Today I am honored to have as my guest, a truly amazing warrior, Steven Vine. Steve is the host and creator of the Disability Diaries w/ Steven Vine Podcast. Words fail to describe what a genuinely kind, selfless and incredible person Steve is. He has nothing but the greatest intentions and is a bright light shining on a hill within the disability community! I hope that as you listen to his story that you will find the courage and fortitude to keep moving forward, no matter what hardships may come your way. In his own words, "If you can do it, do it!"

Steven can be reached at: [email protected] https://aftersight.org/audio.../disability-diaries/

This episode features Jasleen Allyse, a BKA since 2023. Jasleen is the creator of "The Amputee Zone" YouTube channel and truly is an angel. She is inspiring, courageous, kind, and a real gem to know. Please tune in and listen as she describes her limb loss experience and what she does to navigate the many twists and turns of being an amputee.

This episode features Jason Dickens, the creator of ReDefined Prosthetics. Jason has a huge heart and is a serious supporter of the Limb Loss community. Jason has an innovative mind and has found creative ways to honor amputees and provide children with limb loss the opportunity to have their own prosthetic when they have been denied. It was an honor to speak with Jason and I truly appreciate all he does to support amputees!

In this episode, Jared has an inspiring conversation with Tom Jalinski. Tom is a bilateral amputee who is embarking on a 1,200 mile hike along the Ice Age National Scenic Trail in Wisconsin. Tom's hike will cross through over 30 counties and will last for several months. Tom is an incredibly kind and caring family man who has suffered more than his fair share of extreme hardship, overwhelming health challenges, and family tragedy over the past thirty years. He is a limb loss warrior who refuses to give up on life! Please listen and show your support to Tom through his Facebook/Instagram pages wherein he will chronicle his outdoor adventure!

This episode is dedicated in honor of Tom's late son, Tyler Jalinski.

Today's guest is Jay Martin, CP, FAAOP. Jay is an inventor and designer of the revolutionary Slingshot Socket. Jay took his experience working with NASA creating exoskeletal suits and developed a lightweight, fully adaptable socket for all amputees globally! Tune in and see how amazing this new prosthetic socket is and how Jay's ideas & innovation are changing the limb loss community one step at a time. Check out these sockets at - https://slingshotbionics.com/

In this episode, Jared interviews Sandra Giorgetta who became a BKA at the young age of 21 as a result of a motorcycle accident. Sandra is a delightful person with a very resilient spirit and a refreshing outlook on life. She has overcome many challenges and consistently chooses to make the best of any situation. Sandra truly is an inspiration and has great insight!

On today's episode Jared has a candid conversation with fellow limb-loss warrior and burn victim survivor Kendall Spencer. Kendall is the owner of independent music label Hidden Hand Society. In 2022, Kendall had a workplace injury that changed his entire world. Kendall is determined to be a voice for the voiceless and has worked tirelessly over the past two years to rise like a phoenix against all odds. Through adversity, Kendall has taken life by the horns and is a true inspiration!

My guest on this episode of Amputee For Life is Tom Briselle. Tom is the owner of Cornerstone Prosthetics & Orthotics in Bellingham WA. He has  been my prosthetist for the past nine years. Tom is well experienced with 32 years as a prosthetist and a successful business owner. Tom has given back to our community in many ways and is also known as a true local hero!

On today's episode, Jared Taylor describes his personal journey to becoming a below-knee amputee in 2015 after sustaining multiple injuries while trail running.

Join Jared Taylor for this first episode of Amputee For Life as he interviews AJ Sangha. AJ is the son of bilateral amputee, Dave Sangha to which this episode is dedicated in his memory. Jared and AJ discuss the journey of the Sangha family as they navigated the many challenges that were presented as Dave became an amputee and the effect it had on his continued role as a pillar within their community.