General Disability Related Resources and News – We’re Not Stumped Limb Loss Support https://werenotstumped.com Where Amputees Tell Their Stories Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:47:22 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 What Really Goes Into Producing the We’re Not Stumped Podcast https://werenotstumped.com/what-really-goes-into-producing-the-were-not-stumped-podcast/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:47:22 +0000 https://werenotstumped.com/?p=3697 What does it really take to produce a podcast? In this special solo episode of We’re Not Stumped, I’m taking you behind the scenes to share how the podcast started, what happens before and after every interview, and the lessons I’ve learned from producing more than 200 episodes. I’ll talk about: Whether you’re interested in podcasting, storytelling, or simply curious about what goes into…

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]]> Janne Kouri Founder of NextStep and Loncaro https://werenotstumped.com/janne-kouri-founder-of-nextstep-and-loncaro/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:49:19 +0000 https://werenotstumped.com/?p=3686 In this episode of the We’re Not Stumped podcast, host Mike Bolland sits down with Janne Kouri, entrepreneur, founder of NextStep, and co-founder of Lencaro Finnish Long Drink. Janne shares the incredible story of how a spinal cord injury from a swimming accident in 2006 changed the course of his life. After spending two months in the ICU battling paralysis, pneumonia, and a 104-degree fever…

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]]> Hope, Mobility, and Giving Back | Amputee Aid & A Leg Forever https://werenotstumped.com/hope-mobility-and-giving-back-amputee-aid-a-leg-forever/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:25:59 +0000 https://werenotstumped.com/?p=3682 Access to the resources, support, and equipment needed after limb loss can change a person’s life—but for many, those essentials remain out of reach. In this episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland spotlights Amputee Aid and A Leg Forever, two organizations dedicated to helping people with limb loss reclaim independence, confidence, and hope. While each organization has its own unique…

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]]> Why Confidence Matters More Than the Prosthetic https://werenotstumped.com/why-confidence-matters-more-than-the-prosthetic/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:12:32 +0000 https://werenotstumped.com/?p=3673 What does it really take to learn to walk again after an amputation? In this episode of We’re Not Stumped, Mike Bolland welcomes physical therapist John Lottes, DPT, Clinical Supervisor at First Step Physical Therapy and an adjunct professor who specializes in prosthetic rehabilitation. John shares how an unexpected career path led him to working with individuals with limb loss and explains why…

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]]> Thank You, LN-4 Hand Project, for Listening https://werenotstumped.com/thank-you-ln-4-hand-project-for-listening/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:48:08 +0000 https://werenotstumped.com/?p=3676 Sometimes, the biggest changes don’t happen in a lab—they happen with a few carefully chosen words. In this episode of the We’re Not Stumped podcast, I want to personally thank the LN-4 Hand Project (https://ln4handproject.org/) for updating its mission statement to better reflect the entire upper limb limb loss community. For many years, organizations have understandably focused on a specific…

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]]> My NCIL Conference Takeaways https://werenotstumped.com/my-ncil-conference-takeaways/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:19:05 +0000 https://werenotstumped.com/?p=3669 What happens when disability advocates from across the country come together to shape the future of independent living and accessibility? In this solo episode of We’re Not Stumped, I share my personal reflections after attending the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., where I represented Ability360 as a member of its Board of Directors. Learn More…

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]]> What if the biggest barrier to travel isn’t your disability—but the uncertainty? https://werenotstumped.com/what-if-the-biggest-barrier-to-travel-isnt-your-disability-but-the-uncertainty/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:34:20 +0000 https://werenotstumped.com/?p=3665 In this episode of We’re Not Stumped, Mike Bolland sits down with Karen Morales, a wheelchair user and leader of Fora Travel’s Accessibility Initiative, to discuss how the travel industry can become more inclusive for everyone. After becoming a wheelchair user in 2020, Karen quickly discovered that planning an accessible trip often meant endless phone calls, unanswered questions…

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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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]]> How Denny Burke Turned Adversity into Advocacy https://werenotstumped.com/how-denny-burke-turned-adversity-into-advocacy/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:45:09 +0000 https://werenotstumped.com/?p=3654 What happens when people underestimate your potential your entire life—and you refuse to let them define your future? In this episode of the We’re Not Stumped podcast, I sit down with Denny Burke, a licensed master social worker, disability advocate, and speaker who has spent his life proving that disability does not determine what someone can achieve. Growing up legally blind and facing…

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]]> From Paralysis to Purpose: Dr. Kirsten Ludwig’s Journey as a Walking Quadriplegic https://werenotstumped.com/from-paralysis-to-purpose-dr-kirsten-ludwigs-journey-as-a-walking-quadriplegic/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:24:16 +0000 https://werenotstumped.com/?p=3651 What happens when a life-changing accident forces you to redefine everything you thought was possible? On this episode of the We’re Not Stumped podcast, I sit down with Dr. Kirsten Ludwig—a biomedical researcher, educator, former professional polo player, and advocate for disability inclusion in healthcare. In 2021, Dr. Ludwig was paralyzed from the neck down during a horseback riding accident.

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