Best Limb Difference Podcasts (2025)

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Dhruv Agrawal | CEO, Aether Biomedical | 3D Printing, Bionic Limbs, & Entrepreneurial Lessons Learned 29:45

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Dhruv Agrawal is CEO and president of Aether Biomedical. Discover Dhruv's unique journey from studying medicine in New Delhi to creating life-changing bionic limbs. Under his leadership, Aether Biomedical has achieved significant milestones, including CE certification and FDA registration for its Zeus V1 bionic limb. Dhruv shares his personal story…

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We Talk Limb Differences 51:45

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We talk limb differences Madeleine Stewart Disability advocate and award-winning comedian Madeleine Stewart charms audiences everywhere with a sweet demeanour, veiling razor-sharp wit. With over a decade of experience in standup comedy, you may have seen Madeleine perform with the likes of Adam Hills, Rove McManus, & Reuben Kaye. Creator of the vir…

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Speaking out 22:59

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Communication is a human right - but what happens when someone can’t speak for themselves? Sean Allsop struggled to talk until he was eight years old, when he began to speak thanks to years of speech therapy. He explores the technologies and innovations helping people around the world who struggle to communicate. We meet Richard Cave, National Advi…

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It Was A Long, But Super Fun Trip 28:35

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I did this recording shortly after I got home. Body and Mind is still out of it. Sooooo of course it takes two weeks to publish. I am still trying to get focused. But it just isn't happening. I want to be out of this "punishment" so badly. I have to be ready, because in less of two weeks I am going to go see my Beautiful Girlie! :) <3 :)…

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Safer streets in Cairo 23:00

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What if reimagining how cities are designed could make women safer? In Cairo, sexual harassment and violence against women on the streets has been endemic. Women don't feel safe enough to walk or take public transport. A pioneering programme called Safer Cities, is hoping to find the solution through radical urban redesigns, women friendly spaces a…

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My Superpower is Being “Too Much”: Moonchild Sanelly 43:23

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Singer, songwriter, and fashion designer Moonchild Sanelly has reclaimed the label “overbearing” as a badge of honor. When mentors told her she was too much, she refused to shrink, proving instead the power that is creative expression unrestricted by boxes or rules. Moonchild’s music is her medicine, and her style, sound, and story are declarations…

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Firefighter. Amputee. History Maker - Michael Laughlin 48:28

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What does it take to return to one of the most physically demanding jobs on earth, after losing your leg? In this unforgettable episode of The AMP’D UP211 Podcast, host Rick Bontkowski sits down with Michael Laughlin, Canada’s first amputee firefighter, whose story is as courageous as the job he’s reclaimed. After a devastating motorcycle accident …

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How seaweed is surprisingly useful 23:17

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From powering cars to feeding farm animals, how using seaweed more can help the planet. We hear how a local business in Barbados is using sargassum seaweed to power cars, providing an eco-friendly alternative for islanders and potentially helping to clear the beaches of smelly seaweed. Also we visit the European company aiming to replace single-use…

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Nidhi Oberoi | Business Leader, Terumo Medical Corporation | Women's Health Advocacy, Empowering Teams, & Leading Innovation 26:31

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Nidhi Oberoi is a dedicated medtech executive with over 17 years of experience and currently serves as Business Leader, Imaging Franchise at Terumo Medical Corporation. She discusses her journey from India to the heart of the medtech industry, her impactful work on innovative heart valve treatments while at Medtronic, and her advocacy for women's h…

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Being better citizens 23:23

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Citizenship is a kind of social contract that exists in democracies. To function effectively, members of society need to feel like they can engage with and improve their communities. We take a look at two projects helping people do just that in Portugal. We explore a scheme that has helped 30,000 teenagers team up with politicians to transform thei…

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Rejecting the Hetero Blueprint Was My Gateway to the Good Life: Lava La Rue 57:59

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Musician and director Lava La Rue opts out of any system that seeks to control them. From embracing their queerness in the face of a traditional Christian background to rejecting the idea of a 9 to 5, they take accountability for their choices, which has aligned them with their truth and set them free. Tune in now to learn why having the bravery to…

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We Talk Chronic Illness 44:03

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We talk chronic illness with Bloom Davis. Bloom is an outdoor educator, facilitator, and artist with a passion for creating inclusive spaces that empower individuals and communities. As someone living with chronic health conditions, Bloom is dedicated to supporting others to get outdoors in ways that are accessible and meaningful. With experience a…

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The Comeback Kid - Parker Byrd 51:46

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In this powerful episode of The AMP’D UP211 Podcast, host Rick Bontkowski sits down with Parker Byrd, a standout athlete, college baseball player, and the first NCAA Division I player to compete with a prosthetic leg. After a life-altering boating accident took his leg, Parker defied every odd and returned to the field with more grit and heart than…

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Saving mothers and babies 23:17

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In 2017, Spanish engineer Pablo Bergasa began an unusual hobby: to design a new incubator for use in African hospitals. Eight years on, he has sent 200 of his machines around the world, and he estimates they have saved the lives of 5,000 babies. Pablo’s incubator costs a small proportion of the price of a regular machine and can run on a battery an…

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From Discipline to Transformation: Micah Scott Curley on Fitness, Mindset, and Living with Purpose 45:20

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In this episode of The Scott Allen Curley Show, fitness coach and mindset mentor Micah Scott Curley shares how he turned personal discipline into a powerful life mission. From overcoming setbacks to building a brand rooted in strength, resilience, and purpose, Micah reveals: ✅ How fitness transformed his confidence and mindset ✅ The daily habits th…

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Jessica Richter | Medtech Executive & Board Member, MedtechWOMEN | The Impact of Industry Networking & Mentorship 35:54

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Jessica Richter is a medtech executive and a board member with MedtechWOMEN. Jessica shares her inspiring journey from B2B sales to becoming a leader in the medtech industry, including overseeing a wide range of vital functions such as clinical trial strategy, regulatory affairs, and market access. Jessica provides insightful advice on overcoming c…

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We Talk Narcolepsy 38:16

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We talk narcolepsy with Kathryn Dunn. Kathryn Dunn has been learning and teaching improv in and around New York for decades. She's studied at renowned New York theaters The People’s Improv Theater (PIT), Upright Citizen’s Brigade (UCB), and The Magnet. She has extensive training in various techniques for long form Improv, short form improv, musical…

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Cutting food waste 23:24

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Food waste is one of the biggest environmental and economic challenges we face — and much of it happens long before the food reaches our plates. In this episode, we meet the people working to tackle the problem in different ways. We hear about the smart sensors which could help cut down waste by measuring when food has actually gone bad rather than…

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How Adversity Gave Me My Voice: Intersex “Ponyboi” Filmmaker River Gallo 58:24

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Intersex filmmaker and actor River Gallo debuted their first feature-length film “Ponyboi” on June 27th, turning their “otherness” into their power. Coming of age in an antiquated world that tried to erase them by deeming their intersex variant medically and socially “faulty,” River discovered the truth of their wholeness through the joy of self-ex…

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We Talk Blindness 48:05

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We talk blindness with Dustin D'Addato. Dustin is an Emmy Award winning writer, director, producer and performer based in New York City. Despite being legally blind he's been involved in some of the largest events in television and streaming history. Follow Dustin at @ddaddato on Instagram Show transcript bit.ly/3UKUymI…

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The traffic lights tackling poverty 23:17

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Despite a lot of progress in the last few decades, more than a billion people still live in acute poverty, according to the UN. Many don’t have access to basic needs like food, water, shelter and clothing. We look at an innovative project in Paraguay where people identify their own needs using a traffic light system and are then linked up with busi…

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The Relentless Climb Back - Tom Jalinski 1:00:17

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What does it take to stare down adversity and keep climbing, literally? In this episode of The AMP’D UP211 Podcast, host and creator Rick Bontkowski sits down with Tom Jalinski, a bilateral below-the-knee amputee who refused to let limb loss define his limits. Tom takes us deep into the mental and physical grind of becoming an endurance hiker post-…

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Ryan Phelan | Partner & Patent Attorney, Marshall Gerstein | Navigating IP Law & AI Impact in MedTech Innovation 23:59

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Ryan Phelan is a partner and patent attorney at Marshall Gerstein. He discusses his journey from a background in computer science and fintech to becoming a prominent IP attorney serving clients in the MedTech industry and beyond. He shares insights on the importance of protecting intellectual property, especially for startups, and the burgeoning ro…

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We Talk Breast Cancer 47:11

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We talk breast cancer with Lauren Stripling. Lauren grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, where she was that girl who played the harp at your cousin's wedding. Colder climes called, and she got her B.A. in English from Yale before pursuing a Master's in Education while teaching English in the Bronx. She taught creative writing to thousands of students over…

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What to do with stray animals 23:23

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How the numbers of stray dogs - and feral pigeons - can be kept down kindly in urban areas. From street dogs to feral pigeons, many towns and cities are having to deal with exploding bird and animal populations which can pose risks to health and safety. This week we take a look at ways we can control numbers in an effective and humane way. We visit…

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Hot, Wise, and Free in her 70s: Creator of “The Vagina Monologues” V (Formerly Eve Ensler) 1:18:49

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V (formerly Eve Ensler), rebellious flower child and author of “The Vagina Monologues”, DEMANDS liberation. In a world that once tried to destroy her, surviving family sexual abuse as a child, she claims life, committed to feeling the depths of pain and the heights of joy. V defends humanity in the face of fascism, from protesting nude in her 20s t…

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We Talk Deafness 46:09

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We talk Deafness with Adam Pottle. Adam is a Deaf writer whose works span multiple genres. His books include the prairie gothic novel Apparitions, the dark fantasy musical The Black Drum, and the historical suspense novel The Bus. He was the 2021-22 writer in residence at Sheridan College and was a 2022 Warner Bros Discovery Access screenwriting fe…

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Making hospitals kinder for kids 23:20

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Being in hospital can be frightening and lonely for children — but playful ideas are helping make the experience a little easier. In Scotland, professionally trained clowns are visiting paediatric wards to bring joy and distraction, while in the US, immersive video games are helping young patients come to terms with illness and long stays. We meet …

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Strength Beyond the Scale - Mark Ksobiech 48:18

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What happens when determination outweighs despair? In this powerful episode of The AMP’D UP211 Podcast, host Rick Bontkowski sits down with Mark Ksobiech, an amputee who lost over 250 pounds and reclaimed his life in the face of overwhelming challenges. Mark opens up about the emotional and physical transformation that reshaped his identity, his he…

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TAA 053: Meet Desirée Vila Bargiela, Paralympic athlete 31:54

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TAA 053: Meet Desirée Vila Bargiela, Paralympic athlete Today with me in the interview is Desirée Vila Bargiela. Desirée lost her leg after a training as an acrobatic gymnast. After her recovery, she started a new career and is now an accomplished Paralympic athlete. To learn more about Desirée, visit her Instagram profile, on TikTok, or on LinkedI…

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Flying & Disability 20:58

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Flying & Disability, not an easy task at ALL!!! Don't wait till the last minute and if they say it shouldn't be a problem. Talk to someone else. Shouldn't be is not a firm yes! Because who knew my "airline approved" travel wheelchair would be such an issue. Picture courtesy of https://www.mellbella.com/wp/…

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Maria Artunduaga | Founder & CEO, Samay | Innovating COPD Detection, Leading with Legacy, & Perseverance 40:46

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Maria Artunduaga is the founder & CEO of Samay, the winner of the 2024 MedTech Innovator accelerator, as well as a groundbreaking physician, scientist, and inventor. Maria discusses her inspiring journey from a small town in Columbia to leading a top MedTech company in the US. After pivoting away from plastic surgery training, she channeled her eff…

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Sonja Washington: From Limb Differences to Limitless Purpose 41:52

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In Episode 7 of The Scott Allen Curley Show, we meet Sonja Washington—a woman born with unique physical differences who never let them define her. From growing up with "limb differences" to becoming a devoted mother, faith-driven speaker, and senior supervisor at Ally Bank, Sonja’s story is one of divine purpose, personal empowerment, and relentles…

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We Talk Stroke 37:30

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We talk stroke with Sean Chang. Sean is a Brooklyn-based performer and writer originally from California. He is a young stroke survivor, having had a stroke when he was 22, that resulted in invisible disabilities, right sided weakness, and tremors. He started comedy as a way to find joy and make others laugh, and it’s helped him better understand h…

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Making life easier for older people 23:13

2M ago23:13

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Barcelona in Spain is famous for its beautiful streets, lined with tall apartment buildings. But the architecture is a problem for many people who have lived for years in upstairs apartments but who now find the stairs unmanageable. In 2008, a survey found that in one district there were 300 people who could not leave their homes alone. A group of …

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Everything You’ve Been Told Is a Lie: Barry Brandon 1:13:21

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Queer, creative powerhouse Barry Brandon found his way back to his heel-wearing, unshackled childhood self by embracing a radical truth: everything he’d been told was a lie. After surviving multiple heart surgeries before his mid twenties, Barry realized early on that he couldn’t live his life “safe,” watered-down, or stuck behind a desk. Instead h…

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We Talk Stomach Cancer 45:26

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We talk stomach cancer with Madelein Murphy. With over a decade of experience and a dynamic stage presence, Madelein Murphy has conquered comedy stages around the globe. From headlining at prestigious colleges and comedy clubs to entertaining audiences on cruise ships, Madelein's hilarious performances have garnered international acclaim. Her debut…

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Shipping containers fixing the world 23:26

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Shipping containers are a staple of global trade, helping in the transport of all sorts of goods by sea across the world. But their relatively cheap cost and sturdy structure lends them to many other purposes. In this episode we look at a start-up business in the UK that uses shipping containers to store carbon captured from the air in the producti…

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month 12:08

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. My mental health has hit me hard these past few months. I have been to way to many funerals and three were by suicide. Please if you are needing to talk to someone please reach out. You can always call the Suicide Hotline at 988.By Melissa

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Dr. Shalabh Gupta | CEO, Unicycive | Transforming Kidney Disease Treatment, Frameworks for Prioritization, & Leadership in MedTech 49:34

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Dr. Shalabh Gupta, founder and CEO of Unicycive Therapeutics, shares his inspiring journey from practicing medicine to leading groundbreaking innovations in kidney disease treatment. Dr. Gupta discusses his comprehensive framework for identifying and developing medical solutions, his vision for Unicycive's future, and the importance of focus and ex…

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Limb Preservation Foundation - Hope Beyond Limits 2025 - PART 2 1:10:17

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Part 2 of this special live series brings you straight to the heart of the 2025 Limb Preservation Foundation Symposium, where leaders in medicine, technology, advocacy, and lived experience come together to reshape the future of limb care. Hosted and created by Rick Bontkowski, The AMP’D UP211 Podcast continues its mission to amplify voices from th…

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A Rockstar With a Limb-Difference: Victoria Canal 1:00:26

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Singer-songwriter Victoria Canal was born with one arm – but that never stopped her from stepping into the spotlight. Victoria challenges assumptions and questions celebrity culture, embodying the liberating belief that your body doesn’t define how you move through the world. Embracing her limb-difference, position in the public eye, and recovery f…

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We Talk Spina Bifida 57:02

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We talk Spina Bifida with Jack Freeman. Jack was born with spina bifida, a neurological birth defect, and walks with a leg brace. This past year he’s been touring a solo show called Embrace Me about dating with a disability. He’s performed at the Edinburgh Fringe, IndyFringe, as well as theaters around the country. Jack has also played LaughFest, P…

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Malawi's waste warriors 23:18

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What do you do with your waste if you live somewhere that doesn’t have the infrastructure to deal with it? Turns out there are some really simple solutions. Presenter Myra Anubi is in Malawi where she meets the cafe owner in the capital Lilongwe who has set up a recycling hub as well as the women making valuable compost from food scraps and animal …