Behind the Scenes of My First SXSW with Vivo Barefoot

In this solo episode, Joshua Holland shares a behind-the-scenes recap of his first time at South by Southwest in Austin with the Vivo Barefoot team. What started as a rough week recovering from a brutal stomach bug quickly turned into a high-energy stretch of workshops, activations, movement sessions, and community events across the city.Joshua takes listeners inside the full experience—from Earth Gym with Thosh Collins and Vivo activations on South Congress, to teaching workshops, meeting new people, and getting a first look at Vivo Biome, a custom 3D foot-scanning and footwear concept.This episode offers a real glimpse into what it looks like to live and work in movement, while also navigating fatigue, recovery, and the need to find balance in a demanding season.⸻What You’ll Learn in This Episode • What it’s like working and teaching at South by Southwest • How Joshua recovered from a severe stomach bug right before travel • The concept behind Earth Gym and training in your environment • How Vivo Barefoot is building community through live activations • What Vivo Biome is and how custom 3D footwear could change the game • Why recovery and balance matter just as much as performance⸻Key Takeaways • Movement can happen anywhere when you learn to use your environment • Community-driven events create deeper connections than digital alone • Recovery isn’t optional—it’s part of performance • Teaching in real-world environments sharpens both skill and awareness • A full schedule can be meaningful, but it also requires intentional balance⸻STEMREGENYour body already has a built-in repair system: stem cells.STEMREGEN helps support the release of your own adult stem cells, which play a critical role in recovery, inflammation response, and overall resilience. Whether you’re dealing with wear and tear, training hard, or simply looking to support long-term health, this is one of the most powerful tools to have in your stack.https://www.stemregen.co/josh👉 Use code JOSH for 15% off your order⸻Timestamps00:00 Intro and life update03:00 Recovering from a severe stomach bug07:30 Traveling to Austin for SXSW10:45 First impressions of South by Southwest14:30 Earth Gym experience with Thosh Collins20:00 Vivo Barefoot activations and community events26:00 Vivo Biome and custom 3D foot scanning32:00 Workshops, teaching, and movement drills38:00 SXSW moments: rodeo, line dancing, and community44:00 Travel delays and getting back home48:00 Reflections on balance, recovery, and the season ahead🌐 Connect with Joshua & SWTTPodcast Website: https://www.simplywalkthetalk.comYouTube: @simplywalkthetalkInstagram: @simplywalkthetalkTikTok: @simplywalkthetalkJoshua Holland: https://linktr.ee/joshuajholland