Life and Limb

Life and Limb is a monthly podcast from Thrive Magazine all about living well with limb loss or limb difference. Hosted by Jeff Tiessen, publisher, Paralympian, and amputee of 45+ years, the podcast features interviews with amputee influencers, advocates, and healthcare providers, sharing lived experiences and practical advice.

Life and Limb is a society podcast hosted by Jeff Tiessen, with 27 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jeff Tiessen hosts Life and Limb, a society show with 27 episodes published.

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  Episode #27

  Tracy MacCharles: Charting Her Own Amputee Destiny

  Jul 27, 202645 min

  Tracy MacCharles, the former Ontario Minister of Accessibility, never planned to be a politician until she saw a newspaper article announcing the retirement of the then-current MPP. And so, with no experience as a politician, her political journey began. Tracy never planned to be an amputee either despite being just hours away from the amputation of her left leg as a teenager with cancer. At the last minute, a limb-saving surgery was presented. At age 59 she became an above-knee amputee. Tracy knew disability well, professionally and personally as her now-late husband was a wheelchair user and prominent figure in the disability community. But she didn’t know about living with an amputation. And so, her limb loss journey began. Tracy shares how she has navigated her limb loss journey.

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  Episode #26

  Champions of Fair Funding for Prostheses

  Jun 24, 202644 min

  Presented by Ottobock Healthcare, this episode welcomes Prince Edward Island’s Lucas Arsenault, a former professional kiteboarder and national champion. Making a living in the ocean as a kiteboarder has its risks, but Arsenault never imagined losing his leg while snorkeling between competitions. A shark attack just two years ago in Turks and Caicos left him an above-knee amputee. Now as a keynote speaker, he shares his perspectives around gratitude and life-change with audiences across the country. He’s joined on the podcast by Aaron Holm, a 20-year-amputee (bilateral above-the-knee) and Head of Consumer Engagement at Ottobock, a global leader in prosthetics, medical technology and clinical care.

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  Episode #25

  Angie Sandow: Born Different. Built Strong.

  May 23, 202644 minS0

  <p>Angie Sandow is an inspirational speaker, humourist and musician who captivates audiences of all ages with her powerful performances and story of resilience. She shares insights on responding to challenges related to her limb difference, primarily others’ attitudes toward her. Finding strength in adversity, and in her love for music, football and motorcycles, she’s a big proponent of “getting out of our comfort zones”. The subject of a documentary film and the author of “From Chemo to Throttle”, Angie emphasizes that “accountability resides within.”</p>

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  Episode #24

  Coaching Amputees to Our Best Lives - Lynn DeCola

  Apr 27, 202640 minS0

  <p>Lynn DeCola is a retired prosthetist, orthotist and technician, and now an amputee coach with clients across Canada and the U.S. through her Florida-based company Lifelong Prosthetics. She’s a Mental Health First Aider, a writer, and an international online amputee support group host, which she founded, called Amputees Preparing Amputees for Life. Lynn truly understands the unique challenges that we face as amputees, because she is one herself, an above-the-knee amputee of over 30 years. Lynn DeCola is all about getting her clients back to living their best life after amputation by bridging gaps in information and care... gr...

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  Episode #23

  Kevin Gray's "Connection" to Limb Loss

  Mar 24, 202636 minS0

  <p>After experiencing life-changing amputations several years ago, Kevin Gray quickly discovered the power of connection. During his rehab and recovery he met others who were searching for the same thing — honest conversation, guidance, and hope from people who had been there. Those early conversations became the foundation for something much greater. Today, Kevin is the founder and CEO of Limb Loss Connection (LLC), a national nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting and supporting individuals living with limb loss and limb difference. Kevin shares his vision for LLC and Canada’s amputee community.</p>

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