The Code: A Guide to Health and Human Performance

When your annual physical feels more like a checklist for insurance than an actual look at your health, it’s a sign that something’s off.   In this episode, Dr. Andrew Fix shares a personal story that hits a nerve for a lot of people - what happens when you go to the doctor expecting care, and instead walk away feeling like a box that got checked. What’s the point of a wellness visit if no one’s a...

What if rehab wasn’t a step back but a smarter way forward, especially after injury, pregnancy, or both?   Dr. Andrew Fix sits down with Dr. Jessie Czarnecki, physical therapist, weightlifting coach, and fellow clinician at PhysioRoom, for a conversation about strength training through life’s most demanding seasons including injury recovery, pregnancy, and postpartum. Drawing from her own ACL inju...

Stop apologizing for putting your health first when you’re with family or on vacation.   Dr. Andrew Fix gets real about the quiet pressure so many of us feel to explain or soften our choices when we’re around others, especially when those choices support our health. Why do we feel the need to say sorry for skipping a drink or going out for a run before dinner? Why does taking care of ourselves som...

Most people know how to train their bodies, but what about training the brain?   Dr. Andrew Fix welcomes back Sarah Murphy, the founder of OMNI Neuro, for a conversation about neurofeedback, what it is, how it works, and why it matters. After navigating her own recovery from a head injury, Sarah turned that experience into a practice that helps others build resilience and stronger cognitive functi...

Have you ever found yourself staring into the fridge after a long day, unsure of what to eat and too tired to figure it out? Dr. Andrew Fix shares why food prepping has become one of the most reliable ways he supports his health during the week and how it might do the same for you.    Dr. Fix walks through the benefits in a way that feels both practical and surprisingly personal, showing how prepp...

Hallie Woods spent 15 years inside hospital leadership, and she’s seen firsthand how the healthcare system actually works and who it really works for. In this episode, she joins Dr. Andrew Fix to talk about what happens when hospitals and insurance companies prioritize profit over patient care. Hallie shares what she learned as Chief Operating Officer of a large Denver hospital, where care decisio...

Could a simple walk challenge your body, clear your mind, and strengthen your sense of discipline all at once? Dr. Andrew Fix unpacks the rising popularity of rucking: a low-tech approach to fitness that involves walking with added weight in a backpack or vest. He explains how this small shift transforms a regular walk into a more efficient workout that improves cardiovascular health, builds muscl...

Most men want real connection. But as a father in midlife, where do you find it?   Dr. Andrew Fix talks with Jason Griffing, the founder of Pillars of Impact, a growing community for dads who want more than surface-level friendships. They explore what happens when fathers carve out space for honest conversations about marriage, parenting, purpose, and the parts of life that often get overlooked.  ...

Treating pain without seeing the full picture is like fixing a leaky pipe without checking the water supply for the real issue.   Dr. Andrew Fix shares a story about a patient who followed all the rules of rehab but still couldn’t shake her knee pain. Months of physical therapy focused on the joint itself, yet her mobility was limited and the discomfort persisted. Why wasn’t it working?   As it tu...

Most injuries don’t need surgery. They need the right signal to help the body start healing.   Dr. Andrew Fix sits down with Kathleen Heiney, the founder of LINC Golf & Wellness and ReGen3 Therapeutics, to talk about shockwave therapy and its role in treating tendinopathy and chronic pain. What happens when you stop chasing quick fixes and start supporting the body’s natural healing process? F...

Most people think the gym is where the magic happens, but the real calorie-burner might be everything you're doing outside of it.   Dr. Andrew Fix introduces the concept of NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis) and explains why these unstructured movements might be your biggest opportunity for burning calories and boosting energy. Think walking to the store, standing at your desk, or carrying...

Billionaires are investing in longevity science, and it could change how the rest of us live, age, and access healthcare.   In this episode, Dr. Andrew Fix talks with Dr. David Dror, a health economist and author of “Investors in Longevity,” about the future of aging and why massive private investment is flowing into the science of longer, healthier lives. What happens when aging becomes a market...

Most injuries don’t come out of nowhere. They happen when your body is asked to do more than it’s ready for.   In this episode, Dr. Andrew Fix breaks down how injury, capacity, and stress are connected in ways that many people overlook. What causes an injury? Why do some aches seem to pop up after a small change in your routine? He explains how every tissue in your body has a capacity for stress a...

Waiting until pain gets worse guarantees it’ll cost you more time, more money, and more of the life you want to live.   This episode starts with a conversation about amortization in commercial real estate, but quickly shifts to something more personal: the way we treat our own pain. Dr. Andrew Fix shares how this financial concept mirrors the way many people delay dealing with physical discomfort....

Most of us breathe more than 20,000 times a day without realizing how much it's working against us, fueling stress, wasting energy, and keeping us stuck in survival mode.   Dr. Andrew Fix sits down with Dr. Andy Sabatier, a physical therapist who left behind a high-performance sports and ICU background to focus entirely on one thing: helping people breathe better. Together, they unpack the differe...

Using insurance for physical therapy might feel like a smart move until you see the price you’re paying in time, money, and results.   When Dr. Andrew Fix sat in on a client’s post-op appointment, he didn’t expect the orthopedic surgeon to describe their own physical therapy department as “a factory.” But that offhand comment revealed something bigger: a system that’s become overloaded, rushed, an...

Most of us know the basics: eat well, move your body, get enough sleep. So why is it still so hard to live a healthy lifestyle?   Dr. Andrew Fix is joined by Dr. Lloyd Glauberman, a psychotherapist with more than 40 years of experience, to talk about why common sense habits have become so difficult to maintain. They explore the idea of “lifestyle intelligence,” a concept rooted in the natural inst...

Asking for help isn’t a weakness; it’s one of the fastest ways to get where you want to go.   When did we start believing that real leaders don’t need guidance? Dr. Andrew Fix takes a closer look at a recent Toyota campaign featuring Damian Lillard and unpacks the message that mentorship somehow conflicts with leadership. He doesn’t buy it, and explains why that mindset holds people back.   In thi...

Skipping workouts while traveling might not seem like a big deal, but why does it feel so hard to get back into a routine afterward?   Dr. Andrew Fix breaks down the challenge of staying consistent with fitness while on the road and why a little effort can make a big difference. Fresh off a work trip to Atlanta, he shares strategies for keeping movement and nutrition in check without overcomplicat...

Let them do what they do. Your power comes from what you do next.   Ever catch yourself getting worked up over something completely out of your hands? Dr. Andrew Fix dives into the idea of “let them,” inspired by Mel Robbins, and why releasing control over the uncontrollable can ease anxiety and improve your reaction to life’s frustrations. Whether it’s traffic, a tough game, or someone ghosting y...

Most of us spend our days replaying the past or bracing for what’s next, but how often do we fully experience what’s happening right now?   Dr. Andrew Fix breaks down the power of presence and why learning to stay in the moment can change the way we move through life. Watching his one-year-old son play, he noticed something striking—kids don’t dwell on yesterday or stress about tomorrow. They just...

How you carry yourself—your posture, your thoughts, your body language—shapes more than just how others see you. It affects your mood, your mindset, and your capacity for growth.   Dr. Andrew Fix breaks down the power of self-perception and communication, using “The Pout-Pout Fish” as an unexpected but fitting example. A gloomy fish believes he’s destined to be miserable until one moment shifts hi...

Relying on a prescription won’t rebuild strength or restore movement. Healing takes more than medication.   Dr. Andrew Fix shares the story of a man who struggled with back pain for six months after lifting something heavy and awkward. When he finally saw a doctor, he walked away with a prescription for gabapentin but no real plan for recovery. What can you do when medication is the only advice yo...

Burnout isn’t a badge of honor. The real challenge is knowing your limits and respecting boundaries before you hit a wall.   Dr. Andrew Fix takes a hard look at burnout and why so many high achievers push themselves past the point of exhaustion. Do you know where your limits are? Most people don’t until they’ve already gone too far. Instead of chasing a perfect work-life balance, Dr. Fix offers a...

Struggling to feel rested no matter how many hours you sleep? Maybe the real issue isn’t time. It’s quality.   In this episode, Dr. Andrew Fix talks about what it takes to improve sleep quality so you can wake up refreshed and ready to go. He shares insights from his own life as a busy father and professional, breaking down why better sleep leads to better recovery, sharper thinking, and more ener...