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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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From Burned Out to Vibrant: Selene’s Fit Mother Journey
Episode 176
Tuesday, 9 December, 2025
On this episode of the Fit Mother Project Podcast, Episode 176, Dr. Anthony sits down with Fit Mother member Selene Connolly, a 59-year-old mom, “Lolly” (grandma), wife of 37 years, and director of engineering who completely rebuilt her health, hope, and strength in her late 50s. After a devastating foot injury, the stress of COVID, nightly wine, and feeling too weak to even carry a laundry basket or open a jar, Selene had quietly lost faith that she could ever really come back. In this powerful conversation, you’ll hear how Selene lost about 40 pounds in about five months and has maintained that loss for over a year, how she moved from feeling like a “fraud” inside the program to becoming a true leader in the Fit Mother community, and how she helped create in-person sisterhood meetups and hiking trips around the country. You’ll also hear her simple but profound routines: early-morning mindset work, short but consistent workouts, grounding and breath breaks during a demanding workday, and evenings spent learning new things instead of zoning out in front of the TV. Selene and Dr. Anthony dive into facing limiting beliefs, changing the inner voice, using labs and body composition data to truly “own” your health, and why encouragement is literally “breathing courage into others.” If you’re a busy woman over 40 who’s ever felt stuck, alone, or like you “don’t belong” in fitness spaces, Selene’s story will show you how small daily choices, community, and authenticity can completely change the trajectory of your life. Key Takeaways40 pounds lost in 5 months and kept off long-termRecovering from a serious foot tendon injury and lost confidenceMoving from wine and TV nights to morning rituals and movementWhy the first program version didn’t “fit” and what finally clickedUsing the new follow-along workouts as a catalyst for changeCreating real-life sisterhood: hikes, coffee dates, and book clubLetting go of old clothes, old identities, and old limitationsSmall daily habits instead of chasing perfect checklistsRewriting limiting beliefs with a simple “two-column” exerciseBuilding a life of adventure, learning, and vibrant grandmotherhoodAlitura Naturals: Skin That Means BusinessAlitura makes 100% natural, toxin-free products with ingredients like grass-fed colostrum, CoQ10, and plant stem cells. Visit https://alitura.com/ and use FITFAMILY at checkout for 20% off your first order.Let’s come together in 2026!Fit Father / Fit Mother LIVE 2026 — August 7–9, 2026 Click here and plan to join us!Sedona Retreats — Fit Mother Retreat March 2026. Fit Father Retreat April 2026. Belize Service Trip — June 6-12, 2026. For information: www.fitfatherproject.com/belizeWant 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.
