Welcome to "Sleep Is My Waking Passion" with Dr. Alison Kole! In today’s episode, we’re joined by the legendary Dr. Julie Foucher—a true powerhouse at the intersection of medicine and athletics. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in Biomedical Engineering and completed her medical school and residency training at the Cleveland Clinic. Julie also holds a Master’s in Nutrition from Case Western Reserve University and has completed the Integrative Medicine in Residency curriculum through the University of Arizona.

Julie is not just a board-certified physician, but a four-time CrossFit Games competitor, a health innovator, and the celebrated host of the Pursuing Health podcast. Her story of balancing med school with elite-level CrossFit fueled a movement—and now, she’s here to inspire you!

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Unlocking Performance and Longevity Through Sleep: Discover how Julie guarded her sleep even during her most intense CrossFit training, learn strategies for better rest, and hear why sleep is non-negotiable for both mental and physical health.
• Personalized Medicine that Motivates Real Change: Hear how Julie uses genetics and precision health in her practice to make healthy habits stick—turning abstract “should-dos” into personalized action plans you’ll actually want to follow.
• Resilience, Evolving Fitness, and Functional Living: Get tips from a world-famous athlete on how your workout routine (and mindset) can evolve with time, and why focusing on functionality keeps you thriving at every age and stage.

Tune in for insider advice from Dr. Julie Foucher and get inspired to take your health, sleep, and fitness.

 For social, Julie is most active on Instagram: @juliefoucher

Facebook: @JulieFoucherCF

Twitter: @Julie_Foucher

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