DR. CHELAN NOUR

  In this week’s podcast, Celeste interviews Dr. Chelan
Nour: Anesthesiologist, mother and IFBB Bikini
Professional.  


    The pair kick off the podcast by talking about
show day rituals, as well as how Chelan serves to be a positive
source of energy towards other competitors backstage during show
day.  Chelan and Celeste go on to mention the importance of
positivity and the value of “Celebrating each others” both as
people and competitors. 


    The two go on to talk about various obstacles
encountered during prep, and how ultimately everything we do
comes down to choices we make.  Chelan talks about sayings
she incorporates into not only her preps, but lifestyle as well,
called “Chelanisms”


    Chelan elaborates on her journey in fitness,
from just starting out to earring the title of IFBB
Professional.  She goes on to discuss some of the various
obstacles she encountered along the way, but ultimately how she
overcame them and now views them as being blessings in her life.


    As a physician, Chelan describes her path to
becoming a doctor, and her decision to specialize in
anesthesiology.  She describes how the discipline she
acquired through studying and medicine have translated into the
discipline she needs to be successful in bodybuilding and
motherhood.  


    Celeste and Chelan talk about Chelan’s
experiences competing in the national circuit, as well as
feedback she has received from judges along the way.  The
duo converse on Chelan’s ultimate “Why” for competing in the
first place as well as things that have continually inspired her
throughout her journey.  Specifically, Chelan emphasizes the
impact a previous podcast on the series affected her on a very
personal level.   


    Chelan shares valuable advices for both new
competitors and those who are on their road to pro. 
Moreover, she talks about the importance of manifesting and
dreaming about your goals to make them come to fruition. 
Quoting Chelan “If you can dream it, you can do it!”


 


CONNECT WITH
CHELAN: https://www.instagram.com/dr.chelanashley/

CONNECT WITH
CELESTE: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/


 


EPISODE TIME STAMPS


[00:45] Celeste introduces Dr. Chelan Nour to the podcast,
highlighting her accomplishments: both as an athlete and in the
professional 


[2:23] Celeste asks about a ritual Chelan has before she steps on
stage


[3:06] Chelan talks about how she brings a positive supportive
energy to the backstage atmosphere  “celebrating each other”


[3:51] Celeste inquires about Chelan's various “Chelanisms”(ie
“being hungry is a choice”)


[4:47] Celeste and Chelan talk about viewing hunger as an
opportunity vs a disappointment 


[5:32] Celeste asks how Chelan started competing 


[7:17] The pair discuss Chelan’s experience prepping herself for
her first competition 


[8:34] Chelan discusses about her “fomo” watching others compete
nationally while she was recovering after her surgery


[11:36] Celeste and Chelan talk about how we can accomplish our
goals, despite various obstacles that come our way


[12:18] Chelan mentions the various blessings she has had thought
the COVID pandemic 


[13:30] Celeste asks how Chelan manages all of the various moving
parts of her busy life


[14:54] Celeste asks if Chelan ever pictured she would be where
she currently is as a mother (39, single living in LA)


[15:53] Chelan describes how she is grateful for the changes in
her life as they have allowed her to find a life she never would
have imagined 


[16:33] Chelan shares how bodybuilding is a blessing 


[17:16] Celeste asks Chelan about her experience adjusting to
single life


[18:33] Chelan describes her journey to becoming a physician


[20:13] Celeste inquires about how Chelan manages days that are
unexpected or out of the blue


[21:13] Chelan mentions shifting her priorities from work to her
bodybuilding goals and goals of motherhood 


[21:33] Chelan describes her love for medicine and her choice to
becoming an anesthesiologist 


[23:19] Celeste asks if the disciplines of motherhood and being a
physician translate into bodybuilding


[24:15] Chelan talks about how the difficulties motherhood have
ultimately shaped her productivity 


[26:34] Celeste asks what inspired Chelan to go back and forth
from regionals to nationals


[28:05] Chelan talks about the connections she has fostered
through bodybuilding and social media 


[28:57] Celeste inquires about Chelan's “why” for bodybuilding


[30:08] Chelan describes how she manages her emotions and
expectations in competing 


[31:50] Celeste inquires about Chelan's use of low pressure
fitness (LPF)


[32:00] Chelan describes her experience working with an LPF coach
and her


[34:00] Chelan talks about her experience from judges at her
various shows 


[34:35] Chelan mentions “eating her way” towards her pro card and
“being hungry” even when she was not


[36:40] Chelan talks about the impact celeste previous podcast
with Maya Soleli had on her life and journey as a
competitor 


[38:09] Celeste asks what Chelan's process was like hitting the
national circuit 


[39:17] Chelan mentions her experience winning the overall


[40:09] Chelan talks about her stage presence and proudly showing
off her hard work 


[41:35] Celeste asks what Chelan would say to women who are
hesitant to compete because of their age


[42:23] Celeste inquires about Chelan's post show reverse dieting
experience 


[43:23] Chelan mentions her experience jumping into her pro debut
5 days after earning her pro card


[44:33] Celeste asks about Chelan's goals for her next season as
an IFBB Professional


[46:56] Chelan mentions t her goal of placing top 10 in a show as
a goal


[46:21] Celeste asks about Chelan's favorite exercises for
glutes, lats, and shoulders 


[49:09] Chelan describes the importance of mind muscle connection
to help simulate muscle growth


[49:26] Celeste asks what the biggest difference is between being
an NPC vs IFBB athlete 


[51:05] Celeste inquires for advice for someone who is never
competed before, as well as someone who is on their road to pro


[53:10] Chelan talks about the importance of always continuing to
show up and how persistence helps us achieve our dreams 


[54:25] Celeste asks Chelan to share her social media handle for
users to connect with her


[55:58] The pair discuss how our lives and identities are not
dependent on instagram 


[57:30] Chelan asks Celeste to share her upcoming competing goals