In this episode, Melissa welcomes guest Dustin Baker to discuss health, fitness, and the importance of simple, effective strategies for human optimization. Dustin shares insights on human growth hormone (HGH), its role in the body, and the controversies surrounding synthetic options. Dustin introduces his company and their focus on a growth hormone alternative. 

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In this episode, Melissa and Dr. Fitz explore personal care for healthy living. They chat about skincare treatments, weight loss medications, protein, the joys and duties of having pets, the journey to building connections with others, and the rewards of giving back to your community. 

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In this episode, Melissa interviews Ali Sempek, a wellness coach who specializes in empowering women to overcome diet culture and embrace self-acceptance. They discuss the negative impact of societal beauty standards and the importance of a healthy mindset for developing self-love and confidence. The conversation also covers the need for a balanced approach to wellness that includes mental, emotional, and physical health by setting boundaries and taking small, consistent steps towards sustainable lifestyle changes.

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In this episode, Melissa and Dr. Fitz talk about changing up your routine and ditching old habits. They share some smart moves for making new, good-for-you habits stick and discuss swapping out the not-so-great stuff for the good stuff, finding fun in the mix, and how your habits can really shape your health. 

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In this quick episode, Melissa dives into how we can look at health and fitness wins without being tied down to what the scale says. She gets real about how weight can mess with our heads and dishes out three solid strategies to keep tabs on your gains. Melissa's all about seeing the big picture, celebrating both muscle gains and fat loss. 

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In this episode, Dr. Fitz is back for part two to discuss weight loss medications. She answers listener questions about hormone balance, long-term use, and compares different appetite suppressants. She advises on personalized dosing, tapering off the medication, and advocates for gradual weight loss. She clarifies who qualifies for weight loss drugs, debunks slow digestion myths, and talks about sustaining weight loss long-term.

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In this episode, Melissa and Dr. Fitz dig into a range of topics centered around well-being and lifestyle. They touch on our environments, sun protection and skincare routines, growing a business, functional fitness and preserving muscle as we age, what affects our energy, non-exercise activities, and health studies. They also talk about the advantages of practicing patience and the rewards of lifelong learning.

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In this solo episode, Dr. Fitz chats about Ozempic, Wegovy & Semaglutide and their role in weight management. Dr. Fitz stresses the importance of using the medication properly and talks about how these medications are not a fix-all solution. She encourages listeners to set achievable goals, monitor their progress, and have a clear understanding of how the medication works to avoid becoming overly reliant on it to support a healthy weight loss journey.

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In this episode, Melissa interviews Leslie Danford, entrepreneur and founder of Vitaminis, a health and wellness product designed to provide essential nutrients conveniently. Leslie shares her background, the inspiration behind creating her product, and the importance of supplementation for immune support and gut health. The two touch on the importance of preventive health and the long-term benefits of consistent nutrient intake.

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In her first solo episode of the Made Fitz Show, Dr. Lauren shares her personal and professional journey in health and fitness. She recounts her early passion for dance, her medical career, and her transition to entrepreneurship, emphasizing her commitment to helping others achieve health and wellness. Dr. Fitzgerald discusses the challenges she faced and how she overcame them to establish her holistic wellness business. She highlights the importance of living with purpose, embracing change, and the role of faith in her success.

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Welcome to the very first “Monday Banter” episode with Melissa and Dr. Lauren as they dive into a variety of different topics. This week, they have a heart-to-heart about our social feeds, endless scrolling, and the power of keeping it positive online. They hash out why we should think twice before jumping on the online bandwagon, plus, what growing up with all this tech might mean for kiddos. They also swap stories about documentaries, a Bob Marley flick, adventures in Japan, and what’s up with Taylor Swift and Beyonce.

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