Summary

In this episode, Emma discusses her journey in bodybuilding as a female athlete. She shares her background and how she got interested in bodybuilding. Emma talks about her decision to compete in the figure class and the challenges she faced along the way. She emphasizes the importance of building muscle mass and addresses common objections females have about gaining weight. Emma also discusses the struggles faced by females in bodybuilding and the societal pressures they encounter. In this part of the conversation, Emma discusses the benefits of muscle building and trusting the process. She emphasizes the importance of buying into the bulking process and focusing on performance and strength gains rather than solely on appearance. Emma also shares her insights on managing body image and self-doubt during gaining phases and highlights the importance of a positive mindset. She discusses her experience with hormonal issues and the decision to explore assisted federations. Emma shares her journey with testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and the impact it has had on her mental and physical well-being. Finally, she emphasizes the need to assess the risks and benefits of assisted bodybuilding and make informed decisions based on individual goals and circumstances. In this conversation, Emma discusses her experience with bodybuilding and the considerations for female bodybuilders. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the risks and potential changes to the female physiology before considering the use of performance-enhancing drugs. Emma also highlights the personal and self-development aspects of bodybuilding and encourages individuals to have the right intentions and reasons for pursuing the sport. The conversation concludes with Emma expressing her support for women in strength sports and inviting listeners to connect with her for coaching or questions about bodybuilding and PEDs.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:17 Emma's Success in Bodybuilding

02:17 Emma's Interest in Bodybuilding

04:52 Choosing the Figure Class

06:35 Deciding to Compete

09:19 The Timeframe for Competing

11:22 The Decision to Compete with AJ Morris

14:11 The Importance of Building Muscle Mass

17:26 The Challenges of Bodybuilding as a Female

23:01 The Enjoyment of Bodybuilding Habits and Behaviors

25:08 Overcoming Objections to Gaining Muscle

32:29 Struggles Faced by Females in Bodybuilding

42:31 Benefits of Muscle Building and Trusting the Process

45:25 The Importance of Buying into the Bulking Process

47:09 Managing Body Image and Self-Doubt during Gaining Phases

51:55 Navigating Body Image and Preps for Photoshoots

56:25 Emma's Experience with Hormonal Issues and Assisted Federations

01:05:30 The Impact of Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) on Emma's Mental and Physical Well-being

01:16:37 Assessing the Risks and Benefits of Assisted Bodybuilding

01:24:28 Considerations for Female Bodybuilders

Where to find Emma:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emma.currivan/

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y71WFw9MkzS71zppoqsC9

Links to find the boys:

Shane Storey

Instagram: www.instagram.com/sstorey94

Email: storeystrength@gmail.com

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sstorey94/

Coaching Application: https://forms.gle/zXPoxK3oTaSqngMd6

Lawrence King

Instagram: www.instagram.com/_lawrenceking

Twitter: https://twitter.com/_lawrenceking