Meredith for Real: the curious introvert Ep. 327: He Ate His Own Foot!? Grief, Friendship & Foot Tacos [REMASTERED]
When the Redditor known as Incrediblyshinyshart lost part of his leg in a motorcycle accident & had to have it amputated, he made an unusual choice – to eat it. He shares his thoughts on mourning, cannibalism & why eating part of his own body was life-changing.
This episode originally aired July 4, 2022.
If you liked this episode, you’ll also like episode 234: FELON TO MILLION DOLLAR BUSINESS OWNER [REMASTERED]
Guest: https://www.reddit.com/user/incrediblyShinyShart
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00:00 — A crash that changes everything
02:24 — Why incineration felt wrong
04:26 — The taxidermy dead end
05:15 — Dark humor as grief language
06:07 — The ethical cannibalism question
06:35 — An opportunity you’ll never get again
07:00 — A chef, a freezer, and surreal logistics
07:58 — A meal that felt like ceremony
09:47 — Becoming part of the people who love you
10:15 — Dark jokes before the first bite
12:55 — No hesitation at the table
14:42 — Ancient rituals and modern meaning
15:45 — Growth through the unthinkable
16:47 — Facing mortality head-on
17:10 — Life keeps getting better
18:40 — Was the dinner essential?
19:32 — Connection as closure
19:58 — Looking back with fondness
20:22 — Final thoughts from Shiny
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