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...

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, business and life. During...

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...

Bethany ‘Fidgit’ Hughes is a visionary explorer and writer, having hiked, paddled, and cycled over 22,000 miles across 25 countries. She is the founder of the Her Odyssey Expedition, a human-powered endeavor that connected the Americas, following the longest chain of mountains in the world, while highlighting the stories of the land and its inhabitants. Bethany's writing, which includes the Herstory series, has been featured in publications such as Backpacker and Outside, focusing on women...

Don’t Strength Train the Wrong Way… – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 219 with Griffin Coombs When it came to fitness, Griffin Coombs was doing "all the right things," but that didn't stop the chronic stress and regular back spasms. It wasn't until he completely overhauled the way he was breathing and moving that he actually saw lasting results. He now runs The North Star Body, where he uses breath science and biomechanics to teach adults how to get a handle on stress,...

The History of Altra Shoes – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 218 with Golden Harper Golden Harper’s expertise lies in handling running injuries, complicated shoe situations and trail running. He attended Orem High School. He has two amazing runner parents and 3 fast little sisters and couldn't ask for better. They're all wonderful. His interests include playing the guitar and writing songs, photography, fastpacking/backpacking, showshoeing, trail running, surfing, going...

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 for Demonstration Parachuting while serving as a member of the US Navy Parachute Team, the...

Fix Your Fascia (NOT Foam Rolling)   – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 216 with Julia Blackwell   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...

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 Behavior Therapy, which involves changing how people walk and run to improve how they feel. ...

Discover (and Join) the Slow AF Run Club   – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 214 with Martinus Evans   Slow 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 himself. “Screw walking,” he said. “I’ll run a marathon.” He left the doctor’s office and...

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 random interests, and hanging out with his lovely wife and three fantastic daughters. ...

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 the University of Virginia. Through this innovative venture, Jay was able to blend the fields...

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...

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...

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 MOVEMENT Movement with Austin Li Coon about competing on season 45 of Survivor. Here are some...

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 where conventional stretching and flexibility practices are the prescribed norm for pain, Yogi...

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 system to live a pain free life.  Barry’s emphasis on forefoot walking as a means of...

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 military bases. You can view modules on his Efficient Running website. He has been a...

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 methods. By 1986, Erik became a certified Holistic Bodywork Therapist and Educator, combining his...

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...

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 Christopher McDougall. Adam's journey is one of discovery and passion. Struck by the simple but...

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 power of sports and exercise in healing oneself, both physically and mentally. Rustin has...

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 Endurance Running Coaching courses. He also designed and created a portable 3D Motion Analysis...

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 lamented her amazing shoe wardrobe and felt like she would never be chic again. Healthy...