Best Optimal Foot Function Podcasts (2025)

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Winter Workouts: Strategies for Staying Fit in the Cold with Dr. Leo Kormanik and Dr. Jared Bugaj 23:04

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Struggling to stay motivated in winter? This episode breaks down how simple consistency and community keep runners strong year-round. The conversation today centers on the vital theme of winter workouts, emphasizing the necessity for consistency and creativity in maintaining an active lifestyle during the colder months. Dr. Jared Bugaj shares his i…

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Best of 2025 (Part One): Conversations That Shaped Us 1:46:58

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Happy holidays from the RRP mothership. Another year in the rearview. Time for what's become one of my favorite traditions, our annual “Best Of.” 12 years running now. This year was packed with an astonishing array of guests—too many to feature here. Part 1 revisits the year's most powerful moments: longevity science, neuroplasticity, happiness res…

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Kevin Hall, PhD On The Science & Politics of Weight Loss 1:58:15

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Kevin Hall, Ph.D., is a physicist-turned-nutrition scientist whose rigorous research has upended some of our most sacrosanct beliefs about metabolism, dieting, and weight loss. This conversation explores why diets fail, the truth behind the "slow metabolism" myth, how ultra-processed foods hijack our biology, and why the 800-pound gorilla driving t…

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Navigating Winter Running: Treadmill or Outdoors? 25:14

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The ultimate running question in the dead of winter, treadmill or brave the cold outside? In this dialogue, Dr. Leo Kormanik engages with Dr. Matt Pisanelli to explore the nuanced distinctions between treadmill running and outdoor running during the winter months. The primary assertion conveyed is that while both modalities possess unique benefits …

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Let’s Make The World Wildly Better: Rutger Bregman On Moral Ambition 2:00:15

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Rutger Bregman is a Dutch historian, bestselling author, and the guy who went viral telling Davos billionaires to pay their taxes. This conversation is a salve for the crisis of meaning percolating through modern life. We explore Rutger's pragmatic antidote—moral ambition—and discuss why a quarter of workers believe their jobs are socially useless,…

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Leveraging AI for Accelerated Recovery: A Guide by Dr. Leo Kormanik 23:13

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Ever wonder how to best utilize AI or chatbots to help you recover quicker from an injury? Dr. Leo Kormanik articulates his perspectives on the optimal employment of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance rehabilitation processes. He elucidates that individuals frequently resort to AI tools, such as chatbots, for guidance concerning their physical…

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Gregg Renfrew Is Making Counter Moves in Clean Beauty 1:51:07

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Gregg Renfrew is the founder of Beautycounter and now Counter—a pioneer in the clean beauty movement. Five years after our first exchange, Gregg returns with her story about navigating imposed change. After losing her company, she bought it back out of foreclosure in 48 hours—then let it die to save it. Today, we explore identity collapse, decoupli…

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Rich On Rock Bottom, Resolutions & Reframing Family Dynamics 1:25:29

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Roll On returns! Just in time for the holiday gauntlet. Adam Skolnick and I unpack three questions the season demands: how to navigate family gatherings when the same dynamics play out like clockwork, what rock bottom actually means (hint: it's a launchpad for transformation, not a life sentence), and why I've traded rigid goals for something more …

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Conquer Your Mind: Breathing Strategies for Race Readiness with Dr. Leo Kormanik 33:58

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Ever wonder how to get your mind right before a sports performance? Ever wonder how to utilize breath work to optimize performance? Dr. Leo Kormanik elucidates the pivotal role of breathing techniques in enhancing sports performance, particularly in the context of racing. He emphasizes that the mental preparation before an event is as critical as p…

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Todd Marinovich: The Superstar Quarterback Who Lost Himself In Drugs & Found Himself In Love 1:55:08

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Todd Marinovich is a former NFL quarterback, USC Rose Bowl champion, and the subject of the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary "The Marinovich Project." This conversation explores the duality of engineered perfection and performance-based love. We discuss his father's authoritarian methods, the identity crisis of living someone else's dream, his harrowing …

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Unlocking Optimal Mitochondrial Function: Key Factors for Enhanced Wellness 30:24

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Ever wonder how to get more energy and have a longer health span? The secret is mitochondrial health. Mitochondrial health serves as a cornerstone for optimal physical performance and overall vitality, a notion that we explore in depth during this enlightening discussion. In the company of esteemed guests Dr. Jared Bugaj and Dr. Matt Pisanelli, we …

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The Productivity Myth: Oliver Burkeman On Our Broken Relationship With Time, Embracing Our Limitations & Why More Isn’t Always Better 1:59:15

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Oliver Burkeman is a bestselling author, journalist, and the mind behind “Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals” and “Meditations for Mortals.” We explore our broken relationship with time and Oliver's philosophy of imperfectionism, which dismantles the delusion that productivity is a moral imperative. Oliver explains why we're all chasi…

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Fasting Compilation: Leading Experts On Water-Only Fasts, Fasting Mimicking Diets & The Optimal Fasting Window For Longevity 1:08:45

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This Fasting Compilation features Dr. Alan Goldhamer, Dr. Valter Longo, and Dr. Michael Greger to discuss the science of strategic deprivation. We explore why visceral fat behaves like a tumor secreting inflammatory molecules that drive chronic disease. How many health conditions stem from dietary patterns rather than requiring medication alone. Th…

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The Vital Role of Vitamin D in Health and Performance 39:36

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Listen for a deep dive into one of the most important supplements...Vitamin D! For other vitamin episodes check out this episode on Iron: https://youtu.be/9MZtDCPgtuk For a unique episode of the doctors top 5 supplements check out: https://youtu.be/bzRFEjL68fU Vitamin D serves as a pivotal nutrient, profoundly influencing numerous physiological fun…

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Interview With An Icon: Katie Couric On The State of Media, Institutional Distrust, Cancer Advocacy & What Actually Creates Happiness 1:57:14

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Katie Couric is a journalist and the first woman to solo-anchor a major network evening newscast. We explore the disintermediation of news media, institutional distrust, and the fragmentation of shared truth in America. Katie shares her experiences navigating the CBS boys club, her perspective on the Sarah Palin interview, the craft of asking great…

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Enhancing Your Fascial Health: Insights and Strategies for Optimal Performance with Dr. Leo Kormanik 28:10

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Ever wonder why your body feels tight all the time and cannot ever seem to get loose? What are the best strategies to reduce this feeling and get moving in a better direction? This episode seeks to answer those questions with Dr. Leo Kormanik giving his insights into fascial health! For another great episode on hydration check out: https://youtu.be…

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Tig Notaro Is Treading Water 2:41:31

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Tig Notaro is a comedian, actor, screenwriter, producer, and co-host of the podcast Handsome. This conversation explores Tig's legendary 2012 set—delivered days after her cancer diagnosis—and how loss became her greatest teacher. We discuss her wild upbringing, choosing presence over performance, the napkin-based writing process, what's going on in…

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Modern Manhood: A Compilation On Redefining Masculinity, True Strength & Igniting Purpose, Community & Vulnerability In Men 1:19:13

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This Modern Masculinity Compilation features Scott Galloway (ep. 826), Terry Crews (ep. 676), Jonathan Haidt (ep. 827), Arnold Schwarzenegger (ep. 784), John W. Price (ep. 939), John Pearson (ep. 739), and Toby Morse (ep. 816). We explore the friendship recession, boys without fathers facing incarceration, and digital isolation that predated COVID.…

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Navigating the TCS New York City Marathon: Insights from Dr. Leo and Samua Kormanik 33:43

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What a race! Dr. Leo Kormanik and his wife Samua talk about their experience in NYC for the marathon where he ran 2:58:44. The 2025 #tcsnycmarathon had the largest number of marathon finishers of any race to date setting a record at 59,226 finishers. For other episodes about races check out this one about the Cologne Germany Marathon: https://youtu…

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It Begins With You: Jillian Turecki On Why Dating Is Broken, Self-Awareness Is Everything, & What Actually Makes Love Last 2:07:35

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Jillian Turecki is a relationship expert, New York Times bestselling author of It Begins With You, and host of the podcast Jillian on Love. This conversation explores why intimacy reveals our character defects, how childhood conditioning sabotages adult love, and the universal fear driving relationship dysfunction. We discuss why there's no cruise …

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The Journey of a Professional Runner: Insights from Hunter Christopher with Dr. Leo Kormanik and Dr. Matt Pisanelli 49:48

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Hansons Brooks Professional Runner Hunter Christopher joins the show to talk about his running insights and career. For another great episode with professional runners check out this episode with Katie Camarena and Anthony Camerieri: https://youtu.be/8-5YDPpwjlg And also this one with Colby Alexander: https://youtu.be/CLnHickocW0 The salient point …

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Malala Yousafzai Is Finding Her Way 1:49:57

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Malala Yousafzai is the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate, education activist, and survivor of a Taliban assassination attempt at age fifteen. This conversation explores the gulf between icon and identity—what happens when you're trying to figure out who you are while everybody has already decided for you. We discuss PTSD that surfaced years late…

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Train Like A Pro: Exercise Scientist Andy Galpin On Fitness Fundamentals, The 9 Adaptations, & Why Your Training Isn't Working 2:37:34

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Andy Galpin is a PhD in exercise bioenergetics, professor at Parker University, and elite performance coach to professional and Olympic athletes. This conversation explores his framework of nine fitness adaptations and why many people plateau in what could be called the "gray zone"—working hard enough to feel exhausted but not specifically enough t…

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Cologne Marathon: A Journey Through Pain and Triumph 34:32

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For another race experience check out this episode on the Valencia, Spain Marathon: https://youtu.be/eIGN_EZ4YwU And also this one on Cheeky Monkey: https://youtu.be/yyfoweVZcws Ever wonder what it's like to run a marathon in another country? The Cologne Marathon, an event of considerable significance, serves as the focal point of our discussion in…

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The Atlantic’s Nick Thompson Is The Fastest Runner In Publishing: On Setting Age-Group Records, Beating Cancer, & Why Media Must Survive AI 2:15:37

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Nick Thompson is CEO of The Atlantic, an elite marathoner, and author of the memoir The Running Ground. This conversation explores how running reveals our deepest inherited patterns. We discuss Nick's journey from getting fired from CBS in under an hour to running The Atlantic, reconciling with his brilliant father's tragic collapse, setting age-gr…

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Finding Balance: Competing Effectively with Limited Running Volume 41:30

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For another great episode on running training theory check out this episode: https://youtu.be/qZV8EltMKFQ And also this one: https://youtu.be/ZfLtPod9joA Dr. Leo Kormanik and Zach Goulet elucidate a compelling paradigm in the realm of distance running: the notion that one can effectively compete with minimal running volume, encapsulated in the conc…

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How Joanne Molinaro Found Herself Through Food 2:09:37

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Joanne Molinaro, aka The Korean Vegan, is a James Beard Award-winning cookbook author who has redefined food storytelling through viral videos. This conversation explores her journey from the facile safety of corporate law to creative uncertainty, using food to reconcile generational trauma, and navigating the liminal space between Korean tradition…

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ROLL ON: American Tiger, Adventures Abroad, & The Art of Showing Up 1:40:49

3M ago1:40:49

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Roll On is here! Adam Skolnick and I catch up after a month of nonstop travel. Tokyo for the Track & Field World Championships, New York, and DC multiple times. Big news: Adam announces his debut novel American Tiger—20 years in the making, with the audiobook recorded right here in our studio. Also on tap: my family crisis that required an Ocean's …

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Alec Cline: The Making of an Ultramarathon Champion 55:52

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For another great episode with some other successful ultramarathoners check out this one with Arlen Glick: https://youtu.be/RKLuV08H3S4 And Connie Gardner: https://youtu.be/VCwSkMJgpZE Esteemed ultramarathoner Alec Cline joins us to elucidate the nuances of his remarkable career in the realm of ultramarathoning. From his unexpected entry into the s…

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How Emily Harrington Became The First Woman To Free Climb El Cap’s Golden Gate In Under 24 Hours 2:02:07

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Emily Harrington is a professional climber who became the first woman to free climb El Capitan's Golden Gate route in under 24 hours, captured in the documentary Girl Climber. This conversation explores her 50-foot fall that nearly ended everything, the eating disorder that almost destroyed her career, and how crying while climbing became her stren…

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Enhancing Athletic Recovery: Insights from USA Track and Field Experts Drs. Leo Kormanik and Matt Pisanelli 43:22

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For another great episode on how to enhance performance safely check out our episode on creatine: https://youtu.be/_zBBSiWzFzA If you are interested in how to enhance your running form check out this episode: https://youtu.be/e-RFB6GmJvI Want to know some of the secrets behind the worlds most successful team, USA Track and Field? Want to know some …

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Psychotherapist John W. Price Unpacks Ancient Wisdom For Modern Healing 2:48:27

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Dr. John Price is a depth psychotherapist and co-founder of The Center for Healing Arts & Sciences. This conversation explores why men have 50% fewer friends than twenty years ago, the crisis of modern masculinity, shadow work, and John's concept of "sacred refusal" —honoring the adaptations that once saved us but now destroy us. We discuss why suf…