Limbitless

Darryl Partridge is a below-knee amputee, an endurance athlete, an NASM-certified personal trainer, and the founder of Leg Up On Fitness, his personal training business in New York that focuses on helping a person with limb difference achieve their best health. He tells us his story in today's episode.

We spoke with Cass Isidro, MBA, president and CEO of the Amputee Coalition. She shared the mission and vision of the organization and how they are working to improve the lives of those with limb loss and limb difference in the United States. Ms. Isidro joined the organization as the president and CEO in February 2023. She is responsible for leading strategic direction, growing pa

Sarah Marshall is the owner of TravelAble, a travel agency whose mission is "to create a travelable world by designing limitless experiences that perfectly support a traveler’s unique desires, needs, and budget." She explains how to create a successful, meaningful, and enjoyable travel experience, regardless of your mobility or care needs. TSA Cares Special Needs at S

We take a slight turn in our usual narrative to bring you one of the most incredible spy stories ever told. Mike talks with bestselling author Sonia Purnell about her book A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II. It is a biography of Virginia Hall, an American woman who was one of the most successful undercover agents in the second

Shaholly Ayers is a model, musician, and brand ambassador for Global Disability Inclusion. She has been featured in Nordstrom, Glamour, Rihanna's Savage X Fenty TV show, and has graced the runways of Milan Fashion Week and New York Fashion Week. Oh, and she's also a congenital amputee. Shaholly tells us about how she has made her own way, from figuring out how to play basketball t

Dr. Rylan Pearson is a chiropractor, former marine, and amputee. In his podcast debut, Rylan talks about his decision to amputate his foot in 2019, the power of community after amputation, the PT-Chiro relationship, and the importance of collaborating with the entire healthcare team- because no one person can do it all.  You can find Dr. Pearson at ChiroFamily (https://chirofa

Amy Bream is an adaptive athlete with a passion for pushing her limits. In this episode, she joins Mike to discuss being born with PFFD, prosthetic training at a young age, her new daily workout program (Live By Example), and entering, navigating, and leading the world of Crossfit in the adaptive lower extremity division.  Check out Amy on her: - Website: https://www.amybream

Adrienne Haslet is an active blade runner, dancer, adventurer, a fierce global advocate for amputee rights, and a Boston Marathon bombing survivor. In this episode, Adrienne discusses her experience that day at the marathon and into recovery, travelling with a prosthetic leg, her advocacy work, and how verbiage matters.

Dr. Dan Steventon, a.k.a. The Kids' Cancer PT, joins us for a special talk about rotationplasty amputations and trying to be a light in the darkness for kids and their families navigating a cancer diagnosis.  The Janke Leg Music by Mark Joesting and Andy Wicks

An amputation is more than a surgical procedure. It is a fundamental change in a person's life and their identity. Along with the physical challenges following an amputation, there are often mental and emotional challenges that may not be properly addressed. Katherine Joseph of the American Trauma Society talks with us about the importance of mental health, peer mentorship, and the