Stay ConnectedJulie 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 of Pursuing Health, Julie shares what she learned from a year-long experiment of starting 100 conversations with strangers.
As an introvert, this challenge pushed her beyond fear, discomfort, and self-doubt.
She reflects on rejection, surprising moments of connection, and why first impressions rarely tell the full story.
This episode explores how helping others feel seen opens the door to real, meaningful connection. If you’ve ever wanted more connection but felt held back by fear, this episode is for you.
Please share your thoughts with info@pursuing-health.com, or connect with me on Instagram @JulieFoucher.
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Ep 323 - Four Questions to Overcome Limiting Beliefs
Ep 281 - Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng on Becoming an Unapologetic Leader
If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice. I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.
In this episode of Pursuing Health, Dr. Julie Foucher Brown explores direct primary care as a model that restores time, trust, and relationship to medicine. Through conversations with physicians practicing DPC, Julie examines what becomes possible when care is no longer driven by insurance—but by people.
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Ep 111 - A New Model for Primary Care with Dr. Kenneth Rictor
Ep 128 - Dr. Jeffrey Geller on Loneliness and the Power of Groups
Ep 308 - Dr. Lilian White on Providing Empowered Care
If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice. I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.
What do you do when your mind is racing, emotions feel overwhelming, and meditation doesn’t help?
In this episode of Pursuing Health, I share a personal moment of overwhelm and the simple, unexpected technique that helped me regulate my nervous system in just minutes. When sitting quietly felt impossible, I turned to Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), or tapping—and experienced a powerful shift.
I’ll explain why meditation isn’t always the right tool in intense moments, the science behind tapping, and guide you through a short practice you can follow along with in real time.
If you’ve tried tapping, I’d love to hear what you think.
Please share your thoughts with info@pursuing-health.com, or connect with me on Instagram @JulieFoucher.
Related Episodes:
Ep 223 - Tapping to Reduce Stress with Nick Ortner
Ep 303 - Exploring Consciousness + Transcendental Meditation with Tony Nader
If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice. I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.
What if medicine focused less on naming diseases and more on understanding why the body falls out of balance in the first place?
This episode brings together some of the most respected thinkers in functional medicine: Dr. David Haase, Dr. Mark Hyman, Chris Kresser, and Dr. Bob Rountree. Together, they explore how a systems-based approach—one that looks at root causes rather than isolated symptoms—can transform the way we understand health, healing, and the human body.
This episode offers a clear and compelling look at functional medicine as a framework—not just for treating disease, but for truly pursuing health.
Related Episodes:
Ep 007 - Dr. Mark Hyman on Functional Medicine, the Future, and Community
Ep 189 - Chris Kresser HPA Axis Dysfunction and the Stress Response
Ep 233 - Dr. Bob Rountree on Healthy Aging
Ep 193 - Superhuman: Dr. David Haase on Unlocking your Brain’s Potential
If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice. I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.
In this solo episode, Julie shares a deeply personal story about discovering the profound connection between physical movement and mental health. What began as a lesson in self-care during her early medical training became a lifelong understanding that our physical habits—exercise, sleep, nutrition, and recovery—are essential to maintaining emotional resilience. This experience reshaped her approach to physical health—not as a performance pursuit, but as a foundation for emotional balance and well-being.
Please share your thoughts with info@pursuing-health.com, or connect with me on Instagram @JulieFoucher.
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Ep 139 - Stress: The Elephant in the Room with Dr. George Slavich
Ep 299 - Dr. Wayne Jonas on Whole Person Care for Cancer and Healing
If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice. I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.
How do meditation, breathwork, and tapping influence the brain—and what can they teach us about healing, connection, and resilience?
In this episode, I speak with four thought leaders exploring the neuroscience and practice of inner calm:
From ancient practices to modern neuroscience, this episode explores how tuning the mind and body can transform stress into clarity—and reconnect us to our shared field of consciousness.
Related Episodes:
Ep 289 - Niraj Naik on Efficiency with Breath
Ep 223 - Tapping to Reduce Stress with Nick Ortner
Ep 277 - Dr. Lisa Miller on the Science of Spirituality + Mental Health
Ep 303 - Tony Nader on Exploring Consciousness + Transcendental Meditation
If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice. I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.
Have you ever felt trapped in a thought you couldn’t shake? In this episode, Julie shares how the belief “I’ll never be organized” kept her stuck in anxiety and overwhelm—and how Byron Katie’s The Work helped her break free. Through four simple questions, she discovered a way to shift limiting beliefs into empowering ones. Listen in to learn how this tool can open new possibilities in your own life.
Please share your thoughts with info@pursuing-health.com, or connect with me on Instagram @JulieFoucher.
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Ep 309 - How I Created My Life Plan
If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice. I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.
What matters more—quality or quantity when it comes to nutrition? And how does diet connect to stress, longevity, and overall health?
In this episode, we’re bringing together highlights from some of my favorite past conversations on nutrition and lifestyle. You’ll hear from:
It’s a packed episode with practical takeaways to help you think about food—and health—in a more holistic way.
Related Episodes:
Ep 22 - Brigid Titgemeier on Functional Nutriton
Ep 272 - The Secret to Longevity: Dan Buettner on the Blue Zones
Ep 95 - EC Synkowski on Optimizing your Nutrition
Ep 189 - Chris Kresser on HPA Axis Dysfunction and the Stress Response
Ep 302 - Cate Shanahan on The Dangers of Seed Oils
If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice. I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.
I first learned visualization as a young gymnast, used it in CrossFit, and now I’m finding it just as powerful in everyday life. In this week’s episode, I share how this simple tool can help you show up with more confidence, presence, and joy—no matter what challenge you’re facing.
Please share your thoughts with info@pursuing-health.com, or connect with me on Instagram @JulieFoucher.
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Ep 319 - Finding Purpose Beyond the Podium
Ep 315 - Mind Over Muscle: The Power of Mental Training in My CrossFit Journey
If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice. I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.
In this special episode, I’m sharing a compilation of some of my favorite conversations with five of the most decorated athletes in CrossFit Games history: Rich Froning, Tia-Clair Toomey, Mat Fraser, Katrin Davidsdottir, and Annie Thorisdottir. These episodes span the past ten years of the podcast—starting with my very first recording ever, with Rich Froning. It’s been incredible to reflect on how much the show has evolved, and even more powerful to revisit the insights these champions shared. We talk about their mindset towards competition and pressure: what drove them to the top of the sport, what continues to fuel their training, and the habits behind their success. Whether you’ve been following the podcast from the beginning or just tuning in, I hope you enjoy this look back at some of the most inspiring conversations I’ve had with the Fittest on Earth.
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Ep 001 - Rich Froning on Competition, Shifting Priorities, and Discovering his Purpose
Ep 52b - Tia-Clair Toomey on Realizing Her CrossFit and Olympic Dreams and Finding Confidence
Ep 56 - Katrín Davíðsdóttir and Ben Bergeron on The Process of Creating a Champion
Ep 153 - Mat Fraser + Sammy Moniz: Sweethearts on a Mission
Ep 271 - Annie Thorisdottir: a CrossFit Legend on the Will to Win
If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice. I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.
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