The AMP'D UP211 Podcast is proud to feature extraordinary individuals in the Limb Loss Community. Our Video Podcast episodes feature athletes, celebrities, public speakers, practitioners, and innovators in the world of prosthetics.
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We're Not Stumped - Centering on life stories of the Limb Loss / Amputee and Disabled Communities
Mike Bolland
We’re not stumped. Not by limb loss. Not by fear. Not by anything life throws our way. We’re Not Stumped is more than just a podcast—it's a platform dedicated to celebrating resilience, inclusion, and the indomitable human spirit. Hosted by Mike Bolland, a one-handed cancer survivor and the first person with limb loss to compete on the PBA tour, the podcast delves into the real-life stories of individuals who have turned adversity into strength. Launched in 2022 after Mike retired from a suc ...
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Bjoern Eser from The Active Amputee blog provides all the information you need to live an active and rewarding life as an amputee. He invites you on a journey to explore the endless possibilities people with a limb difference have to try out new activities, constantly pushing the boundaries and extending their comfort zone. In monthly interviews, Bjoern talks to other amputees, sharing their inspirational and encouraging stories. He chats with people from the industry, learning about new and ...
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Welcome to the official free Podcast site from SAGE Publications for Clinical Medicine & Research. SAGE is a leading international publisher of journals, books, and electronic media for academic, educational, and professional markets with principal offices in Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, and Singapore.
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This podcast is for people with Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS), their caregivers, and allies. It's a space to offer awareness, information, support and hope. CBS is a condition that causes visual hallucinations in people who are blind or visually impaired. Host Shaimond Foye and occasional co-hosts interview people with CBS, their caregivers, ambassadors, PhDs, and medical professionals. We also explore broader topics relevant to the visually impaired community, providing helpful information ...
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This podcast's purpose is to bring together the field of neuroprosthetics / brain machine interfaces / brain implants in an understandable conversation about the current topics and breakthroughs. We hope to complement scientific papers on new neural research in an easy, digestable way. Innovators and professionals can share thoughts or ideas to facilitate 'idea sex' to make the field of brain implants a smaller and more personal space.
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Award-winning comedy sci-fi series about the intertwining lives of a ragtag bunch of dreampunks in a futuristic cyberpunk hellhole NYC; from Kevin Berrey. Season 2 is live. New episodes Blursdays! It's free to👂 but not to make. Get extra rizz as a member, plus bonus audio tales like these every fortnight: https://www.patreon.com/hellgatecity 📄, 📧, 📀: hellgatecity.com Chat with the gang on Discord⁉️
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Two scientists from opposite ends of the Earth speak with researchers around the world to break down their fascinating work in polymer science, chemistry, material science, and engineering. Join Dr. Alicia Botes and Jacob Schekman as they break down exciting discoveries on the Polymer Science Podcast! Questions or comments? Contact us at [email protected]
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JHVS: The Aortic Magna Ease Bioprosthesis: Exploring Hemodynamic Performance Across Sexes and Prosthesis Sizes
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Amputee Coalition Shake-Up: What Does the CEO’s Resignation Really Mean?
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15:15The Amputee Coalition is undergoing another major transition with the resignation of President & CEO Cass Isidro, who announced her last day will be August 22nd. In her farewell message, Isidro stated that her work had been about “restoring the Amputee Coalition to its original purpose with deeper community engagement.” That statement raises diffic…
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From Classroom to Startup: Meegan Winters’ Mission for Inclusion
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24:03In this episode of We’re Not Stumped, Mike Bolland sits down with Meegan Winters, CEO and founder of AbleVu, the innovative accessibility search platform making the world easier to navigate for everyone. Meegan shares her inspiring journey—from special education teacher to tech entrepreneur—and how her friendship with Jessica, a power wheelchair us…
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JHVS: New Insights Into the Pathophysiology of Structural Bioprosthetic Valve Degeneration
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JHVS: Computational Modeling for Aortic Root Replacement
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JHVS: Propensity Matched Comparison Between Inspiris Resilia and Mechanical Valves in Aortic Position in a Young Patient Cohort
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JHVS: Sutureless Aortic Valve Replacement: 15-year Experience in 1136 Patients
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JHVS: Comparison of Hand-Tied Suture Versus Titanium Fastener in Structural Cardiac Surgery: A Retrospective Single-Center Analysis
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JHVS: Characterization of the Aortic Arch in Relation to Stroke after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
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JHVS: 18-Month Implant of a Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Using Bioengineered Tissue Leaflets in Juvenile Sheep
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JHVS: Development of an Orthotopic Pulmonary Valve Replacement Porcine Model for Mechanical Heart Valve Thrombosis
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Fabio Boi on Corticale’s Ultra-Dense, Minimally Invasive Brain Interfaces
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28:43In this episode of the Neural Implant Podcast, I speak with Fabio Boi, Co-Founder and CSO of Corticale, an Italian neurotech company that is redefining the landscape of brain-computer interfaces. Corticale is pioneering a new generation of minimally invasive, CMOS-based neural implants that can record from thousands of neurons simultaneously—introd…
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Accuracy of Cranial Shape Measurements Using Smartphones: A Prospective Study
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22:50In this episode of the Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal podcast series, Pat Chibbago, Multimedia Editor, interviews Can Kocabalkanli and Reza Seifabadi, co-authors of the CPCJ article entitled, "Accuracy of Cranial Shape Measurements Using Smartphones: A Prospective Study" (coauthored by Regina Fenton, Susan Gaetani, Fereshteh Aalamifar, and Mariu…
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Surviving the Unthinkable - Katy Grainger
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51:51On this episode of The AMP’D UP211 Podcast, host Rick Bontkowski welcomes Katy Grainger, a sepsis survivor whose life changed forever in the span of just a few days. What began as a small cut on her thumb quickly escalated into septic shock, organ failure, and a medically induced coma. When Katy awoke, she faced the unimaginable reality of losing b…
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Had a Bad Prosthetic or Prosthetist Experience? Let’s Talk.
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9:07If you’ve ever struggled with a prosthetist or received a prosthetic that didn’t meet your needs, you’re not alone — and your story could help others. I’m Mike Bolland, host of the We’re Not Stumped podcast, where we have honest conversations about life with limb loss, prosthetics, and advocacy. I’m looking for guests to share their real experience…
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Katie Thomas on Parenting, Advocacy, and Living One-Handed
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1:00:54In this heartfelt and uplifting episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland welcomes Katie Thomas for a conversation filled with honesty, humor, and hard-earned wisdom. Born without her right arm below the elbow, Katie began receiving care at Shriners Hospital in Tampa at age 3 and experimented with various prosthetics throughout her childhood.…
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Ben Woodington on Coherence Bio's Revolutionary Cancer Reprogramming Approach
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23:43In this episode of the Neural Implant Podcast, we sit down with Ben Woodington, co-founder of Coherence Bio, a groundbreaking medical technology company pioneering a new frontier in cancer treatment. By integrating neurotechnology, neurobiology, and machine learning, Coherence is building a platform that doesn't just fight cancer—it manages it in r…
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Episode 54: Nancie Parker’s Journey with Charles Bonnet Syndrome, Advocacy, and Resilience
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1:12:36In this episode of the Charles Bonnet Syndrome podcast, host Shaimond welcomes guest Nancie Parker, a retired nurse who has firsthand experience with CBS. Nancie shares her journey of sudden vision loss due to aggressive glaucoma and her subsequent struggle with CBS. She discusses the challenges of coping with visual hallucinations, the importance …
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Def Leppard Concert: Jeanette Jones on Accessibility Fails
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16:30Jeanette Jones returns to the We’re Not Stumped podcast with host Mike Bolland for a powerful conversation that goes beyond music. She shares a shocking and emotional story about the accessibility barriers she and her partner Frank encountered at a Def Leppard concert at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. From steep hills to discriminatory treat…
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Fixing Website Accessibility with Maigen Thomas | Expert Audit of the We’re Not Stumped Podcast Site
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55:55Is your website really accessible to everyone? In this powerful episode of *We’re Not Stumped*, host Mike Bolland welcomes web accessibility expert Maigen Thomas to perform a live audit of the podcast’s website—and the results are eye-opening! What We Cover: - Real-time website evaluation: accessibility, usability, and UX - What screen readers miss…
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Apparently, I Need a Prosthetic to Wash Apples…
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15:36Here’s the actual quote from a company called the LN4 Hand Project: "A prosthetic hand is an invaluable asset to an individual without an upper limb." "An upper limb prosthesis can determine whether or not an individual is able to be employed, contribute to household duties, or provide an increased sense of independence." As a successful one-handed…
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Firefighter. Amputee. History Maker - Michael Laughlin
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48:28What 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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Breaking Barriers: Brittany Dejean’s Journey to Disability Inclusion Leadership
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24:21In this episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland welcomes Brittany Dejean, founder of Inclusion Jumpstart and former Airbnb accessibility leader. Brittany opens up about how her father’s spinal cord injury at age 12 inspired her lifelong passion for disability inclusion. She shares insights from her 6.5 years at Airbnb working on accessibili…
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Finding Work When You're Disabled: Real Talk with Mike Bolland
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13:30In this episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland gets real about the challenges of finding a job while living with a disability. Born without his right hand, Mike has firsthand experience navigating interviews, workplace bias, and the self-doubt that can creep in during the job search. He shares tips that helped him—and that can help you—sta…
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Latonyia Billops: Faith, Advocacy & Life as a Bilateral Above-Knee Amputee
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26:48In this uplifting episode of We're Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland welcomes Latonyia Billops, a bilateral above-knee amputee, who shares her remarkable story of surviving a traumatic car accident that changed her life forever. While helping a stranded motorist, Latonyia was struck by a truck that crossed the highway median—resulting in the loss of b…
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Episode 53: Living with Charles Bonnet Syndrome: Evelyn's Journey of Strength and Resilience
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38:53In this episode of the Charles Bonnet Syndrome podcast, host Shaimond welcomes Evelyn Lewis, who shares her inspiring story of living with Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS). Evelyn details her lifelong struggle with visual impairments, beginning with her congenital condition Aniridia and subsequent battles with cataracts, glaucoma, retinal detachment, …
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Redefining Recovery: Virtual Therapy for Amputees with Dr. Jackie Garcia of Nxt Stride Rehab
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22:04In this empowering episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland sits down with Dr. Jackie Garcia, PT, DPT — a bilingual physical therapist, neurologic specialist-in-training, and founder of Nxt Stride Rehab — a virtual coaching program transforming how amputees recover, rebuild, and thrive. Jackie opens up about her journey into physical therapy…
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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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Dr Christian Wende on European IP Strategy, Medtech Patents & the UPC
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39:02In this episode, we dive into the world of European intellectual property and medtech innovation with Dr. Christian Wende, a German and European Patent Attorney specializing in medical technology at DTS. With a background in mechanical engineering, a Ph.D. in liver dialysis research, and a Master of Laws in European IP law, Christian brings a rare …
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Attitude: The Power You Control After Limb Loss | Triple A’s Finale
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6:17In this powerful conclusion to the Triple A’s of Limb Loss series, host Mike Bolland explores the third and perhaps most impactful "A"—Attitude. Born without a right hand, Mike shares how attitude isn't just a mindset—it's a survival tool. With honesty and humor, he dives into how your outlook shapes your journey after amputation, influences your r…
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From Tragedy to Triumph: Gini Thomas’s Journey with Osseointegration and Empowerment
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28:35In this moving episode of We’re Not Stumped, Gini Thomas shares her incredible story of resilience after a tragic motorcycle accident took her husband’s life and left her facing devastating injuries. After three years of limb salvage attempts, Gini made the courageous decision to undergo an above-knee amputation in 2015. She opens up about her life…
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FACE: Correlation Between Relative Value Units and Operative Time for Craniofacial Surgeries
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36:06Primary authors Lauren Yarholar and Anshumi Desai discuss RVU allocation in craniofacial surgery, with expert commentary by Joseph Williams, Colin Brady, and Sanjay Naran. Hosted by Hannes Prescher and FACE fellow editor Idorenyin "Edy" Ndem Read the articles here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/27325016251333105 https://journals.sag…
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Inside AIMD: Building the Future of Implantable Devices with Nicolas Barabino & Antoni Ivarra
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21:41In this special episode recorded after the workshop in Barcelona, I talk with Nicolas Barabino and Antoni Ivorra, two of the key organizers behind the 2025 Active Implantable Medical Devices (AIMD) Workshop. We dive into the vision behind this growing event, which brings together top researchers, engineers, clinicians, and entrepreneurs to explore …
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Episode 52: Exploring Perception and Charles Bonnet Syndrome with Dr. Marta Wnuczko
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35:18In this episode of the Charles Bonnet Syndrome Podcast, host Shaimond is joined by Dr. Marta Wnuczko, an experimental psychologist and professor at Humber Polytechnic. They discuss Dr. Wnuczko's research on how both sighted and blind individuals perceive and navigate their environments, and delve into the topic of hallucinations, including those ex…
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From Alone to Advocate: The Power of Speaking Up
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7:33We’re Not Stumped is the podcast that amplifies voices in the limb loss and disability communities — one story at a time. Hosted by Mike Bolland, who was born without a right hand, each episode explores powerful journeys of resilience, recovery, and purpose. Centered around Mike’s Triple A’s of Limb Loss — Alone, Advocacy, and Attitude — the podcas…
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Brooke Brown’s Butterfly Touch: Empowerment, Healing & Disability Advocacy Through Faith
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33:38In this episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland sits down with Brooke Brown—a passionate advocate, spiritual wellness guide, and founder of Brooke’s Butterfly Touch. Brooke, who lives with cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair, shares how her journey led her to discover Reiki, energy healing, and the power of self-connection. As an Ambassado…
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Chad Andresen on Lunosa’s Injectable Neurostimulator and Lessons from Stimwave
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47:48In this episode, we sit down with Chad Andresen, Chief Business Officer of Lunosa, to explore a groundbreaking approach to treating obstructive sleep apnea. Lunosa is developing a self-expanding, injectable neurostimulator that aims to replace invasive facial surgeries with a minimally invasive, high-impact solution — tapping into a $10 billion mar…
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The Relentless Climb Back - Tom Jalinski
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1:00:17What 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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You’re Not Alone: Real Solutions for Navigating Life After Limb Loss
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8:20In this episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland introduces the first part of his personal “Triple A’s” philosophy: Alone, Advocacy, and Attitude. Today’s focus is on that first word—Alone—a stage that many people experience after limb loss but rarely talk about openly. Mike, a congenital amputee and cancer survivor, shares what it means to …
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Chris Baschuk on 3D Printed Prosthetics, Innovation & Advocacy in Upper Limb Care
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27:37In this episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland welcomes Chris Baschuk, a trailblazer in upper limb prosthetics and the Director of Clinical Services at Point Designs. Chris also serves on the board of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists and is a proud ambassador for POP, an organization working to expand the pipeline of pro…
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Episode 51: Navigating Charles Bonnet Syndrome: An In-Depth Caregiver's Journey with Shannon Glasgow
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1:03:52In this episode of the Charles Bonnet Syndrome podcast, host Shaimond welcomes Shannon Glasgow, author of 'What They See, What We Know: Navigating Charles Bonnet Syndrome, Caregiving Without Losing Your Mind or Your Finances.' Shannon shares his profound journey as the caregiver for his mother, who suffers from Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS. He spea…
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The Triple A’s for Amputees: Alone, Advocacy, and Attitude
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5:24In this solo episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland shares his personal “Triple A” framework for navigating life after limb loss: Alone, Advocacy, and Attitude. Born without a right hand and a cancer survivor, Mike combines his own lived experience with insights from over 100 interviews featured on the podcast. He explores how the feeling …
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Empowering Adaptive Athletes Through Media | Ryan Wilson of Team Trust Productions
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23:35In this episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland talks ith Ryan Wilson—founder of Team Trust Productions—for a conversation about how adaptive athletes are using the power of media to change the narrative around disability. Ryan shares his journey from discovering adaptive sports at the University of Illinois to launching a creative agency t…
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