E. 71 Liana Giannamore: How To Balance Fitness, Business, and Mental Health Like an IFBB Pro

In this inspiring episode of the Self Selecting Podcast, I sit down with IFBB Pro Bikini competitor and Amore Athletics founder, Liana Giannamore. Liana shares her journey from turning pro in bodybuilding during the 2020 lockdown to balancing competition, coaching, and personal growth. The conversation dives into building stage presence, handling setbacks in competition, learning when to push versus when to rest, and transitioning from athlete to business owner. Liana opens up about mental resilience, overcoming post-show struggles, stress management, and why setting boundaries has been a game-changer for her health, career, and happiness.Whether you're a competitor, coach, entrepreneur, or someone striving for self-improvement, this episode is filled with valuable insights on discipline, confidence, and balance in fitness and life. Key Takeaways:- The Importance of Confidence & Stage Presence in Bikini Bodybuilding.- How to Handle Setbacks in Competition & Use Them to Your Advantage.- Understanding the Mental Toll of a Long Competition Season.- Why Post-Show Transitions Are Harder Than People Think.- The Reality of Extreme Dieting & Stress on the Body.- The Importance of Boundaries & Self-Care in Fitness & Business.- Why Investing in Mental Health & Emotional Growth is Just as Important as Physical Training. Timestamps:- [00:00 – 02:10] - Introduction & Meet Liana Giannamore – Background & journey into bodybuilding. - [02:11 – 05:30] - Turning Pro During the 2020 Lockdown – Training at home, adapting, and earning her IFBB pro card. - [05:31 – 08:45] - The Importance of Confidence & Stage Presence – How Liana developed her signature posing style. - [08:46 – 15:45] - Placing 15th at Her First Pro Show & Bouncing Back.- [15:46 – 19:30] Hitting Burnout & Knowing When to Take a Break.- [19:31 – 23:40] - The Post-Show Struggles No One Talks About – Dealing with identity loss & self-doubt. .- [23:41 – 28:00] - How Stress Wreaks Havoc on Your Body- [28:01 – 32:45] - Why Setting Boundaries Was a Game-Changer for Her Health.- [32:46 – 36:00] - Making the Hard Decision to Take a Full Year Off in 2025.- [36:01 – 40:15] - Building a Business While Competing – The evolution of Amore Athletics & her coaching philosophy. - [40:16 – 44:30] - How stress management changed her life. - [44:31 – 48:50] - Why Many Competitors Struggle With Identity After the Stage.- [48:51 – 52:10] - What She Wishes She Knew When She Started Competing.- [52:11 – 56:30] - Liana’s Advice for Athletes, Coaches & Entrepreneurs.- [56:31 – 59:40] - Final Thoughts & Where to Follow Liana.Links & Resources:Follow Liana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lianagianna_ifbbpro/?hl=enWork With Liana: https://form.jotform.com/242771414209050?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabufkQ95FLdg6AKCrRxmif0uCrCoN8SPPO4VCwUIT-NMThaofa69eLMmh0_aem_y7zAseoJ6UTjmUIkD5EsNQhttps://coryfit.com/⁠Coaching: Let's Chat⁠https://calendly.com/coryfit-coaching/15min⁠Consults: Book a Call⁠https://calendly.com/coryfit-coaching/one-time-consultationFor more content, follow along:⁠Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/cory_fit/⁠Patreon⁠: https://patreon.com/CoryFit?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink