{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Bikinis After Babies","title":"Episode 61: Depression, Anxiety, Emotional Eating & Menty B’s","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3247,"description":"In this week’s episode, we are discussing the mental aspects of bodybuilding, including the emotional struggles that can arise during prep, such as anxiety and depression.  We touch on many aspects of mental health as an athlete including\nThe impact of hormonal changes\nHow prep can cause a feeling of loneliness for some\nThe impact of fatigue on mood and emotions\nQuality sleep and how sleep affects mental health\nThe impact and dangers of some supplements\nHow to determine if you are having an unhealthy relationship with food\n\nWe hope that if you have experienced any of these things in prep that you know that you are not alone- we’ve been there!!  Overall, it is important to have open communication with your coaches and loved ones and as you progress through your journey that you develop an understanding of your own body and your needs during the prep process.\n\nWe 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!\n\nAbout Momshell Method Fitness:\nReady 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!  \n\nFollow 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\n\nContact your hosts:\nMandy Rochon \nInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/mandyrochonfit/ \nFacebook: Mandy Rochon\n\nGillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/\nFacebook: Gillian Hughes\n\nMandy’s Posing Sessions\n1:1 In Person (KC Posing Studio) →  https://bit.ly/inpersonposingwithmandy\n1:1 Virtual Posing →...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/7hfAfgWnqnxszsl4OMyHRGofFimP_PbS-r9swOCFvmE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84NTIz/OWVlNGFlODllY2E3/M2U4ZmVhZTU1YTY1/MjZiZi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}