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Fit Mother Project Podcast

Fit Mother Project Podcast

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It is no secret that Mothers are truly the unsung heroes of today’s families. The amount of work, errands, tasks, and support mothers do day in and day out is never-ending. It’s keeping the household and family running. It’s planning birthday parties and family activities. It’s running to the grocery store while waiting to pick up the dry cleaning. It’s making sure the kids and spouse have everything they need… often putting themselves and their health last. It can feel like an Invisible Burden... an evergrowing weight carried on the shoulders of many moms. And our society expects mothers to carry this load without question. What happens when we carry additional weight…? Our bodies are stressed and challenged in a magnitude of ways that can lead to stress, poor health. The Invisible Burden can lead to weight gain, constant low energy, hormone imbalance. It can lead to being stretched beyond reach. What’s worse is that hardworking mothers like you bearing this burden, are often not seen or acknowledged for carrying the contributions and the acts of the family. If you’re a stay-at-home mom, society often expects you to carry the invisible burden without question. If you’re a working mom, you’re also expected to carry the invisible burden just as much while working to provide an income to your family. You have so many important things pulling you in different directions that it often means you put yourself… and your health… last. I’m Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, Founder, and CEO of the Fit Mother Project and the host of this podcast… and I get all of this. Growing up… my dad died when I was 9 years old… and my mom became a widow with two young boys… and she had to fight to raise us and keep our family together. I started the Fit Mother Project and created this podcast with the sole purpose of helping create stronger and more powerful mothers through losing weight without restrictive diets, crazy workouts, or the image of “being perfect.” Our Fit Mother team has helped over 10,000 women become a stronger more fit version of themselves and we know this podcast will help you do the same on your journey to a better you. You can take care of your family and work… and still make time for yourself and your health. I’ll show you how XYZ. It’s time for you to put yourself and your health first. To get notified of new episodes, follow the Fit Mother Project Podcast on Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you get your Podcasts. You can also subscribe to our youtube channel, Fit Mother Project to watch the full episodes and more. I’ll see you in the episodes.Copyright 2026 Fit Mother Project Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • Microplastics & Your Health: Hidden Sources Wrecking Your Hormones (Ep. 198)

    Microplastics & Your Health: Hidden Sources Wrecking Your Hormones (Ep. 198)
    May 21 2026
    In Episode 198 of the Fit Mother Project Podcast, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi takes a deep dive into one of the most pressing and underappreciated health threats of our time: microplastics and nanoplastics.Most of us know that single-use plastic bottles are not ideal, but this episode goes far beyond the obvious. Dr. A breaks down the science of how plastic particles are now showing up in human blood, brain tissue, arterial plaques, and reproductive organs, and explains exactly why that matters for women over 40.He walks through five clear mechanisms of harm, from hormone disruption and oxidative stress to gut microbiome damage and cellular aging. He also uncovers surprising hidden sources of plastic exposure, including tea bags, table salt, receipts, and cookware, that most health-conscious people have never considered.Most importantly, Dr. A closes with a practical, actionable detox and prevention plan so you can reduce your body burden starting this week.Rate & Review – If this episode opened your eyes to a health risk you hadn't fully considered, please take a moment to rate and review the Fit Mother Project Podcast. Your review helps more women discover practical, research-backed health information that can genuinely protect their families.Join the Fit Mother Community – If you want support putting these strategies into action, come join the Fit Mother community. You'll find encouragement, accountability, and a group of women committed to building strong, healthy lives together.Fit Mother Project Key Takeaways:Microplastics vs. nanoplastics — why size determines how dangerous they areNanoplastics cross the intestinal wall and travel to the heart, brain, and reproductive tissue90% of plastic particles found in bottled water are nanoplastics, the most dangerous kindEndocrine disruption — how BPA and phthalates act as fake estrogens and suppress testosteroneOxidative stress and free radical damage as a central mechanism of microplastic toxicityPatients with microplastics in arterial plaques had a 4.5x increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and deathGut microbiome disruption, leaky gut, and the plastics-to-Alzheimer's connection via the gut-brain axisHidden sources most people miss: plastic tea bags, Himalayan pink salt, nonstick cookware, and grocery receiptsRedmond Real Salt, reverse osmosis filtration, and plastic-free tea brands as practical swapsFiber, regular sweating, sauna, and periodic fasting as your best tools to reduce plastic body burdenFit Father / Fit Mother LIVE 2026!Come experience the energy of Fit Father / Fit Mother Live in person this August 7–9 in Phoenix. You will enjoy transformational teaching, nourishing meals, and the kind of real community that leaves you feeling recharged, inspired, and deeply connected. Reserve your spot now and join us for an unforgettable weekend. We look forward to meeting you!Support Your Mitochondria Daily with BEAM MineralsAs Dr. A mentions in this episode, your mitochondria depend on key minerals — magnesium, iron, copper, and zinc — to generate energy. BEAM Minerals delivers a full spectrum of bioavailable liquid minerals your body absorbs fast. Visit beamminerals.com/fitfamily and use code FITFAMILY for 20% off your first order.Want To Change Your Life? Check Out Foundations!Foundations is a simple, sustainable, and specific weight loss program designed especially for busy women over 40. With short metabolic training workouts, an easy-to-follow meal plan, and an accountability team there for you every step of the way, Foundations can help you lose weight, regain energy and vitality, and live life to the fullest.Click here to see everything you get when you join Foundations. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and check out our blog, and follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Threads.*Please know that weight loss results and health changes/improvements vary individually; you may not achieve similar results. Always consult with your doctor before making health decisions. This is not medical advice. This is simply very well-researched information on longevity training, muscle health, and healthy aging.
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    33 mins
  • Losing 30lbs and Healing GI Issues with FMP Member Meredith Payne (Ep. 197)

    Losing 30lbs and Healing GI Issues with FMP Member Meredith Payne (Ep. 197)
    May 12 2026

    In Episode 197 of the Fit Mother Project Podcast, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi sits down with Fit Mother member Meredith Payne, for an honest, inspiring conversation about what real transformation looks like over the course of a year.

    Meredith came into the program as a supportive partner, joining alongside her Fit Father boyfriend, and ended up being the one who took the bull by the horns and changed her entire family's health.

    Now celebrating her 50th birthday, she has healed chronic GI issues tied to a Hashimoto's diagnosis, lost over 30 pounds and six inches of belly inflammation, completed extended fasting, shifted from an ultra-marathon mentality to a strength-first mindset, and built a sustainable lifestyle rooted in simple nutrition habits and community support.

    This conversation covers everything from her experience inside the Precision Vitality program to how she plans her workouts, preps her meals, stays motivated, and gives herself grace on the harder days.

    If you are just starting your Fit Mother journey, or looking for your next goal after reaching a milestone, Meredith's story is the reminder you need that the process is worth trusting.

    Rate & Review — If this episode encouraged you, please take a moment to rate and review the Fit Mother Project Podcast. Your review helps more women discover practical, empowering health information that can truly change their lives.

    Join the Fit Mother Community — If you want support putting this into action, come join the Fit Mother community. You will find practical guidance, encouragement, and a group of women committed to building strong, healthy lives together.

    Fit Mother Project Key Takeaways:

    • Joining to support a partner and becoming the one who drives the family's health transformation
    • Healing chronic GI issues and losing 30+ pounds and six inches of belly inflammation in under a year
    • Living with Hashimoto's and how a 30-day detox became the turning point for understanding food triggers
    • Shifting from a high-intensity cardio and ultra-marathon mindset to a strength-first approach after 40
    • Tracking measurements over scale weight as the most motivating and meaningful form of progress
    • The three nutrition anchors that drive consistency: super fuel shakes, the perfect plate, and Sunday meal prep
    • Giving yourself grace — doing one nourishing thing on hard days rather than slipping into negative momentum
    • How the Precision Vitality program provided the lab insights and expert coaching that unlocked the next level of health
    • The power of a shared health journey with a partner and the role of the Fit Mother sisterhood in sustaining momentum
    • Celebrating small wins, revisiting your mission statement, and setting a new goal every time you reach one

    Fit Father / Fit Mother LIVE 2026!

    Come experience the energy of Fit Father / Fit Mother Live in person this August 7–9 in Phoenix. You will enjoy transformational teaching, nourishing meals, and the kind of real community that leaves you feeling recharged, inspired, and deeply connected. Reserve your spot now and join us for an unforgettable weekend. We look forward to meeting you!

    Want To Change Your Life? Check Out Foundations!

    Foundations is a simple, sustainable, and specific weight loss program designed especially for busy women over 40. With short metabolic training workouts, an easy-to-follow meal plan, and an accountability team there for you every step of the way, Foundations can help you lose weight, regain energy and vitality, and live life to the fullest.

    Click here to see everything you get when you join Foundations.

    Subscribe to our YouTube Channel, check out our blog, and follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Threads.

    Please know that weight loss results and health changes/improvements vary individually; you may not achieve similar results. Always consult with your doctor before making health decisions. This is not medical advice. This is simply very well-researched information on sustainable weight loss, strength training, gut health, and healthy aging for women over 40.
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    44 mins
  • Heart Health Truths: Cholesterol, Insulin Resistance & Nutrition with Dr. Philip Ovadia (Ep. 196)

    Heart Health Truths: Cholesterol, Insulin Resistance & Nutrition with Dr. Philip Ovadia (Ep. 196)
    May 5 2026
    In Episode 196 of the Fit Mother Project Podcast, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi sits down with board-certified cardiac surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia for a deep, myth-busting conversation on the real root causes of heart disease.Dr. Ovadia has operated on thousands of patients, transformed his own health by losing nearly 100 pounds, and now dedicates his work to keeping people off the operating table entirely.Together, they challenge decades of conventional medical thinking around cholesterol, statins, and dietary fat, and replace it with a clearer, more empowering framework built around insulin resistance and inflammation.Dr. Ovadia shares the five key steps to reversing insulin resistance, the five basic metabolic markers everyone should know, what advanced lipid testing can reveal that a standard panel misses, and how to build a diet centered on whole, real food. He also explains where statins genuinely help, where they fall short, and why the standard American approach to heart disease prevention simply has not worked. If you want to understand what is actually driving heart disease — and what you can do about it starting today — this conversation delivers both the science and the practical tools to take action.Rate & Review - If this episode encouraged you, please rate and review the Fit Mother Project Podcast. Your support helps more women over 40 find empowering, practical guidance for building lifelong health and strength.Join the Fit Mother Community - If you want support putting these ideas into practice, come join the Fit Mother community. We are here to help you build strength, confidence, energy, and sustainable health in every season of life. Fit Mother ProjectKey Takeaways:The real root causes of heart disease: inflammation and insulin resistanceWhy 50 years of focusing on cholesterol has not reduced heart diseaseHow plaque builds up and what actually triggers itDietary cholesterol vs. blood cholesterol (what the difference means for you)Lipoproteins explained: HDL, LDL, VLDL and why not all are harmfulWhy LDL cholesterol is only half the storyLarge fluffy vs. small dense LDL particles (why particle quality matters more than quantity)88–93% of American adults have some degree of insulin resistanceThe five-step plan to reverse insulin resistanceWhole real food as the foundation of a heart-healthy dietHow carbohydrate reduction supports metabolic healthCarbohydrate targets: under 20g for diabetics, up to 100g for insulin-sensitive individualsWhy keto and carnivore diets can be heart-healthy approachesThe role of muscle mass in protecting against insulin resistanceSleep as an underrated pillar of metabolic healthWhole fruit, fiber, and polyphenols (how to include them wisely)The five basic metabolic health markers you can measure yourselfWaist circumference targets: under 40 inches for men, under 35 inches for womenBlood pressure, fasting glucose, triglycerides, and HDL targets explainedHow to know if you are insulin resistant before your doctor tells youAdvanced lipid panels and NMR testing (what to ask for and why)When statins help — and when they offer no benefit at allPCSK9 inhibitors and the evidence for metabolically healthy patientsRed meat as a nutrient-dense, bioavailable foundation foodDr. Ovadia's personal journey: from morbidly obese cardiac surgeon to optimal health at 52Patient empowerment — why your health should not be outsourced to the healthcare systemOverview of Stay Off My Kitchen Table — Dr. Ovadia's new bookWant To Change Your Life? Check Out Foundations!Foundations is a simple, sustainable, and specific weight loss program designed especially for busy women over 40. With short metabolic training workouts, an easy-to-follow meal plan, and an accountability team there for you every step of the way, Foundations can help you lose weight, regain energy and vitality, and live life to the fullest. Click here to see everything you get when you join Foundations. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and check out our blog, and follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Threads.*Please know that weight loss results and health changes/improvements vary individually; you may not achieve similar results. Always consult with your doctor before making health decisions. This is not medical advice. This is simply very well-researched information on longevity training, muscle health, and healthy aging.
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    46 mins
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