Vladislava Galagan: The “Kendall Jenner” Of Bodybuilding (E025)

Meet @vladigalagan, the pro bodybuilder and internet sensation, turning heads for being “prettier than Gal Galdot and stronger than Arnold”. Despite the controversy, Vladislava continues to challenge the masculine stereotype of female bodybuilders and empower individual choice, selling the image of being “good looking and muscular and combine it with a little bit erotic. I hit the sweet spot”. In this episode, Vladislava walks us through her bodybuilding journey, opening up about her steroid use, OnlyFans business and more.

0:00 Introduction
1:14 Early years & growing up in Russia
3:52 The beginnings of Vladislava’s fitness journey (inspirations, workout routines)
9:08 Financial struggles & family pressures throughout University
13:45 Dropping out of University & moving to Europe / pursuing bodybuilding
16:59 How Mike Thurston “scrapped” University
18:04 Taking steroids to become the “next Olympia”
23:05 The side effects of steroids *hair loss, acne*
26:22 Vlad’s first pro bodybuilding comp at 21 & bad coaching experience
29:40 The best fitness & bodybuilding advice for women
30:10 How Vlad avoids the masculine effects of PEDs & the psychological battle of being on-off cycle
35:50 The fear of weakness, therapy and vulnerability
40:05 Relationships: income differences & personality traits
44:52 How OnlyFans & Webcams “saved” Vladislava
50:00 Learning from webcams & validation
53:04 OnlyFans: the pros, cons & fetishes
1:01:40 Finding a partner that accepts OF
1:02:55 Materialism & spending your money wisely
1:07:12 Moving away from OF & how Vlad provides for her family
1:12:20 The hardships of living in Russia
1:14:50 What’s next for Vladislava?
1:18:20 Imposter syndrome, confidence & overcoming the “not good enough” mindset
1:22:04 Future goals & living in Dubai

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Youtube: @vladigalagan
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