Coaching & Cocktails
Don't get weird, use your head, everything will be OK.
Welcome to Coaching & Cocktails, where Team CSFP coaches Tina and Ginny talk about life, health, fitness, natural bodybuilding, and all the beautifully messy stuff in between. With decades of combined experience helping athletes and everyday humans chase their strongest, sanest selves, we dive into training, nutrition, mindset, hormones, stress, and the mental gymnastics required to juggle real life while pursuing big goals.
We’re not here to lecture. We’re here to tell the truth, share our lived experience, and sprinkle in some humor, realism, and science—shaken, not stirred.
If you want a podcast that feels like coaching, therapy, and girl talk had a baby (and that baby lifted weights), pull up a chair. Laugh with us, learn something new, and remember: you’re absolutely not alone on your journey.
Episodes
132 episodes
S5 Ep4: Behind the Show: What Athletes & Promoters Need to Know
Ever planned peak week to the minute, only to hit a three-hour tan line or a makeup team running on fumes? We unpack the real anatomy of a great bodybuilding show—what helps athletes shine, what tanks a physique, and how top promoters keep hund...
S5 Ep3: From Stage Lean to Strong again - Reverse, Recover, Rebuild
Post show your hormones want a snack and a nap.... listen in to hear why!The day after the stage is where the real work begins. We open up about reverse dieting’s unglamorous middle—where hunger howls, hormones recalibrate, and your iden...
S5-Ep2: From Athlete to Coach: Ginny’s Rise — Prep Smart, Live Your Life the Team CSFP Way
What if discipline felt like care, not punishment? That’s the heartbeat of this conversation as we welcome Ginny to our CSFP coaching team and unpack how a 50‑something athlete built her best natural bodybuilding season without burning down her...
S5 Ep1: Reconnecting and Reflecting After 20 Years In the Sport - Coach Q & Coach T Tell All
SPECIAL PODCAST RELEASE ALERT!!!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...
S4 Ep18: Unraveling the Secrets of Fitness, Metabolism, and Weight Loss
Join Tina and co-host, Dat Cao as they unravel the tangled web of the evolution of metabolism, weight loss, and the delicate balance of calories in versus out and how just exercising more doesn't result in weight loss. We dismantle ...
S4 Ep17: Life Beyond the Podium, Post Goal Blues, Identity Crisis, and Strategies for Emotional Recovery
Ever felt like you've been hit with a wave of emptiness after stepping off stage, finishing a race or reaching some other milestone? You're not alone. Tina and Kara, as we unpack the emotional aftermath of some of life's big achievements. This ...
S4 Ep16: The Building Blocks of Success: From Morning Rituals to Evening Routines
Ever felt like you're oscillating between the rigidity of competition fitness and the lure of off-season indulgence? You're not alone. Join me us a journey to find that elusive sweet spot—a sustainable balance that melds discipline with pleasur...
S4 Ep15: Move, Heal, and Thrive in the Sport of Life - Interview with Dat Cao, PT OCS
When pain knocks on your door and threatens to steal the joy from the activities you love, it's not always clear how to push through. That's where the wisdom of my personal physical therapist, Dat Cao of Native Physical Therapy, comes into play...
S4 Ep14 - Digesting the Truth Behind Netflix's 'You Are What You Eat'
In this episode, join Tina and Erin, as we unwrap the layers of Netflix's "You Are What You Eat" docu-series. We'll share our candid reactions—from Erin's vegan standpoint to my omnivorous leanings—and peel back the curtain on the show's scient...
S4 Ep13 Before and After - The Untold Sacrifices of Athletic Achievement
Triumph in the athletic world is often an iceberg, with the peak of success visible to the public, yet the submerged mass—comprising unseen struggles and relentless effort—remains concealed. In this episode, Tina and client-guest host Kara, pee...
S4 Ep12 - Harnessing Mindfulness to Rewire the Brain and Create Healthy Habits
Ready to transform your daily life with the power of mindfulness? Join me with my special guest co-host, Erin P. as we explore this profound practice. Together, we navigate through the role of mindfulness in everyday situations, from road rage ...
S4 Ep 11 - From Competitive Dieting and Macro Tracking to Food Freedom
Ever wondered what it's like to be a competitive bodybuilder, meticulously tracking macros, and then shifting to intuitive eating? We're back this week with Erin P. as our special guest host where we'll go on a journey from tracking every morse...
S4 Ep10 - From Broken to Built & The Strength Inside: Erin P's Transformative Journey Beyond the Stage
Join us for episode 2 of 2 in our interview with bikini competitor Erin P.Have you ever had a dream so big that you would do whatever it takes to achieve it, even if it means transforming your entire life? Erin did just that. She dedica...
S4 Ep9 - From Broken to Built & The Strength Inside: Erin P's Transformative Journey Beyond the Stage
Join us for episode 1 of 2 in our interview with bikini competitor Erin P.This episode brings you Erin's fascinating narrative of self-discovery, resilience, and triumph. We journey through her initial aspirations to compete in a bikini...
S4 Ep8 - Gut Health: The Hidden Key to Unlocking Your Best Physique
In today's episode, Tina is joined by guest expert, friend and fellow coach, Allison Fahrenbach, Pro Figure Athlete, and NBHWC Integrative Health Coach | FDN-P | B.SAllison and Tina dive deep into the fascinating and often overlooked wo...
S4 Ep7 - Hitting the "Factory Reset" Button to Break Through a Plateau
We've all heard of factory resets when it comes to our tech devices. It's that magical button that wipes the slate clean and gets everything running smoothly again. But have you ever considered the concept of a "factory reset" for your health a...
S4 Ep6 - Unlocking Potential: The Coach-Client Connection
In today's episode, Brandi and Tina dive into the dynamic coach-client relationship, revealing how it can be a game-changer in achieving your health and fitness goals. Join us for this empowering conversation and discover how the right coaching...
S4 Ep5 - Stress and the Power of Perception
Stress is an inevitable part of life, but did you know that how we perceive it can change everything? In this episode of the podcast, join Brandi and Tina for an eye-opening discussion on the perception of stress.Discover how a simple s...
S4 Ep4 - And they Call it "Self-Sabotage"
If you were ever a Beastie Boys fan, maybe you caught that little reference to one of their popular songs in the title; however, this week's episode is not about the Beastie Boys or their song. In this episode, Brandi and Tina discuss one...
S4 Ep3 - Bodybuilding...When is Enough Enough
In today's episode, continue along with Brandi and Tina as they continue their conversation about all things "enough." Knowing when to hold'em and when to fold'em is the name of the game today. When do you say, enough IS enough in the sport of ...
S4 Ep2 - You are Enough
In today's episode, Brandi and Tina introduce to you their concept of Enoughness, and what it means to each of us. If you've never been told "you are enough," we're here to let you know that you are, indeed, enough just where you are and just a...
S4 Ep1 - Don't Call it a Comeback....
Don't call it a comeback, we've been here for years....No, seriously, we HAVE been here, and I promise we've been quite busy, but sadly podcasting took a backseat to all the other things we had going on. Let us (Brandi and Tina) r...
Episode 86: Empowerment Project - Tina Fryar Jones' Story
In today's episode we are bringing you yet another in our Empowerment Project series. Today you'll hear from Tina Fryar-Jones. Tina's road to the competition stage has been a bumpy one, but also one filled with incredible resilience and perseve...
Episode 85: What's New in 2022 Interview with the OCB
In today's episode, Tina sat down to catch up with OCB's Sean "Sully" Sullivan and Marjorie Thrash to chat about what's new in 2022 for athletes. Find out more about what's in store for the Yorton Cup this, what the new Wellness division is all...
Episode 87: Empowerment Project - Caitlin's Story
Welcome to another Empowerment Project story. This week we get to hear from Caitlin. Listen and follow along with her journey from "skinny" to fit to competitor. I believe many will be able to relate to her story, especially the years of being ...