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Pursuing Health

Julie Foucher MD, MSpursuing-health.com
Julie Foucher 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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Episodes

Danica Patrick on Trailblazing and Shifting Gears PH94

“From a young age, I was never put… I wasn’t put on the same platform as just girls, it was everyone. It wasn’t like, ‘Oh you’re the best girl out there,’ it was, ‘How do you be the best, period,’ … Continued The post Ep 94 – Danica Patrick on Trailblazing and Shifting Gears appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete ....

Sep 04, 20181 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 169

Debunking Nutrition Myths with Gary Taubes PH93

“You spend your whole life sort of cycling in and out of diets. I was a football player, I’m the kind of guy who gains weight easily. I know what it’s like to have to lose weight and be hungry … Continued The post Ep 93 – Debunking Nutrition Myths with Gary Taubes appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete ....

Aug 21, 20181 hr 30 minSeason 1Ep. 170

Bob Harper on Surviving a Heart Attack PH92

“But I really think one thing I’ve learned during this situation is to not sweat the big things or the little things. How important it is. We are so lucky to be here right now. We are fortunate we have … Continued The post Ep 92 – Bob Harper on Surviving a Heart Attack appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete ....

Aug 07, 201842 minSeason 1Ep. 171

Mind Over Matter: Improving Performance in Athletics and Beyond with Sports Psychiatrist Dr. MaryEllen Eller PH91

“And when it comes to mental preparation, it requires the same level of intention as any other training program. It’s not gonna happen overnight. Being able to shift to that more internal motivation where you’re able to harness that energy … Continued The post Ep 91 – Mind Over Matter: Improving Performance in Athletics and Beyond with Sports Psychiatrist Dr. MaryEllen Eller appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete ....

Jul 24, 20181 hr 46 minSeason 1Ep. 172

CrossFit Games GM Justin Bergh: The Man Behind the Magic PH90

“But I’m really happy that I had that experience of being at the Ranch and understanding culturally what that was. And it wasn’t lost on me. I think for a lot of people it was like, ‘Hey, this is fun … Continued The post Ep 90 – CrossFit Games GM Justin Bergh: The Man Behind the Magic appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete ....

Jul 10, 20182 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 173

No Slowing Down: Two-Time 60+ Fittest Man on Earth Dave Hippensteel PH89

“I’ve always had trouble with the whole… I always never wanted to age. You know, I like Neverland, and, growing up, it’s like, I’m just a kid at heart still, and just super excited about life, and I just wanted … Continued The post Ep 89 – No Slowing Down: Two-Time 60+ Fittest Man on Earth Dave Hippensteel appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete ....

Jun 27, 20181 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 174

From Hypocrite to Advocate: Dr. Rebecca Blonsky PH88

“And then in clinicals, I’m actually seeing people who are suffering from complications of obesity. I remember seeing a patient whose BMI was I think 34 or 35, and they’re like she’s obese. And all I can think is my … Continued The post Ep 88 – From Hypocrite to Advocate: Dr. Rebecca Blonsky appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete ....

Jun 12, 20181 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 175

Stacie Tovar: From Legendary Competitor to Thriving Coach PH87

“Having a husband as a business owner, it’s literally all we do. It’s all we think about, and whereas before, when we weren’t owning the gym, I cared about it. I really cared about it, but I wasn’t nearly as … Continued The post Ep 87 – Stacie Tovar: From Legendary Competitor to Thriving Coach appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete ....

May 29, 20181 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 176

James Maskell on Fighting Chronic Disease with Community-Based Healthcare PH86

“A transparent system by which people come together to share their cost is the way that things will be done in the future, and ultimately we’re trying to get to that future. And what the pool will be made up … Continued The post Ep 86 – James Maskell on Fighting Chronic Disease with Community-Based Healthcare appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete ....

May 15, 201856 minSeason 1Ep. 177

Back on Track with Carleen Mathews PH85

“When I have a barbell in my hand, I’m not looking at any flaws. I’m looking at how… I’m seeing how strong I am, and all my focus is [on] putting that bar over my head or getting that bar … Continued The post Ep 85 – Back on Track with Carleen Mathews appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete ....

May 01, 20181 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 178

Chasing Excellence with Ben Bergeron PH84

“Having said that, every day we’re chasing excellence. We’re trying to make it better every single day. So, I love that differentiation between… Because I think people hear excellence and they think that, like, we have to be the best, … Continued The post Ep 84 – Chasing Excellence with Ben Bergeron appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete ....

Apr 17, 20181 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 179

Pelvic Floor Health for Athletes with Julie Wiebe, PT PH83

“So then, what I needed to understand, and as a former female athlete, and still… I love to be fit, I wanted to be fit postpartum. They wanted to continue in their fitness, so it became my mission to try … Continued The post Ep 83 – Pelvic Floor Health for Athletes with Julie Wiebe, PT appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete ....

Apr 03, 20181 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 180

Training during Pregnancy and Healing Diastasis Recti with Lisa Ryan PH82

“I think the biggest message that I’m trying to get out there is, ‘Take the time when you’re pregnant. Don’t look at it as a, ‘okay, what can I still do?’ because we all have that feeling of ‘ok, I … Continued The post Ep 82 – Training during Pregnancy and Healing Diastasis Recti with Lisa Ryan appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete ....

Mar 20, 20181 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 181

Postpartum Training and the Road Back to the CrossFit Games with Lindsey Valenzuela PH81

“The process of competing and getting to there is super stressful for me. But there is nothing that can… there are not a lot of things that can replace it. I feel like I would be okay with not competing … Continued The post Ep 81 – Postpartum Training and the Road Back to the CrossFit Games with Lindsey Valenzuela appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete ....

Mar 20, 20181 hrSeason 1Ep. 182

Greg Glassman on Networking CrossFit Physicians and Fighting Chronic Disease PH80

“A CrossFit physician is a special physician, that’s not an ordinary doctor. A CrossFit doc, she knows something that is not a consensus view, and at the same time it’s essential. And I mean essential like in the sense of … Continued The post Ep 80 – Greg Glassman on Networking CrossFit Physicians and Fighting Chronic Disease appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete ....

Mar 06, 201853 minSeason 1Ep. 183

Sam Briggs on Going Back to Basics and Training for Longevity PH79

“I think… because I didn’t start CrossFit until I was 27, I’ve already done quite a lot before CrossFit, and I love training. I just love pushing myself, I love being in that environment, and while I’m still enjoying it, … Continued The post Ep 79 – Sam Briggs on Going Back to Basics and Training for Longevity appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete ....

Feb 20, 201841 minSeason 1Ep. 184

Lifestyle and Brain Health with Dr. David Perlmutter PH78

“And I became, as a neurologist those first few years, very disenchanted with the notion of pretty much, ‘Diagnose and Adios.’ Meaning, we make these wonderful diagnoses, but we had such little to offer our patients, and I was very … Continued The post Ep 78 – Lifestyle and Brain Health with Dr. David Perlmutter appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete ....

Feb 06, 20181 hr 25 minSeason 1Ep. 185

Austin Malleolo on CrossFit and Corporate Culture PH77

“My big, my goal… if someone asked me, “What’s your goal for the gym?” I’d say “I wanna get the 50 people in the company that don’t workout, that have never worked out, into the gym. How do we do … Continued The post Ep 77 – Austin Malleolo on CrossFit and Corporate Culture appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete ....

Jan 23, 20181 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 186

Working Against Gravity with Adee Cazayoux PH76

“Especially in a field like this, it’s not…it’s not just about the food that you eat. This is just the medium that I use to help people transform their lives.” – Adee Cazayoux Adee Cazayoux has built a reputation as … Continued The post Ep 76 – Working Against Gravity with Adee Cazayoux appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete ....

Jan 09, 20181 hrSeason 1Ep. 187

Growth through Adversity with Kyle Maynard PH75

“I think the big takeaway there, you know, and also a similar takeaway to what my parents had is that they didn’t buy into the inherent limitations that others would place upon us… You know for me, when I was … Continued The post Ep 75 – Growth through Adversity with Kyle Maynard appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete ....

Dec 26, 20170

Brooke Wells & Jessica Griffith on Forging Friendships & Striking a Balance PH73

“I just really want to inspire other people. I’m so young, and I just want people to understand that they can do more than just school, that they can do both, and that muscles are beautiful… If I can inspire … Continued The post Ep 74 – Brooke Wells & Jessica Griffith on Forging Friendships & Striking a Balance appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete ....

Dec 12, 20170

RISEing to the Occasion with Olympic Swimmers Caroline Burckle and Rebecca Soni PH73

“I counted my confidence as a swimmer to be the main reason that I was able to win the races that I won. I’m not super tall, I’m not super strong. I had very interesting technique, but I’m sure there … Continued The post Ep 73 – RISEing to the Occasion with Olympic Swimmers Caroline Burckle and Rebecca Soni appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete ....

Nov 28, 20171 hr 46 minSeason 1Ep. 190

Finding Balance with Two-time Third Fittest Man Patrick Vellner PH72

“I’ve always kind of thought that you really make time for things you care about, and so if you love to do something, and if you really want to do it, you’ll find a way. So, it’s not easy, but … Continued The post Ep 72 – Finding Balance with Two-time Third Fittest Man Patrick Vellner appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete ....

Nov 14, 20171 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 191

The Sugar Free Revolution with Karen Thomson PH71

“For us, one is too many and a thousand is never enough. Once I start, I cannot teach myself to eat sugar in moderation. I just can’t do it. You know, I’ve never been successful at it, and I know … Continued The post Ep 71 – The Sugar Free Revolution with Karen Thomson appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete ....

Oct 31, 201741 minSeason 1Ep. 192

USA Track & Field Heptathlete Tiffeny Parker on Beating the Odds PH70

“I was the first person at the track and, and I was the last person at the track. And for me, it was, it was an Olympic gold medalist telling me that that extra 5% that I’m willing to put … Continued The post Ep 70 – USA Track & Field Heptathlete Tiffeny Parker on Beating the Odds appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete ....

Oct 17, 201756 minSeason 1Ep. 193

From ”Obese to Beast” with John Glaude PH69

“Yes losing weight is important, but you have to understand that the mental aspect of it is, I would have to say, almost more important. If you want to lose weight and keep it off, you have to work on … Continued The post Ep 69 – From “Obese to Beast” with John Glaude appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete .

Oct 03, 20171 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 194

Pat and Taz Barber on CrossFit, Coaching, and Kids PH68

“The strongest thing a coach can have is a high level of emotional intelligence. So the ability to connect with people and see what they need and where they’re currently at. Whether it be where they’re currently at in life, … Continued The post Ep 68 – Pat and Taz Barber on CrossFit, Coaching, and Kids appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete ....

Sep 19, 20171 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 195

Sobriety Through CrossFit: Brian Reap’s Story PH67

“My dog won’t release the twig in his mouth unless I offer him a huge branch. Alcohol was my twig. CrossFit and recovery is my branch.” – Sobriety WOD After finding early success as a young champion competitive freestyle skier, Brian … Continued The post Ep 67 – Sobriety Through CrossFit: Brian Reap’s Story appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete ....

Sep 05, 20171 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 196

Cleveland Clinic CEO Dr. Toby Cosgrove on Lifestyle, Healthcare, and Persistence PH66

“I was not a good student. I attribute a lot of that to the fact that I am dyslexic. The thing that got me through it was just plain persistence. I think once you’ve had that trial-by-fire and you get … Continued The post Ep 66 – Cleveland Clinic CEO Dr. Toby Cosgrove on Lifestyle, Healthcare, and Persistence appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete ....

Aug 22, 201732 minSeason 1Ep. 197

Rory McKernan: CrossFit Games Update Show Host PH65

“When you and I were doing the Update Show for example [in 2011], was a year after I had testicular cancer, a major surgery, and a child. And that’s just my personal life. But the CrossFit growth was going so … Continued The post Ep 65 – Rory McKernan: CrossFit Games Update Show Host appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete ....

Aug 08, 20171 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 198
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