Today, I speak with IFBB Pro Amberlyn Morgan, who’s an ICU nurse and also offers online coaching. She started competing in 2015 and turned pro in 2020 at her 4th National show. We talk about how Amberlyn’s journey to turning Pro and how a decision to stop playing college soccer lead her to the bodybuilding. When she learned about counting macros, it totally changed her relationship to prep and she really started to thrive. Placing last in a show made her rethink her “why” and the reason she was competing. Amberlyn shares her experience as a nurse during COVID and how stressful it was for her. Over time, she has found her drive to continue competing by discovering self-belief in her ability to succeed as a bikini competitor. Meditation and mindset work allowed her to reach a new level of commitment to the sport.    Amberlyn shares why it’s so important to experience our feeling instead of avoiding them in order to heal from traumatic experiences. With her busy schedule, Amberlyn talks about the importance of getting into a routine and using downtime efficiently. We cover so many topics throughout this conversation! Amberlyn has such a power story, you won’t want to miss it!     Topics covered include: -The road to Pro -The importance of having a “Why” when deciding to prep -Working as a nurse -Self-sabotage and hard talks with you coach -Mindset in support of physical efforts -Having the right support -How harmful it can be to compare yourself to others  -Finding things that bring you joy -Going through divorce -Overcoming childhood trauma -Setting big goals -How nursing enhances her coaching -IIFYM and hitting micronutrient goals -Simplicity is key!       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 AMBERLYN: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberlynpaige_ifbbpro/ Links: https://linktr.ee/amberlynpaige17      TIME STAMPS [1:00] Introductions [2:18] Pre-show routine [3:18] Journey to Pro [5:55] Refining her “Why” [10:10] Changing mindset [13:45] Having the right support [15:45] Finding purpose and joy [18:50] Going through divorce [24:45] Working as an ICU and trauma nurse [ 33:50] Experiencing trauma as a nurse [36:50] Advice for nurses [38:00] Shifting priorities [39:39] Growing up on a dairy farm and as a southern baptist [44:05] Going through childhood trauma [51:40] What the path to the Olympia may look like [58:30] Changing how you train [62:03] Coaching clients through putting on muscle [65:05] How nursing affects her coaching [67:30] Setting macro and micronutrient goals for clients and IIFYM [71:00] Why she preaches simplicity [74:00] Advice to 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   For all Show Notes, Episode Time Stamps, & Ways to Connect visit: www.celestial.fit/podcast Make sure to rate, review, & subscribe so you never miss an episode!   Tag us as you go! @celestial_fit