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Fierce Mama Fitcast
The Fierce Mama Fitcast isn’t just another podcast — it’s a movement, and you’re part of it. Here, we’re all about helping you feel strong in your body and loud in your life, without chasing perfection. I’m Mel Duettchen, founder of the Fierce Mama Collective and a mom who got in the best shape of her life after kids — and I’m here to help you do the same, in a way that fits your real life.
Inside each episode, you’ll get no-BS tools you can actually use, real talk about fitness, food, and feeling good, and unfiltered stories from the messy, beautiful chaos of motherhood. Whether you’re listening on a walk, hiding in the pantry, or squeezing it in between drop-offs, know this: you’re not alone here. You’re part of a community that sees you, supports you, and celebrates you — every step, every win, no matter how big or small. Let’s do this together.
Episodes
40 episodes
Episode 39 -When Your Body Says “No”: My Chronic Illness Flare-Up & How I’m Rebuilding
I thought I had it handled.Years without major symptoms… feeling strong, consistent, and in control.And then my body reminded me (real quick) that chronic illness doesn’t just disappear.In this episode, I’m sharing my recen...
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Episode 38 -Why Your Body Didn’t Change Overnight (But It Feels Like It Did) | Midlife Fat Loss + Habits
If it feels like your body changed overnight in your 40s… you’re not crazy.The weight feels stuck.Your energy is off.And suddenly nothing seems to work the way it used to.This is a short, punchy, motivational episode, the ...
Episode 37 - Stop Letting the Scale Decide Your Mood (It’s Not What You Think)
If the number on the scale can ruin your entire day… this episode is for you.Because here’s the truth:The scale is one of the worst ways to measure your progressMost fluctuations have NOTHING to do with fat gainAnd letting...
Episode 36 -Why You Can’t Stick to Your Diet (It’s Your Environment, Not You)
Struggling to eat healthy when your family isn’t on the same page?In this episode of the Fierce Mama Fitcast, we’re breaking down why staying consistent with your nutrition feels so hard — and why it’s not a willpower problem, it’s your ...
Episode 35 -Healthy Eating Isn’t Helping You Lose Weight (Here’s Why)
You’re eating healthy. Cooking at home. Buying organic.So why isn’t the scale moving?In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the biggest misconceptions I see with women trying to lose fat — the difference betwe...
Episode 34 - How to Stay Positive When the World Feels Like It’s Falling Apart
Some days it feels like the world is falling apart.Wars, political chaos, women’s rights being debated again… and an endless stream of bad news every time you open your phone.In this episode, Mel talks about why International Women’...
Episode 33 - Carbs Don’t Make You Fat: The Truth About Weight Gain & Low-Carb Myths
Are carbs actually making you gain weight — or have we just been dieting like it’s 2004?In this episode of Fierce Mama Fitcast, I break down why low-carb diets became so popular (hello Atkins Diet), what really happens when you ...
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Episode 32 -Dirty Fasting, Raw Eggs & Why Tracking Isn’t the Enemy
Are you being told to “dirty fast,” skip meals, or even drink raw eggs to lose weight?In this episode of the Fierce Mama Fitcast, Mel breaks down one of the strangest pieces of fat loss advice circulating on TikTok — and uses it a...
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Episode 31 - High Protein Breakfast for Fat Loss (Especially After 35)
If you’re eating “healthy” but not losing weight, this episode is for you.Most women over 35 think they’re getting enough protein — especially if breakfast includes eggs, avocado toast, or a smoothie. But when it comes to fat loss, muscl...
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Episode 30 - Why the Scale Fluctuates in Perimenopause
Weight fluctuations in perimenopause are normal — but rarely explained. In this episode, Mel breaks down how hormones, menstrual cycle phases, stress, and real life affect energy, mood, and the number on the scale. You’ll...
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Episode 29 - The Truth About Fat Loss (in Perimenopause) Nobody Wants to Hear
If you’ve been lifting, tracking, eating “on plan”…and still wondering if it’s even working — this episode is for you.So many women feel like they’re failing when, in reality, their body is just behaving like a body.In this ep...
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Episode 28 - Vibration Plates, Red Lights & Perimenopause: Help or Hype?
Vibration plates. Red-light masks. Infrared everything.If you’re in perimenopause, you’ve probably seen these tools marketed as fat-loss hacks, hormone fixes, and anti-aging miracles — all without much effort.But what do they ac...
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Episode 27 -Swimming Pigs, Cruise Ships, and Vertigo
In this episode, I share my full vertigo story — from my first unexplained attack to years of dizziness, vomiting, fear, and learning how to trust my body again. What started as a vacation story (yes, including the famous swimming pigs in the B...
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Episode 26 -Fitness in Perimenopause: Adapt, Don’t Quit
Perimenopause doesn’t mean fitness stops working — it means the plan needs to change. In this episode, we break down the myths, the science, and the lifestyle shifts that actually matter so you can build strength, lose fat, and feel good withou...
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Episode 25 -Motherhood, Loss & Finding My Strength
This episode picks up with my move to Canada, becoming a mom far from home, and the emotional and physical reality of postpartum life.I talk about isolation, finding community through mommy-baby classes, and the small moments that helped...
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Episode 24 - How it all began... from small town Germany to Montreal.. Part 1
In this episode, I’m sharing the first part of my story — the part that quietly shaped everything that came after.I grew up in a tiny town in Germany, learned independence early, and navigated childhood with divorced parents and a mothe...
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Episode 23 -Stop Letting December Wreck Your Nutrition
Holiday eating doesn’t have to turn into a full-blown “I’ll start again in January” situation.This episode was inspired by a simple brunch date with my husband — and it perfectly explains why so many women feel hungry, out of control, an...
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Episode 22 - The One Fitness Goal Every Woman Should Have in 2026
This episode was inspired by a VIP client who has been crushing her elevated push-ups. When I asked her to try one on her toes, her strength was there — but the range wasn’t. So we set a performance goal: 1–10 full push-ups in six months.
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Episode 21 - If One More Person Comments on My Holiday Plate… I’m Leaving.
This week’s episode is a personal one — and honestly, one I didn’t expect to record.A simple dinner out turned into a full-on reminder that people LOVE to comment on what other people eat… especially when your choices don’t match their idea...
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Episode 20 -The Midlife Alcohol Reality Check You Didn’t Know You Needed
I had my first glass of wine since Iceland last weekend — actually only my third drink since summer — and even though I felt “fine-ish,” it hit me: alcohol just doesn’t feel the same anymore.So today we’re breaking down why one glass now fe...
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Episode 19 - Creatine Is Trending for Women 40+.. Here’s the Real Story
In today’s episode of the Fierce Mama Fitcast, we’re cutting through all the noise around creatine — the supplement that used to belong to gym bros but is now everywhere in women’s health conversations, especially for those navigating perimenop...
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Episode 18 -Coffee Isn’t Saving You… It’s Dragging You
In this episode, I’m calling out the “but first, coffee” culture and exposing why that morning cup might be the reason you feel exhausted, wired, and moody all day. We’ll fix your caffeine habits and get your energy back — without giving up cof...
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Episode 17 - What Really Happens When You Try to ‘Tone Up’ in Your 40s
In this episode, Mel shares the real story behind her 12-week diet: why she started after two years of building/maintenance, the 2.5–3 week stretch where the scale didn’t budge (and she canceled her photoshoot), how Mirena + hormones likely dro...
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Episode 16 - Surviving Winter Like a Pro: The Supplements I Actually Take
When the days get short and the sky turns grey (hi, Canada), our mood, energy, and immunity can all take a hit.In this episode, Mel shares the vitamins and supplements that actually make a difference through the dark months—no gimmicks, no ...
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Episode 15 - The No 1 Supplement To Balance your Hormones
I got a DM promising “magic drops” that could balance all my hormones — no intro, just a pitch. So in this episode, I’m breaking down what’s really inside those so-called miracle products, what actually helps your hormones (spoiler: it’s not a ...