I Couldn't Run a Mile in Residency. #477

I Couldn't Run a Mile in Residency. #477

March 30, 2026 · 49 min · Episode 477

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In this episode, Drs. Nii & Renee discuss their struggles with fitness during residency and how they developed a consistent workout habit using the Atomic Habits framework.

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! In this episode, we share our honest struggle with fitness as first-generation doctors - from not being able to run a mile in residency to building a consistent 5-6 day per week workout habit using the Atomic Habits framework. You'll hear: Why Nii couldn't run a mile by year 3 of surgery residency (and the McDonald's breakfast ritual)The Atomic Habits identity shift: "I am an athlete"How to make working ou...

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