Behind Bodybuilding

16: Your Employment Lawyer

Emilia (Mila) Arutunian is the team leader of the firm’s employment and labor team and a partner at Gomez Trial Attorneys. Prior to joining Gomez Trial Attorneys, Mila spent her career litigating cases on the defense side, including defending California businesses against claims and lawsuits involving workplace harassment, discrimination and retaliation. After being exposed to the overwhelming challenges employees suffered in the modern workplace, Mila left the defense world to utilize her skill set and pursue her passion in representing the people in bringing lawsuits to help employees who have been wronged by their employers and suffered emotional or financial losses as a result of the same. Her specialty is representing women who have been sexually harassed or assaulted in the workplace. Mila has been named Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch in Labor and Employment Litigation in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 and was selected as a Finalist for the San Diego Business Journal’s Leaders in the Law Awards in 2021. She was California Attorney Journal’s Attorney of the Month in March 2023.  In this episode, Mila talks about how her discipline at work translates to her discipline at home as well as the gym. As a mom of 3, Mila is a true example of a badass babe! Mila:  Email: mila@getGomez.com [mila@getGomez.com]  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/your_employment_lawyer [http://www.instagram.com/your_employment_lawyer]

15: Eat Right, Train Hard

After a few weeks, Derek has returned! In this episode, Derek and Danielle get caught up on everything that's been happening in their own lives, then go into the importance of eating right, and training hard (and what that actually means). In this episode, we take a few steps back from our "gear" episodes, and talk about the foundation any bodybuilder or lifestyle client needs to succeed. Danielle:  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ifbbpro_daniellePetze [http://www.instagram.com/ifbbpro_daniellePetze]  eMail: DanielleTrains@gmail.com [DanielleTrains@gmail.com]  - Derek: http://www.instagram.com/derekLifts [http://www.instagram.com/derekLifts]  - Behind Bodybuilding on IG: https://www.instagram.com/behind_bodybuilding/ [https://www.instagram.com/behind_bodybuilding/]  - Discounts: Amino Asylum (Discount Code Danielle) https://aminoasylum.shop [https://aminoasylum.shop]  - Chimera Compounds (Code: Danielle): https://chimeracompounds.com/?ref=1w8htunu [https://chimeracompounds.com/?ref=1w8htunu]  - True Nutrition (Discount applied with link): Http://www.Truenutrition.com/discount/vegandanielle [Http://www.Truenutrition.com/discount/vegandanielle]  - Directional Force (Code: Danielle, 15% off plus free shipping): http://www.directionalforce.com [http://www.directionalforce.com]  - Upside: Cash back on gas and other errands! Click to get an extra 15¢/gal bonus the first time you make a purchase: https://upside.app.link/DANIELLE452952 [https://upside.app.link/DANIELLE452952]  - Nutrex (Code: Danielle): https://www.nutrex.com/?aff=2091 [https://www.nutrex.com/?aff=2091]  - Alpen Organics (Discount Applied with Link): http://alpenorganics.com/?ref=zxbybckj [http://alpenorganics.com/?ref=zxbybckj]  - Mega Fit Meals (Discount Applied with Link): https://megafitmeals.rfrl.co/64p89 [https://megafitmeals.rfrl.co/64p89]

14: Chimera Compounds

Taylor Woody is a competitive powerlifter and the owner of research chemical company, Chimera Compounds.  Chimera Compounds is your one-stop-shop for research chemicals; including SARMs and peptides. Chimera Compounds also does 3rd party testing on their products. In this episode, Taylor tells a little of his story on how he got into the business, along with some of the potential applications of certain compounds. We talk about Semaglutide, Tirz, BPC-157, TB-500 (transdermal and injectable), Ipamorelin, CJC, MK-677, S4, Cardarine, Melanotan, and other various peptides, SARMs and nootropics. Disclaimer: Chimera Compounds sells products for research purposes only. They are not intended for human consumption. You must be 21 or older to purchase. Please review all terms and conditions before purchasing. Terms and conditions are located here: https://chimeracompounds.com/terms-and-conditions/ [https://chimeracompounds.com/terms-and-conditions/]  For discounts on the Chimera Compounds site, please visit https://chimeracompounds.com/?ref=1w8htunu [https://chimeracompounds.com/?ref=1w8htunu] and use coupon code "Danielle". - Taylor Woody: https://www.instagram.com/hoodywood68_92 [https://www.instagram.com/hoodywood68_92]  - Chimera Compounds: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chimera.compounds/ [https://www.instagram.com/chimera.compounds/]  Website: https://chimeracompounds.com/ [https://chimeracompounds.com/]  - Danielle:  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ifbbpro_daniellePetze [http://www.instagram.com/ifbbpro_daniellePetze]  eMail: DanielleTrains@gmail.com [DanielleTrains@gmail.com]  - Derek: http://www.instagram.com/derekLifts [http://www.instagram.com/derekLifts]  - Behind Bodybuilding on IG: https://www.instagram.com/behind_bodybuilding/ [https://www.instagram.com/behind_bodybuilding/]  - Discounts: Chimera Compounds (Code: Danielle): https://chimeracompounds.com/?ref=1w8htunu [https://chimeracompounds.com/?ref=1w8htunu]  - True Nutrition (Discount applied with link): Http://www.Truenutrition.com/discount/vegandanielle [Http://www.Truenutrition.com/discount/vegandanielle]  - Directional Force (Code: Danielle, 15% off plus free shipping): http://www.directionalforce.com [http://www.directionalforce.com]  - Upside: Cash back on gas and other errands! Click to get an extra 15¢/gal bonus the first time you make a purchase: https://upside.app.link/DANIELLE452952 [https://upside.app.link/DANIELLE452952]  - Nutrex (Code: Danielle): https://www.nutrex.com/?aff=2091 [https://www.nutrex.com/?aff=2091]  - Alpen Organics (Discount Applied with Link): http://alpenorganics.com/?ref=zxbybckj [http://alpenorganics.com/?ref=zxbybckj]  - Mega Fit Meals (Discount Applied with Link): https://megafitmeals.rfrl.co/64p89 [https://megafitmeals.rfrl.co/64p89]

13: No Excuses

Mara Ruckman is an IFBB Pro in the Women's Physique category. She has a background in competitive powerlifting, which ultimately led to her competing in a bodybuilding show. Mara is also a single mom who dealt with some pretty heavy traumas, but instead of letting everything bring her down, she picked herself up and was able to conquer some of her biggest goals. In this episode, Mara talks about getting surprised with a divorce all while she was planning on stepping away from her full-time job and pursuing her passion in competing. Obviously this news created a massive challenge in her goal to step on stage again. Mara went through some major depressions during the divorce, but was thankfully able to rely on her belief in God to get her through everything.  Today, Mara has a goal in inspiring others, especially single moms, to keep going for their passions, regardless of what life throws at you! Mara: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ifbbpro_mara [http://www.instagram.com/ifbbpro_mara]  Danielle:  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ifbbpro_daniellePetze [http://www.instagram.com/ifbbpro_daniellePetze]  eMail: DanielleTrains@gmail.com [DanielleTrains@gmail.com]  - Derek: http://www.instagram.com/derekLifts [http://www.instagram.com/derekLifts]  - Behind Bodybuilding on IG: https://www.instagram.com/behind_bodybuilding/ [https://www.instagram.com/behind_bodybuilding/]  - Discounts: Amino Asylum (Discount Code “Danielle”) https://aminoasylum.shop [https://aminoasylum.shop]  - True Nutrition (Discount applied with link): Http://www.Truenutrition.com/discount/vegandanielle [Http://www.Truenutrition.com/discount/vegandanielle]  - Directional Force (Code: Danielle, 15% off plus free shipping): http://www.directionalforce.com [http://www.directionalforce.com]  - Upside: Cash back on gas and other errands! Click to get an extra 15¢/gal bonus the first time you make a purchase: https://upside.app.link/DANIELLE452952 [https://upside.app.link/DANIELLE452952]  - Nutrex (Code: Danielle): https://www.nutrex.com/?aff=2091 [https://www.nutrex.com/?aff=2091]  - Alpen Organics (Discount Applied with Link): http://alpenorganics.com/?ref=zxbybckj [http://alpenorganics.com/?ref=zxbybckj]  - Mega Fit Meals (Discount Applied with Link): https://megafitmeals.rfrl.co/64p89 [https://megafitmeals.rfrl.co/64p89]

12: Bodybuilding Mentality

Kayla Finch is a Nationally-Qualified Women's Physique competitor. Kayla has a background in team sports and other forms of athletics, but didn't begin competing until June of 2024, where I had the priveledge of competing against her. Kayla was also in the Navy, which provided some extra discipline and a winner's mindset. However, before competing Kayla (and me as well), only had the goal of "getting skinny"; bodybuilding wasn't something she considered until after a few other friends and an ex-boyfriend showed her a little glimpse of the industry. In this episode, Kayla describes how getting 2nd place at her first show inspired her to work harder, which led to her to take 1st at her next show. Kayla and I also talk about the difference between athletes at the NPC level versus the Pro level. Kayla and I also talked about some of the similarities in bodybuilders with needing structure and a plan in order to succeed. Kayla: https://www.instagram.com/kayla_finch/ [https://www.instagram.com/kayla_finch/]  Danielle:  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ifbbpro_daniellePetze [http://www.instagram.com/ifbbpro_daniellePetze]  eMail: DanielleTrains@gmail.com [DanielleTrains@gmail.com]  - Derek: http://www.instagram.com/derekLifts [http://www.instagram.com/derekLifts]  - Behind Bodybuilding on IG: https://www.instagram.com/behind_bodybuilding/ [https://www.instagram.com/behind_bodybuilding/]  - Discounts: True Nutrition (Discount applied with link): Http://www.Truenutrition.com/discount/vegandanielle [Http://www.Truenutrition.com/discount/vegandanielle]  - Directional Force (Code: Danielle, 15% off plus free shipping): http://www.directionalforce.com [http://www.directionalforce.com]  - Upside: Cash back on gas and other errands! Click to get an extra 15¢/gal bonus the first time you make a purchase: https://upside.app.link/DANIELLE452952 [https://upside.app.link/DANIELLE452952]  - Nutrex (Code: Danielle): https://www.nutrex.com/?aff=2091 [https://www.nutrex.com/?aff=2091]  - Alpen Organics (Discount Applied with Link): http://alpenorganics.com/?ref=zxbybckj [http://alpenorganics.com/?ref=zxbybckj]  - Mega Fit Meals (Discount Applied with Link): https://megafitmeals.rfrl.co/64p89 [https://megafitmeals.rfrl.co/64p89]  - Amino Asylum (Discount Code “Danielle”) https://aminoasylum.shop [https://aminoasylum.shop]