Welcome to the FIT Woman Podcast, where we talk all things food, hormones, metabolism, mindset, and midlife.
I’m Tania Gustafson, a globally recognized, award-winning nutritionist and hormone health expert, columnist, and speaker. I created the FIT Method to help women just like you fuel your body, ignite your metabolism and your mind, so you can thrive through every stage of life — especially midlife.
FIT Woman podcast is your place to learn how to take back control of your health, hormones, weight, gut health, and mental wellness — without dieting, deprivation, or guilt. Because here’s the truth: you can’t pour from an empty cup. Diets lie, willpower isn’t a strategy, and nothing thrives in a deficit.
Each week we’ll dive into real, science-backed conversations, practical strategies and personal stories that help you ditch the survival mode, show up confidently, and thrive again.
It’s time to let midlife be your re-launch — because strong is the new sexy, healthy is happy and you deserve the rest of your life to be the best of your life.
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In this heartfelt and powerful conversation, Tania welcomes Ellen Reimer, a Registered Professional Counsellor and Certified Life Coach, to talk about what it truly means to heal from the past, set healthy boundaries, and reclaim your confidence.
Ellen shares how her own life experiences led her to create a safe space for women to face what’s been holding them back and take bold steps toward the life they desire. Together, she and Tania explore how unresolved pain, people-pleasing, and the pressure to “have it all together” can keep women stuck — and how self-awareness and grace can open the door to healing.
You’ll hear them discuss:
Why emotional healing is essential to physical and mental wellness
The difference between confidence and God-confidence
How setting boundaries is one of the most loving things you can do
Practical ways to manage stress and rebuild self-worth
How to move from surviving to overcoming
Ellen’s approach combines compassion with actionable tools, helping women build emotional resilience and live with uninhibited boldness.
Key Takeaways
Healing takes courage. You can’t move forward until you face what’s holding you back.
Boundaries protect your peace. They’re not walls — they’re clarity and self-respect.
Confidence is built, not born. Every time you keep a promise to yourself, you grow it.
Faith fuels resilience. True confidence is grounded in purpose, not perfection.
Ellen Reimer is a Registered Professional Counsellor and Certified Life Coach passionate about helping individuals overcome obstacles, heal from past pain, and live with confidence and purpose. Through her integrative approach — including Cognitive Behavioural, Client-Centered, and Solution-Focused therapy — Ellen empowers clients to create lasting change and live as overcomers.
Thanks for tuning in to the FIT Woman Podcast. Remember, nothing thrives in a deficit — not your body, not your hormones, and not your mindset. You deserve to feel strong, energized, and confident through every stage of life.
If you’re ready to ditch the diets and deprivation and finally take back control of your health, hormones, weight and happiness, watch my free video. It’s the perfect next step to fueling your body, igniting your metabolism and your mind, so you can step into midlife with confidence, and thrive.
Because healthy is happy, strong is the new sexy, and the rest of your life truly can be the best of your life.
Hugs, Tania
For daily tips and inspiration, follow Tania on social: FB | IG | YouTube
Woman Lessons: Confidence Mastery for Girls & Moms
Thursday, October 30, 2025 • Duration 44:07
Woman Lessons: Confidence Mastery for Girls & Moms
Guest: Traci Peterson, NP, CEO of Elevate Wellness & Aesthetics
In this inspiring episode, Tania sits down with Traci Peterson, a board-certified nurse practitioner, business leader, and founder of the Woman Lessons movement — a program designed to help mothers and daughters cultivate unshakable confidence and self-worth.
Traci shares her journey from treating thousands of women in her medical practice to empowering them through mentorship and mindset work. Together, Tania and Traci explore how confidence is taught, modeled, and built — and why it’s never too late for moms to rewrite their own story while helping their daughters grow into strong, self-assured women.
You’ll hear them discuss:
The moment that inspired Woman Lessons
How mothers unintentionally pass down insecurity — and how to stop the cycle
The difference between confidence and perfection
Simple daily practices that build self-compassion and confidence for girls
Traci’s perspective on raising confident daughters while juggling business, motherhood, and faith
Traci’s energy and authenticity remind us that confidence isn’t about image — it’s about identity, courage, and living aligned with your values.
Thanks for tuning in to the FIT Woman Podcast. Remember, nothing thrives in a deficit — not your body, not your hormones, and not your mindset. You deserve to feel strong, energized, and confident through every stage of life.
Disrupting Diets
Thursday, October 23, 2025 • Duration 37:58
In this episode of the Fit Woman Podcast, host Tania Gustafson welcomes Carrie Lupoli, a certified nutritionist, speaker, educator, and award-winning behavior specialist. Together, they explore what it truly means for women to move from barely surviving to thriving in midlife — covering everything from hormonal balance and blood sugar stability to mindset, metabolism, and sustainable energy.
Carrie shares her personal journey as a former Division 1 athlete who struggled with disordered eating, and how that experience led her to develop a science-backed, compassionate approach to nutrition and wellness. Through her company Disruptive Nutrition, her Diet Disruptors Podcast (an Apple Top 100 Health & Wellness show), and her co-founded brand PFC3, Carrie helps individuals and professionals alike understand the power of blood sugar stabilization and behavior change for lifelong results.
Tania and Carrie’s conversation is equal parts inspiring and practical — showing that midlife isn’t a time of decline, but an opportunity to take back control of your body, hormones, and health.
About Carrie Lupoli
Carrie Lupoli is a certified nutritionist, speaker, educator, and award-winning behavior specialist. She founded Disruptive Nutrition and Diet Disruptors to empower families to achieve optimal health through the science of blood sugar stabilization and behavior change. She also co-founded PFC3, a health and wellness brand dedicated to certifying and supporting other health professionals, improving workplace wellness, and delivering personalized nutrition solutions.
Carrie has been featured on TODAY Show, ABC, NBC, Fox, and other media outlets, and was recently a TEDx speaker in South Africa. She holds two master’s degrees and is a board-certified Nutritionist and Health Coach through the International Board of Nutrition and Fitness Coaching, as well as a founding board member of the International Coaching Academy of Nutrition.
Tania's Story
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 • Duration 21:51
Welcome to the very first episode of The Fit Woman Podcast! Host Tania Gustafson shares her journey from fitness instructor to award-winning nutritionist and hormone health coach - and the pivotal moments that shaped her mission to help midlife women move from barely surviving to thriving.
Tania opens up about her own family’s health struggles, her early lessons about inflammation and blood sugar balance, and how she discovered the power of food to heal the body and balance hormones naturally.
Through her story, you’ll learn why so many women have been misled about menopause, dieting, and what “healthy” really means - and how you can start rewriting your story today. If you’ve ever been told that midlife weight gain, hot flashes, brain fog, and fatigue are “just part of getting older,” this episode will inspire you to think differently.
Tania’s science-based yet practical approach focuses on fueling your body, igniting your metabolism, and thriving through midlife - without dieting or deprivation.
Key Takeaways:
You’ve been lied to - midlife symptoms like weight gain and mood swings aren’t inevitable.
Inflammation is at the root of most chronic issues - and you can reverse it.
Blood sugar balance = hormone balance. The foods you eat directly impact how you feel.
Thriving through menopause is possible. You can age younger, feel stronger, and live fully.
Mindset matters. Your thoughts shape your actions, and your actions shape your results.
Thanks for tuning in to the FIT Woman Podcast. Remember, nothing thrives in a deficit — not your body, not your hormones, and not your mindset. You deserve to feel strong, energized, and confident through every stage of life.
If you’re ready to ditch the diets and deprivation and finally take back control of your health, hormones, weight and happiness, watch my free video. It’s the perfect next step to fueling your body, igniting your metabolism and your mind, so you can step into midlife with confidence, and thrive.
Endo Warrior: Alexa's Journey
Thursday, December 18, 2025 • Duration 48:18
In this deeply honest and heartfelt episode, Tania sits down with Alexa Anderson, an Endo Warrior and co-creator of the Women’s Health Collective, to unpack the emotional, physical, and often invisible battle that comes with endometriosis.
Alexa opens up about her long journey navigating chronic pain, fertility challenges, medical dismissal, and the emotional toll that so many women silently shoulder. Her story is raw, real, and incredibly relatable for anyone who has ever felt unheard or misunderstood in their health journey.
Together, Tania and Alexa dive into why so many women are left without answers for far too long — and what true support, advocacy, and community can look like when women finally begin sharing their experiences openly.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
Alexa’s personal journey with endometriosis and the years she spent searching for answers
How chronic pain, hormonal imbalance, and fertility struggles impacted her relationships, identity, and emotional well-being
The profound difference it makes when women feel seen, believed, and supported
Why women’s health conditions remain misunderstood — and how that’s finally starting to change
What inspired Alexa and her co-founder to build the Women’s Health Collective, a safe space for open conversation and community
How connection, vulnerability, and education are helping women navigate healing on every level — mind, body, and soul
The power of advocating for your health, trusting your intuition, and refusing to settle for “this is just how it is”
Alexa’s courage and openness remind us that women deserve to be heard, supported, and believed — and that healing becomes possible when we stop going through it alone.
Key Takeaways
You’re not “too sensitive.” You’re not imagining it. Women’s pain is real — and deserves proper attention, diagnosis, and support.
Community is medicine. When women share their experiences, it reduces shame and creates pathways to solutions.
Food, Travel & Health: The Perfect Pairings
Thursday, December 11, 2025 • Duration 39:19
In this energizing episode, Tania chats with Dawn McGee, a nutrition evangelist, author, and speaker who helps women ditch diet culture and build simple systems that make healthy living effortless—even on the go.
Dawn shares how her love for travel, food, and adventure led her to create a sustainable approach to nutrition that fits real life. Together, she and Tania dive into the power of food freedom, how to make your health goals stick, and why fun, flexibility, and community are essential ingredients in any lasting transformation.
You’ll hear them discuss:
How to simplify your nutrition so it supports your goals (and your lifestyle)
Why “good” and “bad” foods are a mindset trap—and what to focus on instead
The importance of systems over willpower
How to find joy and connection in the way you eat, move, and live
Why travel and adventure are vital for a woman’s confidence and energy
Dawn’s approach reminds us that thriving isn’t about restriction—it’s about creating freedom through alignment, systems, and joy.
Key Takeaways
Systems create success. Build structure that supports your goals rather than relying on motivation alone.
Food is freedom. When you learn how to fuel your body, you stop fighting it.
Joy matters. Fun and connection are part of wellness—not extras.
Health is holistic. It’s not just about what you eat, but how you live.
In this episode, Tania sits down with media personality and wellness advocate Toby Tannas to talk about what it really means to feel vibrant, confident, and connected through midlife.
With more than 30 years in television and radio, Toby has spent much of her life in the public eye. But her greatest evolution has come through the journey inward—learning how to balance health, beauty, and mindset in a way that celebrates rather than criticizes who we are as women.
Together, Tania and Toby discuss:
The mindset shift that happens when we stop striving for perfection and start embracing presence
How movement and self-care evolve through different seasons of life The role of confidence and community in staying motivated
How to redefine beauty and aging on your own terms
Why women thrive when they trade comparison for connection
This heart-centered conversation reminds us that midlife isn’t a time to slow down—it’s a time to live with intention, confidence, and joy.
Key Takeaways
Balance is built, not found. Tune into what feels good for your body and honor that daily. Confidence grows with action. Small, consistent choices lead to big shifts in energy and mindset.
Redefine beauty. Let it come from vitality, authenticity, and how you show up for yourself.
Community fuels change. Surround yourself with women who lift and inspire you.
Toby Tannas is a seasoned media personality with over 30 years in television and radio. A lifelong advocate for health and fitness, she’s competed in figure competitions and run everything from 5Ks to half marathons—keeping vitality at the core of her life. Now the founder of LIV Lifestyle, Toby helps women embrace confidence, balance, and self-care through every chapter of midlife.
Restoring Eden
Thursday, November 27, 2025 • Duration 51:54
In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, Tania sits down with Lisa Marie, creator of The Real Deal and a bold voice for truth, awakening, and returning to what really matters. With a background shaped by confronting corruption head-on and a heart deeply rooted in justice and faith, Lisa Marie is on a mission to help people see clearly, discern truth, and reconnect with simplicity.
This episode dives into what it means to wake up spiritually, emotionally, and culturally — and why rebuilding our foundations is no longer optional. Lisa shares the story behind Restoring Eden, the cost of speaking boldly, and the freedom that comes when women lead with conviction, clarity, and courage.
It’s an honest, grounded, deeply human conversation that calls listeners to rise up, take responsibility for their personal transformation, and reconnect with what is real.
Key Takeaways:
Awakening starts with awareness — seeing clearly what’s happening in your life, your community, and your worldview.
Courage is built through action, not theory. Lisa explains how everyday choices shape strength.
Returning to simplicity is essential — faith, family, and truth create stability in uncertain times.
Integrity requires discernment — why women must learn to think critically, question boldly, and trust their inner knowing.
Healing and awakening go hand-in-hand — personal transformation is always the first step to societal transformation.
Your voice matters — especially in a world that benefits from your silence.
We are designed for community, not isolation — and collective change begins with individual responsibility.
About Lisa Marie:
With a sharp eye for corruption, a heart for justice, and a passion for true awakening, Lisa Marie bridges the gap between revelation and action. Her work invites people back to faith, simplicity, and truth — helping them rebuild from the inside out.
Her mission: Restore Eden by empowering people to wake up, stand firm, and reclaim what matters most.
Healing Trauma, Restoring Families
Thursday, November 20, 2025 • Duration 52:26
In this powerful and deeply insightful conversation, Tania sits down with Maria Field, founder of Calm Connections Healing and Education, to explore how emotional healing can change not just our lives — but entire generations.
Maria is a trauma-informed Advanced EFT Practitioner and Emotional Intelligence Coach who helps women and families break free from unhealthy cycles by getting to the root of emotional patterns. Through her mind-body, somatic approach, she teaches how to stop thinking in circles and start feeling your way forward.
Together, Maria and Tania unpack what it means to heal from the inside out — shifting from reactivity and self-judgment to awareness, compassion, and true connection. This episode is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and discover how emotional freedom can transform your health, your family, and your legacy.
Key Takeaways:
Healing starts with awareness. You can’t change what you’re not willing to feel.
Emotions live in the body. True transformation happens when you integrate the mind and nervous system.
Breaking generational cycles begins with self-regulation and emotional literacy.
Parenting through connection creates emotional safety for both children and parents.
You’re not broken — you’re becoming. Healing is a process of remembering your wholeness.
Maria Field is a trauma-informed Advanced EFT Practitioner and Emotional Intelligence Coach, and the founder of Calm Connections Healing and Education. Through her integrative, somatic approach, Maria helps adults and children uncover and release the emotional blocks keeping them stuck. Her work focuses on generational healing, self-transformation, and helping families reconnect at a deeper level — creating lasting change from the inside out.
Cardioversion to PR Workouts
Thursday, November 13, 2025 • Duration 24:17
In this inspiring and heartfelt episode, Tania sits down with Sueann Jones, a health coach and personal trainer with over 20 years of experience helping women thrive through fitness, nutrition, and mindset.
Just two years ago, Sueann found herself facing a cardioversion — a literal jump-start for her heart — after being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. Today, she’s not only off the schedule for any more procedures but has hit new personal records in the gym and feels stronger than ever.
Sueann shares how she rebuilt her strength and confidence from the inside out, and how a grounded, consistent approach to wellness has helped her reclaim her health and energy. Together, she and Tania dive into the connection between movement, mindset, and metabolism — and why true progress always starts with belief in yourself.
You’ll hear them discuss:
How Sueann overcame atrial fibrillation and reclaimed her vitality
The connection between movement, mindset, and metabolism
Why consistency beats intensity when it comes to fitness
Simple ways to stabilize blood sugar and boost energy naturally
How to shift from self-criticism to self-compassion
Why women thrive when they focus on progress — not restriction
Sueann’s story is a powerful reminder that thriving doesn’t happen overnight — it happens one step, one choice, and one healthy habit at a time.
Key Takeaways
Balance starts with awareness. Fuel your body regularly to support hormones and energy.
Move daily. It doesn’t have to be complicated — just consistent.
Mindset drives momentum. Lasting change begins with belief in yourself.
Progress over perfection. Every small win matters.
Connect with Sueann Jones
If you’re ready to ditch the diets and deprivation and finally take back control of your health, hormones, weight and happiness, watch my free video. It’s the perfect next step to fueling your body, igniting your metabolism and your mind, so you can step into midlife with confidence, and thrive.
Because healthy is happy, strong is the new sexy, and the rest of your life truly can be the best of your life.
Hugs, Tania
For daily tips and inspiration, follow Tania on social: FB | IG | YouTube
Thanks for tuning in to the FIT Woman Podcast. Remember, nothing thrives in a deficit — not your body, not your hormones, and not your mindset. You deserve to feel strong, energized, and confident through every stage of life.
If you’re ready to ditch the diets and deprivation and finally take back control of your health, hormones, weight and happiness, watch my free video. It’s the perfect next step to fueling your body, igniting your metabolism and your mind, so you can step into midlife with confidence, and thrive.
Because healthy is happy, strong is the new sexy, and the rest of your life truly can be the best of your life.
Hugs, Tania
For daily tips and inspiration, follow Tania on social: FB | IG | YouTube
Because healthy is happy, strong is the new sexy, and the rest of your life truly can be the best of your life.
Hugs, Tania
For daily tips and inspiration, follow Tania on social: FB |IG|YouTube
Your intuition matters. If something feels off, keep pushing for answers. Your body is speaking to you.
Healing is multifaceted. Emotional support, nervous-system work, and community can be just as important as medical treatment.
Connect with Alexa Anderson
Instagram: • Personal: @alexaranderson • Women’s Health Collective: @healthwellness_collective
Follow along to learn about upcoming events, hear more real conversations, or inquire about speaking opportunities.
About the Guest
Alexa Anderson is an Endo Warrior and co-leader of the Women’s Health Collective, an initiative dedicated to creating safe spaces for women to share, connect, and heal through honest conversation. After navigating her own long and emotional journey with endometriosis and fertility challenges, Alexa felt called to support other women walking similar paths. Her work centers on connection, vulnerability, emotional safety, and building community around women’s health.
Thanks for tuning in to the FIT Woman Podcast. Remember, nothing thrives in a deficit — not your body, not your hormones, and not your mindset. You deserve to feel strong, energized, and confident through every stage of life.
If you’re ready to ditch the diets and deprivation and finally take back control of your health, hormones, weight and happiness, watch my free video. It’s the perfect next step to fueling your body, igniting your metabolism and your mind, so you can step into midlife with confidence, and thrive.
Because healthy is happy, strong is the new sexy, and the rest of your life truly can be the best of your life.
Hugs, Tania
For daily tips and inspiration, follow Tania on social: FB | IG | YouTube
Dawn McGee is a nutrition evangelist, speaker, and coach with over 15 years of experience helping busy women stop dieting and start thriving. Known for her practical, joyful approach to food and fitness, Dawn empowers her clients to build systems that make healthy living second nature. When she’s not coaching or speaking, you’ll find her traveling the world with her husband, savoring local cuisine, and proving that balance and adventure can go hand in hand.
Thanks for tuning in to the FIT Woman Podcast. Remember, nothing thrives in a deficit — not your body, not your hormones, and not your mindset. You deserve to feel strong, energized, and confident through every stage of life.
If you’re ready to ditch the diets and deprivation and finally take back control of your health, hormones, weight and happiness, watch my free video. It’s the perfect next step to fueling your body, igniting your metabolism and your mind, so you can step into midlife with confidence, and thrive.
Because healthy is happy, strong is the new sexy, and the rest of your life truly can be the best of your life.
Hugs, Tania
For daily tips and inspiration, follow Tania on social: FB | IG | YouTube
Thanks for tuning in to the FIT Woman Podcast. Remember, nothing thrives in a deficit — not your body, not your hormones, and not your mindset. You deserve to feel strong, energized, and confident through every stage of life.
If you’re ready to ditch the diets and deprivation and finally take back control of your health, hormones, weight and happiness, watch my free video. It’s the perfect next step to fueling your body, igniting your metabolism and your mind, so you can step into midlife with confidence, and thrive.
Because healthy is happy, strong is the new sexy, and the rest of your life truly can be the best of your life.
Hugs, Tania
For daily tips and inspiration, follow Tania on social: FB | IG | YouTube
Thanks for tuning in to the FIT Woman Podcast. Remember, nothing thrives in a deficit — not your body, not your hormones, and not your mindset. You deserve to feel strong, energized, and confident through every stage of life.
If you’re ready to ditch the diets and deprivation and finally take back control of your health, hormones, weight and happiness, watch my free video. It’s the perfect next step to fueling your body, igniting your metabolism and your mind, so you can step into midlife with confidence, and thrive.
Because healthy is happy, strong is the new sexy, and the rest of your life truly can be the best of your life.
Hugs, Tania
For daily tips and inspiration, follow Tania on social: FB | IG | YouTube
Thanks for tuning in to the FIT Woman Podcast. Remember, nothing thrives in a deficit — not your body, not your hormones, and not your mindset. You deserve to feel strong, energized, and confident through every stage of life.
If you’re ready to ditch the diets and deprivation and finally take back control of your health, hormones, weight and happiness, watch my free video. It’s the perfect next step to fueling your body, igniting your metabolism and your mind, so you can step into midlife with confidence, and thrive.
Because healthy is happy, strong is the new sexy, and the rest of your life truly can be the best of your life.
Hugs, Tania
For daily tips and inspiration, follow Tania on social: FB | IG | YouTube
Sueann Jones is a qualified health coach and personal trainer from New Zealand with over two decades of experience helping people transform their health through fitness, nutrition, and mindset. A mother of three and wife of 31 years, Sueann believes family, faith, and purpose are at the heart of wellness — and that everyone deserves to feel their best, one step at a time.
Thanks for tuning in to the FIT Woman Podcast. Remember, nothing thrives in a deficit — not your body, not your hormones, and not your mindset. You deserve to feel strong, energized, and confident through every stage of life.
If you’re ready to ditch the diets and deprivation and finally take back control of your health, hormones, weight and happiness, watch my free video. It’s the perfect next step to fueling your body, igniting your metabolism and your mind, so you can step into midlife with confidence, and thrive.
Because healthy is happy, strong is the new sexy, and the rest of your life truly can be the best of your life!
Hugs, Tania
For daily tips and inspiration, follow Tania on social: FB | IG | YouTube
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