We're Not Stumped - Centering on life stories of the Limb Loss / Amputee and Disabled Communities

Apparently, I Need a Prosthetic to Wash Apples…


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 Here’s the actual quote from a company called the LN4 Hand Project: 

"A prosthetic hand is an invaluable asset to an individual without an upper limb." "An upper limb prosthesis can determine whether or not an individual is able to be employed, contribute to household duties, or provide an increased sense of independence." 

As a successful one-handed person—a podcaster, speaker, nonprofit founder, and former pro bowler—I have to say, that sentence overlooks the truth: people with limb differences are capable with or without a device. 


And it’s not just the language. Companies like Taska Prosthetics create videos that show one-handed people doing things like washing apples, as if that’s the pinnacle of independence. 

While I love and appreciate prosthetics, we can do better. In this podcast, I break down the problem with this kind of messaging, share my lived experience, and challenge the assumption that a prosthesis defines your ability to succeed. 

👉 Let’s flip the script—from limitation to liberation. 

🔗 Learn more about my story: https://mikebolland.com 

🎙 Host of We’re Not Stumped 


📣 Drop a comment if you're living proof that one hand is more than enough.


 #LimbDifference #OneHandedSuccess #ProstheticNarratives #DisabilityAwareness #WereNotStumped #LN4HandProject #TaskaProsthetics #InclusionMatters 

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