The Dean's List w/ Alison Dean

019 - Unleash Your Feet: Anya’s Guide to Transforming Your Health with Barefoot Shoes

Alison Dean Season 1 Episode 19

Discover the life-changing power of barefoot/natural footwear! In this episode of The Dean's List Podcast, host Alison Dean chats with Anya Jensen, founder of Anya’s Reviews and Anya’s Shop. Together, they explore how foot-shaped shoes, natural movement, and thoughtful design can transform your health and connection to the world around you.

Highlights from the Episode:

  •  Anya’s Aha Moment: How foot-shaped shoes ended years of pain and inspired her mission.
  •  Barefoot Shoe Myths Debunked: The truth about transitioning to barefoot footwear.
  • Wellness Beyond Feet: How going barefoot calms the nervous system and reduces anxiety. 
  • Custom Design Stories: Collaborations with artisans like Labu Leather and Origo Shoes. 
  • Global Entrepreneurship: Overcoming challenges to bring European brands to the U.S. market.
  • Books That Inspire: The Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté and Essentialism by Greg McKeown.

Featured Brands:

  • Laboo Leather: Handcrafted sandals based on Anya’s foot shape.
  • Origo Shoes: Huaraches designed in collaboration with Anya.
  • Altra Running Shoes: Anya’s first pair of foot-shaped shoes that changed everything.
  • Vivo Barefoot: A go-to brand for transitioning into barefoot footwear.
  • Fleet Feet: Where Anya first explored comfort-focused footwear.

Why Watch?

  • Learn how to relieve foot pain and improve your posture. 
  • Discover the science behind foot health and its connection to total wellness. 
  • Get inspired by Anya’s entrepreneurial journey and actionable advice for starting a purpose-driven business. 
  • Hear about the growing barefoot footwear movement and how it’s changing lives.

Join the Movement:

Shop foot-shaped shoes: Anya's Shop Read in-depth reviews: Anya's Reviews

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Step into a new world of wellness—unleash your feet and your potential!

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