DaveDec 19, 20191 minEp. 133: The NAAOP Fellowship 2020Do you or does someone you know want to spend a summer in Washington DC learning how to be an advocate for the limb loss/difference commu...
DaveDec 12, 20191 minEp. 132: A New Call to ActionH.R. 5262 has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. What does this bill say? Why does it matter to our community? Learn a...
DaveNov 22, 20191 minEp. 131: What We're Thankful For (2019 Edition)Every year around this time we share our thoughts on what we're thankful for. In this podcast, we give you the 2019 edition of our Thanks...
DaveNov 7, 20191 min130: Exchange Enrollment 2020It's that time of year again - if you get health insurance through an exchange, time to sign up! In this podcast, we'll review relevant d...
DaveOct 29, 20191 min129: Halloween IdeasWhether you're all-in on Halloween or someone who merely tolerates it, the holiday gives people with limb loss/difference ample opportuni...
DaveOct 7, 20191 minEp. 128: Not AccommodatingWhile many locations make special accommodations to ensure access for people with limb loss/difference, the ADA does not automatically ma...
DaveAug 29, 20191 minEp. 125: Post-Amputation ExpectationsHow do you know what to expect after amputation surgery? What should your expectations be? In this episode, we discuss the answers to the...
DaveAug 22, 20191 minEp. 124: No Shoes No ServiceHow do you deal with situations where you're asked to remove your shoes as an amputee? It may not be a regular occurrence, but every pers...
DaveAug 15, 20191 minEp. 123: How We Spend on Health CareEarlier this year, the Kaiser Family Foundation published a report detailing how a small percentage of people account for a disproportion...
DaveAug 8, 20191 minEp. 122: How to Beat the Summer HeatLimb loss and high temperatures are not, generally speaking, mutually compatible. In this podcast, we share our top 10 key tips and trick...
DaveJul 31, 20191 minEp. 121: HALL OF FAME - How to Prepare for AmputationWay back in the beginning of (Amp'd) time, we did a podcast on preparing for amputation. Now we revisit that guidance in our first-ever "...
DaveJul 8, 20191 minEp. 120: Preparing Your Child for CampSummer camp can be a fantastic experience for children with LL/D, but it can also raise lots of questions and anxiety - for both you and ...
DaveJun 3, 20191 minEp. 117: Advice For GraduatesAs far as we can tell, there are no requirements for providing advice to college graduates. Sure, being a successful celebrity or otherwi...
DaveMay 10, 20191 minEp. 115: Interview With ... Conal DoyleConal Doyle is a lawyer who has represented people with limb loss/difference in court for close to two decades. A member of our community...
DaveApr 29, 20191 min114: Why Timely Care MattersA new whitepaper from a company involved in workers compensation insurance calls out the importance of fitting upper extremity amputees a...
DaveApr 16, 20191 min113: ToysWhile limb loss/difference has historically been hidden from public view, we have seen our community become much more visible over the la...
DaveApr 7, 20191 min112: Lawnmower SafetyWith summer just around the corner, we're hearing the roar of lawnmowers in our neighborhoods again. Nearly one-quarter of all lawnmower ...
DaveApr 2, 20191 min111: The Need For Speed?How does the need to provide "efficient" prosthetic care both help and hinder your relationship with your prosthetist? In this podcast, w...
DaveMar 14, 20191 minEp. 109: Big Brother is Watching?Are you comfortable with Social Security officials monitoring your social media accounts to verify whether your are truly "disabled" for ...
DaveMar 7, 20191 minEp. 108: 2019 Advocacy UpdateThe current issue of Amplitude magazine includes an article about advocacy featuring interviews with multiple Amp'd guests as well as Peg...