The Psyche Behind the Physique
By Maddy Michielssen
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Welcome to "The Psyche behind the Physique," the podcast led by IFBB Bikini Pro and Team MPowered Fitness head coach, Maddy Michielssen. Aimed at lifestyle and bodybuilding athletes, this podcast offers tips, inspiring stories, and practical advice to enhance your mindset, physique, and preserve your longevity as an athlete. Whether prepping for a competition or pursuing a healthier lifestyle, join Maddy and guests as they share experiences and insights to keep you motivated & connected. Tune in and become part of a community that celebrates our journeys and inspires your limitless potential.
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When You’re No Longer Training for Something: Staying an Athlete Without a Target
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Jun 07, 2026 |
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Understanding Yourself to Transform Yourself: Leveraging Strengths in a World That Tells You to Fix Yourself
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May 24, 2026 |
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Last to First: What the Kentucky Derby Can Teach You About Confidence, Strategy, and Finishing Strong
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May 10, 2026 |
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Softening to Heal: Why Letting Go Was the Hardest Thing I Ever Did
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Apr 26, 2026 |
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The Real Reason You Can’t Change (It’s Not What You Think)
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Apr 12, 2026 |
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The Truth About Fertility, Toxins, and Modern Motherhood
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Mar 29, 2026 |
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HYROX Worlds Pro, Boston Marathon Qualifier—And Still Figuring It Out
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Mar 15, 2026 |
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Healing Without Extremes: Inside the Naturopathic Approach to Women’s Health
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Mar 01, 2026 |
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When the Number Isn’t Neutral: Healing Your Relationship with the Scale
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Feb 15, 2026 |
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When Life Says ‘Not Yet’: Burnout, Capacity, and Rebuilding Your Strength | Psyche Behind the Physique
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Jan 31, 2026 |
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I Did Everything Right — and Still Felt Awful
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Jan 18, 2026 |
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Keep, Change, or Flip: A Smarter Way to Set New Year Goals Without Burning Out
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Jan 04, 2026 |
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Breaking the Binge Cycle Without More Rules
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Dec 21, 2025 |
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Inflammation, Fertility & the Female Body: Why ‘Doing Everything Right’ Still Isn’t Working
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Stop Quitting Early: How to Push Through Mental Walls in Your Workouts (Without Overtraining)
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Nov 22, 2025 |
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Underfueled & Overtrained: How Female Athletes Rebuild Performance, Hormones, and Joy
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Nov 08, 2025 |
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She Quit Bodybuilding & Got Fitter: Sobriety, Hybrid Training, and Hormone-Smart Health
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Oct 25, 2025 |
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No Time, No Routine, Still Progress: The Busy Girl’s Blueprint
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Oct 11, 2025 |
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When the Race Doesn’t Go as Planned: Resilience in Running and Life
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Sep 27, 2025 |
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The Company You Keep — Building a Circle That Fuels Your Health
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Sep 13, 2025 |
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Beyond the Stage: How Life Alignment Fuels Fitness Success
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Aug 30, 2025 |
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Where Physique Goals Meet Functional Health: Hormones, Recovery, & Root-Cause Fitness
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Aug 16, 2025 |
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Burnout, Boundaries, and the Power of the Pivot
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Aug 02, 2025 |
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The Burnout Myth: Grit, Grace & Growing Without Losing Yourself
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Jul 19, 2025 |
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Different Phases, Same Page: Navigating Your Season When Those Around You Aren’t
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Jul 05, 2025 |
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When Life Calms Down…: Why You Can’t Wait for the Perfect Season to Show Up
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Jun 21, 2025 |
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The Art of Taking Criticism
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Jun 07, 2025 |
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Not Just a Vibe: The Science, Systems & Sanity Behind ‘Hot Girl’ Habits
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May 24, 2025 |
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Coping, Control, and the Fitness Trap: When Healthy Isn’t Helping
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May 10, 2025 |
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Vacation Mode Without the Meltdown: How to Travel, Eat, and Feel Amazing Without Losing Progress
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Apr 26, 2025 |
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Prep vs. Pause: The Psychology of Knowing When to Push and When to Pull Back
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Apr 12, 2025 |
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Unlocking the Mind-Muscle Connection: Motivation, Mindset, and Mastering Your Inner Dialogue
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Mar 29, 2025 |
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The “Someday” Trap - Delaying Your Dreams and How You Can Stop Now!
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Mar 15, 2025 |
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Beyond the Needles: How Acupuncture Transforms Health with Dr. Kuhn
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Mar 01, 2025 |
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Beyond the Stage: Embracing the Bodybuilding Lifestyle Without the Rigidity
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Feb 15, 2025 |
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Ought To, Have To, Want To: The Art of Living in Alignment
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Feb 01, 2025 |
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The Cycle of Empowerment: Regaining Your Period and Reclaiming Your Health
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Jan 19, 2025 |
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Cookies, Cake, & Berdgorf's | Breaking the cycle & learning to trust yourself
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Jan 04, 2025 |
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Pause, Reflect, Propel: 6 Questions to Redefine Your 2025 Goals
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Dec 21, 2024 |
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Run Your Own Race: Finding Joy and Fulfillment in Your Fitness Journey
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Dec 07, 2024 |
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Why Willpower Won't Work & The Keys to Lasting Success
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Nov 30, 2024 |
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A Holiday Mindset Reset: How to Thrive This Season Without Stress or Guilt
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Nov 23, 2024 |
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Rooted in Wellness: How Holistic Health Transforms Athletes and Everyday Lives
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Nov 16, 2024 |
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Rewiring After the Stage: The Mental & Physical Challenge of Reverse Dieting
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Nov 09, 2024 |
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Control Isn’t Health – Redefining Your Relationship with Food
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Nov 02, 2024 |
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You Own It: Embracing Accountability for Lasting Success
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Oct 26, 2024 |
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Stop making it so hard, girl!
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Oct 19, 2024 |
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Meet anxiety, your new superpower!
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Oct 05, 2024 |
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Breaking the cycle: Mastering Habits that Stick
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Sep 28, 2024 |
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Progress Over Perfection: Breaking Free from the All-or-Nothing Mindset in Health & Fitness
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Sep 21, 2024 |
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The 5 most common pitfalls of goal setting
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Sep 14, 2024 |
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How to set goals you will actually follow through with
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Sep 07, 2024 |
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The ONLY 2 things you need to accomplish your goals | Cultivating Self-Motivation
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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You cannot eat intuitively.. yet | Tracking Macros VS Eating Intuitively
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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Is it a good time to prep? | Relationships with non-competitors
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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Self Sabotage & Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
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Sep 04, 2024 |