Missing Bits

Welcome back to Missing Bits! I had the pleasure of having a chat and a laugh with a young lady who is full of life. Listen in as we chat about dirt bikes, cycling, women's sport, American football and the affects of COVID-19. Come and meet Georgia Devine.   As discussed briefly, have a listen to a great podcast if you enjoy good stories and have an interest in sport. https://www.podcastoneaustralia.com.au/podcasts/The-Howie-Games   Missing Bits is a podcast made in conjunction with Limbs4Life and I am always looking for people to talk to. Check out our Facebook page by searching for Missing Bits Podcast and send me a message or email me at gjohnston15@optushome.com.au We all have a story to tell and I’d love to tell yours. Don’t forget to subscribe so you get future updates and leave a message or a review, it really does help others find us.

A quick chat to people on my way around the Limbs4Life Conference in Canberra.   

Welcome back to Missing Bits. Today I got to hear the story of Jay Robertson from Sydney. Join us as we talk about golf, rugby, shipwrecks, a fascinating family history and somehow a little about me. Join us on the dedicated Facebook page and share your thoughts where you can contact me to share your story. All our stories are important, and I’d love to share yours. www.facebook.com/Missingbitspodcast Don’t forget to rate, review, follow and download. Whichever way you listen to podcasts. It really does help.

Welcome back to Missing Bits. Today I got to hear the story of Chris Pearson from country Victoria. Join us as we talk, and have a laugh, about the heat, peer support and a little bit of anatomy. Join us on the dedicated Facebook page and share your thoughts where you can contact me to share your story. All our stories are important, and I’d love to share yours. www.facebook.com/Missingbitspodcast Don’t forget to rate, review, follow and download. Whichever way you listen to podcasts. It really does help.

Welcome back to Missing Bits. Today I got to hear the uplifting story of Liz Healy from Port Lincoln in South Australia. Listen in us as we discuss lots of stuff including, living in Alice Springs, peer support, grandkids and floating a wheelchair across to Adelaide. Join us on the dedicated Facebook page and share your thoughts where you can contact me to share your story. All our stories are important, and I’d love to share yours. www.facebook.com/Missingbitspodcast Don’t forget to rate, review, follow and download. however you listen to podcasts. It really does help.

Welcome back to Missing Bits. Today I got to hear the fascinating story of Vivienne Duffett from Adelaide in South Australia. Listen in us as we discuss lots of stuff including, forgetting to put a leg on, heat and putting signs on your leg before surgery Join us on the dedicated Facebook page and share your thoughts where you can contact me to share your story. All our stories are important, and I’d love to share yours. www.facebook.com/Missingbitspodcast Don’t forget to rate, review, follow and download. however you listen to podcasts. It really does help.

Welcome back to Missing Bits. Today I got to speak to the delightful Sharon Smart.   We discuss a houseful of kids, weekends full of sport, amazing adventures and legs slipping off in the snow   Join us on the dedicated Facebook page and share your thoughts. www.facebook.com/Missingbitspodcast   Contact me to share your story. We all have a story to tell about the people we are and the people we will be.   Don’t forget to rate, review, follow and download on whatever way you listen to podcasts. It really does help.

Welcome to Episode 2 of Season 2 as we speak to the remarkable Geoff Chandler. Join us as we discuss climbing, running, walking and a remarkable desire to succeed.   If you would like to share your story, then please get in touch.   www.limbs4life.org.au   https://www.facebook.com/Missingbitspodcast   Follow Geoff's journey here.   give.everydayhero.com/au/geoff-s-big-walk   Or if you would like to meet up with Geoff along the way, please log your support at:   info@limbs4life.org.au   Geoff’s Big Walk for Limbs 4 Life will cover the following towns: Canberra to Yass - Sunday, 28 April Yass to Jugiong - Monday, 29 April Jugiong to Gundagai - Tuesday, 30 April Gundagai to Tarcutta - Wednesday, 1 May Tarcutta to Kyeamba - Thursday, 2 May Kyeamba to Holbrook - Friday, 3 May Holbrook to Mullengandra - Saturday, 4 May Mullengandra to Wodonga – Sunday 5 May  Wodonga to Chiltern – Monday 6 May Chiltern to Wangaratta – Tuesday 7 May  Wangaratta to Benalla – Wednesday 8 May Benalla to Euroa – Thursday 9 May Euroa to Seymour – Friday 10 May Seymour to Wandong – Saturday 11 May Wandong to Melbourne – Sunday 12 May

Welcome back to Missing Bits for Season 2 Today we are very fortunate to speak to John Hilton from Canberra. Listen in as we discuss the joy of grandchildren, motorbikes, model planes, D.I.Y. accidents and the “art of falling over”. Continue the conversation on Facebook. Share your thoughts, join in the conversation. You too can share your story. Hit the "send a message" button on the Facebook page. All our stories are important and need to be heard! www.facebook.com/Missingbitspodcast   www.Limbs4life.org.au

Today we have Part 2 of Episode 10 and the final episode of season 1. Come and meet Patricia Walsh, proud Mum of last weeks guest, Sarah. Learn what it is like to be the parent of an amputee. We chat about growing up in Ireland, moving to Australia, having Sarah as a daughter and getting a drivers licence. I would love to share your story in Season 2. Please feel free to contact us on 1300 78 2231 (Australia only), email info@limbs4life.org.au or visit www.limbs4life.org.au Thanks Trish for supplying the following links, and saving me a ton of time. Use the links to learn more about Sarah. youtu.be/kpjWmFZFe8w Sarah chatting about Limbs 4 Life and LIFE TEES youtu.be/EAEl08os77o Sarah amputee surfer youtu.be/OrEAjHcCPdA Sarah's athletics story youtu.be/cmTniMb8EMA Rio Paralympic Games featuring Sarah's jump youtu.be/tAhVpiRq8E0 Sarah's appearance on 'The Last Leg'      

Welcome to Missing Bits. Join us as we chat to Sarah Walsh. Sarah is an amputee from Sydney, currently living in Canberra. Sarah is a paralympian and Australian record holder who loves jumping, surfing and the beaches in Canberra. Join us as we finish Season 1 with part 1 of a double episode. If you would like to share your story in Season 2 please feel free to contact us on 1300 78 2231 (Australia only), email info@limbs4life.org.au or visit www.limbs4life.org.au 

Welcome to Missing Bits. Join us as we chat to Nathan Rix from Sydney. Today we talk about cancer, a love of water, Phantom Pain and the joy of a good fitting socket. Learn more about our chat by following the links: http://www.bonditobronte.com.au https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ri6buF4wVEo

Today we introduce Kylie Franson from Adelaide. Kylie is a congenital upper limb amputee, peer support volunteer with Limbs4life and Mum of two kids. We speak about growing up, amazing jobs and being fully armed.

Today we speak to Peter Stringer from Adelaide, Peter is a below knee amputee, a peer support volunteer and a member of our National Council. We talk about diabetes, public holidays, limbloss and ghosthunting. Links to click on! https://www.facebook.com/amputeesunite https://lifeaftermybelowkneeamputation.weebly.com https://maricar.com If you would like to get involved in our podcast, please contact us on 1300 78 2231, email info@limbs4life.og.au or visit www.limbs4life.org.au 

Today we speak to Lyn Johnson from beautiful Tasmania. Lyn lives in Devonport, is an amputee and a member of our national council. We speak about grandkids, midwifery, returning to work and grandchildren who play tricks. If you would like to get involved, please contact us on 1300 78 2231, email info@limbs4life.og.au or visit www.limbs4life.org.au 

Introducing Glenn Bedwell from the sunny Gold Coast. Glenn is an amputee and a member of our national council. We speak about grandchildren exercise, retirement, family, climbing ladders and oseointegration. If you would like to get involved, please contact us on 1300 78 2231, email info@limbs4life.og.au or visit www.limbs4life.org.au 

Today we speak to Jamie Manning from NSW. Jamie is an amputee and a member of our national council. We speak about horses, riding horses, rodeo and family. If you would like to get involved, please contact us on 1300 78 2231, email info@limbs4life.og.au or visit www.limbs4life.org.au 

Introducing Shane Grant, amputee and a member of our national council from hot and humid Darwin. We talk about heat and humidity, rugby, motorcycles, airport security and wooden reindeers.

Today we are speaking to Andrew Fairbairn from Perth, Western Australia. Andrew is an amputee, and a member of the National Amputee Council. We talk about the Navy, family, music, and mortgages. This is a podcast you don't want to miss!  If you would like to get involved, please contact us on 1300 78 2231, email info@limbs4life.og.au or visit www.limbs4life.org.au 

Today we look at the life of Priscilla Sutton, member of the National Council and peer support volunteer, and her relationship with La Dave and hot chocolate. We also find out all about the Spare Parts Exhibition. Priscilla's TedTalk is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzDXK6yvS70 If you would like to get involved, please contact us on 1300 78 2231, email info@limbs4life.og.au or visit www.limbs4life.org.au 

Welcome to Missing Bits the new podcast for amputees, parents or partners of amputees. Looking into the lives of amputees and discussing limb loss.If you would like to get involved, please contact us on 1300 78 2231, email info@limbs4life.og.au or visit www.limbs4life.org.au  Thank you for listening.