Dec 10, 2021
Today, I speak with IFBB Pro Dr. Jaqueline Duke, a doctor of clinical psychology who has ran a thriving practice while raising her young daughter with her also-competing, chiropractic physician, IFBB Pro husband. She earned her pro card with a first place finish at NPC TCM Nationals and received two fourth place finishes 24 hours later at her pro debut in the IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Masters Championships. Her success in Pittsburgh took place only 13 months after her very first bikini competition, a goal she decided to pursue with her husband in celebration of their 40th birthdays.
The doctors' first prep began just prior to the March 2020 shut down, which presented its own obstacles in addition to drastic career changes, struggles in parenting a young daughter, and events that lead to their current preparation to move across the country. Amidst the chaos and tragic loss that 2020 presented to the Duke family, Jacqueline found bodybuilding to be the anchor that provided stability in life while also connecting her with like-minded individuals. She grew to find a passion and deeper connection to the meaning of her goals within the sport. She attributes these emotional experiences to be what created her relentless drive and fast, consistent success.
Credentials: B.A., M.A., Psy.D. Clinical Psychology,
Illinois-licensed, Post-doctoral M.S. Psychopharmacology
Appearances on national and local television news media
Expert print & online literary contributor
District-approved independent consultant for educational
neuropsychological assessment
This is such an important conversation, you don’t want to miss it!
Topics covered include:
-Competing along side a spouse/partner
-The world of parenting as a competitor
-The mindset of a professional (doctor and athlete)
-The evolution of body image through the 80’s, 90’s through
today
-Letting go of what no longer serves you
-Coping with intangible loss, grief and anger
-Relating her bodybuilding journey to her daughter’s journey of
visual development
-The exciting journey from amateur to pro (J.M. interview, NPC
gym)
-Future plans for 2021 pro shows and a move from Chicago to
Florida
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Website: www.psychologist.co
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TIME STAMPS
[1:00] introductions
[3:04] journey to pro
[6:30] prepping as a parent
[13:05] a day in the life
[20:00] moving to Florida
[22:45] working as a doctor of clinical psychology
[28:10] deciding to go into psychology
[35:20] contributions through psychology
[38:30] falling in love with competing
[40:50] taking a proper off-season
[44:50] choosing a coach
[48:50] finding her why
[55:00] pros and cons of bodybuilding
[59:20] future of competing
[63:00] advice for competitors
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