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The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 257: New Discoveries About Your FeetThink your shoes are helping your feet? You might be shocked by what the science actually says. In this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement, Steven Sashen interviews Dr. Jenn Perez, Co-Founder and COO of Gait Happens, who joins the show to debunk foot myths and explain how modern footwear influences your movement. Drawing on emerging research and years of clinical teaching worldwide, Dr. Perez explains pronation, toe spring, the windlass mechanism, and why "foot strength" is finally measurable in minimalist footwear studies. She and host Steven Sashen discuss how to build resilient, pain-free feet by a...
2025-09-1753 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 211: RANTING About Running Research 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 many running injuries. - How switching to barefoot running or minimalist shoes can't be accomplished in five minutes. - Why footwear has an impact on...
2024-02-0710 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 210: Kettlebells: EVERYTHING You Need to Know 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 Rehabilitative Sciences from Clarion University of Pennsylvania, and is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). With over twenty years of experience, Brett has been so...
2024-01-3155 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 204: Lessons from the FIRST and ORIGINAL Barefoot Doctor 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 barefoot in 1991, long before the barefoot running craze of 2010. He is a much sought-after speaker both to the general public and at CME credentialed medical conferences. He has given over 1000 live presentations and lectured at ove...
2023-12-201h 28
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 195: Fitness Myths DEBUNKED 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 with their kids, and feel confident in the skin they're in. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Shelby Stover who debunks fitness myths....
2023-10-1848 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 193: Move BETTER with REAL Myofascial Release 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 the muscles which frees the body to move with noticeably greater ease. Once the body is free it can move the way it was designed to function and is now amenable to corrective exercise. After the movements are corrected the bo...
2023-10-0459 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 188: Who REALLY Needs Barefoot Shoes? Who REALLY Needs Barefoot Shoes? – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 188 with Emily Jancic Emily Jancic is the founder of HARTS in Brooklyn, NY. As every parent knows, baby socks fall off and shoes make them fall. HARTS are the "Gateway Shoe" made to simplify life for parent and child. We're as close to bare feet as possible. With no laces to tie, machine washable styles and rubber soles, we stay on all day, no socks needed. Moms and Dads love us because we help new walkers walk. Listen to this episode of...
2023-08-3025 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 187: The End of Surgery? The End of Surgery? – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 187 with Aneesh Garg Aneesh Garg, DO, CAQ, is a nationally recognized, non-surgical sports medicine and regenerative orthopaedic physician with Dynamic Athlete Sports Medicine & Regenerative Orthopaedics in Boulder, Colorado. He is also a two-sport US National Team Physician as he works with USA Hockey and U.S. Soccer. Dr. Garg specializes in treating dynamic athletes of all ages and skill levels from head to toe. At Dynamic Athlete Sports Medicine & Regenerative Orthopaedics, Dr. Garg also uses genetic testing for precision medicine. He is a con...
2023-08-2359 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 185: 4 Fitness Myths (and the Better Reality) 4 Fitness Myths (and the Better Reality) – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 185 with Ryan Walker Ryan Walker (Coach Ryan) is a life-long athlete, Health Wellness Coach, and biomechanics geek with over 13 years of experience as a Personal Trainer with an emphasis on teaching biomechanical efficiency, from an evolutionary perspective, and postural restorative work. He's also a Licensed Massage Therapist with over 8 years of experience. After battling severe depression and anxiety for over two years in his early 20's, he developed a passion for helping people discover, not only how to move freely and...
2023-08-0953 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 182: 8 Weeks to Enjoying Natural Running 8 Weeks to Enjoying Natural Running – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 182 with Rafael Salazar II Rafael E. Salazar II, MHS, OTR/L. "Rafi" is a licensed Occupational Therapist based in Georgia. Rafi has worked in a variety of settings, from orthopedic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, to academia, and even healthcare consulting. He spent the majority of his clinical experience working at Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, where he was the lead clinician and clinical education coordinator for the outpatient specialty rehab program. In this role, he treated many veterans with chronic pain and helped to es...
2023-07-1952 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 178: Can You Have Barefoot Form in Shoes? Can You Have Barefoot Form in Shoes? – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 178 Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement about if you can have barefoot form in shoes. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How talking about footwear is talking about the form of your foot. - Why wearing shoes with a lot of cushioning limits the use of your Achilles tendon. - How the Achilles tendon is the biggest spring in our body and many runners aren...
2023-06-2106 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 176: Get Fit WITHOUT Exercise Get Fit WITHOUT Exercise – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 176 with Steven Munatones Steven Munatones has launched new products, services and technologies in the U.S. over the last 20 years. At TOTO Frontier, he licensed TOTO's sanitary ware technologies outside of Japan. At RealLiveSports, he designed and marketed the ESPN Play by Play, a 2006 Toy of the Year. At Aruze Gaming America, he launched hybrid slot machine reel technology in the gaming industry. At the World Open Water Swimming Association, he utilized 9 years of national team coaching to help shape and promote the new Oly...
2023-06-0748 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 172: Can Bare Feet Handle THIS? Can Bare Feet Handle THIS? – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 172 with Sam Mouzer Sam Mouzer is 38-year-old mental health support worker, and now Naked and Afraid extreme survivalist. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Sam Mouzer about being barefoot in extreme conditions on Naked and Afraid. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How important protein consumption is and what goes into producing and retrieving it. - Why people are becoming more disconnected from the wild an...
2023-05-1049 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 169: The Dumbest Natural Movement Research EVER The Dumbest Natural Movement Research EVER – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 169 with Sarah Ridge Sarah Ridge is an assistant professor of Physical Therapy in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at Brigham Young University. Her expertise is in biomechanics, specifically biomechanics of lower extremities during activities such as walking, running, jumping, and landing. To perform research in this area, she uses a variety of kinematic and kinetic measurement tools including 2d and 3d video motion analysis, force plates and other custom force transducers, and inertial measurement units. Recent research projects include gaining understanding about the...
2023-04-191h 12
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 166: Do Shoes Make a Difference? Do Shoes Make a Difference? – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 166 Listen to this special solo rant episode of The MOVEMENT Movement about how traditional running shoes don't improve running performance. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How people don't run faster because they purchase a certain brand or type of shoe. - Why runners shouldn't be comparing themselves to other runners and what they wear. - How physics disproves the claims big shoe companies are making about performance....
2023-03-2932 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 161: Play for Adults. The Secret to Long-Term Health? Play for Adults. The Secret to Long-Term Health? – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 161 with Darryl Edwards Darryl Edwards is a former investment banking technologist turned movement coach and author. He is the founder of the Primal Play Method and a physical activity, health and play researcher. After almost two decades working as a technologist in investment banking, Darryl transformed his health after adopting a back-to-basics approach to well-being. As a health and movement coach, Darryl now advises people on maintaining a healthy lifestyle—amidst the epidemic of obesity and other chronic lifestyle diseases. He r...
2023-02-221h 08
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 159: Are You Breathing Wrong? Breathe Better with Patrick McKeownAre You Breathing Wrong? Breathe Better with Patrick McKeown – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 159 with Patrick McKeown Patrick McKeown is an international breathing expert and author based in Galway, Ireland. Since 2002, he has worked with thousands of clients, including elite military special forces (SWAT) Olympic coaches and athletes. Atomic Focus (2021) and The Breathing Cure (2021) are Patrick's latest books. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Patrick McKeown about the proper way to breathe. Here are some of th...
2023-02-081h 03
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 158: Survivor Winner Mike Gabler Tells AllSurvivor Winner Mike Gabler Tells All – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 158 with Michael Gabler Michael Gabler, also known by just his surname Gabler, is an American heart valve specialist and television personality known for competing on and winning the 43rd season of the American reality TV competition series Survivor. After being named the winner, Gabler declared that he would donate "100%" of the million-dollar prize to charities supporting veterans. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Michael Gabler about what happened behind the scenes on Survivor. Here are some...
2023-02-011h 15
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 157: It's Not What You Eat. It's What You AbsorbIt's Not What You Eat. It's What You Absorb – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 157 with Oliver Wood Oliver Wood got started in the business world after 7 years as an independent personal trainer. As he started online, he rapidly built a company to over 15 staff in his mid-20s, helping thousands of clients upgrade their body, energy, and productivity through a 4- step system he has agreed to share with us. His unique perspective of both running a multi 7 figure company and understanding the behavioral nuances of what truly makes health habits sti...
2023-01-251h 02
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 156: Do Shoes Alter Reality?Do Shoes Alter Reality? – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 156 with Cody Koontz Cody Koontz sells shoes and talks about running at RunnersWorld Tulsa. He is a certified personal trainer by the American College of Sports Medicine. He loves helping people meet their goals and overcome their limitations through exercise. Cody believes that deeper understanding and improved perception of movement are the best foundation for fitness. He is also a licensed physical therapist assistant and uses his rehabilitative background to help clients avoid injury and "bridge the gap" between physical therapy and their desired ac...
2023-01-1847 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 155: How Bigger Bodies Can Go BarefootHow Bigger Bodies Can Go Barefoot – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 155 with Charlotte Young Bowens Charlotte Young Bowens is the founder of Conscious Gear, an emerging outdoor brand committed to celebrating body diversity in the outdoors with outerwear and outdoor gear designed by and for bigger-bodied outdoor enthusiasts. Charlotte started the business after a health scare where she learned she had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, borderline diabetic and was morbidly obese. She knew things had to change. What started out as 2 minutes at a 2-mph on a treadmill, evolved into crossing the fi...
2023-01-111h 00
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 154: Ninja Warrior Fitness SecretsNinja Warrior Fitness Secrets – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 154 with Jessie Graff Jessica Lauren Graff is an American professional stunt performer and sports-focused television personality. She has had training in five other martial arts, holds a black sash in Kung Fu, and is a black belt in Taekwondo. She is a champion gymnast, a pole vaulter, and a professional stunt performer. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Jessie Graff about Ninja Warrior fitness secrets. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show:...
2023-01-041h 17
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 153: Do Minimalist – Barefoot Shoes Cause Achilles ProblemsDo Minimalist – Barefoot Shoes Cause Achilles Problems – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 153 Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement where Steven rants about how Achilles problems are not caused by barefoot shoes. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How transitioning to barefoot shoes doesn't need to be done over time. - Why injuries happen because of traditional running shoes, not barefoot shoes. - How wearing a shoe with a heel makes it so your Achilles is not full...
2022-12-2817 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 152: Are Cold Plunges Good for You (and More)Are Cold Plunges Good for You (and More) – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 152 with Jordan Abecasis Desiring to be one of the global leaders in the rehabilitation sector, providing innovative and adaptive solutions to mobility constraints, Jordan Abecasis is the inventor of the ADAM brace. He earned his Master's of Science in Bio-Medical Engineering From Florida Atlantic University college of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. He became a master physical fitness specialist with over 5,000 hours documented in nutrition, health and wellness, dynamic neuromuscular stabilization, and muscular development. He was awar...
2022-12-2148 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 151: What Dancers Can Teach You About Healthy FeetWhat Dancers Can Teach You About Healthy Feet – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 151 with Emily Kent Emily Milam Kent graduated Magna Cum Laude, earning a BSEd in Dance Education from the University of Georgia. She began working with Pilobolus in 1999 working first as a dancer and collaborator and then Teaching Artist. She has created original works for high school and university dance companies for Pilobolus and as an individual artist. She has set classic Pilobolus repertoire on high school and university students; she and her partner Matt Kent, were the first to have the...
2022-12-141h 01
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 150: Born to Run 2 Authors Share Secrets of Happy Running (and More)Born to Run 2 Authors Share Secrets of Happy Running (and More) – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 150 with Chris McDougall and Eric Orton Trained as a foreign correspondent for the Associated Press, Christopher McDougall covered wars in Rwanda and Angola before writing his international bestseller, Born to Run. His fascination with the limits of human potential led him to his next book, Natural Born Heroes. McDougall also created the Outside magazine web series, "Art of the Hero." Eric Orton's experience with the Raramuri and his study of running, human performance, strength, and co...
2022-12-071h 16
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 149: Better Than BiohackingBetter Than Biohacking – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 149 with Nick Urban Nick Urban is a Biohacker, Data Scientist, Athlete, Founder of Outliyr, and the Host of the Mind Body Peak Performance Podcast. He is a Certified CHEK Practitioner, a Personal Trainer, and a Performance Health Coach. Nick is driven by curiosity which has led him to study ancient medical systems (Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hermedic Principles, etc), and modern science. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Nick Urban about how biohacking isn't the b...
2022-11-301h 04
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 148: The "Basic" Plan to Get Fit at Any AgeThe "Basic" Plan to Get Fit at Any Age – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 148 with Tony Bevilacqua A former overweight, beer loving, cancer patient who went through hell and back in his late 20's, Tony Bevilacqua eventually came out the other side with incredible insight about living a life full of health, opportunity, and service to others. Today, with 23 years of professional coaching experience under his belt, Tony has helped 1000's of athletes from every sport imaginable, at every level imaginable, maximize their potential to look, feel, and perform their very BEST.
2022-11-2356 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 147: How to Make Fitness FunHow to Make Fitness Fun – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 148 with Mason Bendewal For over 20 years Mason Bendewal has helped build top fitness companies and coached trainers to become on-camera fitness stars. He's crafted innovative programs that shattered sales records beginning with the home fitness sensation P90X. Mason went on to become the Chief Production Officer of Daily Burn (an IAC Company) and launched the first fitness streaming service of its kind; he built the entire streaming library, creating the most comprehensive modern fitness catalog ever, training 13 world-class trainers, and creating 18 programs wi...
2022-11-1656 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 146: Handball. Your New Favorite SportHandball. Your New Favorite Sport – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 146 with Ebiye Udo-Udoma Ebiye Udo-Udoma is a national hero for American Handball, and equally an inspiration for athletes who also want to make a business impact in their respective sports. EJ is the model for how sports with an established international professional & Olympic presence can grow in the United States. The day will come when Team Handball & Beach Handball will be as big in The States as Major League Soccer and the National Hockey League. When that day comes, it will because of at...
2022-11-0949 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 145: Vibram FiveFingers: Behind the ScenesVibram FiveFingers: Behind the Scenes – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 145 Tony Post. Tony Post is the Founder and CEO of Topo Athletic, a footwear brand with a unique fit and feel that encourages instinctive and natural movement. Competitor Magazine called Topo 'a stunning modern take on minimalism.' Topo has won many editor's choice awards from Runner's World, Outside, Women's Running, Health Magazine, National Geographic Adventure, and many more. Most recently, Topo's new Trailventure boot received the REI Co-op Editors' Choice Award for 2021. In July of 2013, Tony launched Topo following successful leaders...
2022-10-2658 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 144: Why MMA Fighter Raufeon Stots Wears Xero ShoesWhy MMA Fighter Raufeon Stots Wears Xero Shoes – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 144 with Raufeon Stots Raufeon Stots is an American mixed martial artist and graduated collegiate wrestler currently competing in the bantamweight division of Bellator MMA, where he is the current Interim Bellator Bantamweight Champion. As a wrestler, he is a two-time NCAA Division II champion. As of June 28, 2022, he is #10 in the Bellator men's pound-for-pound rankings. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Raufeon Stots about why he wears Xero Shoes. Here are some of the benefic...
2022-10-1955 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 143: You Have the Wrong Health GoalsYou Have the Wrong Health Goals – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 143 with Griffin Coombs Griffin Coombs is a movement, breathing, and wellness coach based in Tangier, Morocco, whose work centers around guiding all types of people to "level up" their bodies by closing gaps in some of the most overlooked areas of their wellbeing. While it might sound like a disadvantage to grow up without much interest in conventional sports (especially in a town like Boston), this is what allowed Griffin to develop an intentional relationship to physical exercise that emphasizes phy...
2022-10-1256 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 142: Feet and Footwear in the World's Fastest SportFeet and Footwear in the World's Fastest Sport – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 142 with Xinyu Cheng Xinyu Cheng, a semi-professional Chinese table tennis player, starts playing ping-pong at 7 years old. Over the past several years, he has played in the league in both China and Spain. Xinyu has a great passion for sports and fitness, he is also a table tennis coach apart from being a player. Currently, Xinyu is playing for the club Fuencarral in the national league of Spain. At the beginning of the new season of 2022-2023, he won...
2022-10-0547 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 141: Barefoot Running Secrets and Stories with the "Barefoot O.G." Barefoot Ken BobBarefoot Running Secrets and Stories with the "Barefoot O.G." Barefoot Ken Bob – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 141 Ken Bob Saxton Ken Bob Saxton is the leading instructor of barefoot running in the United States of America, featured on ABC World News (2005), NPR, Runner's World magazine, The New York Times, and many other newspapers, magazines, radio, and television appearances/mentions locally and around the world, as well as being acknowledged as the "great bearded sage" of barefoot running in the bestseller Born to Run, by Chris McDougall, who calls Ken Bob "The Master of...
2022-09-2854 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 140: Is Pronation BadIs Pronation Bad? – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 140 with Rick Merriam Rick Merriam completed a 600-hour Massage Therapy Program at The Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy (CCMT) In 1994.From 2003 to 2009, he worked as an applied biomechanics consultant at ESPN. After a few years of serving as a consultant, his primary role at ESPN was to work with sports- and work-related injuries. Over the last few years, Rick has been quoted in Runner's World UK, Massage Therapy & Bodywork, Massage Magazine, IDEA Fitness Journal, Massage & Fitness Magazine, and The Guardian Liberty Voice. He has also serv...
2022-09-071h 01
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 139: Proper Breathing Equals Proper Movement with Erin McGuireProper Breathing Equals Proper Movement with Erin McGuire – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 139 with Erin McGuire Erin McGuire PT, OCS, has been a physical therapist for over 25 years. Erin is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, creator of the core360 belt and a Prague School of Rehabilitation Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) international instructor and practitioner. After more than 20 years at her private practice in Los Angeles, Back in Balance Physical Therapy, Erin recently moved her practice to Colorado where she will focus on teaching, the core360 belt and continuing to treat clients. Her...
2022-08-3152 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 138: Confessions of a Shoe SalesmanConfessions of a Shoe Salesman – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 138 with Joe Burnham Joe Burnham is the B2B Marketing Coordinator at Xero Shoes. There Joe cultivates abundance by rattling cages and dropping keys through deep connection and creative communication. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Joe Burnham about what it's like to be a shoe salesman. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How minimalist shoes can help your feet and body feel better at the end of...
2022-08-1038 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 137: Can You Exercise "Too Much"? Discover a Better Way…Can You Exercise "Too Much"? Discover a Better Way… – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 137 with Jennifer Hicks Jennifer Hicks is an internationally recognized Nia movement instructor, trainer and Personal Trainer. When you find yourself getting a sweat on at one of her online Nia classes, you too will experience the profound connection between body self-awareness and recovery. Chances are, you'll also enjoy yourself. Who knew healing could feel like this? Jenn does and soon, you will too. Classes are delivered in person and online. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Move...
2022-08-031h 04
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 136: What Podiatrists DON'T Know Will Hurt YouWhat Podiatrists DON'T Know Will Hurt You – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 136 with Alissa Kuizinas Dr. Alissa Kuizinas is a board-certified podiatrist who takes a natural approach to foot problems. Focusing on gait analysis, movement patterns, lifestyle habits, and footwear, she creates whole body treatment programs for her patients. Her membership program, Transform Your Feet, has helped her clients regain their foot function and mobility and eliminate foot pain. Dr. Kuizinas also offers virtual consultations. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Alissa Kuizinas about why podiatrists should learn abo...
2022-07-2754 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 135: Get (Really) GroundedGet (Really) Grounded – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 135 with Emily Gooding Emily Gooding is a Movement Coach and a former Registered Nurse. She helps individuals with chronic pain, injuries, and movement dysfunction reclaim their quality of life through movement coaching, Thai massage, and environmental design. Emily's ongoing journey navigating her own chronic pain has led her to explore many modalities such as martial arts, cold therapy, and ground-living. She believes in fostering a culture of curiosity, learning, and openness to new ideas. Her objective is to help empower her clients to unlock their fu...
2022-07-2053 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 134: Fix Your Calves, Fix Your FeetFix Your Calves, Fix Your Feet – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 134 with Butch Phelps Butch Phelps is founder of The Muscle Repair Shop and the Stretch n Release Technique. His mission is to help you regain the freedom of movement you once had and age more pain-free. He created the "Stretch n' Release Technique" after 15 years of studying Aging Sciences, Neuromuscular Massage, Active Isolated Stretching, and how the brain affects our ability to release our muscles. This was out of necessity to solve his own pain, more than just pure education. Butch...
2022-07-1349 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 133: The SIMPLE Path to Healing and WellnessThe SIMPLE Path to Healing and Wellness – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 133 with Graham Tuttle Graham Tuttle, known as the Barefoot Sprinter, is a strength and conditioning coach who is passionate about fitness, movement, and nutrition. He focuses on training athletes to stay out of pain, be stronger, and stay active with the sport they love longer. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Graham Tuttle about the simple path to healing and wellness. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: ...
2022-07-061h 03
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 132: Dr. Irene Davis' Change of Heart from Orthotics to Natural Foot MovementDr. Irene Davis' Change of Heart from Orthotics to Natural Foot Movement – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 132 with Irene Davis Irene Davis is a Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School. She is also the founding Director of the Spaulding National Running Center. Dr. Davis is a Professor Emeritus in Physical Therapy at the University of Delaware where she served on the faculty for over 20 years. Her research is focused on the relationship between lower extremity structure, mechanics, and musculoskeletal injury. She has pioneered the area of re...
2022-06-291h 06
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 131: The Physiology of LeadershipThe Physiology of Leadership – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 131 with Cody Wooten Cody Dakota Wooten, C.B.C. is the founder of The Leadership Guide where he helps Entrepreneurs, C-Suit Executives and Business Owners unlock their Heroic Potential, Evolve into Legendary Leaders, Forge Ahead and Flourish! He does this through his Legendary Leadership Coaching, Speaking, and on his Top 1% Podcast. Cody also started a project called, "Journey to the 7" where he is building a team to take on the world's toughest endurance races while raising money for good causes. Cody began in...
2022-06-2246 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 130: Should Fitness NOT Be Your Goal?Should Fitness NOT Be Your Goal? – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 130 with Kyle Fincham Kyle Fincham is the creator of Infinite Play, a movement workshop that explores playfulness by reconnecting us with our creative, adaptive, and cooperative potential. Infinite Play workshops are accessible to all misfits, wildlings, and nonconformists. Kyle also hosts Behind the Movement, a weekly podcast where he speaks with movement makers of all types about their stories, thoughts, and philosophies. He also regularly writes articles expressing his ideas and wonderings for his blog. Kyle aims to share and explore this pas...
2022-06-151h 07
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 129: Confessions of a Barefoot PodiatristConfessions of a Barefoot Podiatrist – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 129 with Paul Thompson Paul Thompson has been a podiatrist for 10 years, and despite having worn orthotics for most of his career, he kept getting aches, pains and started feeling old until he realized there was a better way. He's tired of the over-prescription and over-reliance of orthotics in the industry and is on a mission to help people know there is a new (yet old) natural solution. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Paul Thompson about being a ba...
2022-06-0148 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 128: Eat Better and Get Fit by Going Back in TimeEat Better and Get Fit by Going Back in Time – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 128 with Jakob Roze Jakob Roze, CSCS, is the founder of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice. He began his practice in New York City as a Strength and Conditioning Coach and Wilhelmina Fitness Model. RozeFit seeks to provide diet and movement solutions for individuals noticing age-related changes in their physique and physical abilities. With an emphasis on convenience, close communication, and empathy, Jakob coaches his clients with the respect they deserve. Listen to thi...
2022-05-0452 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 127: Should You Change Your Gait? Can You?Should You Change Your Gait? Can You? – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 127 with Richard Diaz Richard "Coach" Diaz is often referred to as "the guy," simply because it's hard to encapsulate his many talents under one title. His experience and unparalleled diversity as a coach / clinician in endurance sport traces back nearly 40 years having conducted performance assessments for literally thousands of athletes from elite professionals to homemakers, is what defines him as the coach he is today. His focus is running mechanics and bioenergetics, which he believes are critical components of success in at...
2022-04-271h 16
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 126: Do Less, Be More – Exploring Franklin Method and Alexander TechniqueDo Less, Be More – Exploring Franklin Method and Alexander Technique – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 126 with Greg Dyke Greg Dyke is a software engineer, a former researcher in the learning sciences, and occasional partner dance teacher. He gave up downhill ski racing after leaving university and has not been running or gone to the gym since. He somehow found his way into partner dancing (Blues, Lindy Hop, Tango, Bal folk) and settled down into a sedentary lifestyle with occasional movement to music. Encounters with great teachers, Franklin Method and Alexander Technique transformed him from...
2022-04-2055 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 125: Strength, Agility, and FlexibilityStrength, Agility, and Flexibility – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 125 with JujiMufu JuiMufu is an award-winning weightlifter who gained widespread recognition thanks to a viral video of him lifting 100 lbs while doing weighted chair splits. He competed on America's Got Talent season 11 where he showcased his talent on the show by lifting Heidi Klum over his head while simultaneously doing the splits. Jujimufu became an internet sensation with his acrobatic arts known as tricking, he built an online community of followers long before the evolution of social media. Listen to this episode of...
2022-04-1357 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 123: Natural Movement in an UnNatural WorldNatural Movement in an UnNatural World – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 123 with Kyle Koch Kyle Koch is a former IT software technician turned nature nerd. He has been facilitating transformative experiences in nature for almost a decade: inspiring youth and adults to connect to their gifts through exploration, play, and curiosity. Kyle is always expanding his practice through the study and application of functional neurology concepts, traditional strength training, martial arts (Systema), and meditation and breathing (Wim Hof Method). When not teaching or facilitating, you can find Kyle exploring ways to deepen his co...
2022-02-2351 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 122: Steven Rants about GreenwashingSteven Rants about Greenwashing – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 122 where Steven rants about greenwashing. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement about the failures of greenwashing. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How the fashion industry has failed to reduce its planetary impact. - How many things you think you are recycling can end up in the landfill. - How many recycling processes use more carbon than they save. - How some shoe companies lie ab...
2022-02-1615 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 121: Healthy Bodies Start with Healthy MindsHealthy Bodies Start with Healthy Minds – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 121 with Dr. Theresa Larson Dr. Theresa Larson (aka "Dr. T") has become one of the healthcare and fitness world's most sought-after experts on movement health. Dr. Larson earned her doctorate in physical therapy from the University of St. Ignatius in San Diego, CA and founded Movement Rx with her husband in 2013 to break free from the limitations that traditional physical therapy puts on practitioners and patients. The result was a company where skilled practitioners can authentically treat patients with the time, care, and...
2022-02-0955 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 120: Get Strong Without WeightsGet Strong Without Weights – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 120 with Aaron Saft The mission of MR RUNNINGPAINS (Aaron Saft) is to provide runners of all types with a friendly and knowledgeable source for individualized coaching, exciting and fun running events, and useful information through podcasts, newsletters, blogs, and videos. MR RUNNINGPAINS is truly your one-stop for everything running! Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Aaron Saft about getting strong without using weights. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: ...
2021-12-2953 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 119: You Don't Want to LOOK HealthyYou Don't Want to Look Healthy – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 119 with Kaisa Keranen Kaisa Keranen is a personal trainer, fitness educator, and social media influencer known for her fun and innovative ways to get people moving. She graduated from the University of Washington where she was a member of the Track and Field team and later went on to get her Masters in Exercise Science, Sports Performance, and Injury Prevention. As the owner of KaisaFit, she has developed her own method of movement which she shares daily with her clients and...
2021-12-2244 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 118: Moving Safely Isn't SafeMoving Safely Isn't Safe – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 118 with Natalie Wieneroider Natalie Wieneroider teaches core strength to older adults on GetSetUp to help with balance and strength. Natalie believes that healthy living and movement are an ingrained part of her DNA. As an adult she spent many years traveling, first throughout Europe, supporting herself as a tour guide and then a similar role around Australia, eventually landing in India for a 6-month discovery tour which led her to intensive Yoga teacher training. Back home and over the next twenty years, she p...
2021-12-1550 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 117: Learn How to Move Without MovingLearn How to Move Without Moving – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 117 with Kate Chapman Kate Chapman is, and always has been, very busy. Her Broadway performing credits include Mary Poppins, Les Miserables, Pajama Game, Sweet Smell of Success, Saturday Night Fever; also, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Mrs. Claus for 5 seasons), Shakespeare in the Park, Lincoln Center, Madison Square Garden, many others. A 24-year member of the Tony Award-honored Broadway Inspirational Voices (BIV), Kate sings with BIV at many events each year, works with BIV's outreach programs at Covenant House and The Ronald McDonald Hou...
2021-12-081h 01
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 116: Walking Barefoot for CharityWalking Barefoot for Charity – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 116 with Chris Brannigan Chris Brannigan is the legs of Hope for Hasti … if there's a physical challenge to be undertaken to raise awareness for the charity or to generate income, Chris will likely be the one doing it. An officer in the British Army since 2007 and a leader of teams big and small throughout his career. But in the only team that counts, he is best known for his silly jokes, his love of books and getting lost on car journeys. Liste...
2021-12-0143 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 115: Why Are You Fat?Why Are You Fat? – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 115 with Brian Bradley Brian Bradley is on a mission to help millions of people learn how to live healthier, pain-free lives and achieve complete fitness. A frequent speaker at industry events, he presents, consults, and conducts training with corporations, organizations, and nonprofits on the topics of chronic pain, healthy living, and high-level performance. His clients include the Tony Robbins Companies, Bulletproof Radio, YPO, the Seattle Study Club, and the NFL. Brian has been studying "true" biomechanics and human anatomy using The Egoscue Me...
2021-11-171h 02
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 114: Fix Your Body, Feet FirstFix Your Body, Feet First – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 114 with Kelly Starrett Kelly Starrett is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, author, speaker and CrossFit trainer. His 2013 fitness book, Becoming a Supple Leopard, was featured on The New York Times bestselling sports books list. He is a co-founder, with his wife Juliet Starrett, of the fitness website The Ready State, formerly MobilityWOD. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Kelly Starrett about fixing your body feet first. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this we...
2021-11-1050 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 113: Reverse Knee Arthritis with Shoes?Reverse Knee Arthritis with Shoes? – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 113 with Dr. Isabel Sacco Isabel C. N. Sacco is an Associate Professor at the School of Medicine of the University of Sao Paulo (since 1999); 1B Research fellow of CNPq-Brazil (National Council for Scientific and Technological Development); and the head of the Laboratory of Biomechanics of Movement and Human Posture (LaBiMPH), whose main areas of research today include intelligent systems for decision making in health, biomechanics and rehabilitation of diabetic patients. Within this decade of professional experience, Prof. Sacco has an extensive ac...
2021-11-031h 04
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 112: Fitness Should Be FunFitness Should Be Fun – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 112 with Chip Conrad Chip Conrad digs movement, music, and mutts, along with being a perpetual student of a dizzying array of strength and flux outlets, he has a hankering for physical culture history, having studied with Jan and Terry Todd, Mel Siff, and Tommy Kono, among many others. He's competed and coached nationally and internationally in multiple strength sports but won't let any of that get in the way of a good tumble, tree climb, or river dip. He is the founder of BodyTribe in...
2021-10-2746 minThe MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 111: Are You Breathing Wrong? Breathe Better with Patrick McKeownAre You Breathing Wrong? Breathe Better with Patrick McKeown – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 111 with Patrick McKeown Patrick McKeown is an international breathing expert and author based in Galway, Ireland. Since 2002, he has worked with thousands of clients, including elite military special forces (SWAT) Olympic coaches and athletes. Atomic Focus (2021) and The Breathing Cure (2021) are Patrick's latest books. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Patrick McKeown about the proper way to breathe. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: ...
2021-10-201h 03
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 110: Sitting is Not Bad for YouSitting is Not Bad for You – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 110 with Turner Osler Turner Osler has the usual academic trauma surgeon back story: BA Neurobiology (Princeton), MD (Medical College of Virginia), surgical residency (Columbia, Harvard), fellowship (University of New Mexico) and then 20 years an academic trauma surgeon (University of Vermont) with over 300 peer reviewed papers and book chapters. But then Turner went off scrip, got a masters in Biostatistics and an NIH grant and abandoned the operating room to study trauma epidemiology. Somewhere in the last decade he became obsessed with...
2021-10-1342 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 109: Get Healthy by Eating ANYTHING YOU WANTGet Healthy by Eating ANYTHING YOU WANT – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 109 with Pam Moore Pam Moore is an occupational therapist-turned-award-winning health and fitness freelance writer, speaker, and podcaster. A regular contributor to the Washington Post and the author of There's No Room for Fear in a Burley Trailer,Pam's writing has been published in The Guardian, Time, Runner's World, Outside, SELF, and Forbes, among others. A body-positive health coach, certified personal trainer, six-time marathoner, and two-time Ironman finisher, Pam is also the host of the Real Fit podcast, featuring real conversations with women athlete...
2021-10-061h 16
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 108: You Can't Walk Without ArmsYou Can't Walk Without Arms – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 108 with Beth Lewis Beth Lewis has been infatuated with movement as long as she can remember. She grew up in small town in South Georgia where she was a competitive gymnast, swimmer, dancer, soccer player and martial artist. Her heart was set to dance as she graduated from The University of Georgia with a BFA in Dance Performance. After graduation, Beth moved to Atlanta where she fell in love with training and fitness. Training took a pause as she had the op...
2021-09-2953 minThe MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 107: The Fake Barefoot Running DebateThe Fake Barefoot Running Debate – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 107 Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement about the fake barefoot running debate. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How minimalist footwear brands continue to increase sales every year. - How injury is common amongst all runners, not just barefoot runners. - How our feet weren't designed to be supported and surrounded by cushion all the time. - How the largest shoe companies are trying to...
2021-09-2234 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 106: The Secret Cause of Back PainThe Secret Cause of Back Pain – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 106 with David Newton and Lisa Borden David Newton, Movement Therapist, Unconventional Idealist, and Co-Creator of The Akira Concept has a passion for and a dedication to functional movement, foundational wellness and self-care, productively rewiring the mind/body connection. David has been teaching fitness including indoor cycle, weight training, and yoga for over 30 years. Lisa Borden, Business Therapist, Unconventional Idealist, and Co-Creator of The Akira Concept works daily at making healthy futures possible with drive, intuition, and connectivity. Lisa started Borden Commu...
2021-09-151h 09
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 105: Become Your Own (and BEST) Running CoachBecome Your Own (and BEST) Running Coach – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 105 with Valerie Hunt Valerie Hunt has been a strength and conditioning coach for 30+ years. She spent the first part of her career in a traditional gym as a personal trainer and aerobics director/teacher. In 2001 she left to open her own gym, XpressFItness, a group workout studio combining strength and endurance for runners. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Valerie Hunt about teaching yourself to run better. Here are some of the beneficial topics co...
2021-09-0858 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 104: Exercise Form is Not ImportantExercise Form is Not Important – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 104 with Justin Meissner Justin Meissner is a fitness coach with a background in human performance as it relates to locomotive behavior. He has worked with professional athletes and everyday people to help them get out of pain, maximize performance, and be ready for anything. Outside of fitness, he used to be a professional magician, and teacher. He, his wife and 2 kids live in Meridian Idaho, spending as much time outside as possible. An avid reader and board game enthusiast Justin tried to...
2021-09-0154 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 103: Discover SuperStarch – a NEW Kind of Carb that's GOOD for YouDiscover SuperStarch – a NEW Kind of Carb that's GOOD for You – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 103 with Peter Kaufman Peter Kaufman was inspired over a decade ago, along with three other folks, to help a child and his family better manage a very rare disease. They started The UCAN Company and after several years of research and discovery, they were successful in making his disease more manageable, allowing Jonah, one of UCAN's founder's sons, to maintain his blood sugar for eight hours and sleep through the night for the first time in his life in...
2021-08-2550 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 102: Running Speed Secrets from the World's Fastest (Older) ManRunning Speed Secrets from the World's Fastest (Older) Man – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 102 with Allan Tissenbaum Allan Tissenbaum, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon, is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Tissenbaum brings a high level of experience and skill to The Orthopedic Group, addressing all orthopedic issues from fractures to total joints. He earned a bachelor's degree in physiology from McGill University in Montreal and a master's degree in exercise physiology from York University in Ontario. He completed his medical degree at McGill University, where he also se...
2021-08-1854 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 101: Running *IS* Rocket Science – Lessons from Running Marathons on All 7 ContinentsRunning *IS* Rocket Science – Lessons from Running Marathons on All 7 Continents – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 101 with Dr. Melissa Corley Carter Dr. Melissa Corley Carter. Melissa is a rocket scientist and Air Force officer turned writer, artist, leadership coach, and resilience champion. After her 20-year dream to become an astronaut was shattered, Melissa eventually rediscovered her true purpose: to build grounded leaders, connected humans, and powerful teams that change the world. Now she's living the dream, dancing with the universe daily and joyfully embodying her soul's journey as The Barefoot Dancing Rocket Scientist. Meli...
2021-08-1147 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 100: How to Bullet Proof Your Knees (and more) with Knees Over Toes Guy Ben PatrickHow to Bullet Proof Your Knees (and more) with Knees Over Toes Guy Ben Patrick – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 100 with Ben Patrick By 18 Ben Patrick had 3 surgical knee alterations and was told he would never have full knee bend or play high-level sports. Now at 30, Ben has some of the most athletic and bulletproof knees in the world. He has personally received 2113 knee success stories from others who had chronic, hopeless conditions before doing his fitness formula, which requires ZERO weights, equipment, or special abilities to start. Ben is...
2021-08-041h 16
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 99: Are You Following Bad Barefoot Running Advice?Are You Following Bad Barefoot Running Advice? – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 099 with Jae Gruenke Jae Gruenke is a Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner, running technique expert, and founder ofThe Balanced Runner™. Known as a "running form guru," she has helped runners from beginner to Olympian relieve pain and improve their performance, and she specializes in helping runners whose problems have persisted despite medical treatment. Her interest in running technique was sparked when, as a professional dancer, she was asked to perform choreography that included sustained running in large, outdoor environments. Frustrated by how di...
2021-07-2853 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 98: The #1 Way to Run Better that Most Runners Will Never DoThe #1 Way to Run Better that Most Runners Will Never Do – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 098 with Jason Fitzgerald Jason Fitzgerald is the host of the Strength Running Podcast (the #2 running podcast in the US of all time) and the founder of Strength Running, an award-winning running blog with hundreds of thousands of monthly readers. A 2:39 marathoner and USATF-certified coach, he's coached thousands of endurance athletes to faster finishing times and fewer injuries with his results-oriented coaching philosophy. He's the winner of the 2011 Morraine Hills Half Marathon, 2012 Maryland Warrior Dash, and the...
2021-07-2158 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 97: Secrets of Successful Running with Dr. Romanov's Pose MethodSecrets of Successful Running with Dr. Romanov's Pose Method – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 097 with Dr. Nicholas Romanov Dr. Nicholas Romanov graduated with Honors in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education. As a teacher he later discovered that while there was plenty of instruction on techniques in other sports, in running there was instead an eclectic collection of ideas. The Pose Method was developed out of necessity in 1977. It is now widely popular among recreational and elite runners and triathletes, practiced by professional athletes, used by Physical Therapists that appreciate its fr...
2021-07-141h 17
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 96: Run Faster by Running Slower (and Much More)Run Faster by Running Slower (and Much More) – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 096 with Dr. Phil Maffetone Dr. Phil Maffetone's credo is that "everyone is an athlete." As a health and fitness trendsetter he has perhaps had more positive impact on a wider variety of people than anyone in modern history. From professional and Olympic athletes in virtually every sport, to average people from all walks of life, his system for achieving optimum human performance by tapping into the human body's fat-burning system has helped millions of people achieve their goals in sports, bu...
2021-07-0753 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 95: How to Make Your Brain "Move" Better with Dr. David PerlmutterHow to Make Your Brain "Move" Better with Dr. David Perlmutter – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 095 with Dr. David Perlmutter Dr. David Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and five-time New York Times bestselling author. He serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. Dr. Perlmutter received his M.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine where he was awarded the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award. He serves as a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and has...
2021-06-3054 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 94: Fitness + Running Does NOT Equal Health – Nick's Journey from Illness to ULTRAFitness + Running Does NOT Equal Health – Nick's Journey from Illness to ULTRA – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 023 with Nick Winder Nick Winder is the founder of Illness To Ultra. A blog and online coaching service looking to help others enhance their health and achieve new running goals. Because of Nicks's past health issues, he approaches running with a health-first mindset. First ensuring no harm is done through training and racing, and second, promoting healthy sustainable practices to enhance all areas of life. After suffering from an unknown illness that left him bed-bound for mont...
2021-06-2350 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 93: Don't Tell People Your Shoes Changed Your LifeDon't Tell People Your Shoes Changed Your Life – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 093 Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement about why you shouldn't tell people your shoes changed your life. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - Why minimalist shoes and meditation are related. - How Xero Shoes give ground feedback, so your brain knows what's happening with your feet. - Why people tend to hold onto their beliefs despite contrary evidence. - How people sh...
2021-06-1617 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 92 Is this the ONE Best Strength Training Workout You'll Ever Find?Is this the ONE Best Strength Training Workout You'll Ever Find? – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 092 with Brian Tabor Brian Tabor is a fitness coach and CEO of Strong Made Simple in San Diego, CA. While earning his M.S. in Exercise Physiology from San Diego State University, he worked with the SDSU and UCSD strength and conditioning programs along with the US Navy SEALs Tactical Athlete Program. He formerly taught natural movement workshops across the US and won the title of 2010 National Strongman Champion under 175lbs. Through his coaching business, St...
2021-06-0954 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 91: Fitness, Rehab, and Recovery for Older Athletes (and Regular Humans, Too)Fitness, Rehab, and Recovery for Older Athletes (and Regular Humans, Too) – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 091 with Dr. Jerry Yoo Dr. Jerry Yoo is the Founder and CEO of Next Level Physio, which is a hybrid rehab-fitness business in Woodcliff Lake, NJ. Dr. Yoo has been in practice for over 20 years and specializes in helping active men and women over 40 and their families stay active without medication, injections, or surgery. He received his Master's in Physical Therapy in 2001 from Columbia University and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Rutgers University in 2004. He also hold...
2021-06-0236 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 90: Ironman World Champ Shares Secrets for Increasing Energy and PerformanceIronman World Champ Shares Secrets for Increasing Energy and Performance – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 090 with Pete Jacobs Pete Jacobs is the Ironman World Champion and a Health and Performance Coach. In 2012 Pete won the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon, improving from 2nd the year before, and holds one of the fastest ever marathon splits at the World Championship event, a 2:41:05, at the end of the Ironman, in Hawaii! Since then, Pete has learnt endlessly about health and performance to overcome fatigue and inflammation that had troubled him since he was a teenager. Now...
2021-05-2652 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 89: How to Get Fit After 40, or 50, or 60 Without a GymHow to Get Fit After 40, or 50, or 60 Without a Gym – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 089 with Rodrigo Gallego Rodrigo Gallego is a personal trainer, movement coach and the creator of Barefoot Movers. He offers live online group training for adults interested in staying active, capable, feeling good and performing well for the long term. His mission is to help people change their relationship with movement, their bodies while re-connecting with the joy and benefits of moving better. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Rodrigo Gallego about getting fit ov...
2021-05-191h 01
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 88: How to Find and Fix the REAL Cause of Your Aches and PainsHow to Find and Fix the REAL Cause of Your Aches and Pains – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 088 with Frank Titus Frank Titus is the founder of Titus Motion Therapy (TMT), a long-term solution that treats the causes of chronic pain and a proven method for eliminating pain. With an over 95% client success rate, Titus Motion Therapy offers the Los Angeles area a convenient, centrally located, and comfortable setting for TMT sessions. If you are not in Los Angeles, you can still receive direct treatment via Skype. Titus has perfected the process of trea...
2021-05-1244 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 87: Strengthen This/Not That: Fitness Secrets from SUPER Strongman, Chris DuffinStrengthen This/Not That: Fitness Secrets from SUPER Strongman, Chris Duffin – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 087 with Chris Duffin Chris Duffin went from body building to building a business empire. After becoming a superstar in the world of fitness, and one of the most respected strength coaches in the world, he became a best-selling author and has created and turned around companies in multiple industries ranging from shoes and supplements to Aerospace and High-Tech. Now retired from competing, he uses his MBA, his engineering background, and hands-on knowledge to provide industry-changing innovations and ed...
2021-05-0556 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 86: Do Carbon Fiber Shoes Make You Weak?Do Carbon Fiber Shoes Make You Weak? – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 086 Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement about whether or not carbon fiber shoes make you weak. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How winning a race is not determined by the shoes someone wears. - How carbon plates in shoes are not springs or fulcrums as some claim. - How orthotics with arch support end up contributing to muscle loss - How wa...
2021-04-2815 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 85: Brendan Brazier, the Paleo Vegan Triathlete (it IS possible!)Brendan Brazier, the Paleo Vegan Triathlete (it IS possible!) – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 085 Brendan Brazier Brendan Brazier is the co-founder of Vega, Pulp Culture, and Fire Road, bestselling author of the Thrive book series, Editor-in-Chief of alive magazine, and an Executive Producer of The Game Changers film. He's also a former professional Ironman triathlete and a two-time Canadian 50km Ultra Marathon Champion. Brendan is regarded as one of the world's leading authorities on plant-based performance nutrition, and now invests in and works with socially responsible food & tech companies whose mandate is to fix our...
2021-04-2144 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 84: Will Running Make You Slim? Advice for Overweight (AND other) Runners.Will Running Make You Slim? Advice for Overweight (AND other) Runners. – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 084 Dr. Heather Vincent Dr. Heather K. Vincent is the Director of the UF Health Sports Performance Center, Human Dynamics Laboratory in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Florida. She received her undergraduate and master's degrees at the University of Massachusetts, Doctorate at University of Florida and Postdoctoral fellowship at University of Virginia. She is an active researcher of the health benefits of exercise and running using physical activity to prevent injury and fight di...
2021-04-1447 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 83: What Makes a Harvard Doctor Start a Shoe Company?What Makes a Harvard Doctor Start a Shoe Company? – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode Dr. Casey Kerrigan Dr. Casey Kerrigan is co-founder of OESH Shoes. She is a Harvard M.D., an N.I.H. supported biomechanist, and a lifelong runner since her track star days in high school and college. After publishing numerous medical research studies linking traditional women's shoes to serious long-term health problems and disability, she gave up her coveted position as the first woman tenured professor and chair in the school of medicine at the University of Virginia, to de...
2021-04-0755 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 82: Barefoot Running Secrets and Stories with the "Barefoot O.G." Barefoot Ken BobBarefoot Running Secrets and Stories with the "Barefoot O.G." Barefoot Ken Bob – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 082 Ken Bob Saxton Ken Bob Saxton is the leading instructor of barefoot running in the United States of America, featured on ABC World News (2005), NPR, Runner's World magazine, The New York Times, and many other newspapers, magazines, radio, and television appearances/mentions locally and around the world, as well as being acknowledged as the "great bearded sage" of barefoot running in the bestseller Born to Run, by Chris McDougall, who calls Ken Bob "The Master of...
2021-03-3154 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 81: Vibram FiveFingers: Behind the ScenesVibram FiveFingers: Behind the Scenes – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 081 Tony Post. Tony Post is the Founder and CEO of Topo Athletic, a footwear brand with a unique fit and feel that encourages instinctive and natural movement. Competitor Magazine called Topo 'a stunning modern take on minimalism.' Topo has won many editor's choice awards from Runner's World, Outside, Women's Running, Health Magazine, National Geographic Adventure, and many more. Most recently, Topo's new Trailventure boot received the REI Co-op Editors' Choice Award for 2021. In July of 2013, Tony launched Topo following successful leaders...
2021-03-2458 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 80: Improve Your Breathing to Improve Your RunningImprove Your Breathing to Improve Your Running – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 080 Amy Novony Dr. Amy Novotny founded the PABR® Institute with the mission to provide pain, stress and anxiety relief to those who seek a naturalistic form of treatment when other treatment methods have fallen short. Her unique approach comes from her experience treating in a variety of settings and with a wide range of patient populations over the past 12 years. Her background in orthopedics, sports, geriatrics, balance disorders, nerve injuries, and most recently, chronic pain; and influences from coursework at the Pos...
2021-03-1737 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 79: Does Neil DeGrasse Tyson NOT Know Physics?Does Neil DeGrasse Tyson NOT Know Physics? – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 079 Listen to this informative The MOVEMENT Movement episode where Steven debunks the myth on energy return. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: How energy return is a term created by big companies to make more sales. Why anything that has a little bit of flexibility sucks energy out of you. How a higher energy suck means your body has to work harder. How running speed comes from your stride length and frequency. Ho...
2021-03-1015 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 78: Run Faster at HarvardIf you want to be a faster runner, it's really simple, you gotta go to Harvard. I'm going to tell you why in this episode. I'm Steven Sashen from XeroShoes.com, your host of The MOVEMENT Movement Podcast. If you have questions for me about the show, please email me, Steven Sashen, at move@jointhemovementmovement.com, or visit the website at www.jointhemovementmovement.com, and find what's going on, be part of the family of helping people discover and rediscover that natural movement is the obvious better healthy choice, just like natural food is... If...
2021-01-1314 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 73: Steven and Nick's Rant SessionJoin me for a Friday rant session with good friend, Nick St. Louis of thefootcollective.com. On this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement podcast, we talk about natural movement, the ideal human diet, body movement, the moon landing, the rice diet, running on hard surfaces and so much more... If you have questions for me about the show, please email me, Steven Sashen, at move@jointhemovementmovement.com, or visit the website at www.jointhemovementmovement.com, and find what's going on, be part of the family of helping people discover and rediscover that natural movement is the obvious...
2020-11-0454 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 38: Discover the Shoe That Runs For YouIn today's episode of The MOVEMENT Movement podcast, host Steven Sashen interviews the founder of the Moboboard, Jay Dicharry. Jay spends the majority of his time researching and applying approaches to improve injury resilience in athletes, and working towards incremental gains in elite athletic performance. Through this work, Jay discovered a discovered a problematic trend: athletes don't train their feet like they train the rest of the body. This oversight leaves seconds on the clock and black holes in an athlete's preparation. Over the years, Jay developed innovative techniques to rebuild the foot, all requiring...
2019-11-201h 05
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 37: How to build a Natural Movement CommunityIn today's episode of The MOVEMENT Movement podcast, host Steven Sashen interviews special guest Stacey Lei Krauss, the creator of CARDIOYOGAä, a willPower Method® program. An industry visionary, she pioneered the Foot Fitness category and considers Moving Meditation to be the next generation of fitness. Her work is an evolving practice of self-healing through empowering body language, and energy work; drawing from her studies in Shamanism, Transformative Arts, and Reiki. Stacey earned her 500 RYT in Mysore, India, but considers herself a "fitness-chick"; having represented prominent brands, internationally, as a Program Developer and Master Trainer: Schwinn, BOSU, Peak Pi...
2019-11-1339 min