This week we have a very special guest on the show, someone who has been a major influence on my perspective and my approach to movement personally and has really inspired a lot of the philosophy and practices that we promote here at TFC. Katy Bowman is a Biomechanist and is the bestselling author of 9 books, including Move Your DNA, Whole-Body Barefoot, Grow Wild,  and her latest book Rethink Your Position which is actually due to launch tomorrow, Thursday 11th May. You can learn more about Katy's new book here. Katy has been a leading voice in the movement movement for over a decade and has pioneered the concept of Nutritious Movement, which is the name of her education company and is just frankly an amazing analogy to help us frame how movement affects all aspects of our health on a deep level. In fact one of our first episodes on this podcast was actually a whole episode dedicated to exploring the concept of movement nutrition and obviously draws on Katy’s work heavily, and so that podcast would pair very well with this one - so if you’re keen to check that out first or straight after, it is all the way down in Season 1 Episode 3. But throughout this episode, we discuss the broader concept of biomechanics, we delve into the difference between posture and alignment and explore how the way we move can influence how we feel and contribute to our experience of pain and injury. We also delve into some key topics from Katy’s new book to help you build more awareness around your own alignment, movement and mindset. There’s obviously a huge amount that we didn’t get to cover, as the book goes into a really impressive amount of detail while still being really accessible to read and having read it back to front myself I can very honestly highly recommend it. So I really enjoyed this conversation with Katy, I got a lot out of it myself and I know you will too - if you do find value in it, please let us know by leaving us a review on your podcast app and help us spread the message by sharing it out with family and friends. 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: Instagram TikTok YouTube Facebook Music: Dream Chaser - Lunareh Written By - Wiriyapa Chansuwong Performed & Produced By - Lunareh

Anya Jensen is the human behind a footwear review blog called Anyas reviews and also an online shoe store that sells natural footwear. As someone who started wearing orthotics at 9 years old and was debilitated by foot pain, Anya went down a path of personal exploration to figure out how to get out of pain once and for all. Now through her work, she shares her experience to help others resolve their foot problems through her blog and natural footwear store which you can checkout on Anya's website here. We talk about principles of natural footwear, and the sometimes painful yet very important business of selling natural footwear in order to make shoes that let your feet functional naturally available to more people It’s always a pleasure speaking to fellow humans who are working to help people improve their foot health and I hope you enjoy our conversation.  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: Instagram TikTok YouTube Facebook Music: Dream Chaser - Lunareh Written By - Wiriyapa Chansuwong Performed & Produced By - Lunareh

Michelle Bergeron is a Melbourne based physiotherapist with a special focus on foot and ankle rehabilitation. Throughout the episode, we explore Michelle’s journey with physiotherapy including her experience working with the Australian Ballet, in the AFL and Cirque du Soleil. We also discuss her general approach to foot and ankle conditions, some common errors that she sees and how she uses footwear as a tool throughout that process and we also talk through some key tips for successfully navigating the rehab journey. Really enjoyed this chat with Michelle and excited to learn more from her in the future through The Better Foot Project workshops she is running with Andy Bryant, which we discuss towards the end of the podcast - their first workshop that we talk about was a few weeks ago now however I know they’re planning on holding more in the future so if you’re a professional in the space who is keen to learn more about how to assess and treat the foot / ankle complex, make sure you check out Michelle and Andy on Instagram and stay tuned for announcements!You can learn more about Michelle on her website 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: Instagram TikTok YouTube Facebook Music: Dream Chaser - Lunareh Written By - Wiriyapa Chansuwong Performed & Produced By - Lunareh  

This week we’re back with another Story From The Sole and this one is pretty special. Amy Downes is a relatively new member of our community and has been on a pretty remarkable journey. The mother of two had been a nurse for 18 years before issues with her own health made her question her career and the system as a whole. Amy had also struggled with plantar fasciitis for years. She’d spent thousands of dollars on traditional approaches like orthotics and supportive footwear but had never been able to shake the pain and only left her feeling more alone and isolated. It wasn’t until she started training barefoot and found her TFC tribe that she’s truely been able to take control of her foot health. Amy’s journey since then has been nothing short of inspiring. She says over the past few months she has rediscovered how to play and her joy for movement and play, learnt how to listen to her body again and made life-changing connections with other humans online and in-person who are on the same journey. Amy is the definition of a TFC Explorer. Someone who is willing to ask questions and search for answers in her own pursuit of foot freedom and her story is one I think we could all learn a lot from. 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: Instagram TikTok YouTube Facebook Music: Dream Chaser - Lunareh Written By - Wiriyapa Chansuwong Performed & Produced By - Lunareh

This week I chat with Huw Darnell, who is a Brisbane-based exercise physiologist, specialising in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Throughout the episode we explore Huw’s own journey with movement and rehab, we discuss the importance of addressing your mindset and beliefs, the value of barefoot training and why context really matters with that. We also delve into Huw’s approach to running and why he focuses on some key metrics of strength, mobility and breath control to improve performance and minimise injuries. 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: Instagram TikTok YouTube Facebook Music: Dream Chaser - Lunareh Written By - Wiriyapa Chansuwong Performed & Produced By - Lunareh

This week I’m back with Tom Williams from Breath Performance to explore the topic of Tibialis Posterior Tendinopathy. In this episode we will be exploring what it is, how it happens and what you can do about it based on the current evidence and our experience with our physiotherapy clients. The aim of these podcasts is really to help you better understand the condition in question and help you get started with some general tips. However, when it comes to specific conditions, individualised assessment and guidance is key so if you are struggling with this condition or any condition especially in the lower limb then please reach out as we can potentially help you with our online consultations or otherwise point you towards other tools, resources or practitioners that can help you.  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: Instagram TikTok YouTube Facebook Music: Dream Chaser - Lunareh Written By - Wiriyapa Chansuwong Performed & Produced By - Lunareh

This week I have a conversation with Mathieu Jang who goes by parkour.jang on Instagram. Mathieu is a high level parkour athlete and shares his story about how he found parkour and why he does it barefoot. We talked about risk perception and his process of approaching a challenge in parkour by breaking it down into individual parts and working through each component individually before piecing it all together in a final movement sequence. We finish off by talking about what parkour is to him and where beginners can start if they want to begin their own journey into parkour regardless of age or ability. I had a great time interviewing Mathieu and I hope you enjoy our conversation together. 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: Instagram TikTok YouTube Facebook Music: Dream Chaser - Lunareh Written By - Wiriyapa Chansuwong Performed & Produced By - Lunareh

This week I chat with Tahlia Wall from Physio Smart in Adelaide which was the location for our seminar when we were down there last in 2021. While we were down there I had a great chat with Matt who is the owner of Physio Smart, which would pair really well with this episode, so if you’re keen to listen to that one as well, it’s called 'A Smart Approach to Rehab' and it’s in season 1 of the podcast. When we were down in Adelaide, Matt and Tahlia were at the very start of their journey with their movement training community, called Motum which has gone through a lot of growth and evolution since. In this episode I was super stoked to get to talk through that in detail with Tahlia along with her own journey with physiotherapy and movement, some of the main problems with the traditional approach to healthcare and Physio and the immense value of connection and community for improving outcomes in rehab and overall 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 Follow us: Instagram TikTok YouTube Facebook Music: Dream Chaser - Lunareh Written By - Wiriyapa Chansuwong Performed & Produced By - Lunareh

This week I’m back with Tom from Breath Performance to explore the concept of Shin Splints - what they are, how they happen and what you can do about them based on the current research as well as our experience with our physiotherapy clients. If you’re struggling to make progress in your rehab, please feel free to reach out as we can either help you directly with our online consultations or can point you in the right direction of other practitioners or resources that can help you. 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: Instagram TikTok YouTube Facebook Music: Dream Chaser - Lunareh Written By - Wiriyapa Chansuwong Performed & Produced By - Lunareh

This week we’re bringing you our first Live Fireside. On the first Friday of every month we host a live monthly catch up around the virtual campfire inside our community. It’s a warm welcoming space where our members can come together face to face to share stories and ask those burning questions to help them on their journey. This Live Fireside was all about our brand new Explorer Membership. It’s essentially our ultimate digital tool and experience designed to help humans get out of pain and find foot freedom. In this chat we are joined by TFC leaders and community members from around the world and layout our vision for this exciting new chapter in the TFC story. 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: Instagram TikTok YouTube Facebook Music: Dream Chaser - Lunareh Written By - Wiriyapa Chansuwong Performed & Produced By - Lunareh