The Made Fitz Show Melissa McAllister

In this episode, Melissa interviews Ali Sempek, a wellness coach who specializes in empowering women to overcome diet culture and embrace self-acceptance. They discuss the negative impact of societal beauty standards and the importance of a healthy mindset for developing self-love and confidence. The conversation also covers the need for a balanced approach to wellness that includes mental, emotional, and physical health by setting boundaries and taking small, consistent steps towards sustainable lifestyle changes.
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Thank you so much for listening to this episode! We are honored and excited to be on this journey toward personal growth, a healthy lifestyle, and a greater more confident you. We’d love to hear from you. So, please share this episode with anyone that you think needs to hear this message and remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. We are Melissa McAllister & Dr. Lauren Fitzgerald. And until next time, thank you for being your own health advocate. 
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In this episode, Melissa and Dr. Fitz talk about changing up your routine and ditching old habits. They share some smart moves for making new, good-for-you habits stick and discuss swapping out the not-so-great stuff for the good stuff, finding fun in the mix, and how your habits can really shape your health. 
 
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Thank you so much for listening to this episode! We are honored and excited to be on this journey toward personal growth, a healthy lifestyle, and a greater more confident you. We’d love to hear from you. So, please share this episode with anyone that you think needs to hear this message and remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. We are Melissa McAllister & Dr. Lauren Fitzgerald. And until next time, thank you for being your own health advocate. 
xo, Melissa & Dr. Fitz  

In this quick episode, Melissa dives into how we can look at health and fitness wins without being tied down to what the scale says. She gets real about how weight can mess with our heads and dishes out three solid strategies to keep tabs on your gains. Melissa's all about seeing the big picture, celebrating both muscle gains and fat loss. 
 
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Thank you so much for listening to this episode! We are honored and excited to be on this journey toward personal growth, a healthy lifestyle, and a greater more confident you. We’d love to hear from you. So, please share this episode with anyone that you think needs to hear this message and remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. We are Melissa McAllister & Dr. Lauren Fitzgerald. And until next time, thank you for being your own health advocate. 
xo, Melissa & Dr. Fitz  

In this episode, Dr. Fitz is back for part two to discuss weight loss medications. She answers listener questions about hormone balance, long-term use, and compares different appetite suppressants. She advises on personalized dosing, tapering off the medication, and advocates for gradual weight loss. She clarifies who qualifies for weight loss drugs, debunks slow digestion myths, and talks about sustaining weight loss long-term.
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Get Access to the MADE Diet Course
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Thank you so much for listening to this episode! We are honored and excited to be on this journey toward personal growth, a healthy lifestyle, and a greater more confident you. We’d love to hear from you. So, please share this episode with anyone that you think needs to hear this message and remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. We are Melissa McAllister & Dr. Lauren Fitzgerald. And until next time, thank you for being your own health advocate. 
xo, Melissa & Dr. Fitz  

In this episode, Melissa and Dr. Fitz dig into a range of topics centered around well-being and lifestyle. They touch on our environments, sun protection and skincare routines, growing a business, functional fitness and preserving muscle as we age, what affects our energy, non-exercise activities, and health studies. They also talk about the advantages of practicing patience and the rewards of lifelong learning.
 
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Get Access to the MADE Diet Course
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Thank you so much for listening to this episode! We are honored and excited to be on this journey toward personal growth, a healthy lifestyle, and a greater more confident you. We’d love to hear from you. So, please share this episode with anyone that you think needs to hear this message and remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. We are Melissa McAllister & Dr. Lauren Fitzgerald. And until next time, thank you for being your own health advocate. 
xo, Melissa & Dr. Fitz  

In this solo episode, Dr. Fitz chats about Ozempic, Wegovy & Semaglutide and their role in weight management. Dr. Fitz stresses the importance of using the medication properly and talks about how these medications are not a fix-all solution. She encourages listeners to set achievable goals, monitor their progress, and have a clear understanding of how the medication works to avoid becoming overly reliant on it to support a healthy weight loss journey.
 
Resources from this episode:
Sign Up To Work With Melissa  
Sign Up To Be A Guest On The Podcast! 
Melissa’s Recommendations & Affiliations 
Get Melissa’s Recommended Oura Ring 
Follow Melissa on Instagram 
Follow Melissa on Youtube 
Find out more about Melissa 
Get Access to the MADE Diet Course
Get The MADE Diet Ebook 
Learn More About Larimar Med’s Services
Follow Dr. Lauren on Instagram 
Follow Dr. Lauren on Youtube


Thank you so much for listening to this episode! We are honored and excited to be on this journey toward personal growth, a healthy lifestyle, and a greater more confident you. We’d love to hear from you. So, please share this episode with anyone that you think needs to hear this message and remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. We are Melissa McAllister & Dr. Lauren Fitzgerald. And until next time, thank you for being your own health advocate. 
xo, Melissa & Dr. Fitz