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Hosted by Courtney Ustrzycki · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 137 episodes
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Where physical discipline meets emotional intelligence. Hosted by IFBB Bikini Pro and transformation coach Courtney Ustrzycki, this podcast gives you real strategies for training, mindset, confidence, boundaries, and becoming the human behind the goals. No fluff, no filters, just growth, grit, and the tools to elevate every phase of your life. Welcome to Strength + Self.
Courtney Ustrzycki hosts Strength + Self, a health show with 137 episodes published.
Sharing a chat with a first-time competitor amiga. Hitting a weight plateau during contest prep can trigger self-doubt, but the scale is only one data point in a much larger picture. In this episode, I break down why the
From hosting The Fit Weekend Fest in Mérida to unexpectedly chatting with bodybuilding legend Kevin Levrone, this episode is a mix of behind-the-scenes moments, impulse decisions, and a lot of honest reflection. Oh ya, a
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
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'm personally hitti
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 betwee
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: co
“Squirrel spirit” theme of this epi (more to come like this?) feeling familiar resistance > seeking new opportunities for growth and expansionupdate since last epi/competition > mindset 180°, new boundaries, giving up pr
First competition of 2025 (hopefully not my last) and it was like a mini Olympia... this prep broke me, pushed me through my hardest challenges yet, reminded me why I 'get to' (not 'have to') do this. The good, the bad a
The connection between the mind and the gut, and how this relationship impacts our mindset within bodybuilding. A well-functioning gut supports the production of mood stabilizers, dopamine (think: reward-driven behaviour
Me and IFBB Pro Humberto Kauffmann (owner of Overcome & Become competition prep coaching, and my prep coach!) discuss all thing bodybuilding and the Canadian Physique Alliance (CPA) tier system for all bodybuilding divis
Navigating my own post show phase over the last 6 weeks, including: Finding my calorie sweet spot in a surplus Measuring proper data points with skin-fold calipers and measurements Expected weekly rate of weight gain and
Competing in bodybuilding brings its own set of challenges, and trying to find harmony with a relationship can sometimes feel tricky—especially when your partner doesn't share the same fitness lifestyle or goals. But it’
Off-season can be mentally and physically challenging, but it’s where the real progress is made. It’s where we grow the most, mentally and physically. It’s where we develop our inner and outer strength. We build mental r
In this episode, I share: 3x judge’s feedback from Mexico Grand Battle areas I want/need to focus on and improve (beyond my physique but in my daily life as well) my improvement season goals (personal and professional) a
In this epi, I share real-time feels and fears, in peak week of my 2nd (and final) competition of my 2024 season. pushing improvements since my last show (Vancouver Pro in July) being uncertain if I’ve made enough improv
We usually know going into prep that it's going to be hard, but what that looks and feels like really hits differently when we get into it. Listen to this epi as I ask coaches, and first-time and experienced competitors
Best tips and navigation tools to consider applying for your workouts when you’re traveling (hotel, resort, vacation, etc) Mentioned episode: 84: Understanding Effective Reps Physique transformation: www.courtneyfo
Recently discovering my own glass ceilings and limitations (more so around prep-related ‘things’ - but applicable and impactful in all areas of life.) Physique transformation: www.courtneyforlife.com/coaching Fitness app
Topics include: - 15 weeks and peak week going into the Mexico Grand Battle Bikini Pro Competition - most insane travel shenanigans possible in Mexico City - revealing my self sabotage that has held me back in preps - co
Topics include: - rabbit hole of astrology, human design & new moon - disappointments in valued relationships - what deflecting compliments looks like and why you need to stop - judge’s feedback from my pro show; what I
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