“When you're in the hardest, that's when you need to push the hardest.” —Cassandra Dean Bodybuilding is undoubtedly a grueling and challenging sport, testing our limits of strength, endurance, and willpower. Yet, despite its already tough nature, we still have to face the hardest of the hardest of trials. Continued improvement is a must, straddling the thin line between fulfilling progress and painful setbacks. We must remember that these circumstances are not a sign of failure, but an invitation to rise to the occasion.  This week, Sherrie sits with Cassandra Dean, a seasoned bodybuilder and owner of Cassie’s Beauty and Esthetics. For nine years, Cassandra has excelled as a bodybuilder, even achieving two first-place victories from her five competitive efforts. With the high level of competition in bodybuilding, it's undeniable that her success is a testament to her immense dedication. Join the conversation as Sherrie and Cassandra discuss how to overcome some of the common challenges that bodybuilders face in their journey, namely developing self-control, trusting the process, balancing social life, following a diet plan, life at the backstage, and transitioning to other categories.  Connect with Sherrie:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sherrie.massiakapach  Instagram: https://instagram.com/mindbodysoul_hypnothetapist  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherrie-kapach-b5bb26243  Email: [email protected]  Episode Highlights: 01:18 Trusting the Process 04:57 Body Building and Social Life 07:53 The Back Stage Must-Haves 12:20 The Diet Struggle