Best of The Body Pod: Why Foot Strength Is Key to Balance, Power & Aging Well for Women with Dr. Courtney Conley

The Body Pod · Jul 30, 2026 · 1h · transcript

We're revisiting one of our favorite Body Pod conversations as part of our Best of the Body Pod series. Dr. Courtney Conley makes the case that most women's balance, hip, and knee issues actually start at the feet, not the joint that hurts. Her breakdown of why weak feet and years of restrictive footwear throw off everything up the chain, from pelvic stability to how your brain reads the ground under you, is worth another listen.

Many women deal with chronic pain, plantar fasciitis, poor squat mechanics, and a higher fall risk without ever realizing their feet are the root cause.

We break…