Is tracking your food healthy… or harmful? Restrictive… or freeing?

In this candid, no-BS episode, Dr. Suzanne and Jake get real about nutrition tracking: where it goes wrong, how to do it right, and why it can actually quiet the food noise rather than make it louder. They break down:

Why most tracking apps set you up for failure

How diet culture ruined our relationship with food (and how to undo it)

What “food literacy” actually means — and how it leads to freedom

When tracking is a helpful tool vs. when it becomes toxic

How to talk to your kids about food without passing down guilt or fear

Real stories of physician clients who went from food-obsessed to food-free

Whether you’re tracking now, curious about trying it, or totally turned off by the idea — this episode will help you reframe nutrition in a way that’s flexible, empowering, and sustainable.

Your nutrition doesn't need more rules. It needs a strategy that fits your life.

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In this bite-sized episode of The Fit Physician Podcast, Suzanne dives deep into the science behind body composition changes during menopause. Referencing key research like the SWAN study, she breaks down what really happens to muscle and fat mass during the menopause transition—and more importantly, what you can do about it.

Whether you're in your 30s, 40s, 50s or beyond, this episode will help you understand why muscle loss and fat gain might be happening, and how to feel strong, confident, and in control—at any age. 💪

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In this episode of The Fit Physician Podcast, Coach Jake shares his 20+ years experience for building an effective strength training program for busy women doctors. From mindset shifts like moving beyond all-or-nothing thinking to understanding the difference between exercising and training, you'll learn what it really takes to see long-term results.

He also covers the core questions to ask when building your plan, how to choose exercises and rep ranges, and how to fit it all into a packed schedule. Whether you're just starting out or ready to optimize, this episode is your guide to building a sustainable routine that delivers real transformation.

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In this episode of The Fit Physician Podcast, we dive into all things running with Fit Physicianc Coach Tristan. From overcoming running injuries to balancing strength training and running, we tackle common misconceptions, injury prevention, and smart strategies for how to become a faster runner without injuring yourself. Tune in and discover how to build longevity and confidence in your running journey!

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No one expected than when becoming a doctor, it would be so hard to prioritize your own health.

If you relate, this episode of The Fit Physician Podcast is for you. We’re sharing real-life consistency hacks from busy women doctors who found a way to make fitness stick—despite demanding work, family life, and unpredictable schedules. From weekly workout planning to early mornings, split sessions, and kid-friendly training time, you’ll hear what actually works in real life—not theory.

If you’ve been feeling stuck or struggling to stay on track, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you build momentum without chasing perfection. These are habits that real physician moms use to feel strong, confident, and back in control of their health. 💜

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Is happiness something you’re born with—or something you can build? In this uplifting episode of The Fit Physician Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Jillian Mandich, PhD in Health Science, TEDx speaker, and founder of the International Happiness Institute of Health Science Research. Dr. Mandich dives into the science of happiness—what it actually is, how to measure it, and the fascinating ways it impacts your health, longevity, and daily wellbeing. From micro-moments of joy to redefining self-care as selfless (not selfish), this conversation is packed with powerful mindset shifts for busy women in medicine.

Whether you’re navigating burnout, juggling family and career, or simply wondering how to feel more like yourself again, this episode offers research-backed tools for cultivating happiness in a sustainable, practical way. You'll learn how gratitude, emotional granularity, and even your social connections can act as "reps" to strengthen your happiness muscle.

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In Part 2 of Upgrade Yourself: Living by Your Values, Not Your Résumé, Dr. Marie Claire Bourque returns for a follow-up conversation that dives even deeper into identity, self-compassion, and the hidden belief systems that keep so many women physicians stuck. Together with hosts Jake and Suzanne, she explores how our roles as caregivers, achievers, and professionals often conflict with our core values—and what it takes to finally realign our lives around what truly matters. From breaking free of outdated identity labels to recognizing the emotional operating systems that silently run our decisions, this episode is an eye-opening journey into what it means to truly own your life.

You’ll hear real-life reflections on letting go of long-held medical roles, the guilt that comes with change, and how embracing self-compassion can unlock lasting transformation. Dr. Bourque also shares tangible tools you can use to uncover your values, reframe your internal dialogue, and take small, meaningful steps toward a more aligned, fulfilling life—without waiting for a crisis to wake you up. Whether you’re in the thick of career transition, burnout, or just feeling disconnected from your “why,” this conversation will inspire you to reflect, recalibrate, and take radical ownership of your next chapter.

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Perfection. Achievement. People-pleasing. Sound familiar?

In this powerful episode of The Fit Physician Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Marie Claire Bourque—psychiatrist, mental performance coach, and consultant to professional athletes—for a raw and personal conversation about what happens when high-performing women lose themselves in the pursuit of “doing it all.”

MC shares her journey from the outside-looking-in success story to a breaking point moment that forced her to rethink everything—including the way she was living, working, and defining her worth.

If you’ve ever felt the weight of being everything to everyone and wondered, “What about me?” — this episode is your invitation to pause, reflect, and reimagine what it means to live a life that’s truly yours.

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