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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 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 of “normal.”
From bread commentary to dessert shaming to unsolicited diagnoses (yes, really), I’m breaking down what happened, why it rattled me more than I expected, and why so many of you face the same thing — especially around the holidays.
Most importantly, I’m sharing a few real-life tactics you can use the next time someone feels the need to judge, narrate, or critique your plate.
- What people really mean when they comment on your food
- Why “You’re so healthy!” isn’t always a compliment
- How food shaming still sneaks up on the most confident of us
- Why this hits hardest during the holidays
- Simple comebacks + tactics to shut down the Plate Police
- How to stay grounded in your choices, not their projections
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