What a tough cookie! Char has had a challenging year to say the least, not only has she had to deal with the challenges of covid she has also had to emergency spinal surgery. We talk through her injury, her surgery, the recovery process and much much more! I also discover what my cool new job should be! I absolutely loved chatting to Char, she just has such a positive energy about her and I just can't wait to see her comeback in 2021. Content includes: Emergency spinal surgery Recovery & returning to the gym Lockdown training Char's competing journey Future show plans Being a prof ..read more

This will not be what you expect....it isn't about growing weak areas in an off-season. I am not very good about talking about feelings but being vulnerable is important, it is part of being human. In this episode I talk about how moments of weakness have been defining moments for me  and how they can be turned into strengths.n Podcast IG: @parttimebodybuilder Personal IG: @holly.lj ..read more

Ever wondered what it feels like to be absolutely peeled?! Well Clare is know for her trade mark condition and we talk about the real physical and mental reality of being in that condition. We also talk about Clare's lifelong passion for fitness, her bodybuilding history, the importance of learning along the way and much much more. I am so glad me and Clare finally managed to get this recorded. I have known for a few years now. She in fact say me take my first tentative steps into the bodybuilding industry when she was a PT in the gym I trained in. Content includes: Intro to Clare Fitness b ..read more

Well I couldn't let the biggest event of the year go by without a little chat about it could I?! Here is my thoughts on this years bikini class. Content includes Top 10 breakdown This year's trends Importance of stage presentation If you have any comments or feedback or just want a chat you can find me on IG @parttimebodybuilder or @holly.lj Holly x ..read more

Power couple in the house! What these two have achieved together in such a short amount of time is amazing. I loved talking to them about their business and there competitive journeys. Plenty of laughs along the way and I nearly started a few domestics...whoops :) We covered: - How they met - How they set up KHRU Coaching - Opening a gym - Their competing history - Prepping as a couple And much much more! including a cheeky game of Mr & Mrs.  If you want to follow their journeys or find out more about KHRU Coaching you can find them on Instagram @hannahmaclellan @kenny_gibb_physiq ..read more

Becky Wright who is a wellness competitor and a mental health nurse joins me in this episode. We chat about: - Home workouts - Mental health nursing - Balancing bodybuilding and work - Shift work - How she got into bodybuilding - Wellness training - Mini cuts and the scales not playing ball - Looking after yourself on and off prep and ways to de-stress - Using social media positively If you want to follow Becky's you can find her on instagram @becs_x You can also find me on IG @parttimebodybuilder or @holly.lj ..read more

My team mate Hannah Mitchell joins me to chat about: - Her competing journey and future plans - Having a career outside competing and why it is important to pursue interests outside of bodybuilding - The current situation and life in lock down You can find this week's guests, Hannah on IG- @_hannahsheath.  You can also find your host, Holly Jeans on IG @Holly.lj. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and leave us a comment ..read more

First podcast of 2021 and we are starting with a bang! Super excited to share this one with you guys. I had the absolute pleasure of talking to IFBB Pro Phoebe Hagan about her journey on route to that Olympia stage and how she deals with set backs. Also we covered the 2020 Olympia, an insight into the bikini class, IFBB bikini posing and much much more. This is certainly not one to miss! Content includes The current situation A rundown of Phoebe's 2020 competing season Dealing with disappointment Building a strong mindset 2020 Bikini Olympia The Bikini Criteria IFBB Bikini Posing Wh ..read more

Had the absolute pleasure of interviewing IFBB Pro Kuba Cielen for an episode. We spoke about: - The importance of off season - Struggling with binge eating - How to pick your coach All topics that are particularly prevalent in the industry at the moment. Whether you are a coach, competitor or someone who has struggled with disordered eating I think there will be something you can take away from this episode. If you want to find out more, you can follow Kuba on instagram @kuba_cielen. If you enjoyed this episode please hit subscribe so you don't miss future episodes. For any feedback, sugg ..read more

Mana joins me after just turning IFBB Pro to talk about what it is like to earn your pro card, whether she has come down off of cloud 9 and how she juggles her double life as a figure competitor and Paramedic. Content includes: Turning IFBB Pro Explaining Bodybuilding to people What not to say to someone on prep Post show eats 2020 Prep Whats next? Motivations and discipline Mana's competing journey Prep brain Structuring diet and training around shift patterns Remember you can now also find us on YouTube as Part Time Bodybuilder! You can find Mana on IG @bluelightbarbells_ifbbpro or the p ..read more