Posted by I recently had the pleasure of speaking to Dr Emily Splichal on her excellent Root to Rise Podcast, which is now live and can be watched on the link below.
Emily is world-renowned as the ‘Barefoot Strong’ doctor, and has been teaching about the importance of foot health and strength for many, many years. A real honour to be invited onto her show!
“In this episode, we sit down with Dan Edwardes—coach, athlete, author, and founder of Parkour Generations—to explore the intersection of movement, mindset, and human potential. A pioneer in the world of parkour and personal development, Dan has spent decades teaching people around the globe how to harness the power of movement not only for physical growth but also for emotional resilience and self-discovery.
From the science of flow states to overcoming fear and the urgent need to revive physical literacy in children, Dan shares insights and practical tools that can transform how we move, learn, and live.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- The Flow State – What it is, how to access it, and why flow is essential for growth and peak performance.
- Breaking the Jump & Managing Fear – Dan’s five-step process for overcoming obstacles, and how facing fear in movement translates to resilience in everyday life.
- The Decline of Physical Literacy in Children – Why kids today are moving less than ever, and how Dan is working to reverse this trend through parkour education and youth programs.”
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