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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 Wright, BSc, a women’s fitness specialist with over 15 years of experience and joining him is, Dr. Suzanne Rutherford, MD, a practicing physician with an undergraduate degree in nutritional sciences. You’d be hard pressed to find two experts more passionate about empowering women physicians to live life to the fullest through prioritizing health and fitness. Suzanne & Jake have dedicated the past 6 years transforming the lives of 100s of women in medicine such as yourself. Their passion for inspiring physicians shines through every episode, sharing stories, insights, expert advice, and providing actionable steps to prioritize yourself guilt-free. So, if you're a busy woman physician ready to break free from the constraints of guilt, elevate your health, and become the best version of yourself, join Jake and Suzanne on The Fit Physician podcast. They're not just coaches; they're your partners in this transformative journey towards a life where you thrive, unapologetically. Dr. Suzanne Rutherford, MD (Instagram: @slmmd1976) Search the globe and it will be hard to find someone more dedicated to women physicians health & well-being than Suzanne. A practicing physician, Suzanne combines her medical expertise with a foundation in nutritional sciences from her undergraduate studies. Her passion lies in evidence-based nutrition and empowering fellow women physicians to embrace strength, health, and confidence in their own skin. Suzanne doesn’t just talk the talk. After completing medical school and welcoming her second child into the world, she found herself facing personal health and fitness challenges that left her feeling like a stranger within her own body. Determined to make a change, Suzanne rekindled her knowledge of nutrition while introducing strength training into her weekly routine. The result? She lost over 30 lbs, has kept it off, and feels better in her 40s than she did in her 20s! Now she spends the better part of her professional career helping other busy women physicians to achieve similar life-altering results. Jake Wright, BSc (Instagram: @thefitphysiciancoach Facebook: Jake Wright Facebook page: The Fit Physician Coach) Meet Jake, also known as The Fit Physician Coach. Jake’s experience includes a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology, over 15+ years as a women's fitness specialist, along with several advanced certifications in strength and condition, nutrition, and joint health. For the past 6 years and counting, Jake has spent his career dedicated to inspiring busy women physicians to overcome barriers with time, energy, and the demands of their profession, to build a sustainable fitness routine that delivers life-changing results. What separates Jake from the pack is not his education or his experience but his compassion. Jake's gift is guiding women to discover strength they never thought possible. In turn, helping them to build confidence in the gym, in their bodies, and in every other aspect of their life.

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Ep. 115: From Chronic Pain to Stronger Than Ever: One Doctor's Incredible Comeback

2026/10/19

For Dr. Anna Donovan, a busy neonatologist and mom of two, chronic hip pain made everyday activities difficult. Between 100-hour work weeks, motherhood, and ongoing injuries, finding a way to get stronger felt nearly impossible and she worried about her future health and quality of life. Then she found The Fit Physician Coaching. In this episode, Dr. Suzanne Rutherford and Coach Mitch Luck share how Anna went from struggling to grocery shop to walking 10 km a day with her daughter. Discovering how personalized strength training helped her overcome setbacks, rebuild confidence, and get back to living life to the fullest. -- 💪 Click here to learn more about The Fit Physician Coaching Mentioned in this episode: July 2026 C2A Midroll

Ep. 114: Why Your Body Changes in Midlife & What to Do About It

2026/10/12

Midlife weight gain is often reduced to one simple message: eat less and move more... But for many women, there’s much more to the story. In this episode, Dr. Suzanne Rutherford explores the often-overlooked factors that can impact body composition in midlife, including sleep, stress, changing family roles, aging parents, work demands, and simply having too much on your plate If midlife weight gain has left you wondering “What am I doing wrong?”, this episode will help you look beyond the usual advice, identify what may actually be impacting you, and decide what to focus on first. -- 💪 Click here to learn more about The Fit Physician Coaching Mentioned in this episode: July 2026 C2A Midroll

Ep. 113: The Woman Doctor’s Playbook: Building Healthy Habits That Finally Last

2026/10/05

You already know what you should be doing for your health. But somewhere between patients, call weeks, kids, travel, and taking care of everyone else, your own health keeps getting pushed to the bottom of the list. You start, life gets busy, you fall off, and eventually you find yourself right back where you started. In this episode, Jake and Suzanne share a different way forward: stop trying to change everything at once and start building a foundation that can actually survive your life. You’ll learn how to break the start-stop cycle, take some of the mental load off your plate, and build strength, nutrition, and health habits that finally stick, so you can feel like yourself again and stay strong and capable for the decades ahead. -- 💪 Click here to learn more about The Fit Physician Coaching Mentioned in this episode: July 2026 C2A Midroll

Ep. 112: Science Snack: The Surprising Role of Exercise in Dementia & MCI

2026/09/28

In this Science Snack, Dr. Suzanne Rutherford explores what the evidence says about exercise, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and dementia. She breaks down why some of the popular claims around exercise and dementia prevention aren’t as clear-cut as they seem, and where the research is much more promising. We explore the evidence supporting exercise for people with MCI, including the roles of cardiovascular and resistance training, how much exercise appears to be beneficial, and the important limitations of what exercise can and cannot do. -- 👉 Click Here For Studies Referenced Mentioned in this episode: July 2026 C2A Midroll

Ep. 111: The Why Behind 500+ Women Physician Lives Transformed

2026/09/21

In this episode, Jake and Suzanne take you behind the scenes of The Fit Physician and share the story of how it all began. What started with Suzanne struggling to fit fitness into the realities of life as a busy physician and mom eventually became a mission to help women physicians build strength, prioritize their health, and feel their best without their lives having to revolve around fitness. 500+ women physicians later, that mission has only grown. Jake and Suzanne reflect on how their “why” has evolved, the ripple effect that prioritizing your health can have on every area of your life, and why providing women with evidence-based information they can genuinely trust matters more than ever. -- 💪 Click here to learn more about The Fit Physician Coaching Mentioned in this episode: July 2026 C2A Midroll

Ep. 110: Closing Canada's Women's Health Gap: From Research to Real Change with Amy Flood

2026/09/14

Amy Flood, Executive Director of Women’s Health Collective Canada, joins us to unpack the current state of women’s health in Canada and why the gaps in research, funding, and care are much bigger than many of us realize. From women receiving just a fraction of public health research funding to Canada’s surprising global ranking in women’s health, Amy talks about a problem that impacts women, families, workplaces, and our healthcare system. We also explore the economic case for investing in women’s health, including the estimated $37 billion annual opportunity for Canada, and the work Amy and Women’s Health Collective Canada are doing to turn awareness into action. It’s an eye-opening conversation about where we are today, why these gaps still exist, and what needs to change to create a healthier future for women in Canada. 👉 Click here to learn more about the Women’s Health Collective Canada Mentioned in this episode: July 2026 C2A Midroll

Ep. 109: Science Snack: Can 2 Minutes of Exercise Improve Your Health?

2026/09/07

In this Science Snack, Suzanne takes a closer look at the growing trend of “exercise snacks,” short bursts of movement performed throughout the day. She breaks down a recent 2026 meta-analysis of 21 randomized controlled trials to find out whether a minute or two of exercise at a time can actually make a meaningful difference to your health and fitness. What does the research show, how hard do these exercise snacks need to be, and can they help when you simply don’t have time for a full workout? Suzanne breaks down the evidence and shares practical ways busy women physicians can incorporate exercise snacks into even the busiest days. -- 💪 Click here to learn more about The Fit Physician Coaching Mentioned in this episode: July 2026 C2A Midroll

Ep. 108: What To Know About The Peptide Boom: Separating the Science From the Hype with Dr. Leigh Baxt, PhD

2026/08/31

Wellness peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500 are exploding in popularity, with bold claims around recovery, longevity, and performance. But how much of that promise is actually backed by human data? In this episode, we sit down with drug development expert Dr. Leigh Baxt to separate what we know from what we still don't. Leigh takes us behind the scenes of how therapeutics actually move from promising science to approved medicine, and why that process matters when evaluating today's peptide boom. We unpack the gaps in research, potential risks, gray-market sourcing, and what physicians should know when patients come asking about wellness peptides. -- 📲 Click here to follow Dr. Leigh Baxt on Instagram 💪 Click here to learn more about The Fit Physician Coaching Mentioned in this episode: July 2026 C2A Midroll

Ep. 107: Real Physicians, Real Results: Jade's Journey to Strength, Confidence & Food Freedom

2026/08/24

In this episode we sit down with Fit Physician member Jade. Just a few months ago, when she first came to us, she was a busy rural family physician, mom of two, and longtime runner who loved exercise, but struggled to find the right structure for her strength training and nutrition. She wanted to get stronger, fuel her body better, and move away from the perfectionism and all-or-nothing thinking that had shaped her relationship with food. Today, Jade is stronger and more confident than ever, from comfortably using a squat rack to carrying her 70-pound daughter to bed and training for her first half marathon since having kids. In this episode, we sit down with Jade and her coach Dan to unpack her transformation, what finally clicked, and how she's built an approach to fitness and nutrition that works with her incredibly busy life. -- 💪 Click here to learn more about The Fit Physician Coaching Mentioned in this episode: July 2026 C2A Midroll

Ep. 106: Science Snack: Can High-Intensity Resistance Training Safe & Effective For Postmenopausal Women With Low Bone Density?

2026/08/17

Can women with low bone density safely lift heavy weights, and could doing so actually help protect their bones? In this Science Snack, Jake and Suzanne review the **LIFTMOR study**, a randomized controlled trial examining high-intensity resistance and impact training in postmenopausal women with low bone mineral density. They break down how the study was conducted, what researchers found, and the important limitations to consider before applying the results. They also discuss what this research could mean for women with osteopenia or osteoporosis and how to approach progressive strength training safely. -- 💪 Click here to learn more about The Fit Physician Coaching Mentioned in this episode: July 2026 C2A Midroll

Ep. 105: The Power of “I Don’t Know”: Kira Young’s Incredible Story of Hope, Resilience & Belief

2026/08/10

What happens when a healthy 15-year-old athlete suffers a seemingly minor injury that turns into years of medical uncertainty? In this episode, we sit down with Kira Young and her mother, Dr. Sarah Cook, to hear Kira's incredible journey from a small ski injury to multiple hospitalizations, the ICU, and eventually a diagnosis of a rare autoinflammatory disease. We explore what Kira's experience can teach all of us about listening to patients, sitting with uncertainty, and sometimes having the courage to simply say, "I don't know." We also hear how Kira held onto hope through some of her darkest days and ultimately returned to sport, culminating in an incredible 1,600 km bike ride retracing the journey she once travelled for medical care. It's a powerful conversation about hope, resilience, and belief. -- Click here to donate to Cassie & Friends on Kira's behalf Mentioned in this episode: July 2026 C2A Midroll

Ep. 104: The Fit Physician Podcast: Top 100

2026/08/03

We can't believe we've reached 100 episodes! To celebrate this milestone, we're sharing five of our favorite clips from some of our most-listened-to episodes. Thank you for all the love and support. We couldn't have done it without you, and we're just getting started! -- 💪 Click here to learn more about The Fit Physician Coaching Mentioned in this episode: July 2026 C2A Midroll

Ep. 103: The Portfolio Diet Explained: A Better Way to Lower Cholesterol

2026/07/27

Could your diet lower your LDL cholesterol almost as effectively as medication in some cases? In this solo episode, Dr. Suzanne Rutherford explores the science behind the Portfolio Diet, an evidence-based nutrition strategy shown to significantly reduce LDL cholesterol. She explains the five key pillars of the diet, the unique science behind why it works, and when it may be the right choice compared with other well-known dietary patterns like the Mediterranean and DASH diets. Whether you're a woman navigating midlife or a clinician looking to better support your patients, this episode will give you practical, research-backed strategies to improve heart health through nutrition. -- 💪 Click here to learn more about The Fit Physician Coaching Mentioned in this episode: July 2026 C2A Midroll

Ep. 102: In the Age of AI: How to Spot What's Real and What's Fake with Jeremy Carrasco

2026/07/20

Artificial intelligence is changing the internet faster than most of us can keep up. From fake before-and-after photos to AI-generated health influencers, it's becoming harder to know what information (and who) you can trust. In this episode, we sit down with AI literacy expert Jeremy Carrasco to explore how AI is reshaping the way we consume health information. We discuss the rise of AI-generated misinformation, why "seeing is believing" no longer applies, and practical strategies to help you become a more informed consumer while guiding your patients through an increasingly complex digital world. -- 📲 Click here to follow Jeremy on Instagram 💪 Click here to learn more about The Fit Physician Coaching Mentioned in this episode: July 2026 C2A Midroll

Ep. 101: A Psychiatrist's Guide to Women's Health with Dr. Bev Young

2026/07/13

Anxiety, depression, irritability, panic attacks—how do you know what's a normal part of perimenopause, what hormone therapy can help with, and when it may be time to seek additional mental health support? In this episode, psychiatrist Dr. Bev Young joins us to unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in women's health. We discuss the difference between hormonal changes and mood disorders, when antidepressants may be appropriate, the role of therapy, lifestyle strategies that support mental health, and how partners and healthcare providers can better support women through midlife. -- ➡️ Click here to visit https://www.betterbria.com/ ➡️ Click here to visit www.thefitphysician.com Mentioned in this episode: July 2026 C2A Midroll