The Barefoot Movement Podcast

In this episode Paul, The Barefoot Podiatrist talks with Dr Benno Nigg, who is a world renowned Biomechanist and is a co-director of the Human Performance Lab at the University of Calgary. Dr Benno Nigg discusses how he accidentally fell into biomechanics research as well as chatting about the amazing long standing career he has Listen In The post BFM 50: Biomechanics with Dr Benno Nigg appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode, Paul The Barefoot Podiatrist chats with  Jay Dicharry. Jay is a physical therapist, researcher, teacher, author of Running Rewired and Anatomy for Runners, and founder and CEO of MOBO. He teaches internationally to clinicians and coaches to elevate the standard of care, and is widely published in gait research literature.  Jay's passion is Listen In The post BFM 49: Mobo Boards with founder Jay Dicharry appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode, Paul The Barefoot Podiatrist chats with Jeff Shub from The Urban Barefoot. Listen in to hear Jeff’s Story and how he became interested in Foot Health and The Barefoot Movement. You will also hear about the current work Jeff is doing in regards to the emotional body, to improve your connection and Listen In The post BFM 48: The Emotional Body with Jeff Shub The Urban Barefoot appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode, Paul The Barefoot Podiatrist chats with Physiotherapist Steve Stahl from Rocktape Australia. Paul and Steve discuss kinesio tape, fascial scraping and cupping and how they can benefit your foot and movement health. You will learn what each of these therapies are, how they can be used to treat different conditions or aid Listen In The post BFM 47: Kinesio Tape with Steve Stahl appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode Paul Thompson, The Barefoot Podiatrist chats with Raphael Zimmer from Feelgrounds Footwear. Tune in to hear about the Feelgrounds story, the features and benefits of Feelgrounds footwear as well as the different styles offered by Feelgrounds. Paul also discusses his own experiences with Feelgrounds footwear and Raphael lets us in on a Listen In The post BFM 46: Feelgrounds with Raphael Zimmer appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode Paul Thompson, The Barefoot Podiatrist chats with Anya From Anya’s Reviews. Listen in to find out how Anya’s  health issues led her to discover barefoot shoes. You will also learn how Anya got into reviewing shoes as well as learning about current shoe options for all sorts of occasions, such as kids Listen In The post BFM 45: Reviewing Barefoot Shoes with Anya Jensen appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode, The Barefoot Podiatrist chats with The Shirtless Dude and founder of Whealth, Andrew Dettelbach. Andrew is a movement influencer who has helped reach millions of people to create awareness around healthy movement. Tune in to hear about Andrew’s journey, including the previous injuries that helped him learn to move smarter and with Listen In The post BFM 44: The Shirtless Dude – Andrew Dettelbach appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode Paul, The Barefoot Podiatrist chats with the founder of The Foot Collective, Nick St Louis. Tune in to hear how The Foot Collective got started and about some projects they are currently working on. You will also hear about foot health principles, the importance of play, how shoes affect our feet and Listen In The post BFM 43: The Foot Collective with Nick St Louis appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode Paul The Barefoot Podiatrist talks with the Blue Wiggle, Anthony Field about why he stopped wearing shoes, and how being barefoot has helped improve his overall health and wellbeing. Paul also tries prompting Anthony into having the wiggles write a song to spread the message of the benefits of healthy feet. Be Listen In The post BFM 42: Anthony Field the Barefoot Wiggle appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode Paul, The Barefoot Podiatrist chats with Vivobarefoot CEO, Galahad Clark and Vivobarefoot educator Ben Le Vesconte. You will hear how Seventh generation cobbler from the Clark shoe family got involved with a barefoot shoe brand and how vivobarefoot and the early Clarks brand share many similarities. You will also hear about the Listen In The post BFM 41: Galahad Clark and Ben Le Vesconte appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode Paul, The Barefoot Podiatrist chats with Vivobarefoot CEO, Galahad Clark and Vivobarefoot educator Ben Le Vesconte. You will hear how Seventh generation cobbler from the Clark shoe family got involved with a barefoot shoe brand and how vivobarefoot and the early Clarks brand share many similarities. You will also hear about the… Continue reading BFM 41: Galahad Clark and Ben Le Vesconte The post BFM 41: Galahad Clark and Ben Le Vesconte appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode, Paul  The Barefoot Podiatrist chats with Fellow Podiatrist and Correct Toes founder, Dr Ray McLanahan. Tune in to find out about Dr Mclanahan’s journey and how Correct toes have changed the way he practices. You will also learn how to use correct toe spacers,  the benefits associated with wearing these devices and Listen In The post BFM 40: Correct Toes with Founder Dr Ray McLanahan appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode, Paul speaks with Biomechanist, Author and Podcaster Katy Bowman from Nutritious Movement. Katy Bowman is a pretty big name in the movement world !!! Tune in to learn what a biomechanist does and why it is so important that we learn to move well all the time, not just in the gym. Listen In The post BFM 39: Walking Well with Katy Bowman appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Did you know up to 80% of runners are injured per year. In this episode, Paul The Barefoot Podiatrist chats with Google Australia’s  Physiotherapist and founder of Run 180, Rachel Stanley. Tune in to learn about the Run 180 app and why you should be using it to reduce your risk of running injuries. You Listen In The post BFM 38: Run 180 with Rachel Stanley appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode The Barefoot Podiatrist talks with Osteopath and Australian Ninja Warrior Star Daniel Mason, aka The Barefoot Ninja. Tune in to hear about the Barefoot Ninja’s journey and why he turned his back on shoes. You will also learn about the importance of Eccentric training, Barefoot shoes and much more. Check out the Listen In The post BFM 37: Daniel Mason The Barefoot Ninja appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Paul The Barefoot Podiatrist talks with Soledistribution and Vivobarefoot Australia’s owner Suey Cooper. Listen in to find out about the  benefits of Vivobarefoot shoes and the direction Vivobarefoot Australia are heading. You will also learn about the importance of getting your children in the right shoes from a young age and much more. To keep Listen In The post BFM 36: Vivobarefoot Australia with Suey Cooper appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode Paul The Barefoot Podiatrist talks with Author and Earthing expert Clinton Ober. Tune in to find out what Earthing is,  how it works and why everyone should be doing it. You will also learn the science behind earthing,  how it reduces inflammation, aids sleep and improves immune function. To find out more Listen In The post BFM 35: Earthing with Clinton Ober appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode Paul The Barefoot Podiatrist talks with Vascular specialist Dr Tam Nguyen about the importance of healthy blood flow to the lower limb. Dr Nguyen explains the role of vascular surgeons in foot and lower limb health care and explains the advances in modern technology for minimally invasive testing and treatment of vascular Listen In The post BFM 34: Vascular Health with Doctor Tam Nguyen appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Join Paul as he discusses Telehealth consults. Listen in to find out what Telehealth is, who it is for and how it can help improve your symptoms and biomechanical dysfunctions. For a virtual consult with Paul book online at www.thebarefootmovement.com.au The post BFM 33: Telehealth appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode Paul The Barefoot Podiatrist speaks with Origins of vitality founder Dominic Rapson about Calisthenics training and the importance of nutrition, footwear choice and strong feet. For more information on Dominic check out https://www.originsofvitality.com and be sure to check out the links that Dom mentions in the episode. https://www.kevinstock.io/health/health-dangers-of-plant-based-foods/  https://www.dropbox.com/s/ldqmj5cl6a3xh5o/pesticides%20all%20natural.pdf?dl=0   For a Listen In The post BFM 32: Strong feet, Calisthenics and Nutrition with Dominic Rapson appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode, Paul talks about the top 5 features he looks for when assessing and buying minimalist shoes. Check out www.thebarefootmovement.com.au for more information, a barefoot shoe checklist as well as shoe reviews. The post BFM 31: Top 5 Barefoot Shoe Features appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode, Paul chats about Toe separators. Paul discusses what toe separators are, the importance of wearing them and how they can help you to create stronger and more functional feet. To book an appointment with Paul go to : https://corrimal-podiatry.cliniko.com/bookings#service For foot exercise ideas check out The barefoot Podiatrist on social media. The post BFM 30: Toe Spacers With The Barefoot Podiatrist appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode Paul The Barefoot Podiatrist catches up with Tim Brennan, the inventor of the Vivobarefoot shoe. Tune in to hear how Vivobarefoot began and how Tim was designing the shoe to help  solve his own health and movement problems. You will also learn why Tim called his shoe Vivo and how he went Listen In The post BFM 29: The Vivobarefoot story with inventor Tim Brennan appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

You guys have been asking about different therapies I like and use for myself, so here it is. In this Episode, The Barefoot Podiatrist talks to Dr. Rick Schlederer from Better Balance Chiropractic about emotions and how stressful emotions can be stored and affect both our nervous system and our physical being. Paul and Rick Listen In The post BFM 28: How Stressful Emotions Affect our Foundations with Dr Rick Schlederer appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode, Paul The Barefoot Podiatrist talks about high arch feet. You will learn how to identify a Pes Cavus (high arch foot), as well as some of the problems that can be associated with this foot type. Paul also discusses some ways to help maintain healthy function with a high arch foot. To Listen In The post BFM 27: De-Supinating Your High Arches appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode Paul Thompson, The Barefoot Podiatrist talks about Corns and calluses. Listen in to find out what a corn is, how you get them and some ways to treat them. You will also learn how footwear including barefoot shoes affect corns and get some tips on how to try and get rid of Listen In The post BFM 26: Corns and Callous with The Barefoot Podiatrist appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode, Paul talks with Physical therapist, author, speaker and founder of Mobility Wod  Dr. Kelly Starrett. Kelly discusses foot function, including the best position for our feet during movement, and why it is so important to maintain “healthy” movement patterns for optimal performance. You will also learn about gait patterns, footwear, squatting patterns, Listen In The post BFM 25: Foot Function with Mobility Wod’s Kelly Starrett appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode Paul talks with the founder of Earth runner adventure sandals,  Mike Dally. Tune in to listen to the earth runner story and find out why Mike decided to merge barefoot sandals and earthing sandals to create the Earth Runner brand. You will learn what a minimalist/barefoot sandal is and how they differ Listen In The post BFM 24: Earth Runner Sandals with founder Mike Dally appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode, Paul talks with Dr Brett Hill about natural running. Find out what natural running is and why it is beneficial and more efficient for your body. You will also learn about footwear and how certain features in shoes can impact your spine and nervous system. Dr Brett Hill is a Chiropractor, Author, Listen In The post BFM 23: Natural Running with Dr Brett Hill appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Paul and Mark chat about functional training vs functional movement, mindset and goal setting, as well as how Mark has evolved his physical therapy practice to fill a gap in the industry. You will also learn about project 40 and be given some useful tips on implementing some strategies to help positively shift your mindset. Listen In The post BFM 22: Functional Training with Sports Physio Mark Mitchell appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode, Paul talks about why it is never too late to begin Barefoot Movement,  and to correct dysfunctional movement patterns that are negatively affecting your health and well being. For more information check out The Barefoot Movement Website For a consult in person or via Skype –  BOOK HERE The post BFM 21: Is it too late to change appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode, Paul discusses some things to think about when weaning off of orthotics. For more information and for upcoming workshops and events check out www.thebarefootmovement.com.au The post BFM 20: Weaning Orthotics appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Did you know the way you walk, your foot posture and foot instability can effect your mobility, balance and movement patterns, as well as create muscle imbalances that affects your performance in and out of the water, causing power leaks and increasing your risk of pain and injury. In this episode Paul has teamed up Listen In The post BFM 19: Foot Function and Surfing with Candace Land and the Barefoot Podiatrist appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode, Paul talks with certified Wim Hof trainer,  Dean Gladstone. Listen in as they discuss what the Wim Hof method is, The health benefits and research associated with this technique and how this method may be used as a tool for improving movement from the ground up. Paul also discusses his recent experience Listen In The post BFM 18: The Wim Hof Method with Deano Gladstone appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Do you find you are more on the flexible side? Maybe you are double jointed or have noticed that your joints feel “loose”. Well, You may be Hypermobile. In this episode Paul starts a discussion about Hypermobility. He briefly chats about what it is, why Orthotics and external support may not be the answer and Listen In The post BFM 17: Hypermobility appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

The Big toe plays a big role in healthy movement and walking patterns. Unfortunately for many of us, we do not give our big toes much thought or even consider how they are affecting the rest of our body until we are in pain. Listen in as Paul talks about big toe range of motion Listen In The post BFM 16: Big Toe Mobility with The Barefoot Podiatrist appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Flat feet tend to cop the blame for a lot of aches and pains, but what are flat feet and are they really as bad as we are led to believe? Listen is as Paul discusses flat feet, what they are, how we develop them and why “flat feet” are usually part of a bigger Listen In The post BFM 15: Flat Feet with The Barefoot Podiatrist appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode Paul talks with special guest Steve Willis aka ‘Commando Steve’, about how our mindset and our mind affects everything both physically and mentally. Steve chats about the importance of CREATING SPACE for our mind, body and of course, our FEET. Listen in as Steve discusses how creating space in your mind allows Listen In The post BFM 14: Creating Space to Improve Mindset and Foot Health with Commando Steve appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Do you or someone you know suffer from Heel Pain? Well, you are not alone. It is estimated that one in ten people will suffer heel pain in their lifetime. (Which is an awful lot of people) Tune in as Paul chats about what heel pain is, why we get it, how to treat it and Listen In The post BFM 13: Heel Pain with The Barefoot Podiatrist appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Kids are in school shoes for approximately 8400 hours per year, so it is crucial we make the right footwear decisions  to help build strong foundations and aid healthy growth and development. Listen in as Paul talks about what we are told our kids feet need, verses what they actually need from a school shoe. Listen In The post BFM 12: Back 2 School appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode Paul Talks with Daniel Angelini,  the founder of  Movi workspace and the author of “the sitting epidemic”. Paul and Daniel discuss the many benefits of standing desks and the importance of introducing more movement into your day. They discuss the  health, postural and movement risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle, as well as Listen In The post BFM 11: Standing Desks with Daniel Angelini appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Have you noticed your big toe is out of alignment and creeping closer toward the little toes. Maybe you have developed a lump or pain on the side of the big toe joint. Well you may have a bunion! In todays episode Paul chats about Bunions. Tune in to learn what they are, as well Listen In The post BFM 10: Talking Bunions with The Barefoot Podiatrist appeared first on The Wellness Couch.