Amp Life Talk Radio

Having or expecting an amputation is not easy, a conversation to have with a patient. Here is how I handle this topic.

How do we define success? There are many different tactics for how to be successful in life, but the strategy that works best for you may depend on your view of success itself.

The path to insurance coverage is a challenging one, but persistence and preparation are your best tools to navigate this path.

Open Mic Night, tonight I take calls from you.

The difference between living and surviving is that when your living life you are living with a purpose and never let anything hold you back from living every day to the fullest.

Finding a new normal after amputation.

How often do you set goals? How often do you revisit your list? We all know that setting goals is important, but we often don’t realize how important they are as we continue to move through life.

We've all been there. If you're an amputee. Who you were before you became an amputee plays a big part in how you live as an amputee.

From time to time we find ourselves faced with a new challenge.

People often believe that adversity brings strength, understanding, and personal growth.

How do people react to sudden misfortune?

How would you answer if someone were to ask, “Do you feel good about yourself?” Would your thoughts be filled with self-doubt and second-guessing, or would you be able to stand tall and say, “Yes, I do”?

Special guest tonight

Tonight I wanted to field some questions I have seen in social media posts and messages I have received from you.

Tonight I want to talk about what's happening in our country and how it affects us as amputees and how we can play apart in affecting change.

Tonight join me as we hear the story of U.S. Marine Sergeant John Peck who lost both his arms and legs whilst serving in Afghanistan. While serving his first tour, USMC Sgt. John Peck suffered a traumatic brain injury from an improvised explosive device (IED). Once healed, John was determined to rejoin his brothers. Two years later, he returned to his unit in Afghanistan.During his second tour, on May 24, 2010, John was severely injured by another IED. In that moment he recalls thinking, “I don’t want to die here, please don’t let me die here.” The explosion took both of his legs and his left arm. Later, due to a severe infection, he lost his right arm as well. John was in a coma for three months. It took him over two years to recover.

The loss of a limb can be devastating and is likely to cause significant disruption to many aspects of a person’s life. As well as the expected effect on a person’s mobility...

What does it mean to have self-awareness?

Every few months, there’s exciting news about the latest in prosthetic technology. Prosthetic technology is certainly advancing rapidly, but there’s a catch. For most people...

Your prosthesis is an important new part of your body. It is a sophisticated tool, designed to enhance your independence, activity level, and mobility.