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Rob Sumner
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Rob is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Athletic Trainer, and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist focused on integrating health, fitness, and physical therapy. As the founder of Sumner Specialized Physical Therapy and related ventures, he emphasizes a holistic approach to wellness. Rob is passionate about the SuperHuman Protocol to help individuals REPAIR, REBUILD, and REDEFINE their lives. His podcast explores biohacks, advanced fitness techniques, and nutrition tips, inspiring listeners to achieve a balanced lifestyle and realize their full potential.

  1. FEB 13

    Regaining Health Momentum After 50 | Episode 94

    If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing too much with very little to show for it—this episode will bring clarity. In the final episode of this 3-part series, Dr. Rob Sumner explains why health after 50 is no longer about effort—it’s about order. This episode walks through the correct order of operations for restoring momentum, rebuilding trust with your body, and creating progress that actually sticks. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why health after 50 is hierarchical, not linearThe biological priority ladder your body always followsWhy skipping steps leads to burnout, plateaus, and injuryThe difference between safety, stability, capacity, and longevityHow to know what your body needs right nowHow the 10-stage Wellness Ascension Roadmap removes guessworkThis episode ties together everything from the previous two podcasts and gives you a clear framework to stop guessing and start progressing—at any age. If you want guidance applying this in real life, with accountability and clarity, the 4% Club is where this framework comes to life. 📩 Email: Rob@SumnerPT.com 📞 Call: (509) 684-5621

    12 min

  2. JAN 28

    The Hidden Bottlenecks Blocking Your Health: Inflammation, Insulin & Detox Overload | Episode 93

    Most people don’t struggle with health because they’re doing the wrong things.They struggle because something is in the way. In Part 2 of this series, Dr. Rob Sumner breaks down the real bottlenecks that keep people stuck after 40—no matter how disciplined or motivated they are. This episode explains why your body may be holding on instead of letting go, and why that response is often protective, not pathological. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why chronic inflammation acts like a traffic jam in the bodyHow insulin resistance is an adaptive response—not a failureWhy belly fat is often protective storage, not stubborn weightHow detox overload and liver congestion stall progressWhy fasting works for some people—and backfires for othersHow pushing harder can increase resistance instead of resultsThis episode will completely change how you think about fat loss, energy, and healing after 40. 👉 Next up: How to create momentum again by fixing the order of operations for health. If you want help identifying your bottlenecks and your next step, join us inside the 4% Club, where we walk through this process step by step. 📩 Email: Rob@SumnerPT.com 📞 Call: (509) 684-5621

    16 min

  3. JAN 23

    Why Your Body Gets Stuck After 40 (Even When You’re Doing Everything Right) | Episode 92

    If you’re over 40 and feel like your body just isn’t responding the way it used to—despite eating better, exercising more, and “doing the right things”—this episode is for you. Dr. Rob Sumner explains why feeling stuck after 40 is not a failure, not laziness, and not a broken metabolism. It’s a biological signal—and one that can be understood and corrected when you stop forcing your body and start supporting it. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why trying harder often backfires after 40What “stuck” actually means at a systems levelHow inflammation, stress, and recovery affect progressWhy order matters more than effort as we ageHow the body conserves energy when it feels unsafeWhere most people go wrong—and how to reset momentumThis is the first episode in a 3-part series designed to help you stop starting over and finally move forward with confidence. Click the link to take the Wellness Ascension Roadmap Survey and gain a better understanding of where you are at in your health. https://sumnerpt.com/war 👉 Next up: The hidden bottlenecks that block progress—even when motivation is high. If you want guidance applying this to your own life, that’s exactly what we do inside the 4% Club. 📩 Email: Rob@SumnerPT.com 📞 Call: (509) 684-5621

    17 min

  4. 12/11/2025

    The 5 Health Defense Systems That Protect You (Eat to Beat Disease — Part 2) | Episode 91

    In Part 2 of this powerful Eat to Beat Disease series, Dr. Rob Sumner breaks down the five health defense systems that keep you alive, repair damage, fight disease, and slow aging — and how the foods you eat every day can strengthen or weaken them. These systems are active inside you RIGHT NOW: 🩸 Angiogenesis – your 60,000-mile blood vessel network 🔧 Regeneration – your stem cell repair system 🦠 Microbiome – the 39 trillion bacteria controlling digestion, immunity & mood 🧬 DNA Protection & Repair – your genetic defense system 🛡️ Immunity – your internal army that detects and destroys threats When these systems are strong, you feel energized, resilient, and youthful. When they weaken, disease begins long before symptoms appear. And here’s the incredible part: The right foods can activate every one of these systems — starting today. This episode breaks it all down in simple, visual, actionable language so you can finally understand what your body is doing behind the scenes to protect you… and how to support it every single day. 💡 In This Episode You’ll Learn: ✔ How cancer hijacks your blood vessel system — and which foods block it ✔ The unexpected foods that activate stem cells and slow aging ✔ How gut bacteria influence weight, cravings, inflammation, and immunity ✔ The truth about daily DNA damage and how to repair it through food ✔ Why immunity must be balanced — not just “boosted” ✔ How all 5 defense systems work together to keep you alive 🍎 Foods Featured in This Episode: Tomatoes • Green tea • Mushrooms • Berries • Olive oil • Garlic • Fermented foods • Dark chocolate • Nuts • Beans • Cruciferous vegetables • Citrus • Pomegranate These are everyday, accessible foods that improve your biology from the inside out. 📘 This Series (3 Parts): Part 1: Why What You Eat Can Change Everything Part 2: The 5 Health Defense Systems That Protect You (THIS EPISODE) Part 3: How to Eat to Beat Disease — Daily Plan, Food Lists, and Habits 🔗 Want Help Applying This? Take the Wellness Ascension Roadmap assessment and find your stage. Email: Rob@SumnerPT.com Call: (509) 684-5621 Inside the 4% Club, we teach how to apply each principle through weekly coaching, recipes, and implementation steps.

    32 min

  5. 11/21/2025

    Eat to Beat Disease (Part 1): Why What You Eat Can Change EVERYTHING | Episode 90

    This is the start of a powerful 3-part series based on Dr. William Li’s groundbreaking book Eat to Beat Disease — and today we’re diving into why food is so much more than fuel. In this episode, Dr. Rob Sumner breaks down how food sends chemical signals to your cells, activates your body’s natural healing systems, and shapes your long-term health more than most people realize. You’ll learn how the body is designed to defend itself from cancer, inflammation, aging, and disease — and how every bite you take is either turning those defense systems ON or OFF. This is NOT about dieting.It’s NOT about restriction.It’s about making food work for you instead of against you. ⸻ 🍎 What We Cover in Part 1: • The massive shift in how we should think about food (it’s medicine, not math)• How food acts as “information” that instructs your cells• The 5 powerful health defense systems in your body• Real examples of foods that activate healing• Why most people struggle — and how to make this simple• How every bite you take is a vote for health or disease If you’re ready to feel empowered and finally understand how to use food to improve energy, metabolism, inflammation, and longevity — this episode is your starting point. ⸻ 🎧 Episode Roadmap (3-Part Series): Part 1: Why What You Eat Can Change EverythingPart 2: The 5 Health Defense Systems (angiogenesis, regeneration, microbiome, DNA repair, immunity)Part 3: How to Apply This to Your Daily Life — with specific foods, habits, and meal strategies ⸻ 💡 Want to Know Where YOU Are on the Wellness Ascension Roadmap? This 10-stage system helps you understand your current level of wellness and your next steps for long-term health.📩 Email Rob: Rob@SumnerPT.com📞 Call: (509) 684-5621 ⸻ 🔗 Join the 4% Club for deeper coaching, weekly live calls, and full health courses: [Insert your link] ⸻ 📝 Drop a Comment: What part of today’s episode opened your eyes the most? ⸻ #EatToBeatDisease #DrWilliamLi #Longevity #FoodAsMedicine #WellnessAfter50 #4PercentClub #HealthDefenseSystems #DrRobSumner

    18 min

  6. 10/23/2025

    How to Finally Improve Your Wellness After 50 (Without Starting Over Again) |Episode 89

    If you’re over 50 and feel like improving your health just keeps getting harder, this episode is for you. Dr. Rob Sumner, DPT, explains why most people struggle to make wellness stick after 50—and how to finally break the cycle. You’ll discover what’s really holding you back (it’s not willpower), the hidden consequences of “doing nothing,” and how to build a simple, consistent routine that actually fits your life. At the heart of this episode is Rob’s Wellness Ascension Roadmap—a 10-stage framework that helps you see exactly where you are in your journey and what to do next. Whether you’re just starting to move again or fine-tuning advanced habits for longevity, this roadmap meets you where you are and helps you climb higher—safely, clearly, and confidently. 💡 In This Episode You’ll Learn: ✅ Why information overload keeps people stuck after 50✅ The 3 biggest barriers to improving wellness (and how to fix them)✅ The real consequences of “standing still” after 50✅ How to build lasting strength, balance, and energy at any age✅ A full breakdown of the 10 stages of the Wellness Ascension Roadmap✅ How to finally stop starting over—and start climbing consistently What Is the Wellness Ascension Roadmap? It’s a 10-stage, step-by-step system designed to help you progress from stuck and overwhelmed to confident, strong, and full of energy. Each stage builds on the one before it—so you’re never guessing or burning out. It’s simple, personalized, and built for the over-50 body. Want to Find Your Stage on the Roadmap? Join us inside the 4% Club for deeper training, guidance, and community: https://www.skool.com/4percentclub/about 💬 Share Your Takeaway: Drop a comment below with where you think you are on the roadmap—and what your next step will be!

    35 min

  7. 09/26/2025

    Feeling Foggy or Inflamed? How to Detox Safely | Episode 88

    Feeling foggy, inflamed, or just “off”?Your body might be carrying a higher toxin load than it can handle — and no, you don’t need a $300 cleanse to fix it. In this episode, Dr. Rob Sumner breaks down exactly how detoxification really works in the body, what systems are involved, and how to support your own detox pathways safely and naturally. You'll learn: The truth about toxins (and how they accumulate)The main detox organs and how to support themWhy some people struggle to detox and others don'tThe difference between extreme detox and daily detoxWhat to eat, drink, sweat, and supplement to assist your bodySimple strategies you can start today to reduce your toxic load 🧠 This isn't fear-based. It's function-based.📊 Science-backed. Practical. And built for real people. Whether you're dealing with fatigue, brain fog, skin issues, stubborn fat, or inflammation—this podcast gives you the foundational detox roadmap to start feeling better without gimmicks. 👀 Visuals covered in this episode: Click Here to Watch on YouTube Toxin Load vs Detox Capacity diagramDetox Organ Map (Liver, Kidneys, Gut, Lymph, Skin, Lungs)"Extreme vs Daily Detox" Strategy FlowSigns You’re Detoxing Too Fast 🔗 Want the full Detox Checklist or to work with Dr. Rob?Join the 4% Club: https://www.skool.com/4percentclub/aboutExplore Sumner Wellness Programs: https://sumnerpt.com/ 🎧 Hit play and let’s get your body back in balance.

    20 min

  8. 07/30/2025

    MEN: How to Boost Testosterone Naturally After 40—Without Drugs, Gimmicks, or Burnout | Episode 87

    You might be dealing with low testosterone—and you're not alone. In this episode, Dr. Rob Sumner breaks down the 8 proven, natural strategies to boost testosterone without drugs, gimmicks, or extreme routines. Learn how to take control of your hormones and your health using science-backed tools that actually work for real men in their 40s, 50s, and beyond. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll discover: What testosterone really does for your energy, strength, and moodWhy testosterone drops after 40—and what accelerates the declineHow SHBG affects your free testosterone (and what to do about it)The 8 daily habits to naturally raise T levels—starting todayHow to read your lab panel and avoid being told “you're normal” when you feel terribleThe mindset shift every man needs to thrive as he ages 💥 Whether you're just starting out or already training hard, this episode will help you: ✔️ Reclaim your energy and confidence ✔️ Burn fat and build muscle ✔️ Sleep better and recover faster ✔️ Age with intention—not decline Want to learn more and join our community?👉 https://www.skool.com/4percentclub/about #Testosterone #MensHealth #Over40 #BoostTestosterone #NaturalTestosterone #DrRobSumner #HealthyAging #HormoneHealth #EnergyForMen #BuildMuscle #BurnFat #SleepBetter #AgeStrong #ScienceBacked #NoGimmicks #MenOver40 #StrengthAndVitality #FitnessForMen #MaleHealth #Longevity #healthandwellness #4percentclub

    41 min
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Rob is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Athletic Trainer, and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist focused on integrating health, fitness, and physical therapy. As the founder of Sumner Specialized Physical Therapy and related ventures, he emphasizes a holistic approach to wellness. Rob is passionate about the SuperHuman Protocol to help individuals REPAIR, REBUILD, and REDEFINE their lives. His podcast explores biohacks, advanced fitness techniques, and nutrition tips, inspiring listeners to achieve a balanced lifestyle and realize their full potential.

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  • Creator
    Rob Sumner
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    95
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rob Sumner
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