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Root To Rise

by Dr. Emily Splichal

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You Are the Modality Exploring Cellular Energy

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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…
Strong Bones, Long Life: Rethinking Bone Health & Longevity

September 30, 2026 · 55 min

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…
Your Arch Isn't Weak — It's Overloaded

September 24, 2026 · 37 min

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…
Behind the Scenes of Stupid Shoes: A Conversation with the Producer

September 18, 2026 · 47 min

What really goes into bringing a movie like Stupid Shoes to life? In this episode, I sit down with Dee Libine the producer of Stupid Shoes for a behind-the-scenes conversation about the making of the film, the story that inspired it, the…
The #1 Foot Exercise Everyone Should Know: Mastering Short Foot

September 10, 2026 · 35 min

What if one simple exercise could change the way you connect to your feet, stabilize your arch, and build a stronger foundation for movement? In this episode of Root to Rise, Dr. Emily Splichal breaks down one of the most important…

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The Hidden Power of the Lymphatic System

September 3, 2026 · 50 min

What if chronic pain isn't the problem—but the body's request for change? In this episode of Root to Rise, Dr. Emily Splichal sits down with Dr. Perry Nickelston, internationally recognized as The Lymph Doc, to explore why true healing…
Neuropathy, Neuroplasticity & The Path Back to Better Movement

August 27, 2026 · 42 min

More than 20 million Americans are living with peripheral neuropathy, yet most conversations focus on what has been lost—lost sensation, lost balance, and damaged nerves. But what if the story doesn't end there? In this episode of Root to…
Fascia Resilience: Why Collagen Fuels Movement Longevity

August 6, 2026 · 35 min

Every step you take doubles the energy your body puts into the ground — and fascia is the tissue that makes it possible. In this solo episode, Dr. Emily Splichal breaks down how to build fascial resiliency and why collagen, the structural…
The Truth About Neurotransmitters, Anxiety & Brain Health

August 2, 2026 · 50 min

What if anxiety, low mood, brain fog, and poor focus are not simply mental health conditions—but signals that your brain is missing the nutrients it needs to function optimally? In this episode of Root to Rise, Dr. Emily Splichal is…
The Hidden Power of Your Plantar Fascia

July 23, 2026 · 40 min

The plantar fascia is far more than a passive arch support—it's a dynamic tissue that helps your foot absorb, store, and return energy with every step. In this solo episode, Dr. Emily Splichal explores the anatomy and function of the…
Body Awareness & EMS: The Missing Piece in Movement

July 9, 2026 · 49 min

Body awareness isn't just mindfulness — it's a physical skill your nervous system uses with every single step, and most people lose it as they age. In this episode, Dr. Emily Splichal sits down with Joshua Holland author of The Awareness…
The Perfect Foot: Anatomy, Bipedalism & Gait Longevity | 27

April 30, 2026 · 37 min

Your foot was not designed to be passive. It was engineered — with precision — for bipedalism, sensory integration, and the kind of movement longevity most people don't even know they are losing. In this episode of Root to Rise, Dr. Emily…

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About the show

Root to Rise focuses on the power of connection – from the ground beneath us to the core within us – and how it shapes the way we move, feel and live. We will explore how strength does not begin in your muscles but rather starts where you are grounded. It is time to reconnect, rebuild – and rise!