Ep. 13 – Scott "Scooter" Metcalfe

Scott "Scooter" Metcalfe joins Dr. Jeffrey Jensen on a unique episode of Dean's Chat. Scooter is competing in the "Adaptic Surfing Professionals – World Championship Tour" in Hawaii, Costa Rica, and California.  After experiencing a life-changing traumatic injury in 2017, Scooter discusses the extended rehabilitation, the psychological challenges, and the mindset needed to overcome obstacles associated with limb loss. The resilience necessary to compete again at a high level is a challenge Scooter faces every day. Tune in for a story of perseverance and human triumph! He has established a Go Fund Me page – linked below – to help cover costs associated with the competitions – please donate if you can! In this bonus episode of Dean's Chat, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen interviews Scott "Scooter" Metcalfe, a park ranger and outdoor adventurer who is competing in the Adaptive Surfing Professionals World Championship Tour. The episode explores the community of adaptive surfing professionals, with a focus on the Hawaii adaptive surfing community's role in the movement. Scooter emphasizes the importance of an active and holistic lifestyle. Engaging in activities like surfing, hiking, standup paddleboarding, and fishing not only provides physical benefits but also has therapeutic and healing effects. For instance, surfing is considered a form of physical therapy by Hawaiians, known for its healing properties. Additionally, Scooter mentions practicing yoga, specifically Ashtanga and yoga Nidra, as part of their holistic lifestyle, emphasizing that yoga is accessible to all, just like surfing. Overall, the episode highlights the significance of an active and holistic lifestyle.  Another topic discussed in the episode is the benefits of meditation, particularly passage meditation, in calming the mind and improving listening skills. Scooter shares that his passion and energy sometimes make him dominant in conversations, but passage meditation serves as a template to calm down and become a better listener. Practicing passage meditation helps him quiet his mind, focus his attention, and be more present in conversations, enabling them to truly listen to others.  Furthermore, Scooter emphasizes the importance of building a supportive network or tribe for overall well-being. He suggests connecting with like-minded individuals and forming a support system. Dr. Jensen and Scooter talk about how overall well-being is not solely about physical health but also about surrounding oneself with positive and supportive individuals. This holistic approach encompasses the mental, emotional, and social aspects of one's life. https://gofund.me/b13e2fa4. https://adaptivesurfingprofessionals.com/upcoming-events/hawaiian-adaptive-surfing-championships/ Dean's Chat Website  Dean's Chat Episodes  Dean's Chat Blog Why Podiatric Medicine?  Become a Podiatric Physician