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𝑪𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 & 𝑪𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒔 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒂 𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒆𝒑𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒅𝒆 𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑾𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏'𝒔 𝑯𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒉 

Way before anyone knew them as Coach Q (Qawnana) and Coach [Mama] T (Tina), these two female OG vets of the sport stepped onto the same bodybuilding stage in October 2005 at the OCB Charm City Classic. At that time neither could have imagined how their parallel journeys would intertwine over the next two decades. Their reunion on this special episode marks 20 years of friendship forged through the transformative crucible of natural bodybuilding - a relationship that has endured despite the massive evolution of the sport around them.

This raw, unfiltered conversation takes us back to the early days of figure competitions, before Instagram, YouTube tutorials, or even widespread coaching existed. The women share how they navigated their competitive careers using only OCB message boards and face-to-face workshops, trading diet tips and posing advice in a community that genuinely supported one another's growth.

Beyond nostalgic reminiscing, they courageously dissect bodybuilding's profound impact on their lives - from the physical toll (surgeries, injuries, and in Q's case, multiple cancer diagnoses) to the emotional and family sacrifices that competitive preparation demanded. Their candid assessment of how the sport has changed through social media reveals why both now find themselves disillusioned with many aspects of modern bodybuilding culture.

Yet their story isn't one of regret. Through vulnerable sharing about depression, identity crises, and family struggles, a powerful narrative emerges about resilience, personal growth, and finding purpose beyond the stage. As both women transition into new chapters - Q retiring from coaching to pursue behavioral science, Tina continuing in the sport while shifting some focus focus to equine-assisted coaching - they reflect on what truly matters after the spotlights fade and the trophies gather dust.

What makes this conversation exceptional is how it transcends bodybuilding to explore universal themes of friendship, purpose, and legacy. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or simply someone navigating life's transitions, their wisdom about what endures when external validation falls away will resonate deeply.

Don't get weird, use your head, it'll all be OK!

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