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TFC Audio Project

Summary: Welcome to the TFC Audio Project, hosted by The Foot Collective. We’re a group of Canadian physical therapists on a mission to help humans reclaim strong, functional and painfree feet through foot health education.

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Podcasts:

 #shoptalk Ep. 16 | Heel Striking | File Type: audio/mp4 | Duration: 51:22

In this episode, Mike and Nick talk about a topic that carries a lot of controversy: heel striking. Diving deeper into the nuances, they go over heel striking as it relates to walking and running, why humans start to heel strike, cushioned running shoes, and running efficiency. They hope to be able to provide a better understanding of why it's important to prioritize running form as well as why getting out of cushioned shoes and off your heels is so important.

 Health Conversations Ep. 4 - Olivia Urquhart | File Type: audio/mp4 | Duration: 22:54

In this short episode of Health Conversations, Nick has a chat with Olivia Urquhart during their travels in Australia. The topic of this one: high heels, from a women's perspective. Enjoy. 

 Health Conversations Ep.3 - Paul Thompson | File Type: audio/mp4 | Duration: 01:04:45

In their new show called Health Conversations, Nick interviews Paul Thompson, also known as "The Barefoot Podiatrist," during their recent trip to Australia in a Sydney Airbnb. They had an awesome conversation about feet, the world of foot rehab, podiatry, and the future of health content and footwear. Cheers!

 Health Conversations Ep.2 - Daniel Donnelly | File Type: audio/mp4 | Duration: 01:11:55

Daniel Donnelly is a friend of TFC's Nick and Mike from Ottowa. They talk about his experience going barefoot for two full years, how solo hikes can reconnect you with nature, and some philosophy, which Daniel happens to be very well versed in.  

 Health Conversations Ep.1 - Nick Hannah | File Type: audio/mp4 | Duration: 01:20:38

Happy New Year! In this episode, Mike and Nick sit down with fellow physiotherapist, Nick Hanna, during their recent trip to London, Ontario. They talk about what physical therapy means to them, how school needs to change, their role as agents of behavior change, and they engage in a few thought provoking questions about hypothetical cases and how they would each approach them. 

 #shoptalk Ep. 15 | Nutrition | File Type: audio/mp4 | Duration: 53:27

In this episode of #shoptalk, Mike and Nick have a conversation about nutrition. They talk about food and dive into the simple concepts about what humans are designed to consume for fuel, and the problems they predict to see in 2019 having seen the food people are putting in their bodies this past year. As physical therapists who treat patients everyday, it's a topic very relevant to them as well as one of personal interest that they try to navigate themselves on a daily basis.

 #shoptalk Ep. 14 | The History of Footwear | File Type: audio/mp4 | Duration: 54:54

The shoes that humans are wearing in 2018 are a big part of why so many today are faced with foot-specific issues. To understand why these shoes exist in the first place, Mike and Nick look back to when humans started wearing shoes, and why, and end up discovering a lot about the origins of these foot-deforming shoes. 

 #shoptalk Ep. 13 | The Vibram Lawsuit | File Type: audio/mp4 | Duration: 41:44

In this episode, Mike and Nick unpack the details of the Vibram lawsuit that started in 2012. This is something that gets brought up a lot, but is often misunderstood due to all the misinformation out there. They attempt to address some of these misunderstandings by covering the main points put fourth in the case and have a conversation about each one individually. By the end, you can make up your own mind as to whether the verdict makes any sense and what lessons we can learn from it.

 #shoptalk Ep.12 | Dangers and Benefits of Technology | File Type: audio/mp4 | Duration: 58:37

In this week's #shoptalk, Mike and Nick talk about the dangers and benefits of technology, what technology means to them, health tech, the internet, social media, and all of our addiction to tech through dopamine pathways. Then they get into how the technology of footwear, vehicles, and furniture have change the modern human for better, or for worse. 

 #shoptalk Ep. 11 | An Optimal Physical Practice | File Type: audio/mp4 | Duration: 56:43

In this episode of #shoptalk, Mike and Nick have a conversation about what they feel are essential elements in an optimal and balanced physical practice. They cover what a physical practice is and the benefits of having a physical practice, including comparing movement in an exercise and touching on their own stories of how their personal training has shifted. They break down elements like mobility workshops, strength training, movement exploration, among a few others. Enjoy!

 #shoptalk Ep. 10 | Debunking Common Foot Myths | File Type: audio/mp4 | Duration: 57:20

In this episode of #shoptalk, Mike and Nick debunk some common myths that they encounter regularly with both patients and social media. Myths like: bunions are genetic, flat feet are genetic, pronated feet require motion control, needing cushioning in your shoes because the ground is hard, needing arch support, and even taking a different perspective on why people's feet get cold. 

 #shoptalk Ep. 9 | Switching to Human Footwear | File Type: audio/mp4 | Duration: 01:13:25

In this episode of #shoptalk, Mike and Nick have a conversation about a topic they get tons of questions about: switching to human footwear and making a transition away from conventional shoes to footwear that let's our feet function optimally. They explain the features that define conventional and human shoes, the harmful aspects of conventional footwear, and how to work on your feet to bring them from normal to natural feet. Lastly, they talk about running and switching to human running shoes.

 #shoptalk Ep. 8 | Using Movement to Enhance Learning | File Type: audio/mp4 | Duration: 45:26

In this episode of #shoptalk, TFC's Mike and Nick have a conversation about the potential for physical education in grade school, and of creating a movement rich environment to enhance how developing brains absorb information. They also talk about the work of Dr. John J. Ratey, and his focus on the relationship between exercise and the brain. 

 #shoptalk Ep. 7 | Science vs. Research | File Type: audio/mp4 | Duration: 56:57

In this episode of #shoptalk, TFC's Mike and Nick get into how they use the scientific method to guide their teaching and treatment approach. They break down the key elements in the process of science, emphasizing the use of logic, reason, and critical thinking as a base before applying science properly, and also cover the some shortcomings of published research. Enjoy!

 #shoptalk Ep. 6 | Hip Dysfunction | File Type: audio/mp4 | Duration: 41:30

In this episode of #shoptalk, Mike and Nick have a conversation about one of the massive issues they see everyday in their clinic: hip dysfunction. They chat about why our hips get so stiff in the first place, issues that it can cause downstream, and how you can start getting your hips moving and functioning properly again. 

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