Dr. Courtney Conley is a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine with a background in kinesiology and human biology, and the founder of Gait Happens. She is a leading expert in foot health and human movement, working with everyone from everyday individuals to professional athletes, including consulting for multiple major league teams. Through her work, she helps people move better, reduce pain, and build a foundation for long-term physical and mental health.

Today on the show we discuss: how movement can become the one thing that saves your life when everything else is falling apart, the connection between addiction, anxiety and the need to stay in motion, why walking is one of the most overlooked tools for mental health and longevity, how small daily habits like micro walks can pull you out of your darkest moments, the hidden link between foot health, pain and overall well-being, and how hitting rock bottom can become the foundation for resilience, purpose and a completely new life and much more.

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