Ep. 44: "You can't skip the journey" - Alysha Welch on The Power of Mindset in Bodybuilding

In this episode of the Comp Closet podcast, host Sarah Moore interviews Alysha Welch, an FMG Bikini athlete and coach, who shares her inspiring journey into bodybuilding. Alysha discusses her intrinsic motivations for competing, the challenges she faced, including identity shifts and personal struggles, and how she overcame them through self-love and emotional detachment from food. She emphasizes the importance of mindset in competing, the impact of competition placings on her growth, and how grief has shaped her perspective on life and fitness. Alicia also shares her future goals and the significance of structure and routine in her training.Alysha's InstagramThe Bikini Biz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Comp Closet Cost Planner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Comp Closet Marketplace - Buy & Sell Stage Wear⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Community for Competitors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Comp Closet Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sarah Moore (Host) Instagram⁠Key words: bodybuilding, competition, mindset, self-love, nutrition, emotional detachment, personal growth, grief, fitness journey, coaching