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The Fit Physician

by 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 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.

Latest episodes

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

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 injur

Oct 19
37 min

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

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 Ru

Oct 12
36 min

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

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 kee

Oct 5
32 min

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

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 t

Sep 28
21 min

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

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 fit

Sep 21
38 min

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

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,

Sep 14
37 min

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

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 rec

Sep 7
14 min

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

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 actua

Aug 31
52 min

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

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 longt

Aug 24
40 min

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

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 **LIFT

Aug 17
22 min

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

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 Youn

Aug 10
42 min

Ep. 104: The Fit Physician Podcast: Top 100

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 f

Aug 3
28 min

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

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 th

Jul 27
17 min

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

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 h

Jul 20
47 min

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

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 see

Jul 13
53 min

Ep. 100: Advocating For This One Simple Change That Could Transform Physician Wellness

Exercise is one of the most powerful tools we have to reduce burnout, improve our health, and help us show up at our best. For many healthcare workers, the biggest barrie

Jul 6
26 min

Ep. 99: The Science of Making Healthy Habits Stick for High-Achieving Women Physicians

Healthy habits aren't built through willpower, they're built through understanding how your brain works. In this episode, we sit down with behavior change expert Katie Fa

Jun 29
1 h 02 min

Ep. 98: Running for Mom: The Unexpected Gift I Found While Training for a Half Marathon

In this episode, Suzanne reflects on her recent experience completing a half marathon at nearly 50 years old—an accomplishment she never expected to pursue again after sw

Jun 22
27 min

Ep. 97: Your Most Pressing Nutrition Questions Answered: Summer Goals, Removing Guilt, Making Lasting Progress

In this episode of The Fit Physician Podcast, we answer some of the most common nutrition questions about challenges we hear from women physicians trying to improve their

Jun 15
29 min

Ep. 96: It’s Never Too Late: The Incredible Story Of How Joan McDonald Transformed Her Health at 70

At 70 years old, Joan McDonald was facing high blood pressure, declining health, and the very real possibility of losing her independence. What started as a tough convers

Jun 8
49 min