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 Host:  https://www.meredithforreal.com/  https://www.instagram.com/meredithforreal/ [email protected]://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal  https://www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovert  Sponsors: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/starterpacks/ https://www.historicpensacola.org/about-us/  00:00 — A crash that changes everything02:24 — Why incineration felt wrong04:26 — The taxidermy dead end05:15 — Dark humor as grief language06:07 — The ethical cannibalism question06:35 — An opportunity you’ll never get again07:00 — A chef, a freezer, and surreal logistics07:58 — A meal that felt like ceremony09:47 — Becoming part of the people who love you10:15 — Dark jokes before the first bite12:55 — No hesitation at the table14:42 — Ancient rituals and modern meaning15:45 — Growth through the unthinkable16:47 — Facing mortality head-on17:10 — Life keeps getting better18:40 — Was the dinner essential?19:32 — Connection as closure19:58 — Looking back with fondness20:22 — Final thoughts from Shiny Request to join my private Facebook Group, MFR Curious Insiders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAt3bpwJC/Follow me in all the places:https://www.meredithforreal.com/  https://www.instagram.com/the_curiousintrovert/ [email protected]://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal https://www.facebook.com/curiousintrovert