Hi Sam, crazy post, and I love it!
First, I'm glad you had a fantastic time in the UK and that you moved into a cozy new home nearby.

The meridians ... A couple of days ago, I listened to an interview with Zach Bush (MD) in which he mentioned blocked meridians (especially female/male energy disbalance) due to wearing rings. It was the first time I heard about this, and it made me reflect upon it a lot.
The hanging off the back position is super beneficial after working at the laptop for a few hours. Hitting the gym twice a week is a must for me, so I get a lot done in those sessions: stretching calves, squats etc. The biggest impact on my "physicality" was incorporating some of the exercises the KneeOverToesGuy trains. It literally changed my life. No more knee pain and stronger legs. You can look him up here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKneesovertoesguy

After reading your post, I'll add the 'stretching of my feet' exercise (Lajin bench) to my practice. I'll use the wall for this one. Slick! Thank you for the insights.

Have an amazing weekend, Sam 🥰