ZOEY ST. JOHN; Bodybuilding in Your 20’s, Natural Red Head to Blonde, Giving Yourself Grace Post-Show

In today’s episode, I chat with IFBB Pro Zoey St. John, a rising
star and natural athlete who made her mark in the NPC before
earning her Pro card. Zoey took the overall titles at the 2024
Natural Ohio and 2024 Northcoast Championships, and went on to
win the Overall at the 2025 Pittsburgh to earn her spot in the
IFBB.


Zoey is a lifelong athlete with a background in volleyball,
track, dance, cheer, and softball. Introduced to bodybuilding by
her father, who competed in the 90s, she shares how the sport has
shaped her physically, mentally, and emotionally.


We dive into her experience with disordered eating, the pressure
to do everything perfectly, and how working with a therapist
helped her redefine her relationship with food, fitness, and
self-worth. Zoey brings refreshing honesty about competing
naturally, finding your identity beyond the stage, and giving
yourself grace through every phase.


TOPICS COVERED


-Disordered eating habits and mental health


-The importance of eating enough food


-Letting go of the all-or-nothing mindset


-Prioritizing recovery and rest


-Identity outside of bodybuilding


-Competing naturally in the NPC and IFBB


-Tools for self-awareness and grace


 


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TIME STAMPS


1:00 introduction


5:10 making gains early on


7:30 balancing the sport with friendships


9:58 working with a therapist


14:27 relationship with her parents


19:40 loving the sport


26:05 having supper going into Pittsburg


28:20 her road to Pro


34:11 tools to support mental health


37:55 being a natural competitor


43:10 plans for the future


46:20 adjusting post-show 


54:50 advice for competitors 


 


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