On this episode of the Fit Mother Project Podcast, Episode 176, Dr. Anthony sits down with Fit Mother member Selene Connolly, a 59-year-old mom, “Lolly” (grandma), wife of 37 years, and director of engineering who completely rebuilt her health, hope, and strength in her late 50s. After a devastating foot injury, the stress of COVID, nightly wine, and feeling too weak to even carry a laundry basket or open a jar, Selene had quietly lost faith that she could ever really come back.

In this powerful conversation, you’ll hear how Selene lost about 40 pounds in about five months and has maintained that loss for over a year, how she moved from feeling like a “fraud” inside the program to becoming a true leader in the Fit Mother community, and how she helped create in-person sisterhood meetups and hiking trips around the country. You’ll also hear her simple but profound routines: early-morning mindset work, short but consistent workouts, grounding and breath breaks during a demanding workday, and evenings spent learning new things instead of zoning out in front of the TV.

Selene and Dr. Anthony dive into facing limiting beliefs, changing the inner voice, using labs and body composition data to truly “own” your health, and why encouragement is literally “breathing courage into others.” If you’re a busy woman over 40 who’s ever felt stuck, alone, or like you “don’t belong” in fitness spaces, Selene’s story will show you how small daily choices, community, and authenticity can completely change the trajectory of your life.

• 40 pounds lost in 5 months and kept off long-term
• Recovering from a serious foot tendon injury and lost confidence
• Moving from wine and TV nights to morning rituals and movement
• Why the first program version didn’t “fit” and what finally clicked
• Using the new follow-along workouts as a catalyst for change
• Creating real-life sisterhood: hikes, coffee dates, and book club
• Letting go of old clothes, old identities, and old limitations
• Small daily habits instead of chasing perfect checklists
• Rewriting limiting beliefs with a simple “two-column” exercise
• Building a life of adventure, learning, and vibrant grandmotherhood

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• Belize Service Trip — June 6-12, 2026. For information: www.fitfatherproject.com/belize

Foundations is a simple, sustainable, and specific weight loss program designed especially for busy women over 40. With short metabolic training workouts, an easy-to-follow meal plan, and an accountability team there for you every step of the way, Foundations can help you lose weight, regain energy and vitality, and live life to the fullest.

In Episode 175 of the Fit Mother Project Podcast, Dr. A talks with neuroscientist and MitoQ Chief Science Officer Dr. Siobhan Mitchell about one of the most powerful — and overlooked — drivers of women’s health after 40: mitochondrial function. She shares how her grandmother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis inspired her career and why the latest science points to mitochondria, oxidative stress, and “inflammaging” as core players in memory, energy, and healthy aging.

You’ll learn how exercise, smart intervals, fasting, MCT oils, CoQ10, vitamin C, and mitochondrial-targeted antioxidants like MitoQ can help your cells produce cleaner energy, recover faster, and better protect your brain, heart, and muscles. Dr. Mitchell also breaks down what human studies actually show about MitoQ and other mitochondrial supports like PQQ, NAC, and NAD boosters.

If you’re a busy mom or midlife woman who wants steady energy, clearer thinking, and stronger training results without burning out your system, this conversation will give you a science-backed roadmap.

• Mitochondria = powerhouses and “CEOs” of the cell
• Oxidative stress & “inflammaging” drive faster aging
• Balance matters: not too much, not too little mitochondrial activity
• Exercise (especially intervals) trains mitochondrial resilience
• Fasting & ketones trigger autophagy and longevity pathways
• MCTs (especially C8/C10) support ketones and brain function
• CoQ10 is essential but poorly delivered into mitochondria via standard supplements
• MitoQ = mitochondria-targeted CoQ10 derivative with human data
• Studies: better power output, recovery, and less exercise-induced DNA damage
• Vitamin C, magnesium, B12 often need supplement support with age
• NAC, PQQ, NAD boosters, and urolithin A: promising but mixed data
• No magic bullets: stack smart supplements on top of fundamentals

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Dr. Siobhan Mitchell, PhD is the chief scientific officer of MitoQ with over 25 years of research experience in how nutrition impacts brain aging, metabolic health, and longevity. She completed her PhD at SUNY Albany and a post-doctoral fellowship on brain aging at University of Washington.

Siobhan held roles at the three largest food companies in the world (Unilever, Nestle and Pepsico), leading trials in Europe, North America and Asia, which investigated the effects of nutrition on cognitive decline, mood and performance. Additionally she was senior director at Noom, where she directed a team...

At Fit Father Fit Mother LIVE in Phoenix, something powerful happened that goes way beyond workouts and perfect plates. In Episode 174, Dr. Anthony sits down with long-time Fit Father member Zebb Seabrook and Fit Father/Fit Mother couple Brian and Renee Davis to unpack what it actually felt like to step out of the app and into a room full of people living this mission. They share how the event helped them break through plateaus, reconnect with their deeper “why,” and experience the kind of community you can only feel when you’re sweating, learning, and laughing side-by-side.

You’ll hear how Zebb almost talked himself out of going (even after buying his ticket), why Brian and Renee now see LIVE as a turning point for their whole family, and the surprising shifts they made in their routines when they got home. From mindset breakthroughs and cold plunges to late-night conversations and new lifelong friendships, this conversation gives you a real glimpse into what LIVE is all about—without spoiling the magic. If you’ve ever wondered whether an in-person event is worth the time, travel, and money, this episode will help you decide.

• Immersion breaks mental plateaus
• In-person community accelerates growth
• VIP lunches deepen access & learning
• Couples can transform together
• Resort environment supports healthy fun
• Mindset tools ripple to families
• Generational impact of parent habits
• Early commitment creates powerful momentum

Come experience the hugs, the breakthroughs, the community, and the kind of weekend your future self (and your children) will thank you for.

👉 Learn more and reserve your spot here

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Alitura makes 100% natural, toxin-free products with ingredients like grass-fed colostrum, CoQ10, and plant stem cells. Visit https://alitura.com/ and use FITFAMILY at checkout for 10% off your first order.

• Sedona Retreats — Fit Mother Retreat March 2026. Fit Father Retreat April 2026.
• Belize Service Trip — June 6-12, 2026. For information: www.fitfatherproject.com/belize

Foundations is a simple, sustainable, and specific weight loss program designed especially for busy women over 40. With short metabolic training workouts, an easy-to-follow meal plan, and an accountability team there for you every step of the way, Foundations can help you lose weight, regain energy and vitality, and live life to the fullest.