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If 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 toast, or a smoothie. But when it comes to fat loss, muscle preservation, metabolism, and hormone changes in perimenopause, that breakfast may not be doing what you think it is.

In this episode, I break down:

• How much protein women actually need for fat loss
 • Why 2 eggs is not a high-protein breakfast
 • The science of muscle protein synthesis after 35
 • How low-protein mornings lead to cravings and energy crashes
 • Why fat loss feels harder in perimenopause
 • Simple high-protein breakfast ideas that actually support metabolism

If weight loss feels slower, more emotional, or unpredictable lately, it’s not because you lack discipline — it may be because your body needs more support.

This episode will help you understand the role of protein in fat loss for women over 35 — and how to make small changes that create sustainable results.

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Weight 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, mood, and the number on the scale. 

You’ll learn why weight can fluctuate week to week, why the scale reacts more in perimenopause, and how to stay consistent without burning yourself out. 

Short and sweet. 

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If 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 body is just behaving like a body.

In this episode, we talk about:
 why your workouts don’t need to destroy you
 why the scale fluctuates even when fat loss is happening
 why carbs are not the enemy
 why protein and consistency matter more than intensity
 and why time — not perfection — is the missing ingredient

This is your reminder that fat loss isn’t about doing more.
It’s about doing the basics consistently, long enough, without panicking every time the scale moves.

If you’ve ever thought “Am I doing this wrong?” — press play.

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Vibration 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 — all without much effort.

But what do they actually do?

In this episode, I break down the science behind two of the most talked-about perimenopause trends and explain where they can be helpful… and where the hype takes over.

In this episode, we cover:

What vibration plates actually do for muscle, bone, and circulation

Why vibration plates don’t drive meaningful fat loss on their own

The real, research-backed skin benefits of red-light masks

How red light supports collagen, skin texture, and inflammation

Why passive “hacks” are so appealing during perimenopause

How to decide if these tools are worth your money

What still matters most for fat loss, energy, and aging well in midlife

This episode isn’t about shaming trends.
It’s about clarity — so you can make informed choices without feeling like your body is broken.

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In 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 vacation story (yes, including the famous swimming pigs in the Bahamas) turned into a much deeper conversation about chronic vertigo, control, motherhood, nervous system health, and why healing matters more than aesthetics.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt dismissed by medicine, pushed through symptoms, or wondered how to live fully in a body that doesn’t always cooperate.

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Perimenopause 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 matter so you can build strength, lose fat, and feel good without burning yourself out.

• The lifestyle shifts that actually change results
 • Why “trying harder” backfires in this season
 • How to adapt training and nutrition without burning out
 • What to focus on in 2026 for strength, energy, and consistency

If you’re tired of restarting every Monday and ready for a smarter approach to fitness in perimenopause, this episode is for you.

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This 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 mommy-baby classes, and the small moments that helped me survive a very hard season. I also share losing my father to alcoholism between my two pregnancies, returning to Germany to handle his affairs, and how that loss shaped my relationship with alcohol, boundaries, and parenting.

This chapter is where fitness quietly enters my life — first as a coping mechanism, then as something deeper. It’s the beginning of strength, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally… and the path that eventually led me to coaching.

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In 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 navigated childhood with divorced parents and a mother living with severe mental illness. That path led me into a career in shipping, out of Germany, and eventually to the USA, Chile and... eventually ...  Canada.

This episode isn’t about fitness or nutrition. It’s about resilience, belonging, and how life slowly prepares you for the chapters you don’t see coming — including meeting the person who would later become my husband.

This is the beginning of my story, and the first of a no-idea-how-many-parts series.

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Holiday 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 explains why so many women feel hungry, out of control, and frustrated around food during the holidays.

We’re talking about:

• Why starting meals with carbs leaves you chasing hunger all day
• The biggest holiday eating mistakes I see every year
• How to front-load protein and fiber without restriction
• What to do before, during, and after holiday meals so one dinner doesn’t derail your progress
• How to enjoy your favorite foods and still feel good the next day

This isn’t about being perfect.
 It’s about having a strategy — so December doesn’t undo everything you’ve worked for.

If you want a calm, realistic approach to holiday eating that actually fits mom life, this episode is for you.

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This 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 set a performance goal: 1–10 full push-ups in six months.

And that opened the door to today’s topic:
Why performance goals change everything.

Inside the episode:

• How performance goals shift focus away from the scale
• Why they build confidence faster than aesthetic goals
• How they make training fun and consistent
• The mindset shift that happens when you train for strength
• Why performance goals naturally improve your physique too

If you want my free push-up guide, DM me on IG @fiercemamacollective 

If you want it even shorter, just say the word.

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