Congenital Amputee Stories – We're Not Stumped Limb Loss Support https://werenotstumped.com Where Amputees Tell Their Stories Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:08:49 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 Born With a Limb Difference Doesn’t Always Mean We Have It Easier https://werenotstumped.com/born-with-a-limb-difference-doesnt-always-mean-we-have-it-easier/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:08:49 +0000 https://werenotstumped.com/?p=3792 “You’re lucky—you were born that way.” “At least you lost your limb when you were young.” Within the limb loss community, these statements can overlook a significant part of someone’s life. Adapting physically is only one part of living with a limb difference or limb loss – and this applies to people of all ages. The emotional and social challenges deserve equal consideration.

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]]> Angie Sandow: Poland Syndrome, Motorcycles, Music & Living With One Hand https://werenotstumped.com/angie-sandow-poland-syndrome-motorcycles-music-living-with-one-hand/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:18:47 +0000 https://werenotstumped.com/?p=3734 Angie Sandow was born with one hand and Poland syndrome—but that hasn’t stopped her from riding motorcycles, playing guitar, performing onstage, and finding plenty of reasons to laugh along the way. In this episode of We’re Not Stumped, Mike Bolland reconnects with Angie for a candid and often funny conversation about growing up with a limb difference, dealing with bullying and unwanted attention…

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]]> What if success isn’t measured by where you finish—but by having the courage to start? https://werenotstumped.com/what-if-success-isnt-measured-by-where-you-finish-but-by-having-the-courage-to-start/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:15:26 +0000 https://werenotstumped.com/?p=3660 After more than 35 years away from professional bowling, I returned to compete in the PBA60 World Series of Bowling at age 61. I knew the odds weren’t in my favor. My body had changed. The equipment had changed. The competition had changed. But this episode isn’t really about bowling. It’s about the voice inside all of us that says we’re too old, too late, or not good enough to chase something…

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]]> Answering Your Most Frequently Asked Questions https://werenotstumped.com/answering-your-most-frequently-asked-questions/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:23:53 +0000 https://werenotstumped.com/?p=3629 Over the years, I’ve been asked a lot of questions—some serious, some funny, and some I’ve heard more times than I can count. In this solo episode of the We’re Not Stumped Podcast, I’m answering five of the questions I get asked a lot. Do I wear a prosthesis? How do I bowl with one hand? Have I always had a positive attitude? Do people still stare? And what keeps me motivated? I’ll share some…

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]]> What the TV Stories Didn’t Show | The Real Reason Behind My PBA Comeback https://werenotstumped.com/what-the-tv-stories-didnt-show-the-real-reason-behind-my-pba-comeback/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:18:20 +0000 https://werenotstumped.com/?p=3618 Over the past few weeks, I was fortunate to be featured by ABC15 and Arizona’s Family as I prepare for my return to PBA competition after more than 30 years away from the sport. The television stories were fantastic, but as anyone who has ever done an interview knows, there’s always more that doesn’t make the final cut. In this special solo episode of the We’re Not Stumped podcast, I share some of…

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]]> Things I Didn’t Expect About Returning to Bowling After 30 Years https://werenotstumped.com/things-i-didnt-expect-about-returning-to-bowling-after-30-years/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:47:28 +0000 https://werenotstumped.com/?p=3608 After more than 30 years away from competitive bowling, I’m discovering that some things have changed—and some things haven’t. In this solo episode of We’re Not Stumped, I share three things that surprised me as I prepare for my return to competition at the 2026 PBA60 World Championship. This episode isn’t about scores or equipment. It’s about rediscovering a part of my life I thought was behind…

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]]> The Top 3 Questions About Mike Bolland’s Bowling Comeback https://werenotstumped.com/the-top-3-questions-about-my-bowling-comeback/ Fri, 22 May 2026 14:43:18 +0000 https://werenotstumped.com/?p=3593 Ever since announcing his return to competitive bowling, Mike Bolland has been getting one question after another from friends, bowlers, podcast listeners, and people discovering his story for the first time. In this episode of We’re Not Stumped, Mike answers the top three questions he keeps hearing: 🎳 How did he start bowling? 🎳 Why did he walk away from the sport? 🎳 Why is he coming back now…

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]]> Marc Burkom on Sports, Coaching & Amputee Athletes https://werenotstumped.com/marc-burkom-on-sports-coaching-amputee-athletes/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:25:31 +0000 https://werenotstumped.com/?p=3475 What does it take to turn a life challenge into a lifelong passion for sports and coaching? On this episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland talks with Marc Burkom, a double below-knee amputee born with fibular hemimelia who has built a life around athletics, coaching, and helping others reach their potential. Marc shares how his parents made the difficult decision to amputate his feet when…

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]]> Born Different, Built Resilient: Jason A. Jones on Mindset, Disability & Purpose https://werenotstumped.com/born-different-built-resilient-jason-a-jones-on-mindset-disability-purpose/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:47:37 +0000 https://werenotstumped.com/?p=3393 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 right hand. Together, they explore the realities of…

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]]> Kicking Barriers: Alexia Michitti on Soccer, Innovation & Empowering Kids with Limb Differences https://werenotstumped.com/kicking-barriers-alexia-michitti-on-soccer-innovation-empowering-kids-with-limb-differences/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:09:59 +0000 https://werenotstumped.com/?p=3291 Host Mike Bolland sits down with Alexia Michitti—a public speaker, athlete, and entrepreneur born without a right hand. Together, they reflect on their shared experiences of limb difference and Alexia’s powerful journey of resilience, determination, and innovation. Alexia shares how she’s breaking barriers in sports and beyond—from representing the U.S. in the first Women’s Amputee Soccer World…

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