This is StRest! In this conversation, Kerstin sits down with her favorite podiatrist—Dr. Nicholas Pagano, board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, QVC guest with Revitalign, and co-owner of Barking Dogs Foot and Ankle Care. Together, they explore how foot health is directly tied to stress, nervous system regulation, chronic pain, and even relationships and purpose.

Dr. Nick shares why plantar fasciitis, bunions, and poor footwear can imprison your movement—and why movement is medicine for resilience, joy, and longevity. He opens up about his own running background, knee surgery, and how yoga now keeps him mobile. From the link between gait and energy, to why the right shoes change everything, to his family’s health journey and his faith-first approach to medicine, this episode is both practical and deeply inspiring.

You’ll leave with clear takeaways: check your feet daily, wear supportive shoes, stretch and mobilize below the knee, and never underestimate the power of moving forward—literally and spiritually.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Why Foot Health Reflects Whole-Body Wellness

04:36 Foot Pain, Stress, and the Nervous System

08:10 Practical Pain Management at Home

12:26 Root Cause vs. Band-Aid Medicine

16:24 From QVC to Revitalign: Dr. Nick’s Story

19:06 Family Influence & Path to Podiatry

24:03 Living in Purpose Through Medicine & Family

28:24 From Running to Yoga: A New Chapter

30:29 Stretching & Below-the-Knee Health

34:32 Balancing Rest and Movement in Recovery

39:16 Gait, Posture & Energy Levels

43:01 The Power of Supportive Shoes

46:24 Genetics, Pregnancy & Foot Alignment

49:24 Big Threats: Diabetes, Obesity & Sedentary Living

56:27 High Heels, Sedentary Living & Cognitive Decline

59:22 Shoe Shopping Rules You Need to Know

1:01:53 Dr. Nick’s Non-Negotiables: Faith, Sleep, Family, Hydration

1:03:39 Closing: Listen to Your Feet

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