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Ever wish you had a fit and straightforward BFF with over 15 years of experience to help you filter through all the information regarding fitness, nutrition and life?
That’s exactly what you’ll get when you listen to the Unfiltered Fit Life Podcast.
Join Former Bikini Olympia Champion, mom of 2, and fitness coach Nathalia Melo each week as she shares fitness, nutrition and life tips to help busy working moms simplify their fitness journey so they can learn easy and simple strategies on how to lose weight and feel sexy AF.
After helping over 5000 busy working moms, Nathalia has found the blueprint to fitness, nutrition and life success, which she will be sharing in this podcast: actionable tips that will help busy working moms be more present at work and at home.
This show is for you if you realize that nothing good comes from your comfort zone and are ready to challenge yourself to achieve great things. Follow Unfiltered Fit Life wherever you are listening to join us each week for a splash of sass, humor and a whole lotta of truth.
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Send Nathalia a Text Message! “Calories don’t matter for fat loss—just focus on hormones and gut health.” You’ve heard that line before… but is it true? In this episode, I’m breaking down the real science behind fat loss and calling out the BS that’s confusing so many women. I talk about why calories do matter, how hormones and gut health actually influence fat loss, and the dangerous rise of overcomplicated protocols (and overpriced supplements) disguised as “root cause solutions.” I also co...
Send Nathalia a Text Message! Ever felt like “discipline” culture is doing more harm than good? Or that postpartum “bounce back” talk ignores real life? In this episode, coach James Cappola and I get honest about extremes, why behavior change beats aesthetics, and how to spot toxic advice online. We dive into how we first connected (yes—a call-out!), the moment James ditched brute-force dieting for performance and patience, and how a six-month NICU journey reframed resilience and priorities. ...
Send Nathalia a Text Message! In this episode, I’m diving into the fitness myths that sound convincing on social media but are secretly keeping you stuck. I cover: Why building muscle isn’t the fat-burning shortcut people claim it isWhy protein alone won’t build muscle and how it only works when paired with resistance trainingWhy intuitive eating doesn’t work for fat loss when your hunger cues are deregulatedI even share the ridiculous story of how I once thought eating a bucket of Popeyes fr...
Send Nathalia a Text Message! In this episode, I speak with Sandraliz — a longtime dispatcher, wife, and mom who spent years trying every diet and trainer program under the sun. After hitting a breaking point, she joined Powerhouse Academy and found a new level of balance, confidence, and results. We talk about: Why fad diets and cookie-cutter programs fail women long-termThe breaking point moment that made Sandraliz say “enough is enough”How coaching gave her the tools and support she never ...
Send Nathalia a Text Message! You’re not failing because you’re lazy. You’re failing because hidden mental health roadblocks are sabotaging your results. In this episode, Coach Jen and I dig into the connection between mental health and fitness and why toxic positivity, perfectionism, and “all-or-nothing” thinking keep women stuck in cycles that no diet or workout plan can fix. We cover: Why fat gain is usually just a symptom, not the real problemHow perfectionist and over-achiever patterns b...
Send Nathalia a Text Message! Balance isn’t a 50/50 split between fun and discipline. It’s alignment with what actually matters to you. In this episode, I call out the comfortable misalignment so many women live in saying yes to everything, people-pleasing, skipping workouts, and calling it “balance.” I share why this illusion is keeping you from the health, confidence, and freedom you want, and how to build a version of balance that supports your priorities instead of sabotaging them. ...
Send Nathalia a Text Message! You don’t need more discipline. You need a plan that fits your actual life. In this episode, I get real about why so many women struggle to stay consistent and why it has less to do with willpower and more to do with trying to follow unrealistic plans that were never built for real life. From back-to-school chaos to vacation hangovers and holiday excuses, this episode is the wake-up call (and strategy shift) you didn’t know you needed. Listen in and check out ful...
Send Nathalia a Text Message! You can spend $20,000 on a mommy makeover… …but if you don’t fix what’s going on underneath, the results won’t stick. In this powerful episode, Nathalia sits down with longtime client and now friend Margot, a military attorney and mom of 3, to talk about the real aftermath of plastic surgery, why so many women struggle after “fixing” their bodies, and what finally helped her feel like herself again—without the shame, the spiral, or the need to go it alone. If you...
Send Nathalia a Text Message! Tired of doing all the right things and still feeling stuck in your fitness journey? You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. And you’re not alone. In this episode, Coach Jen and I unpack the real reasons why so many intelligent, high-achieving women struggle to “figure it out.” From perfectionism and people-pleasing to toxic positivity and unresolved patterns, we’re calling out the deeper issues that no diet or workout plan can fix. If you’ve ever felt like you...
Send Nathalia a Text Message! Feel guilty for wanting to change your body, even though you're “supposed” to love it as it is? You’re not alone, and you're not wrong for wanting more. In this episode, I’m getting real about the toxic body positivity messages that are gaslighting women into silence. We’ll talk about the disconnect between gratitude and desire, the shame of wanting to look better, and what happens when you finally stop pretending and start telling the truth. If you’ve ever skipp...
Send Nathalia a Text Message! Still counting calories and wondering why nothing’s changing? You’re not alone, and the fix isn’t what you think. In this episode, I sit down with TV meteorologist Ali Turiano to talk about what happens when you’re doing everything “right”—and still not getting the results you want. We discuss the emotional weight of body image struggles, the pressure of being on camera, and why tracking every calorie doesn’t guarantee confidence. If you're a busy professional, t...
Send Nathalia a Text Message! Is it really just about eating less and moving more? Here’s the truth: it’s way more complicated. In this episode, Dr. Christle and I unpack everything the weight loss conversation usually leaves out... hormones, hunger, GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, and the emotional toll that comes with doing “all the right things” and still feeling stuck. We’re getting honest about why smart, capable women are still spinning their wheels—and what actually works when it comes...
Send Nathalia a Text Message! Ever feel like taking care of yourself makes you a “bad mom”? Like every time you try to prioritize your health, confidence, or happiness, guilt shows up and shuts it down? Yeah… we went there. In this episode, Coach Jen and I get brutally honest about the mom guilt epidemic, what it’s really costing you, and why putting yourself last isn’t noble—it’s destructive. From skipped vacations to sexless marriages and kids learning to do the same, we’re calling ou...
Send Nathalia a Text Message! Ever wonder if there’s a “secret” workout, food, or supplement that gives someone that sculpted, fit look? Spoiler alert: it’s not the magic class, the trendy bulk, or some mysterious powder—and in this episode, I’m giving you what you asked for. The behind-the-scenes tour of my actual training split, honest nutrition approach, and why you won’t catch me hopping from program to program (even if the internet says it’s “exciting”). No highlight reels, no sugarcoati...
Send Nathalia a Text Message! Ever feel like you’re doing everything “right”—the training, the meal planning, the mindset work—and yet still stuck when it comes to feeling strong, confident, and balanced? You’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone. The supplements, the burnout, the “I should know better” spiral? Been there. It’s draining. I'm sitting down with Dr. Natalia—a powerhouse mom, doctor, and nutrition expert —who opens up about how she, too, got caught in the cycle of d...
Send Nathalia a Text Message! Sick of wellness advice that sounds good but does nothing? Same. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the sanitized BS that’s passing as “health” these days, and making the case for why fat loss has to be part of the wellness conversation (no, it’s not toxic—it’s honest). From hormonal chaos to the mental load of being a high-achieving woman, we’re talking real stats, real struggles, and real solutions. No fluff. No fear of backlash. Just facts. ...
Send Nathalia a Text Message! Ever found yourself thinking, “Is it really me... or is this weight loss thing way more complicated than I’ve been told?” Maybe you’ve side-eyed the Ozempic hype, gotten whiplash from the ever-changing advice (it’s carbs-no wait, cortisol-no wait, glucose spikes!), or felt straight-up gaslit by the fitness industry. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Spencer Nadolsky, the internet’s favorite meme-slinging obesity doc—for an unfiltered convo on what’s actually goi...
Send Nathalia a Text Message! Ever feel like you’re doing everything “right” but still stuck, especially when it comes to feeling good in your skin after kids? You’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone. The diets, the brave face, the “I should have this figured out by now” spiral? Been there. It’s exhausting. In this honest convo, I sit down with Brittany & Matthew—a powerhouse couple navigating motherhood, marriage, and a major confidence comeback. We unpack what it really ...
Send Nathalia a Text Message! I can’t believe I’m saying this… but we made it to 100 episodes! Ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes of 100 episodes of unfiltered podcasting? Think embarrassing moments, wild honesty, and all the messy, very human chaos that never makes the highlight reel. I let Coach Jen flip the script and hit me with every question under the sun—no filters, no prior approvals, just pure, unscripted truth. From cringey childhood stunts and awkward bathro...
Send Nathalia a Text Message! Think every fitness coach is cranking out perfect “after” photos like some magic body factory? Cute. Let’s talk about the real story. I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the biggest lies in the fitness industry: the 100% success guarantee. Spoiler—some clients' ghosts. Some fake their food logs. Some aren’t ready to do the damn work. And guess what? That’s real life. If you’re sick of highlight reels, fake promises, and the endless hunt for some magic bullet t...
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