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How untreated strep throat sent Ron into a coma the first time — in 2015What vasopressors are, why they saved his life, and why they cost What do you do when the love of your life is fighting for his life — and four kids are at home counting on you to hold everything together?Victoria Rosas is a former Dallas attorney, mom of four in a beautifully blended family, and one of the most quietly extraordinary women we've ever sat across from at the Moms Club.In 2022, her husband Ron — a former professional tennis player who competed for Notre Dame, played the pro tour, and coached their kids on the court — woke up feeling off. Within 24 hours, he was intubated. Within days, the medication saving his life was slowly taking something else: blood flow to all four of his limbs.Victoria was told multiple times he wasn't going to survive.He did. But what came next — nine surgeries, 70 hours in the operating room, nine weeks in Ohio, and coming home to a kindergartner and three kids on the verge of launching — is a story about what strength actually looks like when it has no other choice.
Robert was born with Fibular Hemimelia, a birth defect that led to his amputation at just 10 months old. Facing numerous challenges throughout his youth, including the absence of a consistent father figure, surviving abuse, and a life-altering house fire, Robert's journey was far from easy. However, these trials only fortified his resolve, transforming his struggles into a powerful narrative of resilience and determination. Now a devoted father and husband, Robert has turned his hardships into a source of inspiration for others. He has traveled extensively across the country, sharing his message of hope and resilience at conferences, corporations, and educational institutions, reaching over 100,000 students. His compelling talks have graced stages at renowned organizations such as CNBC, NIKE, Microsoft, the CEO Warrior, and the US Department of Housing. https://www.robertanthony.us/about ***********Susanne Mueller / www.susannemueller.biz TEDX Talk, May 2022: Running and Life: 5KM Formula for YOUR Successhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT_5Er1cLvY Join Substack: https://substack.com/@susannemuellernyc?Enjoy one coaching session for free if you are a yearly subscriber. 800+ weekly blogs / 500+ podcasts / 1 Ironman Triathlon / 5 half ironman races / 26 marathon races / 4 books / 1 Mt. Kilimanjaro / 1 TEDx Talk
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We look at articles about Boomer ‘doubling down' on his Jaxson Dart/Abdul Carter take, followed by Boomer comparing the Knicks' current camaraderie to the 1990s Yankees. Next, a caller wonders if Mitchell Robinson would amputate his broken pinky for a guaranteed championship. Jerry's update starts with an AI song Boomer likes, leading into clips of Evan Roberts saying ‘Wembanyama' weirdly. Finally, the Spurs even their series with OKC at 3-3, JJ McCarthy is asked about his relationship with Kyler Murray, and we learn Mitchell Robinson will play in the finals with a brace on his hand.
A caller wonders if Mitchell Robinson would amputate his broken pinky if it would guarantee a championship.
Rob Jones is a retired Marine Corps Sergeant, Paralympic Bronze Medalist, and world-class endurance athlete. After losing both legs above the knee to an IED while serving as a combat engineer in Afghanistan, Rob dedicated his life to proving that a traumatic injury does not define a person's potential. He is best known for his "31 Marathons in 31 Days" challenge and for being the first double above-knee amputee to cycle across the United States. Today, he is a leadership instructor with Echelon Front, helping others develop a mindset of resilience and extreme ownership. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robjonesjourney/ Website: https://www.robjonesjourney.com/ Get a copy of Put Your Legs On: https://www.amazon.com/Put-Your-Legs-Survive-Recover/dp/B0G4GVP9TV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1KEMDENZ49FCJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.laDWfx1XsQ5yFzPaRoV0yv0H7ECKNzlmObgkANXhYeHj3sc1z3JKW9cs8yC5yhT7J322bMGsxormCByhe3e58X9SCyOnoPTtae1twyjVwDGdB856YBt6DwKg9-ylf5q8-z0tu_dDaw5CvdtnWxKZrmFtENajp5N_TegvzSQjSTsIP-BwxYX1R71e20hDMM5WWPBwcb5yaPaGpH2EwMDdehPYQYZiAPnbNs2YeIefeBc.quRbMBj3IdqE3hETog4aw21Ttokoatf6cagAySiOFMs&dib_tag=se&keywords=put+your+legs+on+book&qid=1778693064&sprefix=put+your+legs+on%2Caps%2C259&sr=8-1 Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer 00:36 Introduction 04:28 Experiences as a military surgeon 07:35 Different types of prosthetics 10:27 Putting on a prosthetic leg 13:00 Balancing gym workouts and running 17:57 Adapting jiu jitsu techniques 19:57 Running a marathon with minimal training 22:58 Finding purpose after tragedy 26:51 Joining Echelon front as instructor 29:36 Inspiration from fellow amputee 33:47 Importance of stressing joint areas 38:54 Motivation to care for family 41:27 Sticking with a workout routine 44:31 Perceptions of veteran life 47:04 Getting a signed copy of Put Your Legs On Join Revero now to regain your health: https://revero.com/YT Revero.com is an online medical clinic for treating chronic diseases with this root-cause approach of nutrition therapy. You can get access to medical providers, personalized nutrition therapy, biomarker tracking, lab testing, ongoing clinical care, and daily coaching. You will also learn everything you need with educational videos, hundreds of recipes, and articles to make this easy for you. Join the Revero team (medical providers, etc): https://revero.com/jobs #Revero #ReveroHealth #shawnbaker #Carnivorediet #MeatHeals #AnimalBased #ZeroCarb #DietCoach #FatAdapted #Carnivore #sugarfree Disclaimer: The content on this channel is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider.
Lieutenant Edmund Fisher spent nearly two decades serving with the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office near New Orleans. Then, during a late-night pursuit, a catastrophic accident changed everything. After losing his leg and facing an uncertain future, Lt. Fisher had to confront painful questions about purpose, identity, faith, and resilience. In this episode, Lt. Fisher opens up about surviving the accident, leaning on his family and community, rediscovering his “why,” and learning to focus on what he can do instead of what he's lost. ABOUT GUEST Lt. Edmund Fisher has served with the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office in Louisiana for 18 years. He now leads the department's drone program and oversees field training officers. CHAPTER (0:00) Introduction (0:48) Meet Lieutenant Edmund Fisher (1:18) The Accident (2:38) Amputation (3:11) Community Support (5:06) Finding New Purpose (6:59) Family and Faith (7:51) Resilience Roots (8:31) Grandfather's Example (10:01) Recovery Milestones (11:18) Lessons and Gratitude (12:16) Conclusion
"Insurance bad faith cases provide an opportunity for those attorneys to get seven- or potentially eight- or even nine-figure results on cases that would otherwise be perceived as low-limit cases," says George Sidiropolis, a West Virginia trial lawyer who focuses his practice on these unique cases. In this episode recorded from TLU's recent bootcamp in Hermosa Beach, George joins host Dan Ambrose to share insights about how he holds insurance companies accountable. A must-listen episode for anyone interested in unlocking the potential of these cases.Train and Connect with the Titans☑️ George Sidiropolis | LinkedIn☑️ The Injury Right Law Firm | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook☑️ Trial Lawyers University☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube2026 Programming☑️ TLU Beach, June 3-6, Huntington Beach, CAEpisode SnapshotAs a newly minted law school graduate, George discovered that the go-to expert witness in a major bad faith case was being prosecuted for child molestation — forcing him, with no expert-finding experience, to cold-call Gary Fye, the "godfather of unfair claims settlement practices."George ultimately earned an in-person meeting with Fye that "changed my life" and opened up the inner workings of major insurance companies.George unpacks his motorcycle double-amputation case where his client was accused of driving drunk without a helmet and crossing a center line.His trial team prevailed on a motion to exclude “11th-hour” testimony from a state police officer who said that he had watched a pole cam video showing the client driving erratically; the team reframed the officer as a hero who identified the mark in the road that the crash reconstructionalist had ignored – and that would have proven that George's client was in his lane.The jury returned an $82 million verdict, driven in part by the "sheer horrificness" of a double amputation plus TBI.George warns of a trend in which insurance companies are using AI — including photo claim assessment software and generative AI to set reserve amounts — to adjust claims, "sometimes without an adjuster." “It's really unhinged,” he says.Produced and Powered by LawPods
Senator and Disability Rights advocate Nikki Braley is due to have her leg amputated after she tried a rotationplasty and had a prosthetic leg.She was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, at 16.She has survived multiple surgeries, including a tumour removal, two hip replacements, a femur repair, and an amputation.She joins Ciara to discuss relationship with loss, and how she is finally bidding farewell to her foot.
What happens when a pharmacist of 30+ years realizes the system she was trained in isn't actually helping people heal? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Amanda Yue, PharmD, to discuss her journey from conventional pharmacy to root-cause healing—and the life-changing results that followed. Amanda shares how her 80-year-old mother-in-law, who was facing foot amputation due to long-standing type 2 diabetes, was able to not only avoid surgery—but reverse her diabetes and regain her memory after early signs of cognitive decline. We also dive into Amanda's personal health struggles, including 27 years of psoriasis, leaky gut, hormonal imbalances, and chronic symptoms despite "normal" lab work—and what finally helped her heal. A major part of this transformation came from implementing the Feel Great System, which includes a concentrated yerba mate tea and a fiber matrix supplement. These tools helped address insulin resistance, reduce food cravings, and stabilize blood sugar—unlocking the body's ability to heal. This conversation goes beyond one success story. Amanda explains how the same approach helped improve her entire family's health, from blood sugar and weight to focus and hormonal balance. If you've ever felt stuck, frustrated, or like nothing is working—this episode will challenge what you've been told and show you what's actually possible when you address the root cause. Amanda's experience as a pharmacist and why patients keep getting worse Her personal struggles with leaky gut, psoriasis, and hormonal imbalance Why "normal labs" don't always mean you're healthy How her 80-year-old mother-in-law avoided amputation Reversing type 2 diabetes naturally The role of the Feel Great System (concentrated yerba mate + fiber matrix) The connection between insulin resistance and memory loss Improvements in cognitive function and early dementia symptoms Why medications like statins and PPIs may not address the real issue The role of insulin resistance in weight gain, inflammation, and chronic disease How this approach impacted her entire family (PCOS, Hashimoto's, ADD, and more)
Magnus Podcast Episode 121 Does AI Dream of Electric Consciousness?: AI and the Amputation of Human Expression with guest (host?) John Johnson. Executive Director Emeritus and former host of the Magnus Podcast John Johnson joins Joshua Mazrin to discuss AI and our lessening ability to do things for ourselves. Is AI an inherent enemy? A necessary evil? Is it morally neutral of itself? Can the human mind be boiled down to ones and zeroes? You can guess the answer, but AI probably can't. Tune in for more. For those of you who are interested in the Albertus Magnus Institute, particularly our fellowship, you can go to www.magnusinstitute.org slash apply. We would love to have you in our conversations going through these great texts. So thank you all and God bless. The Magnus Podcast is a production of the Albertus Magnus Institute. To learn more, visit magnusinstitute.org.
That Dastardly Adam Seats™ is BACK and has taken over The Tower once again! In this final installment of our CLOUD EMPRESS actual play of PIT'S PEAK, do our players come face to face with certain doom?! WARDEN: ADAM SEATS PLAYERS: CLASSICAL GLAIZA, GNOME ANNE, HELENA HENBASKET, LOREMASTER SERGIO Thank you SO much to watt and make to check out ALL things Cloud Empress (DTRPG and itch.io) as well as taking a look at Alfred Valley's work HERE and following him on Bluesky. CONTENT WARNINGS: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE, LARGE BUGS, MENTAL ILLNESS, BLOOD, AMPUTATION, MILITARY OCCUPATION, GUN VIOLENCE, VIOLENCE TO INSECTS, NAUSEA, CULT-LIKE BEHAVIOR, RITUAL GROUP SUICIDE, LOSS OF HEARING, CONFINEMENT, TEMPORARY LOSS OF BODILY AUTONOMY/FORCIBLE BODILY MUTATION DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast t-shirts, stickers and more! Order Lore TA Shaun's Alien novel, PERFECT ORGANISMS Order Lore TA Shaun's Solomon Kane novel, SUFFER THE WITCH! Links: Lore TA Shaun's second novel, The Dissonance, is out NOW Pantheon/PRH! Buy it ANYWHERE books are sold! And pick up Shaun's Conan the Barbarian ebook short story, also available now! The 616 Files - Shaun and Sergio's OTHER nerdy podcast! A deep dive into the 616 Marvel Universe, comic by comic, year by year Fandom University - And yet ANOTHER nerdy podcast! Multi-episodes arcs deep-diving into various nerdy topics *SEASON 1 NOW COMPLETE* Check out all the socials at dndlorecast.com And send us a note! Email us at dndlorecast@gmail.com ROBOTSRADIO.net - Smart Shows for Interesting People. Explore all the awesome shows on the network. Robots Radio Network Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
That Dastardly Adam Seats™ is BACK and has taken over The Tower once again! In this final installment of our CLOUD EMPRESS actual play of PIT'S PEAK, do our players come face to face with certain doom?! WARDEN: ADAM SEATS PLAYERS: CLASSICAL GLAIZA, GNOME ANNE, HELENA HENBASKET, LOREMASTER SERGIO Thank you SO much to watt and make to check out ALL things Cloud Empress (DTRPG and itch.io) as well as taking a look at Alfred Valley's work HERE and following him on Bluesky. CONTENT WARNINGS: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE, LARGE BUGS, MENTAL ILLNESS, BLOOD, AMPUTATION, MILITARY OCCUPATION, GUN VIOLENCE, VIOLENCE TO INSECTS, NAUSEA, CULT-LIKE BEHAVIOR, RITUAL GROUP SUICIDE, LOSS OF HEARING, CONFINEMENT, TEMPORARY LOSS OF BODILY AUTONOMY/FORCIBLE BODILY MUTATION DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast t-shirts, stickers and more! Order Lore TA Shaun's Alien novel, PERFECT ORGANISMS Order Lore TA Shaun's Solomon Kane novel, SUFFER THE WITCH! Links: Lore TA Shaun's second novel, The Dissonance, is out NOW Pantheon/PRH! Buy it ANYWHERE books are sold! And pick up Shaun's Conan the Barbarian ebook short story, also available now! The 616 Files - Shaun and Sergio's OTHER nerdy podcast! A deep dive into the 616 Marvel Universe, comic by comic, year by year Fandom University - And yet ANOTHER nerdy podcast! Multi-episodes arcs deep-diving into various nerdy topics *SEASON 1 NOW COMPLETE* Check out all the socials at dndlorecast.com And send us a note! Email us at dndlorecast@gmail.com ROBOTSRADIO.net - Smart Shows for Interesting People. Explore all the awesome shows on the network. Robots Radio Network Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From Soccer to Sick Coma and Multiple Amputations. His Life and Health After. In college athletics, discipline, endurance, and mental toughness are often seen as the ultimate measures of success. For Scott Martin, those qualities weren't just part of the game, they defined his life. A former college athlete turned successful college soccer coach, Martin had built his identity around performance, leadership, and resilience. The Podcast is available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and most major podcast platforms. #Free #Podcast #Radio But nothing in his years on the field, or on the sidelines, could have prepared him for what was about to happen. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast social media like their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms. What began as an ordinary day would spiral into a life-threatening medical crisis that would leave him in a coma, cost him his hands and feet, and force him to rebuild his life from the ground up. Supporting articles about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin . And somehow… he did. A Normal Day That Turned Into a Nightmare Scott Martin remembers the beginning as subtle, almost dismissible. “I was fine. Completely fine,” he recalls. “Then I started feeling sluggish. I thought maybe I was just tired… overworked.” From Soccer to Sick Coma and Multiple Amputations. His Life and Health After. The episode is available across major platforms including their website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, with highlights shared across their Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn profiles. Within hours, that feeling escalated into something far more serious. “I blacked out,” he says. “And I didn't wake up for a long time.” That “long time” turned into a full month in a coma. Doctors would later determine that Martin had been struck by a rare and aggressive flesh-eating disease. The infection spread rapidly through his body, overwhelming his system and forcing medical teams into a desperate race against time. From Soccer to Sick Coma and Multiple Amputations. His Life and Health After. Available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and most major Podcast networks. “They told my family they didn't know if I was going to survive,” Martin says. “It was that bad.” Fighting to Save His Life While Martin lay unconscious, teams of doctors worked around the clock to keep him alive. The infection was relentless, and in order to stop it, they had to make unimaginable decisions. Multiple amputations were performed. To save his life, surgeons ultimately removed both of his hands and both of his feet. “It's hard to even process that,” Martin reflects. “You go to sleep one day, and when you wake up… everything is different.” But at the time, he didn't wake up to that reality immediately. For weeks, his body remained in a fragile state, suspended between life and death. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast on social media like their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms. For his family, it was a waiting game filled with uncertainty, fear, and hope. “They were told to prepare for the worst,” he says. “But they never gave up on me.” Waking Up to a New Reality When Martin finally emerged from the coma, he faced a reality that few could imagine. “I didn't fully understand what had happened at first,” he admits. “Then it started to sink in.” Five months in the hospital followed, months filled with treatment, recovery, and the beginning of a completely new life. From Soccer to Sick Coma and Multiple Amputations. His Life and Health After. You can listen to the complete interview for free on our website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and most major podcast platforms. But even in those early days, something stood out. He wasn't focused on what he had lost. “I made a decision,” Martin says. “I wasn't going to stay in that place mentally. I wasn't going to let this be the end of my story.” The Unthinkable Comeback What happened next surprised even the people who knew him best. Almost immediately after being discharged from the hospital, Martin returned to work. “He didn't ease into it,” one colleague noted. “He came back with purpose.” For Martin, returning to coaching wasn't just about work, it was about identity, structure, and reclaiming control over his life. “Soccer gave me something to fight for,” he says. “It reminded me of who I was.” But the challenges were immense. Everyday tasks had to be relearned. Physical limitations had to be overcome. Mental barriers had to be shattered. From Soccer to Sick Coma and Multiple Amputations. His Life and Health After. You can find the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn, as well as read companion articles and updates on Medium, Blogspot, YouTube, and even IMDB. “You're rebuilding everything,” he explains. “Not just your body, but your mindset.” And he approached it the same way he approached the game he loved: with discipline, consistency, and heart. Accountability and Hard Lessons As Martin pieced his life back together, he also began to reflect on how his medical crisis unfolded. He pursued legal action involving the first hospital that treated him. “That process was about accountability,” he says. “But it was also about understanding what happened.” Through that experience, he gained a deeper awareness, not just of the medical system, but of life itself. “You learn very quickly what matters,” he says. “You don't take time, health, or people for granted anymore.” A Message That's Reaching the World Today, Scott Martin's story is inspiring audiences far beyond the soccer field. His journey has been shared across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn, gaining traction with people searching for strength, perspective, and hope. From Soccer to Sick Coma and Multiple Amputations. His Life and Health After. The episode is available across major platforms including their website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, with highlights shared across their Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn profiles. His voice is also being heard through podcast interviews like the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast, on their website also on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and where listeners are connecting deeply with his story. His experience has been featured in news coverage, further amplifying a message that resonates across industries and backgrounds. “This isn't just my story anymore,” Martin says. “It's something people see themselves in.” “Play From Your Heart” Martin has captured his journey and the lessons he's learned in his book, Play From Your Heart, available wherever books are sold. The title itself reflects the philosophy that carried him through his darkest days. “It's about how you show up,” he explains. “When everything is taken from you… what's left? Your heart. Your will. Your choice to keep going.” Through his writing, speaking, and continued work, Martin is helping others navigate adversity, redefine their limits, and find purpose in the face of unimaginable challenges. A Life Redefined Scott Martin's life is no longer defined by the game he once played, but by the fight he continues every day. The Podcast is available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and most major podcast platforms. From college athlete to coach… from healthy to critically ill… from coma to comeback… his journey is a testament to the power of resilience. From Soccer to Sick Coma and Multiple Amputations. His Life and Health After. And perhaps his most powerful message is the simplest one: “Your life can change in an instant,” Martin says. “The question is, what are you going to do next?” Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. 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What does resilience actually look like when pain isn't occasional - it's constant? Jak Fantastic has been kayaking since she was six years old, born with severely clubbed feet and limited mobility. By 14, she was on the GB Freestyle Kayak Team. By 19, she was facing hip dysplasia, multiple surgeries, and a prognosis that said she would never kayak again. She went eight years without paddling. And then, in 2018 - unable to walk - she got back in a boat. In 2025, Jak made the decision to amputate her leg, hoping it would give her back more of her life. Before her wound had fully healed, she was back on the water. A year later, she's running remote expeditions in India and competing at the highest levels of the sport. In this episode, Jak and Anna explore what it means to keep showing up when every day includes some form of pain - physical, emotional, or both. They talk about identity loss, the dark years when kayaking stopped being possible, and what finally cracked open the door to meditation after years of resistance (hint: it started in a yoga class in Rishikesh after a Christmas that broke her open). This is one of the most honest conversations about discomfort, courage, and the choice to keep going that we've had on this show. In this episode: Why Jak says discomfort isn't the obstacle — it's just life, and how that shift changed everything The eight years she spent away from kayaking and what it took to find her way back How grief, a solo trip to India, and one quiet moment in the mountains cracked open her meditation practice Living with phantom limb pain after amputation — and what sitting with pain (instead of fighting it) has taught her What the whitewater community needs to do to make the sport more accessible for differently abled paddlers Press play and spend an hour in the discomfort zone with someone who lives there every day, and continues to choose it powerfully. About Jak Fantastic: Jak Fantastic is a British whitewater kayaker, adaptive sports advocate, and expedition paddler with over 30 years on the water. A former GB Freestyle Team member, she competed at the 2023 World Freestyle Championships and has podium finishes at World Cups and British Championships. She paddles with one leg, an ADHD brain, a dry sense of humor, and zero interest in being told what she can't do.
In dieser Woche blicken wir auf die Pflege bei Amputationen. Warum trainieren wir Gehen, solange noch beide Beine da sind? Wie vermeidest du Beugekontrakturen durch korrektes Timing beim Lagern? Wir besprechen die Gefahr von Nachblutungen und warum das Schmerzmanagement bei Phantomschmerzen keinen Aufschub duldet. Von der speziellen Wickeltechnik für die Prothesenpassung bis zur emotionalen Begleitung beim ersten Verbandswechsel. Und damit machen wir dich wieder fit für deine Prüfungen und die praktische Arbeit auf Station.
In one of the poorest streets of Blackpool, Jordan Rassas's life began in chaos. Violence, hunger, and survival were all he knew. He fought his way out, built success, a family, and a future… until it all collapsed overnight. What followed was a descent into darkness—addiction, rage, and a life completely out of control.Then one night, something happened. A small spider crawled across his arm as he slept. By morning, he was fighting for his life. Doctors couldn't explain what was happening. His condition worsened. His arm began to swell beyond recognition. Amputation was on the table.And then… something even stranger happened. In the middle of the night, as his body was shutting down, Jordan heard a voice. It didn't threaten him. It didn't comfort him. It asked him one question: “What are you doing with your life?”What came next would defy medical explanation—and change everything. Was it coincidence? Was it his mind breaking under pressure? Or was it something else entirely? This is a true story about the moment everything stopped… and something unseen stepped in. -------------------------------------- If you're a fan of true crime but crave a dose of inspiration instead of tales of darkness, The Miracle Files is your perfect alternative. With the same storytelling intensity as true crime podcasts, The Miracle Files delves into the details of each miraculous story, exploring the people and circumstances that turned these moments into something unforgettable. Whether you believe in divine intervention or human perseverance, this podcast will leave you feeling uplifted and amazed. Website: www.themiraclefiles.comPodcast/RSS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miracle-files/id1714203488Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_miracle_files_podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.phpid=100093613416005&mibextid=LQQJ4dTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.miracle.files?_t=8rB5ooQd482&_r=1Subscribe now so you don't miss a single episode!
This episode of Tell Me More features James Parr, who shares his journey from being diagnosed with a rare bone cancer in his early 20s to having his leg amputated just months later. He opens up about adapting to life with a disability, navigating identity shifts around body image, sexuality, dating, and confronting society's perceptions of disability. Through it all, James highlights the power of mindset, resilience, and self-acceptance, offering a perspective that challenges the idea that disability is something to be pitied, and instead shows how it can become a new normal filled with purpose, growth, and possibility.Produced by Headon.agency
This week on the Erotic Thriller Club we dive into Razzie Award winning, Lindsey Lohan cult classic I Know Who Killed Me! Twins! Amputations! Neil McDonough not kissing anyone as usual!
Machine gun rounds took his right leg in Afghanistan. Nick Lavery decided that wasn't the end. He's an active-duty Green Beret with 5th Special Forces Group, and he went back to the teams as an above-the-knee amputee after a 14-week assessment designed to answer one question: asset or liability. In this conversation with Joe De Sena, Nick breaks down the hard part people miss. The low points. The doubts. The shift from proving himself to owning responsibility for the men beside him and their families. He explains why standards beat feelings, why emotion and logic can't drive the same decision, and why physical training is the most honest way to build mental toughness. You'll leave with practical rules for discipline, resilience, and performance under pressure, built from real stakes. Things You Will Learn: How to transition from 'prove it' to ownership so your discipline holds when motivation collapses. How to separate emotion from decisions by letting a team or standard run the logic when you can't. How to use physical training as a daily discipline tool to build mental toughness that you can measure. Tools & Frameworks Covered: Asset vs. Liability Standard: clarifies performance and responsibility under high stakes. Analysis vs. Dwelling Rule: turns setbacks into usable data instead of emotional loops. Physical Training as an Operational System: builds discipline, endurance, and mental toughness with objective metrics. If this episode moved you, don't just listen. Do something about it. Sign up. Show up. Do the work. Spartan.com. No more excuses. Nick Lavery is an active-duty U.S. Army Special Forces Warrant Officer who became the firstabove-the-knee amputee to return tocombat as a Green Beret after losing his leg to an IED in Afghanistan. Instead of accepting retirement, he chose the harder path and rebuilt himself toreturn to war with his team. His story represents elite leadership under extreme adversity, reclaimingidentity after trauma,and radical ownership in the pursuit of high performance. Connect to Nick: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-lavery-a691871ba/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenicklavery/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nick.Machine.Lavery/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKNVniNJKTYRZpTmfyJJjtA We gave you the tools, now use them during your next SPARTAN RACE! Use codeword PODCAST on checkout for 10% your next race.
That Dastardly Adam Seats™ is BACK and has taken over The Tower once again! We continue our descent into Pit's Peak this week... what horrors await us?WARDEN: ADAM SEATS PLAYERS: CLASSICAL GLAIZA, GNOME ANNE, HELENA HENBASKET, LOREMASTER SERGIO Thank you SO much to watt and make to check out ALL things Cloud Empress (DTRPG and itch.io) as well as taking a look at Alfred Valley's work HERE and following him on Bluesky. CONTENT WARNINGS: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE, LARGE BUGS, MENTAL ILLNESS, BLOOD, AMPUTATION, MILITARY OCCUPATION, GUN VIOLENCE, VIOLENCE TO INSECTS, NAUSEA, CULT-LIKE BEHAVIOR, RITUAL GROUP SUICIDE, LOSS OF HEARING, CONFINEMENT, TEMPORARY LOSS OF BODILY AUTONOMY/FORCIBLE BODILY MUTATION DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast t-shirts, stickers and more! Order Lore TA Shaun's Alien novel, PERFECT ORGANISMS Order Lore TA Shaun's Solomon Kane novel, SUFFER THE WITCH! Links: Lore TA Shaun's second novel, The Dissonance, is out NOW Pantheon/PRH! Buy it ANYWHERE books are sold! And pick up Shaun's Conan the Barbarian ebook short story, also available now! The 616 Files - Shaun and Sergio's OTHER nerdy podcast! A deep dive into the 616 Marvel Universe, comic by comic, year by year Fandom University - And yet ANOTHER nerdy podcast! Multi-episodes arcs deep-diving into various nerdy topics *SEASON 1 NOW COMPLETE* Check out all the socials at dndlorecast.com And send us a note! Email us at dndlorecast@gmail.com ROBOTSRADIO.net - Smart Shows for Interesting People. Explore all the awesome shows on the network. Robots Radio Network Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
That Dastardly Adam Seats™ is BACK and has taken over The Tower once again! We continue our descent into Pit's Peak this week... what horrors await us?WARDEN: ADAM SEATS PLAYERS: CLASSICAL GLAIZA, GNOME ANNE, HELENA HENBASKET, LOREMASTER SERGIO Thank you SO much to watt and make to check out ALL things Cloud Empress (DTRPG and itch.io) as well as taking a look at Alfred Valley's work HERE and following him on Bluesky. CONTENT WARNINGS: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE, LARGE BUGS, MENTAL ILLNESS, BLOOD, AMPUTATION, MILITARY OCCUPATION, GUN VIOLENCE, VIOLENCE TO INSECTS, NAUSEA, CULT-LIKE BEHAVIOR, RITUAL GROUP SUICIDE, LOSS OF HEARING, CONFINEMENT, TEMPORARY LOSS OF BODILY AUTONOMY/FORCIBLE BODILY MUTATION DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast t-shirts, stickers and more! Order Lore TA Shaun's Alien novel, PERFECT ORGANISMS Order Lore TA Shaun's Solomon Kane novel, SUFFER THE WITCH! Links: Lore TA Shaun's second novel, The Dissonance, is out NOW Pantheon/PRH! Buy it ANYWHERE books are sold! And pick up Shaun's Conan the Barbarian ebook short story, also available now! The 616 Files - Shaun and Sergio's OTHER nerdy podcast! A deep dive into the 616 Marvel Universe, comic by comic, year by year Fandom University - And yet ANOTHER nerdy podcast! Multi-episodes arcs deep-diving into various nerdy topics *SEASON 1 NOW COMPLETE* Check out all the socials at dndlorecast.com And send us a note! Email us at dndlorecast@gmail.com ROBOTSRADIO.net - Smart Shows for Interesting People. Explore all the awesome shows on the network. Robots Radio Network Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For many, amputation is seen as the final step to end the agony of PAD and CLTI. But what happens when you make that heartbreaking choice, and the pain stays behind? It's Limb Loss Awareness Month—a time for honoring those who have faced limb loss, but also for addressing the hard, silent realities of life after amputation. In this special episode of The Heart of Innovation, hosts Kym McNicholas and Dr. John Phillips tackle Phantom Limb Pain, the "ghost signal" that tortures millions. We are joined by Dr. John Eidt, Chief of Vascular Surgery at Baylor Heart & Vascular, and David Veino, CEO of Neuros Medical, to reveal a medical breakthrough—a tiny implantable device specifically designed to "turn off" that phantom pain for good. In this episode, we unpack: ✔️Why amputation isn't always the end of the pain journey. ✔️The science of damaged nerves and phantom sensations. ✔️A new hope: How Neuros Medical's bioelectronic medicine is changing lives. ✔️Essential questions to ask your surgeon before a limb is lost. RESOURCES & SUPPORT:
That Dastardly Adam Seats™ is BACK and has taken over The Tower once again! We are once again the Cloud Empress Lorecast and this time we're actually playing the game! Buckle up for part one of... PIT'S PEAK!WARDEN: ADAM SEATS PLAYERS: CLASSICAL GLAIZA, GNOME ANNE, HELENA HENBASKET, LOREMASTER SERGIO Thank you SO much to watt and make to check out ALL things Cloud Empress (DTRPG and itch.io) as well as taking a look at Alfred Valley's work HERE and following him on Bluesky. CONTENT WARNINGS: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE, LARGE BUGS, MENTAL ILLNESS, BLOOD, AMPUTATION, MILITARY OCCUPATION, GUN VIOLENCE, VIOLENCE TO INSECTS, NAUSEA, CULT-LIKE BEHAVIOR, RITUAL GROUP SUICIDE, LOSS OF HEARING, CONFINEMENT, TEMPORARY LOSS OF BODILY AUTONOMY/FORCIBLE BODILY MUTATION DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast t-shirts, stickers and more! Order Lore TA Shaun's Alien novel, PERFECT ORGANISMS Order Lore TA Shaun's Solomon Kane novel, SUFFER THE WITCH! Links: Lore TA Shaun's second novel, The Dissonance, is out NOW Pantheon/PRH! Buy it ANYWHERE books are sold! And pick up Shaun's Conan the Barbarian ebook short story, also available now! The 616 Files - Shaun and Sergio's OTHER nerdy podcast! A deep dive into the 616 Marvel Universe, comic by comic, year by year Fandom University - And yet ANOTHER nerdy podcast! Multi-episodes arcs deep-diving into various nerdy topics *SEASON 1 NOW COMPLETE* Check out all the socials at dndlorecast.com And send us a note! Email us at dndlorecast@gmail.com ROBOTSRADIO.net - Smart Shows for Interesting People. Explore all the awesome shows on the network. Robots Radio Network Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This issue will review: 1. Placebo-Controlled Trial of the Oral PCSK9 Inhibitor Enlicitide 2. Estimated Optimal Individualized Diabetes Risk Prediction From Preventive Interventions in the U.S. General Population 3. Impact of Metabolic Bariatric Surgery on Weight Loss and Glycemic Control in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes 4. Finerenone in Type 1 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease 5. Effects of Sodium/Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitor Use on Mortality, Amputation, and Healing in Patients With Diabetic Foot Ulcer Diabetes Core Update is a monthly podcast that presents and discusses the latest clinically relevant articles from the American Diabetes Association's science and medical journals – Diabetes, Diabetes Care, and Diabetes, Obesity, and Cardiometabolic CARE, and beyond. Each episode is approximately 25 minutes long and presents recently published articles from ADA journals and more. Intended for practicing physicians and health care professionals, Diabetes Core Update discusses how the latest research and information published in journals of the American Diabetes Association are relevant to clinical practice and can be applied in a treatment setting. For more information about each of ADA's science and medical journals, please visit Diabetesjournals.org. Hosts: Neil Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health John J. Russell, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Chair-Department of Family Medicine, Abington Jefferson Health
That Dastardly Adam Seats™ is BACK and has taken over The Tower once again! We are once again the Cloud Empress Lorecast and this time we're actually playing the game! Buckle up for part one of... PIT'S PEAK!WARDEN: ADAM SEATS PLAYERS: CLASSICAL GLAIZA, GNOME ANNE, HELENA HENBASKET, LOREMASTER SERGIO Thank you SO much to watt and make to check out ALL things Cloud Empress (DTRPG and itch.io) as well as taking a look at Alfred Valley's work HERE and following him on Bluesky. CONTENT WARNINGS: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE, LARGE BUGS, MENTAL ILLNESS, BLOOD, AMPUTATION, MILITARY OCCUPATION, GUN VIOLENCE, VIOLENCE TO INSECTS, NAUSEA, CULT-LIKE BEHAVIOR, RITUAL GROUP SUICIDE, LOSS OF HEARING, CONFINEMENT, TEMPORARY LOSS OF BODILY AUTONOMY/FORCIBLE BODILY MUTATION DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast t-shirts, stickers and more! Order Lore TA Shaun's Alien novel, PERFECT ORGANISMS Order Lore TA Shaun's Solomon Kane novel, SUFFER THE WITCH! Links: Lore TA Shaun's second novel, The Dissonance, is out NOW Pantheon/PRH! Buy it ANYWHERE books are sold! And pick up Shaun's Conan the Barbarian ebook short story, also available now! The 616 Files - Shaun and Sergio's OTHER nerdy podcast! A deep dive into the 616 Marvel Universe, comic by comic, year by year Fandom University - And yet ANOTHER nerdy podcast! Multi-episodes arcs deep-diving into various nerdy topics *SEASON 1 NOW COMPLETE* Check out all the socials at dndlorecast.com And send us a note! Email us at dndlorecast@gmail.com ROBOTSRADIO.net - Smart Shows for Interesting People. Explore all the awesome shows on the network. Robots Radio Network Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Church Answers researcher Ryan Burge recently released a stunning and sobering report on the ages of congregants of various denominations. It's not a pretty picture. Many churches will soon die or become moribund because of one simple factor: their church members are dying and not being replaced. Jess and Thom examine four aspects of this demographic decline and death. The post Planned Surgery or Emergency Amputation: Leading with Courage appeared first on Church Answers.
As a teenager, Stef Reid had dreamed of becoming a professional rugby player. She never expected a weekend at the lake with her friends to change her life forever.Listen as Stef shares about surrendering her life—and dreams—to God, learning to thrive after her foot amputation, and her journey to becoming a Paralympian. Connect with us through email at gps@billygraham.org or on Facebook at Billy Graham Radio. If you'd like to know more about beginning a relationship with Jesus Christ, or deepening the faith you already have, visit FindPeacewithGod.net. If you'd like to pray with someone, call our Billy Graham 24/7 Prayer Line at 855-255-7729. Photo credit: Mark Shearman
Diabetes kann gefährliche Fußwunden verursachen – teils mit fatalen Folgen bis hin zur Amputation. Eine smarte Sohle mit KI unterstützt die Heilung und entlastet das Pflegepersonal. Jochen Steiner im Gespräch mit Prof. Dr. Hubert Otten, Projektleiter an der Hochschule Niederrhein
The management of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) continues to challenge clinicians—especially when conservative and interventional strategies fall short. This episode of RAPM Focus, hosted by RAPM Editor and Social Media Editor Ryan D'Souza, MD, explores these challenges in managing CRPS with Daniël van der Spek, MD, and Frank Huygen, MD, PhD, FIPP, FFPMCAI, following the August 2025 publication of their original research paper, “Long-term outcomes of amputation in patients with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS): a mixed-methods study.” In rare and severe cases, amputation has been proposed as a last resort intervention, but the topic remains completely controversial. How does one weigh the potential relief of unrelenting pain against the risk of further complications and disability from an amputation? This episode explores a fascinating, mixed-method study into the long-term outcomes of patients with CPRS undergoing limb amputation in hopes of pain relief, despite risks of residual pain or phantom limb pain. Dr. Daniël van der Spek is a medical doctor and PhD candidate at the Erasmus University Medical Center under the supervision of Professor Huygen his research focus is on CPRS with a particular emphasis on interventional pain management. Dr. Frank Huygen is an anesthesiologist and pain physician serving as the head of the Department of Pain Medicine at Erasmus University Medical Center, and has been a full professor since 2009. His expertise focuses on CPRS and neuromodulation. He leads multiple national and international research projects, and maintains close collaborations with CRPS patient organizations, in both the Netherlands and the United States. *The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice, and it is not intended to function as a substitute for a healthcare practitioner's judgement, patient care, or treatment. The views expressed by contributors are those of the speakers. BMJ does not endorse any views or recommendations discussed or expressed on this podcast. Listeners should also be aware that professionals in the field may have different opinions. By listening to this podcast, listeners agree not to use its content as the basis for their own medical treatment or for the medical treatment of others. Podcast and music produced by Dan Langa. Find us on X @RAPMOnline, LinkedIn @Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, Facebook @Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, and Instagram @RAPM_Online.
Russell Sattazhan was 15 years old when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor and forced the U.S. into World War II. in 1944, he was drafted and was placed in an infantry replacement unit. Replacements were needed so badly that training was cut short and Sattazhan's unit was sent to Europe and folded into the Army's 1st Infantry Division in January 1945. Two months later, Sattazhan's war would be over after suffering a severe wound from a German attack.In this edition of Veterans Chronicles, Sattazhan tells us what it was like being rushed into combat, dealing with the brutal winter in early 1945 and pushing the Nazis further and further intoo Germany.He also takes us to the day he was badly wounded in his right hand and part of his wrist after being hit by German fire, the unusual circumstances that helped to save his life, realizing that he needed an amputation, and his road to recovery.
Welcome to Season 2 of the Orthobullets Podcast.Today's show is Foundations, where we review foundational knowledge for frontline MSK providers such as junior orthopaedic residents, ER physicians, and primary care providers. This episode will cover the topic of Fingertip Amputations & Finger Flaps from our Hand section at Orthobullets.com.Follow Orthobullets on Social Media:FacebookInstagram TwitterLinkedInYouTube
The Amputation of Sexual Sin - Matthew 5:27-30
Bruce Wagner is a novelist, former student of Carlos Castaneda, and author of fifteen books, including his latest, "Amputation." This conversation explores his use of Hollywood as a laboratory for human behavior, crafting transgressive fiction that skewers the desperate while searching for transcendence. We discuss his decade with Castaneda, writing "Amputation" after the LA fires, the relationship between suffering and art, Buddhist and Sufi wisdom, and why fiction is our most potent vehicle to truth. He describes inhabiting his most malevolent characters with the same proximity as his saintly ones—because we're all interchangeable, all searching for transcendence. Bruce is infinitely fascinating, one of the most interesting people I've ever met. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today's Sponsors: Shokz: Use code RICHROLL for $10 off your purchase
Using Your Momentum to Accomplish Great Things (part 2) Today I invite you into a deeper conversation about movement, momentum, and what I believe is a powerful energetic shift ahead of us: the Year of the Fire Horse. As an above-knee amputee, a lifelong horse girl, and someone who has learned to rebuild life step by step, this theme resonates with me on every level. The Fire Horse represents bold energy, passion, speed, and expansion—but only if we're willing to meet it with intention and preparation. Last week, I challenged you to focus on movement. Not perfection. Not comparison. Just movement—forward motion, wherever you are in your journey. Because movement creates momentum, and momentum opens the door to growth. That growth is what I call fearless expansion. And let me be very clear: fearless expansion doesn't mean the absence of fear. Fear is always present, especially as an amputee. Every literal step forward requires trust—trust in my prosthesis, trust in my body, and trust in myself. Early on, I couldn't even imagine carrying laundry with my vision blocked, let alone trusting my leg to land where it needed to. That confidence didn't come overnight. It came from doing the thing scared, over and over again, until fear loosened its grip. This ⇑ leads to this ⇓ And that’s why setting goals and staying focused on them matters. I want to remind you that this journey is never linear. Prosthetic life is full of pauses, setbacks, socket changes, surgeries, and seasons of limbo. There are times when pushing harder simply isn't possible—and that doesn't mean you've failed. It means you're human. I've taken years off from pushing my pace, not because I was lazy, but because my body wasn't ready. And that's okay. We are not competing with anyone else—especially not the curated versions of people we see online. The only comparison that matters is who you were yesterday. This brings me to the next layer of the Fire Horse energy: boldness, speed, and passion. This is the kind of energy that's impossible to ignore. It can fuel incredible growth—or become overwhelming if we aren't grounded. That's why preparation matters. Before my amputation, I did something that changed everything: I set goals before surgery. Month by month. Not because I knew how things would turn out, but because I didn't want fear to be my focus. I wanted my eyes on the horizon. These virtual races kept me focused and helped me get stronger. These medals tell my story, one I am proud of. Those goals didn't start big. My first win was simply getting out of the house alone. That one decision led me to adaptive sports, sled hockey, skiing, virtual races, surfing, and eventually completing a 10K with a running blade. None of it happened by accident. Every step required intention, planning, and a willingness to try—even when I wasn't sure I'd succeed. Virtual races, in particular, saved me. They gave me accountability and something to work toward when motivation was low. I wouldn't even open the medals until I earned them. On good socket days, I pushed myself. On bad days, I rested. But I kept showing up. And every time I finished something I once thought was impossible, I felt alive again. Capable. Limitless. That's the power of momentum. It builds confidence. And confidence changes everything. As we approach the Year of the Fire Horse, I want you to pause and ask yourself: What do I truly want to accomplish in the next twelve months? Not what feels “realistic.” Not what others expect of you. What lives in your heart? What lights you up? This energy can either propel you forward or spiral into negativity if you're unprepared. The difference is mindset and planning. This week's call to action builds on last week's. Keep moving—but now, zoom out. Create a one-year vision. Look at your calendar. Are there trips coming up? Experiences you've avoided because of fear, injury, or amputation? Hiking, traveling, trying a new sport, or simply walking confidently in your neighborhood—none of these happen overnight. They require preparation, strength building, and patience. And that preparation starts now. I've never jumped blindly into anything. When I returned to skiing, I sought adaptive instruction. I practiced balance, core strength, and walking long before I hit the slopes. Every year, I have to rebuild again. That's life. The work never truly ends—but neither does the growth. Amputation is not the end of life. It's a beginning. A reinvention. And the truth is, anything goes. If you try something and it doesn't work, so what? You tried. You learn. You pivot. You try again. I never surfed before my amputation—and now it's something I love. You don't know what's waiting for you on the other side of fear. This year carries powerful energy. If you open yourself up to it with intention, incredible things can happen. Dream big. Make a plan. Start today—not Monday, not when it feels right. It will never feel perfect. But action creates clarity, and clarity creates momentum. The warrior within you is ready. This is the year to let them out. Use the fire. Harness the momentum. And gallop forward into the life you want—one brave step at a time. Have a beautifully, blessed week and as always, Be Healthy, Be Happy, Be YOU!! Much love,
In this episode of Minnesota Military Radio, we explore two critical advancements in Veteran healthcare at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System: a major shift toward digital pharmacy services and a proactive approach to limb preservation. Guests Include: Dr. Lisa Anderson – Chief of Pharmacy, Minneapolis VA Stephanie Walek – Pharmacy Program Manager, Minneapolis […] The post Pharmacy Innovations and Amputation Prevention at the Minneapolis VA appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.
You have to listen to this interview! Dr. James Dixon, PhD began transforming here: “At 11, I woke up and my leg was gone…” “That moment could have ended everything—or forged everything.” “He earned a college basketball scholarship—one of many hard-won victories.”What happened next changed how he leads, speaks, and lives…James Dixon' story is not about temporary inspiration—it's about confrontation. After losing his leg at eleven years old, he faced a choice most people never see clearly: become defined by trauma or turn inward, and rebuild himself from the inside out.James walks through internal battles most people avoid—the anger, the fear, the scarcity, and the moments where life feels unfair and irreversible. He explains why growth doesn't begin with motivation or positivity, but with a hard, honest encounter with yourself.James Dixon presses through external battles too. After losing his leg, the physical grind, the visible difference, and competing in spaces where expectations quietly dropped. Those challenges forced discipline, responsibility, and a decision to move forward anyway.Inside this episode• The moment trauma either freezes growth or becomes fuel• Why anger, when understood, can sharpen focus instead of destroy it• How scarcity creates urgency—and clarity—that comfort never will• What “confronting yourself” actually looks like in real life• Why your first Bold Encounter is internal, not externalGo deeper — Premium Action PlanGo beyond the story and into application. In the Premium Action Plan, James breaks down how to:• Identify the moments you've been avoiding—and why• Channel emotion into disciplined forward movement• Build a personal framework for growth under pressure• Turn past pain into present authorityPremium members gain access to deeper breakdowns, bonus conversations, and step-by-step clarity designed for real progress—not passive listening.Listen + ConnectPremium club access: BoldEncounters.TVGuest: Dr. James Dixon, PhD — LinkedInBook: Absolute Motivation: https://www.amazon.com/Absolute-Motivation-Battle-tested-Principles-Next-level/dp/B0CCXKY4SYFinal ThoughtHost Mark S. Cook — “Do you feel stuck between where you are today… and who you're meant to become? Find your next step inside Bold Encounters Premium at: BoldEncounters.TV — you can also give the gift of Premium success to someone else you care about.”Terms & Tagsresilience, overcoming adversity, leadership mindset, personal transformation, trauma to purpose, confronting fear, growth under pressure#Leadership #Resilience #Bold Encounters #Determination #Work #Vision
Mary Roach is a New York Times bestselling author and acclaimed science writer who once thought science was boring. She has traveled the world and written fascinating, humorous books about the human body and its curiosities. Today she discusses three of them with Sarah: "Stiff," "Six Feet Over," and her latest, "Replaceable You." They also talk about how our culture got so squeamish about dead bodies, and where we might go after we die. Learn more about Mary Roach and her wonderful books at https://www.maryroach.net/For more information and to become an organ donor, please visit https://www.organdonor.gov/
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Are our parts replaceable? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, & Gary O'Reilly sit down with bestselling author Mary Roach, who discusses her newest book, Replaceable You, and the quest to grow organs, build parts, and engineer the human body.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/replaceable-you-with-mary-roach/Thanks to our Patrons Hubert Górecki, Michele and David, Antonio, Luigi, Normie, Ronald Stephens, Jessica Shawley, Michelle Harris, Angel Cueva Hernandez, S MB, Tony Pryor, Mike LaHaye, Samuel Ahn, Kendrick Frison, Lori Harting, David Aldrich, allen chen, Mark McDuff, daketchek, Nathan Boorom, Steven G., Emilio Lopez Hatt, Leslie Lantz, Ken Gelwix, Nick4547, James G Avdoulos, Astitva, Dana Lewis, T, Claire Davis, Richard S, Glen Brown, Sierra Tornabeni, Sue Peters, Stefano Ete, Shawn Sellers, Adriane Underwood, jason jones, Charles, Infuriated Jurijcorn, Que the music, Jeremy Hunter, Sampson, Bhushan Nene, Paul Kruger, Sean Wyatt, Carlos Pelayo, Joey Mack Newell, Alex lakovidis, Cookiehart, W Hollifield, Davi Martin, Hd4122, Shon Bucklin, Tony Taveras, aeonoku, Shawn Browning, ben dewrance, Black____Monday, J Hardman, Erik Krasguidotti, Thegayestmanalive, YBenali, Richard Green, Brian Charbonneau, Syronn Terry, Bruce Griffith, Amir, Tom Pritchett, Guido Vermeulen, Povvy, Sigurbjorn B. Larusson, David Paul, Kristoff De Maeseneer, Scott Strum, Roni Riabtseb, Monopolyworld, Naeem C, Jayson Cowan, and Steph Dean for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mohamed Maassaquoi is a former NFL wide receiver who played five seasons with the Browns, Jets and Jaguars. He was selected in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft by Cleveland. In 2017, Massaquoi had four fingers amputated on his left hand after injuring it on a trip with friends. Chapters:- Choosing Georgia as his college of choice (01:10)- His NFL Draft Day experience in 2009 (02:52)- Lessons from playing with the Browns as a rookie (07:05)- Transitioning from NFL to retirement (10:08)- The origins of his faith in Jesus (17:46)- His accident that led to 4 fingers being amputated (23:24)- Starting VESSOL, his leadership development company (30:27)- Seeing his accident as a blessing to help others (38:03)- How can we be praying for Mohamed? (40:43)Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/
Welcome to Season 2 of the Orthobullets Podcast.Today's show is Foundations, where we review foundational knowledge for frontline MSK providers such as junior orthopaedic residents, ER physicians, and primary care providers. This episode will cover the topic of Amputations from our Trauma section at Orthobullets.com.Follow Orthobullets on Social Media:FacebookInstagram TwitterLinkedInYouTube
Grab a beer and join us tonight for another installment of Necro Overtime! We'll get into California's bid to make Bigfoot the state's cryptid, and where the bill stands right now. Then we'll break down the Neil Hopper case-the UK vascular surgeon who used dry ice in 2019 to destroy tissue in his legs, lied to insurers, and got 32 months in prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sarah is living her best childless life and Susie has a cat with an unfortunate habit. We discuss the wildly disturbing documentary Unknown Number about the high school girl who was bullied by her own mom, the reason the documentary was more disturbing than the articles we've already discussed on the show, and why experts are calling this a new form of Munchausen Syndrome. We learn about an amputation doctor who has a fetish for cutting off body parts, why he got arrested, and how he manifested his fetish in himself. And we learn about celebrity children's books, why they always cover the same two topics, and why celebrities do them in the first place.Brain Candy Podcast Presents: Susie & Sarah's SpOoOoOoOoktacular Spectacle, October 30, Oriental Theater, Denver, Colorado: Get your tickets! 00:00 - Welcome to the Show and Our SpOoOoOoOoktacular Spectacle04:37 - Embracing Spontaneity and the Joys of a Childless Life10:15 - Uncovering the Bizarre Habit of Susie's Toilet-Loving Cat13:32 - Manage Your Finances with Rocket Money App15:31 - Deep Dive into the Disturbing Unknown Number Documentary27:44 - Discover Your Style with Daily Look Personal Stylist31:02 - Unpacking the Disturbing Case of the Amputee Doctor42:04 - Simplify Meal Prep with Hungry Root Delivery47:34 - The Cash Grab Behind Celebrity Children's Book Publishing58:36 - Redefining Dreams and Podcast FarewellBrain Candy Podcast Website - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/Brain Candy Podcast Book Recommendations - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/Brain Candy Podcast Merchandise - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/Brain Candy Podcast Candy Club - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/Brain Candy Podcast Sponsor Codes - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/Brain Candy Podcast Social Media & Platforms:Brain Candy Podcast LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights - https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streamsBrain Candy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastHost Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterHost Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBrain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodBrain Candy Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT)Brain Candy Podcast Sponsors, partnerships, & Products that we love:For 50% off your order, head to https://www.dailylook.com and use code BRAINCANDYCancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster at https://rocketmoney.com/braincandy today.Get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life when you go to https://www.hungryroot.com/braincandy and use code BRAINCANDYSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Buckle up for an unhinged ride on the Opie Radio podcast! This episode dives into jaw-dropping stories, from a UK surgeon's shocking self-amputation scam to a doctor's scandalous mid-surgery escapade. Opie riffs on everything from Travis Kelce's social media drama to a mysterious comet potentially crashing into Mars. With raw humor, personal anecdotes, and a touch of chaos—plus Opie's take on Trump, the Emmys, and a lonely left-handed snail named Ned—this is the podcast that'll leave you laughing, shocked, and ready for more. Subscribe now for your dose of unfiltered madness!
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