Episode 165 — Go For NATURAL Movement, Feet First
Guest: Steven Sashen • Date: August 17, 2023
Episode Overview
This episode focuses on the benefits of natural movement from minimalist shoes. Our guest is Steven Sashen, Co-Founder and CEO of Xero Shoes. Steven shares the many ways minimalist footwear helps and why it may be especially important for kids on the spectrum. If you want more calm, less stress, and better brain function.
About Steven Sashen
As Co-Founder and CEO, Steven Sashen is the visionary and marketer of Xero Shoes. Steven got back into sprinting after a 30-year break, at 45, and suffered repeated injuries over the next 2 years. When he ditched the shoes and started running barefoot, his gait changed, his injuries disappeared, and he became a Masters All-American Sprinter – one of the fastest men his age in the US (now 60+). After fashioning his own huarache-style sandals, he started getting compliments from people around town. A natural entrepreneur, Steven and his wife, Lena Phoenix, launched Xero Shoes in 2009. They bootstrapped the business from home, and since then, Xero Shoes has grown to a multi-million dollar company with more than 38 shoes, boots, and sandals. The co-founders appeared on Shark Tank in 2013 and turned down a $400K investment, and Xero Shoes has been listed on the Inc. 5000 for six consecutive years.
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You’ll Discover
Bad Forms Hurts, Good Form Feels Good (5:18)
Why Natural Movement IS So Important (8:16)
Cushioning Feels Good But Makes You Weak (11:40)
Why A Wide Toe Box Is Essential (17:07)
Injury Rates With Modern Shoes Are Higher Than You Think (21:28)
Design Differences That Promote Natural Movement (26:57)
The Reasons Why ASD Kids Feel Better In Minimalist Footwear (30:05)
A Novel Theory On What Might Be Behind Stims (37:35)
Cues for Natural Movement (42:20)
The World’s Fastest Walking Lesson (43:14)
What The Research Studies Say (50:12)
How To Transition Safely To Minimalist Shoes (56:00)
Where To Find True Minimalist Footwear (1:08:29)
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