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Welcome back to The Beyond Condition Podcast for an in-depth conversation with Romana Skotzen, IFBB Pro and Olympian.

Bodybuilding isn't just about building muscle - it's also about protecting your long-term health. In this in-depth conversation, we discuss the realities of performance-enhancing drugs, blood work, mental health, hormone management, and the challenges many athletes face behind the scenes.

In this episode we cover:

• The stigma surrounding anabolic steroids and testosterone
• Iron deficiency and how it can affect performance
• Romana’s cancer scare and the importance of proper medical assessment
• Private healthcare vs NHS referrals for bodybuilders
• Smart supplementation strategies
• Identity, purpose, and mental health after stepping away from competition
• Retirement - by choice or circumstance
• Why blood work can feel overwhelming
• Understanding prolactin and hormone health
• Thyroid function, medication, and common misconceptions
• Misdiagnosis and advocating for your health
• Anxiety, PTSD, and suicide awareness in the fitness community
• Working with your GP and specialist referrals
• How to interpret blood work without jumping to conclusions
• Kidney markers and common misconceptions
• Longevity and making bodybuilding sustainable
• Travelling while managing your health and performance
• Life and bodybuilding in Tampa

This conversation is designed to educate - not diagnose. If you're a bodybuilder, athlete, or fitness enthusiast, understanding your health markers and working with qualified healthcare professionals is just as important as your training.

Find Romana on Instagram @romana.skotzen_ifbbpro

Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/o4RCkB1RjAo

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