Restore To Explore

This week I’m back with Tom to explore the concept of Osteoarthritis which is the most common type of arthritis. Throughout the episode we discuss what Osteoarthritis actually is and what the symptoms are. We go through the current best practice for managing it and we explore what kind of strategies you should focus on in your rehab process. 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 training or can point you in the right direction of other practitioners or resources that can help you.TFC Helpful Links:Become A TFC Athlete TFC Pro Directory Play Is The Way Challenge (Join The Community) Free Ebook (The Guide To Foot Freedom) Free Training Shop TFC tools and training (Use the code R2E10 to save 10%)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 on the ‘Restore To Explore’ podcast, we’re taking you on a journey through the evolution of footwear. From the earliest sandals to modern high-tech shoes, the episode explores how shoes have been influenced by cultural, technological, and fashion changes. Key topics include the importance of footwear that complements natural foot mechanics, the myths surrounding running shoes, and the impact of different shoe types on body health. The episode also delves into the barefoot versus shoes debate and offers practical advice for choosing footwear that promotes foot health and supports body mechanics. Throughout the episode we offer insights to help you understand the intricate relationship between footwear and overall well-being, encouraging informed choices beyond fashion and marketing hype. We also define the five F’s to ensure their footwear decisions contribute positively to their overall foot wellness and mobility. TFC Helpful Links: TFC Pro Directory Play Is The Way Challenge (Join The Community) Free Ebook (The Guide To Foot Freedom) Free Training Shop TFC tools and training (Use the code R2E10 to save 10%)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 the honour of interviewing Zach Bush. We kick off the conversation by talking about Zach's current work and the projects he’s currently working on. We speak a bit about regenerative agriculture and what insights it might offer with regard to a regenerative health approach. We also chat about the value of kids spending time in nature, the meaning of truth and community, natural as a decentralized health network, the importance of soil health, the flaws of centralized medicine and the opportunities that companies have in the years ahead to be part of the solution, not the problem. We talk about the sad reality that doctors and farmers are struggling within a paradigm dominated by chemicals and the potential that can be unlocked for human healing if we reconnect with the natural world and restore biodiversity in our soil, ecosystems and in our communities. Zach finishes by sharing his definition of health which he was able to condense into 3 powerful words which I really appreciated. I really enjoyed speaking with Zach and hope you enjoy listening to our conversation.Here are some links to where you can find Zach's work: ZBMD   http://zachbushmd.com/   https://www.instagram.com/zachbushmd/  ION* https://intelligenceofnature.com/   FARMER’S FOOTPRINT:  http://www.farmersfootprint.us/   THE JOURNEY OF INTRINSIC HEALTH:  https://journeyofintrinsichealth.com/  TFC Helpful Links: TFC Pro Directory Play Is The Way Challenge (Join The Community) Free Ebook (The Guide To Foot Freedom) Free Training Shop TFC tools and training (Use the code R2E10 to save 10%)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 Nick, Jim and Mac dive into what it means to be a TFC Pro. For those new to our community, a TFC Pro is not just a title; it embodies a commitment to the foot health revolution we’re helping forge. It signifies a dedication to understanding, promoting, and practicing the principles that have been at the heart of TFC's journey from its inception. Our mission has always been to shift the paradigm of foot health, turning away from quick fixes and towards holistic, foundational wellness. A TFC Pro is someone who stands with us on this mission, guiding and supporting others on their journey to foot freedom. We launched the TFC Pro Membership in June of 2023 - as a way of uniting like-minded health and movement professionals around the world and connecting our community with people they can trust will help them put their best foot forward. In today's episode, we unpack the ethos behind a TFC Pro, through the 'Ten Tenets of a TFC Pro’. These tenets underline the commitment of every TFC Pro, not just to advise, but to lead by example, embracing natural movement, advocating holistic health, and prioritizing lifelong learning. For TFC Pros, it's about living the values, embodying the mission, and setting the bar in foot health. Whether you're a health or movement professional yourself or someone just getting started on your foot health path, this episode promises insights into what makes our TFC Pros stand out and why you should connect with one. To learn more about the membership or find a TFC pro in your area through our global directory - head to the link in our bio. Now onto the episode."   Helpful links: TFC Pro Directory Play Is The Way Challenge (Join The Community) Free Ebook (The Guide To Foot Freedom) Free Training Shop TFC tools and training (Use the code R2E10 to save 10%)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 Nick, Mac and I explore the Evolution of our training philosophy and approach over the years, from where Nick started in his physio practice all the way through to our latest SoleMate training systems. Along the way we discuss the Protect - Correct - Develop framework, the integration of hardware and software, the concept of Restore to Explore as well as, of course, the importance of play-based training for building a more adaptable and resilient body and mind. Towards the end we discuss the Seven Days of Play challenge, which we’ve actually decided to call the Play Is The Way challenge, but it does start with seven consecutive days exploring one of our beginner SoleMate Sessions each day. We have also created a Proof of Play log that will guide you every step of the way and help you track your progress. The idea is that you start with the seven days in a row, get hooked on the process and the progress and continue this as a daily habit. We already have a bunch of legends leading the way with this challenge and supporting each other but of course the more the merrier so if you’re keen to get involved the next step is to join the community (we’ll put a link in the show notes) and download your Proof of Play log. Otherwise we hope you enjoy the episode today, if you do find value in it or in any of our podcasts you can help us spread the word by sharing it with your family and friends and also by leaving us a review wherever you are listening! Helpful links: Play Is The Way Challenge (Join The Community) Free Ebook (The Guide To Foot Freedom) Free Training Shop TFC tools and training (Use the code R2E10 to save 10%)Natural Footwear Finder TFC Pro Directory 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 episode is a deep dive into our core company values which are Truth, Fun and Community. This is the first in a series of podcasts that we recorded while we were on tour in the US, where we were having a lot of deep discussions about the evolution of TFC, our current philosophy and approach as well as where we’re heading in the future - and so these podcasts are our attempt to distill all of that into a digestible conversation that you can tune into. We figured, what better place to start than with our core values which essentially guide everything that we do and also bind us together both as a team within our company and as a broader collective. We’ve been delving into the meaning of these values for the best part of a year since we identified them in November 2022 and have realised how deep each topic can go as well as how interrelated they all are. So this is our first attempt at communicating that officially and somewhat concisely which was a really helpful process for us to go through and we hope that you find value in the discussion as well - we’d love to hear your feedback on what resonated with you and any questions you might have about the concepts so that we can elaborate in future episodes. Helpful links: Free Ebook (The Guide To Foot Freedom) Free Training Shop TFC tools and training (Use the code R2E10 to save 10%)Natural Footwear Finder TFC Pro Directory 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 Nick speaks with Rina Harris who is a natural podiatrist from the United Kingdom They start by talking about Rina’s story about why she became a podiatrist and her journey towards discovering natural podiatry as an alternative to conventional podiatry. She talks about how her experience with pregnancy impacted her and reinforced the innate intelligence and capacity within her body. That insight led her to think differently about feet and ultimately shift how she practices podiatry. They talk about natural footwear, restoring function at the feet and how her current approach is based on education instead of orthotics. Finished with Rina sharing some words of wisdom with conventional podiatrists who might be looking to take a different path in their profession. Rina is a great storyteller. Nick really enjoyed this conversation with her and hopes you do as well. Helpful links: Free Ebook (The Guide To Foot Freedom) Free Training Shop TFC tools and training (Use the code R2E10 to save 10%)Natural Footwear Finder TFC Pro Directory 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’s Story From The Sole comes from Mishelle Boniface, a reflexologist and mother from the UK. Mishelle found The Foot Collective after reaching a pivotal point in her life that forced her to seriously consider her health.As someone who already worked with feet for a living she immediately resonated with our mission but her journey over the past year has been truely transformational. Mishelle has become a true foot nerd, embracing every aspect of TFC’s philosophies and passing what she’s been learning onto her two young boys.She ditched her unnatural footwear, embraced ground living in her home and even traded her bed for a mattress on the floor to bring her closer to the earth and reconnect her with a more natural lifestyle. While these may seem like extreme moves for some, Mishelle believe these changes have helped her rediscover a love for her body.As someone who has suffered chronic back pain for more than two decades, she believes these simple lifestyle and mindset tweaks along with a playful approach to movement have helped her finally start to see improvements. In this chat we discuss all of the above plus how she’s empowering her own kids to make choices about their health and the benefits its had for their family as a whole. Helpful links:  Free Ebook (The Guide To Foot Freedom) Free Training Shop TFC tools and training (Use the code R2E10 to save 10%)Natural Footwear Finder TFC Pro Directory 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

In this week’s episode I catch up with Mark Sisson. Mark is a pioneer in the primal and paleo movement, the brains behind the widely acclaimed 'Mark's Daily Apple', and the author of bestsellers like 'The Primal Blueprint' – Mark is a man who has reshaped how many of us think about food, fitness, and health and is now dipping his toes into the natural footwear world too with his new brand Peluva. We are stoked to announce Peluva is joining TFC as a Natural Footwear partner! By partnering with leading brands in the natural footwear space, we aim to bring you exclusive insights, stories, and opportunities to make that switch to a healthier foot lifestyle while delivering leading TFC foot health education straight into the shoe boxes of footwear customers.As part of the new partnership Peluva are offering all TFC customers a special discount off their shoes if you use the code THEFOOTCOLLECTIVE one word. Helpful Links:  Free Ebook (The Guide To Foot Freedom) Free Training Shop TFC tools and training (Use the code R2E10 to save 10%)Natural Footwear Finder TFC Pro Directory Fountain - Earn money while you listen to our podcast Follow us: Instagram TikTok YouTube Facebook Audio: Quote - Allan Watts Music: Dream Chaser - Lunareh Written By - Wiriyapa Chansuwong Performed & Produced By - Lunareh

Ben Patrick, aka Knees Over Toes Guy, and Derek Williams interview Nick and Jim from TFC about their approach to feet, footwear, and training. They explore the ATG system, the impact of footwear on foot function, promoting natural movement with cork devices and uncivilized shoes, restoring foot function, and embracing natural movement.