EPISODE · Dec 4, 2025 · 15 MIN
Episode 21 - If One More Person Comments on My Holiday Plate… I’m Leaving.
from Fierce Mama Fitcast · host Melanie Duettchen
Send us Fan MailThis week’s episode is a personal one — and honestly, one I didn’t expect to record.A simple dinner out turned into a full-on reminder that people LOVE to comment on what other people eat… especially when your choices don’t match their idea of “normal.”From bread commentary to dessert shaming to unsolicited diagnoses (yes, really), I’m breaking down what happened, why it rattled me more than I expected, and why so many of you face the same thing — especially around the holidays.Most importantly, I’m sharing a few real-life tactics you can use the next time someone feels the need to judge, narrate, or critique your plate.What people really mean when they comment on your foodWhy “You’re so healthy!” isn’t always a complimentHow food shaming still sneaks up on the most confident of usWhy this hits hardest during the holidaysSimple comebacks + tactics to shut down the Plate PoliceHow to stay grounded in your choices, not their projections💬 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 This week’s episode is a personal one — and honestly, one I didn’t expect to record. A simple dinner out turned into a full-on reminder that people LOVE to comment on what other people eat… especially when your choices don’t match their idea of “normal.” From bread commentary to dessert shaming to unsolicited diagnoses (yes, really), I’m breaking down what happened, why it rattled me more than I expected, and why so many of you face the same thing — especially around the holi...
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Episode 21 - If One More Person Comments on My Holiday Plate… I’m Leaving.
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