We're Not Stumped | Survival Stories, Disability Stories & Recovery Journeys Podcast
We're Not Stumped is a motivational podcast featuring survival stories, recovery journeys, disability stories, amputee stories, and inspiring conversations about overcoming adversity.
Not by limb loss. Not by fear. Not by anything life throws our way.
Hosted by Mike Bolland—a one-handed cancer survivor and the first person with limb loss to compete on the PBA Tour—We're Not Stumped explores what it truly means to overcome adversity, adapt to life's challenges, and rebuild with purpose.
Launched in 2022, the podcast was created to give a voice to people navigating amputation, limb loss, disability, and other life-changing challenges. Each episode features powerful conversations with amputees, caregivers, medical professionals, advocates, athletes, and inspiring individuals who share practical insights on adaptive living, prosthetics, disability advocacy, inclusive employment, mental resilience, and finding purpose after adversity.
These are more than interviews—they are real survival stories and recovery journeys that offer hope, perspective, practical encouragement, and proof that life's greatest setbacks can become new beginnings.
Beyond the podcast, Mike is also a keynote speaker and stand-up comedian, using humor, authenticity, and real-life experience to connect with audiences while challenging perceptions about disability and resilience.
Whether you're looking for a motivational podcast, survival stories, disability stories, amputee stories, recovery journeys, or inspiring stories of resilience, We're Not Stumped delivers honest conversations that educate, encourage, and remind us that we're capable of more than we think.
Join a growing community built on resilience, connection, and the belief that no one has to face life's challenges alone.
We're Not Stumped | Survival Stories, Disability Stories & Recovery Journeys Podcast
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/
