The AMP'D UP211 Podcast

Mar 30 2025 59 ep. 55 mins 4
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The AMP'D UP211 Podcast is proud to feature extraordinary individuals in the Limb Loss Community. Our Video Podcast episodes feature athletes, celebrities, public speakers, practitioners, and innovators in the world of prosthetics.

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Barbering, Business, and Beating the Odds - Travis Sanders

Mar 30 2025 42 mins  
What happens when life throws you a challenge that changes everything? For Travis Sanders, losing his leg wasn’t the end but the beginning of a powerful new chapter. In this episode of The AMP’D UP211 Podcast, Travis shares his resilience journey, from learning to navigate life as an amputee to thriving as a master barber, business owner, and mentor.Travis opens up about the st

Comedy, Cancer, and Kicking Ass – Woody Roseland Speaks

Mar 15 2025 52 mins  
On this episode of The AMP'D UP211 Podcast, host Rick Bontkowski, a right below-the-knee (RBK) amputee, sits down with the unstoppable Woody Roseland. From surviving cancer six times to turning pain into punchlines, Woody has redefined resilience with humor, hustle, and an unbreakable spirit.How did he go from battling cancer to commanding stages as a motivational speaker and comed

ADVERSITY, ADVENTURE, AND ARMOUR William Pike

Nov 30 2024 59 mins  
What does it take to turn unimaginable adversity into an extraordinary life of purpose? In this compelling episode of The AMP'D UP211 Podcast, host and creator Rick Bontkowski, a passionate advocate and amputee himself, dives deep into the incredible journey of William Pike.From surviving the catastrophic Mount Ruapehu eruption to losing his right leg, William's resilience and adve

LOST, FOUND, FORGIVEN Eric LeMarque

Nov 15 2024 58 mins  
In this gripping episode of The AMP'D UP211 Podcast, host and creator Rick Bontkowski sits down with Eric LeMarque, a former professional hockey player and snowboarder who endured the unimaginable. Trapped in the frozen Sierra Nevada Mountains for eight days, Eric fought against brutal conditions, isolation, and his own inner battles in a journey that would ultimately change his li

MISSION, MUSIC, MOBILITY Billy Brimblecom

Oct 30 2024 59 mins  
Get ready for an unforgettable episode of The AMP'D UP211 Podcast! Join host and creator Rick Bontkowski, a right-leg amputee and passionate advocate, as he sits down with Billy Brimblecom Jr., an unstoppable force in the limb loss community. After losing his left leg to Ewing’s Sarcoma, Billy turned his story into a mission – empowering uninsured amputees to reclaim their live

WHEN COSI TALKS, HEALING BEGINS Cosi Belloso

Oct 15 2024 51 mins  
In this inspiring episode of The AMP'D UP211 Podcast, host Rick Bontkowski, a right below-the-knee (RBK) amputee, sits down with Cosi Belloso, a renowned physical therapist and breast cancer survivor, with over 23 years of experience helping amputees regain their mobility and rebuild their lives. Cosi, who runs her own outpatient clinic, Palanca, Inc., is also the host of the popul

A LIFELINE FOR LIMBS Marcy Rubic

Sep 30 2024 50 mins  
In this powerful episode of The AMP'D UP211 Podcast, host and creator Rick Bontkowski, a right below-the-knee amputee, sits down with Marcy Rubic, a leader in the nonprofit world and a passionate advocate for limb preservation. With over 25 years of experience, Marcy shares the incredible work being done at the Limb Preservation Foundation, where lives are being changed and limbs a

FORGED BY FAITH Josh Reed

Sep 15 2024 61 mins  
Join host and creator Rick Bontkowski, a right below-the-knee amputee, for an inspiring episode of The AMP'D UP211 Podcast—a show dedicated to empowering and uplifting the limb loss community through powerful stories of resilience and hope. Rick is passionate about breaking barriers and challenging preconceived notions about people with disabilities.In this episode titled "Forged

SURVIVING THE UNTHINKABLE Penny Fisher

Aug 30 2024 66 mins  
Today we have an extraordinary guest who has faced unbelievable challenges and emerged stronger than ever. Penny Fisher, a former model and now an author and motivational speaker, joins us to share her harrowing yet inspiring journey of survival and resilience. Imagine being on a family vacation, enjoying the sunshine, and within days finding yourself in a coma with just a 10% chan

BE MORE ADAPTIVE Caitlin Conner

Aug 15 2024 63 mins  
We are proud to present Caitlin Conner. Raised in a small town in central Texas, Caitlin’s life took a dramatic turn just before her 24th birthday. A motorcycle accident led to the amputation of her left leg while she was newly pregnant, but her resilience and determination have made her a beacon of hope and empowerment for many. Caitlin is not just a survivor; she’s a trailbla