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Grow By Design
Welcome to Grow by Design, the podcast for high performers.
I’m Jess Greene, an IFBB Bikini athlete and businesswoman and this is the podcast that helps you unlock your champions mindset. Whether it’s health, mindset, sport or life I am here to help you achieve your goals, live your best life and get sh*t done.
Episodes
88 episodes
88. The final episode (for good), the end of 2024, the podcast and what's next
Hey Guys!After a big few weeks and months, I have come to the tough decision that this will be my final podcast (for the year and probably for good!) In this episode, I share some of my biggest takeaways and lessons as we close ...
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87. So you want to compete? Things to know before you start bodybuilding, a prep (or any major goal)
In this episode, I share the key things you should consider and need to know before starting a comp prep. This conversation is relevant for any current bodybuilders and bikini athletes. Anyone considering competing and anyone to try som...
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Episode 87
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22:35
86. Vicki Misitano - IFBB Pro League Judge - What the judges are looking for, the Olympia standard, the evolution of bodybuilding.
In this episode I am joined by Vicki Misitano who is an IFBB Pro Leauge judge in Australia. She has also just returned from a whirlwind trip in the USA where she was judging at the amateur Olympia!In this episode, we chat: ...
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Episode 86
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49:51
85. Tim McKinnon - Bikini Building, Training For The Criteria, Optimising And Understanding Your Hormones.
In this episode, I chat with Tim McKinnon, one of Australia’s top Comp Prep coaches. We chat all things bikini, including:The importance of training optimally for your structure and the bikini criteria How hormones and...
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Season 2
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Episode 85
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1:06:11
84: Will Warren-Davey, Founder and CEO of Primabolics - Building the Brand, Improving Sleep, Stress, and Performance
I sit down with Will Warren-Davey, the founder and CEO of Primabolics, an Australian supplement company focusing on health, wellness and performance. Will shares his journey from an environmen...
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Season 2
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Episode 84
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1:21:36
83. Finish Strong: How to Achieve Your 2024 Goals Without Burnout, My 3-Step GOAL ACHIEVEING Process
There are 8 weeks left of 2024! WILD! How are you going to finish the year? In the episode, I chat about how to make the most of the last 8 weeks of the year!Now is the perfect time to refocus, prioritize, and finish strong...
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Episode 83
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24:04
82. How to wake up early, traveling for work, navigating post-comp blues, my offseason update. Your questions answered
In this solo Q&A episode, I answer some of your questions about life, fitness, and competing! We cover: How I get up early and what my morning routine looks like. My top strategies for balancing wo...
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Season 2
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Episode 82
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31:24
81. Lisa Reid, IFBB Bikini Pro - Maintaining strong relationships in prep, the power of showing up and believing in yourself
In this episode, I am joined by Lisa Reid who is an Australian IFBB Bikini Pro. Lisa is currently in her growth season preparing for her pro debut! We chat:How Lisa first got into bodybuilding Her journey t...
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Episode 81
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48:24
80. Taylor Ryan, The Sports Dietitian - Fueling elite athletes, supporting performance and creating a nourishing relationship with food
In this episode, I chat with Taylor Ryan, the founder of The Sports Dietitian. We cover: The importance of proper fueling for athletes and the dangers of undereating and under-fueling.&nb...
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Episode 80
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51:14
79. Scott Goble - Breaking Down Bikini Myths: Training, Nutrition, and Mental Toughness of elite athletes
In this episode, I chat with Scott Goble, my coach and one of the top IFBB bikini coaches in Australia. In this episode: Scott shares his journey into bodybuilding, how he got started and what it wa...
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Season 2
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Episode 79
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54:32
78. Phoebe Hagan - Opening up about burnout, balance and prioritizing mental health as an IFBB Bikini Pro
This week I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with IFBB Bikini Pro Phoebe Hagan! Phoebe is one of the top IFBB bikini pros in the world, competing multiple times at the Olympia, the Arnolds Ohio and the Arnolds UK.&nbs...
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77. The Other Side - My challenges, goals and navigating social pressures and judgment from others
In this episode, Katie turns the tables on me and asks the big questions! My key reflections after 8 years of bodybuilding How I balance a career, competing, relationships and life! Time-saving hacks...
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76. Emma Bowman - Life as an IFBB Bikini pro, competing, motherhood and embracing the bikini criteria
Emma Bowman is an IFBB Bikini Pro who has just returned from her most recent international circuit, competing in India and Taiwan. In this episode, we chat all things bikini including: How Emma made...
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Episode 76
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46:14
75. Katie Brock - Finding Balance After Competition: From Corporate to Crossfit
Katie Brock, a high-level CrossFit athlete, discusses her experience at the recent Torian Pro. She reflects on the challenges of transitioning out of intense training. She shares her struggle with losing her menstrual cycle due to s...
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Episode 75
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41:11
74. Navigating the Post-Comp Challenges: Reverse Dieting, Body Image, Mindset
The post-comp and reverse dieting phase is often the most challenging stage of body building, and being 13 weeks post comp, Jess’ intention for this episode is to give you an honest insight into she navigates her post-comp diet and train...
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Season 2
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Episode 74
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46:32
73. Shooting For The Stars with IFBB Bikini Pro Kate Carroll; Rising Through The Ranks On The Way To The Olympia
IFBB Bikini Pro Kate Carroll has been taking the world of bodybuilding by storm, competing four times this year at the Dallas, Miami, Mile High, and Klash Series competitions. She is now qualified for the Olympia after beating out the fo...
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Episode 73
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54:57
72. How BodyBuilding Saved My Life with IFBB Bikini Pro Mel Fletcher
Mel Fletcher is an IFBB Bikini Pro, the NSW and Australia Overall Champion and Posing Coach who earned her Pro Card in May this year. From unlikely beginnings after a deadly health...
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Episode 72
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49:38
71. Road to the CrossFit Games with Jamie Simmonds. Team Training, Injury Recovery and Self Belief
Jamie Simmonds is an elite CrossFit athlete from New Zealand, based in Abu Dhabi and currently living and training out of Sweden in preparation for the 2024 CrossFit Games. Ranked 7th in the world a...
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Season 2
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Episode 71
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48:34
70. The podcast is back! Unlock your mindset + get to know me
Welcome to Grow by Design, I’m Jess Greene and this is the podcast that helps you unlock your champions mindset. Whether it’s health, mindset, sport or life I am here to help you achieve your goals, live your best life and get sh*t done....
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Episode 70
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13:07
69. Managing your mindset with Phoebe Hagan - IFBB Bikini Pro
This week I have the absolute pleasure of speaking with Phoebe Hagan an IFBB Bikini Pro from the UK and now living in Dubai, currently 7th in the world! We chat all about - Her journey from finding bodybuilding to winn...
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Season 1
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Episode 69
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56:31
68. Knowing your worth as an athlete with Steph Kalms, IFBB Bikini Pro
In this episode, I chat with Steph Kalms, IFBB Bikini pro and comp prep coach (My coach!) We chat: All about her journey to winning her pro card and the ups and down she had to overcome. Her wins, refl...
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Season 1
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Episode 68
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42:35
67. Making the most of life and work with Phoebe Parsons
Today I have the absolute pleasure of speaking with Phoebe Parsons, host of the Confessions of a Train Wreck podcast. Along with her role as a podcast host, Phoebe is also a media and communications manager, a pilates instructor, a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 66
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34:18
66. My egg freezing journey - the tough recovery I didn't expect
Part two of my egg-freezing journey (the harder part!) I chat through:What the final few before my operation looked and felt like What happens on operation day How I have been recovering / not...
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Season 1
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Episode 66
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21:00
65. Angelica Teixeira - World Champion IFBB Bikini Pro - Fighting for what you want and is she coming back?
Today I am honoured to be speaking with one of the most successful IFBB bikini champions, Angelica Teixeira!Angelica has more titles than almost any other IFBB Bikini Pro, she is one of only two bikini athletes to win the Mr Olympi...
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Episode 64
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37:53
64. Post comp lessons and sustainable dieting with Denver Steyn
Today's episode is with Denver Steyn, he is a natural bodybuilder and a lifestyle and contest prep coach. We chat about sustainable dieting, fat loss, contest prep and training for your goals. We cover: ...
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Episode 63
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