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Everything Else In Bodybuilding
by Michele Welcome
Most people discover bodybuilding for the first time by word of mouth. Many competitors often make preventable mistakes from working with unqualified coaches, listening to industry bias, and following the crowd with the latest industry trends. How about the taboo topics that get swept under the rug and the people who suffer in silence too? To add to the confusion there are many federations and many divisions to choose from and they are all different. It’s time to remove the veil and consolidate all the info on the entire industry into one place. Host Michele Welcome brings her first hand knowledge from 20 years of competing, coaching, and judging across 6 federations in the bodybuilding industry to help you make educated decisions, become your best on stage (whatever stage that is), have longevity in the sport, and not make mistakes on - and off - stage that were preventable. Get ready for a whole lot of Real Talk! Welcome to The Everything Else in Bodybuilding Podcast. Learn more
Episodes
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55: Weekly Discussions With Vassilios & Michele: Pre Workouts, Fat Burners, and The New Miracle Weight Loss Drugs
Together Vassilios and I share our experiences and opinions on all things pre-workouts, weight loss drugs, and workout performance (both good and bad). We discuss the truth behind weight loss drugs, how they work, and a statistic that will make your eyeballs pop out when you hear it! We discuss…
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54: We Are Going On Tour Across The USA! Exclusive Peek At What’s To Come This Year
A couple months ago I woke up with an overwhelming feeling to grab my notebook and write down the words, “United States Posing Clinic Tour.” Tune in to find out how this idea all came about, where we will be heading this year, who has endorsed the tour, and all the things you will learn when you...
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53: Weekly Discussions With Vassilios & Michele: Things We Wish We Knew When We Started Lifting
Together Vassilios and I share stories and insight on our experience over the years with nutrition, training, and bodybuilding. We discuss things we know now that we wish we knew when we started. Hear about that one time I passed out in the gym too. Tune in for some real talk and some laughs too....
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52: 2023 In Review: Gossip and Opinions on The IFBB, OCB, WNBF, PNBA, and WBFF
Welcome to 2024! Thank you for listening to the show and sharing it with others. 2023 was an incredible year and I’m excited for what’s to come in 2024. But first…to kick off the first episode of the new year, I’m going to do a 2023 recap and review some of the biggest shows of the year in...
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51: Weekly Discussions With Vassilios And Michele: Food Timing & Workouts
In this week's episode Vassilios and I talk about how we position our nutrition in and around our workouts. We discuss the various nutrition protocols we have tried, the difference between food timing in the off season vs when cutting for a show, and our experience with pre-workouts. Even hear...
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50: 10 Tips For Your First Prep Part 3: How Much Time Is Needed To Learn Various Posing And Performance Skills
The #1 thing you need to do on stage at a bodybuilding show is present yourself to a judging panel for consideration on how well you meet the judging criteria for the category and organization. You aren’t doing a workout for the judges. You aren’t food prepping for the judges. You are 100%...
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49: Weekly Discussions With Vassilios And Michele: All About Confidence
In today's episode Vassilios and I discuss what it takes to increase your confidence when you are new, after situations when results do not meet your expectations, or coming back from self perceived failure. Want to chat about the episodes and be a part of our weekly podcast group gatherings?...
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48: Meet The Federations Part 4: The NPC And IFBB With Guest IFBB Head Judge Becky Clawson
My guest today is IFBB Pro League Head Judge, and Mr Olympia & Arnold Classic Judge, Becky Clawson, who chats with me about the NPC and IFBB organization as a whole, each of the men and women divisions, the judging for each of the divisions, pro cards, drug testing, and so much more! Today’s...
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47: 10 Tips For Your First Prep Part 2 - Get Bodybuilding Lean (And What To Expect)
Bodybuilding is about sculpting our bodies into muscular works of art. Instead of a tangible sculpting tool, to unveil our masterpiece for a contest, we prioritize losing body fat and preserving as much muscle as possible. Bodybuilding is far beyond general weight loss and the expectations...
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46: Weekly Discussions With Vassilios and Michele: What Does It Mean To Live A Bodybuilding Lifestyle?
Vassilios and I discuss what it means to us to live a bodybuilding lifestyle and share our own personal fitness tips and tricks we utilize every day. Guess what.. we also went to >> :) Want to chat about the episodes and be a part of our weekly podcast group gatherings? Search...
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45: 10 Tips For Your First Prep Part 1: Picking The Right Category
Welcome back to the show! Today I’m starting a new series where I share 10 tips to help you better prepare for your first competition. The first tip I'm sharing today is to pick the right category. I break down each of the categories in detail to help you better understand what they are, the goal...
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44: Weekly Discussions with Vassilios and Michele: How To Know You Are Ready To Do A Show
This week Vassilios and I discuss how to know when you are ready to do a show and how it relates to Vassilios’ experiences as a touring and signed artist. We discuss the different divisions, expectations, peak week, where to start if you are new, and a healthy mindset in and around competing.…
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43: Switching Federations: What Are The Rules?
Welcome back guys! Just me on the mic today addressing the question I get all the time about what the rules are on competing in multiple organizations. Can you? What happens if you do? Tune in to find out. Want to chat about the episodes and be a part of our weekly podcast group gatherings?…
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42: Weekly Discussions with Vassilios and Michele: Hiring and Firing Coaches
This week my husband Vassilios and I discuss coaches in bodybuilding and now to best weed through all the noise and confusion when it comes to choosing or parting ways with one. Come join the conversation and be a part of these weekly LIVE episodes in the group: “The ‘Everything Else’ in...
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41: Weekly Discussions With Vassilios And Michele: Post Show Diet And Mindset
Welcome to my new weekly podcast series that includes discussions on various topics in and around bodybuilding with my husband Vassilios Metropoulos. These topics were chosen from suggestions made by the listeners in the "Everything Else" in Bodybuilding Facebook group. Come join the conversation...
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40: Attach To The Transformation Not The Trophy
Welcome back guys! I had a thought today that I really felt the need to put out there for you all to consider. Not everyone wins a show but no one should feel like a loser. Tune in to hear my thoughts on this and come join the conversation in my Podcast Facebook group! The group is called “The...
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39: What Your Family Can Expect From Your Show Prep (...and when to step in)
Hey guys! In this episode, I offer some guidance to the loved ones that will be putting up with you during your contest prep so they are better prepared for the process. Be sure to have them give this episode a listen! As always, like/subscribe/and share! And come join the conversation in the...
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38: Things Bodybuilding Taught Me
Hey guys! After a little time off I am back on the mic today with a brief update on all that I have been up to since my last episode. I also share some insight on some of the things that bodybuilding has taught me over the years and how these lessons and skills have had a positive transfer into…
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37: Meet The Federations Part 3: The WBFF with Guest Holly Baxter
This episode continues part 3 the podcast series I am doing called "Meet the Federations." My goal is for you to learn first-hand all the different options there are in the sport of bodybuilding by highlighting people in the different federations and having honest conversations about the…
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36: Advice I Would Give A Teenager Who Wants To Compete In Bodybuilding For The First Time
A recent conversation I had sparked my thoughts for today's episode on where I would suggest a teenager consider competing for the FIRST time. Find out why my answer isn't black or white and how if I competed again myself, why my decision would be different than you might expect. As always,...
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35: Sudden (or FAKE) Muscle Growth With Synthol And Other Site Enhancement Products In Bodybuilding With Guest Larry Pollock
Today’s guest, Larry Pollock, has a 40-year history in the bodybuilding industry that includes some experiences that you are more likely to hear in a movie. His no-holds-bar attitude and honesty is what piqued my interest to come on the show today to have the conversation in and around the…
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34: Reflections, Observations, and Gossip on the 2022 IFBB Olympia
In this episode I break down the results of each of the categories that competed at the 2022 IFBB Olympia competition and I provide some insight on the things I observed over the weekend. I talk about the venue, I highlight some of the competitors, and I provide overall feedback on the show and…
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33: Meet The Federations Part 2: ”The WNBF” With Guest Nancy Andrews
Welcome back! This is Part 2 of the podcast series I am doing is called "Meet The Federations" where you are going to learn first-hand all the different options there are in the sport of bodybuilding by highlighting people in the different federations that know each of them the best. Today we are...
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32: How To Transition To Off Season (And It Not Suck)
Welcome back guys! The holiday season is in full swing and chances are you are focusing on other things besides contest prep. For most competitors this is what we call the “off season.” I have found over the years that the transition from contest prep mode to “off season” can be challenging for...
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31: Meet The Federations Part 1: ”The OCB” With Guest Sean ”Sully” Sullivan
Welcome back! This new podcast series I am doing is called "Meet the Federations." My goal is for you to learn first hand all the different options there are in the sport of bodybuilding by highlighting people in the different federations that know each of them the best. Today we are talking all...
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30: Why I Am Frustrated With The Bodybuilding Industry
Welcome back to the show! Tune in as I share the disturbing events that happened at the local show I was at last weekend. Find out what I think has led to things like this happening frequently in bodybuilding…and why issues like this continue to get swept under the rug. I woke up in the middle of...
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29: Five Stupid Things Bodybuilders Still Do That Physiology Has Shown Is Incorrect With Guest Dr. Mike T. Nelson
Welcome back to the show! On this episode we bring on Dr. Mike T. Nelson to talk about the disconnect of basic physiology and the things bodybuilders do that just don’t make sense. It’s a fun listen with Dr. Mike’s quirky sense of humor. Give the show a thumbs up or leave a review on iTunes if…
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28: The Three Types Of Competitors - Which One Are You?
Welcome back to the show! I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting while on the road and while judging and spectating at various bodybuilding shows. I was thinking the types of people that compete in bodybuilding shows and came up with three of them. Join the Facebook group called “The ‘Everything…
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27: Why 90% of Current PED (Performance Enhancing Drugs) Models Are Dangerous And Inaccurate With Guest Victor Black
PEDs (Performance Enhancing Drugs) have become a constant topic of conversation in the sport of bodybuilding. Our guest today, Victor Black, has a massive knowledge base on PEDs (i.e. performance enhancing drugs), hormones, metabolism control, and vitamins. He ruffles a lot of feathers in the...
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26: How To Travel And Still Be A Bodybuilder
We are about a month into our travels taking this podcast on tour of the United States, and have settled into somewhat of a groove with getting our nutrition and training in while on tour. Today I’m going to talk about the things we have done to adapt to getting our nutrition in while not having...
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25: Sponsorships, Scandals, and Superstar Brands: The Evolution of the Supplement Industry with Rich Gaspari
You might know Rich as one of the best bodybuilders of all time. Or you might know him for his quality supplement brand, Gaspari Nutrition, which has outlasted countless other brands since the 1990s. Or you might know both! But on this episode you are going to learn things about Rich, his work...
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24: The Tour Begins!
We are off! The first leg of the Podcast tour began this past week. We are now traveling around the entire United States so if you see our van with the podcast name, “Everything Else” in Bodybuilding, and my giant mug on it, be sure to honk and wave! On this episode I am going to share about our...
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23: How To Get Shredded And Avoid Post Show Rebound With Dr. Bill Campbell, Phd
Dr. Bill Campbell, PhD is a pioneering researcher in the area of female physique enhancement. He is the director of one of the only research labs in the world that studies lean people getting leaner. Today he joins myself and my co-host Vassilios Metropoulos for a discussion about getting lean…
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22: Bodybuilding, Addiction, and Mental Health
In my 20 years in the sport I’ve observed some consistencies with WHO this sport attracts. We don’t talk about the psychological components to competing and how it affects people’s mental health. This episode provides a deeper look into addiction and mental health in bodybuilding. Be sure to join...
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21: Podcast Tour Prep - Part 1
We’re getting ready! My podcast tour of the USA promoting THIS SHOW starts July 2022 and today I talk about all the updates on the tour plans. From tour life in a van… Where we are heading… What will be doing on tour… ..and WHY… This episode is the official kick off of to all things pre-tour...
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20: A Day In The Life Of A Bodybuilder
What does it mean to be a bodybuilder? Is it really that hard? In today’s episode, as a 20 year bodybuilding veteran, I share the specifics on what my diet, training, and cardio all look like. I also share how I structure my day in and around my training and nutrition. And then…at the end of the...
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19: Trends In The Bodybuilding And Fitness Industry
What’s up guys and welcome back to the show! Today I’m going to talk about the changes in the bodybuilding industry that I’ve noticed over the past 10 years with the increased presence of fitness and bodybuilding all over social media. I’m going to cover many different areas that I’ve seen change...
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18: Do Custom Competition Suits REALLY Matter? With Guest ”Maggie Suits” Designer Maggie Keaveny
But reallllyy….do you need to spend money on a custom made competition suit? Does it really matter on stage? Today’s guest is Maggie Keaveny who has been a custom suit designer for 17 years and an IFBB Pro Fitness competitor for 32 years. She knows the ins and outs of competition prep, and on…
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17: Hated For Winning? Society v. Ashley Kaltwasser
Welcome back guys! This episode is about society’s perception of winning and defeat. I use a case study of IFBB Pro Bikini Competitor Ashley Kaltwasser and some of the heat she is getting from peers as an example. I offer a different perspective about winning and how I believe you can think more...
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16: Why You Didn’t Win Your Competition
Welcome back guys! The minute you get off stage I’m sure most of you will agree that you want to see pictures and video of you up on stage. You will ask everyone you know how you did and how well they think you placed. After the competition, if you didn’t place as well as you hoped, you might…
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15: Peak Week Strategies For Both Natural And Enhanced Athletes: Debunking The Myths And Delivering The Science with Guest Dr. Guillermo Escalante and Co-Host Vassilios Metropoulos
Welcome back guys! This week I’m very excited to have a guest on the show to shed some light on "peak week" and talk about a recommended protocol from a scientific viewpoint. Today with my special co-host, and husband, Vassilios Metropoulos, we interview Dr. Guillermo Escalante who has a…
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14: Show Prep Fails - Part 2: When Peak Week Goes Wrong
What you do the final week before your competition can literally make or break how well your physique shows looks at your bodybuilding show. The “fail” occurs when you make changes during this final week of show that have a irrepairable outcome...and in a bad way. In part 2 of Show Prep Fails, I…
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13: Show Prep Fails - Part 1: When Relationships Go Wrong
What is unique about bodybuilding that can cause stress in various relationships? How do you prevent it? Today I’m starting a new series on my show with the main topic being “show prep fails.” The first discussion I’m going to tackle is where relationships can go wrong. I dive into three specific...
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12: What Are The Differences In Show Prep At 20, 30, and 40+?
Does age matter when competing? The topic of age is on the forefront lately with some federations changing their rules on age minimums and what age quantifies as “masters” divisions. I started competing at 20 years old all the way through my 30s and now into my 40s. On this episode I’m going to...
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11: Who Should NOT Compete? How To Decide ...
Competing in bodybuilding competitions no matter what federation or division is no easy feat. There is a lot to consider before you take the plunge and pick a show. This goes for both new people and veterans. My goal of this episode is to share with you seven things that I believe are absolute...
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10: Why You Don’t Need A Posing Coach
Welcome back you guys! Imma gonna ruffle some feathers today…are you ready? Posing workshops and posing coaches are popping up like the kernels in jiffy popcorn on the stove from 1950. Yup, I said it, and you might be thinking it. You probably don’t know which posing coach you “NEED.” You…
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09: Drug Tested Vs Non Drug Tested Federations
I was asked the other day why I, or anyone, would want to compete at a show where it’s not an equal playing field. Meaning, why would anyone who is a drug free athlete choose to compete in a federation where the athletes are not drug tested and are known to be enhanced. In this episode I am going...
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08: Lessons From Post Show
Hi everyone and welcome back! In this episode, I wanted to deep dive on all things “post show” or “post competition.” The phrase, “post show blues” IS a real thing for a lot of people. Find out what causes it, what it feels like, and what to do about it. I share some first hand experiences with...
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07: The Dark Side Of Bodybuilding - Part 2 With Guest Jamie Pinder
This episode continues the 2-part series I am doing called the Dark Side of Bodybuilding. In part 1, I talked about pervert photographers, coaches, and judges. In part 2 I have a special guest here: 3X Olympian, contest prep coach and lifestyle coach, and expert in responsible PED use, Jamie...
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06: The Dark Side Of Bodybuilding - Part 1
Welcome back to The “Everything Else” In Bodybuilding Show! We’ve been doing really well with this new podcast, so thank you for listening! In this episode, I start a two-part series on what I call the “dark side” of bodybuilding. Competing in bodybuilding is more than just about the competition...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Most people discover bodybuilding for the first time by word of mouth. Many competitors often make preventable mistakes from working with unqualified coaches, listening to industry bias, and following the crowd with the latest industry trends. How about the taboo topics that get swept under the rug and the people who suffer in silence too? To add to the confusion there are many federations and many divisions to choose from and they are all different. It’s time to remove the veil and consolidate all the info on the entire industry into one place. Host Michele Welcome brings her first hand knowledge from 20 years of competing, coaching, and judging across 6 federations in the bodybuilding industry to help you make educated decisions, become your best on stage (whatever stage that is), have longevity in the sport, and not make mistakes on - and off - stage that were preventable. Get ready for a whole lot of Real Talk! Welcome to The Everything Else in Bodybuilding Podcast. Learn more
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