In this episode, Kevin interviews Harley Owens, a Bigfoot researcher who shares his transformative journey from skepticism to belief after a life-changing encounter in the woods. Harley discusses his experiences in the field, the ridicule he faced from friends and family, and the spiritual aspects of his research. He also touches on the nature of cryptids like Bigfoot and Dogman, the impact of his speaking engagements, and the fulfillment he finds in sharing his story with others. takeaways Harley Owens had a life-changing encounter with Bigfoot that transformed his beliefs. He stopped hunting and fishing for three years after his encounter. The experiences in the field have been both thrilling and terrifying for Harley. Skepticism can turn into belief through personal experiences. Childhood encounters with cryptids shaped Harley's views on the supernatural. The spiritual aspect of research is significant for Harley. Harley faced ridicule from friends and family after sharing his experiences. He finds fulfillment in speaking engagements and connecting with the community. The nature of Bigfoot and Dogman is complex and often intertwined with spiritual elements. Harley emphasizes the importance of sharing stories to support others who have had similar experiences. wheretheweirdonesarepodcast.com Sponsored by Flavors of the Forest: flavorsforest.com wildbeautyproducts.com https://www.youtube.com/@HarleyTheBigfootResearcher/videos
