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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.
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S1E41 Episode 41 - Ditch the Cardio Hamster Wheel: Why Strength Training Is the Fastest Path to the Body You Want
Send us Fan MailAre you logging hours on the treadmill or in cardio classes without seeing the results you want? This episode will change how you think about exercise forever. Mel Duettchen breaks…
S1E40 Episode 40 -You didn't lose yourself... you just need to look again
Send us Fan MailDo you ever look in the mirror and wonder where the woman you used to be went? You're not alone… and you're not broken.In this episode of the Fierce Mama Fitcast, Mel Duettchen digs…
S1E39 Episode 39 -When Your Body Says “No”: My Chronic Illness Flare-Up & How I’m Rebuilding
Send us Fan MailI 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…
S1E38 Episode 38 -Why Your Body Didn’t Change Overnight (But It Feels Like It Did) | Midlife Fat Loss + Habits
Send us Fan MailIf 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…
S1E37 Episode 37 - Stop Letting the Scale Decide Your Mood (It’s Not What You Think)
Send us Fan MailIf 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…
Episode 36 -Why You Can’t Stick to Your Diet (It’s Your Environment, Not You)
Send us Fan MailStruggling 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…
S1E35 Episode 35 -Healthy Eating Isn’t Helping You Lose Weight (Here’s Why)
Send us Fan MailYou’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…
S1E34 Episode 34 - How to Stay Positive When the World Feels Like It’s Falling Apart
Send us Fan MailSome 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…
S1E33 Episode 33 - Carbs Don’t Make You Fat: The Truth About Weight Gain & Low-Carb Myths
Send us Fan MailAre 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…
S1E21 Episode 32 -Dirty Fasting, Raw Eggs & Why Tracking Isn’t the Enemy
Send us Fan MailAre 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…
S1E31 Episode 31 - High Protein Breakfast for Fat Loss (Especially After 35)
Send us Fan MailIf 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…
S1E30 Episode 30 - Why the Scale Fluctuates in Perimenopause
Send us Fan MailWeight 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,…
S1E29 Episode 29 - The Truth About Fat Loss (in Perimenopause) Nobody Wants to Hear
Send us Fan MailIf 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…
S1E28 Episode 28 - Vibration Plates, Red Lights & Perimenopause: Help or Hype?
Send us Fan MailVibration 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…
S1E27 Episode 27 -Swimming Pigs, Cruise Ships, and Vertigo
Send us Fan MailIn 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…
S1E25 Episode 26 -Fitness in Perimenopause: Adapt, Don’t Quit
Send us Fan MailPerimenopause 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…
S1E25 Episode 25 -Motherhood, Loss & Finding My Strength
Send us Fan MailThis 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…
S1E24 Episode 24 - How it all began... from small town Germany to Montreal.. Part 1
Send us Fan MailIn 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…
S1E23 Episode 23 -Stop Letting December Wreck Your Nutrition
Send us Fan MailHoliday 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…
S1E22 Episode 22 - The One Fitness Goal Every Woman Should Have in 2026
Send us Fan MailThis 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…
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Fierce Mama Fitcast has published 42 episodes since July 2025, covering topics in Health & Fitness.
Fierce Mama Fitcast is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 15m.
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