Growing up as a competitive gymnast, Dr. Emily Splichal has always been connected to her body through movement. When she retired from gymnastics after 13 years, Dr. Splichal knew she had to turn her passion for fitness into a lifetime career. After unexpectedly getting into med school, Dr. Splichal realized she could connect her love of fitness with her newfound passion for health. Now a podiatrist, Dr. Splichal helps patients build their confidence and connect to their physical bodies through movement of their feet. 

According to Dr. Splichal, the most important thing to do is connect with your physical body by implementing consistent movement into your daily routine. Not only does movement improve your level of fitness, but it also calms your autonomic nervous system and allows you to feel safe and build confidence. Even though starting something new as an adult comes with its challenges, Dr. Splichal reminds listeners to be humble and allow yourself to do whatever speaks to you. 

Tune into this week’s episode of Movement: The Science of The Self for a conversation with Dr. Emily Splichal. Learn more about the importance of movement, being humble, and how to connect the power of your feet to your overall well being. 

Quotes

• “Any time I feel a little bit lost and I can't identify what is going on emotionally, I go back to my roots, which are connected to my physical body through exercise.” (03:24-03:39 )

• “Be humble. Don't compare yourself. Leave your ego at the door. And whatever it is that speaks to you, go with it and do it.” (07:28-07:39 )

• “Feet are fascinating when it connects to movement.” (14:22-14:25 )

• “If you're given a unique background and perspective at something, you have to share it.” (16:02-16:08 )

• “If you've never thought of your feet before, once you start this whole world opens up about how powerful they are.” (22:39-22:47 )

• “If you can't feel yourself, you won't be able to connect to your movement or to your emotions.” (27:37-27:45 )

• “Small changes are actually bigger impacts.” (34;25-34:27 )

Links

https://www.dremilysplichal.com/

https://www.naboso.com/collections/all-products

https://ebfaglobal.com/

https://pongopower.com/

https://www.facebook.com/pongo.power/

https://www.instagram.com/pongopower/

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