Hey Hydrate fam, meet Jeff Shub. Jeff is a former MD. You may know him as The Urban Barefoot. \U0001f9b6Jeff now lives nomadically helping individuals and communities expand possibilities by harnessing the innate wisdom and intelligence of our bodies, starting with the foundation\u2026our feet \U0001f9b6.
I enjoyed my conversation with Jeff because it reminded me how empowered we are when we take the time and listen to the intelligence of our bodies. Our bodies are speaking to us constantly through pain, discomfort, exhaustion etc. When we choose to listen \U0001f442\U0001f3fb instead of numb out, profound healing can take place.
Today we learn about the foundation of connecting with our bodies alignment by learning more about our feet and the crucial role they play in our health and well-being
With several years of experience in building businesses and consulting for some of the most progressive companies in the world, combined with a medical degree and profound passion for the human experience, Jeff navigates these uncertain times in a unique way.
The Urban Barefoot began as a case study into the applications of a barefoot mindset in a "normal" city environment. Ideally, we'd all live in the forest and run around with no shoes. That's just not a viable option for most.
The project has evolved farther than ever dreamed and taken some magically unexpected turns along the way.
What seemed like a physical body message has transformed into a realization that Barefoot Medicine is really about FEELING. It\u2019s about being present with the world, as it is.
It is a commitment to experimenting with new ways of interacting with the world to create a \u201cwinning happening\u201d dynamic so that we may hope to continue seeing humans exist in harmony with this planet.
When Jeff isn\u2019t holding space you can find him moving, meditating or learning about the human experience. His mantra is, \u201cto lead with giving and be open to receiving, and become one with everything and everyone on his journey\u201d.
Connect with Jeff @theurbanbarefoot
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Timestamps:
3:19 - Who is The Urban Barefoot? \U0001f9b6
10:29 - Why the foot is maybe one of the most important structures in the evolution of humans \U0001f52c
19:45 - One of the pathways to awakening is starting to feel again \U0001f463
23:33 - Conventional shoes are like wearing a blindfold \U0001f648, barefoot shoes are like wearing sunglasses \U0001f60e
28:02 - What message does The Urban Barefoot have for people? \U0001f48c
36:32 - This is WHY Jeff left medicine and started emotional healing \U0001f48a\U0001f49e
43:25 - Why are shoes not good for our feet? \u274c\U0001f45f
53:34 - How can we reconnect to the earth and be in devotion to it \U0001f30e\U0001f64f