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Bikinis After BabiesBikinis After Babies is the one and only podcast where real moms talk about their bodybuilding contest experiences. Author: Mandy Rochon and Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro
Bikinis After Babies is the one and only podcast where real moms talk about their bodybuilding contest experiences. We are sharing the inside scoop, the nitty-gritty, the hardships and the victories as we navigate the rigors of competition prep while juggling family and careers. Well be joined by IFBB bikini pros who share their incredible stories of managing many responsibilities as athletes while defying stereotypes as women who compete in bikinis after babies! Whether youre a new mom thinking about stepping on stage for the first time, or a mom looking for inspo and insight on how to manage contest prep as a busy mom, this podcast offers helpful tips and inspiring stories for moms with big goals!! Make sure to rate, subscribe, and leave us a review to let us know how much this podcast has helped you 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 Mandys 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 Contact your hosts: Mandy Rochon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyrochonfitness/ Facebook: Mandy Rochon Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/ Facebook: Gillian Hughes Momshell Method Fitness Supplements https://www.momshell-method-fitness.myshopify.com (Use code BAB to save 15% off your order) Toxic Angelz Bikinis https://toxicang Language: en Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ep 86: IFBB Bikini Pro Daraja Weidemoyer: Refining Strength From Olympia Stage to Motherhood & Back
Episode 86
Friday, 27 February, 2026
In this week’s episode of Bikinis After Babies, we are joined by the lovely Daraja Weidmoyer, IFBB Bikini Pro, four-time Bikini Olympian and new mom! Not long after her second Olympia in 2023, Daraja made the announcement that she would be stepping away from the stage to embark on a new chapter of her life sharing with the world that she and her husband were expecting their first child. Daraja welcomed her beautiful daughter Azalea into the world in November of 2024, and she is now navigating this powerful new era of motherhood while continuing to inspire women everywhere. Amidst becoming a mom, Daraja went all in as a part of the coaching trio “Refined Strength” with her friends Rachel and Jessica. Through coaching and what she shares online, Daraja leads and inspires women — especially moms — to build confidence, strength, and a healthy lifestyle that fits real life.Daraja is one of the most respected athletes in our sport, and someone who truly embodies what it means to pursue excellence both on and off the stage. In this episode we’re talking about her journey through the sport, her transition into motherhood, what it really looks like to rebuild mind and body after baby and how she’s using her platform to empower women in a whole new way.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 this week’s guest, IFBB Pro Daraja WeidemoyerInstagram:Athlete/personal page: https://www.instagram.com/darajaweid/Coaching page: https://www.instagram.com/coachdaraja/Website- Empowered to Pose: https://empoweredtopose.com/Contact 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
