In this episode I highlight a huge mental hurdle I am faced with in my upcoming meet. I talk about the Hybrid Miami meet. I go into the new women's weight class categories and additions as well as the professional Avenues and series many federations are starting to put out.

Please take the time to listen to Emmas journey in and out of powerlifting discussing tough decisions she has had to make throughout her lifting career and transitioning into a new sport due to injury.

Emmas IG: @Emma_thestallion

Emmas Baking IG: @wildflour_bakrie

In this episode I describe what I am going through mentally and how I am coping with it without relapsing on my eating disorder. I also use comedy to highlight that life can be taken lightly if you want it to by telling person stories of funny times at my expense.

Sex Work is work! SW is something that is becoming more prevalent in todays world with the mainstream websites and the covid economy pushing people to make additional income. There are many misconceptions of what sex work actually is. In this episode I interview a full time professional sex worker "Mrs. B" and she gives all of the ins and our of her world and the SW industry.

On this episode, I discuss some practical ways to help overcome gym and sport related anxiety and depression while staying focused on your goals.

On this brief episode I wanted to read the first chapter of the book I have been writing. I wanted to see how it sounds to a reader and hopefully get your feedback on what you think. I have been in a writing rutt and maybe this will bring my interest back to life!

Finally, its here. A podcast all about us! You all have been asking for this one for a while. We go into the good, bad and ugly of being husband and wife as well as business partners. We talk about what its like to be in an extreme sport (bodybuilding) and a relationship as well as transitioning roles in marriage and life. We answer questions taken from you all and of course, talk about sex!

I am back after a long break from podcasting! In this episode I speak from the position of the coach and the athlete. I go over what to expect and how to set up those expectations with a coach. I explain 5 reasons that an athlete can be "uncoachable" and 5 best practices from a coach to all athletes. I discuss shitty coaching and how to make the relationship with your coach the best it can be!

In this episode I go a little deeper into the dark side of Anabolic Steroids (AS) and their use. Talking about compounds, road rage, and what one should do before one would start their first cycle.I discuss some of my AS use. I discuss depression and post cycle effects of Anabolic Steroid use. I mention a book and couldn't recall the name while recording but I found it : "The female athletes introduction to Anabolic Steroids" By Victoria Long.

REAL. CANDID. ME. I reflect on everything since Coronacast part #1. George Floyd, virtue signaling, my relapse on my eating disorder, California re-opening, data, stats...many things with some humor sprinkled in-between. This is the most candid episode to date. It is not easy to talk about some of these things, white privlidge and my ED relapse, but guess what, I always keep it REAL AF. Hard or not.

This episode is DEEP and LONG! Strap in and get ready for an in depth listen of what it takes to realistically start your own small business and or gym. There are a lot of steps so get your pen and paper ready and take some notes!!! Q&A always supplied by YOU guys, my listeners!! thank each and every one of you for tuning in!

COVID-19 podcast discussing my thoughts on the virus, current business situation and mental health issues in these crazy times that are our current life. Oh, PS...I may be tipsy in this episode!!!

On this episode I have a small rant about PL in cali and how I feel there is a saturation problem. I also go into boundaries and why everyone should have them and why its important for person and and professional growth.

In this episode I get into some very touchy intimate topics about being in a relationship with your partner and having to share that your hobby. I talk about my personal relationships and things I have experienced with my love for the gym as well as my marriage and how PED's come into play for our different sports and how that effects our day to day! As always I address questions from you all!

I address how to stay "motivated" when it comes to lifting and being in the gym as well as strategies for helping with your motivation. Lifting with rage vs calm before the storm. Lifting through injuries and how to overcome them. I also touch on post meet highs and lows and how to overcome them.

In this episode I go over different coaching styles and help you figure out if having a coach is beneficial for you and what to look for in a potential coach! I discuss questions you should ask your future coach and how/when its time to fire your current coach. I go over global differences between linear and conjugate training styles and the pros and cons to each. You will learn how to choose what style is best for you! I end this podcast with the forever favorite of Q&A from YOU guys! 

I discuss here my thoughts on the new Documentary "the game changers". I also give factual evidence for the pros and cons of a plant based diet. Listen and get educated on the vegeducation.

A personal account and history of my battle with bulimia and how I have managed to cope and improve my relationship with food while being in a weight restricted sport. I also addressed questions from all of you listeners with what you wanted to know and get help with about food!!!

Here I dive into the darkness of PED's in sport specifically powerlifting and bodybuilding. I discuss what they are, what they do, and risk/benefits to their use. This is not a podcast giving cycle information rather more of general information on what they are all about as well as Q&A taken from YOU, the listeners!

A deeper dive into your podcast host Dr. Ashley Contorno. Probably more than you will ever want to know about me! Over the next 35 minutes, I got real with you describing how I got to where I am today along with my struggles on the way.