Restore To Explore

This week, we are thrilled to introduce a guest who embodies the spirit of athleticism and innovation - Kadour Ziani . We were also lucky to be joined by Kadour's sports physio and trainer, Azdine Bousnana to gain a deeper insight into their training methods. Azdine has worked with a number of world renown athletes so it was really interesting to learn more about his way of practicing an...

Triumph Over Adversity: Welcoming Tim Schultz, MMA Warrior and Survivor, as our first official TFC Athlete. Tim’s story is as harrowing as it is inspiring. The Australian MMA fighter, on the brink of a big break in the UFC, faced an unimaginable challenge. After a in-grown toe nail in Thailand turned life-threatening due to a flesh-eating infection, Tim's battle transcended the ring. It became a f...

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, ple...

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 im...

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, natura...

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 p...

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 pla...

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 t...

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....

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...

This week is a special episode that was recorded on our recent trip to Clearwater in Florida where we hung out with Ben Patrick (aka Knees Over Toes Guy) and his team at the ATG headquarters. We had an epic time experiencing the ATG method firsthand, followed by recording this podcast and then running our Playshop there the next day. This episode was actually recorded for the ATG podcast, so it’s...

This week Jim & Tom are back to explore the concept of Patella Tendinopathy, previously and more commonly known as Patella Tendonitis and more colloquially as Jumper’s knee, it is one of the most common causes of knee pain especially in active people and so will be the first in a series of episodes exploring different knee conditions - that’s right the boys are taking a break fr...

This week I catch up with Josh Stiles from Shamma Sandals , kicking off an exciting new chapter in our story. As we continue our mission to empower our listeners and change how we all think about our feet, we're thrilled to announce Shamma as our very first Natural Footwear partner! We rigorously test the shoes of all of our partners to ensure they deliver on what they promise. As you’re...

This week Jim and Mac explore the concept of the 'Cave of Comfort' which is an element of this new story that we’ve been crafting around the Journey to Foot Freedom. The basic premise is that most people are essentially reading from the wrong map, which means that even despite a lot of investment of time, money and energy, they can’t effectively progress towards true foot freedom and ten...

This week I speak with Dr. Kelly Starrett who is a coach, physical therapist, two-time New York Times & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, speaker, and co-founder of The Ready State , the world's most comprehensive collection of guided movement, mechanics, and mobility instructional videos. We unpacked the topics of performance and durability, living in alignment with our biology.&nb...

This week I’m back with Tom to explore the concept of Ankle Sprains which are one of the most common injuries in the lower limb but are often the least well managed. Throughout the episode we discuss what an ankle sprain actually is as well as other injuries that may come along with or even be confused with an ankle sprain, we go through the current best practice for managing an acute sprain (spoi...

This week I speak with Courtney Conley from Gait Happens .  Courtney shares the story of how she came to do the work she does today, the role of footwear in restoring natural foot health and how she explains it to patients she works with. We also talk about how we define Health, things we’ve recently changed our mind about and dive deeper into the concept of team foot...

This week I’m back with Tom to explore the concept of Flat Feet - most people have heard of flat feet and may have even been told they have flat feet so throughout this episode we delve into what flat feet actually are and how they can come about. We also talk through the contexts in which they may or may not be an issue and we explore some simple tips to help get you started in improving your arc...

This week I speak with Dr. Ray McClanahan. Ray is an awesome human, a personal friend and I consider him to be one of the few OG’s that have been spreading the truth about foot health for over 2 decades. Ray is a practicing doctor of podiatric medicine and also the inventor of Correct Toes. We begin with Ray sharing the story of how he came to do the work he does today. Rays journey of transformat...

This week we bring you a bite-sized nugget of wisdom from our Live Fireside for June. Firesides are our monthly community catch-ups around the virtual campfire - a warm, welcoming live call where humans come together to ask those burning questions, refine our collective truths, share stories and inspire each other. On this gathering our founder and Chief of Community - Nick St Louis unpacks someth...

This week I speak with Graham Tuttle, also known as 'The Barefoot Sprinter' . He shares the story of how he came to do the work he does today, we talk about coaching, athleticism and the benefits of barefoot, we share our definitions of health and go off on a few relevant and juicy tangents. We also talk about the notion of feeling unqualified when doing something for the first time and the full c...

This week I speak to Go urgen  from My Foot Function . We start with Gourgen’s story, why he helped create My Foot Function and a bit about their team and mission as a company. We talk about collaboration within team barefoot worldwide, the importance of natural footwear as a lifestyle change, we talk a bit about orthotics and we finish with talking about their project called 'The Shoe E...

This week I speak with David Grey.  David Grey   is a biomechanics specialist, who  regularly rehabs some of the best athletes in the world.  He has delivered workshops and seminars internationally, and consults with top Coaches & Therapists to help them get better results with their own clients.  David shares his story of how he came to do the work he does t...

This week I’m back with Tom to explore the topic of Hallux Limitus and Rigidus - so what those are and the difference between them, how they happen and what you can do about it based on the current evidence and our experience with our physiotherapy clients. So the aim of these podcasts is to help you better understand the condition in question and help you get started with some general tips but wh...

This week I chat to.. Arnaud and Dave Thuillier- the brothers behind an exciting new natural footwear brand. Fleeters have been designed with human and planetary health at their core to bridge the gap between fashion and function. The sneakers tick all of the 4 Fs we look for in natural footwear here at TFC. They’re flat, flexible, foot-shaped and allow you to feel the ground beneath your feet plu...