EPISODE · Mar 25, 2026 · 46 MIN
FMG Pro Katie Alexander - Imposter syndrome and food noise post show, and how to come back better than ever
from The UNFILTERED Empowered Woman Podcast · host Elin Granstrand
This episode is for the competitor who stepped off stage,and didn’t recognise herself anymore.I sat down with FMG Pro and my client Katie, and we had a raw, honest conversation about the side of bodybuilding no one prepares you for.Not prep.Not peak week.But what happens after.We spoke about:• losing your identity post-show• imposter syndrome when you've won that crown• food noise that won’t switch off• bingeing and feeling out of control• and the guilt around putting yourself firstBecause for so many competitors, the hardest part of bodybuilding isn’t getting stage lean,It’s coming back from it.When the structure disappears.When the validation quiets down.When your body changes faster than your mind can keep up.And suddenly you’re asking:“Who am I without prep?”“Why do I feel so out of control?”“Why does food feel louder than ever?”This episode isn’t just about Katie’s journey.It’s about what happens when your identity is built around being “the disciplined one”and how to rebuild that identity in a way that actually lasts.Because longevity in this sport doesn’t come from just having the best physique.It comes from having the mindset and support to navigate everything that happens off stage.If you’ve ever felt lost, overwhelmed, or like an imposter post-show…🎧 Listen now — (and send it to a competitor who needs to hear this 💗)Katie's IG: katiealexanderrMy Instagram: elingranstrand & the.empoweredwomanJoin The Empowered Woman Program.I’ve put together this program for the woman who wants 1:1 support, but also wants to be a part of a group of women who are going through the same things as yourself - not feeling good enough, feeling stuck in fight/flight and being consumed with thoughts of food.Book in a free call with me WATCH MY FREE WORKSHOPTake my "how much do you spend on binge eating?"-testRewire your subconscious mind in 10 min with my subconscious rewiring meditations HERE Remember to SHARE the episode on your story and TAG me so I can say thank you for listening!
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This episode is for the competitor who stepped off stage,and didn’t recognise herself anymore.I sat down with FMG Pro and my client Katie, and we had a raw, honest conversation about the side of bodybuilding no one prepares you for.Not prep.Not peak week.But what happens after.We spoke about:• losing your identity post-show• imposter syndrome when you've won that crown• food noise that won’t switch off• bingeing and feeling out of control• and the guilt around putting yourself firstBecause for so many competitors, the hardest part of bodybuilding isn’t getting stage lean,It’s coming back from it.When the structure disappears.When the validation quiets down.When your body changes faster than your mind can keep up.And suddenly you’re asking:“Who am I without prep?”“Why do I feel so out of control?”“Why does food feel louder than ever?”This episode isn’t just about Katie’s journey.It’s about what happens when your identity is built around being “the disciplined one”and how to rebuild that identity in a way that actually lasts.Because longevity in this sport doesn’t come from just having the best physique.It comes from having the mindset and support to navigate everything that happens off stage.If you’ve ever felt lost, overwhelmed, or like an imposter post-show…🎧 Listen now — (and send it to a competitor who needs to hear this 💗)Katie's IG: katiealexanderrMy Instagram: elingranstrand & the.empoweredwomanJoin The Empowered Woman Program.I’ve put together this program for the woman who wants 1:1 support, but also wants to be a part of a group of women who are going through the same things as yourself - not feeling good enough, feeling stuck in fight/flight and being consumed with thoughts of food.Book in a free call with me WATCH MY FREE WORKSHOPTake my "how much do you spend on binge eating?"-testRewire your subconscious mind in 10 min with my subconscious rewiring meditations HERE Remember to SHARE the episode on your story and TAG me so I can say thank you for listening!
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