FELICIA BOTELHO; 10 Year Road to Pro, Faith and Presence, Priorities
In this episode, I chat with IFBB Pro Felicia Botelho, who began competing in 2015 and earned her Pro card at the 2025 Universe in the Masters 35+ division. Outside of bodybuilding, Felicia works full time as a medical assistant at a dermatology office, enjoys life with her boyfriend and puppy, and is working towards her personal training certification. Felicia opens up about her experiences with eating disorders and mental illness, the role faith has played in her journey, and the emotional side of competing. She shares valuable lessons learned from the sport and how she maintains balance between bodybuilding and everyday life. TOPICS COVERED -Overcoming eating disorders and mental illness -How faith shapes her perspective -Emotional challenges of competing -Key lessons from the stage -Life and goals outside of bodybuilding CONNECT WITH CELESTE: Website: http://www.celestial.fit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html CONNECT WITH : Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miss.botelho_ifbbpro/ TIME STAMPS 1:00 introduction 4:20 working towards your Pro card 8:01 balancing life and bodybuilding 11:10 having a strong faith 13:25 lessons from competing 16:11 having a step-son 20:26 purpose outside of the sport 24:09 prep versus improvement season 26:02 working with P3 coaching 29:45 bikini criteria & competing 36:28 a day in the life 41:20 skin care advice CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE FOOD RELATIONSHIP COACHING SERIES CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE POST SHOW BLUES COACHING SERIES LEARN MORE AND APPLY FOR MY 5 WEEK FOOD RELATIONSHIP HEALING & DISCOVERY COACHING PROGRAM FOR OTHER FREE RESOURCES, LIVE EVENTS, AND WAYS TO WORK WITH CELESTE CLICK HERE