The CrossFit Podcast

Health Advice From The Fittest Doc


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Dr. Nick (aka The Fittest Doc) joins Jocelyn Rylee to unpack how CrossFit shaped his approach to medicine. They dig into lifestyle versus pharmaceuticals, the role of identity in lasting change, and why doctors need to prioritize their own health.

Topics Covered

  • How CrossFit reshaped Dr. Nick’s discipline and medical practice
  • Lifestyle-first vs. pharma-first approaches to chronic disease
  • Performance as a predictor of future health
  • Building credibility: Should doctors practice what they preach?
  • The role of affiliates in bridging healthcare and community
  • Resources Mentioned

    • CrossFit for Health Summit
    • Dr. Nick’s Website
    • Community Highlight

      The Phoenix is built on one idea: recovery is stronger in community.

      Since 2006, they’ve reached nearly a million people impacted by substance use and mental health challenges — and CrossFit has become their most popular program. More than 100,000 people have found sobriety and support through Phoenix CrossFit classes, with 83% staying sober beyond the three-month mark.

      We spoke with Gavin Young, a Phoenix leader and longtime CrossFit athlete in recovery, who shared how daily progress in training — one more rep, one more pound, one more second — becomes a cornerstone in rebuilding lives.

      From Boston to Denver to Philadelphia, The Phoenix is proving what’s possible when fitness meets recovery: a resilient community built on hope, accountability, and shared struggle — one workout at a time.


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