Amputee For Life

Support From The Peaks

This episode features Jason Dickens, the creator of ReDefined Prosthetics. Jason has a huge heart and is a serious supporter of the Limb Loss community. Jason has an innovative mind and has found creative ways to honor amputees and provide children with limb loss the opportunity to have their own prosthetic when they have been denied. It was an honor to speak with Jason and I truly appreciate all he does to support amputees!

Hiking With Honor

In this episode, Jared has an inspiring conversation with Tom Jalinski. Tom is a bilateral amputee who is embarking on a 1,200 mile hike along the Ice Age National Scenic Trail in Wisconsin. Tom's hike will cross through over 30 counties and will last for several months. Tom is an incredibly kind and caring family man who has suffered more than his fair share of extreme hardship, overwhelming health challenges, and family tragedy over the past thirty years. He is a limb loss warrior who refuses to give up on life! Please listen and show your support to Tom through his Facebook/Instagram pages wherein he will chronicle his outdoor adventure!
This episode is dedicated in honor of Tom's late son, Tyler Jalinski.

The Slingshot Socket

Today's guest is Jay Martin, CP, FAAOP. Jay is an inventor and designer of the revolutionary Slingshot Socket. Jay took his experience working with NASA creating exoskeletal suits and developed a lightweight, fully adaptable socket for all amputees globally! Tune in and see how amazing this new prosthetic socket is and how Jay's ideas & innovation are changing the limb loss community one step at a time. Check out these sockets at - https://slingshotbionics.com/

A Woman of Wonder

In this episode, Jared interviews Sandra Giorgetta who became a BKA at the young age of 21 as a result of a motorcycle accident. Sandra is a delightful person with a very resilient spirit and a refreshing outlook on life. She has overcome many challenges and consistently chooses to make the best of any situation. Sandra truly is an inspiration and has great insight!

Rising Above, Against All Odds

On today's episode Jared has a candid conversation with fellow limb-loss warrior and burn victim survivor Kendall Spencer. Kendall is the owner of independent music label Hidden Hand Society. In 2022, Kendall had a workplace injury that changed his entire world. Kendall is determined to be a voice for the voiceless and has worked tirelessly over the past two years to rise like a phoenix against all odds. Through adversity, Kendall has taken life by the horns and is a true inspiration!

The Philanthropic Prosthetist

My guest on this episode of Amputee For Life is Tom Briselle. Tom is the owner of Cornerstone Prosthetics & Orthotics in Bellingham WA. He has  been my prosthetist for the past nine years. Tom is well experienced with 32 years as a prosthetist and a successful business owner. Tom has given back to our community in many ways and is also known as a true local hero!

My Path To Amputation

On today's episode, Jared Taylor describes his personal journey to becoming a below-knee amputee in 2015 after sustaining multiple injuries while trail running.

A Son's Perspective

Join Jared Taylor for this first episode of Amputee For Life as he interviews AJ Sangha. AJ is the son of bilateral amputee, Dave Sangha to which this episode is dedicated in his memory. Jared and AJ discuss the journey of the Sangha family as they navigated the many challenges that were presented as Dave became an amputee and the effect it had on his continued role as a pillar within their community.