Refusing the Baseline
A few months ago, I had the privilege of speaking with Damien Thomlinson about his life and experiences as an amputee for an upcoming podcast I am working on called … Read the rest “Refusing the Baseline”
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Launching October 2026 for Australia’s Amputee Awareness Week, The Limb Shift shares authentic stories and wisdom. As an amputee, myself, I invite you to explore these written experiences ahead of the podcast’s launch.
“What Have I Got to Lose?”: Sonya Newman’s Road to Reclaiming Her Life
When former Australian soldier Sonya Newman reflects on the life-altering medical crisis that led to her amputation, she offers a perspective that is as refreshing as it is characteristically blunt. … Read the rest ““What Have I Got to Lose?”:…
Shifting Perspectives: A Conversation with Aaron McCarthy
Sitting down to interview Winter Paralympian and farmer Aaron McCarthy for my forthcoming podcast project, The Limb Shift, was an absolute privilege. Launching in the first week of October … Read the rest “Shifting Perspectives: A Conversation with Aaron McCarthy”
The Art of Replacement
In late 2017, Mick O’Dowd’s life changed in the span of a single Christmas day. What he initially dismissed as a “bad dose of the flu” and a nagging twinge … Read the rest “The Art of Replacement”
Limb Loss and Faith
For many, the narrative of limb loss is defined by the clinical reality of surgery and the physical grind of rehabilitation. For Nish Afinwala, an IT professional in Perth, the … Read the rest “Limb Loss and Faith”
Top End Stories – Amputation & Sepsis
Despite the busy schedule in Darwin I continued to work on my podcast, The Limb Shift. The Northern Territory has a unique way of introducing you to people of … Read the rest “Top End Stories – Amputation & Sepsis”