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The barefoot movement podcast is dedicated to empowering you, to take control of your body, helping to support yourself naturally from the ground up. Join Paul Thompson ā€“ The Barefoot Podiatrist fortnightly as he explores through his and his guests expertise and experiences , how you too can live a Barefoot Lifestyle to reduce pain and improve performance. Build a body that supports you, not a body that relies on support!
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Welcome to Comfort Walk and Talk ā€“ the premier podcast destination for anyone looking to about enhancing their foot health and embracing the world of comfort footwear. Hosted by Jeff, Ben, and Ash, this podcast dives into the essential topics of foot care, innovative footwear design, and the transformative power of wearing the right comfort shoes. Whether you're dealing with heel pain, searching for the ultimate comfort footwear, or interested in the latest footwear innovations, Comfort Walk ...
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In this episode of Comfort Walk and Talk, the hosts delve into the success story of the Vionic brand, a leader in comfort foot care. Special guest Steve, a key figure in the brand's inception, shares insights on its journey, from retail beginnings to becoming a beloved footwear brand. Join Ash, Jeff, and Ben as they explore the origins and impact oā€¦
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In this episode of Comfort Walk and Talk, hosts Ash and Jeff welcome special guest Nathan Coombridge, the head of e-commerce and online digital media for Comfort Co. Nathan shares his journey in e-commerce, starting with selling compression sleeves on WordPress with manual payment processing. The team discusses the importance of website domains, usā€¦
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On this episode of the Comfort Walk and Talk podcast, hosts Ben, Jeff, and Ash welcome guest Dave Higgins, an inventor, and owner of the popular sock brand OS1st. With over 45 years of experience, Dave discusses the importance of compression in sports and introduces innovative products like the plantar fasciitis sleeve and the AF7 ankle bracing sleā€¦
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On this episode of the Comfort Walk and Talk podcast, hosts Ash, Jeff, and Ben discuss the importance of proper arch support, the best shoes for beach walks, and normal foot and muscle aches. They highlight the Revere brand, specifically the Miami shoe, known for its adjustability and fit designed with podiatry in mind. With insights on foot healthā€¦
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On this episode of Comfort Walk and Talk, hosts Ash, Jeff, and Ben welcome back special guest Sophie, a podiatrist who specializes in kids' foot care. Sophie emphasizes the importance of foot health in children, setting them up for a lifetime of healthy feet. With expertise in podiatry for kids, Sophie and her husband run the only kid's podiatry clā€¦
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In this episode of Comfort Walk and Talk, the Ash, Jeff and Ben discuss plantar fasciitis with special guest Sophie, a podiatrist with over 20 years of experience. Sophie runs a pediatric children's podiatry clinic in Queensland, but has years of experience with general podiatry, and has dealt with many cases of plantar fasciitis. Together, they deā€¦
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On this episode of the Comfort Walk and Talk podcast, join hosts Ash, Jeff, and Ben as they delve into the importance of comfort in footwear design. From discussing the evolution of providing comfort in shoes to the significance of features like arch support and cushioning, the team shares insights on how to choose the right shoes for a healthier yā€¦
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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 had. You will learnā€¦
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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. Jayā€™s passā€¦
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In this episode, Paul The Barefoot Podiatrist chats with Jeff Shub from The Urban Barefoot. Listen in to hear Jeffā€™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 put you back in control of your emoā€¦
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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 performanceā€¦
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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 onā€¦
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In this episode Paul Thompson, The Barefoot Podiatrist chats with Anya From Anyaā€™s Reviews. Listen in to find out how Anyaā€™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 shoes and work boots. This episodā€¦
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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 Andrewā€™s journey, including the previous injuries that helped him learn to move smarter and with ā€¦
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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 how balance beams can be a greatā€¦
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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 sure to check out the ā€¦
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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 direā€¦
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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 Mclanahanā€™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 you will get an insā€¦
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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. You will also lean the difference between exercise anā€¦
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Did you know up to 80% of runners are injured per year. In this episode, Paul The Barefoot Podiatrist chats with Google Australiaā€™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 will also learn about running technique, footweā€¦
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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 Ninjaā€™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 Barefoot Ninjas sociaā€¦
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Paul The Barefoot Podiatrist talks with Soledistribution and Vivobarefoot Australiaā€™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 up ā€¦
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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 about the earthing book and Eā€¦
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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 complicatiā€¦
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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://wwwā€¦
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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 sā€¦
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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 on to introduce and licence his shoe to the Clā€¦
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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 discuss how stored stresā€¦
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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 work with Paul check out www.thebarefootmovement.ā€¦
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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 those pesky corns long term. For more information or to book ā€¦
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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 ā€œhealthyā€ movement patterns for optimal performance. You will also learn about gait patterns, footwear, sā€¦
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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 from thongs/flip flops. Paul andā€¦
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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, Podcaster and Barefoot running Guru.ā€¦
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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. To learn more check out ā€¦
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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 ā€“ BOOK HERE The post BFM 21: Is it too late to change appearā€¦
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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 with Candice Land, the founder oā€¦
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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 with Deanoā€™s breathwork and iā€¦
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Do you find you are more on the flexible side? Maybe you are double jointed or have noticed that your joints feel ā€œlooseā€. 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 explains why you need to increase your ā€¦
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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 and why it is so important. You will learn what ā€œnormalā€ big toe range ā€¦
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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 ā€œflat feetā€ are usually part of a bigger problem. For more information check out www.thebarefootmovement.com.au Follow along with ā€¦
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In this episode Paul talks with special guest Steve Willis aka ā€˜Commando Steveā€™, 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 you to release tensionā€¦
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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 most importantly how to stop it from coming back. For more information check ouā€¦
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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. ā€œI am seeing more and more young childrenā€¦
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In this episode Paul Talks with Daniel Angelini, the founder of Movi workspace and the author of ā€œthe sitting epidemicā€. 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 somā€¦
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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 as why we develop Bunions. Paul also discusses prevention and treatmenā€¦
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Building a body that supports you from the ground up requires training healthy movement patterns. In this episode Paul chats with Carl Hamington, who is a corrective exercise specialist and FUNctional movement coach. He is the founder of BestMe Radio and co-founder of New Zealandā€™s integrative gym, HealthFit Collective. Carl shares with us his own ā€¦
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In this episode, Paul chats with Helen Padarin who is a Naturopath, nutritionist, medical herbalist and speaker. Helen is the author of several books and specialises in Gut health. Tune in as Helen explains the importance of Gut health and how the gut has such a huge affect on our entire body, including our immune system, joint health, OUR FEET andā€¦
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