The Medical Fitness Podcast
Welcome to our podcast! Our goal is to provide you with principle and evidence-based content on all things related to exercise science, strength and conditioning, medical fitness, and building the bridge between medicine and fitness. Jeff Young, Thomas Hammett, and David Flench have a passion for and an expertise in connecting the fields of healthcare and fitness, and are excited to host industry leaders and subject matter experts for informative interviews, as well as occasionally bring you solo material. We hope you enjoy listening!
Episodes
49 episodes
Season 3 Episode 22 Courtney McCliment
Season 3, Episode 22 of the Medical Fitness Podcast is live, and it is an extremely insightful conversation.In this episode, Thomas sits down with Courtney McCliment, a registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, and...
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Episode 22
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Season 3, Episode 21: Dr. Andrew Mock
🎙️ New Episode: Season 3, Episode 21 — “Bridging Lifestyle Medicine and Medical Fitness with Dr. Andrew Mock”In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Andrew Mock, physician, educator, and national leader in lifestyle medici...
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Episode 21
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52:12
Season 3, Episode 20 - Dr. Michelle Segar
🎙️ New Episode of the Medical Fitness PodcastGuest: Dr. Michelle Segar, University of MichiganIn this episode, we sit down with Dr. Michelle Segar, NIH-funded scientist, author of No Sweat<...
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Episode 20
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54:25
Season 3, Episode 19 - Ryan Glatt
🚨 New Episode Alert: The Brain Health Opportunity 🚨We just dropped a powerful episode of the Medical Fitness Podcast featuring Ryan Glatt, Senior Brain Health Coach and Director of the FitBrain Program at the Pacific Neuros...
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Episode 19
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47:10
Season 3, Episode 18 - Simon Matthews
🚨 New Episode of the Medical Fitness Podcast! 🚨This week, we sit down with Simon Matthews, a psychologist and global leader in health behavior change coaching. Simon has nearly 30 years of experience helping people b...
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Episode 18
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1:01:08
Season 3, Episode 17 - Dr. Lucius Pomerantz
🚨 New Medical Fitness Podcast Episode!We’re joined by Dr. M. Lucius Pomerantz—orthopedic surgeon, lifestyle medicine physician, and founding member of the MFA Physician Advisory Committee.Dr. Pomerantz shares how h...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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42:18
Season 3, Episode 16 - Carly Headd
🚨 NEW PODCAST EPISODE ALERT! 🚨 🎧 Medical Fitness Podcast | Powered by the Medical Fitness Association + MRFi🔥 This one’s a must-listen for anyone serious about bridging the gap between healthcare and fitness.We s...
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Episode 16
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51:13
Season 3, Episode 15 - Ashan Korala and Alex Cannon
🎙️ New Episode: Redefining Cardiac Rehab—How One Team Is Disrupting the Status Quo📍 Season 3, Episode 14 | Guests: Ashan Korala & Alex Cannon🎧 Listen now on all major podcast platformsFor decades, cardiac rehab has follo...
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Episode 15
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1:01:40
Season 3, Episode 14 - Veronica Lopez YMCA
🏥💪 A Certified First in Medical Fitness: How One YMCA is Reshaping Community Health🎙️ In the latest episode of the Medical Fitness Podcast, we sat down with Veronica Lopez, RN, Vice President of Health Strategies at the YMCA of Greater ...
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Episode 14
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43:51
Season 3, Episode 13 - Greg Mihailovich (American Heart Association)
🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT: “From Policy to Pavement: Building a Physically Active Nation” 💪🗽In this powerful new episode of the Medical Fitness Podcast, co-hosts Jeff Young (MRF Institute) and David Flench (Medical Fitness Association) sit do...
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Episode 13
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34:56
Season 3, Episode 12 - Dr. Sarae Jandreau
🎙️ NEW EPISODE: When PT Ends, What’s Next? A Physiatrist’s Answer to the Follow-Through ProblemDr. Sarae Jandreau is not your average physician. A Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, athlete, and former assistant stren...
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Episode 12
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50:46
Season 3, Episode 11 - Dr. Ritu Thamman
🚨 NEW EPISODE DROP! 🚨How is digital health reshaping cardiac care—especially for women and underserved populations?🎙️ On the latest episode of the Medical Fitness Podcast, we team up with the American Heart As...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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41:24
Season 3, Episode 10 - Dr. Karen Wonders
🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT: The Medical Fitness Podcast 🔗This week, we sit down with one of the pioneers in exercise oncology — Dr. Karen Wonders — and if you work in the medical fitness space, this is a must-listen.Dr. Wonders i...
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Episode 10
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47:05
Season 3, Episode 9 - Raina Childers-Richmond
New Episode Drop! 🎙️ Get ready for one of our most practical and powerful conversations yet on The Medical Fitness Podcast.We’re joined by Raina Childers-Richmond — registered dietitian, certified health coach, a...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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57:40
Season 3, Episode 7 - Dr. Jessica Matthews
🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT — Season 3, Episode 8 🎙️ The Medical Fitness Podcast Powered by the Medical Fitness Association + the Medicine-Rehab-Fitness Institute🎧 Guest: Dr. Jessica Matthews 🎓 Tenured Profe...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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52:26
Season 3, Episode 7 - Dr. Rachele Podjednic
🚨 NEW EPISODE – Season 3, Episode 7 of the Medical Fitness Podcast 🎙️ “Muscle as Medicine: Strength Training for Health & Longevity”. Featuring Dr. Rachele Pojednic Powered by the Medical Fitness...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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47:09
Season 3, Episode 6 - Dr. Rick Howard
🔥 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🔥.Season 3, Episode 6 of the Medical Fitness Podcast just dropped, and we’re bringing back a powerhouse guest—Dr. Rick Howard! 🎙️💪.Rick is a leader in applie...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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45:32
Season 3, Episode 5 - Dr. John Farrell
🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🚨🔥 Season 3, Episode 5 of The Medical Fitness Podcast is LIVE!In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. John Farrell, Assistant Professor and Human Performance Consultant at Texas State Univers...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:03:16
Season 3, Episode 4 - Ken Gorman
🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🚨 🔥 Season 3, Episode 4 of The Medical Fitness Podcast is live, and this one is a must-listen! We’re sitting down with Ken Gorman, CEO of Power Wellness, to talk about the future o...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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46:57
Season 3, Episode 3 - Dr. Rob Newton
🎙️ Next Episode Alert: The Medical Fitness Podcast 🎙️Are you ready to uncover the life-changing power of exercise as medicine?Join us as we welcome Dr. Rob Newton, a world-renowned exercise oncology pioneer an...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:04:05
Season 3, Episode 2: Podcast Co-Hosts - Jeff Young, Thomas Hammett, David Flench Part II
🚨 Part 2 is Here! 🎙️ Ready for the next chapter in the evolution of medical fitness? The latest episode of The Medical Fitness Podcast is live!In Part 2, Jeff Young, Dr. Thomas Hammett, and David Flinch go beyond the “why...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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48:30
Season 3, Episode 1: Podcast Co-Hosts - Jeff Young, Thomas Hammett, David Flench Part I
🚨 New Year, New Episode! 🎙️ Start 2025 with a thought-provoking dive into the evolving world of medical fitness! In the latest episode of The Medical Fitness Podcast, Jeff Young, Dr. Thomas Hammett, and David Fletch tackle...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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59:51
Season 2, Episode 13: Doug Ribley
In this episode of the Medical Fitness Podcast, we sit down with Doug Ribley, a seasoned leader and pioneer in the medical fitness industry with over 40 years of experience. Doug shares his journey from helping to build world-class wel...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:02:01
Season 2, Episode 12: Dr. John Jakicic
We’re excited to share the latest episode of The Medical Fitness Podcast, featuring a groundbreaking conversation with Dr. John Jakicic, an internationally renowned expert in exercise science and obesity treatment. With decades of...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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55:53