161: POST-SHOW REALITIES & DEEP DIVE INTO THE RECOVERY PHASE

Update: 2025-06-17

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Welcome to episode 161 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!

This week, we unpack a big weekend in natural bodybuilding with multiple show recaps, including ICN Nationals and the OCB, alongside updates on upcoming events and a deeper conversation on one of the most critical (but often overlooked) parts of the process: the recovery phase.

Here’s what we cover:

🔹 BDU shirt update – Latest drop info and what’s coming next.

🔹 ICN Nationals recap – Highlights, standout athletes, and what we took away from the show.

🔹 ICN Season C date change – What this means for competitors planning their 2025.

🔹 OCB show recap

🔹 All things recovery phase – What it really takes to transition post-show physically and mentally, how to set up success, and common mistakes we see.

If you’ve just come off stage or are heading into a reverse diet, this is an essential episode to ground your expectations and strategy for post-comp life.

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Stay serious about it, and we’ll catch you in the next one!

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