Non-Toxic Living

How Walking Barefoot Can Improve Mobility and Reduce Pain With Mark Sisson

May 7, 2026·25 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

What if the reason for your chronic pain and poor mobility isn't aging, but the shoes you wear every day? In this episode, I have the privilege of chatting with Mark Sisson, the founder of Primal Kitchen, who has spent decades disrupting the food industry and creating clean, nutritious condiments and snacks. Today, we’re diving into a new area of his passion: foot health.Mark shares his journey of rediscovering the importance of minimalist footwear and how most modern shoes are contributing to a host of health issues like back pain, knee pain, and poor mobility. We talk about the mechanics of the foot and how walking in shoes that allow for natural movement can drastically improve your health, and the fascinating connection between foot health and brain health. Mark also talks about his philosophy of primal living, reconnecting with nature, and getting back to the basics of how our bodies were designed to function.If you’ve been struggling with pain, poor mobility, or just want to feel better in your body, this episode is full of practical advice to help you take charge of your health, starting with your feet.“Mobility is one of the defining factors of longevity, and without mobility, you can't experience the wonders of the world. My dream is for everybody to maintain their mobility, agility, and resilience as long as they can, and it starts with foot health."~ Mark SissonResources Mentioned:- Peluva Shoes - https://peluva.com/collections/products- Born to Walk by Mark Sisson - https://peluva.com/products/born-to-walk-book?variant=44650255057047Connect with Mark Sisson:- Website - https://peluva.com/- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearpeluva/Connect with Warren Phillips:- Website - https://www.nontoxicdad.com/ - Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/nontoxicdad/ - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@nontoxicdad- TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nontoxicdad

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