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EP 83: Breaking Up is Hard

Episode 84 of the Bikinis After Babies podcast, hosted by Mandy Rochon and Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro, titled "EP 83: Breaking Up is Hard" was published on January 16, 2026 and runs 65 minutes.

January 16, 2026 ·65m · Bikinis After Babies

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In this episode of Bikinis After Babies, we are BACK and sharing our personal updates, including a recap and future plans for Mandy in her IVF journey into a new season of her life, and Gillian’s plans for her second season in the IFBB pro league!  This week we are also answering audience questions including:coaching red flags how to choose the right coach and how to know if it’s time to make a coaching changebudget-friendly meal prep strategiesstrategies for selecting the competition(s) you want to compete in and how to plan your season. We apologize for the click-bait-jump scare!  We’re not breaking up!  Your babes in bikinis after babies are BACK and better than ever!  We hope that you enjoyed this episode and if so, we would LOVE it if you would rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how this podcast has helped you 💕 We’d also love to hear from you about future topics you would like us to discuss so please leave us a comment or reach out to us with your questions and suggestions!About Momshell Method Fitness:Ready to embark on your fitness journey?  We would love to help you reach any fitness goal from losing the baby weight to crushing your competition goals!  Follow this link to schedule a discovery call with one of our team members and learn how Momshell Method Fitness can provide you with the tools you need to be successful with customized nutrition and training plans for busy moms → http://bit.ly/loseweightgetsexyContact your hosts:Mandy Rochon Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mandyrochonfit/ Facebook: Mandy RochonGillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini ProInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/Facebook: Gillian HughesMandy’s Posing Sessions1:1 In Person (KC Posing Studio) →  https://bit.ly/inpersonposingwithmandy1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithmandyPosing with Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro1:1 In Person (St Louis Posing Studio) → https://bit.ly/stlposingwithgillianifbbpro1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithgillianifbbproNuethyx Formulations Supplements → https://nuethix.com/(Use code “Momshell” to save 10% off your order)Toxic Angelz Bikinis → https://toxicangelzbikinis.com (Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY”  to save 15% off your order)MISAJO Sports → https://shopsiham.com/collections/workout(Use code “GILLIAN10” to save 10% off your order)Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → https://www.squeezmeskinny.com (Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order)The Shoe Fairy competition heels → https://www.shoefairyofficial.com (Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order)Labwork and Personalized Recommendations:  Practitioner Depot: https://bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell (Use code “momshell” to save 5% off your order)Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → https://amzn.to/46GL1nd

In this episode of Bikinis After Babies, we are BACK and sharing our personal updates, including a recap and future plans for Mandy in her IVF journey into a new season of her life, and Gillian’s plans for her second season in the IFBB pro league!  


This week we are also answering audience questions including:

  • coaching red flags 
  • how to choose the right coach and how to know if it’s time to make a coaching change
  • budget-friendly meal prep strategies
  • strategies for selecting the competition(s) you want to compete in and how to plan your season. 


We apologize for the click-bait-jump scare!  We’re not breaking up!  Your babes in bikinis after babies are BACK and better than ever!  We hope that you enjoyed this episode and if so, we would LOVE it if you would rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how this podcast has helped you 💕 We’d also love to hear from you about future topics you would like us to discuss so please leave us a comment or reach out to us with your questions and suggestions!


About Momshell Method Fitness:

Ready to embark on your fitness journey?  We would love to help you reach any fitness goal from losing the baby weight to crushing your competition goals!  


Follow this link to schedule a discovery call with one of our team members and learn how Momshell Method Fitness can provide you with the tools you need to be successful with customized nutrition and training plans for busy moms → http://bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy


Contact your hosts:

Mandy Rochon 

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mandyrochonfit/ 

Facebook: Mandy Rochon


Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/

Facebook: Gillian Hughes


Mandy’s Posing Sessions

1:1 In Person (KC Posing Studio) →  https://bit.ly/inpersonposingwithmandy

1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithmandy


Posing with Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro

1:1 In Person (St Louis Posing Studio) → https://bit.ly/stlposingwithgillianifbbpro

1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithgillianifbbpro


Nuethyx Formulations Supplements → 

https://nuethix.com/

(Use code “Momshell” to save 10% off your order)


Toxic Angelz Bikinis → https://toxicangelzbikinis.com 

(Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY”  to save 15% off your order)


MISAJO Sports → https://shopsiham.com/collections/workout

(Use code “GILLIAN10” to save 10% off your order)


Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → https://www.squeezmeskinny.com 

(Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order)


The Shoe Fairy competition heels → https://www.shoefairyofficial.com 

(Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order)


Labwork and Personalized Recommendations:  Practitioner Depot: https://bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell (Use code “momshell” to save 5% off your order)


Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → https://amzn.to/46GL1nd

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