<description>&lt;p&gt;This episode is for anyone who’s ever swung between extremes in training, doubted their own knowledge, or felt stuck in their physique progress. The real story of how I went from doing everything myself… to giving up all control… to finally landing in the middle... I call it my Goldilocks in training.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;After 15+ years of coaching, competing, programming, burning out, and rebuilding, (I think?!) I finally hit a breakthrough. Not from adding more, but from understanding why my body responds the way it does. With new guidance, clearer direction, and a fresh perspective, I’m blending what I know with what I’m learning, and so far it’s working. It&amp;#39;s slow, it&amp;#39;s snail process, but it&amp;#39;s process. And the snail is going in the direction we need it to.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s been about trusting the process, fixing weak points, and finding the approach that feels &amp;#39;just right,&amp;#39; with less extremes and more alignment. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;instagram.com/courtney_ifbbpro&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;coachcourtneypro.com&lt;/p&gt;
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This episode is for anyone who’s ever swung between extremes in training, doubted their own knowledge, or felt stuck in their physique progress. The real story of how I went from doing everything myself… to giving up all control… to finally landing in the middle... I call it my Goldilocks in training.After 15+ years of coaching, competing, programming, burning out, and rebuilding, (I think?!) I finally hit a breakthrough. Not from adding more, but from understanding why my body responds the way it does. With new guidance, clearer direction, and a fresh perspective, I’m blending what I know with what I’m learning, and so far it’s working. It&#39;s slow, it&#39;s snail process, but it&#39;s process. And the snail is going in the direction we need it to.It’s been about trusting the process, fixing weak points, and finding the approach that feels &#39;just right,&#39; with less extremes and more alignment. instagram.com/courtney_ifbbprocoachcourtneypro.com

137: Finding my Goldilocks in training

<description>&lt;p&gt;For the ones who feel “I should have my life together” but also know they’re just getting started. Whether you’re in your 20s or reflecting back, I know at least a few of these will resonate for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I&amp;#39;m personally hitting self-trust, confidence, money, boundaries, dating yourself, friendships, failure, rejection, and becoming the kind of woman who shows up for herself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;These are the lessons that would’ve saved me money, heartbreak, and years of stress. The advice I ignored, but that shaped everything about who I am now... #noregrets&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;instagram.com/courtney_ifbbpro&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;coachcourtneypro.com&lt;/p&gt;
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For the ones who feel “I should have my life together” but also know they’re just getting started. Whether you’re in your 20s or reflecting back, I know at least a few of these will resonate for you.I&#39;m personally hitting self-trust, confidence, money, boundaries, dating yourself, friendships, failure, rejection, and becoming the kind of woman who shows up for herself.These are the lessons that would’ve saved me money, heartbreak, and years of stress. The advice I ignored, but that shaped everything about who I am now... #noregrets instagram.com/courtney_ifbbprocoachcourtneypro.com

136: 30 lessons & advice I wish I listened to in my 20s

<description>&lt;p&gt;Change doesn’t happen by thinking about it. It happens when you finally decide to move. Because nothing changes if nothing changes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sharing some current feels (and shifts) while I navigate through the messy middle between who I’ve been and who I’m becoming… that space where things feel uncertain, uncomfortable, and raw, but all so necessary. Shift in coaching, health protocols, and some new projects I’m taking on.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Always raw, uncertain, and honest. Sharing this ‘therapy session’ because growth isn’t always glamorous, but it’s always worth it. Come FAFO with me :)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Basically, it&amp;#39;s all just a personal self-led therapy session!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;instagram.com/courtney_ifbbpro&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;coachcourtneypro.com&lt;/p&gt;
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Change doesn’t happen by thinking about it. It happens when you finally decide to move. Because nothing changes if nothing changes. Sharing some current feels (and shifts) while I navigate through the messy middle between who I’ve been and who I’m becoming… that space where things feel uncertain, uncomfortable, and raw, but all so necessary. Shift in coaching, health protocols, and some new projects I’m taking on. Always raw, uncertain, and honest. Sharing this ‘therapy session’ because growth isn’t always glamorous, but it’s always worth it. Come FAFO with me :) Basically, it&#39;s all just a personal self-led therapy session! instagram.com/courtney_ifbbprocoachcourtneypro.com

135: Choosing change, even when you don't know where it leads

<description>&lt;p&gt;A vulnerable message shared from my amiga, inspired all of this. The pressure to perform (compete) and a common struggle many competitors feel/experience. It needed to be said. All with love in a safe space.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website: &lt;a href="http://coachcourtneypro.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;⁠coachcourtneypro.com⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;IG: &lt;a href="http://instagram.com/courtney_ifbbpro" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;⁠instagram.com/courtney_ifbbpro⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
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A vulnerable message shared from my amiga, inspired all of this. The pressure to perform (compete) and a common struggle many competitors feel/experience. It needed to be said. All with love in a safe space.Website: <a href="http://coachcourtneypro.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠coachcourtneypro.com⁠</a>IG: <a href="http://instagram.com/courtney_ifbbpro" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠instagram.com/courtney_ifbbpro⁠</a>

134: Olympia wkd & competition pressure 

<description>&lt;p&gt;“Squirrel spirit” theme of this epi (more to come like this?)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;feeling familiar resistance &amp;gt; seeking new opportunities for growth and expansion&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;update since last epi/competition &amp;gt; mindset 180°, new boundaries, giving up protocol control&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;I’m the official/first/only ambassador for Evolve Gym in Mexico &amp;gt; what this means for me&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;“useless souvenirs” from Korea&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;shameless plug for coaching with me &amp;gt; let’s work together &amp;gt; lifestyle or competition prep!&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website: &lt;a href="http://coachcourtneypro.com"&gt;coachcourtneypro.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;IG: &lt;a href="http://instagram.com/courtney_ifbbpro"&gt;instagram.com/courtney_ifbbpro&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
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“Squirrel spirit” theme of this epi (more to come like this?)<ul><li>feeling familiar resistance &gt; seeking new opportunities for growth and expansion</li><li>update since last epi/competition &gt; mindset 180°, new boundaries, giving up protocol control</li><li>I’m the official/first/only ambassador for Evolve Gym in Mexico &gt; what this means for me</li><li>“useless souvenirs” from Korea</li><li>shameless plug for coaching with me &gt; let’s work together &gt; lifestyle or competition prep!</li></ul> Website: <a href="http://coachcourtneypro.com">coachcourtneypro.com</a>IG: <a href="http://instagram.com/courtney_ifbbpro">instagram.com/courtney_ifbbpro</a>

133: squirrels: calm after the storm, the face of Evolve, gifts from Korea

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