What if the secret to deeper intimacy, greater pleasure, and feeling truly alive begins with reconnecting to our senses?

In this episode of Root to Rise, Dr. Emily Splichal sits down with renowned intimacy and pleasure expert Susan Bratton to explore the powerful intersection of sensory embodiment, sexuality, self-awareness, and human connection.

We live in a world that encourages us to think, analyze, and perform. But have we become so disconnected from our bodies that we've forgotten how to truly feel?

Together, Emily and Susan explore how sensory awareness shapes our experience of pleasure, how presence transforms intimacy, and why reconnecting with our bodies can unlock greater confidence, empowerment, and connection.

From the importance of touch and communicating our desires to embracing pleasure as we age, this conversation invites us to look at sexuality not simply as a physical act, but as an expression of our sensory intelligence.

Because feeling alive isn't just about movement, health, or longevity. It's also about our capacity to experience pleasure, connect deeply, and fully inhabit our bodies.

To learn more about Susan Bratton and to discover her extensive publication library please visit

https://susanbratton.com/

What if the secret to feeling more energized, resilient, and alive begins deep within our cells?

Every movement we make, every thought we think, and every biological process that sustains us depends on cellular energy. At the center of this remarkable system are our mitochondria, the cellular structures responsible for producing much of the ATP that powers life.

In this episode of Root to Rise, Dr. Emily Splichal sits down with Dr. Jin-Xiong She to explore the fascinating science of cellular energy, mitochondrial function, and NAD+, an essential coenzyme involved in energy metabolism, cellular repair, and healthy aging.

Together, they explore how our cells generate energy, why mitochondrial health matters, how NAD+ participates in critical biological pathways, and what emerging research suggests about supporting cellular function as we age.

In this episode, we explore:

1. Why mitochondria are essential for energy, movement, and vitality.
2. The relationship between NAD+, ATP production, and cellular metabolism.
3. How aging and metabolic stress can influence mitochondrial function.
4. The emerging science of NAD+ supplementation and its potential benefits and limitations.
5. The connection between cellular energy, physical performance, recovery, and longevity.
6. Lifestyle strategies that may support mitochondrial health.

Because feeling alive isn't just about how we move through the world. It's also about the extraordinary energy systems working within us every second of every day.

Your energy starts at the cellular level.

To learn more about Dr She and Jinfinity https://jinfiniti.com/

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Every scar has a story. What might yours reveal about how you move and feel?

In this episode of Root to Rise, Dr. Emily Splichal welcomes Cyndi George, an international instructor in McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release, to explore scars beyond their surface appearance.

Together, they discuss how scar tissue can affect local sensation and mobility, why a scar may deserve attention long after the skin has healed, and what a gentle approach to scar work involves. They also explore the personal experiences scars can carry and the importance of feeling comfortable reconnecting with these areas of the body.

A conversation about curiosity, body awareness, and listening to the language of scars.

To learn more about Cyndi George & Scar Release please visit https://www.mcloughlin-scar-release.com/

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