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The Fit Physician

Jake Wright & Dr. Suzanne Rutherford

Are you a busy woman in medicine looking to take your fitness and nutrition to the next level to thrive in all aspects of your life? Look no further! Welcome to The Fit Physician podcast. As women in medicine, it’s your nature to care for others, often at the expense of your own physical and mental well-being. This can go on for months, even years. It’s time to put an end to this narrative, for all women physicians! And it starts now, with you, and The Fit Physician podcast! Hosted by Jake

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Ep. 85: Troubleshooting Fitness for Busy Women in...

The Fit Physician ·

2026/03/23

In this episode, Coach Jake dives into some of the most important questions busy women physicians are asking right now—from where to start as a beginner, to how to stay consistent through travel, injuries, and unpredictable schedules. Drawing from years of coaching experience, he breaks down what actually drives results (and what doesn’t), including the importance of simple, structured strength training, progressive overload, and aligning your workouts with your real life—not your “ideal” week.From

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39:54

Ep. 84: My Top Strategies To Make Fitness and...

The Fit Physician ·

2026/03/16

For the woman physician who feels like she's constantly being pulled in a million different directions. In this episode, Suzanne gets real about what consistency actually looks like inside a physician's life, the mindset shifts that changed everything, how to ditch perfectionism, her approach to nutrition without spending Sunday doing full meal prep, and other tools that have helped hundreds of Fit Physicians ditch the food noise for good.This episode is full of real world strategies that has

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Ep. 83: Menopause, Medicine, and the Misinformation...

The Fit Physician ·

2026/03/09

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jen Gunter — OBGYN, bestselling author of The Vagina Bible, The Menopause Manifesto, and Blood, and one of the most trusted voices in evidence-based women's health. We dive into the misinformation crisis that's reshaping how women navigate menopause, from hormone balancing and compounded hormones to estrogen on the face, testosterone hype, and the wild west of supplements.Dr. Gunter breaks down where the evidence actually stands on MHT and brain health,

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55:47

Ep. 82: 36 Years Studying Physician Well-Being:...

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2026/03/02

In this episode of the Fit Physician Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Mamta Gautam, psychiatrist, speaker, and founder of PeakMD, to explore the realities of physician burnout, moral injury, and the hidden cost of caregiving in medicine. With over 35 years of experience supporting doctors, Dr. Gautam shares why none of us are immune to the pressures of practicing medicine. From the “mental health continuum” to the cultural stigma around seeking help, this conversation is both validating and deeply

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45:38

Ep. 81: Part 2: Sleep Is A Skill With Mollie Eastman

The Fit Physician ·

2026/02/23

In Part 2 of this Fit Physician Podcast series, Suzanne and Jake continue their conversation with sleep coach and Sleep Is A Skill host Mollie Eastman, shifting from “why sleep matters” to what actually moves the needle—without making sleep feel overwhelming, expensive, or perfectionistic. Mollie breaks down the different “buckets” of sleep issues (optimization vs. insomnia/sleep anxiety), shares the most practical starting points for real people (sleep diary, wearables, CGMs, and why sleep testing

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Ep. 80: Part 1: Sleep Is A Skill With Mollie Eastman

The Fit Physician ·

2026/02/16

In Part 1 of this two-part Fit Physician Podcast series, Suzanne & Jake sit down with sleep coach and Sleep Is A Skill host Mollie Eastman to explore why sleep is often the missing pillar in health and performance — especially for busy, high-achieving women physicians. Mollie shares her personal journey through insomnia, the cultural normalization of burnout in medicine, and how sleep acts as a powerful barometer for stress, energy, and overall wellbeing. The conversation highlights common sleep

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32:32

Ep. 79: Real Physicians, Real Results: How Lynne Went...

The Fit Physician ·

2026/02/09

In this episode of The Fit Physician Podcast, Jake sits down with Dr. Lynn C to share her transformation journey through strength training, empowered eating, and community support. From feeling completely stuck, low on energy, and frustrated by programs that didn’t fit her life as a busy physician and mom, Lynn walks listeners through how consistent three-day-per-week workouts, flexible coaching, and gradual mindset shifts helped her build remarkable strength, lose 50 pounds, and regain confidence

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23:23

Ep. 78: The Physician’s Travel Playbook: How to Enjoy...

The Fit Physician ·

2026/02/03

In this episode, Suzanne shares a refreshingly realistic approach to travel, vacations, and staying grounded in your health without sacrificing joy. She breaks down how to approach fitness, nutrition, and mindset while traveling—whether for work or rest—through the lens of sustainability, self-compassion, and long-term consistency. She offers practical, physician-proof strategies for staying energized on the road, enjoying food without guilt, and most importantly, mastering the “comeback” after

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Ep. 77: Hard Pass vs. Hall Of Fame: Most Hated and...

The Fit Physician ·

2026/01/26

After 20+ years coaching busy women physicians, Jake pulls back the curtain on exercise programming and shares a no-BS breakdown of five popular exercises he’ll never use—and five he almost always programs for strength, longevity, and real-world confidence. In this episode, you’ll learn why some “hardcore” movements come with more risk than reward, how trendy exercises can quietly derail progress, and which fundamentals consistently deliver results without wrecking your body. If you’ve ever wondered

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43:27

Ep. 76: What’s In vs. What’s Out: How to Level Up...

The Fit Physician ·

2026/01/19

Every year, we’re promised a new shortcut to health. A new supplement. A new rule. A new device that claims to change everything. And yet, most people feel more confused, more guilty, and further away from real results than ever. In this episode, Dr. Suzanne Rutherford and Jake Wright cut through the chaos of the modern wellness industry and explain why the obsession with optimisation is quietly sabotaging your health. From vibration plates and hormone hype to overthinking nutrition, cardio, and

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24:36

Ep. 75: How To Build Strength & Muscle Like Never...

The Fit Physician ·

2026/01/12

In this episode of the Fit Physician Podcast, Jake breaks down how busy women physicians can build real, lasting strength—the Fit Physician way. Drawing from a live workshop, he explains why strength training is one of the most powerful investments you can make not just for fat loss or confidence today, but for bone density, longevity, resilience, and quality of life for decades to come. You’ll learn the biggest mistakes that hold women back, why “exercise” isn’t the same as training, how

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Ep. 74: Stronger Backs, Stronger Lives: Pain,...

The Fit Physician ·

2026/01/05

In this powerful masterclass episode, world-renowned spine biomechanist Dr. Stuart McGill joins Jake and Dr. Suzanne to break down how the spine truly works, why most back pain isn’t “mysterious,” and how understanding tissue tolerance, load management, movement patterns, and assessment can completely change outcomes for patients and clinicians alike. He explains common injury mechanisms, why activities like heavy deadlifting can both build strength or create damage depending on context, how to

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52:29

Ep. 73: GLP-1 Medications Explained: Evidence, Side...

The Fit Physician ·

2025/12/22

Get ready for one of the most insightful conversations we’ve ever had on The Fit Physician Podcast. We’re joined by Dr. Spencer Nadolsky—one of the most trusted, respected, and sought-after voices in obesity and metabolic medicine—where he deep dives into all things GLP-1 medications: what they do, who they help, and what’s hype. Spencer talks about the evidence and why these drugs have become so popular, the brain-level impact on “food noise,” why they are changing the way we understand obesity as

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47:12

Ep. 72: The Busy Woman Physician’s Holiday Guide:...

The Fit Physician ·

2025/12/15

The holidays are meant to be joyful—but for many busy women physicians, they also bring stress, overwhelm, food guilt, and totally derailed fitness routines. In this special holiday edition of The Fit Physician Podcast, Jake Wright and Dr. Suzanne Rutherford break down how to stay healthy, present, and grounded through the busiest season of the year—without perfectionism or burnout. You’ll learn practical strategies for navigating holiday eating, social events, alcohol, hospital snack traps, and

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Ep. 71: Exploring Your Unbottled Potential:...

The Fit Physician ·

2025/12/08

In this episode, we sit down with alcohol-free lifestyle coach and author Amanda Kuda for a deeply honest conversation about the “gray area” of drinking so many high-achieving women silently navigate. Amanda shares her journey to becoming alcohol-free, the subtle signs alcohol may be pulling you away from your clarity, confidence, and potential, and the surprising ways removing it can transform your emotional resilience, health, and self-trust. Together, they explore identity, values, social

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Ep. 70: Your Guide to Better Evidence: Making Sense...

The Fit Physician ·

2025/12/01

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Katie Suleta—an epidemiologist and science communicator—to tackle the growing wave of health misinformation facing today’s physicians. From predatory journals and supplement loopholes to influencer “experts” and unregulated health coaching, Katie breaks down how to separate credible science from cleverly marketed noise. We dive into real-world examples, red flags to watch for, and practical strategies to help physicians confidently guide patients in an era where

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Ep. 69: Unlocking Your Fit Physician Identity: Build...

The Fit Physician ·

2025/11/24

In this episode, Jake walks you through a powerful exercise we use with every new member—Unlocking Your Fit Physician Identity. Discover how to visualize your future self, define the habits that will get you there, and create the confidence, strength, and lifestyle you want as a busy woman in medicine. Download the workbook and follow along!--Click here to download the workbook

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Ep. 68: Ask Me Anything: Fall Retreat Live Q&A

The Fit Physician ·

2025/11/17

This episode features a live recording from our Fall Fitness Retreat, with the most pressing questions about health & fitness asked from fellow busy women physician attendees— such as how quickly to expect fat loss, tracking without obsessing, what to do when you hit a plateau, the truth on protein powders, collagen, and cycle-syncing, plus practical fixes for grip strength and more. It’s evidence made simple, mindset made doable, and dozens of “use this today” takeaways for your own health

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Ep. 67: Bone Density 101: What Every Woman Physician...

The Fit Physician ·

2025/11/10

In this episode of The Fit Physician Podcast, Coach Jake and Dr. Suzanne Rutherford dive into the evidence-based lifestyle interventions that protect and optimize bone health—especially for women in midlife and beyond. Drawing from discussions at their recent women’s wellness retreat, they explore how strength training, nutrition, and mindset can profoundly influence longevity, independence, and quality of life. Suzanne breaks down the real statistics behind osteoporosis and the key exercise and

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Ep. 66: Clickbait or Concern? The Real Story on Lead...

The Fit Physician ·

2025/11/03

In episode, Suzanne breaks down the recent headlines claiming that most protein powders contain dangerously high levels of lead. She explains where the misleading information came from, what the research actually shows, and why you can breathe easy if you consume protein supplements — especially when choosing reputable, third-party tested brands. Tune in for peace of mind and practical guidance you can trust.--If you're a high-achieving women doctor who is stuck and struggling with fitness,

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