{"podcast":{"title":"Fit Mother Project Podcast","slug":"fit-mother-project-podcast-4477202","podcast_index_feed_id":4477202,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/fit-mother-project/","website_url":"https://www.fitmotherproject.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/107e9ba0-82a7-4ba6-bd73-d957b59efd76/AuiZTMlz1WaksShyP7erFzXG.jpg","author":"Fit Mother Project","episode_count":207,"summary":"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…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T00:17:37.432977+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fit-mother-project-podcast-4477202"},"episode":{"title":"A Natural Anxiety Reset For Women Over 40 with Dr. Anthony Balduzzi","slug":"a-natural-anxiety-reset-for-women-over-40-with-dr-anthony-balduzzi","published_at":"2026-03-17T10:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fit-mother-project-podcast-4477202/a-natural-anxiety-reset-for-women-over-40-with-dr-anthony-balduzzi","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fit-mother-project-podcast-4477202","url":"https://www.fitmotherproject.com/calm-anxiety-naturally-women-over-40-dr-anthony-ep-190","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/73ab67ae-812f-4b66-a0b9-1c8a666a0dd3.mp3","summary":"In this week’s Fit Mother Project Podcast, Episode 190, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi explores how to calm your mind and reduce anxiety naturally by understanding anxiety as a nervous system state rather than a personal weakness. He explains why so many women today feel overstimulated, mentally exhausted, and emotionally on edge, and how the body and mind work together to either reinforce stress or create calm. In this episode, Dr. Anthony shares practical ways to support a calmer, safer internal state through better breathing, daily movement, balanced nutrition, hydration, less screen overload, more time in nature, and intentional practices like gratitude, forgiveness, and meditation. He breaks these ideas down in a grounded, encouraging way that makes them feel doable in real life. If you have been carrying a lot mentally, feeling overstimulated, or struggling to fully relax, this conversation offers a powerful reminder that peace is something you can begin to build with simple daily practices. 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 the show and supports us in sharing more practical, uplifting conversations each week. Join the Fit Mother Community for support, encouragement, and practical tools to help you feel stronger, calmer, and healthier in every area of life. www.fitmotherproject.com Key Takeaways Anxiety as a lack-of-safety signal Body and mind work together Breathing patterns shape stress Nasal breathing supports calm Gentle movement reduces anxiety Exercise boosts resilience Stimulants can worsen stress Stable blood sugar supports calm Glycine, magnesium, omega-3s Hydration helps the body feel safe Screen overload drives anxiety Nature regulates…","meta_description":"In this week’s Fit Mother Project Podcast, Episode 190, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi explores how to calm your mind and reduce anxiety naturally by understanding…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2810,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fit-mother-project-podcast-4477202/episodes/a-natural-anxiety-reset-for-women-over-40-with-dr-anthony-balduzzi/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fit-mother-project-podcast-4477202/a-natural-anxiety-reset-for-women-over-40-with-dr-anthony-balduzzi.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}