//podcastplus.net/feed/podcast~abae7505893ee61d2f35960565c0e0fc239e3366333c434f0e37a482f7d8a56e ⚡ Welcome to Big Chick Energy⚡A podcast for all women who weight lift, general female chat with a modern feminist vibe. New Episodes will be out fortnightly on a Friday⚡ Instagram - @sophie.a.j.ifbbpro ⚡ @Ella_crouch_figure Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:59:58 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2168701/13999760-big-chick-energy-podcast-szn-2-episode-3-this-is-actually-a-really-good-episode.mp3 Here what’s in store this episode-  -General catch up with Soph & Ella & pastry of the week -Dealing with low motivation -Is competing really for you? A reality check about what’s involved to be a competitive bodybuilder.   - As a competitive athlete should you chat in the gym? -Me and Ella discuss how our upbringings lead us to be confident feminists.  -Being confident in a gym environment leads to being confident in other areas of your life. -Soph goes absolutely off on one (Topic: what role do women play in the pressures of beauty standards?) Mon, 20 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2168701/13999760-big-chick-energy-podcast-szn-2-episode-3-this-is-actually-a-really-good-episode.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2168701/13901506-big-chick-energy-podcast-szn-2-episode-2-would-you-rather.mp3 Welcome to Season 2 Episode 2! This weeks poddy includes -  General catch up on Ella and Soph's bodybuilding progress Pastry of the week (Soph has been very busy eating, so this is detailed ) 'Would You Rather' Q&A. Sent in by our listeners. A mixture of bodybuilding themes and very inappropriate themes, as well as some toilet chat because nothing is TMI on this podcast apparently.  Enjoy !!   Fri, 03 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2168701/13901506-big-chick-energy-podcast-szn-2-episode-2-would-you-rather.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2168701/13813908-big-chick-energy-podcast-szn-2-episode-1-we-re-back.mp3 We're back from our short break! This episode we have a good catch up and discuss- A wrap up of Soph's pro shows in America Ella's new coach Handling post show, different approaches. & lots more It's good to be back!! Fri, 20 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2168701/13813908-big-chick-energy-podcast-szn-2-episode-1-we-re-back.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2168701/13388739-big-chick-energy-podcast-episode-11-why-do-men-ft-guest.mp3 Welcome to Episode 11!! For the first time, we have a guest on the podcast. This episode we're joined by no other than Ella's other half, Matt, who's here to give a male insight and opinion on why men do certain things. Basically, explain yourself Matthew. We asked you, our listeners, on our question boxes 'Why Do Men...???' and you didn't disappointed. Such a good fun episode with loads of laughs but some serious topics discussed also. Matt will definitely be invited back!!  Fri, 11 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2168701/13388739-big-chick-energy-podcast-episode-11-why-do-men-ft-guest.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2168701/13311317-big-chick-energy-podcast-episode-10-sh-t-we-wish-we-hadn-t-done-fitness-edition.mp3 We're back again and this episode is focused around our mistakes and regrets we made along our fitness and bodybuilding journeys.  From food restriction, to following our boyfriends training program, we're here to save you wasting your time and learn from our mistakes!  Sat, 29 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2168701/13311317-big-chick-energy-podcast-episode-10-sh-t-we-wish-we-hadn-t-done-fitness-edition.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2168701/13222568-big-chick-energy-podcast-episode-9-nervous-sweats-hangover-panics-other-terrible-dates.mp3 Welcome to Episode 9!!! As well as our usual catch up, we're back with your funny stories and sharing some of our own. This week we asked you for your funniest/most embarrassing dating stories. Safe to say you guys did not disappoint.  Fri, 14 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2168701/13222568-big-chick-energy-podcast-episode-9-nervous-sweats-hangover-panics-other-terrible-dates.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2168701/13137423-big-chick-energy-podcast-episode-8-anxiety-anorexia-in-bodybuilding.mp3 ️ BCE EPISODE 8 ️   Another one we think will be super useful for all to listen to and learn from.  This week we cover topics including  Is bodybuilding just a ‘replacement’ for a previous eating disorder?  How your relationship with food and yourself will be tested to its limits post show Dealing with binge eating, especially post show Ella shares her own person experience with anorexia  Anti-depressants  Sophie and Ella both discuss their own issues with anxiety  Managing panic attacks IBS and anxiety Plus we have a general catch up at the start too discussing Sophs prep and a few other bits!  Fri, 30 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2168701/13137423-big-chick-energy-podcast-episode-8-anxiety-anorexia-in-bodybuilding.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2168701/13053582-big-chick-energy-podcast-episode-7-women-and-peds.mp3 This week is all about PEDs! A completely open an honest chat with 2 female coaches in the industry about their personal experiences. There's so much covered in this episode which will be beneficial for all athletes to listen to Enjoy! Fri, 16 Jun 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2168701/13053582-big-chick-energy-podcast-episode-7-women-and-peds.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2168701/12970649-big-chick-energy-podcast-episode-6-b-m-fun-f-sts-feminism.mp3 Welcome to Episode 6! This week was 0% fitness content as we asked on our stories for your funniest/most embarrassing sex stories...needless to say there were some corkers! Amongst the stories which offend Ella's very vanilla personal hygiene boundaries, Soph also raises the topic of gender roles in relationships and the bedroom Sat, 03 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2168701/12970649-big-chick-energy-podcast-episode-6-b-m-fun-f-sts-feminism.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2168701/12879831-big-chick-energy-podcast-episode-5-baby-spoons-blended-chicken.mp3 ️BCE️ podcast episode 5 This week we cover everything from managing injuries, bodybuilding fads and trends, and some of the weirdest foods people have eaten when hungry on prep Enjoy! Fri, 19 May 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2168701/12879831-big-chick-energy-podcast-episode-5-baby-spoons-blended-chicken.mp3