and information can be found on this page, just search the athlete you want to listen to in the alphabetized categories section or keep scrolling. ​Make sure to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast if you love it as much as we do so we can continue spreading the message to people worldwide! And be sure to follow @celestial_fit on instagram too for behind the scenes, sneak peeks, and more! Tag her and the guests in your posts and stories loving on the podcasts too! Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe so you never miss an episode!","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/confessions-of-a-bikini-pro-68061"},"episode":{"title":"ANDRIA BROWN- Fit Model Pro","slug":"andria-brown-fit-model-pro","published_at":"2026-05-22T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/confessions-of-a-bikini-pro-68061/andria-brown-fit-model-pro","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/confessions-of-a-bikini-pro-68061","url":"https://confessionsofabikinipropodcast.libsyn.com/andria-brown-fit-model-pro","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/confessionsofabikinipropodcast/ANDRIA_BROWN.mp3?dest-id=715831","summary":"Today's guest is Andria Brown, an IFBB Fit Model Pro, whose journey into bodybuilding is rooted in resilience, survival, and an unshakable belief that anything is possible. Originally from Roanoke, Virginia, she stepped out on her own at just 17 years old and has built her life from the ground up. Her story includes time in foster care, navigating abuse, and using athletics as both an escape and a path forward. From softball at a young age to football, track, and weightlifting, movement became more than just sport—it became a lifeline. Now, she's not only a professional athlete but also a coach dedicated to making fitness accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for those who may not otherwise have the resources. Her journey is raw, real, and deeply inspiring and today, we're diving into all of it. Andria's Background & Journey Personal History: Andrea overcame significant challenges including foster care, adoption, abuse, and homelessness to become an IFBB fit model pro Athletic Foundation: Competed in multiple sports including softball, ballet, volleyball, track and field, football, and weightlifting from a young age Education Path: Won a competitive Air Force scholarship, attended NC State for nuclear engineering, later switched to online college at Colorado State, currently pursuing registered dietitian certification Family Support: Brother Adam was instrumental in her survival and support; currently has a supportive partner of almost 4 years and his family Competition & Training Insights Upcoming Competition: Las Vegas Pro Natural show (6 days from recording date) - goal is to shake off nerves and get back on stage after winning pro card Prep Challenges: Started two new jobs and school during prep, hit a plateau at 136 pounds, took a 2-week break recommended…","meta_description":"Today's guest is Andria Brown, an IFBB Fit Model Pro, whose journey into bodybuilding is rooted in resilience, survival, and an unshakable belief that any…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4854,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/confessions-of-a-bikini-pro-68061/episodes/andria-brown-fit-model-pro/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/confessions-of-a-bikini-pro-68061/andria-brown-fit-model-pro.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}