Best Limb Difference Podcasts (2025)

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Born Different, Built Resilient: Jason A. Jones on Mindset, Disability & Purpose 26:09

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In this inspiring episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland sits down with Jason A. Jones—motivational speaker, author, and founder of Positive Pieces—for a powerful conversation about resilience, mindset, and growing up with a congenital hand difference. Mike and Jason share a unique connection: both were born with a difference in their righ…

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Scott Martin: Life After Losing Both Hands, Soccer, Resilience, and Play From Your Heart 28:58

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In this compelling episode of We’re Not Stumped, Mike Bolland sits down with Scott Martin, bilateral hand amputee, soccer coach, and author of Play From Your Heart. Scott shares his life-changing experience after a devastating infection in 1993 led to the loss of both hands and parts of his feet, and the emotional journey that followed—including de…

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What's Your Purpose? 11:34

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What's your purpose? This is something I need to work inside myself. With help from, my Therapist, Family & Friends.By Melissa

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Merry Christmas from We’re Not Stumped: A Message of Hope, Resilience, and Community 5:35

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This special Christmas episode of We’re Not Stumped is a heartfelt reflection from host Mike Bolland on resilience, community, and gratitude during the holiday season. Instead of an interview, Mike takes a few minutes to acknowledge the realities many people in the limb loss and disability community face during the holidays — from accessibility cha…

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Ep. 95: Medicine and the Maqasid al-Shariah - Aasim Padela 1:05:07

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Modern health care presents a number of dilemmas that Islamic jurisprudence must address. Can an approach rooted in the Maqasid, the objectives of Shariah, provide solutions in ways that classical fiqh cannot? If so, how are these objectives met in cases where the human interests conflict? Is the preservation of life more important than the preserv…

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A Compelling Disability Journey with Steven Vine | From Coma to Podcast Host 39:09

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In this compelling episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland sits down with Steven Vine to share an honest conversation about survival, disability, and rebuilding life after a catastrophic medical event. After a sudden aneurysm in 2016, Steven spent six months in a coma and woke up blind, a right above-knee amputee, living with an ostomy, and…

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Full Circle - Mark Watson 1:02:21

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On this episode of The AMP’D UP211 Podcast, host Rick Bontkowski; amputee, advocate, drummer, and storyteller, sits down with one of the most unexpectedly extraordinary people you’ll ever meet: Mark Watson. Mark isn’t a celebrity. He isn’t a decorated athlete. He isn’t a world-traveling motivational speaker. He’s an everyday guy who survived a life…

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TAA 055: Meet Sydney Marshburn and enjoy her end of the year reflections about living with a disability 17:58

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For more information, visit The Active Amputee. The music - as always - is Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/33345 Ft: Morusque, Jeris, CSoul, Alex Beroza To learn more about The Active Amputee, check out the fol…

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Share Your Story: Guest-Host a 10–15 Minute Episode of We’re Not Stumped 17:03

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⭐ Topic #1: Are you thinking about starting your own podcast but not sure where to begin? So many people reach out asking how to get started. And while podcasting isn’t terribly difficult, those first few episodes can feel time-consuming and a bit overwhelming. Here’s an easier way to try it out: 👉 Come guest-host a solo episode of We’re Not Stumpe…

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War Survivor to beautiful life: Belma Islamovic’s Incredible Bilateral Upper Limb Amputee Journey 20:33

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In this inspiring episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland welcomes Belma Islamovic, a double above-elbow amputee, community advocate, and proud member of the Dallas Amputee Network. Mike and Belma first met at Empower Fest in Arizona, and today she shares her remarkable story of survival, resilience, and hope. Belma recounts: • Surviving a …

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Denied but Determined: Marc Fishman’s Battle for Disability Rights in Family Court 46:01

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In this eye-opening episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland sits down with civil rights advocate Marc Fishman, a disabled father from New York who has spent years fighting for basic ADA accommodations in family court. After surviving a traumatic brain injury and other life-altering injuries from a severe car accident, Marc found himself nav…

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SIO499: Trump Is Weaponizing Government Against Political Enemies. Nick Fish, President of American Atheists, on How to Be Prepared 1:09:36

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In late September, shortly after declaring antifa a "domestic terrorist", Trump issued a memorandum directing the IRS to investigate tax-exempt organizations that could be "directly or indirectly financing political violence or domestic terrorism" and nonprofit organizations reasonably felt concerned of being targeted. A couple of weeks later, Lydi…

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Breaking the Mold - Viktoria Modesta 1:06:31

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She didn’t just rewrite the rules, she built an entirely new playbook. Viktoria Modesta, the world’s first amputee pop star and one of the most iconic creative forces in modern culture, sits down with Rick Bontkowski for a rare, revealing conversation. From medical trauma to global stages… From silence to self-invention… From prosthetic necessity t…

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SIO498: The Science of Hallucinations, Ear-worms, and Phantom Limbs 1:09:06

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Dr. Jenessa Seymour is on to teach us more about the brain! What do hallucinations, ear-worms, and phantom limbs have in common? And is "hallucinating" really a good term for what AI does when it makes something up?

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Rolling in Grace: Brooke Brown on Faith, Writing, and Resilience 27:34

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Welcome back to We’re Not Stumped! Today, I’m honored to sit down once again with Brooke Brown — an “ink weaver of life, faith, and fiction,” an honors graduate of ASU’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism, Ms. Wheelchair Arizona 2022, and founder of Brooke’s Butterfly Touch, a ministry that helps individuals discover the power and purpose of thei…

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Purification Of The Soul Ep. 19: The Hearts and Limbs in Salah - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui 54:17

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In this episode, we delve into the intimate connection between the heart's sincerity and the physical form of worship. Discover the significance of spiritual guidance and how a profound Hadith reveals the intrinsic link between internal conviction and external expression in prayer.CHAPTERS:0:00 - Introduction1:39 - Presence in Dua Significance5:51 …

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From Survival to Empowerment: Caitlin Conner on Building a Global Hub for Disability Resources 50:16

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In this must-hear episode of We’re Not Stumped, Mike Bolland chats with Caitlin Conner about turning challenges into impact. Caitlin, founder of Be More Adaptive, explores her mission to create a global hub for disability resources. Caitlin shares her remarkable journey — from surviving a life-changing motorcycle accident while pregnant to becoming…

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From Prosthetics to Purpose - Jason Dickens 1:06:41

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What if a retired prosthetic could be more than a memory? What if it could become a knife that honors a veteran’s story… or fund a child’s new leg… or even help an amputee climb a 14,000-foot mountain? In this inspiring episode, Rick Bontkowski sits down with Jason Dickens, founder of ReDefined Prosthetics, a nonprofit redefining what it means to g…

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TAA 054: Meet Juliette Janssen, coffee-loving mom, skydiver, paraclimber 32:20

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TAA 054: Meet Juliette Janssen, coffee-loving mom, skydiver, paraclimber Today I am talking with Juliette Janssen from the Netherlands. After a surgery went horribly wrong, Juliette opted for an amputation to get back to an active lifestyle. Less than a year later, she is more active than ever before. Climbing, cross fitting, skydiving while also b…

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How a Mom’s Love Created Caroline’s Cart - A Shopping Cart Changing Retail Accessibility 32:55

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When Drew Ann Long, a stay-at-home mom from Birmingham, Alabama, realized there were no shopping carts designed for her daughter Caroline — who has Rett syndrome and cannot walk or talk — she took matters into her own hands. With no design or manufacturing experience, Drew set out to create Caroline’s Cart, a life-changing adaptive shopping cart fo…

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SIO497: The Mamdani Machine Exposed! Part 2 1:13:32

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Part 2 of Asra Nomani's insanely terrible Fox News article. Make sure you listened to part 1! This is big, folks. Think Watergate combined with Deflate-gate combined with Christina Applegate combined with the Bowling Green Massacre. THAT's how big of a scandal this is. You thought Zohran Mamdani was just an innocent 34 year old assemblyman who rose…

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Josh Green’s Above-Knee Amputee Journey: Advocacy, Confidence & Community Support 35:45

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In this powerful episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland sits down with Josh Green, an above-knee amputee, patient advocate, and founder of the Northeast Ohio Amputee Support Group. Josh lost his leg at just 4 years old and has since turned his life experiences into a mission to uplift and educate others in the limb loss community. Josh ope…

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SIO496: Asra Nomani Has EXPOSED the Mamdani Machine! 49:28

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Part 1. This is big, folks. Think Watergate combined with Deflate-gate combined with Christina Applegate combined with the Bowling Green Massacre. THAT's how big of a scandal this is. You thought Zohran Mamdani was just an innocent 34 year old assemblyman who rose to stardom by being an incredibly good candidate and relentless campaigning an econom…

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Color the World Orange Day 2025 6:38

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Color the World Orange Day 2025 is TODAY, Monday 11/03. It is always the first Monday of the month. It is to help to raise awareness for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and involves people wearing orange, lighting landmarks orange, and sharing information on social media. Do you have your Orange on?…

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Think Positive Thoughts: How to Have and Focus on Positive Thinking for Better Mental Health, Reduced Stress, and a More Fulfilling Life from DrReleford.com 9:27

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This is an audio blog of the following url: https://www.drreleford.com/think-positive-thoughts-how-to-have-and-focus-on-positive-thinking In this episode, we explore the principles shared in “What Is Emotional Health? Definition, Meaning, & Real Examples” — a comprehensive guide by Dr. Bill Releford that breaks down what emotional health really mea…

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What Is Emotional Health? Complete Guide to the Definition, Meaning, and Real Examples of Emotional Well-Being for Better Mental Wellness from DrReleford.com 8:10

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This is an audio blog of the following url: https://www.drreleford.com/what-is-emotional-health-definition-meaning-and-examples In this episode, we dive into the insightful guide from Dr. Bill Releford titled “What Is Emotional Health? Definition, Meaning & Real Examples” — exploring what emotional health truly means, why it’s foundational to our o…

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Essential Tips on Healthy Eating Habits to Lose Weight Naturally and Permanently: Dr. Releford's Science-Based Approach to Lasting Results 7:10

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This is an audio blog of the following url: https://www.drreleford.com/tips-on-healthy-eating-habits-to-lose-weight-narurally-and-permanently In this episode, we dive into the insightful guide from Dr. Bill Releford titled “Essential Tips on Healthy Eating Habits to Lose Weight Naturally and Permanently”, exploring how habit-based nutrition, mindfu…

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SIO495: Can AI Chatbots Make You Delusional? A Psychologist Explains 58:15

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Stormy Decisis AKA Dr. Alan Smerbeck is back! With multiple stories in the news of AI Chatbots potentially driving people to delusion or psychosis, Stormy wanted to explain to us what's going on and what the actual differences are between psychosis, delusions, schizophrenia, and more. Visit Stormy's amazing project, sharebannedbooks.com!…

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Why Dressing Well Matters in the Limb Loss and Disability Community | We’re Not Stumped Podcast 4:58

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In this solo episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland — born without his right hand — shares a powerful message about why he feels dressing well matters for the limb loss and disability community. This isn’t about vanity — it’s about confidence, self-respect, and advocacy. Mike explains how personal style can change the way we feel about our…

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Peripheral Artery Disease: The Hidden Condition That Can Lead to Amputation | Kym McNicholas 49:46

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Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) affects millions worldwide — yet most people don’t recognize the warning signs until it’s too late. In this powerful episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland welcomes Emmy Award-winning journalist and Global PAD Association co-founder Kym McNicholas to explain what PAD is, how it causes poor circulation, and w…

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Ep. 94: Maristans and Islamic Psychology: Reviving A Groundbreaking Legacy - Rania Awaad 1:02:41

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Dr. Rania Awaad joins the ImanWire Podcast to discuss mental health and the history of the Maristans throughout the Muslim world. Ahead of their time, these institutions of healing provided an integrated system of care treating the mind, body and soul. Rooted in the foundations of the religion itself, their innovative approach provide a model for r…

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SIO494: Autism and ADHD, Part 2 48:58

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***This is a two-parter. Listen to part 1! Previously, the leading theory was that kids with autism and/or ADHD had mental health struggles due to emotional regulation issues or other direct elements of their neurodivergence. But what if it's actually that they have to deal with more stressors than the other kids? Dr. Jenessa Seymour, fellow haver …