S1E24: Who is Chief Shoeless?
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We have the privilege of speaking with the one and only, Chief Shoeless!
Today we dive deep into the world of barefoot hiking and barefoot living. We chat with Chief Shoeless and if you haven't caught the hint from his name, he is one of the few people that chose to hike long distance trails barefoot. Not only that but live his daily life barefoot. We get hyperfocused on this subject, because well, quite simply it is fascinating!
We learn about what it means to wear shoes for less than 1% of daily life. Whether that is going to the bank, going to the gym, going shopping Chief Shoeless remains... shoeless. Of course being respectful to businesses and shops where they still would prefer shoes, he has learned to navigate his way around this life without any. Not only navigate through life but enjoy it because of the fact he is shoeless.
We walk through the progression of his entry into this world. We talk about the freedom and closeness being barefoot can provide to the Earth as well as himself.
We chat about how it connects him deeper into every moment. Feeling the connection with the ground that starts at his feet, and from this connection being present and aware throughout his entire body and mind.
We chat about marathons, we chat about meeting his wife in the middle of the Indian Ocean, we chat about walking barefoot through swamps, we chat about mental health, we chat about many of the emotions and feelings of living a life barefoot!
Truly a wonderful chat with Chief Shoeless, thanks again for sharing some of your story with us.
FAVORTIE QUOTES:
"It's priceless to me to be able to pass on to them what I have learned"
"Let me see the world in the navy, when I retire I can see the country"
To learn more about Chief Shoeless and get involved check out the link below:
Instagram & Facebook: @Chief_Shoeless
To support mental health:
Website: Hikeformentalhealth.org
To support hikers that support the Florida Trail:
To learn more about who we are click the link below:
Website: https://www.elevenskys.com/
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