Today I speak with IFBB Pro Ashley Duncan. She is a nurse, adjunct college nursing instructor, online competition/lifestyle coach, in-person personal trainer. She has worked with high school athletics and had 5 daughters between her and her husband. She is currently an athlete under Team Atlas. She talks about having daughters and maintaining their self-image while competing while showing them structure/ balance. Ashley talks about her passion for coaching athletes. She has been lifting weights religiously since 1999 (8th grade) even through pregnancies. Ashley talks about how motivating it is for her to have something to work towards and how competing keeps her grounded. We talk extensively about Ashley’s background with nursing and coaching. You do not want to miss this interview! Topics covered include: -training and nutrition -struggles in stage presentation and posing -difficulties competing when from a very small town -struggles balancing home life/kids' activities, and working random jobs -Eminem obsession -switching from figure to bikini -the Why behind competing -working as a nurse CONNECT WITH CELESTE: Website:http://www.celestial.fit Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ All Links:http://www.celestial.fit/links.html CONNECT WITH ASHLEY: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashley_ifbbpro/ TIME STAMPS 1:00 introduction 2:57 switching from figure to bikini 8:40 trying to master bikini posing and presentation 17:30 struggles turning pro and learning between shows 21:23 stepping on the stage early 24:43 things that helped make improvements 27:46 prep versus improvement season 30:14 motivation to keep going 34:15 competing and raising daughters 45:50 competing goals 47:18 time management 51:40 working as a nurse 58:10 Eminem obsession 60:33 advice for competitors CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE FOOD RELATIONSHIP COACHING SERIES CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE POST SHOW BLUES COACHING SERIES LEARN MORE AND APPLY FOR MY 5 WEEK FOOD RELATIONSHIP HEALING & DISCOVERY COACHING PROGRAM FOR OTHER FREE RESOURCES, LIVE EVENTS, AND WAYS TO WORK WITH CELESTE CLICK HERE