Life and Limb

May 29 2024

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Life and Limb is a monthly podcast from Thrive Magazine all about living well with limb loss or limb difference. Hosted by Jeff Tiessen, publisher, Paralympian, and amputee of 45+ years, the podcast features interviews with amputee influencers, advocates, and healthcare providers, sharing lived experiences and practical advice.

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Cycling for Ukrainian Amputees - Jakob Kepka

May 29 2024 45 mins

Jakob Kepka, a military veteran and amputee, is prepared for all of the risks associated with his upcoming "Hoperaising Expedition", a 900-kilometre bike ride from Krakow, Poland, to Kyiv, Ukraine, fearing Ukrainian drivers more than the Russians, he says. Jakob shares his personal motivation to pedal through the war-torn terrain as a beacon of hope for those with amputations, and

Be the Hero of Your Own Story - Kevin Rempel

Mar 04 2024 37 mins

Host Jeff Tiessen chats with Canadian Paralympian Kevin Rempel. Kevin fought for years to rebuild his physical and mental health. Not only did he learn to walk again after a motocross accident that resulted in an incomplete spinal cord injury, but he has walked across countless stages sharing his story and encouraging others. A member of Canada’s Paralympic Sledge Hockey Team, Ke

The Joy in Our Authentic Selves with Alexis Hillyard

Feb 22 2024 30 mins

In this first episode of Life and Limb, host Jeff Tiessen chats with Edmonton's Alexis Hillyard. A teacher by profession, Alexis is a motivator, influencer and a YouTube content creator. She’s incredibly passionate about being her authentic disabled, queer self. She’s a rock climber, musician, mom of two, chef and much more, and she can be unapologetically silly. Born without h