TURNING IFBB PRO, JUDGING IN BODYBUILDING & LIFE AFTER BODYBUILDING || THE CELTIC CAST EPISODE 29

In this week's episode of The Celtic Cast, the boys finally sit down and properly catch up after one of the biggest weekends of Darragh's life—earning his IFBB Pro Card. We break down the emotional rollercoaster of the PCA Ireland weekend, including the controversial regional overall result, the mindset required to bounce back for the Pro Qualifier, and what was going through Darragh's head throughout the day. We also discuss the reality of stepping on stage as a newly crowned IFBB Pro, the difference between amateurs and professionals, judging criteria in Classic Physique, and why losses are often the catalyst for future success. Beyond bodybuilding, we dive into coaching, client transformations, staying on track while travelling, post-show nutrition, the pressures of prep, burnout, and Darragh's plans to leave the UK and spend time travelling after years of being completely locked into bodybuilding. As always, if you enjoy the podcast, please like, subscribe and share it with someone who would get value from it. 00:00 - Darragh reflects on winning his IFBB Pro Card 03:45 - The PCA Ireland regional controversy 08:00 - Jim Morrisey, judging criteria & Classic Physique standards 14:10 - Why losses are often necessary for future success 16:00 - Feedback from judges and competing as a new IFBB Pro 20:00 - The future of UK bodybuilding & rising stars 24:30 - Alicante, Spain and future pro show plans 27:00 - The reality of online coaching behind the scenes 31:00 - Why bodybuilders make great coaches 34:00 - Staying on track while travelling 37:00 - Post-show eating, recovery and avoiding rebound mistakes 43:00 - Why Darragh scrapped the 10,000 calorie challenge 45:00 - The mental pressure of prep and chasing a Pro Card 49:00 - Life after turning pro 52:00 - Leaving the UK and future travel plans 54:00 - Wrapping up - Use code DMAC10 for 10% off: ENGINEERED: https://engineeredmuscle.co.uk/ EXPLOSIVE FIBRES: https://explosivefibresxxxl.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoq360r_gxN4wHjAZNKIUa5OGPftfqsgzTv6zH9z2Qd5cHT-37nU HARDBODY: https://hardbody.store/?aff=114 NOSE STRIPS: https://www.histrips.com/DMAC10 WANT ME TO COACH YOU? APPLY BELOW: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5WNh2pR1pwkZLc9ImVHjX_k3Hak-cjcBxYbCnIoALR46GCA/viewform?usp=sf_link Follow me on Instagram: @darraghmac_coach https://www.instagram.com/darraghmac_coach/