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Rachel Sedwick

Hosted by Rachel Sedwick

An IFBB Figure Pro and coach documents her own competition prep while interviewing fellow athletes on the mindset required to build an elite body.

The brief

This is a hybrid YouTube channel that is part documentary and part interview series. The host, a professional bodybuilder, splits her time between vlogging the granular details of her own contest prep—from diet to posing practice—and hosting long-form interviews with other athletes and clients about their journeys through adversity.

The show's unique blend of a real-time, personal competition diary with client and peer interviews gives it a distinct dual perspective. The host is simultaneously the subject of her own documentary and the guide for others' stories, grounding the aspirational with the practical.
— What makes it distinctive
§1 · The host

Who hosts this show

Rachel Sedwick is an IFBB Figure Pro and the founder of Refined Strength, a coaching company. Her channel is home to the Refined Strength Podcast, which explores bodybuilding, mindset, and health through interviews, and also features her personal vlog series, "You Can Have It All," which documents her own competition preparations in real time. The content is aimed at athletes and high-achievers, focusing on the deeper work required to build a life and body one is proud of.

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Credentials & credits

  • IFBB Figure Pro
  • Founder of Refined Strength
  • NPC National Figure Champion (2017)
  • Bodybuilding & Lifestyle Coach

Other ventures

  • Refined Strength (Coaching Company)
§2 · Classification

What kind of podcast

§3 · Cadence & catalog

When new episodes drop

Publishing rate
Daily
Not shown by Apple / Spotify
Total episodes
357
Last episode
9 days ago
Jun 21, 2026
Status
Active
§3b · Editor's picks

Notable episodes

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  1. 01
    From Addiction to Purpose: Redefining What’s Possible with Katy Dombrowski

    A clear example of the show's interview style, focusing on a client's journey of resilience and personal transformation.

  2. 02
    "A Day In The Life" | 2026 Prep Series Ep. 11

    This episode exemplifies the personal vlog format, showing the host's daily routine, diet, and mindset as a competing athlete and entrepreneur.

  3. 03
    "The Optimum City Classic SHOW DAY Vlog" | 2026 Prep Series Ep. 10

    Captures the culmination of the competition prep process, highlighting the behind-the-scenes reality of show day and the host's dual role as competitor and coach.

§4 · Signature

What you'll be asked on this show

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How Rachel Sedwick interviews

The show is a mix of solo vlogs and guest interviews. For interviews, Rachel opens by sharing a specific, powerful quote from the guest to frame the conversation's central theme. She provides a warm, detailed introduction that often establishes a personal connection (e.g., "my own athlete, client, and friend"). Her first move is typically a broad, open-ended prompt, allowing the guest to narrate their own story from the beginning, creating a supportive space for them to discuss vulnerable topics like past struggles and personal transformation.

The channel alternates between two distinct formats: raw, day-in-the-life vlogs following the host's competition prep, and professionally produced, sit-down podcast interviews. Vlogs are personal and logistical, while interviews are more thematic, focusing on guests' life stories and mindset.

Questions Rachel Sedwick keeps coming back to

6 catalogued

If you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when Rachel Sedwick reaches for it.

backstory

1
  1. Q.01

    Tell me about your journey from the beginning.

    This is her typical opening move, giving the guest control of their own narrative and story.

origin

1
  1. Q.01

    How did you get into fitness and bodybuilding?

    She asks this to establish the guest's entry point into the world of competitive fitness.

mindset

2
  1. Q.01

    What was it like to decide to completely change your life?

    This question is used to explore the pivotal moments of transformation in a guest's story.

  2. Q.02

    How do you handle fear when facing immense challenges?

    This question unpacks the mental tools guests have used to push through difficult situations in their careers or personal lives.

personal

1
  1. Q.01

    How has your past shaped who you are today?

    She asks this to connect a guest's past struggles, like addiction or divorce, to their current strength and perspective.

values

1
  1. Q.01

    What does 'perspective' mean to you now, especially in competition?

    This connects the guest's broader life story back to the specific mindset required for bodybuilding.

Signature segments

  • · "You Can Have It All" vlog series
  • · Vintage film countdown leader on podcast episodes

Topics covered repeatedly

BodybuildingCompetition PrepMindsetResiliencePersonal GrowthFitnessCoachingNutritionAddiction Recovery
§5 · Guests

Who gets booked here

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Typical guest

Guests are typically fellow bodybuilding athletes, coaches, or the host's own clients. They often have compelling backstories of overcoming significant personal challenges like addiction or career pivots, which they connect to their current athletic mindset.

Recent guests
  • Katy Dombrowski
    on From Addiction to Purpose: Redefining What’s Possible with Katy Dombrowski
  • Phoebe Hagan
    on Protecting Your Love for the Sport with Phoebe Hagan
§6 · Channels & links

Where to find this show

§7 · Stats

Audience & reach

YouTube · first-party
Subscribers
1.4K
1,430
Avg views / video
542
Trailing window
Total views
175K
175,372
Videos published
357
Sponsor readEstimated

Sponsors are primarily brands in the bodybuilding ecosystem, including supplements (Axe & Sledge), specialty foods (Pride Foods), and posing suits (KHCustoms). The host provides discount codes, indicating an affiliate marketing relationship.

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§8 · Contact

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§9b · FAQ

People also ask

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What is the format of the show?
It's a hybrid channel featuring the Refined Strength Podcast, with long-form interviews, and the "You Can Have It All" vlog series, which documents host Rachel Sedwick's own bodybuilding competition prep.
What are Rachel Sedwick's credentials?
Rachel Sedwick is an IFBB Figure Pro, a title she earned after winning the 2017 NPC National Figure Championship, and the founder of the coaching company Refined Strength.
Is this podcast still active?
Yes, the channel posts new podcast episodes and vlogs regularly, with the most recent content from June 2026.
Who is this podcast for?
It's for current or aspiring bodybuilders, athletes, and high-achievers interested in the mindset and practical realities of building an elite physique and life.
Where can I watch or listen?
The podcast and vlogs are available on her YouTube channel, "Rachel Sedwick". The audio version is on platforms like Apple Podcasts and Listen Notes.
Last updatedJun 29, 2026Not yet host-verified
Research depthDeep dossierHigh confidence · Jun 29, 2026 · gemini-2.5-pro

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§9c · Methodology

Sources & how this page was built

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  1. [01]Rachel Sedwick YouTube Channelyoutube.com
  2. [02]Refined Strength Coachingrefinedstrengthcoaching.com
  3. [03]The Refined Strength Podcast on Listen Noteslistennotes.com
  4. [04]Rachel Sedwick Contest History | NPC News Onlinecontests.npcnewsonline.com
  5. [05]Rachel Sedwick, IFBB Pro Athlete | BigBodies.combigbodies.com
  6. [06]Video: She Earned Her IFBB Figure Pro Card!youtube.com
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