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What Makes Us Human with Tony Riddle #71

Jul 23, 2019

This week, Tony Riddle, a natural lifestyle coach known for his ambitious barefoot run across Great Britain, shares his insights on reconnecting with our innate human capabilities. He discusses the importance of squatting, the benefits of barefoot living, and how modern habits undermine our well-being. Tony emphasizes that healing is best achieved by engaging with nature and movement. He also offers practical tips for incorporating natural practices into daily routines, helping listeners reclaim their health and vitality.

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ANECDOTE

Gym Closure and Rebirth

Tony Riddle closed his gym after realizing he wasn't living the natural lifestyle he preached.
This bankruptcy allowed him to prioritize his well-being and embody his philosophy.

INSIGHT

Suffering as a Symptom

Suffering is a symptom of mismatched needs and environment, not a personal failing.
Create environments that support thriving by addressing physical, social, and spiritual needs.

ADVICE

Ditch the Chairs

Remove chairs to encourage natural movement and ground rest positions.
These positions are micro-nutrients for good posture and physical development.

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This week I sit down with natural lifestyle coach, Tony Riddle, who plans to run the whole length of Great Britain completing 30 miles every day for 30 days completely barefoot in order to show what humans are capable of and what he believes is biologically normal for us. He also plans to raise awareness of sustainability along the way. Tony believes that we are a species that is destined to be innately empowered, wild and connected yet our modern lives are removing us from this natural state. For the last 18 years, Tony’s whole raison d’etre has been to find ways of living that are more in sync with our human biology in order to allow himself, his family and his clients to thrive in this modern world and in this episode, we discuss what he has learnt.

Tony believes that the closer you take people to nature, the better able they are to heal. Many would consider Tony’s lifestyle extreme – he has no chairs in his house and is mostly barefoot. Tony explains why he has made the decision to get rid of all the chairs in his home, why the squat is so important and why having functioning feet is critical for our overall health. Tony also shares some simple ways that office workers and night shift workers can improve their health whilst at work.

Finally, Tony shares some of his top tips that will help us all feel better in our everyday lives. This conversation provides a really fascinating insight into what Tony believes is the true essence of being human. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

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