Candid Conversations with Dr. Kelsey
This podcast is for athletic adults who want to better understand rehab, training, and their own bodies so they can make more informed and independent decisions. It focuses on breaking down complex topics clearly and honestly, helping listeners build confidence, resilience, and the ability to stay active long-term without relying on generic advice or rigid protocols.
Episodes
12 episodes
[#8] When Rehab Feels Too Slow: What SEO Taught Me About Trusting the Process
I share how an unexpected lesson from working on my business's SEO helped me better understand what many people experience during rehab. Whether you're recovering from an injury or coming back from surgery, there comes a point where...
[#7] Is Your Insurance Actually Costing You More? The Sunk Cost Trap
Most athletic adults assume using their insurance for physical therapy is the smart financial move. But what if staying with a physical therapist who isn't helping you is actually costing you more?In this episode, I share a personal expe...
[#6] How to Choose the Right Shoe for Running and Training
I go over what actually matters when choosing shoes for running or CrossFit and how to know when it's time to replace your shoes.Main topics covered:How much do shoes matter for reducing injuriesImportance of activit...
[Bonus] 2026 RAGE Sprint Triathlon Recap
This is my race recap for the 2026 RAGE Sprint Triathlon where I got third in my age group (30-34). It was my first triathlon race postpartum, which was supposed to happen last October but ended up being postponed because of the government shut...
[#5] Do Expensive Recovery Treatments Work?
I go over four common treatments used for pain-relief and recovery and whether they are worth the cost of paying out-of-pocket for.Main topics covered:What dry needling is and how it worksWhat shockwave therapy is an...
[Bonus] 2026 CrossFit Open Recap
I go over my 2026 CrossFit Open experience as someone who’s been doing CrossFit for 14 years.Main topics covered:Where CrossFit fits into my current fitness goalsRecap of Week 1
[#4] Why Your Tendon Pain Keeps Coming Back (And How to Fix It)
I focus on Dr. Jill Cook’s papers introducing the tendon pathology continuum from 2009 and her paper from 2016 revisiting this model with new evidence. Based on her papers, I’ll break down what tendinopathy is and how to actually improve it bas...
[Bonus] Hyrox Las Vegas 2026 Race Recap
This bonus episode is my race recap for the Hyrox Las Vegas 2026 race in the Women’s Open Doubles division.Main topics covered:Overall goals and strategyWhat went wellStation-by-station recapOverall...
[#3] Is Working Out While Pregnant Safe?
In today’s episode, I answer the question “Is working out while pregnant safe?” by unpacking the three most common myths active women hear about working out while pregnant, where those ideas came from, and what the research and current medical ...
[#2] Do Youth Athletes Need Strength Training?
In this episode, I go over the benefits of strength training for youth athletes specifically, why it’s still not universally implemented in all youth sports programs, and give a rough idea of what a strength training program for youth athletes ...
[#1] The Lore Behind Anteater Physical Therapy and Performance
In this episode, I’m going to talk a bit about my background, what led me into physical therapy in the first place, and why I ultimately decided to start Anteater Physical Therapy and Performance.Main topics covered:My fitnes...