KIRSTY BENTLEY; Stronger Body = Strong Mind, Navigating Joy & Grief PostPartum, Pregnancy Training, Pro Card Perspective
In today's episode, I sit down with IFBB Bikini Pro Kirsty Bentley, a coach and former WBFF Pro who began her competitive journey in 2016. After transitioning to the NPC and IFBB, she earned her Pro card by placing first at the 2024 British Championships. Kirsty is also a proud mom to her daughter, Evelyn, and her angel baby, Esme, who tragically passed away at just one day old. Her incredible resilience on and off the stage fuels her mission to help other women feel confident and strong. We dive into her experience competing as a mom, the challenges of prepping with a newborn, and how she uses fitness to cultivate both physical and mental strength. Kirsty shares her powerful story of overcoming trauma, embracing gratitude, and inspiring others through her journey. TOPICS COVERED -Having twins -Prepping with a newborn & balancing motherhood -Working as a coach & empowering women -Navigating a traumatic birth & finding resilience -The power of a strong mind and strong body -Practicing gratitude through life's challenges 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 KIRSTY: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirsty_teamfitgirl/ TIME STAMPS 1:00 introduction 6:19 can you pump up too much? 10:40 losing one of her twins at one day old 17:19 prioritizing health postpartum 23:59 having a newborn and being in prep 36:30 overcoming self-doubt 40:00 winning her Pro card 51:29 being a WBFF Pro versus IFBB Pro 55:27 goals for the future 59:44 advice for competitors 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