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The Driven Athlete
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.
Episodes
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Golf Pain Fixes That Actually Work | Ep 145
Your golf swing might be fine. Your body might be forcing it to compensate. We see it all the time: golfers chasing flexibility while their low back stays…
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The 15-Minute Warm-Up That Works | Ep 144
You can stretch every day and still feel tight, stiff, and not quite ready to move. We dig into why that happens and what to do instead, especially if you’re a…
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S.M.A.R.T. Goal Design for For Life | Ep 143
If you’re driven and ambitious but you keep feeling stuck, the problem usually isn’t effort, it’s structure. We break down a repeatable framework for getting…
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Warm-Up To Finish Workout Blueprint For Busy People | Ep 142
If working out keeps ending with aches, flare-ups, or that “I’m fragile” feeling, you don’t need a tougher mindset, you need a smarter structure. We walk…
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Dive into Your Ikigai - Purpose, Meaning, and Reason for Being | Ep 141
Purpose isn’t a luxury topic, it’s a performance topic. When you’re a driven athlete or a high-achiever, you can train hard, work hard, and still feel oddly…
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Why Waiting To Rehab Can Make Issues Worse | Ep 140
Waiting feels safe after an injury, but it can quietly stack the deck against you. We break down why the “I’ll just give it time” approach often turns into…
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Design a Daily Structure That Actually Works | Ep 138
We break down how daily structure and time blocking can turn a chaotic week into a life you actually enjoy living. We walk through a simple Excel-based block…
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ikigai Philosophy, Reason for Being, & Stoicism for Living | Ep 137
Purpose isn’t a vibe. It’s a framework you can work with, especially if you’re a driven, active person who refuses to settle for a mediocre life. We get…
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An Excel Spreadsheet Might Fix Your Chaos | Ep 136
Your week is already structured, just not always by you. Dr. Kyle breaks down how daily structure becomes a real performance tool for driven athletes, busy…
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Ambition, Pain, And The Quiet Cost Of Neglecting Your Health | Ep 135
Your calendar is packed, your business is growing, and your family needs you, but your body is quietly keeping score. Blake Baynham sits down with Dr. Kyle…
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Regenerative Medicine Without Surgery with Dr. Ben K | Ep 134
You can lift, grind, and “do everything right” and still feel like your body is stuck in quicksand. That is the space we explore with Dr. Ben Kosubevsky from…
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Strength Training For Dancers with Dr. Gianna | Ep 133
Dance looks effortless on stage, but the training is anything but. We sit down with Dr. Gianna Morton, a lifelong competitive dancer turned clinician, to talk…
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An Oil Change For Your Blood with Kyle Hulbert | Ep 132
“I’m exhausted, foggy, inflamed, and every test says I’m fine.” If you’ve ever felt dismissed by normal ranges, this conversation is for you. We sit down with…
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TMJ Dysfunction And How Physical Therapy Helps with Dr. Gianna | Ep 131
Jaw clicking, popping, headaches, and that constant “tight” feeling in your face can make you feel like something is seriously wrong, especially when it flares…
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What If The Best Joint Medicine Is Motion | Ep 130
Joint feeling cranky, stiff, or “lit up” after training, an injury, or just life? We’re making the case for a principle we live by in the clinic: motion is…
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Your Knee Is Talking, Stop Ignoring It | Ep 129
Your knee starts clicking the moment you ramp up your runs, and suddenly every step feels like a question mark. We take that exact problem head-on, using a…
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What If The Biggest Limiter Is Not Your Body? | Ep 128
You want a straight answer to a simple question: when will this pain finally be gone? We get it, and we also know why that question can feel like torture when…
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NFL Defensive Back Taylor Rapp On Earning A Starting Spot Through Relentless Preparation | Ep 127
A lot of athletes say they’re “all in” until the routine gets boring, the workouts get brutal, or the doubts get loud. NFL defensive back Taylor Rapp joins us…
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Why Great Athletes Love The Process with Dr. Matt Morton Ep 126
The biggest separator in sport is not a secret drill or a magic program. It’s the mental edge that keeps you showing up when the work is boring, the season is…
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Pressure Management For Pelvic Health with Dr. Letycia
Leaking when you laugh or lift is one of those problems people quietly plan their lives around and far too many are told it is “just part of being a mom” or…
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From Multi-Sport Kid To Sports PT - Dr. Kyle's Journey | Ep 124
You can rack up awards, earn a starting spot, and still feel like you don’t belong. We get personal and honest about that gap between what others see and what…
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Stop Chasing 1 MPH And Start Chasing Strikes w/ Prime Performance | Ep 123
Most athletes think the next “secret drill” will unlock their pitching velocity or fix their command. I’ve learned the opposite: progress comes from clear…
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Stop Warming Up Like A Maniac | Ep 121
If you’re motivated to train but secretly dread the moment your shoulder, back, or knee starts barking again, we get it. We see driven people all the time who…
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Why Dancers Need Athlete Level Healthcare with Doctors for Dancers | Ep 120
Dancers train hard, perform harder, and still get told the same lazy advice: “rest” or “quit.” We bring on Jennifer from Doctors for Dancers and Dr. Gianna to…
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What If Character Training Is The Real Edge? Joel Molina of 1822 Fitness | Ep 119
You can’t build an athlete on vibes. Coach Joel “Coach Mo” Molina from 1822 Fitness joins me to lay out what sports performance training should look like when…
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The Not-So-Glorious Road To The Big Leagues with Xavier Edwards | Ep 118
The brightest moments in baseball often arrive after the toughest miles. We sit down with Miami infielder Xavier Edwards for a candid look at the road from…
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Stronger Together In Delray with Iron Valor | Ep 117
Think CrossFit is only for fire-breathers or risk-takers? We sit down with Iron Valor’s Spencer Tibbs to unpack how a cleaner, safer, community-first approach…
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From Classroom To Sidelines: An Athletic Trainer’s Playbook For Youth Sports | Ep 116
Want a stronger, happier, more resilient young athlete? We sat down with Tyler “Coach Hammy” Hamilton, the head athletic trainer at The King’s Academy, to…
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Building Champions: Mindset, Longevity, And Life Lessons From Tennis To Golf w/ Jay Berger | Ep 115
What if the real difference between world‑class and almost‑there isn’t talent, but how you think when the match tightens? We sit down with Jay Berger—former…
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How Modern Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, And Smart Training Transform Your Body And Mind | Ep 114
Ready to trade guesswork for a real plan on the mats? We sit down with coach and gym owner Ryan Conforti of Rogue Wave in West Palm Beach to unpack a modern…
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How Pediatric Speech And Myofunctional Therapy Boost Breathing, Sleep, And Sports w/ Dr Christina | Ep 113
What if your child’s “cute” mispronunciations, drooling, or noisy sleep are signs of a deeper airway and muscle pattern that’s holding them back? We sit down…
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The Elbow Is The Victim, Not The Culprit | Ep 112
Elbow pain may scream the loudest, but it rarely tells the whole story. We zoom into the medial elbow to explain the real difference between golfer’s elbow and…
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Raising Resilient Athletes Without Burnout with Joel Molina | Ep 111
What if the path to a stronger athlete and a healthier family starts with less grind and more intention? We sit down with Coach Joel “Mo” Molina—former…
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From Neck To Nerve: Understanding Carpal Tunnel And Its Many Hidden Triggers | Ep 110
Your hand is talking, but the story may start in your neck. We trace the median nerve’s full journey—from the cervical roots through the scalenes, under the…
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Unlock Your Prime As A Pitcher | Ep 109
Your best season doesn’t come from chasing one perfect model of a pitcher. It comes from knowing exactly who you are on the mound, training to your strengths…
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Kids’ Health, Rooted In The Gut with Dr Nelli Gluzman | Ep 108
What if the key to your child’s allergies, eczema, wheezing, and mood swings isn’t another cream or inhaler, but their “first brain”—the gut? We sit down with…
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Affordable Regeneration For Active Lives with Dr. K | Ep 107
Imagine filling cartilage potholes, dialing down brain inflammation in minutes, and steering your own cells to repair a scarred heart. That’s the promise and…
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Redefining Performance: Priorities, Community, And Modern Spine Care | Ep 106
Want a stronger back without putting your life on pause? We sit down with nurse practitioner Brittany Madison to map a practical route from nagging pain to…
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From Confusion To Control: A Dietitian’s Guide To PCOS, Training, And Everyday Choices | Ep 105
PCOS can feel like a maze of mixed advice, quick fixes, and symptoms that never quite add up. We bring in registered dietitian and PCOS coach Courtney Meinant…
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Fix The Fire, Not The Alarm: Rethinking Pain | Ep 104
Pain that shows up without a clear injury isn’t random—it’s a pattern. We unpack why recurring trigger points and “tight” muscles are usually alarms for deeper…
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Why Your “Arthritis Flare” Isn’t Sudden And What Actually Calms It Down | Ep 103
A small knee tweak shouldn’t derail an active life—yet swelling, stiffness, and a scary X-ray can make it feel like the wheels came off. We unpack what’s…
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How Prime Performance Engineers Baseball Success | Ep 102
When the lights come on, velocity alone won’t save you. We sat down with Victor and Aaron, co-founders of Prime Performance in Port St. Lucie, to unpack how…
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Regenerative Care Insights - Your Body Isn't Broken, Ask Better Questions | Ep 101
Most people don’t lack willpower; they lack a clear map of what’s actually blocking their body from healing. We sit down with Nicole and Joe, the duo behind R3…
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Inside Concierge Medicine: Burnout, Breakthroughs, and Better Care | Ep 100!
The sirens have faded, but the lessons haven’t. After years as a hospitalist navigating COVID’s most chaotic moments—silent hypoxia, back‑to‑back codes, and…
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From Joint Pain to Performance: Regenerative Medicine Meets Movement Science | Ep 99
Dr. Kyle visits the Peak Performance Podcast: Pain isn’t the problem; it’s the message. We pull back the curtain on why joints break down, where regenerative…
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Rethinking Men's Healthcare with Dr. Alejandro Miquel of Men's Only Medical | Ep 98
Have you ever wondered why your doctor seems rushed during appointments? Dr. Alex Miquel pulls back the curtain on how healthcare has transformed from…
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How Creative Outlets Transform Mental Health with Daniel Hutchinson | Ep 97
The invisible struggle of mental health affects millions, yet finding effective ways to cope remains elusive for many. In this illuminating conversation…
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Regenerative Beauty: How Modern Aesthetics Blends with Wellness | Ep 96
Beauty isn't just skin deep—and neither is modern aesthetic medicine. Nurse practitioner Melanie Craft takes us behind the scenes of her newly-launched…
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Finding Love in PT School | Ep 95
Matt and Gianna's love story begins where many great partnerships do—unexpectedly, in a college dance class where basketball manager Matt's surprising dance…
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The Scapula Secret: Your Shoulder's Hidden Pain Generator | Ep 94
Shoulder pain might be the most common complaint we see in our clinic, but understanding its true origins requires looking beyond the obvious. What separates…
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Biomechanics Behind Non-Traumatic Wrist Injuries | Ep 93
The missing link between shoulder dysfunction and wrist pain might be the key to solving your persistent sports injury. Dr. Kyle dives deep into why…
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Regenerative Revolution: How Stem Cells Are Changing Healthcare | Ep 92
Could the most powerful medicine for chronic disease be hidden within our own biology? The answer might surprise you, as we dive deep into the world of…
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Abs vs. Back: The Epic Battle Inside Your Spine | Ep 91
Ever notice how back pain seems to persist despite treatments targeting the painful area? The missing piece might be core stability—but not in the way most…
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The SI Joint: Hidden Culprit Behind Your Back Pain | Ep 90
Persistent back pain doesn't just appear out of nowhere. For active individuals, the sacroiliac (SI) joint often lurks as the hidden culprit behind nagging…
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Acupuncture Explained: Eastern Medicine for Modern Wellness w/ Dr Molly | Ep 89
When Western medicine couldn't explain her debilitating symptoms, Dr. Molly Rhoads took her health into her own hands. What began as a desperate search for…
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Unlocking Your Lumbar Spine | Ep 88
Tired of the cycle of lower back pain, rest, temporary improvement, then pain again? In this enlightening episode, Dr. Kyle breaks down what's really happening…
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Functional Medicine & Root Cause Healing w/ Dr. Danielle and Dr. Joey | Ep 87
Ever been told "your labs look normal" while still feeling terrible? You're not alone. In this illuminating conversation with Dr. Danielle and Dr. Joey from…
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Hands on Pediatric Medicine w/ Dr. Celina Moore | Ep 86
Navigating the maze of modern pediatric health can leave even the most dedicated parents feeling overwhelmed and uncertain. In this illuminating conversation…