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The Fit Physician

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.Copyright 2026 Jake Wright & Dr. Suzanne Rutherford Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
Episodes
  • Ep. 86: Science Snack: The Effects of Resistance Training on Hot Flashes, Muscle, and Strength in Postmenopausal Women

    Ep. 86: Science Snack: The Effects of Resistance Training on Hot Flashes, Muscle, and Strength in Postmenopausal Women
    Mar 30 2026

    Hot flashes, night sweats, and disrupted sleep are some of the most frustrating symptoms women face during menopause—but what if one of the most powerful solutions isn’t found in a prescription.

    In this Science Snack episode, we break down a randomized controlled trial exploring the impact of resistance training on menopausal symptoms. The results are surprising! We walk through the study design, key findings, limitations, and—most importantly—what this means for your own menopause journey.

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    Study references:

    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31239119/

    https://www.maturitas.org/article/S0378-5122(26)00033-2/abstract
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    16 mins
  • Ep. 85: Troubleshooting Fitness for Busy Women in Medicine: Injuries, Schedules, and Starting From Scratch

    Ep. 85: Troubleshooting Fitness for Busy Women in Medicine: Injuries, Schedules, and Starting From Scratch
    Mar 23 2026

    In this episode, Coach Jake dives into some of the most important questions busy women physicians are asking right now—from where to start as a beginner, to how to stay consistent through travel, injuries, and unpredictable schedules. Drawing from years of coaching experience, he breaks down what actually drives results (and what doesn’t), including the importance of simple, structured strength training, progressive overload, and aligning your workouts with your real life—not your “ideal” week.

    From overcoming guilt around prioritizing yourself to navigating setbacks without falling into an all-or-nothing mindset, this episode is packed with practical, real-world strategies to help you build strength, energy, and confidence in a way that lasts.


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    39 mins
  • Ep. 84: My Top Strategies To Make Fitness and Nutrition Stick As A Women in Medicine

    Ep. 84: My Top Strategies To Make Fitness and Nutrition Stick As A Women in Medicine
    Mar 16 2026

    For the woman physician who feels like she's constantly being pulled in a million different directions. In this episode, Suzanne gets real about what consistency actually looks like inside a physician's life, the mindset shifts that changed everything, how to ditch perfectionism, her approach to nutrition without spending Sunday doing full meal prep, and other tools that have helped hundreds of Fit Physicians ditch the food noise for good.

    This episode is full of real world strategies that has actually worked for busy women in medicine to regain control of their fitness and nutrition, feel good in their body, and finally stop letting the chaos of their career be the reason they put themselves last, you've come to the right place.

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    40 mins
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