96: Josh Holland: Your Shoes Are Destroying Your Body (And Other Biohacking Truths)

You're not optimizing your health because you're starting in the wrong place. No, not because you need more supplements or fancier gadgets, but because you're ignoring the foundation that everything else builds on—your feet and connection to the earth. In this episode of Broads, I talk with Josh Holland, biohacker and elite trainer, about why barefoot training isn't just a trend, what grounding actually does for inflammation, and how to biohack without breaking the bank. We dive deep into methylene blue, why comfort is your enemy, the real basics of longevity, and how to tell if you're ready to run or just setting yourself up for injury. Joshua Holland is a fitness trainer and holistic health coach known for his innovative approach to health optimization. He works with elite professionals, is the global ambassador for Technogym, and leads a team of elite trainers at System Fit in New York City. We Also Discuss: 06:35 – Why your feet are the foundation of everything (and you're screwing them up) 10:08 – How to ease into barefoot training without destroying your calves 16:08 – The real transition strategy for barefoot running 24:01 – What is biohacking? (Spoiler: you're already doing it) 28:09 – Blue light glasses and why your screens are sabotaging your sleep 35:08 – What grounding actually is and why inflammation is killing you 41:11 – How old do you want to live? (His answer might surprise you) 45:01 – Do biohackers struggle to connect with "normal" people? 51:06 – Why running is just a series of one-foot hops 58:22 – Strength training: why calisthenics beats the gym 01:06:00 – The one thing beginners should focus on first 01:07:22 – Post-meal walks: the easiest biohack you're not doing 01:09:27 – Building real community vs. Instagram fitness culture Thank You to Our Sponsors: Broads: Broads 1:1 – Ready to ditch the bullshit and start feeling good in your body? Choose your level and let's do this together. Apply for BroadsCOACH or BroadsCHAMPION today at broads.app Timeline: Get you free 3-day trial of Mitopure gummies. Head over to timeline.com/taragummies to claim yours. Momentous: Head to livemomentous.com and use code TARA for up to 35% off your first order. Because foundational health isn't optional – it's everything. Find more from Tara:   Website: https://www.taralaferrara.com/ Instagram: @taralaferrara @broads.podcast @broads.app Youtube: Tara LaFerrara Tiktok: @taralaferrara Find more from Josh Holland:  Website: https://joshuajholland.com/ Instagram: @joshuajholland