Restore To Explore
by The Foot Collective
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About this podcast
Welcome to the ‘Restore To Explore’ podcast, hosted by Nick, Jim, Mac and Andy from The Foot Collective. We’re on a mission to empower humans to restore their natural health and function from the ground up so they can explore movement and life with freedom and confidence.
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 163 episodes
- How & Why Natural Footwear & Foot Function Are Entering the NBA w/ Patrick Gilbert (Indiana Pacers) · 51 min · Season 5In this episode of the Restore to Explore podcast, Tom Williams interviews Patrick Gilbert, an athletic trainer and physical therapist with the Indiana Pacers. They discuss…
- From Achilles Rupture to a Record-Breaking 82m Freedive: How Stillness Became Her Superpower w/ Tara Rawson · 41 min · Season 5In this powerful conversation, Australian freediver Tara Rawson shares how she dove to 82 meters on a single breath and how the journey transformed far more than just her diving…
- Understanding Bunions: The Role of Footwear w/ Physiotherapist Melanie Prusker · 1 h 0 min · Season 5In this conversation, Melanie shares her journey into physiotherapy and her insights on foot health, particularly focusing on bunions and hallux valgus. The discussion delves…
- The Fight to Save Earth’s Last Rainforest - Where Tigers, Orangutans & Elephants Still Roam w/ Maximo Bottaro · 1 h 5 min · Season 5In this special Green Friday episode of the Restore To Explore Podcast, Mac Lyon sits down with Maximo Bottaro, founder of ReForest Now, to explore the urgent need for global…
- How Foot Strength & Function Powered a Record-Breaking 1,000lb Deadlift: The Science of Foot Mechanics w/ Chris Duffin · 1 h 8 min · Season 5In this episode of the Restore To Explore podcast, Founder of The Foot Collective, Nick. St Louis engages in a deep conversation with Chris Duffin - world-renowned powerlifter…
- Movement and Medicine for Women w/ Julia Shemesh · 57 min · Season 5In this episode of the Restore To Explore podcast, Andy chats with Julia Shemesh. Julia is devoted to bringing women back home to their moving bodies as the source of their…
- The Hidden Costs of Comfort: How Cushioning Changes Your Movement w/ Jim & Nick · 50 min · Season 5In this episode of the Restore To Explore podcast, Jim and Nick dive deep into the world of cushioning in footwear, exploring how modern comfort culture may be disconnecting us…
- The Evolution of the Barefoot Shoe Industry & Why Less Shoe Might Save Your Knees w/ Andrew Jackson · 40 min · Season 5In this conversation, the founder of Freet - Andrew Jackson and Mac discuss the evolution of natural footwear, the challenges faced in the barefoot movement, and the importance…
- From Pro Football to Identity Crisis: How Pelé Found Himself Again · 1 h 21 min · Season 5In this episode of the Restore To Explore podcast, Mac chats with Pelé Zachariah, a former pro footballer turned fitness coach and founder of Robots gym in London. Pelé opens…
- Footwear Needs to Evolve: Podiatrist Thien Trinh on Modern Podiatry & Barefoot Design · 1 h 7 min · Season 5In this episode of the Restore to Explore podcast, host Andy Bryant interviews Thien Trinh, a Melbourne-based podiatrist and the owner of Stryda, a company specializing in…
- Biggest Loser Contestant Reveals the Moment That Changed Everything w/ Mike Messina · 1 h 13 min · Season 5In this episode of the Restore to Explore podcast, Mac Lyon interviews Mike Messina, who shares his transformative journey from struggling with obesity and addiction to becoming…
- The Mental Health Benefits of Balance Training w/ Jim & Nick · 1 h 3 min · Season 5This conversation explores the intricate relationship between balance training and mental health, emphasizing the importance of movement, focus, and neuroplasticity. The speakers…
- Balance Training: The Lowest Hanging Fruit for Sports Injury Prevention w/ Jim & Nick · 1 h 2 min · Season 5This podcast episode explores the relationship between sports injuries and balance training, emphasizing the multifactorial nature of injuries, the impact of footwear, and the…
- 1 in 3 Adults Over 65 Will Fall – Don’t Wait to Start Training Your Balance w/ Jim & Nick · 50 min · Season 5This conversation delves into the critical issue of falls and their prevention, particularly among older adults. The hosts discuss the alarming statistics surrounding falls, the…
- Why You Should Screen (and TRAIN) Your Balance for Better Foot Function & Longevity w/ Jim & Nick · 1 h 9 min · Season 5This podcast episode delves into the significance of balance training as a foundational aspect of foot health and overall physical function. Jim and Nick discuss the inception of…
- How Time on the Ground Transforms Your Mobility & Longevity w/ Jim & Tom · 34 min · Season 4At TFC, we believe that restoring natural foot function starts from the ground up. From crawling as babies to standing on our own two feet, human development is…
- The Mental Side of Movement: How Your Mindset Shapes Your Habits, Your Healing & Your Long-term Progress w/ Jim & Tom · 49 min · Season 4In today’s episode, we’re exploring the mental side of movement: how your mindset shapes your habits, your healing, and your long-term progress. You'll hear from both Jim and Tom…
- What Do Your Feet Have to Do with Your Pelvic Floor? w/ Natalie Headdings · 1 h 19 min · Season 4In today's episode we’re joined by Natalie Headdings a movement educator, doula, and pelvic floor specialist whose work blends deep anatomical understanding with practical tools…
- Foot Function Explained: Rethinking Foot Mechanics w/ Jim & Tom · 48 min · Season 4In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the function of the human foot — not just as a structural base, but as a sensory organ, a load-absorber, and a key part of your body’s…
- Natural Footwear is Essential but Not Enough w/ Team TFC · 1 h 6 min · Season 4What if barefoot shoes were just the beginning, not the full solution? In this team roundtable episode, recorded live in Denver, the TFC crew: Nick, Jim, Mac, Tom and Andy…







