E. 134 Behind the PED Use, Prep Sacrifices & Coaching Red Flags in Women’s Wellness Brie Edwards

In this episode, I sit down with IFBB Wellness Pro Bri Edwards for a raw and real conversation on what it actually takes to grow into the Wellness division and the emotional, physical, and PED-related tradeoffs that come with it.

We talk about how she chose Wellness, how her mindset evolved during long off-seasons, and what it felt like navigating her first PED cycle and turning pro. Bri opens up about the pressure to grow, how strength and size don’t always correlate the way people think, and how PEDs aren’t magic - they’re multipliers.

We also dig into some tougher topics: coaches struggling with eating disorders, new competitors getting pushed into PEDs too early, and how social media distorts the entire process. If you’re a female competitor thinking about leveling up, or navigating PEDs, this one’s for you.

Timestamps:

- [00:00 – 02:54] – Intro

- [03:00 – 09:09] – When Bri decided on the Wellness division & building the look

- [09:09 – 13:13] – First national show experience & learning curve

- [13:13 – 15:55] – What it takes mentally to commit to a long off-season

- [15:55 – 17:30] – Brie’s first PED cycle: mindset, context, and guidance

- [17:30 – 21:28] – Turning pro: PED decisions, context, and risk vs reward

- [21:28 – 24:00] – PEDs as amplifiers: why the hardest workers benefit the most

- [24:00 – 25:06] – Post-cycle changes: weight gain vs retention

- [25:06 – 29:40] – High food intake struggles & nutrition as a growth limiter

- [29:40 – 34:00] – Strength ≠ growth: breaking common misconceptions

- [34:00 – 38:13] – What sacrifices are you truly willing to make for prep?

- [38:13 – 45:36] – Why you’re really doing the prep: validation vs fulfillment

- [45:36 – 55:45] – How the Wellness look has evolved

- [55:45 – 57:19] – Coaches with EDs hurting clients & coaching's low barrier to entry

- [57:19 – 1:03:02] – PED decisions as a new competitor & final thoughts from Bri

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