
We're Not Stumped - Centering on life stories of amputees
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<p>We’re not stumped.<br>Not by limb loss. Not by fear. Not by anything life throws our way.</p><p><br></p><p><b>We’re Not Stumped is a motivational podcast sharing survival stories, recovery journeys, and real-life success stories from the limb loss and disability community.</b> Hosted by Mike Bolland—a one-handed cancer survivor and the first person with limb loss to compete on the PBA Tour—this podcast highlights what it truly means to overcome adversity and rebuild with purpose.</p><p><br></p><p>Launched in 2022, the show was created to give a voice to individuals navigating limb loss, disability, and life-changing challenges. Each episode features powerful conversations with amputees, caregivers, medical professionals, and advocates—offering insight into adaptive living, prosthetic innovation, inclusive employment, and mental resilience.</p><p><br></p><p>These are more than just stories—they are <b>recovery stories and survival stories</b> that provide hope, perspective, and practical encouragement for anyone facing adversity.</p><p><br></p><p>Beyond the podcast, Mike is also a speaker and stand-up comedian, using humor and real-life experience to connect with audiences and challenge perceptions around disability.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re searching for a <b>motivational podcast, survival stories podcast, or recovery story podcast</b>, We’re Not Stumped delivers honest, inspiring conversations from people who have faced life head-on—and refused to be defined by it.</p><p><br></p><p>Join a growing community built on resilience, connection, and the belief that no one has to go through this alone.</p>
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Recent Episodes

June 30, 2026
Living With Hearing Loss: Janelle Parker on Advocacy, Technology, and Communication
What is it really like to live with hearing loss? . In this episode of the We're Not Stumped Podcast, Mike Bolland sits down with Janelle Parker, founder of TAMCO Learning, to discuss her lifelong journey with hearing loss and the lessons she's learned along the way. Janelle shares how she was born with a unique "cookie bite" hearing loss, received her first hearing aid before age four, and adapted to life in a world designed for hearing people. She also discusses the dramatic evolution...

June 23, 2026
Rose Booth Returns: From 14 Surgeries to "Rosie and Her Robot Leg"
Three years after her first appearance on We're Not Stumped, Rose Booth returns to the podcast to share an extraordinary journey of resilience, faith, and new beginnings. After enduring 14 surgeries, multiple episodes of sepsis, a heart attack, and the loss of her right leg above the knee, Rose found herself on a path she never expected. A former technology executive, she left corporate America behind and discovered a passion for writing and ministry. In this episode, Rose discusses her memoi...

June 18, 2026
Answering My Most Frequently Asked Questions
Over the years, I've been asked a lot of questions—some serious, some funny, and some I've heard more times than I can count. In this solo episode of the We're Not Stumped Podcast, I'm answering five of the questions I get asked a lot. Do I wear a prosthesis? How do I bowl with one hand? Have I always had a positive attitude? Do people still stare? And what keeps me motivated? I'll share some stories from growing up with a limb difference, becoming the first person with limb loss to compete o...
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- What is We're Not Stumped - Centering on life stories of amputees?
<p>We’re not stumped.<br>Not by limb loss. Not by fear. Not by anything life throws our way.</p><p><br></p><p><b>We’re Not Stumped is a motivational podcast sharing survival stories, recovery journeys, and real-life success stories from the limb loss and disability community.</b> Hosted by Mike Bolland—a one-handed cancer survivor and the first person with limb loss to compete on the PBA Tour—this podcast highlights what it truly means to overcome adversity and rebuild with purpose.</p><p><br></p><p>Launched in 2022, the show was created to give a voice to individuals navigating limb loss, disability, and life-changing challenges. Each episode features powerful conversations with amputees, caregivers, medical professionals, and advocates—offering insight into adaptive living, prosthetic innovation, inclusive employment, and mental resilience.</p><p><br></p><p>These are more than just stories—they are <b>recovery stories and survival stories</b> that provide hope, perspective, and practical encouragement for anyone facing adversity.</p><p><br></p><p>Beyond the podcast, Mike is also a speaker and stand-up comedian, using humor and real-life experience to connect with audiences and challenge perceptions around disability.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re searching for a <b>motivational podcast, survival stories podcast, or recovery story podcast</b>, We’re Not Stumped delivers honest, inspiring conversations from people who have faced life head-on—and refused to be defined by it.</p><p><br></p><p>Join a growing community built on resilience, connection, and the belief that no one has to go through this alone.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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