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Julie Foucher Brown MD, MS is a four-time CrossFit Games athlete and family physician.Her passion lies in bridging the gap between fitness and medicine to empower individuals to live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Every third Tuesday, she shares insightful content from a diverse lineup of guests, including medical experts and elite athletes.

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In this episode, I’m sharing conversations with experts in fertility and nutrition to explore how we can better support reproductive health before and during pregnancy.

Functional nutritionist Brigid Titgemeier shares practical, evidence-based recom... more

Pregnancy was an incredible learning experience, and nothing made me dive deeper into the research than going through it myself.

I’m sharing the eight areas I focused on during pregnancy that I found most helpful: movement, nutrition, hydration, sup... more

In this compilation episode, I’m bringing together insights from four experts to explore pelvic floor health during pregnancy and postpartum.

Pelvic floor physical therapist Julie Wiebe, DPT shares a broader perspective on how the pelvic floor works... more

Today, I’m joined by two of the most accomplished athletes in CrossFit history, Annie Thorisdottir and Katrin Davidsdottir, both two-time CrossFit Games champions who have been an absolute joy to compete alongside.  Now that we've all retired from el... more

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Recent Guests

Julie Wiebe
Pelvic floor physical therapist
Independent PT / Specialist in athletes
Episode: Pelvic Floor Health + Diastatis Recti: What Every Active Woman Should Know PH336
Christina Prevett
Researcher noted for pregnancy-exercise studies
Unknown (mentioned in study context)
Episode: Pelvic Floor Health + Diastatis Recti: What Every Active Woman Should Know PH336
Alexis Morgan
Researcher noted in discussion about pregnancy and pelvic floor
Episode: Pelvic Floor Health + Diastatis Recti: What Every Active Woman Should Know PH336
Lisa Kozian Ryan
Athlete discussing training during pregnancy and postpartum recovery
CrossFit athlete
Episode: Pelvic Floor Health + Diastatis Recti: What Every Active Woman Should Know PH336
Bree Battles
Pelvic health professional referenced as pivotal in patient's rehabilitation
Pelvic health clinician
Episode: Pelvic Floor Health + Diastatis Recti: What Every Active Woman Should Know PH336
Annie Thorisdottir
CrossFit Games Champion, athlete
Power Program / Empowered by Dottir
Episode: Empowered Motherhood with Annie Thorisdottir + Katrin Davidsdottir PH335
Katrin Davidsdottir
CrossFit Games Champion, athlete
Empowered by Dottir
Episode: Empowered Motherhood with Annie Thorisdottir + Katrin Davidsdottir PH335
Bill Chun
Board-certified OB-GYN; founder of Empowering Pregnancy and Doula Unbound; host of Sundays with Chun
Empowering Pregnancy; Doula Unbound
Episode: Protecting the Birth Experience: Dr. Bill Chun PH334
Lindsey Mathews
Doctor of Chiropractic and Prenatal Movement Specialist
Independent/Private Practice
Episode: HRV + Pregnancy PH332

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Dr. Julie Foucher Brown
Host of the show introducing and guiding episodes.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Love this show!

    Super great insight for all health optimization!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dh Nurse
    United States2 years ago
  • What most are too scared to talk about

    This podcast is an awesome tool in my tool belt on my own personal health and fitness journey. Thank you, Julie for being real and honest in world where most are tip toeing around the big questions so as to not stir the pot. This podcast brings true knowledge, understanding and fulfillment by discussing a variety of health topics from sports injuries to mental health to health and medicine.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LAprosthodontist
    United States2 years ago
  • A must have in your library!

    The amazing content from this podcast brings truth and awareness to health & fitness alike! I’m excited to hear the variety of guest on this show each time. This podcast does not disappoint!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JulieAnnOhio
    United States2 years ago
  • My favorite ❤️

    I absolutely love this podcast! I started listening last year and I’ve learned so much since then. I really enjoyed the recent podcast with @thereadystate (Kelly and Julie Starrett). I’m a physical therapist so I really connected with what they were saying.

    Dr. Foucher is a wonderful host and is so knowledgeable!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BethPerkins
    United States3 years ago
  • Pursuing Health

    Dr. Foucher does a beautiful job bridging the gap between fitness and medicine on this podcast. Really loved the episode with Dr. Terry Wahls about her struggles with MS and depression. Hearing about her courageous journey to treat the debilitating symptoms she suffered with progressive MS and her book and cookbook, The Wahls Protocol®—A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles to help others reclaim their own health was simply amazing. Thanks to both the... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BluePrint Podcast
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Guests are described as diverse and well-informed, with a balance of sports and science.
Listeners praise high-quality guests and practical health insights.
Audience notes host as knowledgeable and relatable across medical and athletic topics.

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Protecting the Birth Experience: Dr. Bill Chun PH334
Q: What changes do you think would better support birth experiences that align with women's preferences?
Strengthening patient-provider relationships, expanding access to midwives and doulas, improving reimbursement for comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care, and creating integrated birthing centers that bridge home and hospital care.
Protecting the Birth Experience: Dr. Bill Chun PH334
Q: Could you weigh in on home birth and how you guide patients who are considering it?
Home birth can be an option for low-risk patients with proper support and a clear backup plan for hospital transfer; it requires the right midwife, thorough planning, and awareness of liability and institutional constraints.
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Healing with Ayurveda: Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh PH316
Q: What does a healthy life look like to you?
A healthy life for me is about waking up every day feeling like I have a sense of purpose of why I'm here and what I'm meant to do.
The Fertility Crisis + Support for Couples PH314
Q: What is one thing that you think would have a big impact on your health, but you have a hard time implementing?
Finding a community and balance around movement and stress.
Words to Heal: Dr. Steve Bierman on Noetic Medicine PH313
Q: What does a healthy life look like to you?
A healthy life is pursuing happiness through health and fulfillment, where you feel you're becoming your best self every day.

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What is Pursuing Health about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A health-forward show blending medicine, fitness, and holistic wellness through conversations with medical experts, researchers, and elite athletes. Episodes frequently explore topics like pregnancy and pelvic health, safe training for active individuals, breathwork and stress management, nutrition, and behavior change — all rooted in evidence and practical application. A notable strength is featuring scientists and clinicians alongside high-profile athletes to translate complex research into actionable guidance for real-world training and preventive health. The format tends to balance rigorous science with relatable personal journeys, making it helpful for listeners who want to optimize health, performance, and long-term well-being without... more

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2. Christina Prevett
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4. Lisa Kozian Ryan
5. Bree Battles
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7. Katrin Davidsdottir
8. Bill Chun

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