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For the driven woman who is excelling in her career, showing up for everyone around her, and quietly letting her own health slide. The FM Coaching Podcast, hosted by coaches Marisa Tallie and Ash Iovino, covers the real stuff: hormones, nutrition, strength, habits, and the honest conversations about what it actually takes to thrive across every area of your life, not just one of them.
Monthly English Explicit South Africa Health & Fitness · Alternative Health
23 Episodes
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#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,…
5 Jun 18 min

#22 Should you choose your PT, coach or counsellor based on their looks?

When did a woman's body become her credibility? Marisa gets honest about being judged on appearance in the health industry, her own imposter syndrome as a coach and business owner, and navigating body image through pregnancy and postpartum. The spiral of women being valued for how they look is not…
29 May 11 min

#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…
15 May 30 min

#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.
1 Apr 39 min

#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…
12 Jan 1 hr 13 min

#18 Your 2026 Upgrade: 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…
9 Jan 22 min

#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…
5 Jan 33 min

#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…
26 Nov 2025 36 min

#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…
29 Oct 2025 31 min

#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…
13 Oct 2025 37 min

#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…
1 Sep 2025 47 min

#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…
22 Aug 2025 1 hr 07 min

#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…
10 Jun 2025 27 min

#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…
8 Jun 2025 18 min

#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…
16 May 2025 1 hr 03 min

#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…
11 May 2025 59 min

#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…
9 May 2025 1 hr 15 min
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