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EPISODE · Dec 5, 2025 · 1H 19M

Episode 24: Dr Susan Baxter, PHD on Bodybuilding, Burnout and Building Systems

from The Macro Lounge Podcast · host Chris Bold and Rachel Mead

Dr Susan Baxter, PhD in movement science, award winning educator, former bikini competitor, global presenter and founder of the AHA Method, joins Chris and Rachel for a deep dive into the worlds of bodybuilding, coaching, business systems and longevity.In this episode we cover:👉 Susan’s wild origin story from Highlanders TV host to national stage winner👉 How competing shaped her discipline, resilience and academic career👉 Why so many PTs struggle with skill set and structure👉 The rise of wellness and recovery and what gyms are getting wrong👉 Identity loss after competing and how to transition without blowing up your life👉 How bodybuilding systems can improve every part of your worldSusan also shares her best gym horror stories, her favourite movement pattern, and why she once ended up on a newspaper cover in a bikini she regretted immediately.🎧 Subscribe for new episodes every Saturday📸 Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/macro_lounge_podcast/If you want to get in touch with Dr Susan Baxter PHD - find her links below! She'd love to hear from you. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsuzbaxter/Website: https://www.drsuzsquad.com/

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