Why Your Burnout Shows Up in Your FEET First with Dr Emily Splichal

The Charlene Gisele Show

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In this fascinating episode, I sit down with Dr. Emily Splichal — functional podiatrist and founder of Naboso Technology — to uncover the shocking truth about how your feet are secretly sabotaging your stress levels, posture, and overall health.

From exposing the dark side of orthotics and supportive shoes to revealing why grounding isn't "woo-woo" but actual science, Dr. Emily gets real about the connection between foot health and nervous system regulation — something every high-stress professional desperately needs to understand.

Whether you're a heel-wearing executive, a barefoot shoe convert, or someone dealing with chronic foot pain, this conversation will completely revolutionize how you think about your foundation and why your stressed-out feet might be keeping you stressed-out overall.

What we cover:

✔️ Why chronic orthotic use is actually weakening your feet (and what to do instead)

✔️ The truth about flat feet: flexible vs. rigid and what each needs

✔️ How to wear heels without destroying your body (yes, it's possible!)

✔️ The science behind grounding and why Wall Street traders need it most

✔️ Why barefoot shoes aren't for everyone (and how to know if they're for you)

✔️ The connection between foot stress and nervous system dysregulation

✔️ Running shoe myths busted: why gait analysis isn't the whole story

✔️ How bunions form (hint: it's not actually a big toe problem)

✔️ Why plantar warts flare up during high-stress periods

✔️ Simple foot hacks you can do while brushing your teeth

Dr. Emily doesn't just treat feet — she reveals how your foundation impacts everything from your mood to your resilience to handle daily stress.

Timestamps:

00:01 – From gymnastics to functional podiatry: Dr. Emily's unique journey

04:01 – My foot confession: flat feet, orthotics, heels, and running injuries

08:17 – The dark truth about chronic orthotic use and foot muscle atrophy

13:58 – How barefoot shoes change your feet (and why heels hurt more after)

18:31 – Grounding science: why CEOs need to take their shoes off

25:00 – Urban grounding vs. nature: creating hierarchy in high-rise living

28:01 – Flat feet decoded: flexible vs. rigid and what each type needs

32:18 – Barefoot shoes: who should and shouldn't wear them

35:17 – Running shoe store myths and the truth about gait analysis

41:33 – Why foot health = nervous system health for stressed professionals

43:44 – The unsexy truth about bunions and stress-related plantar warts

Resources:

• Get Dr Emily’s new book, "Sensory Sapiens": https://www.naboso.com/products/sensory-sapiens-the-book-a-sensory-based-approach-to-movement-longevity
• Follow Dr Emily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefunctionalfootdoc
• Check out her website: www.dremilysplichal.com

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