The Bikini Academy

In this week’s episode we are joined by 4x FMG Pro Bikini Athletic Champion Samantha Wicks.We find out about Sam’s long backstory from athlete to a high level competitive bodybuilder, discuss overcoming physical and mental obstacles as an athlete, the importance of seeking happiness in what you do, and much much more.As always, if you liked this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials.Follow us on Instagram:The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/Special Guest Samantha: https://www.instagram.com/_samanthawicks/ Want to work with us?Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.comOnline contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

In this week’s episode we are joined by IFBB Bikini Pro Kathryn Cavanagh and her coach Richard Collins during her Pro circuit in the US.We discuss the coaching dynamic and what is necessary for a long standing working relationship from both sides of the coin, what it’s really like competing in the Pro circuit alongside high ranking bikini athletes and Olympian’s, the role of persistence and perseverance as an athlete, and much much more.As always, if you liked this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials.Follow us on Instagram:The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/Special Guest Kathryn: https://www.instagram.com/kathryncavanagh_/Special Guest Richard: https://www.instagram.com/richard_collinscoach/Want to work with us?Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.comOnline contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

In this week’s episode your hosts do a recap of the most recent shows that have occurred in Australia and internationally for the start of Season C - FMG NZ, WNBF VIC, IFBB VIC and Monsterzym Natural PQ in Korea before discussing our excitement and plans for the remainder of the season with our athletes.But of course we have to discuss some very large global news with the return of the Olympia point system for ‘26 including our pro’s/con’s on this announcement.As always, if you liked this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials.Follow us on Instagram:The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/Want to work with us?Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.comOnline contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

In this week’s episode it’s been a long time since we have heard from both of your hosts as to where they are at with their respective bodybuilding journeys, life goals, coaching etc. It’s safe to say that a lot has happened/is happening for the both of us!So get cosy, jump on the stairmaster for your prep cardio session and catch up with us. As always, if you liked this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials.Follow us on Instagram:The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/Want to work with us?Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.comOnline contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

In this week’s episode we are joined by Hattie Boydle - FMG Pro Fitness World Champion, coach and co-founder of Flex Method, educator and inspiration to many women in the fitness industry.Having a vast history in the fitness and bodybuilding community for many years, we discuss a variety of topics including how things have changed over the years, dealing with internal and external pressure as a world champion and much, much more. We know you are going to take a lot away from this episode, so enjoy!As always, if you liked this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials.Follow us on Instagram:The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/Episode Guest Hattie:https://www.instagram.com/hattieboydle/Want to work with us?Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.comOnline contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

In this week’s episode we discuss the first NPC/IFBB Pro League Natural season of regional shows that have recently occurred over the past few weeks in Australia including our thoughts as to what we see happening in the future for the natural bodybuilding community in coming years.We also do a quick catch up with some exciting personal announcements for the both of us. So make sure you tune into this episode. As always, if you liked this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials.Follow us on Instagram:The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/Want to work with us?Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.comOnline contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

In this week’s episode we are joined by 3x FMG Bikini Athletic Pro Champion Rhia EdwardsRhia shares with us how she got into bodybuilding, and how she has come to this point in her career with some huge success on the FMG stage worldwide in a short span of time. As well as the importance of maintaining your identity as a person despite your amateur or pro athlete status.As always, if you liked this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials.Follow us on Instagram:The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/Special Guest Rhia: https://www.instagram.com/rhiaedwards_fmgpro/Want to work with us?Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.comOnline contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

In this week’s episode we have an exclusive special guest on the podcast with Australia/UK’s newest IFBB Pro League Pro Fit Model - Charlee Phillips fresh from her card win at the Empro Classic in Spain.We hear about Charlee’s experience transitioning from bikini into fit model, her relentless pursuit in fulfilling her dreams this season, and how she navigated being a FIFO worker at the back end of prep, plus much more.As always, if you liked this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials.Follow us on Instagram:The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/Special Guest Charlee: https://www.instagram.com/charlee.phillips/ Want to work with us?Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.comOnline contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

In this week’s episode we discuss refeeds. What they are, when they may be used, the physiological and psychological benefits, and why you may or may not have them during a dieting phase or contest prep.On the flip side, knowing how to deal with losing or not achieving a placing based on your expectations and goals can be hard to deal with. To help with navigating this and make improvements between shows and seasons we provide some practical recommendations and stay level headed during your competitive season.As always, if you liked this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials.Follow us on Instagram:The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/Want to work with us?Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.comOnline contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

In this week’s episode we do a recap of the FMG Sydney show and mention some exciting announcements from Aussie competitors before diving into our main topic of the day - How to be a coachable athlete.We hope some of these points and considerations help you to make sure that you get the most out of working with your coach and work collectively as a team.As always, if you liked this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials.Follow us on Instagram:The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/Want to work with us?Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.comOnline contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

In this week’s episode we discuss training considerations for the two more important muscle groups for the bikini athlete - glutes and delts. Because who doesn’t want to create a BBL in the gym and have boulder shoulders on stage.We also do a quick wrap up of season A as we progress into the mid year shows with some recent announcements to shows.If you liked this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials.Follow us on Instagram:The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/Want to work with us?Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.comOnline contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

In this week’s episode we bring it to bodybuilding and discuss some of the common rookie errors that we all go through at the start of our journeys on the gym floor. Just like anything growth comes from making mistakes, and some are more comical than others. But at the end of the day, to be a good bodybuilder you do need to learn from experience and understand that growth in this sport takes time.If you liked this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials.Follow us on Instagram:The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/Want to work with us?Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.comOnline contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

In this week’s episode we discuss a highly important topic that needs more open conversations and awareness for both athletes and coaches. Competing in physique sports, you may hear of individuals struggling with disordered eating behaviours either inside contest preps or post show that are unfavourable to attaining physique goals and having a good relationship with food. We hope this episode provides some awareness and addresses how you can discuss this with your coach and where to seek support.Disclaimer - We advise to seek an allied health professional such as a psychologist if you are having issues attaining to this issue for the most appropriate support and guidance. All discussions and commentary in this episode is solely based to provide light informative content and provide awareness on an important issue.If you liked this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials.Follow us on Instagram:The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/Want to work with us?Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.comOnline contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

In this week’s episode we bring you part II answering your questions on a bunch of interesting and varied topics relative to female bodybuilding athletes.Again, we would like to thank you all for submitting your questions as part of our listener Q&A and appreciate your ongoing support.If you liked this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials.Follow us on Instagram:The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/Want to work with us?Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

In this week’s episode we answer a mixture of listener questions. Due to having so many great questions we have split this up into a two part Q&A series. So make sure to tune into part II coming soon to hear our answers on your submissions.If you liked this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials.Follow us on Instagram:The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/Want to work with us?Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

In this week’s episode we do a show day recap for the IFBB Pro League Australian Amateur Grand Prix and Pro Qualifier in Melbourne. We want to congratulate not only the pro card, overall and top 3 winners for all categories, but every single competitor that competed in this season’s national show and made improvements from their regional state showings. If you liked this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials.Follow us on Instagram:The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/Want to work with us?Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

In this week’s episode we discuss the results from the IFBB Pro League Gold Coast Championships leading into Nationals this weekend.But for the main event of the episode - Bikini girl show day Bingo! So get your TBA Bingo card ready and play along with us during this episode. If you liked this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials.Follow us on Instagram:The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/Want to work with us?Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

In this week’s episode we do a quick recap of where we are both at with our current training and nutrition splits before diving into the previous week’s shows with NBA QLD and IFBB Pro League NSW state championships.But what we really want to discuss is what do some of these weird terms you commonly hear mean, and what does that look like on a physique when we are discussing a peaked physique on stage.If you liked this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials.Follow us on Instagram:The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/Want to work with us?Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

In this week’s episode we do a quick recap of the previous weekend’s shows with FMG Gold Coast and IFBB Pro League WA and SA State Championships. A big congratulations to all the athletes who competed across these shows.We also discuss some of our considerations for in’s and out’s in the fitness industry/bodybuilding community currently. If you liked this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials.Follow us on Instagram:The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/Want to work with us?Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

In this week’s episode we recap on the IFBB Pro League Oz’s first regional show for the years as we crown Australia’s first overall Fit Model Champion.We also discuss the detriment of chasing perfection on show day and how maturing as an athlete means accepting and being ok with the fact that you can’t control every variable. If you liked this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials.Follow us on Instagram:The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/Want to work with us?Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

In this week’s episode the girls do a catch up on where they are at with their goals, training, coaching, etc now we are both several months post show.As Season A is well on its way and starting soon we discuss some honourable mentions for athletes that we are excited to see on stage as well as answer some listener questions including how we structure recovery sessions, short haircuts on stage, how to manage holidays, and more. If you liked this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials.Follow us on Instagram:The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/Want to work with us?Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

In this week’s episode we are joined by IFBB Pro League Bikini Competitor Kirra Longmuir.Kirra has had an incredible experience over the years since her early days competing in Fitness Model Competitions before progressing to Competitive bodybuilding and becoming a fan favourite here in Australia. We talk about Kirra’s experience growing up with a competitor Mum and how the industry has changed over the years, as well balancing being a Mum herself and how to make bodybuilding a lifestyle.If you liked this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials.Follow us on Instagram:The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/Episode Guest Kirra: https://www.instagram.com/kirralongmuir/ Want to work with us?Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

If you’re going to listen to a podcast episode this week, make it this one. You can thank us later.In this week’s episode, we discuss one of the harder conversations to have as a competitive bodybuilder, both new and experienced. However if you want enjoyment and longevity in this sport as well as understanding the true reward, you need to hear this and come back to these points throughout your career and journey.If you liked this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials.Follow us on Instagram:The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/Want to work with us?Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

In this week’s episode we discuss preparing for show day and how to ensure that you are able to present your best self on stage.If you are new to competing and in prep, this is probably the episode that you need to listen to!To receive a copy of the TBA Podcast Show Day Bag Packing list, comment “BAG” in the comments below or contact us on our Instagram page.If you liked this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials.Follow us on Instagram:The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/Want to work with us?Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

In this week’s episode we discuss where it might be beneficial to adopt a macro tracking/flexible dieting approach towards nutrition versus a structured meal plan in a contest prep.If you liked this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials.Follow us on Instagram:The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/Want to work with us?Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

In this week’s episode we bring back the bracket tournament with a supplement edition round. So reigns supreme as the most essential supplement for bodybuilding purposes? Tune in and find out.If you liked this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials.Follow us on Instagram:The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/Want to work with us?Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

In this week’s episode we answer some of our lovely listener questions. So we thank you for submitting your questions on Instagram and NGL.We discuss managing hard days on prep, experiencing uncomfortable comments in prep and do coaches need to know how to read pathology reports, plus more!If you liked this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials.Follow us on Instagram:The Bikini Academy Podcast:⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠Nicole:⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠Montana:https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/Want to work with us?Online contest prep coaching with Nicole:⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

It’s that time where a lot of competitors are “in the trenches” so to speak as they move to the midpoint or later aspects of their competition preps where things typically become more challenging. So this week we discuss what strategies and things aided us in our previous preps at this checkpoint, and how they might be beneficial to others. If you liked this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials.Follow us on Instagram:The Bikini Academy Podcast:⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠Nicole:⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠Montana:https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/Want to work with us?Online contest prep coaching with Nicole:⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

Over the last few weeks we have had some big news and announcements across the board from federations and athletes for what’s to come for the year. In this week’s episode we discuss some of these announcements and recent events including the first NPC Worldwide amateur show with the new Fit Model Category. We also discuss announcements from Bikini Olympians leading into the Arnold Classic and local news from federations in Australia including ICN and WNBF.  If you liked this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials. Follow us on Instagram: The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠ Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠ Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/ Want to work with us? Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠ Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

In this week’s episode we interview ICN QLD Fitness/Sports Model Champion Brook McCulloch. If you saw this impressive woman on stage last year, you would automatically assume that she was a seasoned competitor that had been bodybuilding for longer than she actually has.  We find out how Brook got involved in competitive bodybuilding, her prep and stage experience and discover her humble mindset and attitude towards her successes so far. As a first time competitor, Brook showcases a prime example of a good athlete mindset. This is definitely an episode to listen to for all you new competitors moving into your first preps. If you liked this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials. Follow us on Instagram: The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠ Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠ Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/ Special Guest Brook: https://www.instagram.com/brook_mcculloch/ Want to work with us? Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠ Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

In this week’s episode we are joined by one of Australia’s leading competition bikini makers - Anne from All4me.  To give new and experienced competitors more insights into the bikini making process we discuss a variety of topics such as budgeting, how a custom bikini comes together, personalised considerations, plus much more. This is a must listen episode and we would like to thank Anne for sharing with our listeners her passion for bikini making and an insight in being a large part of the behind the scenes action when it comes to getting a competitor stage ready. If you liked this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials. Follow us on Instagram: The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠ Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠ Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/ Anne All4me: https://www.instagram.com/all4meonline/ Want to work with us? Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠ Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

In this week’s episode we are heavy on the entertainment, and light on the informative as we break down some of our “icks” in the gym and on/off stage.  We are talking - getting a random spot in a lift, awkward things seen on stage, and much more. Disclaimer - most of these we have experienced or done ourselves and are not directed at anyone. We hope that you laugh along with us and find the humour behind some of the funnier aspects of competitive bodybuilding and being a frequent gym goer.  If you liked this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials. Follow us on Instagram: The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠ Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠ Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/ Want to work with us? Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠ Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

We love actualising and goal setting here at TBA, and it’s only timely at the start of a brand new year to have a deep dive in what we are setting our intentions for the year ahead. As avid coaches, businesswomen and competitors we know the importance of being able to create and manage progressive goals and milestones to achieve in all avenues we deem valuable in our personal, competitive and career lives. So strap in and listen to our first episode of ‘25 as we bring you some brand new topics, more special guests, more show recaps, more open conversations and opinions, plus more in our weekly episodes. If you liked this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials. Follow us on Instagram: The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠ Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠ Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/ Want to work with us? Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠ Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

For our final episode of ‘24 we are joined again by one of our beloved special guests here at TBA - IFBB Pro League Australia /NPC Worldwide Judge Victoria.  We chat about Vic’s experience judging at the Amateur Olympia in Las Vegas as well as being backstage for the 60th Mr Olympia weekend, as well as our thoughts on the potential growth for NPC Natural shows both in Australia and Worldwide and the newly announced Fit Model division. If you liked this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials. Follow us on Instagram: The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠ Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠ Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/ Episode Guest Victoria: https://www.instagram.com/missvic78/ EP31: FT. IFBB PRO LEAGUE JUDGE VICTORIA MAREE Want to work with us? Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠ Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

It’s the holiday season! And with that comes some additional pressures, fear, stress and anxiety on how to manage being more socially flexible with friends and family and simultaneously align with fitness/physique goals whether you are in prep or improvement phases. In this week’s episode Mon and Nicole discuss some nutritional, training and mindset strategies and tools we use and promote to manage this period both in prep and not. So please enjoy, and tag us in your Christmas ham training selfies on instagram @thebikiniacademypodcast.  If you liked this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials. Follow us on Instagram: The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠ Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠ Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/ Want to work with us? Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠ Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

In this week’s episode, Nicole and Montana unravel some layers and share an element of their true identities away from the bodybuilding personas that they display online. Which if you know your hosts well, may not come too much of a surprise to you. IYKYK case basis. We then dive into our main topic of conversation for this week, some important considerations on how to manage the unexpected and unforeseen in prep/peak week based on Nicole’s experiences competing abroad this season.   If you enjoyed this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials. Follow us on Instagram: The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠ Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠ Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/ Want to work with us? Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠ Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

This week we give a little bit of a catch up. Mon finally fills us in on how she is going post show and Nicole tells us about her eventful first few days in Japan…  We also go over some tips for improvement season and answer some listener questions. If you enjoyed this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials. Follow us on Instagram: The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠ Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠ Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/ Want to work with us? Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠ Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

We are rejoined by your co-host Nicole as she provides us with a post show recap of her first international show of the season at the Monsterzym NPC Natural and Open Pro Qualifier in Seoul, South Korea. We talk about the show itself, plans moving forward and what it is like to compete and prep abroad and in a non-native English speaking country. If you enjoyed this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials. Follow us on Instagram: The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠ Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠ Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/ Want to work with us? Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠ Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

In this week’s episode Mon is joined by Zara Zolkos. Zara is an online coach, FMG Bikini pro and was just awarded second place in her Pro Debut at the FMG Australian Pro/AM show.  We discuss Zara's journey that started at 18 fresh out of school and how she has managed to build a successful online business and become an FMG crown contender by just 23 years old. If you enjoyed this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials. Follow us on Instagram: The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠ Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠ Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/ Want to work with us? Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠ Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

In this week’s episode we discuss our thoughts of the first FMG Australia Pro/Am from our experiences as both spectator and Pro competitor.  Mon shares her experience and feelings debuting as a Pro Bikini Athletic competitor and taking home a top 3 placing, before we dive into some listener questions. Happy listening! If you enjoyed this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials. Follow us on Instagram: The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠ Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠ Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/ Want to work with us? Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠ Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

Unless you have hidden under a rock the past few weeks and missed the biggest week in bodybuilding for both fans and athletes, we have a newly crowned Ms Bikini Olympia - Lauralee Chapados. In this week’s episode, we are joined by one of our favourite returning guests here at TBA, IFBB Bikini pro Lisa Reid to discuss our thoughts on the Olympia top 10 placings as well as the Amateur O in Las Vegas where we saw a huge team of Aussie athletes compete. If you enjoyed this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials. Follow us on Instagram: The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠ Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠ Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/ Lisa: https://www.instagram.com/lisajanereid/ Want to work with us? Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠ Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com Posing coaching with Lisa: https://www.instagram.com/posewithlisa_/ 

The season in Australia is coming to an end and over the next couple of weeks, if not already, competitors will be transitioning from comp prep into their recovery phases.  The post show phase is a highly requested topic on TBA, so in this week’s episode Mon and Nicole discuss this phase in a bit more detail including the physiological and psychological changes that occur, some of our tips and assisting recommendations that we provide our clients and more. This episode is not just beneficial for those currently competing, but also for those that want more information, conversations and insights as to what you may experience post show.  If you enjoyed this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials. Follow us on Instagram: The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠ Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠ Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/ Want to work with us? Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠ Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

In this week’s episode, Mon and Nicole do a recap of the IFBB Pro League Australia Nationals and discuss our thoughts about the upcoming Olympia and our predictions for who we think may become this year’s Ms Bikini Olympia champion. If you enjoyed this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials. Follow us on Instagram: The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠ Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠ Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/ Want to work with us? Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠ Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

In this week’s episode, Mon and Nicole give an update on their preps leading into their next shows of the season, as well as recapping on the ICN Sunshine Coast and IFBB State shows with their bikini predictions for Nationals and discussing some hot listener questions. If you enjoyed this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials. Follow us on Instagram: The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠ Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠ Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/ Want to work with us? Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠ Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

We are officially back!  Firstly we want to congratulate Mon on her win at the FMG LA show, being awarded her FMG Bikini Athletic Pro card on her debut show, and now Australia’s newest FMG Pro. In this week’s episode Mon and Nicole do a post show catch up, as both of your hosts jumped into some surprise shows to kickstart their official season’s starting in the coming weeks. So get comfy, or lock yourself in for some entertaining cardio minutes! If you enjoyed this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials. Follow us on Instagram: The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠ Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠ Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/ Want to work with us? Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠ Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

It is not just one, but both of your hosts that are jumping on stage this weekend for their first shows of their competitive season! Mon has officially announced that she is jumping into the FMG show in LA for her first time competing overseas, and Nicole will be competing in the IFBB Pro League QLD show to qualify for her extensive competitive season abroad.  We then get into the nitty gritty part of this week’s episode to discuss what is NOT essential to be successful athletes in competitive bodybuilding as female athletes. Thank you to our listeners for submitting their thoughts on this topic! We will see you in 2 weeks time with a very special post show episode. So stay tuned for that, and in the interim follow us both on socials. If you enjoyed this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials. Follow us on Instagram: The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠ Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠ Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/ Want to work with us? Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠ Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

The competitive season is upon us in Australia and we are so excited for it to kick off and see some impressive physiques on stage across the country. Tanning procedures, full body hair removal, packing show day bags, extra appointments, post show meals, there’s so much to consider and organise leading into the big day. Let alone enjoying the days leading in and the day itself! But that’s ok, we got you! Tune in as Montana and Nicole give their tips and tricks on getting yourself prepared in the weeks leading up to show day. If you enjoyed this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials. Follow us on Instagram: The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠ Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠ Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/ Want to work with us? Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠ Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

In this week’s episode Montana and Nicole answer a variety of listener questions and requested topics from your DM’s. So tune in as we provide our anecdotal, informative and entertaining responses.   If you enjoyed this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials. Follow us on Instagram: The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠ Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠ Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/ Want to work with us? Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠ Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

In this week’s episode Montana and Nicole are joined again by one of our favourite podcast guests IFBB Pro League Bikini Pro Lisa Reid. As seasoned athletes, we have all well and truly spent time living the bodybuilding lifestyle. So tune in and find out what have been the biggest lessons and things we have gained from this sport because there is more value that you can gain outside of a placing or trophy.   If you enjoyed this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials. Follow us on Instagram: The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠ Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠ Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/ Lisa: https://www.instagram.com/lisajanereid/  Want to work with us? Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠ Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com

In this week’s episode Montana and Nicole discuss how they are applying themselves differently in their preps compared to previous seasons, in particular shifts in mindset and focusing on training performance.  If you are a newer competitor or currently in a deficit phase, this is a great episode to listen to and get some hot tips to ensure that you are training with purpose, intent and enjoying the process. If you enjoyed this episode, we would love to hear your feedback and appreciate a 5 star rating. Ensure to hit the subscribe button so you get notifications and follow us on socials. Follow us on Instagram: The Bikini Academy Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bikiniacademypodcast/⁠ Nicole: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_nicolehitchcock/⁠ Montana: https://www.instagram.com/montanabannister/ Want to work with us? Online contest prep coaching with Nicole: ⁠https://www.nicolehitchcockcoaching.com.au⁠ Online contest prep coaching with Montana:https://www.offtapfitness.com