The Barefoot Movement Podcast

BFM 14: Creating Space to Improve Mindset and Foot Health with Commando Steve

In this episode Paul talks with special guest Steve Willis aka ‘Commando Steve’, 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 tension, reconnect and feel.
Building a body that supports you begins with a strong foundation in the mind.
For anyone looking to improve their health, fitness, movement and mindset then this episode is a must.
Steve’s message is simple, but extremely powerful.
Steve Willis is one of Australia’s leading fitness experts. He has appeared as an Australian Biggest loser trainer, was a former Team Commander with the Australian Special Forces, was a successful Crossfit athlete and has Recently appeared as a contestant on the tv program Australian Survivor.
Steve is a highly qualified Personal trainer, Mentor and Coach.
To Find out more about Commando Steve and how you can train with him check out
www.commandosteve.com
Be Sure to check out www.thebarefootmovement.com.au for more on Paul.
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BFM 13: Heel Pain with The Barefoot Podiatrist

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 out www.thebarefootmovement.com.au
For an online or in clinic assessment with Paul – BOOK HERE
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BFM 12: Back 2 School

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.
“I am seeing more and more young children with long- term foot problems caused by incorrect footwear. Problems that can so easily be avoided are turning into issues with growth and development as well as problems with ankles, hips and posture, that can lead to inactivity and a lifetime of wearing orthotics.” The Barefoot Podiatrist
For More information check out www.thebarefootmovement.com.au
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BFM 11: Standing Desks with Daniel Angelini

In this episode Paul Talks with Daniel Angelini,  the founder of  Movi workspace and the author of “the sitting epidemic”.
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 some practical tips on transitioning to a standing desk safely.
Be sure to check out the very stylish and innovative standing desks available at  MOVI workspace –  https://moviworkspace.com 
Keep up to date at www.thebarefootmovement.com.au
Book a Posture and Barefoot Movement Assessment with Paul – CLICK HERE
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BFM 10: Talking Bunions with The Barefoot Podiatrist

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 treatment options and gives a couple of practical tips to help in the battle against bunions.
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Be sure to Follow Paul on Facebook and instagram at “the barefoot podiatrist” for more useful tips and info.
BOOK HERE – For a Barefoot Movement Skype assessment
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BFM 9: Improving Movement With Carl Hammington

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 Zealand’s integrative gym, HealthFit Collective.
Carl shares with us his own journey with improving movement, as well as exploring his  6 Movement principles, including why training and moving in Barefeet is so important to your overall health and performance.
Find out more about Carl here 
Check out Carl’s Podcast – Best Me Radio
Health fit collective 
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BFM 8: Gut Health From The Ground Up With Helen Padarin

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 and how we move.
This episode will leave you wanting to take your gut health a lot more seriously.
For More on Helen Padarin, check out https://helenpadarin.com
To find out about 9v9 check out http://padarinhealth.teachable.com/p/9v9
For More on Paul Thompson, check out http://www.thebarefootmovement.com.au
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BFM 7: Barefoot Movement and Improved Working Memory with Dr Tracy Alloway

Dr. Tracy Alloway is a professor of psychology and the Graduate Program Director at the University of North Florida.  She specialises in the importance of working memory, she is the author of 8 books and her research has appeared in many media outlets, including Forbes, Good Morning America, the Today Show the BBC and the ABC.
Tune in as Paul and Dr Tracy explore her research on the link between Barefoot Running and improved Working Memory.
You will learn:
What working memory is.
What negatively affects our working memory
The timeframe needed when running barefoot for improved memory benefits.
How other (non running) barefoot activities affect working memory
How Barefoot Shoes may affect working memory
Working memory in children
Plus lots of tips and tricks on improving your working memory and decision making.
To find out more about the work and research of Dr Tracy Alloway, be sure to check out http://tracyalloway.com
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BFM 6: The Overprescription of Orthotics

The Orthotic industry is BOOMING, but are we just masking the symptoms instead of addressing the underlying problems?
Listen in (especially if you are currently wearing orthotics, or about to be put in orthotics) as Paul chats about the over prescription and over reliance of foot Orthotics.
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BFM 5: Shoespiracy with The Barefoot Podiatrist

Footwear is a complicated issue, made only more complicated by the marketing power of the big brands.
For years, we have been told we need structured, supportive shoes to help protect and maintain healthy feet. But is this really true? Are our feet really unable to support us through life, or have certain features in modern shoes been slowly weakening and altering our feet, making us more reliant on the footwear that caused the issues in the first place.
Listen in as Paul discusses the 6 features in shoes we need to be avoiding to step closer to healthier feet and movement patterns.
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BFM 4: Making Movement Fun With Primal Influence

Tune in as Paul talks with Clint from Primal Influence around the importance and benefits of natural movement in both adults and children.
Clint discusses how to make movement fun again as well as giving us some simple games to get our kids moving functionally to help improve skills such as balance.
Check out Primal influence at www.primalinfluence.com
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BFM 3: Barefoot with Bondi Rescue’s Dean Gladstone

For Bondi Rescue Dean Gladstone, strong, functional healthy feet can be a matter of life or death, as every second counts when racing to an emergency situation.
Find out about the footwear Dean makes on and off the beach.
Paul and Dean chat about the importance of the barefoot, as well as connecting the foot during movement and in athletic training.
Listen in as Paul and Dean find common ground around the importance of breathing. Deano gives some simple and practical tips on how to begin some breath work at home.
The chat is finished off by Dean explaining how he handles stress and overwhelm on the beach and in life.
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