Episodes of the We’re Not Stumped Podcast
Amputee Heroes: High School Athlete, Book Recommendations, and a Major Recall | We’re Not Stumped
In this episode of “We’re Not Stumped,” we explore three stories that highlight resilience, courage, and safety: Top Books by and about amputees for 2024, the inspiring story of a high school football player who bravely rushed to save his mom in a car accident, leading to the amputation of his leg and a major recall of 70,000 lounge chairs due to safety concerns, including risks that could cause amputations.
Revolutionizing Accessibility: Rocky Batzel on SnapSlide’s Innovative Assistive Tech
Host Mike Bolland sits down with Rocky Batzel, the visionary behind SnapSlide. Rocky shares the inspiring story of how SnapSlide was born out of a personal challenge and evolved into a groundbreaking assistive technology that empowers people with limited hand dexterity.
From Workplace Injury to Six Knee Replacements: Jakob Kepka’s Journey of Resilience
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".
Real Stories of Resilience: Amputee Veterans, Cyclists, and New Mom
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.
Diveheart Deep Pool Project, Sports Hero Overcomes Challenges, Amputees Workout
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
Serving the Disabled Community: Creating Employment Opportunities | Hugh Boyle from Doable Agency
In this episode, we have the honor of speaking with Hugh Boyle from Doable Agency. 🌟 Join us as Hugh shares his inspiring journey of resilience and determination. After a right leg below-the-knee amputation, Hugh not only overcame personal challenges but also founded Doable Agency, a trailblazing company that predominantly employs individuals with disabilities