SHELBY BRUSSELBACK

In this exciting episode, Celeste introduces Shelby Brusselback,
who went pro at North Americans in 2020 less than one year after
starting her journey as a competitor. She works for a data
company as a custom success manager with goals of becoming a
coach to inspire everyone to uplevel and be their best
selves

She explains about her game plan, how she was able to improve
very quickly but also how she was able to train during
Covid. 

Shelby talks about the power of visualization, manifestation,
gratitude. When you visualize, the Universe delivers. 

Shelby explains why she changed coaches, while everything was
fine with her previous coach. She develops about the importance
of  reel connection.

She explains how her new coach, Ashlyn Brown, from Fit Body
Fusion played a huge role in her journey. 

Shelby talks about her personal life and how she went from a dark
place, feeling like there is no perspective, to a happy and
confident self. She talks about her young self and her lack of
confidence. 

She's not always been into that lifestyle, before following the
coaches and athletes of Fit Body Fusion. But at some point she
felt like this was time to do something for herself. 

She shares her morning routine ,visualization, that helps her to
set the tone for the day as Shelby is an empath, she explains how
this can help her to reach her goals and also help
people. 

Shelby talks about how weed can be used as a tool for training
and recovery. According to her, this can also help with hunger
pangs.

Shelby is a vegan, but also a foodie, who loves family
gatherings. She explains how she's able to deal with veganism
when hosting. 

She talks about what her diet looks like. 

Shelby explains how she now knows she's on the right path for
herself. She's now living her best life, she makes gratitude her
attitude and the Universe is delivering. 

You can always learn from your experiences, it's a matter of
perspective and it all boils down to self belief. This also
applies to dieting, and the way you decide to perceive hunger and
diet. 

She underlines the importance of being intentional in everything
you do. 

Shelby shares her best advice for newbies : have a strong belief
that you can do anything, give your all, have fun, don't let
comparison hold you down, be your best, be centered, never give
up. 

Connect with Shelby:
​https://www.instagram.com/shelbyalexiss/

Connect with Celeste: 
https://instagram.com/celestial_fit



EPISODE TIME STAMPS

00:51 : Presentation
1:29 : Celeste asks about Shelby's stage ritual
1:32 : Shelby shares her ritual and underlines the importance of
visualization/manifestation
2:20 : Celeste asks how to deal with self doubts
2:40 Shelby explains how important the relationship with her
coach, Ashlyn Brown, is helpful and important. 
4:00 Celeste asks about any hesitations regarding the
process
4:30 Shelby talks about when  she turned pro.
5:00 Celeste asks how it feels to  have a top pro coach, now
coaching you as a pro. 
5:21 Shelby explains how incredible it is to accomplish so much
in such a short time. Her coach makes her feel special and gives
her confidence. 
7:00 Celeste wants to learn more about Shelby's journey and the
reason why she changed coaches
7:20 Shelby explains the importance of vibing with her coach and
feeling a deep connection. 
10:40 Celeste asks about Shelby's morning routine
11:00 Shelby talks about positive affirmations, meditation and
how to formulate affirmations/intentions. 
14:00 Celeste develops about the power of "I am"
15:55 Celeste asks about how being an empath can help along the
journey. 
16:13 Shelby explains  her sensitivity to energies, emotions
and intuitions.  She's able to focus on where energy needs
to go. 
20:13 Celeste asks about the influence of weed on recovery and
training
20:26 Shelby talks about her use of weed as a tool. 
24:00 Celeste mentions that some pros openly use weed and talk
about it.  It's important to be intentional about what works
best for you. 
25:13 Celeste asks how weed can help with munchies. 
25:20 Shelby tells how weed helped .
27:12 Celeste asks about Shelby's favorite TV shows
27:20 Shelby talks about her preferences; anything human mind
related. 
28:40 Since Shelby is a vegan, Celeste wonders how Thanksgiving
looks like for her. 
28:50 To Shelby this is mostly a big gathering where she prepares
what the family wants to eat. 
30:00 Celeste asks about what a full day of eating looks like,
about macros and cooking skills
30:20 Shelby explains where her passion for cooking comes
from.
She explains her "trick" to get her protein intake when
dieting. 
34:23 Celeste asks if gatherings have impacted growth and
development. 
34:39 Shelby talks about how family situation made her self
confident. 
38:23 Celeste asks about Shelby's fit lifestyle
background. 
38:29 Shelby explains that before following Fit Body Fusion, she
was not in that physical and mental place. She suffered from low
self image. 
But at some point, it clicked and in 2018 she felt that this was
the right time to do something for herself. 
42:27 Celeste asks how one can be sure to be on the right path
for oneself. 
42:35 Shelby explains how she knows she's on the right path. She
talks about the power of gratitude. 
44:46 Celeste asks what Shelby would say to somebody who thinks
they have no perspective and just go through the day.
45:12 Shelby shares her experience and advice. 
It all boils down to self belief. 
46:42 Celeste asks Shelby what made her confident to go for
Nationals. 
47:16 Shelby had top callouts mindset. She took feedback and
improved, working hard like never before. She's thankful for her
coach. 
50:39 Shelby explains how a better mindset makes you handle a
"starvation diet" better. 
52:26 Celeste shares her experience as a coach, working on
relationship with food, about perception of hunger.
53:27 Celeste asks about Shelby's game plan
53:36 Shelby talks about her focus points. She means to be
intentional when hitting the gym, when eating. 
SHe's determined to take the time needed. 
56:10 Celeste asks whether Shelby was able to make muscle gains
during Covid
56:17 Shelby explains about her gym training and her "barn
training". 
57:48 Shelby's 1st pro show was the same show as her 1st pro show
ever. Celeste asks about her feeling. 
57:54 Shelby shares her experience. On top of that, she was able
to ask Sandy's (Sandy WIlliamson - bikini head judge at the
Olympia) impressions. 
1:00:44 Celeste asks about Shelby's best memories
1:00:51 There are many best memories. 
Shelby also talks about the importance to celebrate others and
the importance of gratitude. 
1:04:04 Celeste wraps up and asks about Shelby's best advice for
a newbie. 
1:04:53 Shelby gives her tips : believe strongly that you can do
anything, give your all, have fun, don't let comparison hold you
down, bring your best, be centered, never give up
1:06:53 Shelby shares how you can connect with her and various
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