The Alliance Goal Digger Podcast

In this episode of The Alliance Goal Digger Podcast, host Rachael Auyer sits down with Alexis Waller, mom of four and mother to Reyna, to share what it’s really like to navigate a cranial remolding helmet journey. Alexis opens up about noticing early signs of torticollis, advocating for her daughter, working with a supportive pediatric team, and partnering with Onny Mbagwu, LCPO, and the Alliance Prosthetics + Orthotics family.

Together, they walk through the evaluation and scanning process, insurance hurdles, the 23-hour wear schedule, cleaning and skin checks, and the emotional side of being a “helmet mom” while juggling multiple kids and night shifts. Alexis offers honest, practical encouragement for parents who are on the fence about an evaluation and reminds listeners that taking the first step and trusting your “mom gut” can make all the difference in your child’s future.

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Host: Rachael Auyer, Co-Owner, Alliance Prosthetics + Orthotics

Guest: Alexis Waller, parent of an Alliance Prosthetics + Orthotics CRO patient

Producer: Laine Johnson, Marketing Coordinator, Alliance Prosthetics + Orthotics

In this episode of the Alliance Goal Digger Podcast, our host Rachael Auyer sits down with Certified Prosthetist and Orthotist (CPO) Onny Mbagwu to demystify cranial remolding helmets for babies. They unpack when flat spots are normal, when to consider a helmet, how evaluations and measurements work, what treatment looks like day-to-day, and why parents should not blame themselves. If you’ve ever wondered, “Does my baby really need a helmet?” this episode is for you.

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Host: Rachael Auyer, Co-Owner, Alliance Prosthetics + Orthotics

Guest: Onny Mbagwu, LCPO, Alliance Prosthetics + Orthotics

Producer: Laine Johnson, Marketing Coordinator, Alliance Prosthetics + Orthotics

In this follow-up conversation, Hannah Nabors shares what life has looked like since her first appearance on the podcast. After receiving her running blade, she trained for and completed the Boston Marathon, stepped into the world of paratriathlon, and continued her advocacy for landmark prosthetic device coverage. Along the way, Hannah offers honest insights, hard-earned lessons, and powerful encouragement for anyone pursuing big goals after limb loss. 

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Host: Rachael Auyer, Co-Owner, Alliance Prosthetics + Orthotics

Guest: Hannah Nabors, prosthetic patient of Alliance Prosthetics + Orthotics

Producer: Laine Johnson, Marketing Coordinator, Alliance Prosthetics + Orthotics

Marine veteran and motorcycle enthusiast Ryan Roberts joins host Rachael Auyer to share his journey from a devastating motorcycle accident and 15+ surgeries to choosing amputation, learning to walk again, and getting back on his Harley, on the golf course, and into the water. Ryan explains how he navigated VA benefits, accessed community prosthetic care during Covid, and worked with his prosthetist to match his prosthesis to his goals. This episode is a powerful look at perseverance, self-advocacy, and what’s possible after limb loss.

VA 72-Hour Emergency Care Reporting (For Veterans & Families)
If you’re a veteran and receive emergency care at a non-VA hospital, you generally must report it to the VA within 72 hours so they can coordinate care and payment eligibility.

• VA Emergency Care Reporting Phone: Call the 24/7 VA Emergency Care Reporting hotline at 844-724-7842. The VA must get the notification within 72 hours of when your emergency care starts. 
• Online: Submit the required treatment information through the VA Emergency Care Reporting Portal: https://emergencycarereporting.communitycare.va.gov/compliance

Find a VA location or an in-network community care provider. 

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Host: Rachael Auyer, Co-Owner, Alliance Prosthetics + Orthotics

Guest: Ryan Roberts, patient of Alliance Prosthetics + Orthotics

Producer: Laine Johnson, Marketing Coordinator, Alliance Prosthetics + Orthotics

After more than 14 surgeries and a life-changing amputation, Keith Kimbrel went from fearing he’d lose his job—and his independence—to helping change Georgia law so individuals living with limb loss and limb difference can access secondary devices. In this episode, he shares how faith, family, and a “bucket in the hotel shower” story transformed his journey with limb loss into a powerful testimony of dignity, mobility, and hope.

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Host: Rachael Auyer, Co-Owner, Alliance Prosthetics + Orthotics

Guest: Keith Kimbrel, patient and recipient of the first secondary shower prosthesis dispensed through Georgia Senate Bill 101 at Alliance Prosthetics + Orthotics

Producer: Laine Johnson, Marketing Coordinator, Alliance Prosthetics + Orthotics

Abigail (Abby) Burle, founder of Love Your Story and mom of triplets born at 24 weeks, joins Rachael to share how extreme prematurity, medical complexity, and deep grief led her to create a community for other families walking similar roads. She unpacks the birth of Molly’s House—free housing for out-of-town medical families—her “Care Like a Mother” and “Care Like a Father” programs for caregivers, and why your story is not a tragedy, even when life looks nothing like you expected. Plus, Rachael invites listeners to join Alliance in supporting Love Your Story’s matching campaign so more families can find a place to belong in their hardest seasons.

Listen in and be reminded that even the hardest chapters of your story can become a place of hope for you and others.

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Guest: Abigail Burle, Founder of Love Your Story

Host: Rachael Auyer, Co-Owner of Alliance Prosthetics & Orthotics

Producer: Laine Johnson, Alliance Prosthetics & Orthotics, Marketing Coordinator

Welcome back to the Alliance Goal Digger Podcast!

In this episode, we’re diving into a powerful conversation about resilience, responsibility, and rebuilding after life takes an unexpected turn.

Our guest, Jeff Johnston, experienced a life-altering injury that resulted in the loss of his leg. But what defines Jeff isn’t what he lost; it’s what he chose to build in its place.

He’s a husband, a father, a goal setter, and someone who kept moving forward when everything could have come to a stop.

Together, we talk about navigating the workers’ compensation process, adjusting to limb loss, staying active, and leading your family through seasons of change.

Jeff’s story is honest, inspiring, and a reminder of what’s possible when you refuse to give up.

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Guest: Jeff Johnston, Patient of Alliance Prosthetics & Orthotics

Host: Rachael Auyer, Co-Owner of Alliance Prosthetics & Orthotics

Producer: Laine Johnson, Alliance Prosthetics & Orthotics, Marketing Coordinator

In this powerful episode, four-time Paralympian, two-time Paralympic medalist, three-time world champion, and four-time world record holder Jarryd Wallace joins Rachael to share the full story behind his journey.

Jarryd opens up about why he made the life-changing decision to amputate his leg, what that process looked like physically and mentally, and how that decision ultimately launched his career as a professional athlete. He shares what it takes to compete on the world stage at the Paralympic Games and the discipline required to perform at the highest level. He also speaks candidly about the role his faith played in that decision, the hope that carried him through uncertainty, and how trusting God continues to guide both his career and his calling.

But his impact doesn’t stop on the track.

Jarryd and Rachael dive into how they met, the work they did together to help pass SB 101, and what that legislation means for the limb loss and limb difference community. They also discuss what they’re currently working on and how advocacy continues to shape their mission.

Plus, Jarryd shares his vision behind the RIVL Foundation, which he founded to create lasting change and opportunity for individuals with limb loss and limb difference.

This episode is about resilience, advocacy, purpose, and turning adversity into impact.

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Guest: Jarryd Wallace, four-time Paralympian, two-time Paralympic medalist, three-time world champion, four-time world record holder, and Founder of RIVL Foundation

Host: Rachael Auyer, Co-Owner of Alliance Prosthetics & Orthotics

Producer: Laine Johnson, Alliance Prosthetics & Orthotics, Marketing Coordinator

As Season One comes to a close, our hearts are full of gratitude. Thank you to our listeners, our guests who shared knowledge and passion, our patients who bravely told their stories, and our Alliance team who cares deeply every day.

This season, we learned about pediatric orthotics, the difference between prosthetics and orthotics, navigating life’s hardest moments, finding joy despite challenges, and advocating for what matters.

Looking ahead to 2026, we’re excited to welcome advocates, physical therapists, a mental health therapist, and more. If you’d like to suggest a guest or share your story, follow the links in the description to send us a message!

We hope this season encouraged you and reminded you that you’re not alone. This podcast was dreamed up seven years ago to create community, and we’re so grateful you’re here. Thank you for being part of our first season. We can’t wait for what’s next!

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Host: Rachael Auyer, Co-Owner of Alliance Prosthetics & Orthotics

Producer: Laine Johnson, Alliance Prosthetics & Orthotics, Marketing Assistant

In this episode, we sit down with Alliance P&O patient Hannah Nabors for a powerful and inspiring conversation about resilience, faith, and the fight for better prosthetic access. 

Hannah shares the traumatic story of losing her left leg below the knee, the challenging journey that followed, and the determination driving her biggest dream: running the Boston Marathon. She opens up about her passion for the So Everybody Can Move GA movement, why it means so much to her, and why she’s committed to fighting for insurance coverage of secondary prosthetic devices so more people can reclaim their mobility.

Throughout the conversation, Hannah reflects on how her faith carried her through the toughest moments, how she uses her story to bring glory to the Lord, and how her incredible community in Rome, GA, has supported her every step of the way.

This episode is filled with heart, purpose, and unstoppable strength, one you won't want to miss. 

SEBCM GA: 

https://soeverybodycanmove.org/state/georgia/

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Guest: Hannah Nabors, Prosthetic Patient of Alliance Prosthetics and Orthotics

Host: Rachael Auyer, Co-Owner of Alliance Prosthetics & Orthotics

Producer: Laine Johnson, Alliance Prosthetics & Orthotics, Marketing Assistant