Episodes
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Surviving Necrotizing Fasciitis
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Trigger Warning: Medical and trauma description in the audio. Please speak with your medical care team. Listener discretion is advised.
On this episode of The AmpuTO Show, Tech CEO Mark Opauszky, talks about losing digits on his hand and eventually losing his left leg below the knee that resulted from Necrotizing Fasciitis (flesh eating disease), and the positive outlook he took to recover and getting back to an active lifestyle - a dad, husband, working out "hobbyist" (as he calls it), and a tech CEO.
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Inclusive Circus Arts
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
On this episode of The AmpuTO Show, hear how founder of Kingston Arts Circus, author of Flying Footless, and accessibility advocate, Erin Ball. Erin is creating accessibility in circus to include people with different abilities to both participate and enjoy performances.
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Blade Running with Caitlin Connor and Geoff Turner
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Monday Mar 08, 2021
On this episode, blade runners Caitlin Connor (below-knee amputee) and Geoff Turner (above knee amputee) discusses everything about running sprints, short distances and marathons on running blades and the differences between below knee and above knee amputees. Find out more about the different socket setup, different blades, and techniques and things to consider when running on a running blade.
Monday Mar 01, 2021
A St. Patrick's Day Tradition - Achilles Canada
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Monday Mar 01, 2021
On this episode of the AmpuTO Show, Achilles Canada Race Director, Brian McLean, and two Achilles Canada athletes shares the 20 plus years history of Achilles' St. Patrick's Day Race in Toronto, Achilles Canada has raised millions for other organizations through its St. Patrick's Day Race.
Monday Feb 22, 2021
Just Ridin' - A Tale of Determination
Monday Feb 22, 2021
Monday Feb 22, 2021
On this episode of the AmpuTO Show, Just Ridin', Angie Sandow breaks down the many challenges she faced growing up with a limb difference and being diagnosed with breast cancer. One not to give up, Angie is an avid motorcycle rider, and can be seen performing as 'Angus' of AC/DC in the AC/DC tribute band called Bare Rump. An inspirational speaker, Angie is waiting to release a mini documentary based on her life called "Angie: Tales of Determination.
Monday Feb 15, 2021
Paralympian, Advocate, Publisher - Jeff Tiessen
Monday Feb 15, 2021
Monday Feb 15, 2021
TRIGGER ALERT: Trauma details in audio. Listener's discretion advised.
On this episode of The AmpuTO Show, we hear from 3 time Paralympian medalist and Executive Director of ParaSport Ontario, Jeff Tiessen. Jeff Tiessen is a double upper limb amputee from childhood, a father and husband, who is also the publisher of Thrive Magazine - a magazine with focus on Canadians in the limb loss and limb different community.
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Defying the Odds and Thriving
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
On this episode of The AmpuTO Show, Christian Zyp, Teacher, Moving Radio Host, and Cinema Buff shares his story of survival from a serious illness and going back to his passion with movies, and connecting personal experiences in acting with his drama students.
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Single Handedly Made
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Monday Feb 01, 2021
On this episode of The AmpuTO Show, learn about residual limb overuse from Jackson's Body Essential owner, Mary Anne Jackson. Mary Anne was born with an upper limb difference and shares her experience growing up in a time when people with disabilities were "hidden from view".
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Adaptive Athlete, Dad and Coping with Mental Health
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Monday Jan 25, 2021
On this episode of The AmpuTO Show, CEO & President of Adapt to Life Foundation, Fritz Rudy, talks about being a dad, an adaptive athlete, his limb loss experience and dealing with mental health.
Monday Jan 18, 2021
Amputation and Mental Health
Monday Jan 18, 2021
Monday Jan 18, 2021
On this episode of The AmpuTO Show, we hear from Dr. Rosalie Steinberg and Dr. Matt Boyle about the importance of psychiatry services right at beginning of the patient’s limb loss journey for their mental health.