{"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":"Losing 30lbs and Healing GI Issues with FMP Member Meredith Payne (Ep. 197)","slug":"losing-30lbs-and-healing-gi-issues-with-fmp-member-meredith-payne-ep-197","published_at":"2026-05-12T15:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fit-mother-project-podcast-4477202/losing-30lbs-and-healing-gi-issues-with-fmp-member-meredith-payne-ep-197","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fit-mother-project-podcast-4477202","url":"https://www.fitmotherproject.com/losing-30lbs-and-healing-gi-issues-ep-197","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/36ca5dae-4ce8-440a-9591-95ccd963201e.mp3","summary":"In Episode 197 of the Fit Mother Project Podcast, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi sits down with Fit Mother member Meredith Payne, for an honest, inspiring conversation about what real transformation looks like over the course of a year. Meredith came into the program as a supportive partner, joining alongside her Fit Father boyfriend, and ended up being the one who took the bull by the horns and changed her entire family's health. Now celebrating her 50th birthday, she has healed chronic GI issues tied to a Hashimoto's diagnosis, lost over 30 pounds and six inches of belly inflammation, completed extended fasting, shifted from an ultra-marathon mentality to a strength-first mindset, and built a sustainable lifestyle rooted in simple nutrition habits and community support. This conversation covers everything from her experience inside the Precision Vitality program to how she plans her workouts, preps her meals, stays motivated, and gives herself grace on the harder days. If you are just starting your Fit Mother journey, or looking for your next goal after reaching a milestone, Meredith's story is the reminder you need that the process is worth trusting. 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 practical, empowering health information that can truly change their lives. Join the Fit Mother Community — If you want support putting this into action, come join the Fit Mother community. You will find practical guidance, encouragement, and a group of women committed to building strong, healthy lives together. Fit Mother Project Key Takeaways: Joining to support a partner and becoming the one who drives the family's health transformation Healing chronic GI issues and l…","meta_description":"In Episode 197 of the Fit Mother Project Podcast, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi sits down with Fit Mother member Meredith Payne, for an honest, inspiring conversat…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2652,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fit-mother-project-podcast-4477202/episodes/losing-30lbs-and-healing-gi-issues-with-fmp-member-meredith-payne-ep-197/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/losing-30lbs-and-healing-gi-issues-with-fmp-member-meredith-payne-ep-197.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}