161: POST-SHOW REALITIES & DEEP DIVE INTO THE RECOVERY PHASE

Welcome to episode 161 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! This week, we unpack a big weekend in natural bodybuilding with multiple show recaps, including ICN Nationals and the OCB, alongside updates on upcoming events and a deeper conversation on one of the most critical (but often overlooked) parts of the process: the recovery phase. Here’s what we cover: 🔹 BDU shirt update – Latest drop info and what’s coming next. 🔹 ICN Nationals recap – Highlights, standout athletes, and what we took away from the show. 🔹 ICN Season C date change – What this means for competitors planning their 2025. 🔹 OCB show recap 🔹 All things recovery phase – What it really takes to transition post-show physically and mentally, how to set up success, and common mistakes we see. If you’ve just come off stage or are heading into a reverse diet, this is an essential episode to ground your expectations and strategy for post-comp life. Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a five-star review, and share the episode to your IG story so we can repost. Stay serious about it, and we’ll catch you in the next one! Instagram Handles: Bodybuilding Down Under: https://www.instagram.com/bodybuildingdownunder/ Jack: https://www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/ Daniel C: https://www.instagram.com/daniel.chapelle/ Lawrence: https://www.instagram.com/general.muscle/ Daniel Y: https://www.instagram.com/dy.fit/