The BARE Athlete

Summary In this episode of the Bear Athlete Podcast, host Jordan Alexander speaks with Michael Flack, founder of Soledad Mobility, about his journey from sports to yoga and the importance of foot health. They discuss the impact of yoga on body awareness, the creation of toe spacers for better foot health, and the need for education around barefoot movement. Michael shares insights on how foot heal...

Summary In this episode, Jordan Alexander interviews Chad Little, the owner of Code Footwear, who shares his journey from a corporate footwear designer to creating custom shoes focused on foot health for athletes. Chad discusses the importance of understanding biomechanics, the challenges faced in the footwear industry, and the need for better shoe options that cater to athletes' foot health. He e...

In this powerful solo episode of The Bare Athlete , Jordan Alexander takes you inside his spontaneous decision to run a half marathon completely barefoot—just weeks into his No Shoes November commitment. What began as a nervous challenge quickly transformed into a spiritual encounter, revealing how faith, trust, and preparation align when you surrender to God’s plan. Jordan shares the full journey...

In this powerful solo episode, Jordan Alexander opens up about his barefoot journey and the divine conviction that sparked No Shoes November . What started as a physical challenge—training to run his first half marathon barefoot—has become a spiritual awakening. Jordan shares how God called him to strip away comfort and control, trusting that every step of his journey would be guided and protected...

In this raw and real conversation, Jordan Alexander sits down with Australian running coach and myotherapist Mick to explore how modern shoes and training habits have disconnected athletes from their natural potential. From three ACL tears to rediscovering the power of the foot, Mick shares how relearning to run changed everything. Together, they unpack the epidemic of overbuilt shoes, lazy moveme...

Mobility specialist Coach Jasmine (The Hip Architect) joins Jordan to break down how feet-first training transforms youth athletes—from toe dexterity and ankle control (FRC basics) to injury-proofing the knees, hips, and Achilles. They get real about culture (Jordans vs. barefoot shoes), why recovery equals performance , and simple drills like “toe piano” and single-leg calf raises . Perfect for p...