Dr. Emily Splichal: Foot Health is the Gateway to Improved Performance and Cognitive Function

View This Week's Show Notes Start Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility Coach Join Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The Ambush Want to know the real deal about fixing feet and unlocking performance? Join renowned functional podiatrist Dr. Emily Splichal as we dive into barefoot living, foot health myths, and how your feet can impact everything from athletic performance to daily movement. In this episode of The Ready State podcast, Kelly and Juliet Starrett explore why foot strength and sensory stimulation are game-changers for balance, posture, and long-term health. Discover simple exercises, the truth about orthotics, and how to optimize your foot function for better performance at any age. Whether you're an athlete, a parent, or just curious about barefooting, this conversation will change how you think about your feet. Don't miss it! ✅ What You'll Learn in This Episode Why your feet are the gateway to brain-body performance How modern shoes are de-training your nervous system The difference between flat feet and weak feet What barefoot stimulation does for balance, posture, and gait Why slippers and house shoes are secretly ruining your feet The five-minute foot protocol Dr. Emily recommends to everyone How sensory stacking supercharges rehab and performance Why your glutes, diaphragm, pelvic floor, and feet are one system The truth about barefoot hygiene (hint: your feet are cleaner than your hands) Key Highlights: 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Laird Superfood 03:14 - Foot Obsession: Why It Matters 07:36 - Becoming a Functional Podiatrist 11:27 - Naboso Technology 17:45 - Understanding Neuroplasticity 20:25 - Sensory Stacking Explained 21:54 - Issues with Maximalist Shoes 25:25 - Use Cases for Maximalist Shoes 28:45 - Foot Care Essentials 32:43 - LMNT Overview 35:20 - Daily Foot Program Benefits 38:31 - Flat Feet and Orthotics Discussion 46:10 - Dr. Emily's New Book: Sensory Sapiens Insights 48:20 - Benefits of Being Barefoot 49:55 - Disease Risks of Barefoot Walking 55:15 - Dosing Barefoot Training 57:30 - Naboso Footbed Features 60:47 - Kids' Foot Health 66:21 - Offense vs Defense in Foot Health 68:00 - Understanding ACL Tears 71:45 - Resources for ACL Recovery 74:00 - Finding Dr. Emily Sponsors This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Laird Superfood , Momentous , and LMNT .