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EPISODE · Nov 27, 2025 · 17 MIN

Episode 20 -The Midlife Alcohol Reality Check You Didn’t Know You Needed

from Fierce Mama Fitcast · host Melanie Duettchen

Send us Fan MailI had my first glass of wine since Iceland last weekend — actually only my third drink since summer — and even though I felt “fine-ish,” it hit me: alcohol just doesn’t feel the same anymore.So today we’re breaking down why one glass now feels like three and what you can do about it.In this Episode we cover:Why alcohol hits harder in your 40sHow alcohol stalls fat loss (and drops fat-burning by up to 70%)Alcohol’s real impact on sleep, cravings & moodHow it affects muscle building and recoveryPractical ways to drink smarter — not neverThis isn’t about never drinking again. This is about understanding your body, protecting your energy, and choosing what supports you — especially after 40.💬 Let’s connect! Come hang out with me on Instagram @fiercemamacollective Tag me, DM me, or share what hit home for you — I love hearing from you. If this episode helped you:Follow the show so you don’t miss an episodeShare it with a fellow mama who needs to hear itLeave a review — it helps more moms find us and join the Fierce Mama Collective!

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Send us Fan Mail I had my first glass of wine since Iceland last weekend — actually only my third drink since summer — and even though I felt “fine-ish,” it hit me: alcohol just doesn’t feel the same anymore. So today we’re breaking down why one glass now feels like three and what you can do about it. In this Episode we cover: Why alcohol hits harder in your 40sHow alcohol stalls fat loss (and drops fat-burning by up to 70%)Alcohol’s real impact on sleep, cravings & moodHow it affects mus...

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