The Psyche Behind the Physique
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The Psyche Behind the Physique

by Maddy Michielssen

Welcome to "The Psyche behind the Physique," the podcast led by IFBB Bikini Pro and Team MPowered Fitness head coach, Maddy Michielssen. Aimed at lifestyle and bodybuilding athletes, this podcast offers tips, inspiring stories, and practical advice to enhance your mindset, physique, and preserve your longevity as an athlete. Whether prepping for a competition or pursuing a healthier lifestyle, join Maddy and guests as they share experiences and insights to keep you motivated & connected. Tune in and become part of a community that celebrates our journeys and inspires your limitless potential.Join team MPowered HEREFollow Maddy's Pro Journey HERE on YouTube | Find Maddy on IG HERE

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1
HYROX Worlds Pro, Boston Marathon Qualifier—And Still Figuring It Out
56:56 Mar 15, 2026
2
Healing Without Extremes: Inside the Naturopathic Approach to Women’s Health
55:11 Mar 1, 2026
3
When the Number Isn’t Neutral: Healing Your Relationship with the Scale
41:29 Feb 15, 2026
4
When Life Says ‘Not Yet’: Burnout, Capacity, and Rebuilding Your Strength | Psyche Behind the Physique
57:59 Jan 31, 2026
5
I Did Everything Right — and Still Felt Awful
1:01:45 Jan 18, 2026
6
Keep, Change, or Flip: A Smarter Way to Set New Year Goals Without Burning Out
33:06 Jan 4, 2026
7
Breaking the Binge Cycle Without More Rules
52:55 Dec 21, 2025
8
Inflammation, Fertility & the Female Body: Why ‘Doing Everything Right’ Still Isn’t Working
1:04:45 Dec 8, 2025
9
Stop Quitting Early: How to Push Through Mental Walls in Your Workouts (Without Overtraining)
55:19 Nov 22, 2025
10
Underfueled & Overtrained: How Female Athletes Rebuild Performance, Hormones, and Joy
1:13:49 Nov 8, 2025
11
She Quit Bodybuilding & Got Fitter: Sobriety, Hybrid Training, and Hormone-Smart Health
1:11:42 Oct 25, 2025
12
No Time, No Routine, Still Progress: The Busy Girl’s Blueprint
58:33 Oct 11, 2025
13
When the Race Doesn’t Go as Planned: Resilience in Running and Life
58:49 Sep 27, 2025
14
The Company You Keep — Building a Circle That Fuels Your Health
1:02:18 Sep 13, 2025
15
Beyond the Stage: How Life Alignment Fuels Fitness Success
1:01:12 Aug 30, 2025
16
Where Physique Goals Meet Functional Health: Hormones, Recovery, & Root-Cause Fitness
1:21:06 Aug 16, 2025
17
Burnout, Boundaries, and the Power of the Pivot
53:50 Aug 2, 2025
18
The Burnout Myth: Grit, Grace & Growing Without Losing Yourself
54:59 Jul 19, 2025
19
Different Phases, Same Page: Navigating Your Season When Those Around You Aren’t
37:12 Jul 5, 2025
20
When Life Calms Down…: Why You Can’t Wait for the Perfect Season to Show Up
51:55 Jun 21, 2025
21
The Art of Taking Criticism
43:08 Jun 7, 2025
22
Not Just a Vibe: The Science, Systems & Sanity Behind ‘Hot Girl’ Habits
1:15:26 May 24, 2025
23
Coping, Control, and the Fitness Trap: When Healthy Isn’t Helping
46:20 May 10, 2025
24
Vacation Mode Without the Meltdown: How to Travel, Eat, and Feel Amazing Without Losing Progress
1:09:36 Apr 26, 2025
25
Prep vs. Pause: The Psychology of Knowing When to Push and When to Pull Back
1:09:38 Apr 12, 2025
26
Unlocking the Mind-Muscle Connection: Motivation, Mindset, and Mastering Your Inner Dialogue
36:43 Mar 29, 2025
27
The “Someday” Trap - Delaying Your Dreams and How You Can Stop Now!
59:39 Mar 15, 2025
28
Beyond the Needles: How Acupuncture Transforms Health with Dr. Kuhn
44:56 Mar 1, 2025
29
Beyond the Stage: Embracing the Bodybuilding Lifestyle Without the Rigidity
1:15:47 Feb 15, 2025
30
Ought To, Have To, Want To: The Art of Living in Alignment
28:07 Feb 1, 2025
31
The Cycle of Empowerment: Regaining Your Period and Reclaiming Your Health
1:16:17 Jan 19, 2025
32
Cookies, Cake, & Berdgorf's | Breaking the cycle & learning to trust yourself
58:29 Jan 4, 2025
33
Pause, Reflect, Propel: 6 Questions to Redefine Your 2025 Goals
39:46 Dec 21, 2024
34
Run Your Own Race: Finding Joy and Fulfillment in Your Fitness Journey
28:48 Dec 7, 2024
35
Why Willpower Won't Work & The Keys to Lasting Success
18:50 Nov 30, 2024
36
A Holiday Mindset Reset: How to Thrive This Season Without Stress or Guilt
18:21 Nov 23, 2024
37
Rooted in Wellness: How Holistic Health Transforms Athletes and Everyday Lives
38:35 Nov 16, 2024
38
Rewiring After the Stage: The Mental & Physical Challenge of Reverse Dieting
46:08 Nov 9, 2024
39
Control Isn’t Health – Redefining Your Relationship with Food
24:19 Nov 2, 2024
40
You Own It: Embracing Accountability for Lasting Success
22:47 Oct 26, 2024
41
Stop making it so hard, girl!
24:15 Oct 19, 2024
42
Meet anxiety, your new superpower!
17:59 Oct 5, 2024
43
Breaking the cycle: Mastering Habits that Stick
23:53 Sep 28, 2024
44
Progress Over Perfection: Breaking Free from the All-or-Nothing Mindset in Health & Fitness
53:43 Sep 21, 2024
45
test
15:46 Sep 14, 2024
46
The 5 most common pitfalls of goal setting
15:46 Sep 14, 2024
47
How to set goals you will actually follow through with
20:43 Sep 7, 2024
48
The ONLY 2 things you need to accomplish your goals | Cultivating Self-Motivation
39:22 Sep 4, 2024
49
You cannot eat intuitively.. yet | Tracking Macros VS Eating Intuitively
31:49 Sep 4, 2024
50
Is it a good time to prep? | Relationships with non-competitors
36:54 Sep 4, 2024
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