About this episode
This week, Ste sits down with Rob Iron Shell, founder of The Grounded Athlete and Olympus Earthwear, to explore how reconnecting with the earth can restore balance in our modern world of noise and indoor living. From EMFs and stress to masculinity and creativity, their conversation reveals why the simplest medicine might be right beneath your feet.
They unpack:
What it actually means to be electrically grounded
How grounding transforms sleep, recovery, and nervous system health
Why sprinting and spirituality are the new biohacks
The art of making grounding shoes
This episode is for anyone feeling disconnected from their body, their energy, or the natural world, and is ready to reclaim their health.
Radical Health Radio is produced by Heart & Soil, founded by Dr. Paul Saladino, MD. Our mission is to help you reclaim your birthright to radical health through the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet.
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
03:00 - What Does It Mean to Be “Electrically Grounded”?
07:20 - The Hidden Dangers of EMFs
12:50 – 3 Ways Grounding Transforms the Body
15:30 - Grounding Studies: Anxiety, Stress, & Sleep
21:00 - Does Chris Williamson Just Need Nature?
24:30 - How to Ground Indoors (Even in an Apartment)
27:30 - How Long Should You Ground Every Day?
31:20 - Rob’s Athletic Upbringing on a Reservation
36:30 - Sprinting for Optimal Health
39:50 - Grounding for Recovery & Healing
42:50 - Inside Rob’s Training Routine
47:30 Modern Masculinity: Purpose & Spirituality
54:30 - Making Grounding Shoes and Living Creatively
1:04:00 Closing Thoughts
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