The Reality of Post Show | Self Control & Discipline (Let’s Get Deeper EP.10)

Описание: The Reality of Post Show | What Competing Teaches You About Self Control & Discipline
Let’s Get Deeper Podcast EP.10

Two weeks ago, I stepped on stage for my pro debut at the first ever IFBB Fit Model Pro Show.

Now, the real work begins.. navigating post show.

In this episode, I share the honest reality of the post-show phase: watching your body change, managing intense hunger signals after months of dieting, and learning how to navigate freedom again after such a structured prep.

This is a grounded conversation about self awareness, discipline, and why the post-show phase can actually be one of the most powerful opportunities for growth — not just as an athlete, but as a person.

Rather than seeing post show as something to “survive,” this episode explores how the challenges of this phase can build self control, emotional awareness, and long-term success in every area of life.

In this episode, we explore:
00:00 Intro + Post Show Challenges
04:35 Right vs Wrong
05:15 Hormones & impacts
09:20 Mentality to succeed post show
10:20 My experiences & challenges post show
17:15 Body dysmorphia
19:00 You are normal
20:00 take accountability for your growth
21:25 Pillars of success
22:30 Flexibility while being on track
24:00 Food temptation post show
25:50 How to build your willpower
28:00 Setting yourself up for success
30:35 Crazy willpower test
33:15 How discipline is built
35:00 Tactics for post show
37:00 How to respond when you ‘fail’ or go overboard
38:55 Vulnerable share
41:30 Building self control
42:50 Why self awareness is important
44:50 You make your choices
46:40 RAS + choosing your experience
48:00 Food guilt & choices
49:20 How you might be setting yourself up for failure
50:05 Dopamine reward systems & food post show
51:30 Control vs suppressing
54:00 Practical ways to build discipline, willpower & self awareness
58:00 How this helps you in life outside of bodybuilding
1:00:27 Final reflections
1:01:20 Outro

This episode isn’t about perfection or extreme restriction.

It’s about learning to navigate freedom with awareness, understanding that your body is recovering from months of stress, and recognising that discipline isn’t just about dieting it’s about the choices you make when no one is watching and how you operate with freedom too.

If you’re navigating post show, preparing for your first competition, or simply learning how to build self control and awareness in pursuit of your goals, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen to the podcast on Spotify
🎥 Visual chapters of this journey are shared here on YouTube
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Thank you for being here.
X Charli