Unfiltered Fit Life
Ever wish you had a fit and straightforward BFF with over 15 years of experience to help you filter through all the information regarding fitness, nutrition and life?
That’s exactly what you’ll get when you listen to the Unfiltered Fit Life Podcast.
Join Former Bikini Olympia Champion, mom of 2, and fitness coach Nathalia Melo each week as she shares fitness, nutrition and life tips to help busy working moms simplify their fitness journey so they can learn easy and simple strategies on how to lose weight and feel sexy AF.
After helping over 5000 busy working moms, Nathalia has found the blueprint to fitness, nutrition and life success, which she will be sharing in this podcast: actionable tips that will help busy working moms be more present at work and at home.
This show is for you if you realize that nothing good comes from your comfort zone and are ready to challenge yourself to achieve great things. Follow Unfiltered Fit Life wherever you are listening to join us each week for a splash of sass, humor and a whole lotta of truth.
Episodes
153 episodes
She Tried Everything for Years and Lost 25lbs When She Finally Did This: Jen's Story
Jen has tried everything - Weight Watchers, macros, keto, Atkins, every fitness app on the market - for years without anything lasting. She came back from a dream vacation in Greece with almost no photos because she did not feel good enough to ...
The Fitness Industry Is Selling You a Feeling Not a Result
Someone paid $150,000 for Picasso's paint palette. Someone paid $6 million for Kurt Cobain's guitar. Neither of them became the artist.Sound familiar?In this episode I am breaking down why the fitness industry profits from making ...
How to Stay Fit When Your Life Never Slows Down: Jen's Story
She had done a competition. She knew what to do. She traveled constantly for work, was raising a son on her own, and every time she hit a goal she watched it fall apart within weeks.Jen is a 38-year-old single mom in marketing who travel...
3 Unpopular Fitness Opinions That the Industry Does Not Want You to Hear
If you have ever hit your goal and then watched it fall apart - this episode explains exactly why and what to actually do about it.In this episode I am sharing three opinions on health, fitness, and nutrition that come from nearly two de...
Perimenopause Weight Gain, Confidence, and What Finally Worked at 52
She was working out five days a week, lifting heavy, eating home cooked meals. Doing everything she had always done. And gaining weight anyway.Heather is 52, in perimenopause, the first female captain at her police department, and a Powe...
The Real Reason Women Lose Themselves in Relationships
If you have ever felt like you were too much, too complicated, or not worth the effort - this episode is for you.Coach Jen and I break down the pattern we see over and over with the women we work with: guilt that makes women act like the...
The Fitness Industry Is Lying to You: What the Research Actually Says with Dr. Allan Bacon
If you have ever been told you have to eat before you train, that peptides will fix your injuries, or that women need a completely different approach to fitness than men, this episode is going to change the way you think.Dr. Allan Bacon ...
Imposter Syndrome, Body Confidence, and Career Success: Katie's Story
She is a dentist, a swimmer, a half marathon runner, and a member of a national dental council. And she stopped feeling like she deserved to be in the room.In this episode, I sit down with Katie, a Powerhouse Academy member, and we get i...
The Truth About Why Women Judge Other Women’s Bodies
If you have ever been asked what you are taking or told it must be nice to have time to work out, this episode is for you.We break down why women get judged when they start prioritizing their health, fitness, and routines and what is act...
Your Body & Health Are The Ceiling To Your Success
LinkedIn data says women's path to the C-suite is narrowing. Senior leadership hires are falling. And the corporate world is giving you all the politically correct reasons why.But there is a piece of the puzzle nobody is talking about. A...
The 3 Things No One Tells You About Hiring a Coach
Most people think hiring a coach is as simple as finding someone who is fit and knows their stuff.But there are three things nobody talks about and missing even one of them can make the whole experience fall flat.In this episode, ...
From Survival Mode to Strong Again: Jessica’s Reset at 46
What happens when you have been in fitness your whole life but suddenly nothing works anymore?In this episode, I sit down with Jessica, a longtime member who came back to Powerhouse Academy after divorce, chronic stress, and years of fee...
Why Confidence Isn’t a Feeling (And What Builds It)
Most women think confidence comes after the results. After the weight loss. After they finally “feel ready.”In this Unfiltered and Unscripted episode, I sit down with Coach Jen — head coach at Powerhouse Academy and licensed counse...
Freedom, Faith & Hard Conversations with Yasmine Mohammed
What happens when conversations about women’s rights get complicated?In this episode, I sit down with Yasmine Mohammed — author of Unveiled: How the West Empowers Radical Muslims — to talk about her lived experience growing up i...
What My Nose Job & Fitness Have in Common
What does my nose job have to do with your fitness journey?A lot more than you think.In this episode, I talk about invisible struggles—the kind no one else sees, but you live with every single day. I share how living with a deviated ...
When Nothing Works: A Real Conversation About Weight, Burnout, and Finally Breaking the Cycle
What happens when you’ve done everything right and nothing works?In this raw and honest conversation, I sit down with Shayda, a physiotherapist, mom of two, and healthcare professional who spent years stuck in a cycle of trying,...
Why January Breaks Women (And What to Do Instead)
January is supposed to feel like a fresh start. For many women, it feels like the breaking point.In this unfiltered and unscripted episode, Coach Jen and I talk about why New Year’s resolutions fall apart so quickly and why trying to do ...
Trying to “Do Everything Right” But Still Stuck? You Need to Hear This.
If you feel like you are doing everything right but still not seeing results, this episode is for you.I talk about why more cardio, cutting carbs, tracking calories, or chasing the next strategy is not fixing the problem, especially for ...
How Traveling Made Me a Better Fitness Coach
Traveling exposed a major flaw in most fitness advice.In this episode, I explain how traveling made me a better fitness coach and why traditional fitness plans break down the moment routines, gyms, and food options change.I cover ...
The Fitness "Trends" That Need to Stay in 2025 (And Never Come Back)
In today’s episode, I’m calling out fitness and wellness trends that need to be left in 2025.I’ve been seeing the same ideas recycled online, often by people who sound confident but are making fat loss more confusing than it needs to be....
From Confusion to Clarity: How Heather Rebuilt Confidence, Consistency, and Results
In today’s episode, I sit down with Heather, former professional athlete, long-time college coach, and one of our amazing Powerhouse Academy members, to talk about the moment everything shifted for her.After months of confusion, bloating...
Holiday Overwhelm, Boundaries, and Why Women Are Burnt Out
The holidays can feel like a pressure cooker, especially for women. More planning, more obligations, more emotional labor, and somehow less time to take care of yourself.In this week's Unfiltered and Unscripted episode, I am joined by Co...
From Burned Out to Boundaried: Dr. Sasha Shillcutt on Taking Your Life Back
This week, I’m talking with Dr. Sasha Shillcutt, a cardiac anesthesiologist, professor, entrepreneur, and mom of four, whose story every overwhelmed woman will relate to.For years, Sasha was doing everything for everyone…and completely l...
Stop Waiting for Your Life to Calm Down: The Hard Truth About January
So many women hit December and decide to take a break from their goals because they are overwhelmed, tired, stretched thin, and hoping January will magically feel easier. I know that feeling well. But waiting for the perfect moment is the very ...
From “I’m Fine” to Finally Facing the Truth: Haleigh’s Transformation Story
This week, I’m talking with Haleigh, a mom of three who spent years hiding behind her kids in photos and avoiding full-body pictures because she didn’t like the way she looked. On the outside, she kept saying she was “fine.” But when we peeled ...