We’re Not Stumped | Motivational Podcast Featuring Survival Stories, Recovery Journeys & Disability Stories
We’re not stumped.
Not by limb loss. Not by fear. Not by anything life throws our way.
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. 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.
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.
These are more than just stories—they are recovery stories and survival stories that provide hope, perspective, and practical encouragement for anyone facing adversity.
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.
If you’re searching for a motivational podcast, survival stories podcast, or recovery story podcast, We’re Not Stumped delivers honest, inspiring conversations from people who have faced life head-on—and refused to be defined by it.
Join a growing community built on resilience, connection, and the belief that no one has to go through this alone.
We’re Not Stumped | Motivational Podcast Featuring Survival Stories, Recovery Journeys & Disability Stories
When You’re the “Limb Loss Friend” Everyone Texts
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What happens when a limb loss story hits the news—and suddenly everyone you know is texting you about it?
If you’re part of the limb loss community, you know exactly what that feels like.
In this solo episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland dives into the experience of being “the limb loss friend”—the person people turn to when they don’t fully understand what they’re seeing, but want to connect.
This episode goes beyond the texts to explore what those moments reveal: the gap between public perception and the real, everyday experience of living with limb loss.
Mike discusses:
• What it feels like when everyone sends you the same story
• Why people reach out—and why it usually comes from a good place
💡 Mike also introduces Enable Review—a community-powered platform where amputees can share real, experience-based feedback about prosthetists, orthotists, and clinics.
Because when someone is new to limb loss, they shouldn’t have to rely on headlines or guesswork to make life-changing decisions—they should learn from people who have actually lived it.
👉 Learn more or share your experience: https://enablereview.com
Want to be considered as a guest? Fill out the form here: https://werenotstumped.com/podcast-guest-information/
Learn more about our host Mike Bolland: https://mikebolland.com/
