In this episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland explores three remarkable stories of courage, recovery, and inclusion:
šŖ Teen Accident: Learn about a high school athlete who overcame an ATV accident and how the community is coming together to aid in his recovery.
š¾ Feline Fighter: Meet the senior cat who survived a leg amputation after being rescued from a hoarding situation and now thrives against all odds.
ā³ Access Golf Spotlight: Discover how Access Golf is breaking barriers in the sport, making golf accessible and empowering for individuals with disabilities.
Mike brings these heartfelt stories to life, showcasing how challenges can be transformed into powerful narratives of hope. Donāt miss this uplifting conversation!
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After a life-threatening illness led to multiple amputations, Karlene Martinez refused to give up. In this powerful episode of Weāre Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland talks with Karlene about her incredible path from septic shock and paralysis to recovery, faith, and advocacy. Karlene opens up about: šŖ Her battle with sepsis, Guillain-Barre syndrome, and months of rehabilitation š¦æ Adjusting to life with prosthetics and finding the right fit ā¤ļø Overcoming anxiety and depression through faith and gratitude š Empower Fest, Ability360, and finding inspiration in the adaptive community š£ The importance of peer support through groups like Encompass Health and community ambassadors Karleneās story is one of resilience, faith, and limitless determinationāa reminder that even after life-changing loss, thereās always a way forward.
In this episode of Weāre Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland explores the power of the āI donāt give a crapā attitude ā and how it can transform life after limb loss. Mike shares how letting go of judgment and embracing unapologetic confidence helps amputees find freedom, purpose, and joy. From learning to laugh at setbacks to defying expectations, this mindset is about living boldly ā not bitterly. š¬ Topics covered: ā Why confidence matters more than comparison ā Turning self-doubt into strength ā How humor and attitude fuel resilience ā Real stories from the limb loss community š§ Tune in, get inspired, and start saying āI donāt give a crapā ā in the best way possible.
What happens when life takes you in an unexpected direction? For William Person, it meant going from college track and field to becoming an Olympic bobsledder ā despite once thinking the sport was āstupid.ā In this compelling episode of Weāre Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland dives deep into Willās remarkable story ā from athletic triumphs to the unseen mental and physical toll of high-impact sports. Will shares: ā An Unexpected Start ā How a Canadian team discovered him at ASU and convinced him to try bobsleddingāonly for him to win a medal in his first week. ā The Hidden Dangers ā The connection between bobsledding and CTE, the effects of repeated high G-forces, and the lack of medical safeguards for athletes. ā Cognitive & Emotional Struggles ā How memory lapses, confusion, and the loss of a teammate shaped his journey toward healing. ā Advocacy & Recovery ā Willās mission to raise awareness about mental health, his success with oxygen therapy, and his vision to open a treatment facility for athletes and veterans in St. Louis. This episode goes far beyond sportsāitās a story of resilience, healing, and the fight for athlete safety.
