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The Resilient Athlete Project

Hosted by Zach Wagner · health · EN

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Let's turn setbacks into comebacks. The Resilient Athlete Project is where smart, driven humans learn how to overcome pain, rebuild strength, and stay in the game, for life. Whether you're juggling kids and knee pain, chasing your next PR, or pushing yourself for peak performance, this show helps you live and perform better. Disclaimer: Please note that this podcast contains my opinions and those of my guests. While I strive to provide the most efficacious, evidence-informed, and effective information possible, this podcast is not medical advice and should not be used as such. Any application of this material is done at the listener's own risk, and no patient/practitioner relationship is created. Please consult a medical provider if you are dealing with pain, injury, or any other medical condition.

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What is The Resilient Athlete Project about?

Let's turn setbacks into comebacks. The Resilient Athlete Project is where smart, driven humans learn how to overcome pain, rebuild strength, and stay in the game, for life. Whether you're juggling kids and knee pain, chasing your next PR, or pushing yourself for peak performance, this show helps you live and perform better.

Who hosts The Resilient Athlete Project?

The Resilient Athlete Project is hosted by Zach Wagner. The show has published 46 episodes to date.

What has The Resilient Athlete Project covered recently?

Recent episodes include "#44: The Old Folks Olympics: Training Today for Your 100-Year-Old Self" (20 September 2025, 25 minutes), "10-Minute Body Scan for Relaxation and Recovery" (16 July 2025, 12 minutes), and "#43: How Long Does It Take To Recover From A Concussion?" (10 April 2025, 21 minutes).

How often does The Resilient Athlete Project publish?

The Resilient Athlete Project publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 46 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Resilient Athlete Project?

Booking probability for The Resilient Athlete Project is 40%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Resilient Athlete Project requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Resilient Athlete Project's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The Resilient Athlete Project?

The strongest fits for The Resilient Athlete Project are Health & Wellness Services and Sports. The Resilient Athlete Project has a health audience.

About the host

Zach Wagner hosts The Resilient Athlete Project, a health podcast with 46 episodes published.

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    #44: The Old Folks Olympics: Training Today for Your 100-Year-Old Self

    Sep 20, 202525 minS0

    <p>Future-proof your fitness. In this solo episode, Dr. Zach Wagner explores the <b>Centenarian Decathlon, </b>aka the Old Folks Olympics, a practical and inspiring framework for training to thrive well into your 80s...

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    10-Minute Body Scan for Relaxation and Recovery

    Jul 16, 202512 minS0

    <p>Hey there. I have something a little different for you this time. </p><p>I've been discussing mindfulness and relaxation practices with many of my patients recently, and naturally, I've been asked for recommendations...

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    #43: How Long Does It Take To Recover From A Concussion?

    Apr 10, 202521 minS0

    <p>This episode is all about the first question I get during a concussion evaluation: "How long does it take to recover from a concussion?" </p><p>The answer is very much "it depends." No two concussions are exactly...

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    #42: How To Actually Achieve Your New Year's Resolution

    Jan 30, 202524 minS0

    <p>Here we are at the end of January. How are your resolutions going? Whether you're crushing it or totally off the wagon, this episode is for you!</p><p>In this episode, I dive deep into how you can actually stick to...

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    #41: Regenerative Medicine with Dr. Brian Petrie

    Oct 17, 202447 minS0

    <p>For this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Brian Petrie. He is a chiropractor and owner of Regenerative Medicine of Raynham. </p><p>I get a lot of questions about treatments like cortisone injections, stem cells, PRP...

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    #40: Functional Medicine, Blood Work and Taking Charge of Your Health with Dr. Mitchell Rasmussen

    Sep 5, 20241h 4mS0

    <p>For this episode, I am joined by my friend and colleague Dr. Mitchell Rasmussen. He is a functional medicine practitioner at The Facility Denver. </p><p>Dr. Rasmussen is my go to guy for all things functional...

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    #39: Why Low Back Pain Is Like The Common Cold

    Jul 25, 202416 minS0

    <p>How is low back pain like the common cold? </p><p>Low back pain is one of the most common things I treat so I get a lot of questions about it. In this solo episode, I share an analogy I use all the time with patients...

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    #38: Nutrition Masterclass with Kate Daugherty

    Apr 11, 20241h 5mS0

    <p>This episode is all about nutrition. I get tons of questions about nutrition so I brought in the expert for this episode!</p><p>Kate Daugherty is a functional nutritionist and co-founder of The Facility Functional...

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    #37: Running Shoe Recommendations (Part 1) with Toño Tovar

    Feb 8, 20241h 4mS0

    <p>Runner and running shoe marketer extraordinaire Toño Tovar joins me for another great running focused episode. </p><p>One of the most common questions we get from runners of all ability levels is "what shoes should I...

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    #36: The Resilient Runner with Toño Tovar

    Dec 21, 202348 minS0

    <p>On this episode, Dr. Wagner is joined by friend, runner and run coach Toño Tovar. </p><p>Tovar is one of the coaches for our Resilient Run Club and is a very accomplished runner. He has completed races and endurance...

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    #35: How To Deal With Low Back Pain

    Aug 28, 202317 minS0

    <p>Lower back pain is one of the most common things we treat as Physical Therapists. Basically everyone deals with back pain at some point and it can be very frustrating. </p><p>We've had a lot of success treating low...

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    #34: The 10 Stages of ACL Rehab

    Jul 20, 202324 minS0

    <p>This episode covers one of the frameworks we use to think about ACL rehab. This is definitely not the only way we approach ACL rehab, but it is a really useful way to conceptualize the whole process. It's based on a...

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    #33: What To Do About Arthritis On Your MRI

    Oct 13, 202217 minS0

    <p>We're back with another episode to help you become a more resilient athlete!</p><p>On this episode, we discuss how to interpret imaging findings (x-ray, MRI, etc.) when arthritis and other "degenerative changes" are...

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    #32: 3 Concussion Misconceptions

    Feb 24, 202219 minS0

    <p>Concussions can be a confusing topic. At Wagner PT & Performance, we specialize in working with youth athletes recovering from a concussion so in this episode Dr. Wagner covers 3 important concussion misconceptions...

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    #31: Arm Care Programs and Who Needs One with Lenny Macrina

    Oct 28, 202153 minS0

    <p>For this episode, my friend Lenny Macrina joins me to discuss arm care programs. Lenny has extensive experience working with athletes of all levels and covers incredibly valuable information in this episode. We...

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    #30: In-Season vs. Off-Season Training For Youth Athletes

    Sep 30, 202114 minS0

    <p>This time of year, we get a lot of questions about in-season vs. off-season training because our youth athletes are back in school and schedules get crazy!</p><p>For this episode, Dr. Wagner goes over some of the...

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    #29: Heart Rate Variability and How To Use It with Alan Fredendall

    Aug 19, 202153 minS0

    <p>On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by Alan Fredendall. Alan is a Physical Therapist, CrossFit athlete, owner of Health HQ in Fenton, MI and COO of the Institute of Clinical Excellence, a continuing education...

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    #28: Misconceptions About Low Back Pain

    Jul 22, 202125 minS0

    <p>In this episode, Dr. Wagner goes through some common misconceptions about low back pain, why they are problematic and how we can do better. </p><p>Low back pain is very common and we see it all the time at Wagner PT...

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    #27: 3 Reasons Youth Athletes Need to Strength Train

    Jun 24, 202116 minS0

    <p>On this solo episode, I cover 3 of the most important reasons youth athletes need to be strength training. </p><p>A good strength and conditioning program is such a huge part of success as a youth athlete. Not only...

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    #26: Breath Work and Why It Matters with Matt West

    May 27, 202150 minS0

    <p>For this episode, Matt West joins me for a deep dive into all things breathing. Matt is a trainer/coach who primarily works with athletes and runners and we are both fascinated by the role breathing and breath work...

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