
Restore To Explore
Welcome to the ‘Restore To Explore’ podcast, hosted by Nick, Jim, Mac and Andy from The Foot Collective. We’re on a mission to empower humans to restore their natural health and function from the ground up so they can explore movement and life with freedom and confidence.
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Latest episodes

Jun 29, 2021 • 1h 28min
Mechanics Of Movement
Hey what’s up Tribe, thanks for tuning in to another episode of the TFC Audio Project: Down Under. This week I chat with Tom O’Halloran from Mechanics of Movement - Tom is a physiotherapist and exercise scientist with a special interest in biomechanics, strength and conditioning and really anything movement-related! Throughout the episode we talk through Tom’s evolving journey with his approach to physio and rehab, the critical importance of building self-efficacy (for clients and clinicians), the fundamentals of biomechanics and how it can be helpful for problem-solving as well as the use of play-based approaches for skill learning and whole-body integration.
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Dream Chaser - Lunareh
Written By - Wiriyapa Chansuwong
Performed & Produced By - Lunareh

Jun 22, 2021 • 1h 4min
Meet The Tribe | Mick Breen
Hey what’s up Tribe, thanks for tuning into another episode of Meet The Tribe on the TFC Audio Project Down Under. In this episode I chat with Mick Breen who is a myotherapist and TFC Foot Nerd based in Melbourne Australia. We recorded this while visiting Mick at CrossFit Soul Rebel in Thornbury which was the location for our Feet Balance and Play workshop as well as Mick’s Natural Running Workshop, which we discuss throughout the episode along with some important concepts around rehab and therapy, strength and conditioning and movement nutrition.
To get in touch with Mick head to Melbourne Soft Tissue Therapy's website.
TFC Helpful Links:
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Free Ebook (The Guide To Foot Freedom)
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Music:
Dream Chaser - Lunareh
Written By - Wiriyapa Chansuwong
Performed & Produced By - Lunareh

Jun 15, 2021 • 1h 13min
Earning The Right To Train
Hey what’s up tribe, thanks for tuning into another episode of the TFC Audio Project: Down Under
This week I chat with Jason Dick who is the owner and head coach of Earn The Right gym in Perth, which was the location for our workshop and seminar over the weekend. Throughout the episode we chat through Jason’s journey with sports, training and some impressively severe injuries, we talk about how his approach to coaching has evolved as a result of his experiences, the key principles for improving shoulder health (which is his major area of interest) and the importance of having a community with shared values around movement and life.
TFC Helpful Links:
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Explorer Membership
Free Ebook (The Guide To Foot Freedom)
Shop TFC tools and training (Use the code R2E10 to save 10%)
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Music:
Dream Chaser - Lunareh
Written By - Wiriyapa Chansuwong
Performed & Produced By - Lunareh

Jun 8, 2021 • 1h 21min
A 'Smart' Approach To Rehab
Hey what’s up tribe, thanks for tuning in to another episode of the TFC Audio Project Down Under. This week I chat with Matt Heavyside who is a physiotherapist and the owner of Physio Smart in Adelaide which is where we held our workshop and seminar over the weekend.
Throughout the conversation we talk about Matt’s journey with physiotherapy and his transition to a movement-focused approach, the concept of regional interdependence in the body, the power of play in rehab and life and the importance of cultural shifts for individual and global health.
TFC Helpful Links:
Free Training
Explorer Membership
Free Ebook (The Guide To Foot Freedom)
Shop TFC tools and training (Use the code R2E10 to save 10%)
Become A TFC Athlete
TFC Pro Directory
Natural Footwear Finder
Fountain - Earn money while you listen to our podcast
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Music:
Dream Chaser - Lunareh
Written By - Wiriyapa Chansuwong
Performed & Produced By - Lunareh

Jun 1, 2021 • 52min
Martial Arts + Hybrid Training
Thanks for tuning in to another episode of the TFC Audio Project Down Under - this week I am joined by Kahn Sandy who is a movement and martial arts coach based out of Hybrid Training Centre in Hobart, which was the location for our workshop and seminar over the weekend. Throughout the conversation we delve into Kahn’s background in martial arts and how it led him to the broader movement culture, the concept of hybrid training and why it’s so important to practice different modalities, the value of martial arts training for physical and mental health and how learning to fight actually makes you less likely to get in one!
TFC Helpful Links:
Free Training
Explorer Membership
Free Ebook (The Guide To Foot Freedom)
Shop TFC tools and training (Use the code R2E10 to save 10%)
Become A TFC Athlete
TFC Pro Directory
Natural Footwear Finder
Fountain - Earn money while you listen to our podcast
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Music:
Dream Chaser - Lunareh
Written By - Wiriyapa Chansuwong
Performed & Produced By - Lunareh

May 24, 2021 • 1h 23min
Meet The Tribe | Braeden Small
Hey what’s up tribe, thanks for tuning in to another episode of the TFC Audio Project Down Under. This week I chat with Braeden Small who is a Movement Coach and TFC Foot Nerd based in Brisbane. In this episode we chat about her journey with movement and her approach with clients, the power of balance training (on both feet and hands) as well as the importance of moving through discomfort and fear in training, rehab and life!
TFC Helpful Links:
Free Training
Explorer Membership
Free Ebook (The Guide To Foot Freedom)
Shop TFC tools and training (Use the code R2E10 to save 10%)
Become A TFC Athlete
TFC Pro Directory
Natural Footwear Finder
Fountain - Earn money while you listen to our podcast
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Music:
Dream Chaser - Lunareh
Written By - Wiriyapa Chansuwong
Performed & Produced By - Lunareh

May 18, 2021 • 1h 28min
Meet The Tribe | Andy Bryant
Hey what’s up tribe, thanks for tuning into episode one of Meet The Tribe on the TFC Audio Project Down Under. In this episode I chat with Andy Bryant who is a Natural Podiatrist and TFC Foot Nerd based in Melbourne. Andy is also the leader of the Natural Podiatry Society which we discuss throughout the episode, along with some important concepts around feet and footwear, load management and the use of social media to facilitate connection and change!
TFC Helpful Links:
Free Training
Explorer Membership
Free Ebook (The Guide To Foot Freedom)
Shop TFC tools and training (Use the code R2E10 to save 10%)
Become A TFC Athlete
TFC Pro Directory
Natural Footwear Finder
Fountain - Earn money while you listen to our podcast
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Music:
Dream Chaser - Lunareh
Written By - Wiriyapa Chansuwong
Performed & Produced By - Lunareh

May 11, 2021 • 1h 18min
Walking
Hey what’s up Tribe, thanks for tuning in to another episode of the TFC Audio Project Down Under. This week is all about walking - we delve into the evolutionary history of walking and how it sets us apart from other animals, the mechanics of how we learn and improve our efficiency and adaptability, the impressive benefits to our physical, mental and social health as well some key tips to facilitate more walking in your life.
Some great reads
In Praise Of Walking - Shane O'Mara
Perfect Motion - Jono Lineen
TFC Helpful Links:
Free Training
Explorer Membership
Free Ebook (The Guide To Foot Freedom)
Shop TFC tools and training (Use the code R2E10 to save 10%)
Become A TFC Athlete
TFC Pro Directory
Natural Footwear Finder
Fountain - Earn money while you listen to our podcast
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Music:
Dream Chaser - Lunareh
Written By - Wiriyapa Chansuwong
Performed & Produced By - Lunareh

Apr 27, 2021 • 1h 19min
Food
Hey what’s up Tribe, thanks for tuning into another episode of the TFC Audio Project Down Under. This week James is joined by Foot Nerd Clare Wakefield from Natural Body Lab and in this episode they chat all about food. They talk through the evolutionary context of sleep and circadian rhythms, the benefits of good sleep and the consequences of poor sleep, how you can tell the difference and simple practices you can use to improve your sleep quality.
Some great resources worth checking out
Bush Tucker Man Les Hiddins - https://bushtuckerman.com.au/
Cooked on Netflix
In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto by Michael Pollen
TFC Helpful Links:
Free Training
Explorer Membership
Free Ebook (The Guide To Foot Freedom)
Shop TFC tools and training (Use the code R2E10 to save 10%)
Become A TFC Athlete
TFC Pro Directory
Natural Footwear Finder
Fountain - Earn money while you listen to our podcast
Follow us:
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Music:
Dream Chaser - Lunareh
Written By - Wiriyapa Chansuwong
Performed & Produced By - Lunareh

Apr 20, 2021 • 1h 51min
Sleep
Hey what’s up Tribe, thanks for tuning into another episode of the TFC Audio Project Down Under. This week James is joined again by Tom Williams from Breath Performance Physio and in this episode they chat all about Sleep. They talk through the evolutionary context of sleep and circadian rhythms, the benefits of good sleep and the consequences of poor sleep, how you can tell the difference and simple practices you can use to improve your sleep quality.
Some great resources for taking control of your stress response
Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker
Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson
The Sleep Revolution by Ariana Huffington
Sleep Is Your Superpower - Matthew Walker - watch the TED Talk here
TFC Helpful Links:
Free Training
Explorer Membership
Free Ebook (The Guide To Foot Freedom)
Shop TFC tools and training (Use the code R2E10 to save 10%)
Become A TFC Athlete
TFC Pro Directory
Natural Footwear Finder
Fountain - Earn money while you listen to our podcast
Follow us:
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TikTok
YouTube
Facebook
Music:
Dream Chaser - Lunareh
Written By - Wiriyapa Chansuwong
Performed & Produced By - Lunareh