Healthy Feet, Healthy Kids: Dr. Michael J. Levi's Essential Advice for Parents

On this episode of The Hamilton Review Podcast, Dr. Bob Hamilton welcomes renowned podiatrist Dr. Michael J. Levi for an engaging conversation about one of the most overlooked aspects of children's health - their feet. Drawing on nearly four decades of experience, Dr. Levi shares a handful of practical, evidence-based recommendations every parent can use to maximize the health and development of their children's feet, helping to prevent common problems and support lifelong mobility.  Dr. Levi also reflects on his inspiring journey into podiatric medicine, sharing the experiences, mentors, and dedication that led him to become one of Southern California's most respected podiatrists. With more than 37 years in practice, he serves as Chief of the Podiatric Surgical Section at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica and is the team podiatrist for the Los Angeles Clippers, the UCLA Men's Tennis Team, the Santa Monica Track Club, LMU Athletics and the Los Angeles Ballet Company. An accomplished endurance athlete himself, Dr. Levi has completed numerous Half Ironman triathlons, giving him a unique perspective on the physical demands placed on the feet and the importance of injury prevention, proper footwear, and long-term foot health for athletes and non-athletes alike. Dr. Levi's passion for giving back through more than 25 years of volunteer service at the Venice Family Clinic, where he was honored with the California Humanitarian Award by the California Podiatric Medical Association. Dr. Levi also discusses his heartfelt book, Wednesdays With Wooden: A Doctor's House Calls and His Unique Bond with a Legendary Coach, which chronicles the meaningful relationship he developed with legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden and the life lessons that emerged from their time together. Whether you're raising young children, coaching young athletes, or simply interested in keeping your family active and healthy, this episode is filled with expert guidance, inspiring stories, and practical takeaways to help your children build a strong foundation, from the ground up. How to contact Dr. Michael Levi: https://www.yelp.com/biz/michael-j-levi-dpm-santa-monica?ylpcid=dd115aca3c8a4d8d80f77de3fe351be997747047   How to contact Dr. Bob: Dr. Bob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChztMVtPCLJkiXvv7H5tpDQ Dr. Bob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drroberthamilton/ Dr. Bob on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bob.hamilton.1656 Dr. Bob's Seven Secrets Of The Newborn website: https://7secretsofthenewborn.com/ Dr. Bob's website: https://roberthamiltonmd.com/ Pacific Ocean Pediatrics: http://www.pacificoceanpediatrics.com/