In Part 1 of this special episode, host Mike Bolland sits down with Emmy Award–winning journalist and Global PAD Association founder Kym McNicholas for an impromptu, post-interview discussion that turned into an insightful recording. What started as a quick chat evolved into a powerful conversation about Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), early detection, and Kym’s mission to raise global awareness and prevent unnecessary amputations.
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In this episode of "We're Not Stumped," host Mike Bolland sits down with Jakob Kepka to discuss his remarkable journey. Jakob's life took a drastic turn after a workplace injury in 1979, leading to years of treatments, including repeated Cortisone shots, and ultimately six knee replacements between 2001 and 2013. Listen in as Jakob shares his story of resilience, overcoming physical challenges, and how he's turned his experiences into a mission of hope and inspiration called the "Hoperaising Expedition".
Join Mike as he discusses Amputee Veterans and VA Care, Cyclist with Above-the-Knee Amputation, New Mom Facing Online Trolls: Hear the emotional account of a new mom who faced backlash online for having a baby born with transverse limb deficiency - which means she doesn't have full arms and legs.
In this episode, we bring you three incredible limb loss stories of resilience and triumph. 1. Diveheart Deep Pool Project, 2. Sports Hero's Journey 3. Amputees Learning to Walk Again



