Limb Strong Podcast

Getting dressed should be the easiest part of looking great—yet for many in the limb difference and adaptive community, it can be one of the biggest daily struggles.

In this episode of the Limb Strong Podcast, we sit down with Taylor Thoen, Head of Customer Experience at Joe & Bella, to discuss how thoughtful, adaptive clothing is changing lives and restoring confidence.

Born from the belief that physical, cognitive, or emotional changes shouldn't erase your personal identity, Joe & Bella creates fashion-forward, function-first apparel. Designed by top talent from brand powerhouses like Lululemon, Juicy Couture, and Kenneth Cole, they are cracking the code on easy-dressing clothing built for changing abilities.

In this episode, we cover:

• How adaptive clothing eliminates daily morning frustration

• The story behind Joe & Bella’s award-winning designs

• Why dignity, comfort, and style belong in every wardrobe

In this episode, we examine how adaptive scuba diving empowers individuals with physical disabilities to experience the freedom of the underwater world.

We’ll break down adaptive gear modifications, dive training protocols, and how this organization helps people overcome barriers below the surface.

What if a high school STEM program could turn 3D printersinto life-changing tools? In this episode, Dominic Winans of the Great Lakes Science Center shares how a team of students went from building robots to designing and 3D-printing prosthetic hands and arms for people who might nototherwise have access to them. Hear how these students are using engineering ,creativity, and compassion to serve communities around the world and discover what happens when STEM education goes beyond the classroom to make a real-world impact.

Did you know that July is National Sarcoma Awareness Month? Despite affecting thousands of families, sarcomas remain a widely misunderstood and rare form of cancer, making up less than 1% of all adult cancer diagnoses. Because sarcomas target the bones and soft tissues often deep within the body, understanding the red flags, getting an accurate molecular diagnosis, and finding specialized care is critical to improving patient outcomes.

In this episode, host Laurie sits down with an elite panel of orthopedic oncologists, radiation oncologists, and reconstructive plastic surgeons. Together, they pull back the curtain on how a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team navigates the complex journey of sarcoma treatment, limb salvage, and long-term functional recovery.

Our Art, Identity, and Disability Pride episode is a powerful conversation about disability advocacy, art, healing, and belonging. In this episode, Quána Madison shares her journey as an artist and advocate, exploring how creativity can challenge stigma, build community, and create space for meaningful dialogue around disability narratives. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on inclusion, resilience, and the role of art in fostering understanding and hope.

Caregivers' Journey is a powerful, emotional podcast episode about the resilience, grief, and love that shape the caregiver experience. In this heartfelt conversation, we explore what it means to support a loved one through life-changing injury, trauma, and recovery, and the hidden emotional toll caregivers carry along the way. From loss and uncertainty to hope, support, and healing, this episode speaks to caregivers, amputees, survivors, and anyone navigating major life transitions. If you’re searching for caregiver stories, grief support, resilience, amputation recovery, trauma healing, or inspiration for families facing hardship, this episode offers honesty, comfort, and connection.