The MOVEMENT Movement

Why Shoes Don't Fit (And How to Get the Right Size) – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 124 Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement about finding your correct shoe size. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How finding your shoe size isn't as simple as measuring your feet. - How there are as many as 54 different foot types that must be accounted for. - How traditional shoes change shape over time, making you need a different size. - Why pointy toe-boxes are a problem. Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

Natural 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 connection with himself, others, and the Earth. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Kyle Koch about using natural movement in an unnatural world. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How some may argue people aren't equipped to live in the world we live in. - How we are "human do-ers" instead of human beings, and how that affects us. - Why you have to lose your mind to come to your senses. - How convenience is the killer and the kind of our modern-day world. - How the idea that are ancestors were always working and on the move is false. Connect with Kyle: Guest Contact Info Instagram @trottingsparrow Facebook facebook.com/FreeBodyMovements Links Mentioned: trottingsparrow.com Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

Steven 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 about the impact they have on the environment. - Why it's important for companies to be transparent about their impact on the environment. Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

Healthy 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 movement education they deserve. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Dr. Theresa Larson about how having a healthy mind leads to a healthy body. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - Why you should pay attention to what goes on in your body when you are triggered. - How people must pay attention to their body and the biofeedback from the ground. - How finding stillness and quiet in your body is finding your balance. - How slowing down and being mindful are great first steps for your movement journey. - Why it's vital for people to pay attention to their own mind body connection. Connect with Theresa: Guest Contact Info Twitter @movement_rx Instagram @movementrx Facebook facebook.com/RxMovementrx Links Mentioned: movement-rx.com/experience Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

Get 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: - How orthotics were originally built to be used for a short period after an injury. - Why minimalist shoe companies must educate their customers about barefoot running. - How plyometric exercises include the stretch shortening cycle of the muscles. - How running is a plyometric exercise, and it can help build strength. - Why you should be thinking about getting your foot down and back when you run. Connect with Aaron: Guest Contact Info Twitter @MRRunningpains Instagram @mrrunningpains Facebook facebook.com/MRRunningpains Links Mentioned: mrrunningpains.com Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

You 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 social media followers worldwide. She lives and teaches by the motto that health is a feeling not a look and believes whole-heartedly in her mission to get people around the world up and moving! Kaisa has been featured in such digital magazines as Vogue, Shape, SELF, Harpers Bazaar, Oxygen, and ESPNW. She was featured on the Greatist as one of the most influential people in health and fitness and most notably was asked by Michelle Obama to be one of the go-to trainers for her "Let's Move" digital campaign. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Kaisa Keranen about why you don't want to look healthy. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - Why many people get left behind in the movement industry and how to include them. - How movement is a celebration of what people can do with their bodies. - Why the fitness industry needs to make movement accessible to everyone. - How fitness experts assume people know things about their body they might not. - Why your health is about how you feel and not about how you look. Connect with Kaisa: Guest Contact Info Twitter @kaisafit Instagram @kaisafit Facebook facebook.com/kaisafit Links Mentioned: justmove.com Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

Moving 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 pursued studies and practice in Shiatsu therapy, Kundalini yoga, and Pilates and began teaching these modalities. For Natalie, these practices were not enough as she has a constant need to know 'why?'. So, she took additional courses including studies with Biomechanists Katy Bowman (Nutritious Movement) and Jules Mitchell (Jules Mitchell Yoga), multiple foot workshops, and many others. Her desire to work out how to integrate movement into our lives to achieve personal transformation led her to further questions and research. Natalie's major goal is to help you achieve health and wellbeing through integrating alignment and natural movement into your daily life. She looks forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your health and wellness goals. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Natalie Wieneroider about how moving safely isn't safe. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How everyone moves differently, so they need an individual approach. - How our bodies are more resilient than people give them credit for. - Why people need to move in a way that feels correct for them. - Why sitting on the floor is a better alternative to sitting on a couch or chair. - How it's important to move throughout the day, whether you are sitting or standing. Connect with Natalie: Links Mentioned: getsetup.org Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

Learn 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 House, and contributes as the organization's copywriter. Kate holds a Bachelor of Music Education (Boston University), a Master of Arts in Health Arts and Sciences (Goddard College), and is a Health Coach (Institute for Integrative Nutrition) and Life Coach (Wayfinder Life Coach Training). Her first book, A Pixie's Prescription: A Fun Toolkit for a Feel Better Life, is available on Amazon. Kate's YouTube channel (Kate Chapman) has lots of Broadway and uplifting content including her YouTube series Little Kate on the Prairie. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Kate Chapman about learning how to move without moving. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How movement, whether it's running or dance, should be enjoyable. - Why people should be paying attention to the connection between their hips and feet. - How it's important to listen to your body so you can give it what needs to thrive. - How there is a deep connection between the body and brain that shouldn't be ignored. - Why people need to discover how to be curious about life to get in touch with their essential self. Connect with Kate: Guest Contact Info Facebook facebook.com/KateChapmanHealth Links Mentioned: thekatechapman.com Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

Walking 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. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Chris Brannigan about walking barefoot for charity. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How walking barefoot makes it easier to tell if you're walking incorrectly. - Why wearing military boots all the time can weaken your feet and leg muscles. - How the soles of shoes and having a heel can negatively affect the way you walk. - How people can use barefoot walking as a way to receive support for their charity. - How many people buy their footwear based on fashion when it could be bad for their feet. Connect with Chris: Guest Contact Info Twitter @brannigan001 Instagram @hopeforhasti Facebook facebook.com/HopeforHasti Links Mentioned: hopeforhasti.org Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

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 Method for more than 25 years. As the Posture-Pain-Performance coach and motivational speaker, he has spoken in more than 15 countries, promoting a myriad of healthy principles for achieving success in all areas of personal and professional life. Brian believes that real and lasting change can happen when we commit to health as a lifestyle. His postural training, fitness experience and engaging personality get people of all ages moving and digging deep to get their best results. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Brian Bradley about the real reason people are fat. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How simply writing down the word fat can illicit your body to respond viscerally. - Why many people believe being fat is their fault when it may be a lymphatic response. - How there are movements that will help your lymphatic system drain better. - Why improving your poster can actually make you appear thinner. - How recovering from an injury simply brings you back to function, not where you were before the injury. Connect with Brian: Guest Contact Info Instagram @egoscuemethod Facebook facebook.com/egoscuemethod Links Mentioned: painfree.com egoscue.com Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes