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The FM Coaching Podcast is aimed at driven women who are building careers and caring for others while letting their own health slide. Hosts Marisa Tallie and Ash Iovino explore hormones, nutrition, strength, and habits. They have honest conversations about what it takes to thrive in every area of life, not just one. The show offers practical guidance and real talk for women who want to feel better and perform at their best.
Episodes
#26 Stuck in a Rut, Doom Scrolling, Figuring Out Who You Are in Your 40s
Marisa works through the monthly client questions and what comes up isn't just fitness questions. It's women trying to figure out who they are in their 40s, battling comfort eating and the rusk jar on the counter, navigating a relationship with alcohol that doesn't serve them anymore, and lying in bed doom scrolling when they should be sleeping.
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#25 The Rock That’s Blocking Your Path: My Therapy Notes
This episode is a therapy debrief. I had a session recently that I needed to process out loud, and I think a lot of what came up is going to land for high-achieving women who are wired to chase, fill, and do.
I've been in a limbo period.
Big changes, a new baby coming, and a version of myself that keeps running from the empty space instead of sitting in it. My therapist reminded me that the empt
#24 The Belly Fat Episode: Busting the Myths and What to Do Instead
In this recording of our monthly client coaching clinic, we tackle the most-asked questions from our fm community: why more core workouts won't flatten your stomach, why perimenopause belly fat is real but not the whole story, and why what you eat will always outwork how hard you train.
Practical, no-fluff, and grounded in what actually gets results. Facebook · Instagram
#23 The Pep Talk I Needed: Getting Back on the Horse
You will always have to get back on the horse. That part we need to make peace with. What's optional is how long you stay off it and your attitude.
In this episode, Marisa shares an honest look at the past 10 months, including a miscarriage, hormone chaos, weight gain, and a diet that looked nothing like what she teaches, and explains why none of that is what keeps women stuck.
She shares the t
#21 How To Reset Sugar Cravings & Change Your Taste Buds
Sugar cravings aren't a willpower problem. They're a biology problem, and food manufacturers have spent years making sure you stay hooked.
In this coaching clinic, Marisa walks through the four-step protocol she uses with clients (and herself) to reset sugar cravings, retrain taste buds, and break the spike-crash-crave cycle without eliminating pleasure from your life entirely.
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#20 Drugs, Botox & Plastic Surgery: Get to Know Our Founders
This episode has no agenda.
Ash and Marisa get into the conversations most wellness brands won't touch, including drugs, plastic surgery, body image, and what it actually took to stop punishing themselves with food and exercise.
Honest, unfiltered, and probably the most real one yet. Facebook · Instagram
#19 My Positive C-Section Experience, Motherhood Mental Health, and Miscarriages
In this two-part episode, Marisa speaks with counsellor Sharmon Reddington from MumWell about the raw, real, and often unseen sides of pre- and postpartum mental health.
Part 1 was recorded in July, where we talked about my positive C-section experience, early motherhood, and the emotional shifts that come with becoming a mom for the first time.
Five months later, we sat down again to talk abou
#18 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 body
• What a calorie deficit actually means (and the difference between nourishing vs poor calories)
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#17 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 into their next level. Facebook · Instagram
#12 How Not to Come Back From Holiday Feeling Like You Need to Start Over
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 proof that you’re winning! Facebook · Instagram
#11 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 quiet return of “skinny culture,” and women comparing themselves to bodies shaped by medication, not
#10 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 your hormones without losing momentum. Facebook · Instagram
#9 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 and their clients.
Through real stories and results, they share
#7 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 share the strategies that helped them take back control: mindful c
#8 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 takes to scale a business while navigating personal change, and how Nicola finds the stamina to keep showing
#6 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 the leap back in 2016 and starting her own business out of a love for all things healthy and wholesome.
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#4 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 with Carla - Chartered Accountant, MBA, and founder of the fast-growing platform Money with Carla. With global experience across S
#3 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 delve into the raw realities that entrepreneurs face on their journey. Instagram
#2 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 boost in productivity at work, bidding farewell to Monday anxieties and the stressful sta
#15 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 should hear. Facebook · Instagram
#16 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 women who want to feel strong, confident, and supported through every trim
#14 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 more confident, connected, and mentally ready for birth. Facebook · Ins
#13 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 to navigate this season with more compassion and support.
If you’re expecting
#5 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. Facebook · Instagram
#1 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.
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