The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett Most Replayed Moment: Foot Health Expert Reveals the Best Shoes for Strength and Mobility!
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Dec 19, 2025 
Courtney Conley, a leading foot health expert, shares her insights on the surprising effects of footwear on our health. She highlights the underrated benefits of walking, linking increased step counts to lower mortality and depression rates. Courtney emphasizes the importance of functional shoes, recommending features like a wide toe box and flexible soles. She also discusses the gradual shift to minimalist shoes and critiques carbon-plated 'super' shoes in favor of strength training and plyometrics. Tune in for practical tips on enhancing movement and boosting well-being!
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Tiny Step Increases, Big Health Gains
- Small increases in daily steps yield large mortality benefits; 1,000 extra steps can cut all-cause mortality by ~15%.
- Even modest boosts from a low baseline meaningfully improve health and longevity.
From 2,500 Steps To Reclaimed Life
- Courtney describes a 27-year-old with chronic heel pain who was limited to 2,500 steps and became depressed and isolated.
- Through gradual micro-walks and foot strengthening he reached 5–6k steps and regained mood and social life.
Start With Five-Minute Micro-Walks
- Start with micro-walks: a five-minute walk equals about 500 steps and is a digestible progression.
- Gradually increase duration and pair with foot-strengthening exercises to rebuild capacity.