Ep. 132: A New Call to Action
H.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...
Ep. 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...
130: Exchange Enrollment 2020
It'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...
129: Halloween Ideas
Whether you're all-in on Halloween or someone who merely tolerates it, the holiday gives people with limb loss/difference ample...
Ep. 128: Not Accommodating
While many locations make special accommodations to ensure access for people with limb loss/difference, the ADA does not automatically...
Ep. 125: Post-Amputation Expectations
How do you know what to expect after amputation surgery? What should your expectations be? In this episode, we discuss the answers to...
Ep. 124: No Shoes No Service
How 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...
Ep. 123: How We Spend on Health Care
Earlier this year, the Kaiser Family Foundation published a report detailing how a small percentage of people account for a...
Ep. 122: How to Beat the Summer Heat
Limb loss and high temperatures are not, generally speaking, mutually compatible. In this podcast, we share our top 10 key tips and...
Ep. 121: HALL OF FAME - How to Prepare for Amputation
Way 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...
Ep. 120: Preparing Your Child for Camp
Summer 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...
Ep. 117: Advice For Graduates
As far as we can tell, there are no requirements for providing advice to college graduates. Sure, being a successful celebrity or...
Ep. 115: Interview With ... Conal Doyle
Conal Doyle is a lawyer who has represented people with limb loss/difference in court for close to two decades. A member of our community...
114: Why Timely Care Matters
A new whitepaper from a company involved in workers compensation insurance calls out the importance of fitting upper extremity amputees...
113: Toys
While limb loss/difference has historically been hidden from public view, we have seen our community become much more visible over the...
112: Lawnmower Safety
With summer just around the corner, we're hearing the roar of lawnmowers in our neighborhoods again. Nearly one-quarter of all lawnmower...
111: 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,...
Ep. 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...
Ep. 108: 2019 Advocacy Update
The current issue of Amplitude magazine includes an article about advocacy featuring interviews with multiple Amp'd guests as well as...




















