Podcasts by TFC Audio Project

Conscious Conversations - Ep. 2 from 2021-07-07T08:00

Happiness Podcast - Ep. 1 from 2021-06-30T08:00

Health Conversations Ep. 29 - Ben Patrick from 2021-06-29T08:00

Nerd Talk Ep. 19 - Matt O'Meara from 2021-06-09T08:00

Health Conversations Ep. 28 - Andrew Dettelbach&Katie Goss from 2021-06-02T08:00

Health Conversations Ep. 27 - Julien Pineau from 2021-05-26T08:00

Nerd Talk Ep. 18 - Mitch Harbaugh from 2021-05-19T08:00

TFCAP Down Under #7 | Breath from 2021-05-05T08:00

TFCAP Down Under #6 | Balance from 2021-04-28T08:00

IG Post Review with Jay Nera from 2021-04-23T08:00

TFCAP Down Under #5 from 2021-03-31T08:00

TFCAP Down Under #4 from 2021-03-24T08:00

Stories Told Podcast #1 - My Story from 2021-03-17T00:00

Ruth&Nick Podcast #1 from 2021-03-10T08:00

TFCAP Down Under #3 from 2021-02-24T08:00

This week we talk about the concept of movement nutrition. We cover what it is, why it's such an important concept in rehab and in health in general, why so many of us don't get enough...

TFCAP Down Under #2 from 2021-02-17T08:00

This episode is all about play. We look at what play is, where it comes from, how to do it, and why it's so important for physical and mental health. Plus, we also cover our vision for crea...

TFCAP Down Under #1 from 2021-02-10T08:00

On the first episode of this new series, James & Mac introduce the newest member of TFC Australia, they talk about the story of TFC Australia so far and the vision for the podcast, and they ...

Mi-Fit Episode from 2021-02-03T00:00

This week's episode is from the Mi-Fit podcast, recorded in September 2020. DJ Hillier is the host, and he asks some really great questions about all things feet. They cover things like foo...

Podiatry 2.0 | Episode 3 from 2021-01-20T08:00

Andy and Nick talk about footwear. They unpack why the shoes on our feet present the biggest problem and the biggest opportunity when it comes to foot health. They compare natural and convention...

Health Conversations Ep. 26 - Malcolm Saunders from 2021-01-13T08:00

Malcolm Saunders is the founder of Light Cellar, a specialty superfood shop and a teaching kitchen. Nick hears Malcolm's story and they talk about food and current events in Canada at the t...

Nerd Talk Ep. 17 - Felix Oehler from 2021-01-06T08:00

Happy New Year! Topics include: ground living, the recent birth of his daughter, and what it means to raise wild kids. 

#shoptalk Ep. 53 | Embodied Cognition from 2020-12-09T18:00

Mike and Nick unpack the concept of embodiment. They talk about what the term means, how it's shaking up the world of neuroscience, and practical examples where our body and our mind affect...

Critical Conversations with Jay Nera | Episode 4 from 2020-12-02T08:00

Nick and guest Jay Nera dive into Covid-19 and politics. Whether you agree with their points or not, we hope that you find the conversation interesting and thought provoking. Thank you for liste...

Nerd Talk Ep. 16 - Andy Cook from 2020-11-25T08:00

Nick and Minnesota Foot Nerd, Andy Cook, talk about how it's never too late to focus on your health. He shares his mission with how he wants to help people who want to move more and improve...

Conscious Conversations | Episode 1 from 2020-11-18T08:00

In this intro episode to the new show, Nick and Mitch Harbaugh cover mindfulness and meditation. Mitch tells his story about how his meditation journey began and they define and compare meditati...

Podiatry 2.0 | Episode 2 from 2020-11-11T08:00

Andy and Nick talk about the business of natural podiatry. The goal was to present the case for the financial viability of practicing natural podiatry as compared to conventional podiatry. Andy ...

#SHOEtalk Ep. 5 | Chad Little from 2020-11-04T08:00

Chad Little is a footwear creator, shoe educator, and a former designer at Jordan Brand and Nike.  They talk about his story of why he became a shoe designer, his time at Nike, his frustration w...

Nerd Talk Ep. 15 - Mitch Harbaugh from 2020-10-28T08:00

Mitch Harbaugh is a Foot Nerd from the Tampa region, a content creator for Beam Tribe, and he also leads the mind pillar for the Foot Nerd Program. They discuss the Foot Nerd Program, his intere...

#SHOEtalk Ep. 4 | Golden Harper from 2020-10-21T08:00

Nick talks with Golden Harper, the founder of Altra Footwear, about the world of footwear, the story of Altra, the path he took to create a global footwear brand, and some of the friction that h...

Nerd Talk Ep. 14 - Mark Sharafinski from 2020-10-14T08:00

Mark Sharafinski Jr. is a Foot Nerd from the United States. Mark and Nick talk about why they feel natural footwear is a superior alternative for runners including those who are logging some ser...

Black&White Conversations | Episode 3 from 2020-10-14T08:00

Nick and Ashley talk about the Jane Elliott experiment, policing, and Ashley shares a few stories about her life when she's encountered racism.

Critical Conversations: Dialectic, Socratic Method | Episode 3 from 2020-10-07T09:00

Nick and Mike unpack the dialectic and socratic method. They start by defining some terms, talking about the relevance of the dialectic in today's world, discussing the obstacles the preven...

Nerd Talk Ep. 13 - Felix Oehler from 2020-09-30T08:00

German Foot Nerd and leader of Beam Tribe, Felix Oehler talks with Nick about how he came across TFC initially, why he chose to become a Foot Nerd, the journey so far with Beam Tribe, and around...

Podiatry 2.0 | Episode 1 from 2020-09-23T08:00

This is our first official episode of Podiatry 2.0! Nick and Andy Bryant discuss all things related to podiatry as they approach the launch of their newest community at TFC, The Natural Podiatry...

Nerd Talk Ep. 12 - Emily Gooding from 2020-09-16T08:00

Nick talks to Emily about her recent Wim Hof cold exposure & breathe experience and how cold exposure and breathe work have played a role in her health process. They end up talking about the...

Black&White Conversations | Episode 2 from 2020-09-09T08:00

In the second episode of this series, Nick and Ashley talk about slavery, privilege, personal responsibility, and some of the problems with social media when it comes to a topic like racism.

Critical Conversations: Posture | Episode 2 from 2020-09-04T01:00

Nick and Mike dig into a topic they feel is in desperate need of a nuanced conversation: Posture. They start by defining posture and then talk about the myth of perfect posture. They unpack whet...

Nerd Talk Ep. 11 - Lori Sharp from 2020-08-26T08:00

Lori Sharp is a Foot Nerd and a movement coach from Ventura, California. She's a runner and she's also the person behind our newest Instagram account called TFC.Runner where she shares...

Critical Conversations: Jay Nera | Episode 1 from 2020-08-19T08:00

In our new show called Critical Conversations, Nick talks with Jay Nera about critical thinking and how our ability to think deeply is what separates humans from the rest of the animal kingdom. ...

Nerd Talk Ep. 10 - Andy Bryant from 2020-08-12T08:00

Andy Bryant is a podiatrist from Melbourne, Australia and he's a wealth of information when it comes to feet. They talk about how we discovered TFC, what got him interested in joining the F...

Health Conversations Ep. 25 - Austin Einhorn from 2020-08-05T23:00

Austin Einhorn and Nick talk about the untapped power of play as a training tool and unpack the problem of non-contact injuries.

Nerd Talk Ep. 9 - Matt O'Meara from 2020-07-29T08:00

Nick has a second conversation with Food Team Leader of the Foot Nerd Program, Matt O'Meara. Nick and Matt had a great chat about some practical tips when it comes to improving food choice...

#shoptalk Ep. 52 | Emotional Intelligence from 2020-07-22T08:00

Mike and Nick unpack the topic of emotional intelligence. They start by defining what it is and why it's important. They talk about models of emotional intelligence, the value of self-aware...

#shoptalk Ep. 51 | Social Media 2.0 from 2020-07-08T08:00

Mike & Nick revisit the concept of social media. They talk about the importance of using social media intentionally instead of unconsciously. They talk about the limiting nature of written w...

Nerd Talk Ep. 8 - Food with Matt Omeara from 2020-07-01T08:00

Canadian Foot Nerd from Comox, BC, Matt Omeara is a health professional working in the space of holistic acupuncture, pain, & nutrition. They talk about the food elevator pitch, food vs. foo...

Health Conversations Ep. 24 - Brian Mackenzie from 2020-06-24T08:00

Nick and guest Brian Mackenzie had a great chat about breathing, how he got into breath, and the physiology of respiration. They touch a bit on mental health and they finish by talking about wha...

#shoptalk Ep. 50 | Mental Training from 2020-06-17T08:00

On this episode of #shoptalk, Mike and Nick dig into the topic of mental training. They talk about the importance of having a mental training practice & different methods for mental training...

Nerd Talk Ep. 7 - Brent Day from 2020-06-10T08:00

On this episode of Nerd Talk, Nick's guest is Brent Day. Brent is a college professor, Foot Nerd, and strength & conditioning coach. In the episode they talk about the Foot Nerd Program...

#shoptalk Ep. 49 | Lifestyle from 2020-06-03T08:00

In this episode of #shoptalk, Mike and Nick unpack the concept of lifestyle. They go over what lifestyle means, how changing your lifestyle really means changing your identity, and how we inheri...

Nerd Talk Ep. 6 - Clayton Weakly from 2020-05-27T08:00

Nick and Clayton go deep with a conversation centered around the concept of mobility. They talk about mobility training, how to make your mobility gains stick, using lifestyle to  avoid losing m...

Health Conversations Ep. 23 - Moses Bernard from 2020-05-20T08:00

In their first time speaking together, Nick and Moses get into the weeds on how to rebuild a broken healthcare system from the ground up. They cover the fundamental problems in today's syst...

#shoptalk Ep. 48 | Acute vs. Long-Term Thinking from 2020-05-13T08:00

The human mind is bias to zone in on short-term benefits and we aren't great at seeing the long-term effects of our immediate behaviors which can end up having some negative effects on our ...

Nerd Talk Ep. 5 - Tim Nanassy from 2020-05-06T08:00

Tim's a physiotherapist, a Foot Nerd, a good friend, and in this episode Nick and Tim talk about the Foot Nerd Program, the evolution of his treatment approach, lessons learned as a wrestle...

Health Conversations Ep. 22 - John Lindsay from 2020-04-29T08:00

John Lindsay is part of the TFC Footwear squad and he's been putting out awesome content on Instagram. Nick and John decided to connect so he could share his story and they had a great conv...

Health Conversations Ep. 21 - Clayton Weakley from 2020-04-22T08:00

On this episode, Nick chats with Clayton Weakley about building habits, dialing in a morning routine, the pros and cons of working from home during strange times like this, and how to build a be...

#shoptalk Ep. 47 | Immune Function, Pandemic Management from 2020-04-18T08:00

On this episode of #shoptalk, Mike and Nick have a conversation about immune function and do their best to simplify the biology of the immune system. They talk about how the five pillars of heal...

#IG Live Talk Ep. 2 | Redefining"healthy", Movement Snacks,&Connecting While in Isolation from 2020-04-15T18:00

On this episode originally recorded from March 19, Nick redefines what it means to be "healthy". He unpacks the concept of movement snacks, talks about the importance of doing fun stuf...

Nerd Talk Ep. 4 - Mark Sharafinski Jr. from 2020-04-09T17:00

On this episode of Nerd Talk, Nick chats with Mark Sharafinski Jr. Mark's a physician, Foot Nerd, and he's got a great running story that he shared in this episode. They talk about the...

#IG Live Talk Ep. 1 | Foot Health, Fear Immunity,&Improving Sleep from 2020-04-08T08:00

In this new series, we have taken the audio from Nick's previous Instagram live on March 17th where he covers foot health, fear immunity, actionable tips to improve your sleep, and some Q&a...

#shoptalk Ep. 46 | Pandemic from 2020-04-01T13:00

On this episode of #shoptalk Mike and Nick discuss the current situation. They talk about their personal experience, things that you can do to manage anxiety, focusing on health, as well as some...

#SOLOcast Ep. 3 | Shoes for Running from 2020-03-18T08:00

A lot of people have been sending Nick ads lately for what are being sold as running shoes but would probably have more in common with moon boots or hovercrafts than anything you should be cover...

#shoptalk Ep. 45 | Temperature Exposure from 2020-03-11T08:00

Inspired by a recent sweat lodge experience that Mike and Nick had together, they decided to research the physiological and psychological benefits of both heat and cold exposure. They also share...

Health Conversations Ep. 20 - Alex Herrera from 2020-03-04T16:00

Alex Herrera is part of a group called Tribe Wire, who TFC has worked with for a second year in a row to create a rewiring retreat in Costa Rica. The topic discussed on this episode was connecti...

#SHOEtalk Ep. 3 | Lukáš Klimpera from 2020-02-26T00:00

On this episode of #SHOEtalk, Nick talks to Lukáš Klimpera, the mind behind Ahinsa Shoes. Nick visited Lukáš recently on a visit to the Ahinsa HQ in Czech Republic. After spending 3 days togethe...

Health Conversations Ep. 19 - Movement with James Dooner from 2020-02-19T08:00

On today's show Nick chats with James Dooner for their third and final podcast for the January Seminar tour. The topic for this one is movement. It's a really big topic, so this will p...

Health Conversations Ep. 18 - Interdependence of Pillars with James Dooner from 2020-02-13T13:00

On today's chat Nick talks with James Dooner in an effort to unpack the five pillars of health and to expand on the fact that each pillar affects every other pillar. James is the Lead Foot ...

Health Conversations Ep. 17 - Phil Evans from 2020-02-05T08:00

On today's episode, Nick has a chat with Phil Evans. Phil is a super interesting guy. He's a shoe maker, father, and someone who has a super intriguing story to share with the world. T...

Health Conversations Ep. 16 - James Dooner from 2020-01-29T08:00

On this episode of Health Conversations, Nick speaks with TFC's Australian division director, James Dooner. James is a Foot Nerd, and all around beast when it comes to movement and being th...

Health Conversations Ep. 15 - Paul Oneid from 2020-01-08T08:00

On this episode of Health Conversations, Nick speaks with Paul Oneid. Paul's an elite level powerlifter and the co-founder of a company that has created an awesome app to help you better un...

Health Conversations Ep. 14 - Ray McClanahan from 2020-01-01T08:00

Happy New Years! In this episode of Health Conversations, Nick speaks with Ray McClanahan. Ray is a legend in the world of foot health and luckily Nick got the chance to sit down with him in Ott...

Health Conversations Ep. 13 - Karen Holowati from 2019-12-25T08:00

In this episode of Health Conversations, Nick sits down with Karen Holowati, a local psychologist from Ottawa. They start by talking about what initially directed her to pursue psychology and th...

#shoptalk Ep. 44 | Complex Systems from 2019-12-18T08:00

On this episode of #shoptalk, Mike and Nick talk about the topic of complex adaptive systems. Humans are complex creatures and are exposed to a massive amount of environmental variables and beca...

#SOLOcast Ep. 2 | Universal Footwear Sizing, Crowdfunding TFC Footwear, Ankle Mobility,&Transitioning to Minimal Footwear... from 2019-12-11T08:00

On this #SOLOcast episode Nick talks about universal footwear sizing (UFS), the idea of crowdfunding a 100% transparent company with the 2021 launch of TFC Footwear, he revisits the topic of ank...

#shoptalk Ep. 43 | Common Injuries from 2019-12-04T08:00

In this episode of #shoptalk, Mike and Nick talk about common injuries. Their goal with this episode was to simplify the common and preventable issues that so many people seem to encounter. They...

Health Conversations Ep. 12 - Tony Riddle from 2019-11-27T08:00

On this special episode of Health Conversations, Nick has a conversation with Tony Riddle during his recent seminar trip to the UK. Tony is a wealth of wisdom and they cover the topics of rewiri...

#shoptalk Ep. 42 | Play from 2019-11-13T08:00

The reality is, as we get older it seems we play less and less. Hopefully this episode inspires you to incorporate more play in your everyday life. In this episode of #shoptalk, Mike and Nick ta...

#shoptalk Ep. 41 | Health Heuristics from 2019-11-06T08:00

When it comes to health, it's really about doing the right things the majority of the time - not really about being perfect all the time. On this episode of #shoptalk, Mike and Nick talk ab...

mental health post review from 2019-10-30T12:00

On October 25, 2019, Nick had made a post on Instagram about depression, which evoked a lot of emotion--both good and bad. This episode was made in response to the wide range of reactions, hopin...

#shoptalk Ep. 40 | History of Medicine from 2019-10-30T08:00

On this episode of #shoptalk, Mike and Nick go over the history of medicine. Since its inception, the institution of medicine has gone through a lot of evolution. And although it can be life sav...

#shoptalk Ep. 39 | Pain from 2019-10-23T08:00

On this episode of #shoptalk, Mike and Nick talk about pain. They start by defining pain and how it's really an alarm designed to protect our bodies. They talk about the evolutionary benefi...

Nerd Talk Ep. 3 - Emily Gooding from 2019-10-16T08:00

On this episode of Nerd Talk, Nick has a conversation with Emily Gooding. Emily is a local Foot Nerd from Ottawa and also the sleep team leader for the Foot Nerd Program. They talk about her own...

#shoptalk Ep. 38 | Optimized Learning from 2019-10-09T08:00

In this episode of #shoptalk, Nick and Mike talk about optimizing your learning. They start by defining learning and discuss learning as a skill, as well as how sleep and food affect your abilit...

Nerd Talk Ep. 2 - Clayton Weakley from 2019-10-02T08:00

On this episode of Nerd Talk, Nick has a conversation with Clayton Weakly. They talk about climbing, their TFC Climb project that's aiming to improve the shape of climbing shoes, and the TF...

#shoptalk Ep. 37 | Balance from 2019-09-25T08:00

On this episode of #shoptalk, Mike and Nick talk about balance. Not balance in the sense of balancing on one leg, but balance in terms of work-life balance; seeking balance when it comes to food...

#shoptalk Ep. 36 | Food from 2019-09-18T08:00

In this episode of #shoptalk, Mike and Nick talk about food. They did their first episode on nutrition a while back, and now that TFC is embarking on food education as part of their shift beyond...

#SOLOcast Ep. 1 | Squat Mobility, Self Regulation, Meditation, and More from 2019-09-11T08:00

In this short #solo episode, Nick riffs on squat mobility, active versus sedentary lifestyles, having a sense of purpose in life, the power of self regulation, meditation, and modern medicine. 

#shoptalk Ep. 35 | Psychology of Health from 2019-08-28T08:00

On this episode of #shoptalk, Mike and Nick start by defining psychology. They talk about locus of control and then get into addiction and the self-concept. A lot of people know what they need t...

#shoptalk Ep. 34 | Science from 2019-08-21T12:00

#shoptalk Ep. 33 | The Environment from 2019-08-14T12:00

#shoptalk Ep. 32 | Game Theory of Health from 2019-08-07T12:00

#shoptalk Ep. 31 | Sleep from 2019-08-01T00:00

#shoptalk Ep. 30 | Social Media from 2019-07-26T01:00

#shoptalk Ep. 29 | Pain, Chronic Pain, Fibro from 2019-07-17T12:00

#SHOEtalk Ep. 2 | Mike Friton from 2019-07-11T13:00

#shoptalk Ep. 28 | Acute Injuries, Icing,&Using Anti-Inflammatories from 2019-07-03T12:00

#shoptalk Ep. 27 | Health vs. Fitness from 2019-06-19T12:00

#shoptalk Ep. 26 | Flow State from 2019-06-12T12:00

In this episode of #shoptalk, Mike and Nick talk about flow state. They define what flow is, how they came to discover it personally, and the potential to harness flow through certain physical &...

Nerd Conversations Ep. 1 - Mike Filipovic from 2019-06-05T12:00

On our first episode of Nerd Conversations, Nick's guest is Mike Filipovic, a pedorthist from Ottawa. Mike is one of the 26 newly admitted Foot Nerds in the maiden 2019 group from around th...

#shoptalk Ep. 25 | Neck&Shoulder Pain from 2019-05-29T12:00

In this episode of #shoptalk, Mike and Nick switch things up and talk about the upper body--specifically neck and shoulder issues. Upper body issues make up a large portion of the business that ...

Health Conversations Ep. 11 - Jay Nera from 2019-05-22T12:00

On this episode of Health Conversations, Nick's guest is Jay Nera. Jay is a powerlifter who at one point in his career was the strongest human in his weight class. He's also a gym owne...

#shoptalk Ep. 24 | Behaviour Change and Building Habits from 2019-05-15T12:00

On this episode of #shoptalk, Mike and Nick talk about behaviour change and building good habits. As health professionals, their biggest role in helping people restore optimal health is having p...

Health Conversations Ep. 10 - Jeff Shub from 2019-05-08T12:00

In this episode of Health Conversations, Jeff Shub is back for another round and we talk about mental health, nutrition, and TFC's new Foot Nerd Program. Jeff talks about what it's bee...

#shoptalk Ep. 23 | Back Pain from 2019-05-01T12:00

On this episode of #shoptalk, Mike and Nick talk about back pain. They distinguish between acute and chronic back pain and get into the prevalence of back pain. They go through the major causes ...

Health Conversations Ep. 9 - Kris Desjardins from 2019-04-24T12:00

On this episode of Health Conversations, Nick speaks with Kris Desjardins. Kris is a physiotherapist who attended TFC's recent seminar in Toronto and had a really interesting discovery when...

#shoptalk Ep. 22 | Back to Running from 2019-04-17T12:00

On this episode of #shoptalk, Mike and Nick talk about getting back into running. Living in Canada, many people will take a break from outdoor running during the winter months so now as we appro...

Health Conversations Ep. 8 - Tom Broback&Brad Baker from 2019-04-10T12:00

In this episode of Health Conversations, Nick talks with Tom Broback and Brad Baker, two physiotherapists from Minnesota who helped TFC organize their seminar in Minneapolis. They talk about the...

#SHOEtalk Ep. 1 | Braxton Garma from 2019-04-03T12:00

In the first episode of #SHOEtalk, Nick's guest is Braxton Garma, better known as the man behind K?NEA Footwear (@wayofkonea). Nick got to visit his workshop during his trip to Kauai where ...

#shoptalk Ep. 21 | Five Pillars of Health&Costa Rica Recap from 2019-03-27T12:00

On this episode of #shoptalk, Mike and Nick cover the five pillars of health and do a recap of their recent trip to Costa Rica where they taught on their retreat. They go through what they feel ...

Health Conversations Ep. 7 - Alex Herrera from 2019-03-20T12:00

Nick's guest this week is Alex Herrera. Alex is one of the team members with TribeWire Nosara (@tribewirenosara), which is the team of people that helped organize the retreat that Nick and ...

Health Conversations Ep. 6 - Jeff Shub from 2019-03-13T12:00

In this episode of Health Conversations, Nick has a chat with Jeff Shub (@theurbanbarefoot). Jeff was kind enough to host Nick at his home during the Miami, Florida seminar & did a great job...

#shoptalk Ep. 20 | Knee Pain from 2019-03-06T12:00

In this episode of #shoptalk, Mike and Nick discuss knee pain. It's something they see so many people struggle with in their clinic and they find that it isn't being effectively treate...

#shoptalk Ep. 19 | Rescuing Physical Therapy from 2019-02-27T12:00

In this episode, Mike and Nick talk about their mission to rescue the profession of physical therapy. They talk about how the industry needs to change, how what we learn in school is outdated an...

#shoptalk Ep. 18 | Plantar Fasciitis from 2019-02-20T12:00

In this episode of #shoptalk, Mike and Nick discuss plantar fasciitis. When it comes to feet, this is a big one. It's a common issue a lot of people encounter and we really wanted to simpli...

#shoptalk Ep. 17 | Movement Based Lifestyle from 2019-02-13T12:00

In this episode of #shoptalk, Mike and Nick unpack what it means to live a movement based lifestyle. Most modern humans today live a sedentary lifestyle, one with very little movement & lots...

Health Conversations Ep.5 - James Dooner from 2019-02-06T12:00

In this episode of Health Conversations, Nick sits down in Sydney, Australia with the official director of TFC's new Australia division, James Dooner. They talk about physical therapy Unive...

#shoptalk Ep. 16 | Heel Striking from 2019-01-30T12:00

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 runnin...

Health Conversations Ep. 4 - Olivia Urquhart from 2019-01-23T12:00

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 from 2019-01-16T12:00

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 ha...

Health Conversations Ep.2 - Daniel Donnelly from 2019-01-09T17:46:51

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 phil...

Health Conversations Ep.1 - Nick Hannah from 2019-01-04T14:39:53

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,...

#shoptalk Ep. 15 | Nutrition from 2018-12-26T12:00

In this episode of #shoptalk, Mike and Nick have a conversation about nutrition. While neither are formally educated in nutrition, both wanted to have a discussion about food and dive into the s...

#shoptalk Ep. 14 | The History of Footwear from 2018-12-19T12:00

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...

#shoptalk Ep. 13 | The Vibram Lawsuit from 2018-12-12T12:00

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 misinformati...

#shoptalk Ep.12 | Dangers and Benefits of Technology from 2018-12-05T12:00

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 our addiction to tech ...

#shoptalk Ep. 11 | An Optimal Physical Practice from 2018-11-28T12:00

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 a...

#shoptalk Ep. 10 | Debunking Common Foot Myths from 2018-11-21T12:00

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, pr...

#shoptalk Ep. 9 | Switching to Human Footwear from 2018-11-14T12:00

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 t...

#shoptalk Ep. 8 | Using Movement to Enhance Learning from 2018-11-07T12:00

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 ...

#shoptalk Ep. 7 | Science vs. Research from 2018-11-01T12:00

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...

#shoptalk Ep. 6 | Hip Dysfunction from 2018-10-24T12:00

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 t...

#shoptalk Ep. 5.1 | BONUS EPISODE: DRUGS from 2018-10-17T16:20

In this bonus episode of #shoptalk, TFC's Mike and Nick have an in depth conversation about drugs. They sort through the misperceptions surrounding drugs, trying to clear the air about what...

#shoptalk Ep. 5 | Athletic Footwear from 2018-10-17T12:00

In this episode of #shoptalk, TFC's Mike and Nick go over sports specific footwear, including golf shoes, running shoes, cleats, and lifting shoes.

#shoptalk Ep. 4 | Orthotics from 2018-10-10T12:00

In this episode of #shoptalk, TFC's Mike and Nick dive deep into orthotics. They talk about the history of orthotics, why they get prescribed, what they do, and their overall thoughts on th...

#shoptalk Ep. 3 | Body Awareness, Stability, and Balance from 2018-10-03T12:00

In this episode of #shoptalk, Mike and Nick talk about body awareness, stability, and balance. They talk about what balance is, why people lose the ability to balance, how to train it, and why t...

#shoptalk Ep. 2 | The Evolution of Our Treatment Approach from 2018-09-26T12:00

In this episode of #shoptalk, Mike and Nick talk about how their practice has changed over the past 3 years, taking a macro view of health with their patients, a shift away from passive modaliti...

#shoptalk Ep. 1 | How to Permanently Restore Ankle Mobility from 2018-09-17T18:24:34

In the first episode of #shoptalk, Mike and Nick go over a big issue they face everyday in their physical therapy clinic: ankle mobility. They talk about why tight ankles are a big problem for t...

#shoptalk Ep. 1 | How to Permanently Restore Ankle Mobility from 2018-09-17T18:24:34

In the first episode of #shoptalk, Mike and Nick go over a big issue they face everyday in their physical therapy clinic: ankle mobility. They talk about why tight ankles are a big problem for t...

#shoptalk Ep. 1 | How to Permanently Restore Ankle Mobility from 2018-09-17T18:24:34

In the first episode of #shoptalk, Mike and Nick go over a big issue they face everyday in their physical therapy clinic: ankle mobility. They talk about why tight ankles are a big problem for t...