What if understanding healing starts with understanding the body's own capacity for change? In this episode of Root to Rise, Dr. Emily Splichal welcomes back Dr. Sean Drake to explore energy—from cellular processes to our everyday experience of vitality, movement, and connection. Together, they unpack the idea that "you are the modality," exploring how breath, movement, and nervous system awareness fit into a broader approach to health. They also discuss tools Dr. Drake incorporates into his practice, including PEMF, and how he thinks about their role alongside the body's own healing processes. A conversation about curiosity, participation, and what it means to take an active role in your health. Learn more about Dr Sean at: www.moderneathlete.com 👣 Connect with Dr. Emily Splichal: Consultations: www.dremilysplichal.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/dremilydpm 🎧 Follow & Subscribe for More: New episodes exploring barefoot science, nervous system health, emotional regulation, and holistic human performance.

What if bone health deserves a bigger place in the longevity conversation?

In this episode of Root to Rise, Dr. Emily welcomes Rebekah Rotstein, founder of Buff Bones®, to explore bone health beyond the density score. Together, they discuss strength, balance, movement, and the importance of building confidence in your body as you age.

From osteoporosis to the connection between feet and whole-body stability, this conversation explores what it means to build a resilient foundation for lifelong movement—and why caring for your bones is an investment in your future independence.

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Website: www.buff-bones.com⁠

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Foot pain isn't always a sign of weakness. Sometimes, it's a sign that your foot is being asked to handle more load than it currently has the capacity to manage.

In this episode of Root to Rise, Dr. Emily Splichal breaks down the concept of the overloaded arch and why strengthening alone may not be the answer.

Dr Emily explores how repetitive stress, footwear, movement patterns, tissue capacity, and sensory input influence the way the foot absorbs and responds to load.

Learn how to recognize when an arch is overloaded, why pain can be a signal to change the way we're loading the body, and how to build greater foot resilience without simply adding more support.

Because a strong foot isn't one that never experiences stress — it's one that can sense, adapt, and respond to it.

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