Season one is in the books! In this episode, I share highlights of all of the episodes that have been produced . What’s next? You! Reach out to be on the podcast.
Here are the links to previous episodes:
Episode 1 with guest Nicole Kelly: https://youtu.be/Z3Fuq5jT7QI
Episode 2 with guest Jeff Soelberg: https://youtu.be/83eYQPvGO3M
Episode 3 with guest Christine Caron: https://youtu.be/0VkISaPTKAU
Episode 4 with Dan Moses and Jennifer (JJ) Johnson: https://youtu.be/2ZlJAVLo1e4
Episode 5 with guest Gary Weiland: https://youtu.be/1tiVe0AW7Zo
Episode 6 with guest Angie Coe: https://youtu.be/s83rfCPMkNg
Episode 7 with Guest John Higbee: https://youtu.be/XGjfVpJWEWw
Episode 8 with Laduan Smedley, Jr. and the Limb Care Foundation Executive Board: https://youtu.be/7o275k_MUF0
For more information on the topics discussed in this recap including links, please refer to the episode on which the guest appeared.
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In this inspiring episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland welcomes Belma Islamovic, a double above-elbow amputee, community advocate, and proud member of the Dallas Amputee Network. Mike and Belma first met at Empower Fest in Arizona, and today she shares her remarkable story of survival, resilience, and hope. Belma recounts: • Surviving a devastating explosion during the Bosnian War • Her long medical journey from Bosnia to Italy and ultimately to the United States • Adapting to life without prosthetics and mastering daily tasks using her feet • The emotional and mental health struggles she overcame through support and therapy • Her connection with the Dallas Amputee Network and the power of community Belma’s story is a powerful reminder of human strength, compassion, and the importance of support networks for amputees and trauma survivors.
Civil rights advocate Marc Fishman joins host Mike Bolland to shed light on a critical but overlooked issue: the routine denial of disability accommodations in America’s family courts. After a devastating car accident left him with long-term disabilities and communication challenges, Marc entered a 49-month legal battle—not just for his parental rights, but for his basic ADA protections. He details how New York courts repeatedly refused accommodations like real-time transcription, the federal ADA victories he secured, and how Tennessee v. Lane shaped his fight for access. Marc also reveals the retaliation he faced from judges and public officials and discusses his successful advocacy during COVID helping disabled tenants obtain rent grants. With recent legislative wins offering hope, Marc emphasizes the urgent need for accountability and reform to protect disabled parents nationwide.
Today, I’m honored to sit down once again with Brooke Brown — an “ink weaver of life, faith, and fiction,” an honors graduate of ASU’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism, Ms. Wheelchair Arizona 2022, and founder of Brooke’s Butterfly Touch, a ministry that helps individuals discover the power and purpose of their own stories. Brooke is also the author of Rolling in Grace: Volume 1 — A Foundation of Faith and Imagination, now available in audio format. Having read it myself, I can promise you: it’s full of relatable, uplifting, and beautifully practical stories. Living with cerebral palsy and using an augmentative communication app, Brooke demonstrates that every voice — every single one — can inspire hope, healing, and opportunity. This is her second appearance on the show, so after watching, don’t forget to visit WereNotStumped.com to catch her first episode.
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