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In this episode of PROCAST BY JOSH, I sit down with Dan, also known as DY, one of the best prep coaches in Australia, a Men’s Physique competitor, and someone I have known for a number of years through the bodybuilding and coaching world.

Dan is someone I have a huge amount of respect for, not only because of the results he helps create with his athletes, but because of the standard he holds himself to as a coach, competitor and person.

In this conversation, we talk through where his competitive nature first started, why he was drawn to solo sports, and how that mindset eventually carried into bodybuilding, competing and coaching.

From early days in the gym, long training sessions, plenty of volume, nutrition lessons, and learning through trial and error, Dan shares the journey behind how he built himself into the athlete and coach he is today.

We also go deep into the reality of competition preparation. The discomfort, the sacrifice, the pressure, the relationships, and the level of discipline required when things stop feeling good and the backend of prep gets hard.

A major theme in this episode is learning from every experience. Dan talks about being grateful for placing second in his first show, how not winning can often keep athletes hungry, and why getting what you want too early can sometimes stop people from truly appreciating the work required to reach the highest level.

We also discuss the idea that the pro card is not the end point. For highly competitive athletes, it can often be the beginning of a whole new level. The question then becomes whether you are willing to keep raising your standards, keep learning, and keep doing what is required.

Key topics include
• Dan’s competitive mindset from a young age
• his early training years and lessons from the gym
• nutrition, structure and the influence of family
• junk volume, hard training and learning what actually matters
• the discomfort and sacrifice required in prep
• why not winning can teach you more than winning early
• the pro card not being the final destination
• relationships, support and understanding the demands of competing
• learning from every show as both an athlete and coach
• avoiding complacency after success
• coaching athletes with high standards and genuine care
• managing personal competing goals while supporting clients
• what separates people who want results from people willing to uphold the standard
• learning from mistakes and refusing to play the victim

One of the most powerful parts of this episode is hearing how much Dan cares about his athletes. Yes, he loves winning, but it is clear that helping his clients win, improve and achieve what they set out to do means just as much to him.

At the heart of this conversation is a clear message.

The job is not done.

Whether you win, place, fall short, earn a pro card, coach an athlete through a successful season, or reach a new level in your own journey, there is always more to learn, more to refine, and another standard to rise to.

To follow Dan’s journey, learn more about his coaching, or apply to work with him, you can connect with him on Instagram here: @dy.fit

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In this episode of PROCAST BY JOSH, I share a shorter solo episode around a theme that continues to come up through coaching conversations, client check ins, guest episodes, and my own life.

The idea is simple.

Good is not always good enough.

Not because what you are doing is bad, and not because you need to be perfect, but because sometimes what worked for where you were is not enough for where you want to go next.

In this episode, I share a personal story from my time working as an architect, when I thought I was making great nutrition choices for my goals. A simple conversation with a colleague changed the way I looked at food, structure, portions, preparation, and what it really means to eat with intention.

That one conversation helped open my eyes to a completely different level of understanding around nutrition, which later led me into competing, studying nutrition, and eventually leaving architecture to build a career in fitness.

Key topics include
• why good choices are not always the best choices for your goal
• the difference between eating healthy and eating with intention
• why being open to feedback can change everything
• how pride can keep us stuck without us realising
• why what got you here might not get you there
• how this applies to bodybuilding, competing, and chasing the next level
• why results are not always in your control, but effort and response are
• the importance of staying curious, humble and coachable
• what it means to be PRO in your own world

At the heart of this episode is the reminder that every new level usually requires a new level of understanding.

Whether you are stepping into the gym for the first time, chasing a physique goal, competing, building a business, or trying to grow in any area of life, the message is the same.

Stay open.

Stay coachable.

And be willing to ask, “what am I not seeing?”

If you enjoyed this episode and want more insights, resources, giveaways, and deeper thoughts around the podcast topics and coaching conversations we discuss here, you can join the PRO YOU newsletter through the link in my Instagram bio.

You can connect with me on Instagram here
@josh_thefitnesspro

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In this episode of PROCAST BY JOSH, I sit down with Mia, a Pro Bikini competitor, ICN QLD judge, single mum, and someone whose story has so much more depth than what you see on stage.

Mia has achieved incredible success as a competitor, earning three pro cards across her journey. But this conversation is not just about titles, placings, or the final physique. It is about everything behind it.

We talk through Mia’s journey into health and fitness, from first getting into cardio without really knowing what she was doing, to eventually finding bodybuilding and learning how much structure, guidance, effort and patience the sport truly requires.

Mia also opens up about being diagnosed with bipolar, becoming a mum while still in high school, and the role her family, especially her mum, has played in helping her through some of the most challenging parts of her life.

A major theme throughout this episode is the idea that success is not about simply “getting there.” As Mia shares, it is a journey, and every season brings new lessons. Even after competing multiple times, she talks about learning the hard way that each preparation requires the same level of effort, focus and respect for the process.

We also discuss what it felt like receiving her pro card, dealing with imposter syndrome, and the realisation that becoming a pro is not the finish line. In many ways, it is the start of another level.

Key topics include
• Mia’s journey into training, cardio and eventually bodybuilding
• being a single mum and becoming a parent while still in high school
• living with bipolar and how it has shaped her life and mindset
• the importance of family support, especially the role of her mum
• competing across multiple seasons and earning three pro cards
• the value of having the same coach across multiple preps
• learning to compare yourself only to yourself
• managing the mental side of competing and stepping up as a pro
• miscarriage, post competition challenges and the importance of support
• why reverse dieting is such an important part of prep
• chasing the next goal, including Mia’s pursuit of an IFBB Pro card
• making it happen instead of making excuses

At the core of this episode is a powerful reminder that life will always bring challenges, but we still have a choice in how we respond.

Mia’s story shows the importance of resilience, personal responsibility, support, and continuing to find a way forward even when things feel difficult. As she shares in the episode, if something is not feeling right, or you feel like you are failing, do not give up. Try something slightly different, and you may find the path that works for you.

To follow Mia’s journey and see what she is working towards next, you can connect with her on Instagram here @mia_bikinipro

If you are interested in coaching with PRO YOU, or you would like help with your own training, nutrition, mindset and physique goals, you can connect with me on Instagram here @josh_thefitnesspro

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