{"podcast":{"title":"The Fit Physician","slug":"the-fit-physician-6748155","podcast_index_feed_id":6748155,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-fit-physician/","website_url":"https://the-fit-physician.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/e2d9c054-eb9a-4511-a7b7-c8605f8fa143/9OEcf-VpNm5NeZiCjbRNSaoE.png","author":"Jake Wright & Dr. Suzanne Rutherford","episode_count":105,"summary":"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 bre…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T02:19:53.616187+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fit-physician-6748155"},"episode":{"title":"Ep. 96: It’s Never Too Late: The Incredible Story Of How Joan McDonald Transformed Her Health at 70","slug":"ep-96-it-s-never-too-late-the-incredible-story-of-how-joan-mcdonald-transformed-her-health-at-70","published_at":"2026-06-08T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fit-physician-6748155/ep-96-it-s-never-too-late-the-incredible-story-of-how-joan-mcdonald-transformed-her-health-at-70","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fit-physician-6748155","url":"https://the-fit-physician.captivate.fm/episode/ep-96-its-never-too-late-the-incredible-story-of-how-joan-mcdonald-transformed-her-health-at-70","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/56cafd9c-0454-457c-99b4-8503f3176f68.mp3","summary":"At 70 years old, Joan McDonald was facing high blood pressure, declining health, and the very real possibility of losing her independence. What started as a tough conversation with her daughter, fitness coach Michelle MacDonald, became the catalyst for a complete transformation. In this inspiring episode, Joan shares how she lost over 50 pounds, discovered strength she never knew she had, and built a life that looks dramatically different at 80 than it did a decade ago. Joan opens up about overcoming fear, navigating the gym as an older beginner, recovering from surgery, and the mindset that helped her stay consistent when things felt hard. We also dive into aging, resilience, independence, and why she believes women are far stronger than they've been led to believe. Whether you're 40, 60, or 80, Joan's story will provide inspiration that it's never too late to get stronger, reclaim your health, and create a future you're excited to live. --- 📲 Click here to follow Joan on Instagram","meta_description":"At 70 years old, Joan McDonald was facing high blood pressure, declining health, and the very real possibility of losing her independence. What started as…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2944,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-fit-physician-6748155/episodes/ep-96-it-s-never-too-late-the-incredible-story-of-how-joan-mcdonald-transformed-her-health-at-70/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fit-physician-6748155/ep-96-it-s-never-too-late-the-incredible-story-of-how-joan-mcdonald-transformed-her-health-at-70.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}