Restore To Explore

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

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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.

Helpful Links:

TOOLS | Movement tools built for foot training. 
TRAINING | Programs and courses to help you build a strong foundation.
APP MEMBERSHIPS | Live and on-demand classes for everyday movers.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION | Join our collective of health and movement professionals. 
DIRECTORY | Work with an aligned practitioner near you. 
FOOTWEAR | Find the right shoe for you and save with special discounts. 

Follow The Foot Collective:

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YOUTUBE
FACEBOOK

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Content in this video is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for professional health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have an existing injury or health concern, consult a qualified health professional before starting any new movement program.

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 we can help point you towards resources or practitioners in our network.

Helpful Links:

TOOLS | Movement tools built for foot training. 
TRAINING | Programs and courses to help you build a strong foundation.
APP MEMBERSHIPS | Live and on-demand classes for everyday movers.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION | Join our collective of health and movement professionals. 
DIRECTORY | Work with an aligned practitioner near you. 
FOOTWEAR | Find the right shoe for you and save with special discounts. 

Follow The Foot Collective:

INSTAGRAM
TIKTOK
YOUTUBE
FACEBOOK

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Content in this video is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for professional health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have an existing injury or health concern, consult a qualified health professional before starting any new movement program.

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 talk 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.

Helpful Links:

TOOLS | Movement tools built for foot training. 
TRAINING | Programs and courses to help you build a strong foundation.
APP MEMBERSHIPS | Live and on-demand classes for everyday movers.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION | Join our collective of health and movement professionals. 
DIRECTORY | Work with an aligned practitioner near you. 
FOOTWEAR | Find the right shoe for you and save with special discounts. 

Follow The Foot Collective:

INSTAGRAM
TIKTOK
YOUTUBE
FACEBOOK

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Content in this video is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for professional health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have an existing injury or health concern, consult a qualified health professional before starting any new movement program.

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.

Follow Tahlia on Instagram here.

Helpful Links:

TOOLS | Movement tools built for foot training. 
TRAINING | Programs and courses to help you build a strong foundation.
APP MEMBERSHIPS | Live and on-demand classes for everyday movers.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION | Join our collective of health and movement professionals. 
DIRECTORY | Work with an aligned practitioner near you. 
FOOTWEAR | Find the right shoe for you and save with special discounts. 

Follow The Foot Collective:

INSTAGRAM
TIKTOK
YOUTUBE
FACEBOOK

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Content in this video is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for professional health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have an existing injury or health concern, consult a qualified health professional before starting any new movement program.

This week I’m back with Tom Williams 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 point you in the right direction of aligned practitioners in our network.

Helpful Links:

TOOLS | Movement tools built for foot training. 
TRAINING | Programs and courses to help you build a strong foundation.
APP MEMBERSHIPS | Live and on-demand classes for everyday movers.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION | Join our collective of health and movement professionals. 
DIRECTORY | Work with an aligned practitioner near you. 
FOOTWEAR | Find the right shoe for you and save with special discounts. 

Follow The Foot Collective:

INSTAGRAM
TIKTOK
YOUTUBE
FACEBOOK

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Content in this video is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for professional health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have an existing injury or health concern, consult a qualified health professional before starting any new movement program.

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:

Music:

Dream Chaser - Lunareh

Written By - Wiriyapa Chansuwong

Performed & Produced By - Lunareh

This week I chat with Marty and Ange from The A Life - throughout the episode we explore their journey with movement and health, including how and why they transitioned from owning a physical osteopathy practice to a now thriving online movement community.

We also delve into their experience with pregnancy so far and discuss the value of mindset and movement practices in preparation for birth and the post-partum period.

Helpful Links:

TOOLS | Movement tools built for foot training. 
TRAINING | Programs and courses to help you build a strong foundation.
APP MEMBERSHIPS | Live and on-demand classes for everyday movers.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION | Join our collective of health and movement professionals. 
DIRECTORY | Work with an aligned practitioner near you. 
FOOTWEAR | Find the right shoe for you and save with special discounts. 

Follow The Foot Collective:

INSTAGRAM
TIKTOK
YOUTUBE
FACEBOOK

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Content in this video is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for professional health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have an existing injury or health concern, consult a qualified health professional before starting any new movement program.

This week I’m back again with Tom Williams from Breath Performance Physio to explore the concept of Morton’s Neuroma - what it is, why it happens and what you can do about it based on the current research and our experience with our physio clients. I

f you’re struggling to make progress in your rehab, please feel free to reach out as we can point you in the right direction of aligned practitioners in our network.

Helpful Links:

TOOLS | Movement tools built for foot training. 
TRAINING | Programs and courses to help you build a strong foundation.
APP MEMBERSHIPS | Live and on-demand classes for everyday movers.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION | Join our collective of health and movement professionals. 
DIRECTORY | Work with an aligned practitioner near you. 
FOOTWEAR | Find the right shoe for you and save with special discounts. 

Follow The Foot Collective:

INSTAGRAM
TIKTOK
YOUTUBE
FACEBOOK

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Content in this video is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for professional health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have an existing injury or health concern, consult a qualified health professional before starting any new movement program.

We’re back with our first 'Story From The Sole' of 2023, where we talk to real people with real life experiences to understand how they’ve navigated their foot health journey. This week I chat to Alison Alder a 42 year old nurse and mother from Brisbane who’s had a really remarkable ride. It was a podcast just like this that first opened here eyes to the barefoot world before an ankle injury struck her down. Alison was in severe pain. Health professionals insisted she would have to ditch her natural footwear for good and rely on supportive shoes and technologies for the rest of her life. Alison wasn’t having it and her journey back from surgery is an inspiring example of what can be achieved with the right mindset and the support of practitioners who empower you along the way.

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:

Music:

Dream Chaser - Lunareh

Written By - Wiriyapa Chansuwong

Performed & Produced By - Lunareh