The Driven Athlete

By Dr. Kyle Volstad, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, CSCS

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Episodes: 124

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Helping driven and ambitious people elevate their performance in life, health, exercise, and injury prevention. Shedding light on best known health practices, lifestyle habits, and injury prevention.


Episode Date
From Multi-Sport Kid To Sports PT - Dr. Kyle's Journey | Ep 124
Apr 22, 2026
A Labrum Tear On MRI Does Not Automatically Mean Surgery | Ep 122
Apr 19, 2026
Stop Chasing 1 MPH And Start Chasing Strikes w/ Prime Performance | Ep 123
Apr 14, 2026
Stop Warming Up Like A Maniac | Ep 121
Apr 02, 2026
Why Dancers Need Athlete Level Healthcare with Doctors for Dancers | Ep 120
Mar 25, 2026
What If Character Training Is The Real Edge? Joel Molina of 1822 Fitness | Ep 119
Mar 18, 2026
The Not-So-Glorious Road To The Big Leagues with Xavier Edwards | Ep 118
Mar 11, 2026
Stronger Together In Delray with Iron Valor | Ep 117
Mar 04, 2026
From Classroom To Sidelines: An Athletic Trainer’s Playbook For Youth Sports | Ep 116
Feb 25, 2026
Building Champions: Mindset, Longevity, And Life Lessons From Tennis To Golf w/ Jay Berger | Ep 115
Feb 11, 2026
How Modern Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, And Smart Training Transform Your Body And Mind | Ep 114
Feb 04, 2026
How Pediatric Speech And Myofunctional Therapy Boost Breathing, Sleep, And Sports w/ Dr Christina | Ep 113
Jan 29, 2026
The Elbow Is The Victim, Not The Culprit | Ep 112
Jan 21, 2026
Raising Resilient Athletes Without Burnout with Joel Molina | Ep 111
Jan 14, 2026
From Neck To Nerve: Understanding Carpal Tunnel And Its Many Hidden Triggers | Ep 110
Dec 31, 2025
Unlock Your Prime As A Pitcher | Ep 109
Dec 17, 2025
Kids’ Health, Rooted In The Gut with Dr Nelli Gluzman | Ep 108
Dec 10, 2025
Affordable Regeneration For Active Lives with Dr. K | Ep 107
Dec 03, 2025
Redefining Performance: Priorities, Community, And Modern Spine Care | Ep 106
Nov 19, 2025
From Confusion To Control: A Dietitian’s Guide To PCOS, Training, And Everyday Choices | Ep 105
Nov 13, 2025
Fix The Fire, Not The Alarm: Rethinking Pain | Ep 104
Nov 05, 2025
Why Your “Arthritis Flare” Isn’t Sudden And What Actually Calms It Down | Ep 103
Oct 29, 2025
How Prime Performance Engineers Baseball Success | Ep 102
Oct 22, 2025
Regenerative Care Insights - Your Body Isn't Broken, Ask Better Questions | Ep 101
Oct 16, 2025
Inside Concierge Medicine: Burnout, Breakthroughs, and Better Care | Ep 100!
Oct 08, 2025
From Joint Pain to Performance: Regenerative Medicine Meets Movement Science | Ep 99
Oct 01, 2025
Rethinking Men's Healthcare with Dr. Alejandro Miquel of Men's Only Medical | Ep 98
Sep 25, 2025
How Creative Outlets Transform Mental Health with Daniel Hutchinson | Ep 97
Sep 17, 2025
Regenerative Beauty: How Modern Aesthetics Blends with Wellness | Ep 96
Sep 10, 2025
Finding Love in PT School | Ep 95
Sep 03, 2025
The Scapula Secret: Your Shoulder's Hidden Pain Generator | Ep 94
Aug 27, 2025
Biomechanics Behind Non-Traumatic Wrist Injuries | Ep 93
Aug 20, 2025
Regenerative Revolution: How Stem Cells Are Changing Healthcare | Ep 92
Aug 13, 2025
Abs vs. Back: The Epic Battle Inside Your Spine | Ep 91
Aug 06, 2025
The SI Joint: Hidden Culprit Behind Your Back Pain | Ep 90
Jul 30, 2025
Acupuncture Explained: Eastern Medicine for Modern Wellness w/ Dr Molly | Ep 89
Jul 23, 2025
Unlocking Your Lumbar Spine | Ep 88
Jul 17, 2025
Functional Medicine & Root Cause Healing w/ Dr. Danielle and Dr. Joey | Ep 87
Jul 09, 2025
Hands on Pediatric Medicine w/ Dr. Celina Moore | Ep 86
Jul 02, 2025
Building Your 20 Strengths List: A Confidence Boost for High Achievers | Ep 85
Jun 25, 2025
Don't Miss These 5 Keys to Building Strength | Ep 84
Jun 18, 2025
THROWBACK - Spine Health and Regenerative Medicine w/ Dr. James Ghattas | Ep 83
Jun 11, 2025
Decoding Shoulder Pain in Throwers- Evaluation, Mechanics, & Pain | Ep 82
Jun 04, 2025
Spine Surgeon Dr. Phil Saville Discussing Surgical Approaches | Ep 81
May 28, 2025
Pitfalls of Delaying Recovery Efforts - Why Starting the Healing Journey Early Matters | Ep 80
May 21, 2025
Longevity Secrets: Health Span, Stress, Sleep, & Aging Speed w/ Blake Baynham | Ep 79
May 14, 2025
ACL Surgery Recovery & Rehab Expectations | Ep 78
May 07, 2025
Extreme Endurance Athlete Robert Abcug - Triple Ironman & DECA Ironman | Ep 77
May 01, 2025
Dr. Faryal Farooqi - The Fusion of Functional Medicine & Aesthetics | Ep 76
Apr 23, 2025
What Do You Save For? What You Value Most | Ep 75
Apr 17, 2025
The Mental Game Rollercoaster | Ep 74
Apr 09, 2025
Pilates Reimagined: Building Functional Strength & Core Connection with Nolan Greenwald | Ep 73
Apr 02, 2025
Foot & Ankle Mechanics: Are You Pronated, Supinated, or Lacking ROM? | Ep 72
Mar 26, 2025
Two-Sport College Athlete Insights on Athlete Pain Management | Ep 71
Mar 19, 2025
The Keys to Life Longevity & Youthfulness | 70
Mar 12, 2025
Foam Rolling & Soft-Tissue Prep | Ep 69
Mar 05, 2025
Vertigo & Vestibular Rehab - Insights on Dizziness | Ep 68
Feb 26, 2025
Rationale for Imaging, Root Cause of Shoulder Pain, & Solutions | Ep 67
Feb 19, 2025
What Causes Hip Impingement, Hip Mechanics, & Treatment Solutions | Ep 66
Feb 13, 2025
Tennis Elbow, Anatomy, Golf Affects, & Recovery Strategies | Ep 65
Feb 05, 2025
Interview on Approach & Philosophy of Practice - "The Bender Continues" podcast | Ep 64
Jan 30, 2025
Fixing Compensation Patterns & Muscle Imbalances w/ Warm-up | Ep 63
Jan 22, 2025
Spinal Neck Pain & Treatment Strategies | Ep 62
Jan 15, 2025
Pain-Free Fitness, Building Resilience, & Daily Routines | Ep 61
Jan 08, 2025
Healthy Revolution & Growth w/ Taylor Snook | Ep 60
Dec 18, 2024
Carpal Tunnel & Nerve Pain Explained | Ep 59
Dec 11, 2024
My Thoughts on Prioritization and Perspective | Ep 58
Nov 20, 2024
Pro Golf Trainer Joey D - Insights on Fitness, Training, and Journey | Ep 57
Nov 14, 2024
Orthopedics & Holistic Recovery w/ Joe Radich from R3 Health | Ep 56
Nov 06, 2024
Ambition & Personal Wellness w/ Blake Baynham from The Fountain | Ep 55
Oct 31, 2024
Headaches, Stress Connections, & Treatments w/ Dr. James Ghattas | Ep 54
Oct 23, 2024
Fitness, Founding HEW, & Growth Insights w/ Matt Hunt | Ep 53
Oct 16, 2024
Pelvic Floor Health w/ Dr. Katie Usher | Ep 52
Oct 02, 2024
Revolutionizing Healthcare w/ Joe Radich from R3 Health | Ep 51
Sep 25, 2024
Holistic Health & Detoxification w/ Brianna Davenport | Ep 50
Sep 18, 2024
Cold Water, Mental Clarity, & Holistic Wellness w/ Debra from Outlive Labs | Ep 49
Sep 11, 2024
Golf Mobility, Diagnosis, & Treatment Strategies | Ep 48
Sep 05, 2024
Youth Athlete Development - Mastering Skills Over Size | Ep 47
Aug 29, 2024
Joint Pain Management, Spinal Health, & Cutting-Edge Treatments w/ Dr. James Ghattas | Ep 46
Aug 21, 2024
Knee Pain with Squats? Listen To This | Ep 45
Aug 14, 2024
Foot, Ankle, & Injury Treatments w/ Dr. Suzanne Fuchs | Ep 44
Aug 07, 2024
Neck Pain, Headaches, & Steps to Get Relief | Ep 43
Jul 31, 2024
Olympic Skier Alice Merryweather on Training, Mental Resilience, & Eating Disorders | Ep 42
Jul 24, 2024
Herniated Discs - What Now...? | Ep 41
Jul 17, 2024
Regenerative Orthopedic Treatments w/ Dr. James Ghattas | Ep 40
Jul 10, 2024
CONTROVERSIAL Topic- Pain Science | Ep 39
Jul 03, 2024
D1 College Football Player on Training, Preparation, & Overcoming Injuries | Ep 38
Jun 28, 2024
Olympic Competitor Alexandra Reid on Pursuing Excellence in Dressage & Equestrian | Ep 37
Jun 19, 2024
Anti-Aging, Medical Weight Loss, & Regenerative Approach with Blake Baynham | Ep 36
Jun 12, 2024
Kneecap Pain Explained & Strategies to Fix It | Ep 35
Jun 06, 2024
The Mental Game & Resilience in Sports w/ Nicole Erickson pt 2 | Ep 34
May 31, 2024
Tendonitis Explained, Causes, & How to Fix It | Ep 33
May 22, 2024
Natalie Addison on Elevating Fitness Game & Yoga Practice | Ep 32
May 15, 2024
Enneagram Insights on Coaching & Therapy with Chris 'Suds' Southard | Ep 31
May 08, 2024
Dom Dixon on Fitness, Habits, & Transforming Lives | Ep 30
May 01, 2024
Pelvic Health & Physical Therapy with Dr. Tori Mallow | Ep 29
Apr 25, 2024
Rotator Cuff & Shoulder Issues with Dr. Kyle | Ep 28
Apr 17, 2024
Emotional Cycle of Change | Ep 27
Apr 10, 2024
Nutrition, Health, & Balance with Dr. Michael Herring | Ep 26
Apr 03, 2024
Jiu-Jitsu Artistry & Balanced Martial Arts Lifestyle with Ryan Conforti | Ep 25
Mar 27, 2024
Enneagram Intro: The Lens of Perspective | Ep 24
Mar 19, 2024
Culture & Building Resilience with HEW Franchise Owner Randall Greer | Ep 23
Mar 12, 2024
Blueprint for Personalized Health, Nutrition, & Fitness w/ Erin Murphy | Ep 22
Mar 06, 2024
Mind-Body Interplay & Pain Science w/ Mary Tatum | Ep 21
Feb 28, 2024
Nutrition, Peak Performance, & Biohacking Life: Brianna Davenport pt. 2 | Ep 20
Feb 20, 2024
Motion is Lotion: The Science of Joint Health | Ep 19
Feb 13, 2024
Riding the Waves of Life: Ryan Burgess on Transformation, Paddleboarding, and Fitness | Ep 18
Feb 06, 2024
Transforming Health: Bio-Hacking with Nicole Rintrona from MedHouse & R3 Health | Ep 17
Jan 30, 2024
TMJ & Neck Pain | Ep 16
Jan 24, 2024
Ep 15: Mastering the Mind: Mental Performance for Athletic Success with Nicole Erickson
Jan 17, 2024
Ep 14: Tennis Elbow: Athlete's Guide to Conquer & Recover
Jan 10, 2024
Ep 13: Bridging Health Worlds: Embracing Holistic Health with Dr. Danielle DiPiero
Jan 03, 2024
Ep 12: There is a Solution... Unraveling the Causes of Unexplained Joint Pain
Dec 20, 2023
Ep 11: Building Blocks of Optimal Health and Fitness with Taylor Snook pt. 2
Dec 13, 2023
Ep 10: Keys to Superior Performance in Golf: Insights with Ken McDonald
Dec 05, 2023
Ep 9: Sleep Position & It's Role In Resolving Lingering Pain
Nov 29, 2023
Ep 8: Transformation through Fitness Drive: Rosie's Coaching Journey
Nov 15, 2023
Ep 7: Demystifying Shoulder Pain: Insights into Rotator Cuff Issues
Nov 08, 2023
Ep 6: Nutrition, Supplements, and Athletic Enhancement with Brianna Davenport
Nov 01, 2023
Ep 5: Mental Health, Emotional Resilience, and Sports Psychology: Insights with Mary Tatum
Oct 25, 2023
Ep 4: Riley Opelka's Road & Regimen through Professional Tennis
Oct 10, 2023
Ep 3: Unlocking the Fountain of Youth: Six Habits for Enhanced Longevity & Quality of Life
Oct 03, 2023
Ep 2: Achieving Fitness Goals & Accountability: Insights with Taylor Snook
Sep 25, 2023
Ep 1: Empowering Health: The Science Behind Strength Training
Sep 25, 2023