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A rough childhood, relentless bullying, and a quiet kid who found her voice under stage lights—that’s Olivia. In this episode of The Anthony Amen Show, I sit down with one of our own trainers at Redefine Fitness to trace how color guard and dance opened the door to lifting, and how the weight room shifted from an escape to an identity. We walk through everything from the first signs of muscle to the discipline of competition prep, the mental fog of low calories, and the confidence that comes from stepping into heels, bracing your core, and smiling while an entire room watches your every move.

We get honest and technical about bodybuilding—how categories like bikini, wellness, and figure actually differ, what true off-season growth looks like, and why reverse dieting is essential instead of optional. Olivia walks through how show day really unfolds beyond the polished 30 seconds on stage. We also talk openly about performance-enhancing drugs: what athletes gain, what they risk, and the long-term health costs people rarely mention. Olivia shares why she chooses to stay natural, the patience it requires, and why health should last decades—not just a show season.

If you’ve ever been told lifting will make women “bulky,” this conversation resets the narrative. We break down the physiology and the myths while highlighting the real benefits of strength training for women: stronger bones, steadier hormones, better mental health, improved body composition, and confidence that shows up in every part of life. At Redefine Fitness in Stony Brook and Mount Sinai, this is the foundation of our approach—strength first, because fitness is medicine.

On the coaching side, Olivia explains why training is equal parts mechanics and therapy. An hour in the gym becomes a private space to talk honestly while you push a sled or grind through a final set. Her style blends playful energy with meticulous programming, turning dread into momentum you actually feel the next morning.

By the end, one message stands out: happiness rises as you move toward a goal, then dips when you hit it—so keep your goals evolving. Whether you’re chasing your first pull-up, building a stronger off-season, or simply finding more peace in your day, strength is a practice you choose.

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