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The Fit Minds podcast with your host: Coach Mariah Jean. Discussing all things health and fitness, nutrition, training, mental health, bodybuilding, competitions, sports performance, female specific health and debunking fitness/nutrition industry myths.
Coach Mariah has been training for 10+ years in the gym. She’s a full time online nutrition and fitness coach and a qualified, accredited, registered and insured sports nutritionist and personal trainer under the Mariah Jean fit brand.
Coaching clients and other coaches since launching her business in 2017. Mariah coaches clients nationally in Australia and internationally around the world. Mariah is not just a fitness/nutrition coach, but a business owner, life coach, business coach and mentor within her company: Mariah Jean Pty Ltd. She is a 2 x pro and national champion natural women’s bodybuilding figure athlete.
Mariah recovered from anorexia and bulimia nervosa plus severe depression and anxiety in 2015 and has been no stranger to mental health struggles since childhood. Post recovery she decided to pursue her passion in helping others to avoid the all too common mistakes she made herself along her fitness journey. Mariah’s aim is to help everyday people just like you, discover sustainable nutrition and fitness information and education to utilise for the rest of your lifetime.
To simplify the process once and for all by opening the doors on the fitness and nutrition industry. Peeling back the layers to discover the right mindset and mentality required to live your best, balanced and healthiest lifestyle. To finally remove the confusion, take back your power and establish a better relationship with yourself, your food and your exercise.
The Fit Minds Podcast will help you improve your attitude and approach towards tackling your life challenges, goals and success.
Follow our Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and TikTok @mariahjeanfit and check out our website: www.mariahjeanfit.com
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Skipping breakfast isn't discipline. It's a setup. If you've ever told yourself you "did really well today" because you ate under 700 calories... and then found yourself destroying a family bag of crisps after dinner... that's not a willpower problem. That's your body doing exactly what it's supposed to do. This week on The Fit Minds Podcast: Why Mums Who Skip Breakfast Can't Lose Weight. Now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube — make sure you’re following so you don’t miss it.&n...
The scale doesn’t tell the whole story, but your consistency does. If your answer to “have I been on track?” is “mostly” or “pretty good”... that’s not consistency. That’s where we need to get honest with ourselves. Tick the boxes. Hit your steps. Follow your plan. Stop lying to yourself and start backing yourself. I go deeper in to this in my latest podcast episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube — out now. Make sure you’re following so you don’t miss it. Support the show
Mums, you CAN’T eat and train like everyone else. Between the constant fatigue and running on little sleep, your body needs to prioritise recovery – not overexertion. That’s why a one-size-fits-all approach won’t work. You need meal plans that are simple, doable, and family-friendly. No more complicated recipes or time-consuming prep. You also need training that fits your lifestyle – not a random workout schedule that leaves you feeling burnt out. Every mum has different calorie and macro n...
Let’s be real — most mums aren’t “bad at dieting”… They’re just stuck in habits that make fat loss harder than it needs to be. In today’s episode of the Fit Minds Podcast, I break down the most common patterns I see every single day: ✨ Skipping breakfast and wondering why energy crashes by 10am ✨ Being scared of carbs and under-eating them at every meal ✨ Cooking one meal for the family… then eating something completely different (usually worse) ✨ Not getting enough protein, fibre or water ...
If you feel like you’re lacking motivation, it’s probably got nothing to do with motivation at all. It comes down to not having any support, accountability, or knowing exactly what to do to get the results you want. Then going around in circles and blaming yourself. Here are some reasons you might feel like motivation is missing: 1. Lack of clear goals 2. Feeling overwhelmed with daily life 3. Under eating, leading to low energy 4. Not having the right support system 5. Setting unrealistic...
Short answer? No. And believing you do might actually be holding you back. In this episode I break down: • Why you don’t need to label foods as “good” or “bad” • How the 80/20 approach supports fat loss, health and sustainability • Why restriction often leads to binge–restrict cycles • How including flexible foods protects your relationship with food • The role of fibre and micronutrients (without obsessing over perfection) • Why processed food isn’t the real problem — calories and consisten...
If 2025 taught you anything, it’s that motivation isn’t the problem. Structure is. Here’s what actually moves the needle👇🏼 Your nutrition has to be the priority. Not extremes. Not perfection. Just consistent, repeatable habits you can sustain when life gets busy. Stop over-committing to training. You don’t need a 6-day program to see results — especially if you’re already exhausted. Less, done well — ALWAYS beats more (then quitting when you can’t commit to it). You can actually still ma...
If you feel like you are constantly Starting again Falling off Binging at night Blaming your willpower And thinking something is wrong with you This episode is going to be a massive lightbulb moment In this solo episode of the Fit Minds Podcast I break down the real reason so many women especially mums struggle to stick to a diet and why it has nothing to do with motivation or discipline We cover 🍝 Why under eating especially carbs is driving cravings and b...
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If you are already stressing about “Christmas parties” “all the food” “starting again in January” This one is for you Coach Mariah and Coach Chloe chat about how to enjoy Christmas without treating December like a free for all and waking up in January hating yourself for it Inside this episode we cover 🎁 Why Christmas is ONE day not a month long binge 🥐 How “I will just fast then eat whatever” totally backfires 🍾 Smarter drink choices so you can still enjoy a few without blowing your calor...
How much weight can you lose per week? Before it’s considered to be unhealthy or risk losing muscle too? And why is weekly rate loss so different for men versus women? First of all — go ahead and follow us @mariahjeanfit & @chloejayne.fit for more realistic, healthy weight loss advice for mums ❤️ In our latest Fit Minds podcast episode — we dive into the exact numbers you should be expecting to see on the scale each week. If you’re unsure as to exactly how much weight you “should” be ...
In today’s episode, I’m in the kitchen making spaghetti Bolognese — because let’s be real, that’s mum life — and I’m breaking down one of the biggest misconceptions in weight loss: that you have to track calories to make progress. You’ll hear: Why tracking isn’t always realistic (especially for time-poor mums) How I lost 20kg without tracking The difference between understanding food and obsessing over numbers Why personalised meal plans take the mental load off...
Sugar cravings aren’t about willpower — and mums get hit hardest. In this Fit Minds Podcast episode, Coach Mariah Jean (Registered Sports Nutritionist, insured in Australia) breaks down the real reasons you’re reaching for sweets and how to stop the binge–guilt cycle without “quitting sugar.” What you’ll learn • Why dopamine, gut bacteria, stress and lack of sleep drive cravings • The big mistake: cutting carbs and replacing them with high-fat meals • How steady blood sugar ...
Mum life is demanding but burning out does not have to be part of the journey. In this episode of the Fit Minds Podcast we explore: 💛 The early signs of burnout that most mums ignore 🧘 Simple ways to protect your energy each day 🍽️ How to balance caring for your family while still caring for yourself 💡 Practical mindset shifts that make the load feel lighter Motherhood is a marathon, not a sprint. Protecting your wellbeing is not selfish. It is necessary. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify & App...
Cutting out whole food groups is not the magic answer to weight loss OR reducing bloating OR improving your digestion. In this episode of the Fit Minds Podcast we talk about: 🥛 Why gluten and dairy get unfairly blamed for weight gain and bloating 🍞 When removing them is actually necessary and when it is not 🧠 How restriction can backfire and create more stress and deficiencies around food 💡 What to focus on instead for long term health and fat loss Nutrition is not about extremes. It is abo...
Perfect meal plans and 2-hour workouts? Not happening when you’re a mum. In this episode of the Fit Minds Podcast, we get real about: 💛 Why “all or nothing” fitness doesn’t work for mums 🥗 How to make nutrition simple (without separate meals for the whole family) 🏋️ Short, effective workouts you can actually fit into mum-life 🧠 Shifting the focus from perfection → consistency Because health isn’t about doing everything — it’s about finding what works for you in this season of life. 🎧 Tune...
Weight loss drugs are EVERYWHERE right now — but what’s the truth? In this episode of the Fit Minds Podcast, we cut through the hype and talk about: 💊 What weight loss drugs actually do in the body ⚖️ Who they’re designed for (and who they’re not) 💡 The risks, side effects and realities you won’t see on Instagram 🍏 Why lifestyle, nutrition and mindset still matter — even if medication is part of the journey This isn’t about shame or shortcuts — it’s about giving you the facts so you can ma...
All meat. No plants. No carbs. The carnivore diet sounds extreme — but it’s gaining traction fast. On this episode of the Fit Minds Podcast, we unpack: 🥩 What the carnivore diet actually is (and why people try it) ⚖️ The short-term results vs. long-term risks 🧠 How it affects gut health, hormones and overall wellbeing 🍏 Why balance matters more than bandwagons Before you jump on another “quick fix,” get the facts and understand what this diet really does to your body. 🎧 Tune in now on Spo...
Why am I so tired… when I’ve barely “done” anything today? It’s not laziness — it’s decision fatigue. On this episode of the Fit Minds Podcast, we dive into the invisible mental load mums carry every single day: 🧠 The constant stream of choices — meals, naps, outfits, schedules, playtime 🥱 How decision fatigue drains your energy faster than any workout 💡 Simple ways to reduce the overwhelm and make space for you again 💛 Why you’re not a “bad mum” if your brain feels fried This is the strug...
Remember when leaving the house used to be simple? After baby, it can feel overwhelming — from packing everything to worrying about feeds, naps, the way you look, feeling uncomfortable and public meltdowns (yours or theirs). In this episode of the Fit Minds Podcast, we talk about: 👜 Why that first solo outing feels so daunting 💛 Small steps to rebuild your confidence 🌏 How to navigate the stares, the comments and the mental load 🤱 Tips for making outings easier with your baby in tow Because...
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