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Fit & Flustered
by Jessica H Maurer & Dr. Erin Nitschke
Fit & Flustered is the refreshingly honest podcast for fitness pros navigating the messy middle of midlife. Hosted by Jessica H. Maurer and Dr. Erin Nitschke, each 20-minute episode dives into real conversations about health journeys, career evolution, burnout, hormones, mindset, and everything in between. Expect smart insights, candid stories, practical takeaways, and the kind of truth you usually only hear after the mic is “off.” Perfect for busy fitness professionals who want meaningful, bite-sized conversations that are both validating and energizing.
Episodes
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Season 1: Wrap Up
Fraggled, Flustered, and Ready for What's Next: Jessica H. Maurer and Dr. Erin Nitschke close out Season One of Fit & Flustered with a conversation that is equal parts reflection, gratitude, and excitement for what is coming. They revisit the themes that kept showing up across every single guest...
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Lisa Greenbaum: Episode 18
Get Yourself a Girl Gang: Jessica H. Maurer and Dr. Erin Nitschke welcome Lisa Greenbaum, yoga educator, founder of Sangha Yoga Collective, serial entrepreneur, and self-described reluctant group fitness instructor who walked into her first training and never looked back. Lisa has been teaching…
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Krista Scott-Dixon: Episode 17
#ShowMeYourBooks: Jessica H. Maurer and Dr. Erin Nitschke welcome Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon — coach, educator, headspace adjuster, menopause textbook author, women's studies pioneer, and one of the most refreshingly unfiltered voices in the wellness space — for a conversation that is equal parts...
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Amber Toole: Episode 16
Issues, Injuries, and Knowing Better: Jessica H. Maurer and Dr. Erin Nitschke welcome Amber Toole, founder of The Training Tool in Ocala, Florida, fitness educator, conference speaker, and one of the most refreshingly unfiltered voices in the industry right now. Amber built a successful fitness...
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Sabrena Jo: Episode 15
Go Join the Circus: Please welcome Sabrena Jo to Fit & Flustered. Sabrena is the Senior Director of Science and Education at the American Council on Exercise, PhD in the psychology of physical activity, and — not incidentally — a member of an actual circus troupe. Sabrena brings 30 years of…
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Lauren Provenzano: Episode 14
The Math Wasn't Mathing: Meet Lauren Provenzano, Vice President of Product Development and Innovation at the American Council on Exercise, for one of the most profound and wide-ranging conversations Fit & Flustered has ever had. In the span of one year, Lauren navigated a breast cancer diagnosis…
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Jennifer Halsall-de Wit: Episode 13
Women, Wellness, and What the Industry Gets Wrong. Jessica H. Maurer and Dr. Erin Nitschke welcome Jennifer Halsall-de Wit, the co-founder of The Collective, and one of the sharpest strategic minds working at the intersection of fitness, lifestyle medicine, and women's leadership. Jennifer has...
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Lisa Druxman: Episode 12
Designing the Life You Want to Live. Jessica H. Maurer and Dr. Erin Nitschke welcome Lisa Druxman, founder and CEO of FIT4MOM, bestselling author, and one of the most quietly revolutionary voices in the fitness industry, for a conversation that feels like sitting down with the mentor you did not...
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Nikki Polos: Episode 11
Nikki in the Middle: Finding Balance Without the Extremes. Jessica H. Maurer and Dr. Erin Nitschke welcome Nikki Polos, fitness entrepreneur and founder of Workout Worthy, for a conversation that feels like a deep exhale. Nikki has built gyms, survived COVID, gone fully virtual, and then opened…
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Erin Nitchske and Jessica H. Maurer: Episode 10
Fraggled, Frazzled, and Fully Ourselves. Let's take a breath, look back, and celebrate what Fit & Flustered has become. In this milestone episode, the hosts reflect on the guests, the stories, and the moments that have shaped the first season — from Melissa Lane's hip replacement and midlife...
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Desi Bartlett: Episode 9
Breathe, Lift, Expand. Join Dr. Desi Bartlett — 2025 IDEA Fitness Leader of the Year, doctoral researcher, yoga expert, and Hawaii-based wellness force — for a conversation that is equal parts science and soul. Desi shares her groundbreaking research on yoga and perimenopause, walks listeners...
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Heather Yancey: Episode 8
Heather's Badass Reset. Join Heather Yancey, a certified menopause specialist and founder of the Badass Reset, for an honest, hilarious, and deeply human conversation about navigating midlife as a fitness professional. Heather shares how an accidental career in fitness grew into a mission to...
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Debbie Bellenger: Episode 7
When Strength Meets Stillness: Debbie’s Wake-Up Call. Debbie Bellenger brings a powerful mix of heart, honesty, and hard-earned wisdom to this episode. From celebrating a new chapter of love to navigating the heartbreak of her brother’s cancer journey, Debbie reminds us what truly matters. She...
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Lisa Mastracchio: Episode 6
The Power of Simplicity in Midlife Fitness. Coach Lisa Mastracchio joins Fit & Flustered to talk about what really works for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. From sleep struggles to shifting fitness goals, Lisa shares how simplifying workouts, nutrition, and expectations can help…
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Nathalie Lacombe: Episode 5
When Perimenopause Steals Your Sleep. Nathalie Lacombe shares her nearly 30-year journey in the fitness industry and the unexpected challenges that arrived during perimenopause. What began as persistent sleep disruption quickly spiraled into joint pain, brain fog, emotional exhaustion, and the...
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Melissa Layne: Episode 4
The Wild Ride of an Introverted Fitness Queen! Melissa Lane shares her transformative journey from an unexpected start in fitness to becoming a vocal advocate for hormonal health. Through personal stories and professional insights, Melissa discusses the challenges of navigating menopause, the...
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Jessica H. Maurer: Episode 3
Jessica and Erin explore themes of healing and reflection through personal health journeys. They discuss the challenges of navigating health issues, the importance of self-advocacy, and the complexities of hormonal changes. The conversation emphasizes the need to redefine self-care beyond...
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Erin Nitschke: Episode 2
Erin shares her personal health journey, focusing on the importance of truth and listening. The conversation explores the challenges faced during perimenopause, the significance of self-advocacy in healthcare, and the unique symptoms that women experience. Erin emphasizes the need to shift...
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Meet the Podcast: Episode 1
Jessica H. Maurer and Dr. Erin Nitschke discuss the importance of authenticity in the fitness industry and address the silent struggles professionals face with their health and well-being. They emphasize the need for open conversations about midlife changes, including perimenopause and menopause,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Fit & Flustered is the refreshingly honest podcast for fitness pros navigating the messy middle of midlife. Hosted by Jessica H. Maurer and Dr. Erin Nitschke, each 20-minute episode dives into real conversations about health journeys, career evolution, burnout, hormones, mindset, and everything in between. Expect smart insights, candid stories, practical takeaways, and the kind of truth you usually only hear after the mic is “off.” Perfect for busy fitness professionals who want meaningful, bite-sized conversations that are both validating and energizing.
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Jessica H Maurer & Dr. Erin Nitschke
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Fit & Flustered is the refreshingly honest podcast for fitness pros navigating the messy middle of midlife. Hosted by Jessica H. Maurer and Dr. Erin Nitschke, each 20-minute episode dives into real conversations about health journeys, career evolution, burnout, hormones, mindset, and everything in...
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Fit & Flustered is created and hosted by Jessica H Maurer & Dr. Erin Nitschke.
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