{"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":"KAYLA TRULUCK- Fit Model Pro","slug":"kayla-truluck-fit-model-pro","published_at":"2026-05-01T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/confessions-of-a-bikini-pro-68061/kayla-truluck-fit-model-pro","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/confessions-of-a-bikini-pro-68061","url":"https://confessionsofabikinipropodcast.libsyn.com/kayla-truluck-fit-model-pro-training-impact-of-first-prep-passion-outside-of-the-industry-family-planning-faithful-journey","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/confessionsofabikinipropodcast/kayla_t_fit_model.mp3?dest-id=715831","summary":"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 fit…","meta_description":"Celeste Rains-Turk interviewed newly crowned IFBB Fit Model Pro Kayla Truluck about her unique journey from bikini competition to becoming one of the firs…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4819,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/confessions-of-a-bikini-pro-68061/episodes/kayla-truluck-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/kayla-truluck-fit-model-pro.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}