How I'm Transitioning OUT of the Competition Mindset (Checking in with Coach Sue - Part 2) | PD Podcast Ep.100

100 episodes… WOW! Thank you for listening and continuing to follow along. If you are loving the pod, be sure to leave us a review—we love to hear from you guys! If you haven't listened to last week's episode, be sure to catch up on episode 99 where we dive into Sue's post-show protocols being 30 weeks post-show.  Today, we are talking specifically about what has helped post-show and how Sue is transitioning from continually having a show on the horizon to not having a show planned for the future. Listen in as Sue discusses how she is focusing on her mental health, recognizing what she wants from life, how she identifies herself as not just a competitor, and more. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Without further ado, let's get into today's episode. Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (0:49) Having been there before (1:56) Focusing on health (hormonal, physical, mental) (7:29) Having a coach (9:50) Having an honest conversation with myself & recognizing my new goals/what I want from my life (16:23) Giving myself space & recognizing that I don't owe anything to anyone (21:16) Recognizing that my body is going to change over time & I'm not meant to fit clothes, clothes are meant to fit me (23:26) Surrounding myself with people who will be understanding & supportive of me (24:49) Still posing & taking pictures, but NOT excessively body-checking (26:14) Allowing myself to feel good & positive about how I look (30:06) Filling my time & focusing on things outside of how my body looks (31:37) Journaling (32:33) Not solely identifying myself as a competitor (34:38) An update on my hormones (42:27) Final thoughts (44:07) Wrap-up First Time Competitor Series: Part 1 - https://pod.fo/e/eef9c Part 2 - https://pod.fo/e/10a3bf Part 3 (Show Day) - https://pod.fo/e/10bd81 Part 4 (Post-Show) - https://pod.fo/e/10d875 Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com Check out the PD Nutrition Calculator - https://physiquedevelopment.com/calculator Band tee sale! 10% off for podcast listeners. Use code PDPOD at checkout - https://physiquedevelopment.com/product-category/gear To follow the team on Instagram: Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__ Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: [email protected] © 2023, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.