Restore To Explore

Restore To Explore

Hosted by: The Foot Collective

Welcome to the ‘Restore To Explore’ podcast, hosted by Nick, Jim, Mac and Ruth 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...

Episodes

Ex-Nike Shoe Designer: The Battle Between Foot Health & Profits And The REAL Story Behind The World’s Best Selling Running Shoe w/ Aaron Cooper

Season #3

In this episode, Nick interviews Aaron Cooper, a veteran footwear designer at Nike. Aaron shares his journey into the shoe business and his work at Nike, including designing for Nike basketball and bringing on LeBron...
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Move and Feel Better: The Answers Right At Your Feet w/ Barefoot Ted from Born To Run

Season #3

In this conversation, Ruth chats with Ted McDonald AKA Barefoot Ted, the character from the best-selling book "Born to Run", a real life character, primal lifestyle pioneer and founder of LUNA Sandals. Ted shares his...
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Pro Basketball Player’s Secret Weapon To Rebuild Strong Ankles After Repeated Injuries w/ Maddie Garrick

Season #3

In this week's episode, Maddie Garrick, a professional basketball player, shares her journey as a basketballer and the toll that injuries have taken on her body. She discusses the importance of foot health and how...
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The Future Of Footwear w/ Vivobarefoot Co-Founder Asher Clark

Season #3

In this week's episode of the Restore To Explore podcast, Asher Clark, Design Director and Co-Founder of Vivobarefoot, delves into the pivotal shifts shaping the future of footwear. With a compelling vision, Clark...
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World Record Barefoot Walk for Men's Mental Health w/ Anton Nootenboom (The Barefoot Dutchman)

Season #3

Anton Nootenboom, also known as The Barefoot Dutchman, shares his remarkable journey of walking barefoot across continents to raise awareness for men's mental health. A 37-year-old Dutch army veteran with three...
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The Unbreakable Hawaiian: My Unconventional Path To Optimal Health at 55 w/ Bill Maeda

Season #3

In this conversation, Bill Maeda shares his journey into physical training and the role it played in his personal development. He discusses the impact of struggle and the importance of feet and barefoot training. Bill...
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The Importance Of Mobility & Strength Training For Rehab & Prehab w/ Sam Caddick

Season #3

In this conversation, Sam Caddick discusses the importance of mobility and strength training in rehabilitation and injury prevention. He shares his journey into physiotherapy and highlights the gaps in knowledge that...
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What Every Parent Should Know About Their Child's Feet & Footwear w/ Natural Podiatrists - Andy Bryant & Chloe-May Bennett

Season #3

This week on the 'Restore To Explore' podcast, Ruth catches up with Natural Podiatrists, Andy Bryant and Chloe-May Bennett to talk about the importance of children's feet and shoes. Chloe and Andy discuss the...
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Changing The Way You See Shoes w/ Dr. Irene Davis

Season #3

In this episode on the Restore To Explore podcast, Nick welcomes Dr. Irene Davis on the show. Irene discusses her background in biomechanics and physical therapy, as well as her interest in feet and the shift in focus...
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Stepping Up To The Plate: The Baseball Foot Health Revolution w/ Mitch Haniger

Season #3

In this conversation, Mitch Haniger, a professional baseball player, discusses the importance of taking care of the body and the benefits of natural footwear. He shares his personal journey of overcoming injuries and...
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What To Do If You Have Foot Pain w/ Jim & Mac

Season #3

This week on the 'Restore To Explore' podcast, Jim and Mac tackle the prevalent issue of what to do if you have foot pain. We recognize that a substantial portion of our audience seeks help due to unresolved foot...
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How Music & Sound Affects Your Health w/ Will Kane-Potaka

Season #3

In this week's episode we explore 'How Music & Sound Affects Your Health'. Jim had the pleasure of welcoming Will Kane-Potaka from Vibro Sound as our special guest. Vibro Sound is a family-run business with a...
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