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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 13 - The Day My Doctor Heard Me Yell “OH SH*T”
This week, I’m getting personal — like, “feet in stirrups and screaming OH SH*T” personal.
In this episode, I’m walking you through my entire Mirena adventure: from the failed first attempt and unexpected pain to the wild ride of five weeks of bleeding and my “is this thing even in the right place?” ultrasound follow-up.
This one’s part story, part PSA, and all real talk. Because we don’t talk enough about what women in their 40s actually go through — and someone has to say it out loud.
- Why I had to switch from the pill to the Mirena
- The wild reality of my IUD insertion experience
- The lack of proper pain management for women
- Navigating the bleeding, scar pain, and emotional rollercoaster
- What the follow-up ultrasound revealed
- Why we need to talk more openly about this stuff
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