The Macro Lounge Podcast

Episode 24: Dr Susan Baxter, PHD on Bodybuilding, Burnout and Building Systems


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Dr Susan Baxter, PhD in movement science, award winning educator, former bikini competitor, global presenter and founder of the AHA Method, joins Chris and Rachel for a deep dive into the worlds of bodybuilding, coaching, business systems and longevity.

In this episode we cover:
πŸ‘‰ Susan’s wild origin story from Highlanders TV host to national stage winner
πŸ‘‰ How competing shaped her discipline, resilience and academic career
πŸ‘‰ Why so many PTs struggle with skill set and structure
πŸ‘‰ The rise of wellness and recovery and what gyms are getting wrong
πŸ‘‰ Identity loss after competing and how to transition without blowing up your life
πŸ‘‰ How bodybuilding systems can improve every part of your world


Susan also shares her best gym horror stories, her favourite movement pattern, and why she once ended up on a newspaper cover in a bikini she regretted immediately.


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Website: https://www.drsuzsquad.com/

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The Macro Lounge PodcastBy Chris Bold and Rachel Mead