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.

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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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