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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.
Fierce Mama Fitcast
Episode 5 -HRT Won’t Make You Lose Fat — But It Might Save Your Sanity
In this episode, I’m getting real about my own experience with hormone replacement therapy — from why I resisted it for so long to the changes I’ve noticed just six weeks in. We’ll cover what estrogen and progesterone actually do, why HRT isn’t a magic fat loss pill, what ashwagandha is (and isn’t), and the study that gave HRT a bad rap for years. If you’ve been feeling “off” in ways you can’t explain, this might give you the nudge to explore your options.
- I resisted HRT for over a year, thinking more discipline, protein, and workouts were enough — but my energy, mood, and hunger told me otherwise.
- Testing showed low estrogen and progesterone, plus almost no testosterone, so I started estrogen gel and nightly progesterone.
- Within a week, my sleep, mood, and energy improved — hot flashes gone, workouts better, and no more constant irritability.
- HRT isn’t a magic fat loss tool, but it can give you the energy, mood stability, and sleep quality to stick with the habits that do work.
- The old study that gave HRT a bad rap doesn’t reflect current research — starting it earlier can be both safe and beneficial.
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