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Fit Mother Project PodcastAuthor: Fit Mother Project
It is no secret that Mothers are truly the unsung heroes of todays families. The amount of work, errands, tasks, and support mothers do day in and day out is never-ending. Its keeping the household and family running. Its planning birthday parties and family activities. Its running to the grocery store while waiting to pick up the dry cleaning. Its 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. Whats 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 youre a stay-at-home mom, society often expects you to carry the invisible burden without question. If youre a working mom, youre 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. Im 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 Language: en Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Feed the Right Wolf: Rewire Your Brain for Food Freedom with FMP Head Trainer Ben Sterling
Episode 154
Tuesday, 10 June, 2025
Why do we keep eating foods we know are bad for us? In this powerful episode, #154 of the Fit Mother Project Podcast, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi sits down with Head Trainer Ben Sterling to unpack this deeply human struggle — and share the science and strategies behind breaking food addiction for good.Ben opens up about his personal journey from pizza-fueled college nights to becoming a model of discipline and health. Together they explore why willpower alone isn't enough, and how understanding brain chemistry — specifically dopamine loops, habit cues, and emotional triggers — is the key to reclaiming control. The conversation blends cutting-edge neuroscience with hard-earned wisdom, offering listeners a toolkit to stop compulsive eating and feed the “good wolf” instead.You’ll learn how small, daily decisions either reinforce or break addictive patterns, why delayed gratification is a key to long-term success, and how food cravings are often just symptoms of deeper emotional needs. They also share practical strategies, from environmental design and mindful “urge surfing,” to movement-based interruptions and healthy substitutions that satisfy without sabotaging.If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why do I keep doing this?” — this conversation is your wake-up call. It’s raw, relatable, and deeply empowering. Whether you're trying to avoid late-night snacks, ditch sugar, or stop eating when stressed, this episode will give you the tools and perspective to finally take back control.Key TakeawaysDopamine-driven cravings start with a cue, not just hunger“Feeding the wolf” reinforces brain wiring for impulsivityStress and fatigue weaken the brain’s impulse control (prefrontal cortex)Long-term health is built by winning small daily decisionsWillpower is like a muscle — use it wisely, but don’t rely on it aloneSubstitutions (e.g., lettuce-wrapped burgers) can satisfy without derailing progress“Urge surfing” helps ride out cravings with mindfulness, not resistanceEvening walks can replace post-dinner dessert habitsProximity = temptation — keep junk food out of the housePainful post-binge consequences can be powerful learning toolsRewiring patterns means identifying your biggest triggers and replacing routinesAddictions (food, shopping, etc.) often stem from the same neural loopsCravings peak and then pass — delay action and you weaken themHealth is freedom — from disease and from compulsive patternsDiscipline becomes easier when your environment supports itJust Thrive!Website: https://justthrivehealth.com/Use promo code: FITFAMILY and save 20% on your first 90-day bottle of Just Thrive Probiotics.Try Out Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil ClubGo to http://go.getfreshfitfather.com to enroll in the Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil Club, pay just $1 to help cover shipping costs, and receive a complimentary full-size bottle ($39 value) of one of the greatest olive oils T.J. has ever discovered. With T.J.’s Club, there’s never a commitment to buy anything, now or ever, and you can cancel your membership at any time.Let’s Meet Up in Phoenix!We are hosting our first-ever Fit Father / Fit Mother LIVE event in Phoenix, Aug. 29-3. We want to meet you there! Click here for all the details:https://www.fitmotherproject.com/live-event-2025Want To Change Your Life? Check Out Foundations!Foundations is a simple, sustainable, and specific weight loss program designed especially for busy...
