fitmom podcast
Hosted by Health and High Performance coaches Ash Iovino and Marisa Tallie, the fitmom podcast is your go-to space for helping ambitious working moms and female entrepreneurs thrive.
19 Episodes
Your 2026 Upgrade: 4 Habits That Actually Change Your Body
In this episode, Marisa and Ash share their top 4 tips for a stronger, healthier 2026 - without the restrictive diets or 4-week challenges that do more harm than good.
They unpack the fundamentals every woman needs to build real, lasting results: • Why protein can completely transform your…
Goal Setting For High Performers With Coach Donna Gray
[Re-release: 2023] In this episode, Ash chats with High Performance Coach Donna Gray about the kind of goal setting that actually sticks. They dive into clarity, follow-through, emotional resilience, and the mindset high achievers need to carry into a new year. A powerful January listen for anyone ready to step…
The fitmom Holiday Method - How To Not Pack On The Pounds!
A no-BS chat with Marisa and Ash on how to glide through the holidays without packing on the pounds - no restriction, no guilt, no chaos. We break down simple, realistic strategies for eating, drinking, training, and staying in control… and why a little “health shaming” from others is actually…
Injecting GLP1 to Lose 5kg for Bikini Season: A New Disturbing Skinny Movement
Ash and Marisa dive into the topic that’s triggering them most right now: the rise of GLP-1 use among women who are taking it just to drop a few kilos. Disclaimer: This conversation excludes women who are prescribed GLP-1s for genuine medical reasons. We’re watching a dangerous trend unfold! The…
Stop Cycle Syncing Ladies - It’s Holding You Back!
Everyone’s talking about cycle syncing. Training less, slowing down, doing “gentle movement” half the month. But what if that advice is actually keeping you from getting results!? In this episode, Ash and Marisa break down why training by your cycle might be limiting your progress and how to work with…
Breaking the Diet Punishment Cycle: Our Personal Fat Loss Stories and the Mindset Shifts That Changed Everything
In this off-script conversation, coaches Ash and Marisa open up about their personal journeys through fat gain, fat loss, and the mindset traps that kept them stuck for years. They share raw reflections on how shifting from punishment and perfectionism to structure, strength, and self-worth changed everything, both for themselves…
Off-script: Ambition, Alcohol & the Pressure to Drink
In this episode, Ash and Marisa get brutally honest about their evolving relationships with alcohol. From leaning on it as new moms and in work culture, to choosing health and productivity over the next glass. They unpack how social pressure, male-dominated industries, and client networking often normalize excessive drinking, and…
Closing a Business, Pivoting & Parenting After Divorce - Nicola Pheiffer, Part 2
Two years after our first conversation, Nicola Pheiffer returns for one of the most honest chats we’ve had on the podcast. Life looks very different now — motherhood after divorce, closing Simply Granola, and pivoting into her new venture, Oh Ship. We go behind the scenes of what it really…
Depression, Stimulants and being a Mom Boss - Nicola Pheiffer, Part 1
[Re-release: 2023] In a raw and honest conversation with the founder of Simply Granola, Nicola, we chat about the reality of entrepreneurship and that it’s not always as it is perceived on social media. Nicola shares her personal journey and how she shifted from a career in finance to taking…
How to Invest Like a High-Performer Mom with Money with Carla
If you grew up believing that money wasn’t a woman’s topic, then you’re not alone. The financial industry has thrived on keeping us in that box. But as Carla from Money with Carla says, with a little self-education, you can break out of it. In this episode, I sit down…
When Entrepreneurship Tests You, Yet Remains the Optimal Path
In this episode, we dive deep into the intricate world of entrepreneurship, exploring the paradox that it embodies: the rollercoaster ride between the lows that make it feel like the absolute worst job and the highs that make it the best choice one could make. With candor and insight, I…
60 Days Sober | I Feel Superhuman
[Re-release: 2023] Approaching my 36th birthday in 2023, I felt a compelling urge to prioritize my health and well-being like never before. With over a year of sober curiosity, I was intrigued by the untapped possibilities that could unfold if I abstained from weekend drinking. Eager to explore the potential…
Weight Loss, Quitting Diets & Creating a Healthy Mindset [Re-release]
[Re-release: 2022] We chat about quitting diets for good, improving our relationship with food, and the personal physical and mental transformations that we have both experienced from our twenties to our late thirties. fitmom offers High-Performance Health Coaching for Corporate Moms and Female Entrepreneurs ready to burn fat, build strength,…
Pregnancy Nutrition & Supplements With Dietitian Sonia Malczyk
[Re-release: 2023] In this episode, Marisa spoke to fertility and prenatal Registered Dietitian Sonia Malczyk about what women actually need nutritionally during pregnancy. They break down supplements, essentials vs. “nice-to-haves,” and how to eat in a way that supports both mom and baby. A clear, practical conversation every expecting mom…
Simple Fitness Tips for a Stronger Pregnancy & Postpartum
[re-release: 2023] In this episode, Marisa and Ash dive into prenatal strength training - what’s safe, what’s beneficial, and what every mom-to-be should know. They unpack common fears, outdated myths, and the science behind lifting during pregnancy, plus how to modify your workouts as your body changes. A must-listen for…
Preparing Your Mind for Birth: Sharmon Reddington, Mumwell
[Re-release: 2023] In this episode, Marisa spoke to counsellor Sharmon Reddington about what it really means to emotionally prepare for birth. They dive into fear, expectations, identity shifts, and the pressure many women silently carry as the due date gets closer. A grounding conversation for any mom wanting to feel…
Prenatal Mental Health with Counsellor Sharmon Reddington, Mumwell
[Re-released: 2023] In this episode, Marisa sits down with counsellor Sharmon Reddington from Mumwell to talk about the side of pregnancy we don’t see enough of: prenatal mental health. From anxiety and identity shifts to the pressure high-performing women put on themselves, we unpack what’s normal, what’s not, and how…
4min fitmom Guided Breathwork Meditation
A 4-minute guided breathwork meditation led by Marisa Tallie, to help calm your nervous system, ease anxiety, and restore clear focus.
How Protein Can Transform Your Body & Build Strength [Re-release]
[Re-release: 2022] We chat more about how protein can transform your body and build strength in ways that you may never have known possible. We also share our personal wellness journeys and how forming small consistent habits can help you achieve your goals. fitmom offers High-Performance Health Coaching for Corporate…