Barefoot Shoes & Foot Strength: A Podiatrist’s Perspective on Real Foot Health - Helen Halkias

What if your feet don’t need more support, they just need to be stronger?In this episode of The True Form Podcast, Jack sits down with Helen Halkias, a podiatrist with over 28 years of experience who made the bold shift from traditional orthotics to a functional, holistic approach to foot health.Helen shares how chronic pain, recurring injuries, and over-reliance on orthotics inspired her to rethink everything she’d been taught. She now helps clients rebuild strength, awareness, and resilience from the ground up, literally.You’ll learn:Why traditional orthotics often mask, rather than fix, the real problemThe truth about pronation, foot alignment, and “flat feet”How to safely transition to barefoot or minimalist shoesPractical steps to strengthen your feet and improve balanceWhy feeling the ground might just save your mobility as you ageThis episode is about more than shoes; it’s about reconnecting with your body, building awareness, and trusting your natural design.Connect with Helen.Website: https://www.helenhalkiaspodiatrist.com.au/Social: https://www.instagram.com/helenhalkiaspodiatrist?igsh=azdoZzl6Y29vMWps&utm_source=qr.  Want the quick takeaways?Read the blog post for a full breakdown of the episode. https://podcast.trueformpodcast.com/blog🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Watch me on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/h6ltCtNW-dISupport the showWant to put what you just heard into practice? I've distilled the biggest lessons from 287 episodes into a free guide: 9 strategies to boost your performance without working overtime. No fluff, no gimmicks. Just the fundamentals that actually work. Grab it at https://www.trueformpodcast.com/true-form-guide Want the quick takeaways? Read the blog post for a full breakdown of the episode. https://www.trueformpodcast.com/blog Take the first step toward better recovery and overall health with Lumaflex.Use code TRUEFORM for 10% off:https://lumaflex.com.au/TRUEFORM