EP 140: What the Camera Sees vs. What Bodybuilding Really Does to Athletes

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BEcoming RELENTLESS

Elenoa McCabe

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Becoming Relentless is a fitness & bodybuilding podcast designed for individuals looking to enhance both their physique, well-being, mindset, and more. I cover key topics such as training, nutrition, and lifestyle habits. I offer practical tips and deep insights into achieving fitness goals both inside and outside the gym. My podcast is here to empower listeners to not only achieve their desired results, but also understand the physiological and mental changes that come with personal transformation! Welcome fam! #BEcomingRelentless

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EP 140: What the Camera Sees vs. What Bodybuilding Really Does to Athletes

BEcoming RELENTLESS

1 hour 7 minutes 26 seconds

2 weeks ago

EP 140: What the Camera Sees vs. What Bodybuilding Really Does to Athletes

In this episode, I sit down with THE industry's photographer Mario Wilkinson to talk about what the camera actually captures, and what athletes are really living through behind the scenes.

Mario has photographed everyone from first-time competitors to Olympia-level athletes, and his perspective is rare: he sees the peak moments, the crashes after the stage lights turn off, and the emotional patterns that repeat backstage year after year.

We talk about:

The difference between athletes who are grounded in their process vs. chasing validation

What bodybuilding photos don’t show about pressure, comparison, and mental health

How social media has changed the way athletes see themselves

The emotional cost of being judged on stage, online, and internally

Why photos matter in the off-season — not just at your “best”

What longevity in bodybuilding actually looks like (and who tends to last)

This isn’t a highlight-reel conversation. It’s an honest look at identity, discipline, image, and what it really means to pursue physique goals without losing yourself in the process.

Whether you’re a competitor, coach, creative, or someone navigating comparison culture in fitness — this episode will make you think differently about the photos you see and the stories you tell yourself.

Connect with Mario: Instagram / TikTok / Facebook: @mwilk.media

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