All Episodes
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Surviving the Unthinkable - Katy Grainger
On this episode of The AMP’D UP211 Podcast, host Rick Bontkowski welcomes Katy Grainger, a sepsis survivor whose life changed forever in the span of just a few days. W...
Firefighter. Amputee. History Maker - Michael Laughlin
What does it take to return to one of the most physically demanding jobs on earth, after losing your leg? In this unforgettable episode of The AMP’D UP211 Podcast, hos...
The Comeback Kid - Parker Byrd
In this powerful episode of The AMP’D UP211 Podcast, host Rick Bontkowski sits down with Parker Byrd, a standout athlete, college baseball player, and the first NCAA D...
The Relentless Climb Back - Tom Jalinski
What does it take to stare down adversity and keep climbing, literally?In this episode of The AMP’D UP211 Podcast, host and creator Rick Bontkowski sits down with Tom ...
Strength Beyond the Scale - Mark Ksobiech
What happens when determination outweighs despair?In this powerful episode of The AMP’D UP211 Podcast, host Rick Bontkowski sits down with Mark Ksobiech, an amputee wh...
Limb Preservation Foundation - Hope Beyond Limits 2025 - PART 2
Part 2 of this special live series brings you straight to the heart of the 2025 Limb Preservation Foundation Symposium, where leaders in medicine, technology, advocacy...
Limb Preservation Foundation - Hope Beyond Limits 2025 - PART 1
Recorded live at the 2025 Limb Preservation Foundation Symposium in Golden Colorado, this is Part 1 of a powerful two-part AMP’D UP211 series that captures the energy,...
Limbs For Life - Randy Titony
What does it take to change a life with the gift of mobility?In this inspiring episode of The AMP’D UP211 Podcast, host Rick Bontkowski, a right below-knee amputee, an...
Rebuilt to Rock - Jason Barnes
Meet Jason Barnes, the drummer who defied the odds after losing his arm in an accident. He didn’t just return to drumming… he revolutionized it. With the help of cutti...
Barbering, Business, and Beating the Odds - Travis Sanders
What happens when life throws you a challenge that changes everything? For Travis Sanders, losing his leg wasn’t the end but the beginning of a powerful new chapter. I...
Comedy, Cancer, and Kicking Ass – Woody Roseland Speaks
On this episode of The AMP'D UP211 Podcast, host Rick Bontkowski, a right below-the-knee (RBK) amputee, sits down with the unstoppable Woody Roseland. From surviving c...
ADVERSITY, ADVENTURE, AND ARMOUR William Pike
What does it take to turn unimaginable adversity into an extraordinary life of purpose? In this compelling episode of The AMP'D UP211 Podcast, host and creator Rick Bo...
LOST, FOUND, FORGIVEN Eric LeMarque
In this gripping episode of The AMP'D UP211 Podcast, host and creator Rick Bontkowski sits down with Eric LeMarque, a former professional hockey player and snowboarder...
MISSION, MUSIC, MOBILITY Billy Brimblecom
Get ready for an unforgettable episode of The AMP'D UP211 Podcast! Join host and creator Rick Bontkowski, a right-leg amputee and passionate advocate, as he sits down ...
WHEN COSI TALKS, HEALING BEGINS Cosi Belloso
In this inspiring episode of The AMP'D UP211 Podcast, host Rick Bontkowski, a right below-the-knee (RBK) amputee, sits down with Cosi Belloso, a renowned physical ther...
A LIFELINE FOR LIMBS Marcy Rubic
In this powerful episode of The AMP'D UP211 Podcast, host and creator Rick Bontkowski, a right below-the-knee amputee, sits down with Marcy Rubic, a leader in the nonp...
FORGED BY FAITH Josh Reed
Join host and creator Rick Bontkowski, a right below-the-knee amputee, for an inspiring episode of The AMP'D UP211 Podcast—a show dedicated to empowering and uplifting...
SURVIVING THE UNTHINKABLE Penny Fisher
Today we have an extraordinary guest who has faced unbelievable challenges and emerged stronger than ever. Penny Fisher, a former model and now an author and motivatio...
BE MORE ADAPTIVE Caitlin Conner
We are proud to present Caitlin Conner. Raised in a small town in central Texas, Caitlin’s life took a dramatic turn just before her 24th birthday. A motorcycle accide...
FROM AMPUTATION TO ASPIRATION Scott Odom
We are proud to present Scott Odom, a true testament to the power of resilience and determination. At just 14 years old, Scott faced a life-altering challenge when he ...
