07: The Dark Side Of Bodybuilding - Part 2 With Guest Jamie Pinder

This episode continues the 2-part series I am doing called the Dark Side of Bodybuilding. In part 1, I talked about pervert photographers, coaches, and judges. In part 2 I have a special guest here: 3X Olympian, contest prep coach and lifestyle coach, and expert in responsible PED use, Jamie Pinder, to help shed some light on a taboo topic that brings forth a whole lot of judgment, curiosity, and misinformation.

Today Jamie is going to answer all the burning questions about PEDs in ALL divisions in bodybuilding; the basics, the risks, the advantages, and the repercussions.

Jamie caught my attention because she is loud, open, honest, and straightforward. I thought she would actually answer questions that people have and not be evasive or sugar coat the details.

And, wow, did she deliver! No holding back on this one!

Share this podcast with your iron family because Jamie says things that everyone is either wondering about…or thinking and too afraid to say it out loud.

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is meant for informational purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for medical advice or used to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any disease. Always consult your doctor before starting or stopping any supplements or medication.

Key Takeaways:

• Introducing Jamie Pinder (04:20)
• Why Jamie is so open about talking about peds (05:40)
• What exactly are performance-enhancing drugs and how has their accessibility changed (08:29)
• Competing naturally versus enhanced in different federations (10:10)
• Is there more encouragement to use PED use today with coaches? (16:10)
• What percentage of coaches are bullies and why are women following along with it? (19:18)
• Why does Jamie screen people before coaching them and her recent experience hiring a coach for her upcoming photoshoot (23:00)
• What are common PEDs that show up on a plan and what do they do (26:00)
• How does taking PEDs affect your psychology (30:26)
• Do women hear and see their side affects? (32:00)
• Are there any health benefits of PEDs (34:23)
• Men and their protocols vs women (35:13)
• How do PEDs affect relationships (37:35)
• SARMs and peptides (43:00)
• Anabolics and their affect on soft tissue and genetic potential (49:20)
• Anavar and why it seems to be the go-to anabolic (53:18)
• Specific side effects of PEDs (women and men) (54:22)
• Jamie’s advice for new people in the sport and about women maintaining femininity (59:25)
• The evolution of the ifbb women’s physique category (1:05:00)
• How athletes who lie about PED use do a disservice to people’s perceptions of reality (1:11:00)
• Can you train more often when you are on PEDs and what happens after you go off PEDs (1:13:10)
• Who does Jamie think SHOULD Use PEDs (1:16:00)
• PEDs and Fertility (1:16:58)
• Things to do before considering PED use (1:19:00)
• How Jamie deals with people that say negative things about her in public (1:21:56)
• How does Jamie’s parents feel about her competing and her side effects (1:22:42)
• Jamie advises women to be their own advocates (1:24:35)
• Jamie’s story about intuition (1:26:42)
• Diuretics and whether you need them (1:28:23)
• Post cycle therapy (PCT) (1:31:50)
• Why women struggle to come off PEDs for post cycle therapy (1:34:49)
• Post show and the affects of coming off compounds vs natural athletes (1:36:50)
• Jamie’s video series on PCTs and free downloads (1:40:25)
• PCT and awareness on it (1:43:00)
• How did Jamie get into bodybuilding in the first place (1:43:31)
• Competing where you want to compete (it’s a hobby) (1:49:16)
• What does eating like an *sshole look like for Jamie Pinder (1:51:31)
• How often Jamie has an off plan meal (1:55:30)
• Jamie’s favorite body part to train (1:56:50)
• Where to find Jamie Pinder (1:57:30)

Additional Resources:

-Check out Jamie Pinder on instagram @jamiepinder14 or on Youtube at Jamie Pinder

-Visit Shop.killitwithdrive.com and grab some swag

-Download your Free eBook, “5 Tips Every Bodybuilder and Fitness Competitor Needs To Know Before Preparing For A Show” at www.eeinbb.com

So if you want to learn more about all components of bodybuilding, both on and off the stage, be sure to subscribe and tune in for new episodes!