In Part 2 of this Fit Physician Podcast series, Suzanne and Jake continue their conversation with sleep coach and Sleep Is A Skill host Mollie Eastman, shifting from “why sleep matters” to what actually moves the needle—without making sleep feel overwhelming, expensive, or perfectionistic. Mollie breaks down the different “buckets” of sleep issues (optimization vs. insomnia/sleep anxiety), shares the most practical starting points for real people (sleep diary, wearables, CGMs, and why sleep testing can be a game-changer—especially for women over 40), and explains how to use wearable data in an empowering way (instead of letting a bad score derail your day). You’ll also learn the true low-hanging fruit for better sleep—circadian rhythm basics, consistency, bright days/dark nights, meal timing, temperature and thought timing—plus a refreshingly balanced take on screens and blue light (including why “perfect sleep hygiene” can backfire). If you want a clear, realistic playbook to improve sleep in a busy life, this episode delivers.

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In Part 1 of this two-part Fit Physician Podcast series, Suzanne & Jake sit down with sleep coach and Sleep Is A Skill host Mollie Eastman to explore why sleep is often the missing pillar in health and performance — especially for busy, high-achieving women physicians. Mollie shares her personal journey through insomnia, the cultural normalization of burnout in medicine, and how sleep acts as a powerful barometer for stress, energy, and overall wellbeing. The conversation highlights common sleep mistakes, the challenges of shift work and midlife changes, and the growing idea that sleep isn’t just something you have — it’s a skill you can build.

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In this episode of The Fit Physician Podcast, Jake sits down with Dr. Lynn C to share her transformation journey through strength training, empowered eating, and community support. From feeling completely stuck, low on energy, and frustrated by programs that didn’t fit her life as a busy physician and mom, Lynn walks listeners through how consistent three-day-per-week workouts, flexible coaching, and gradual mindset shifts helped her build remarkable strength, lose 50 pounds, and regain confidence both inside and outside the gym. She opens up about balancing family life, overcoming negative self-talk, redefining her relationship with food, and the powerful ripple effects her fitness has had on her children, career, and long-term health. This conversation highlights the value of meeting yourself where you are, investing in support that understands the physician lifestyle, and building habits that last for life rather than chasing quick fixes.

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In this episode, Suzanne shares a refreshingly realistic approach to travel, vacations, and staying grounded in your health without sacrificing joy. She breaks down how to approach fitness, nutrition, and mindset while traveling—whether for work or rest—through the lens of sustainability, self-compassion, and long-term consistency. She offers practical, physician-proof strategies for staying energized on the road, enjoying food without guilt, and most importantly, mastering the “comeback” after vacation so a few days away don’t turn into weeks off track. If you’re a woman doctor who wants to travel, rest, and live fully without derailing your health goals, this episode is for you!

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After 20+ years coaching busy women physicians, Jake pulls back the curtain on exercise programming and shares a no-BS breakdown of five popular exercises he’ll never use—and five he almost always programs for strength, longevity, and real-world confidence. In this episode, you’ll learn why some “hardcore” movements come with more risk than reward, how trendy exercises can quietly derail progress, and which fundamentals consistently deliver results without wrecking your body. If you’ve ever wondered whether your workouts are actually helping—or just leaving you sore, tired, and spinning your wheels—this episode will completely change how you think about training.

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Every year, we’re promised a new shortcut to health. A new supplement. A new rule. A new device that claims to change everything. And yet, most people feel more confused, more guilty, and further away from real results than ever. In this episode, Dr. Suzanne Rutherford and Jake Wright cut through the chaos of the modern wellness industry and explain why the obsession with optimisation is quietly sabotaging your health. From vibration plates and hormone hype to overthinking nutrition, cardio, and strength training, they reveal what actually works, why the basics are so hard to stick to, and how high-performing professionals can rebuild a simple, sustainable approach to fitness that lasts. If you’re exhausted by contradictory advice and ready to stop chasing hacks and start building habits that hold up in real life, this conversation will change how you think about health in 2026.

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In this episode of the Fit Physician Podcast, Jake breaks down how busy women physicians can build real, lasting strength—the Fit Physician way. Drawing from a live workshop, he explains why strength training is one of the most powerful investments you can make not just for fat loss or confidence today, but for bone density, longevity, resilience, and quality of life for decades to come. You’ll learn the biggest mistakes that hold women back, why “exercise” isn’t the same as training, how progressive overload actually works, and how even 20–30 minute workouts a few times per week can create extraordinary results when done with intention. Packed with real member case studies and practical takeaways, this episode will change how you think about strength—and show you what’s possible when you follow a plan designed for the realities of physician life.

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In this powerful masterclass episode, world-renowned spine biomechanist Dr. Stuart McGill joins Jake and Dr. Suzanne to break down how the spine truly works, why most back pain isn’t “mysterious,” and how understanding tissue tolerance, load management, movement patterns, and assessment can completely change outcomes for patients and clinicians alike. He explains common injury mechanisms, why activities like heavy deadlifting can both build strength or create damage depending on context, how to identify specific pain generators instead of labeling symptoms as “non-specific back pain,” and the importance of personalized strategies over generic rehab advice.

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Get ready for one of the most insightful conversations we’ve ever had on The Fit Physician Podcast. We’re joined by Dr. Spencer Nadolsky—one of the most trusted, respected, and sought-after voices in obesity and metabolic medicine—where he deep dives into all things GLP-1 medications: what they do, who they help, and what’s hype. Spencer talks about the evidence and why these drugs have become so popular, the brain-level impact on “food noise,” why they are changing the way we understand obesity as a disease, and what physicians and patients actually need to know about safety, side effects, micro-dosing debates, metabolic health, cardiovascular risk, perimenopause/menopause considerations, and long-term use.

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The holidays are meant to be joyful—but for many busy women physicians, they also bring stress, overwhelm, food guilt, and totally derailed fitness routines. In this special holiday edition of The Fit Physician Podcast, Jake Wright and Dr. Suzanne Rutherford break down how to stay healthy, present, and grounded through the busiest season of the year—without perfectionism or burnout. You’ll learn practical strategies for navigating holiday eating, social events, alcohol, hospital snack traps, and disrupted workout schedules—while keeping your progress intact.

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