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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 43 - How to Actually Enjoy Your Holiday Without Losing Your Mind (Or Your Progress)
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Just back from a cruise and a city trip, Mel gets real about what it actually looks like to navigate food, movement, and fun when you're out of your normal environment, without obsessing, restricting, or coming home feeling like you need to 'undo' everything. If you've ever spent a holiday feeling anxious about the buffet, skipping dessert while your family enjoys it, or white-knuckling your way through vacation in the name of 'being good', this episode is the permission slip you didn't know you needed. Mel shares exactly what she did, what she let go of, and the mindset shift that made all the difference.
fitness on vacation | how to stay healthy on a cruise | holiday fitness tips | working out on vacation | healthy habits travel | mom fitness summer
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