The Fit Physician

By Jake Wright & Dr. Suzanne Rutherford

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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.

Episode Date
Ep. 108: What To Know About The Peptide Boom: Separating the Science From the Hype with Dr. Leigh Baxt, PhD
Aug 31, 2026
Ep. 107: Real Physicians, Real Results: Jade's Journey to Strength, Confidence & Food Freedom
Aug 24, 2026
Ep. 106: Science Snack: Can High-Intensity Resistance Training Safe & Effective For Postmenopausal Women With Low Bone Density?
Aug 17, 2026
Ep. 105: The Power of “I Don’t Know”: Kira Young’s Incredible Story of Hope, Resilience & Belief
Aug 10, 2026
Ep. 104: The Fit Physician Podcast: Top 100
Aug 03, 2026
Ep. 103: The Portfolio Diet Explained: A Better Way to Lower Cholesterol
Jul 27, 2026
Ep. 102: In the Age of AI: How to Spot What's Real and What's Fake with Jeremy Carrasco
Jul 20, 2026
Ep. 101: A Psychiatrist's Guide to Women's Health with Dr. Bev Young
Jul 13, 2026
Ep. 100: Advocating For This One Simple Change That Could Transform Physician Wellness
Jul 06, 2026
Ep. 99: The Science of Making Healthy Habits Stick for High-Achieving Women Physicians
Jun 29, 2026
Ep. 98: Running for Mom: The Unexpected Gift I Found While Training for a Half Marathon
Jun 22, 2026
Ep. 97: Your Most Pressing Nutrition Questions Answered: Summer Goals, Removing Guilt, Making Lasting Progress
Jun 15, 2026
Ep. 96: It’s Never Too Late: The Incredible Story Of How Joan McDonald Transformed Her Health at 70
Jun 08, 2026
Ep. 95: Proof You Can Put Your Health First Even Through The Chaos Of Life In Medicine: Dr. Michelle's Story
Jun 01, 2026
Ep. 94: Hall Of Fame: Fat Loss Unlocked- Changing Perceptions For Permanent Weight Loss
May 25, 2026
Ep. 93: A Neuroscience-Based Approach to Stress, Cortisol & Recovery with Catherine Roscoe Barr
May 18, 2026
Ep. 92: Science Snack: Can Strength Training Protect Your Brain as You Age
May 11, 2026
Ep. 91: Menopause Hormones Explained: Bioidentical, Compounded & Evidence-Based Care with Dr. Hollie Wakelyn
May 04, 2026
Ep. 90: Sex, Menopause & Desire: Understanding Low Desire, Pleasure & What’s Possible with Dr. Lori Brotto, MD
Apr 27, 2026
Ep. 89: Pelvic Floor Health 101: What Every Woman Needs to Know with Andrea Pickett, PT
Apr 20, 2026
Ep. 88: Fit Physician Breakthroughs: Michelle’s Journey Through Menopause to Muscle & Strength at 56
Apr 13, 2026
Ep. 87: Exploring The Rise of Peptides: Evidence, Unknowns, and Safety Concerns with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple, PhD
Apr 07, 2026
Ep. 86: Science Snack: The Effects of Resistance Training on Hot Flashes, Muscle, and Strength in Postmenopausal Women
Mar 30, 2026
Ep. 85: Troubleshooting Fitness for Busy Women in Medicine: Injuries, Schedules, and Starting From Scratch
Mar 23, 2026
Ep. 84: My Top Strategies To Make Fitness and Nutrition Stick As A Women in Medicine
Mar 16, 2026
Ep. 83: Menopause, Medicine, and the Misinformation Crisis: Exploring the evidence with Dr. Jen Gunter
Mar 09, 2026
Ep. 82: 36 Years Studying Physician Well-Being: Burnout, the System, and the 5 C’s of Resilience with Dr. Mamta Gautam
Mar 02, 2026
Ep. 81: Part 2: Sleep Is A Skill With Mollie Eastman
Feb 23, 2026
Ep. 80: Part 1: Sleep Is A Skill With Mollie Eastman
Feb 16, 2026
Ep. 79: Real Physicians, Real Results: How Lynne Went From Stuck to 50 Pounds Down & Stronger Than Ever
Feb 09, 2026
Ep. 78: The Physician’s Travel Playbook: How to Enjoy Vacations Guilt-Free and Return Strong
Feb 03, 2026
Ep. 77: Hard Pass vs. Hall Of Fame: Most Hated and Love Exercises from 20 Years Of Coaching
Jan 26, 2026
Ep. 76: What’s In vs. What’s Out: How to Level Up Your Health in 2026
Jan 19, 2026
Ep. 75: How To Build Strength & Muscle Like Never Before- The Fit Physician Way
Jan 12, 2026
Ep. 74: Stronger Backs, Stronger Lives: Pain, Prevention & Performance — A Masterclass with Dr. Stuart McGill
Jan 05, 2026
Ep. 73: GLP-1 Medications Explained: Evidence, Side Effects, the Future, and More with Dr. Spencer Nadolsky
Dec 22, 2025
Ep. 72: The Busy Woman Physician’s Holiday Guide: Fitness, Food, and Freedom From Guilt
Dec 15, 2025
Ep. 71: Exploring Your Unbottled Potential: Rethinking "Gray Area" Drinking As A High-Achieving Woman with Amanda Kuda
Dec 08, 2025
Ep. 70: Your Guide to Better Evidence: Making Sense of Studies, AI Tools, and Health Claims with Dr. Katie Suleta, DHSc, MPH, MSHI
Dec 01, 2025
Ep. 69: Unlocking Your Fit Physician Identity: Build Your Identity. Fuel Your Habits. Transform Your Life.
Nov 24, 2025
Ep. 68: Ask Me Anything: Fall Retreat Live Q&A
Nov 17, 2025
Ep. 67: Bone Density 101: What Every Woman Physician Needs to Know
Nov 10, 2025
Ep. 66: Clickbait or Concern? The Real Story on Lead in Protein Powders
Nov 03, 2025
Ep. 65: Fighting Misinformation and Finding Your Voice: Dr. Shazma Mithani on Advocacy, Connection & Courage
Oct 27, 2025
Ep. 64: Breaking Free from Perfectionism: Ilana's Road To Strength, Confidence, and Freedom Around Food
Oct 20, 2025
Ep. 63: People-Pleasing to Purpose-Driven: Tools to Thrive in Medicine with Dr. Caitlin Christie
Oct 13, 2025
Ep. 62: Busting Skincare Myths: The Dermatologist’s Playbook with Dr. Sandra Landlot
Oct 06, 2025
Ep. 61: Real Physicians, Real Results: Redefining Midlife- How Dr. Beckie Found Strength, Energy, and Confidence at 54
Sep 29, 2025
Ep. 60: 15 Years, 15 Lessons
Sep 22, 2025
Ep. 59: Becoming An Empty Nester: Bittersweet Goodbyes and Beautiful Beginnings
Sep 15, 2025
Ep. 58: Pt: 2 - Hot Takes on Women’s Health Fads: What’s Worth Your Time (and What’s Total Garbage)
Sep 08, 2025
Ep. 57: Pt: 1 - Hot Takes on Women’s Health Fads: What’s Worth Your Time (and What’s Total Garbage)
Sep 01, 2025
Ep. 56: Fat Loss Made Simple
Aug 25, 2025
Ep. 55: Escaping the Busyness Trap: How Physicians Can Reclaim Time & Energy
Aug 18, 2025
Ep. 54: Bone Density, Fat Loss & Weighted Vests—What the Evidence Really Says
Aug 11, 2025
Ep. 53: Life, Death, and the Perspective Shift I Gained Through Being A MAID Provider
Aug 04, 2025
Ep. 52: Nutrition Tracking Without the Guilt: Finding Food Freedom as a Woman Physician
Jul 07, 2025
Ep. 51: Science Snack #6: Menopause, Muscle, and How To Manage Changes
Jun 24, 2025
Ep. 50: The Secrets To Building A Kick Ass Fitness Routine For Busy Women Physicians
Jun 16, 2025
Ep. 49: Longevity & Running with Coach Tristan Simmonds, BHk
Jun 09, 2025
Ep. 48: Physician-Tested Fitness Hacks: What Real Women Doctors Do to Stay Consistent
Jun 02, 2025
Ep. 47: Flexing Your Happiness Muscle with Dr. Gillian Mandich
May 26, 2025
Ep. 46: Upgrade Yourself: Living by Your Values, Not Your Resume with Dr. Marie Claire Bourque Part 2
May 19, 2025
Ep. 45: Upgrade Yourself: Living by Your Values, Not Your Resume with Dr. Marie Claire Bourque Part 1
May 12, 2025
Ep. 44: Science vs. Social Media: What the Evidence Actually Says About Muscle, Nutrition & Aging in Women
May 06, 2025
Ep. 43: Media, Misinformation, Menopause Pt. 2: Living Stronger, Longer, and Fearlessly with special guest Melissa Grelo
Apr 28, 2025
Ep. 42: Media, Misinformation, and Menopause: How To Live Stronger, Longer, And Fearlessly with Melissa Grelo
Apr 21, 2025
Ep. 41: Fear-Mongering And The Fitness Circus: Our Biggest Pet Peeves In The Wild World Of Social Media
Apr 14, 2025
Ep. 40: Better Nutrition, Less Time: A Guide for Physicians
Mar 31, 2025
Ep. 39: 5 Game-Changing Strength Principles: To Skyrocket Your Strength, Prevent Injury, Boost Confidence, And Thrive In Your Health
Mar 24, 2025
Ep. 38: Breaking Free from All or Nothing: The Key To Feeling Strong, Fit, and In Control
Mar 17, 2025
Ep. 37: Fasting, Muscle & Strength: Navigating Ramadan Without Losing Progress
Mar 10, 2025
Ep. 36: Science Snack #5- How Daily Step Count Impacts Health
Mar 03, 2025
Ep. 35: Menopause: What We Wish We Knew Sooner- Upgrades for Strength, Vitality, & Longevity
Feb 24, 2025
Ep. 34: Finding Calm & Clarity Despite The Chaos with Becca Lira
Feb 17, 2025
Ep. 33: Breaking Through Generational Diet Culture: How Sarah Reclaimed Strength & Body Confidence
Feb 10, 2025
Ep. 32: Science Snack #4: Insufficient Sleep Undermines Dietary Efforts
Feb 03, 2025
Ep. 31: Breaking Up With The Scale: Ditch the Numbers, Embrace Confidence
Jan 27, 2025
Ep. 30: Making Fitness a Lifestyle, Not a Chore
Jan 20, 2025
Ep. 29: Defying The Odds: Dr. Corina Sims journey through medicine, menopause, and more
Jan 13, 2025
Ep. 28: Roadmap To Make 2025 Your Fittest Year Yet
Dec 30, 2024
Ep. 27: Gym-Timidation: How to Conquer Fear and Embrace Strength
Dec 16, 2024
Ep. 26: Part 2: Creatine: Hype Or Hoax?
Dec 02, 2024
Ep. 25: Part 1: Creatine: Hype Or Hoax?
Nov 25, 2024
Ep. 24: Science Snack #3: What Really Works for Long-Term Fat Loss
Nov 11, 2024
Ep. 23: Grief, Grit, and Gains: Dr. Deb's Transformation Story
Oct 29, 2024
Ep. 22: High Fiber, High Impact: Gut Health, Longevity, and More
Oct 14, 2024
Ep. 21: Science Snack #2 – The Evidence Behind Dietary Fiber and Longevity
Oct 07, 2024
Ep. 20: The Menopause Blueprint Pt. 2: Optimizing Health and Hormones with Dr. Nathalie Gamache
Sep 23, 2024
Ep. 19: The Menopause Blueprint Pt. 1: Optimizing Health and Hormones with Dr. Nathalie Gamache
Sep 16, 2024
Ep. 18: Science Snack Pt.1 - Does Transdermal Estrogen Help Women In Early Menopause Build Muscle?
Sep 02, 2024
Ep. 17: Healing and Growth: Dr. Hanley's Path to Nutritional Freedom & Strength
Aug 19, 2024
Ep. 16: Making It Stick: Mastering The Science Of Exercise Behaviour Change with Dr. Kathleen Martin Ginis, PhD
Aug 05, 2024
Ep. 15: Slow And Steady Wins The Race With Dr. Lauren Hamlin-Douglas
Jul 22, 2024
Ep. 14: Ask Me Anything: Your Questions Answered
Jul 08, 2024
Ep. 13: Rising Above Burnout: The Story of An Olympian and MD With Dr. Kaila Holtz
Jun 25, 2024
Ep. 12: Becoming Stronger Than You Ever Thought Imaginable
Jun 10, 2024
Ep. 11: Conquering The Diagnosis: A Physician's Story Of Strength with Dr. Aisha Husain
May 27, 2024
Ep. 10: Fat Loss Unlocked: Changing Perceptions For Permanent Weight Loss
May 13, 2024
Ep. 9: Growing Strong with Adolescent Medicine Specialist Dr. Alene Toulany
Apr 29, 2024
Ep. 8: Protein 101: Your Questions Answered with Dr. Suzanne Rutherford, MD
Apr 15, 2024
Ep 7: ROI on You: The Power of Self-Investment with Dr. Smita Halder
Apr 01, 2024
Ep 6: Breaking The Cycle: A Physician's Path To Regaining Control feat. Special Guest Dr. Manon Pelletier
Mar 18, 2024
Ep 5: Fuel Your Potential with Dr. Suzanne Rutherford, MD
Mar 04, 2024
Ep 4: One Foot In Front Of The Other with Dr. Jennifer Baxter
Feb 19, 2024
Ep 3: 40 Pounds Down and So Much More With Dr. Mel Flegel, MD
Jan 22, 2024
EP 2: Becoming The Fit Physician Coach with Jake Wright, BSc
Jan 22, 2024
EP 1: How it all Got Started
Jan 22, 2024
The Fit Physician Trailer
Jan 15, 2024
The Fit Physician - Coming Soon
Jan 10, 2024