#32 Jessica Mahoney ICN Bikini: psychiatric nursing in an ED clinic while competing, reverse diet tips, training on holiday, advice for first timers

This week’s guest is the fabulous Jessica Mahoney who is an ICN
Bikini (and fitness and sports!) model and psychiatric nurse from
Melbourne.

I first heard Jess chatting to Jasmine on the Not Just a Bikini
Girl Podcast and found the juxtaposition of her job and her
passion fascinating. Not just how she balances them both but also
the positives of having the two side by side also! I’m sure
you’re going to find it fascinating too!


Other stuff we chatted about includes:


The positives of the last seven months of lockdown

Inventive and creative lockdown training methods 

How she got into competing

A 3 week prep for her first show!

Enjoying the full process a 2nd time around

Her favourite competing moment

The prep house!

Prepping with, and being coached by her partner

Tips for staying on track on holiday

Working as a psychiatric nurse in an eating disorder clinic

The challenges of balancing that job and prepping

Being comfortable having uncomfortable conversations

Disordered eating in competitors and hiding our struggles

How to manage reverse diets and importance of c lear
communication

Importance of consistent good habits over time

Favourite things about competing

Advice for first timers!



And so much more!


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Until next time…


Stay safe, love you!


R x