Big Idea: What Your Feet Say About Your Health and How to Strengthen Them With Exercise and the Right Shoes with Courtney Conley

Dhru Purohit Show

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We don’t often think of foot health as a factor in longevity. However, falls, hip fractures, and early mortality statistics show that foot health is just as essential for long-term wellness as other factors we prioritize. Today’s guest has made it her mission to bring foot health to the forefront of conversations about optimal health, especially as we age.

Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, we’re sharing one of our most talked-about moments with Dr. Courtney Conley, an expert in foot and gait health, on why your feet matter more than you think. She explains why you should be able to move your feet as freely as your hands, how to assess your foot health at home, and the key signs it’s time to improve your foot and toe strength. Dr. Conley also shares simple exercises anyone can start doing today, along with her top recommendations for everyday footwear.

Dr. Courtney Conley is a leading foot and gait specialist and the founder of Gait Happens, where she helps people restore healthy movement from the ground up. She also leads patient care at Total Health Solutions and Total Health Performance in Colorado, focusing on gait mechanics and foot function. As a founding member of the Healthy Foot Alliance, Dr. Conley advocates for natural footwear and strengthening the feet to reduce unnecessary surgeries and support lifelong mobility.

In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Conley dive into:

• Building toe strength for beginners, intermediate, and advanced levels (2:01)

• What you can do at home to improve foot strength and overall foot health (7:00)

• The shoes Dr. Conley recommends—and her non-negotiables (17:00)

• The ideal number of daily steps for optimal health (30:19)

• Top hacks and habits for people with a sedentary lifestyle (32:10)

• Final thoughts and key takeaways (35:49)

Also mentioned:

• Full episode with Dr. Courtney Conley

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