OneFootLoose

By Melanie

I am Melanie, dual citizen of England and New Zealand. I have been documenting my life on my blog (melaniemagowan.com) since arriving here in 2012, including health challenges through knee replacement... more

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The podcast currently has 86 episodes available.

OneFootLoose episodes:

March 19, 2021 What type of ankle/ foot would you like?
That’s a question I have never been asked before!! Ummmm.. the one I was born with?! But if I can’t have that, then we have lesson 1 on prosthetic feet to come! Plus... the cover has arrived! 😍
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17min
March 15, 2021 It’s all just a bit much sometimes?
I don’t want you to think it’s all sweetness and light because it isn’t. Some days are crap ... some days are super crappy.. but we have to battle on focus on the positives. Today wasn’t too flash.
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9min
March 14, 2021 It's all in the mind set
I constantly talk about positive mind set, but I had a chance encounter with a gentleman at the weekend that illustrated exactly what I mean, and I had no bearing at all on what he decided to talk to me about.
This podcast is also available as a written blog on http://www.ryding2nz.com
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6min
March 13, 2021 How to reach that big target without getting despondent
Learning how to walk, and learning how to just - conduct a ‘normal’ day when you have to use a prosthetic leg feels like a giant insurmountable goal. So, in the context of my goal to walk the estuary track - I show you how to stay focused on that grand life goal without getting overwhelmed by the size of the mountain. These principles can be applied to almost any life goal, no matter how big or small.
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5min
March 12, 2021 Fixing squeaky body parts!
What do you do when your damn prosthetic ankle starts squeaking!?
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3min
March 12, 2021 It is NOT ok to shout at me about my disability
It’s been a wee while since I encountered attitude issues but today was a doozie. So much so I had to lodge a formal complaint and fill in an incident form. However.. do watch all the way to the end because I also have some amazing positives to share too.
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7min
March 12, 2021 International Women’s day: my top 3
To celebrate international women’s day I talk about my top 3 incur to all females that inspired me in sport: jane Tomlinson, Emma Davis and Kim Ingleby
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8min
March 12, 2021 I lost my leg due to a medical error: what really happened?
This is a question I have been asked a lot since my post yesterday. I have been unable to talk about it in any detail because an investigation was ongoing. Now that has concluded, I can tell you the story.
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19min
March 06, 2021 5 Month update: legs, bikes and fitness progression
Its been an interesting few weeks to say the least. A lot has happened, a lot continues to happen on this roller coaster that is adjusting to life as an amputee. The main areas I will cover in todays blog are progress the limb centre, the bike shop, work and fitness. This podcast is also available as a written blog on http://www.ryding2nz.com
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11min
March 06, 2021 The 2nd time my life changed for ever.
As you know if you have been following my story, I have argued all along that the amputation could have been avoided, that I knew what was wrong right from the beginning but no one listened to me. Well I finally have a decision from the medical investigation into the treatment I received in the months before my left leg was amputated below the knee.
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6min

FAQs about OneFootLoose:

How many episodes does OneFootLoose have?

The podcast currently has 86 episodes available.