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Sarah Welcomes Scott Stevenson Back to The Beyond Condition Podcast.

Get ready for an action-packed episode as we explore a variety of topics such as addiction, identity, and naivety within the bodybuilding industry.

Scott brings a wealth of knowledge to this episode, guiding us on a journey of discovery with a profound message: how can bodybuilding benefit you and contribute to your personal growth?

What to Expect

Understanding Covering Strategies and Addiction: Our goal is to offer valuable insights that foster self-awareness and actualisation, both as a bodybuilder and as an individual.

Competitive Bodybuilding Truths: Through candid and open discussions, we uncover topics that will both inform and encourage you to remain vigilant in social situations and through your internal dialogue.

Discussions Include:

• Covering and coping strategies
• Addiction including alcoholism, drugs and gambling
• Psychology and therapy
• External validation and self glorification
• Dopamine dependancy including prep spending
• The Importance of goals
• The crossover of eating disorders and competitive bodybuilding
• Adaptations during a prep including psychological changes
• Recreational drugs
• Personal growth
• Self worth and awareness
• Finding your people
• Identity
• Life changing events
• Building resilience
• Narcissm and abusive relationships
• Social media and artificial intelligence
• Parent issues
• Coaching relationships and communities
• Female steroid use
• Tanning experiences at bodybuilding shows
• Emotional abuse and conflict as a female bodybuilder
• Cult and tribe mentality
• Trauma and trauma bonding
• Female empowerment
• Self coaching and reliance on a coach
• The reality of competitive bodybuilding when pressured to embark on this journey
• The beauty of bodybuilding
• Gratitude

Find Scott on Instagram @fortitude_training

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Welcome Back to The Beyond Condition Podcast for a Solo Episode.

Today has brought a humbling experience, and I am excited to share this moment with my listeners.

I want to keep spreading the message that we belong to a small percentage of individuals who engage in bodybuilding, so let's celebrate that!

I hope you enjoy this episode!

S x

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Welcome Back to The Beyond Condition Podcast with Sarah and Romana.

The dynamic duo is back with an action-filled episode!

In this episode, we delve into various topics, including:

• Social media algorithms and clickbait content
• Navigating relationships as a competitive bodybuilder
• Strategies for managing fatigue
• Understanding trauma and much more!

Our goal is to provide education, empowerment, and personal stories to our community.

We hope you enjoy this episode!

S&R x

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Sarah Welcomes Chelsey Warnes to The Beyond Condition Podcast.

In this episode, Chelsey takes us on her journey, reminiscing about her time as a bikini competitor and her transition into the wellness competition realm, culminating in the thrill of turning pro!

With a wealth of experience between us, we explore the valuable lessons learned throughout our journeys, emphasising how investing time in the industry truly pays dividends.

What to Expect

Educational and Engaging Stories: The competitive bodybuilding journey is rich with varied experiences; hear some of ours!

Steroid Use Truths: We underscore the significance of understanding the assisted side of bodybuilding and encourage thoughtful considerations before using steroids.

Discussions Include:

• The wellness division
• Falling in love with bodybuilding before competing
• Achieving pro status
• The amateur division and federations
• Competing in back-to-back shows
• Post-show and binge eating
• Reverse dieting strategies
• Building a support network
• Relationship with food, including off-plan choices
• Off-season considerations for female bodybuilders
• Training for wellness
• Energy expenditure and recovery
• Different bodybuilding categories
• The coaching relationship
• Navigating conflict
• Steroid use, including oral and injectable forms
• Virilization and the effects of steroid use
• Competing internationally, including booking services
• Judges feedback
• The significance of posing

Find Chelsey on Instagram @chelseywarnes_ifbbpro

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Join Us for an Engaging Discussion on Female Bodybuilding.

Your host, Sarah Parker from The Beyond Condition Podcast, is excited to welcome:

• Claudio from Hardcore Female Bodybuilding Media
• Anastasia Rider, IFBB Pro
• Romana Skotzen, IFBB Pro Olympian

Come and be part of this enlightening conversation!

Together, we share a common goal: to unite female bodybuilders through empowerment, shared experiences, and education.

As we continue into 2026, we are witnessing a transformative year for the sense of community. The commitment from Hardcore Female Bodybuilding Media aligns perfectly with the mission of The Beyond Condition Podcast. Our conversations delve into themes of passion, integrity, and unity.

What to Expect

Aspirations Met With Action: We explore the ideas we have for making a lasting impact in the female bodybuilding scene.

Perspectives From Multiple Angles: With four individuals contributing diverse insights, we bring a wealth of perspectives to the table. Expect in-depth discussions on topics that foster meaningful conversations.

We hope you find this episode enjoyable!

Connect with us on Instagram @anastasiarider_ifbbpro @romana.skotzen_ifbbpro

A huge thank you to Hardcore FBB Media for their support @hardcorefemalebodybuilding

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Sarah Welcomes Max Wadsworth to The Beyond Condition Podcast

In today's episode, I bring you an exclusive interview where you'll discover what it truly feels like to go viral on social media!

Max shares his inspiring journey, from becoming a Powerlifting World Champion at just 19 years old to preparing for his 2026 season with aspirations to become the youngest IFBB Pro in the UK.

What to Expect

A Meaningful Journey: Max began his fitness journey at the age of 8. What started with CrossFit evolved into Powerlifting, and now he is pursuing Bodybuilding. Along the way, he has cultivated discipline and discovered a passion for excellence.

The Experience of Going Viral: Max provides valuable insights into the whirlwind of suddenly gaining fame on social media.

Discussions Include:

• Going viral on social media
• Sleep apnea
• Max’s athletic background
• Coaching dynamics
• Balancing full-time work and bodybuilding
• Connecting with the bodybuilding community
• Powerlifting
• How Max discovered bodybuilding
• Positive role models
• External pressures and conflicts
• Max’s preparation timeline for 2026
• Practice preps and health phases
• Posing practise and lessons
• Bodybuilding couples
• Body weights and calorie intake
• Steroids and cycles
• Support systems
• The reality of Instagram
• Training performance while on cycle
• Addictive behaviours and obsessions
• Eating disorders and therapy
• Off-plan experiences

Find Max on Instagram @maximus_wads

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Welcome Back to The Beyond Condition Podcast

'If You Died Tomorrow Would You Be Fulfilled With Your Past Week?'

A question I often ask myself. A question we all have the opportunity to go within and ask.

If you want to change something, this is your time.

I hope to help even 1 listener to solidify their path to living life.

S x

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Sarah Welcomes David DeMesquita Back to The Beyond Condition Podcast.

In this episode, we dive deeply into the topics of HRT and female steroid use within the bodybuilding industry.

David brings a wealth of knowledge gathered over decades, uncovering insights that may surprise you. Our goal is to provide education and real-life perspectives.

What to Expect

In-Depth Exploration of HRT for Women: We discuss both natural and assisted methods of utilising HRT effectively.

Insights into Female Steroid Use: Gain essential knowledge about female steroid use that may change your understanding of its realities.

Discussions Include:

• Competitive bodybuilding divisions and genetics
• Coaching deep dive
• Prescriptions for HRT
• Pre-menopause and menopause
• What HRT is (Hormone Replacement Therapy)
• Blood testing and interpretation of panels
• PCOS and PCO
• Birth control methods
• HRT in sports and advantages of enhancements
• The roles of testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone
• Health considerations with HRT and dosages including testosterone use in women
• Copy-and-paste coaching practices
• The impact of ChatGPT
• Peptides and related studies
• Research case studies and clinical findings
• Hormonal ranges and their implications
• Finding your niche
• Considerations for menstrual cycles
• Virilization effects, including vocal cord changes
• Reversing virilization
• Female anabolic steroid use
• Social media's influence
• Issues of abuse and online trolls
• Side effects associated with Anavar
• Long-term Anavar use
• Health phases, cycling, and pulling back
• Pre-preparation phases
• Stress management and recovery during prep
• Therapeutic interventions
• The origins of steroid use
• Natural sports practices and drug testing
• Natural hormone cycles
• HRT treatment options for menopause
• Body composition changes with HRT
• Birth control methods

Find David on Instagram @dynamite_d

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