The Fit Physician
by Jake Wright & Dr. Suzanne Rutherford
Ep. 117: The Art of Deprescribing: 6 Pillars of Better Health with…
About this podcast
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.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 119 episodes
- Ep. 117: The Art of Deprescribing: 6 Pillars of Better Health with Dr. Ann Crabtree · 42 min · Episode 117With over 30 years of experience treating patients with chronic pain, prescription drug dependence, and complex health conditions, Dr. Ann Crabtree has dedicated much of her…
- Ep. 116: Science Snack: What's Really In Your Supplements? · 16 min · Episode 116Supplements are everywhere, but do we actually know what we're taking? And how can we be sure what's on the label is actually what's inside? In this week's Science Snack, Dr…
- Ep. 115: From Chronic Pain to Stronger Than Ever: One Doctor's Incredible Comeback · 38 min · Episode 115For Dr. Anna Donovan, a busy neonatologist and mom of two, chronic hip pain made everyday activities difficult. Between 100-hour work weeks, motherhood, and ongoing injuries…
- Ep. 114: Why Your Body Changes in Midlife & What to Do About It · 36 min · Episode 114Midlife weight gain is often reduced to one simple message: eat less and move more... But for many women, there’s much more to the story. In this episode, Dr. Suzanne Rutherford…
- Ep. 113: The Woman Doctor’s Playbook: Building Healthy Habits That Finally Last · 32 min · Episode 113You already know what you should be doing for your health. But somewhere between patients, call weeks, kids, travel, and taking care of everyone else, your own health keeps…
- Ep. 112: Science Snack: The Surprising Role of Exercise in Dementia & MCI · 22 min · Episode 112In this Science Snack, Dr. Suzanne Rutherford explores what the evidence says about exercise, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and dementia. She breaks down why some of the…
- Ep. 111: The Why Behind 500+ Women Physician Lives Transformed · 39 min · Episode 111In this episode, Jake and Suzanne take you behind the scenes of The Fit Physician and share the story of how it all began. What started with Suzanne struggling to fit fitness…
- Ep. 110: Closing Canada's Women's Health Gap: From Research to Real Change with Amy Flood · 37 min · Episode 110Amy Flood, Executive Director of Women’s Health Collective Canada, joins us to unpack the current state of women’s health in Canada and why the gaps in research, funding, and…
- Ep. 109: Science Snack: Can 2 Minutes of Exercise Improve Your Health? · 14 min · Episode 109In this Science Snack, Suzanne takes a closer look at the growing trend of “exercise snacks,” short bursts of movement performed throughout the day. She breaks down a recent 2026…
- Ep. 108: What To Know About The Peptide Boom: Separating the Science From the Hype with Dr. Leigh Baxt, PhD · 53 min · Episode 108Wellness peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500 are exploding in popularity, with bold claims around recovery, longevity, and performance. But how much of that promise is actually…
- Ep. 107: Real Physicians, Real Results: Jade's Journey to Strength, Confidence & Food Freedom · 40 min · Episode 107In this episode we sit down with Fit Physician member Jade. Just a few months ago, when she first came to us, she was a busy rural family physician, mom of two, and longtime…
- Ep. 106: Science Snack: Can High-Intensity Resistance Training Safe & Effective For Postmenopausal Women With Low Bone Density? · 22 min · Episode 106Can women with low bone density safely lift heavy weights, and could doing so actually help protect their bones? In this Science Snack, Jake and Suzanne review the **LIFTMOR…
- Ep. 105: The Power of “I Don’t Know”: Kira Young’s Incredible Story of Hope, Resilience & Belief · 43 min · Episode 105What happens when a healthy 15-year-old athlete suffers a seemingly minor injury that turns into years of medical uncertainty? In this episode, we sit down with Kira Young and…
- Ep. 104: The Fit Physician Podcast: Top 100 · 28 min · Episode 104We can't believe we've reached 100 episodes! To celebrate this milestone, we're sharing five of our favorite clips from some of our most-listened-to episodes. Thank you for all…
- Ep. 103: The Portfolio Diet Explained: A Better Way to Lower Cholesterol · 17 min · Episode 103Could your diet lower your LDL cholesterol almost as effectively as medication in some cases? In this solo episode, Dr. Suzanne Rutherford explores the science behind the…
- Ep. 102: In the Age of AI: How to Spot What's Real and What's Fake with Jeremy Carrasco · 47 min · Episode 102Artificial intelligence is changing the internet faster than most of us can keep up. From fake before-and-after photos to AI-generated health influencers, it's becoming harder to…
- Ep. 101: A Psychiatrist's Guide to Women's Health with Dr. Bev Young · 54 min · Episode 101Anxiety, depression, irritability, panic attacks—how do you know what's a normal part of perimenopause, what hormone therapy can help with, and when it may be time to seek…
- Ep. 100: Advocating For This One Simple Change That Could Transform Physician Wellness · 27 min · Episode 100Exercise is one of the most powerful tools we have to reduce burnout, improve our health, and help us show up at our best. For many healthcare workers, the biggest barrier isn't…
- Ep. 99: The Science of Making Healthy Habits Stick for High-Achieving Women Physicians · 1 h 2 min · Episode 99Healthy habits aren't built through willpower, they're built through understanding how your brain works. In this episode, we sit down with behavior change expert Katie…
- Ep. 98: Running for Mom: The Unexpected Gift I Found While Training for a Half Marathon · 27 min · Episode 98In this episode, Suzanne reflects on her recent experience completing a half marathon at nearly 50 years old—an accomplishment she never expected to pursue again after swearing…
