Missing Bits Podcast Channel Launched Today!

Limbs 4 Life is excited to launch our new podcast channel Missing Bits!

Introducing a new and exciting way of sharing and learning about limb loss, amputation and the people whose lives it impacts.

We will talk to, and learn from, many different people within our community. People living with amputation/s, parents of children who were born with limb difference, prosthetic manufactures and others who share the journey with them, like: physiotherapists, doctors, nurses. We want to reach out to people in rural and remote areas of our enormous country who perhaps don’t have the contact and support that we, in larger towns or cities, have. We have indigenous people who have their own stories to tell. Our community is large, and we can learn so much from others.

For those of you experienced with podcasts 'Missing Bits' will be available on iTunes and/or wherever you choose to listen to podcasts. Just do a search for “Missing Bits.

For those of you without access to podcast apps, you will also be able to find it on the web. If you have a smartphone or tablet and wish to listen that way, then we suggest the Podcast Player app, available free in the Play Store for Android smartphone.

To access 'Missing Bits' via your web browser click here

Series 1.

Episode 1.

In first episode of Missing Bits we meet Miss Polka, AKA Priscilla, and learn about her relationship with La Dave, hot chocolate and her amazing legs!

Episode 2.

Missing Bits catches up with musical maestro below knee amputee Andrew. We talk all things Navy, family, mortgages and the importance for advocating for people in the disability sector.

Episode 3.

Today we catch up with Shane an above knee amputee residing in the Northern Territory. Following his amputation Shane went onto become a registered nurse and is a qualified prosthetist/orthotist.

Episode 4.

Horses, rodeos and the importance of family. The incredible Jamie an above knee, below elbow #amputee living in rural NSW overcame the impact of a dreadful accident to go on and bring about change for people living with limb loss. Jamie rode 580kms to raise awareness for members of his community only a year after his accident.

Episode 5.

Glenn resides in the Gold Coast. He is an above knee amputee as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Glenn uses a bone anchored prosthesis and has had the Osseointegration procedure. Glenn loves to travel with his wife and makes the most of each and every day.

Episode 6.

It is our pleasure to be joined by the President of the Tasmanian Amputee Society Lyn, in this podcast. Lyn’s tenacity and her drive to continually try new things following her amputation is a credit to Lyn and all of those who have the opportunity to meet her. Lyn is a staunch community advocate and an incredibly busy member of her local community.

Episode 7.

Meet Peter from Adelaide a below knee amputee and a Peer Support Volunteer with Limbs 4 Life. In this episode, Peter shares his love of ghost tours and the macabre.

Episode 8.

In this episode we meet Kylie from Adelaide. Kylie was born with upper limb loss. Kylie is a Program Manager with Limbs 4 Life and Mum of two boys. We speak about growing up, interesting opportunities and being fully armed.

Episode 9.

Nathan is a Peer Support Volunteer from NSW. Nathan is an above knee amputee who lost his leg from cancer. Nathan lives his life to the fullest, volunteers for a number of charities, loves his golf and enjoys swimming. Meet Nathan.

Episode 10 – Part 1.

In this episode of Missing Bits we chat to the incredible Sarah.

Sarah is a Limbs 4 Life Ambassador who has been creating awareness about amputation and limb loss since she addressed her primary school at the age of six. We are thrilled that Sarah has taken time away from her busy training and studying schedule to speak with us.

As always Sarah, we thank you for being such a generous soul with your time and dedication. Don’t miss this amazing podcast with Sarah.

Episode 10 – Part 2.

We are thrilled to bring you the final episode for Season 1 of Missing Bits.In this final Episode we chat to the incredibly charitable Patricia, affectionately known as Trish and proud Mum to Limbs 4 Life Ambassador Sarah.

Trish and her husband Tom made the decision to amputate Sarah’s leg at a young age to help her get on with life. You would have heard from Part 1 in Episode 10, that’s exactly what Sarah has done!

Thank you for speaking with Missing Bits Patricia and sharing your story.