The MOVEMENT Movement

SEAL Team Goes Barefoot… – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 217 with Trevor Thompson Trevor Thompson is a former US Navy SEAL with eight years of service, including three tours overseas. During his time in Naval Special Warfare, Trevor acquired a wide range of skills, from counter-terrorism and mini-sub driving to high-altitude covert military parachuting. He developed a passion fo...

Julia Blackwell is a fascia release practitioner, educator, and creator of The Fascia Remedy. Julia was born with severe nerve damage to her right shoulder and grew up going through the broken Western medicine system. After 23 years of being told her condition would never improve and feeling no lasting relief from any treatments, she was introduced to a unique type of fascia release bodywork in 20...

Lifting for Fitness? Don't Do It! – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 215 with Mitchell Van Beek Mitchell Van Beek is the founder of the MovePainFree (LLC) Training System, specializing in Movement-Based Training to help people start or return to exercising without pain. After experiencing debilitating back pain for 12 years, Mitchell now focuses on pain relief through Movement Beha...

Discover (and Join) the Slow AF Run Club   – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 214 with Martinus Evans   S low AF founder Martinus Evans' personal journey began ten years ago, when his doctor called him fat and told him he needed to start walking to "lose weight or die." Faced with the shame and stigma many people in larger bodies face, Martinus made the choice to stand up for himse...

Can Barefoot Shoes Handle Pickleball? – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 213 with Piers Kwan In 2010, Piers Kwan became a certified hardstyle kettlebell instructor under Pavel Tsatsouline. He started with RKC and now represents StrongFirst. He learns and teaches with Tim Anderson and the Original Strength team.  Piers currently enjoys pickleball, delving excessively deeply into ran...

Are Super Shoes REALLY Super? – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 212 with Jay Dicharry Originally from New Orleans LA, Jay completed the Master of Physical Therapy degree at Louisiana State University Medical Center and is a Board- Certified Sports Clinical Specialist. Jay built his international reputation as an expert in biomechanical analysis as Director of the SPEED Clinic at t...

RANTING About Running Research – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 211 Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement where Steven rants about running research.  Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How running-related injury rates have increased despite advancements in running footwear. - Why runners in the1960s and the 70s didn't experience as man...

Kettlebells: EVERYTHING You Need to Know – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 210 with Steven Sashen Brett Jones is StrongFirst's Director of Education and Master SFG. He is also a Certified Athletic Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Specialist based in Pittsburgh, PA. Mr. Jones holds a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine from High Point University, a Master of Science in Reha...

Survivor Season 45, Tells All… – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 209 with Austin Li Coon   Austin Li Coon is a current MBA student at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Austin just finished competing on the most recent season of Survivor, where he finished in 2nd place. And of course, he wore Xero Shoes for the entire adventure.  Listen to this episode of The MOVE...

Yoga is NOT Stretching – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 208 with Yogi Aaron Yogi Aaron is a trailblazing yoga teacher who is leading a global rebellion against the harmful practice of stretching. He pioneered the groundbreaking approach to yoga that shows people how to live pain-free by activating muscles through Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation™ (AYAMA).  In a world wher...

How Should You Walk Barefoot? – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 207 with Barry Weinstein Barry Weinstein is the Head Coach at FootCamp which is the fastest growing barefoot lifestyle brand. FootCamp offers free barefooting classes in Central Park, New York, supplies barefoot shoes, toe socks, toe spacers, and rock mats to strengthen our customers feet and build a robust orthopedic...

Footwear Barefoot Running Optimal Diet Conversation – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 206 with Dr. Mark Cucuzzella Dr. Mark Cucuzzella is a Professor at West Virginia University School of Medicine. As a US Air Force Reservist he designs programs to promote healthier and better running with the US Air Force Efficient Running Project.  Mark has presented running workshops on over 50...

Do You Have 3D Barefoot Awareness?   – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 205 with Erik Hansen Erik Hansen is a wellness pioneer with a lifelong commitment to health and fitness. His journey began in 1974 with swim coaching, followed by personal training in 1978 and massage therapy in 1979. In 1984, he ran his first barefoot 10k in a triathlon, embracing unconventional fitness method...

Lessons from the FIRST and ORIGINAL Barefoot Doctor  – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 204 with Dr. James Stoxen DC., FSSEMM (hon) Dr. James Stoxen DC., FSSEMM (hon), AKA The Barefoot Running Doctor, is the president of Team Doctors®, Treatment and Training Center Chicago, one of the most recognized treatment centers in the world.   He started training his athletes and patients ba...

Are Barefoot Shoes Booming or Busting?! – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 203 with Adam Graff Adam Graff is the creator and founder of  Minimal-list , an online platform and resource focused on barefoot shoes and minimalist footwear. His journey into the world of minimalist footwear was sparked, like many, by injury, the idea of a 'better way' and the book "Born to Run" by Christo...

Lessons From a 1-Legged Champion Athlete – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 202 with Rustin Hughes Rustin Hughes is a Husband, father, veteran, Para Jiu Jitsu champion, and coach. He lost his leg in 2014 and has been utilizing the lessons he learned from the experience to convey a sense of hope and determination to individuals battling through their own adversity. He recognizes the...

Fix the 5 Top Running Form Problems – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 201 with Dr. Doug Adams Dr. Doug Adams is a Physical Therapist who has published and spoken at an international level on all things related to running. Doug has taught thousands of professionals his systematic approach to providing personalized plans for runners through the Certified Running Gait Analyst and End...

Secrets of the Barefoot Shoe Industry – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 200 with Anya Jensen Anya Jensen first discovered "barefoot shoes" after a long bout of foot issues. They were a lifeline thrown to her when everything else she tried was a dead end. Thanks to the incredible work by people like Katy Bowman she could finally see a clear path toward freedom of movement. But Anya...

Using Electricity for Health and Recovery – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 199 with Garrett Salpeter Known as "The Health Engineer," Garrett Salpeter has taken his training in Engineering and Neuroscience and used it to create NeuFit and the patented NEUBIE device. He trains doctors, therapists, and professional sports teams and universities in how to apply NeuFit with their pati...

Fitness Tips for Hikers – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 198 with Marcus Shaprio Marcus Shapiro is a pioneer in the online fitness coaching space. In 2009, he launched  FitForTrips.com  to provide custom fitness programs specifically for hikers and backpackers. Since then, he has helped thousands of clients conquer hundreds of different trails all over the world including Kiliman...

World Champion BEARfoot Lifter's Incredible Life Advice – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 197 with Chris Duffin Chris Duffin believes in living life at the extremes—extreme performance, extreme competence, and extreme achievement. A true-to-life mountain man with his story as a best-selling autobiography and upcoming documentary movie Chris has numerous accolades to list. From sit...

The Physics of Proper Running – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 196 with Matt Minard Matt Minard's purpose is to help people. With a passion for human movement and fitness, he is driven to help others learn how to move their bodies strategically and efficiently to reduce the risk of injury and increase longevity.  Matt was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio after earning his Doctorat...

Fitness Myths DEBUNKED – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 195 with Shelby Stover Shelby Stover is a Strength & Nutrition Coach and the person behind the blog  Fitasamamabear.com . As a mom of three young girls and coach for the past ten years, Shelby helps make healthy food and strength training at home easy for busy moms. Her ultimate goal is to help moms increase energy, keep up...

Fitness at the EXTREME   – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 194 with Ethan Fleming Ethan Fleming is a guy with an extraordinary passion for pushing his physical and mental limits. He's just a guy who loves testing himself and sharing the valuable lessons he's learned by putting himself through the wringer.  Ethan's adventures are a testament to his relentless pursuit of self-discov...

Move BETTER with REAL Myofascial Release – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 193 with Steve Holmsen Steve Holmsen is a trainer and educator who specializes in dramatic movement improvement through correcting muscle firing sequences. He accomplishes this through balancing the muscular firing sequences. I accomplish this through balancing the muscular structure by releasing tension in...