Sleep is My Waking Passion
Hosted by Dr. Alison Kole—a triple-boarded pulmonary critical care and sleep medicine physician, reformed chronic insomniac, devoted mom, and unapologetic sleep health creator—this hit podcast takes you on the real, unfiltered journey inside the science and soul of sleep. Each week, with wisdom forged from the trenches of night shifts and the chaos of motherhood, Alison sits down with top-tier experts and ordinary people with extraordinary sleep stories, unraveling how sleep shapes happiness, health, and destiny. If you want the 360° truth—the wins, the setbacks, the breakthroughs—about why every hour of sleep could be the most important hour of your life, this is the show that will change how you see your pillow forever. Sleep isn’t just her passion—it’s the key to waking up to your potential. Hit subscribe and transform your nights, days, and dreams.
Sleep is My Waking Passion
How CrossFit Games Athlete Dr. Julie Foucher Prioritizes Sleep & Health
Welcome to "Sleep Is My Waking Passion" with Dr. Alison Kole! In today’s episode, we’re joined by the legendary Dr. Julie Foucher—a true powerhouse at the intersection of medicine and athletics. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in Biomedical Engineering and completed her medical school and residency training at the Cleveland Clinic. Julie also holds a Master’s in Nutrition from Case Western Reserve University and has completed the Integrative Medicine in Residency curriculum through the University of Arizona.
Julie is not just a board-certified physician, but a four-time CrossFit Games competitor, a health innovator, and the celebrated host of the Pursuing Health podcast. Her story of balancing med school with elite-level CrossFit fueled a movement—and now, she’s here to inspire you!
What you’ll learn in this episode:
- Unlocking Performance and Longevity Through Sleep: Discover how Julie guarded her sleep even during her most intense CrossFit training, learn strategies for better rest, and hear why sleep is non-negotiable for both mental and physical health.
- Personalized Medicine that Motivates Real Change: Hear how Julie uses genetics and precision health in her practice to make healthy habits stick—turning abstract “should-dos” into personalized action plans you’ll actually want to follow.
- Resilience, Evolving Fitness, and Functional Living: Get tips from a world-famous athlete on how your workout routine (and mindset) can evolve with time, and why focusing on functionality keeps you thriving at every age and stage.
Tune in for insider advice from Dr. Julie Foucher and get inspired to take your health, sleep, and fitness.
For social, Julie is most active on Instagram: @juliefoucher
Facebook: @JulieFoucherCF
Twitter: @Julie_Foucher
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