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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

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Welcome Back to The Beyond Condition Podcast.

Is Communication As a Competitive Bodybuilder a Constant Challenge?

I strive to connect the intense requirements of competitive bodybuilding with the realities of sharing life with a partner who does not engage in the sport. My goal is to transform the isolation often felt by bodybuilders into proactive conversations. This way, we can ensure that the pursuit of competitive bodybuilding does not undermine our home life due to unspoken fatigue, strict schedules, or emotional distance.

I understand the struggle; communication is not a one-size-fits-all situation. At certain stages of your bodybuilding journey, it can be tough to articulate your feelings.

Can You Develop Different Communication Styles for Healthier Relationships?

In today’s episode, I aim to expand your understanding of effective communication while staying true to yourself.

Topics Covered:

• Why Communication Can Feel Difficult as a Competitive Bodybuilder
• Weighing Up The Effort You're Willing to Put Into Communication
• Gaining Support From Those Around You
• Understanding Different Levels of Communication

I hope to resonate and connect with my listeners by sharing valuable insights for your journey!

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Welcome Back to The Beyond Condition Podcast: Roundtable Episode with Dan Bastick and AJ Morris.

We kick off this episode by discussing how to build effective coaching relationships.

With a combined experience of over 30 years, our goal is to provide valuable insights to our listeners. Through authentic conversations, we explore both natural and assisted competitive bodybuilding.

What to Expect

Competitive Bodybuilding Real Talk: Managing expectations as both a coach and a client, and understanding how to communicate effectively throughout all phases, including show day.

Natural and Assisted Bodybuilding: We delve into the similarities and differences within the realms of competitive bodybuilding as a whole.

Discussions Include:

• Learning from coaches and bodybuilders in the industry
• Coaching your partner, with a focus on effective communication
• Navigating coaching relationships, including the experience of being coached
• The role of sports psychology
• Show day experiences and post-show debriefs
• Communicating bodybuilding to those around you
• Gaining experience as a competitive bodybuilder
• Reverse out and post show considerations
• Judging and placings
• Your own exploration to what’s possible as a bodybuilder
• Managing expectations
• Approaching multiple shows in one season
• ‘Warm up’ shows
• Competition standards and timing around show schedules for a season
• Utilisation of PEDs during a prep
• Peaking for a show
• Social media and external pressure
• Managing stress
• Finding a coach that specifies to your ambitions
• Listener question: Dan’s POA if AJ went assisted?
• Bloodwork
• Testosterone ranges and low test symptoms including TRT
• Understanding the assisted route
• Ego
• Neurochemistry and effects of steroid use
• Listener question: How to manage post diet nutrition to minimise fat gain whilst upping calories

Find Dan and AJ on Instagram: @danbastick @ajmorris_

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Welcome Back to The Beyond Condition Podcast Free Community Webinar Episodes!

I’m excited to present this episode and even more thrilled to introduce our guest, Anastasia Rider, as she connects with our tribe!

I hope you all enjoy listening, and a big thank you to those who joined the call. If you're interested in participating in future webinars, please feel free to reach out.

Find Anastasia Rider on Instagram @anastasiarider_ifbbpro

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Welcome Back to The Beyond Condition Podcast with New Guest Charles Bryant IFBB Pro.

Charles Expresses Vulnerability to Support Our Community.

In this episode, Charles shares his authentic experiences on the path to achieving his IFBB Pro status. He earned his pro card during his first season as a natural athlete, with the support of his coach, Matt Parker, a friend of The Beyond Condition Podcast. Matt emphasises the importance of having someone in your corner who believes in you.

Charles discusses his choice to withdraw from his 2025 bodybuilding prep. We delve into how identifying as a bodybuilder can lead to difficult moments when making changes in direction and how therapy has transformed his life.

What to Expect

Real-Life Insight: Charles embodies the spirit of a warrior, sharing his journey to resonate with and inspire our community.

Becoming a Pro: We explore the genuine expectations tied to becoming a pro, including the pressure to surpass your stage physique each season and the commitment required to dedicate your life to bodybuilding.

Discussions Include:

• Charles Background in Competitive Sports
• Building a Competitive Mindset
• Consistency and Discipline
• Constructive Criticism and Self Development
• COVID-19
• Becoming a PT and Coach
• Self Belief and Imposter Syndrome
• Body Dysmorphia and Comparison to Others
• Progression as a Competitive Bodybuilder
• Judges Feedback
• Becoming a Pro and The Pro League
• Show Day, Posing and Stage Presence
• Support System Including Finding The Right Coach For You
• Remaining Humble
• Dealing With Conflict and Trolls
• Relationships and Communication
• Managing Life Stressors
• Natural and Assisted Bodybuilding
• Bodybuilding Community
• The Different Phases of Bodybuilding Including Prep, Reversing Out and Off Season
• Post Show
• Support Network
• The Importance of Therapy
• Finding The Right Coach
• Being a Role Model

Find Charles on Instagram @charlesbryant_ifbb_pro

Special Mention to Matt Parker @mattparker_teamgmt

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

Is Romana quitting bodybuilding?

Listen to this episode to hear more...

Find the Romana on Instagram @romana.skotzen_ifbbpro

Huge Thanks to Hardcore FBB Media for Their Support @hardcorefemalebodybuilding

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Welcome Back to The Beyond Condition Podcast with Returning Guest Aaron Clark.

We Get Stuck Into Off Season as a Competitive Bodybuilder.

Aaron has a wealth of experience as a 212 IFBB Pro Olympian. We bring our combined anecdotes to this episode to deep dive on plenty of the considerations to successful growth phases. Off season is viewed through many different lenses, particularly with how much we are exposed to. We hope to bring reality to keeping an open mind and learning along the way,

What to Expect

Learn From a Seasoned Competitor and Coach: Aaron’s anecdote spans across years of competing at a high standard and coaching bodybuilders. Experience is crucial for education to be based on anecdotal evidence.

Clarifying Misinformation: We debunk plenty of subjects that fall into the topic of off season. Our conversations span far and wide to help you gain real life insight.

Discussions Include:

• Support Network and Your Circle
• Finding Your Why
• Progression as a Competitive Bodybuilder
• Health Considerations When You Push Up in Off Season
• Body Dysmorphia
• How Far Do You Need To Push Up
• Appetite and Training Adaptations
• Pulling Back and Mini Cuts During a Growth Phase
• Dealing With Conflict and Opinions
• Reverse Dieting
• Post Show Considerations
• Learning Your Body
• Comparison to Others
• Body Recomposition and Getting Lean
• Hunger Hormones and Repopulating Fat Cells
• Food Disorders and Mental Health
• Masking Through Bodybuilding Including Trauma
• Understanding *Competitive* Bodybuilding
• Achieving True Stage Condition
• Steroid Use and Timelining
• Stressors on Your Body and Understanding How to Create an Environment For Progression
• Growth Hormone
• Insulin Sensitivity
• Steroid Use: Risk vs Reward
• Social Media
• Self Sabotage
• Realising Your Own Success
• The Importance of Posing
• ‘Balance’ as a Competitive Bodybuilder
• Building a Coaching Relationship
• Learning From Mistakes

Find Aaron on Instagram @aaronclarkifbbpro

Previous Episodes:

26th June 2024 - Season 3 - Episode 38 - So You Think You’re a Bodybuilder Guest. Aaron Clark

5th January 2026 - Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aaron Clark IFBB Pro - Extreme Steroids and Side Effects - Extreme Series Ep. 1

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Welcome Back to The Beyond Condition Podcast

Is ‘Recovery’ Something You Find Tedious?

When I first started my journey in bodybuilding, I resisted the idea of recovery. Honestly, all I wanted to do was push myself harder. However, throughout my years in bodybuilding, I have come to appreciate the crucial role recovery plays in success.

Are You Holding Yourself Back?

In today’s episode, I strive to share my experiences, insights, and knowledge to emphasise the significance of managing fatigue, prioritising rest, and recognising when it’s time to pull back to support your progress.

Topics Covered:

• Collecting Bio-Feedback to Identify Trends
• Managing Your Training Fatigue
• Recovery Methods
• Challenging Your Narrative

I hope to connect with as many of you as possible and provide valuable insights for your journey!

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