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Season 1

• Kendra Herber, Para Triathlete, Team USA May 17, 2022
  On this episode, we learn how Kendra Herber, author of ‘Whole - A Leg Up On Life’, became a Para Triathlete in just 7 months and making Team USA.
• RDSP & Taking Care of Your Finances with Bobby Vu, Financial Advisor April 12, 2022
  Learn a more in-depth take to understand your Retirement Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) from Financial Advisor, Bobby Vu.
• Tyler McGregor, Para Hockey - Team Canada January 25, 2022
  From NHL hopeful to 3x Olympian, Tyler McGregor talks about his love for hockey to representing Canada for the 3rd time in the upcoming 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. 
• Alleles Prosthetic Covers with Ryan Palibroda and McCauley Wanner December 14, 2021
  On this episode of The AmpuTO Show, learn all about the process to create Alleles prosthetic covers from Alleles Design Studio co-founders, Ryan Pilabroda and McCauley Wanner, and how you can get one of your own.
• Candice Combdon, Wheelchair Tennis November 16, 2021
  From bullied as a child playing sports to a rising Canadian Wheelchair Tennis athlete, Candice Combdon shares her journey in finding her sport and making ways for others to find theirs.
• Patrick Pressgrove, Adaptive Athlete & Advocate November 2, 2021
  On this episode of the AmpuTO Show, adaptive athlete and Lululemon ambassador, Patrick Pressgrove, talks about his journey to prepare for running half a dozen half marathons, Iron Man, and the coveted Boston marathon. 
• The Adventures of Roxy: Author Hillary Sussman October 19, 2021
  On this episode of The AmpuTO Show, learn more about Roxy, a tripod dog who befriends a dog with a missing ear. Author Hillary Sussman explains the process for writing the book and what she looks forward to writing the rest of The Adventures of Roxy teaching kids about limb difference. 
• AMPossible: Jeffrey Mangus, Author October 5, 2021
  TRIGGER WARNING: Medical description of trauma in audio. On this episode of The AmpuTO Show, hear from author and ghost writer, Jeffrey Mangus, about his new book ‘AMPossible: Real-World Solutions for Amputees to Accomplish the Impossible’ - a real life honest of his experience with limb loss.     
• Pole Sport with Andrew Gregory September 28, 2021
  In this episode of The AmpuTO Show, Pole Sport Champion and Male Athletics of the Year Andrew Gregory, talks about getting into competition level pole as an amputee. 
• Paralympics: A Household Name - Athlete Feature: Danielle Ellis September 21, 2021
  In this episode, 2x Paralympian and Team Captain of Canada’s Women’s Sitting Volleyball Team speaks about her journey to the Tokyo Paralympics, the challenges of training and getting ready during the pandemic, and advocating for equality at the games. 
• Post Paralympics in Review with Larry Borowsky September 14, 2021
  In this episode, Larry Borowsky of Amplitude Magazine looks back at some of the lessons learned and wins at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. 
• Accessibility Advocacy May 25, 2021
  On this episode of The AmpuTO Show, we hear from Alicia Jarvis, Digital Accessibility Consultant, talk about being in the room as a person with a disability when designing for everybody. 
• Embracing & Living Her Best Life May 18, 2021
  On this episode of the AmpuTO Show, Anika Ursuliak shares her journey surviving bone cancer at the age of 11 and undergoing a rotationplasty. A new procedure at the time, Anika's choices since the procedure has allowed her to thrive and live her best life through travel, active lifestyle, and fulfilling career as a social […]
• Understanding Cannabis Use May 11, 2021
  On this episode of The AmpuTO show, Cannabis Educators Ming Bérubé-Sam and Dawn Atkinson discusses the many benefits of using Cannabis to deal with health issues including pain management. They also discussed THC and CBD are used how terpenes affect the desired outcome of use, and the laws in Ontario and Canada. Listener Discretion is […]
• Adaptive Sailor, Golfer and Survivor May 4, 2021
  TRIGGER WARNING: Trauma description in audio On this episode of The AmpuTO Show, hear how Deborah Smith, an adaptive sailor, adaptive golfer, amputee and cancer survivor has overcome the many challenges she's faced with strength, courage and conviction including walking away from an abusive marriage. Despite everything she has gone through, Deborah remains optimistic, greets […]
• Physical Medicine and Limb Loss April 27, 2021
  On this episode of The AmpuTO Show, learn about Physical Medicine or Physiatry, and the role of the discipline in limb loss from Dr. Amanda Mayo, physiatrist at Sunnybrook Health and Sciences Centre. Learn about benefits of prehab pre-amputation and physiatry post-amputation patient care. 
• Bionics Part 2: Lower Limb Bionics April 20, 2021
  On this episode of The AmpuTO Show, researcher and content writer for Bionics for Everyone, Wayne Williams, discussed bionic options for lower limb amputees.  He also discussed costs for many of these prosthesis and what's coming down the pipe in terms of innovations like agonist-antagonist myoneural interface procedure. This episode is brought to  you by […]
• Prosthesis 101 and Prosthetists April 13, 2021
  On this episode of The AmpuTO Show, understand the different types of prosthesis available for all levels of amputation, the process for getting prosthesis made, and the process to become a prosthetist from Shane Glasford, C.P.(c), prosthetist.
• Bionics Part 1: Upper Limb Bionics April 6, 2021
  On this episode of The AmpuTO Show, listen to researcher and content writer for Bionics for Everyone, Wayne Williams, as he discusses bionic options for upper limb amputees. He also discusses costs for many of these prosthesis and what's coming down the pipe in terms of innovations like agonist-antagonist myonueral interface procedure.  This episode is […]
• Understanding Ontario's Assistive Device Program (ADP) March 30, 2021
  On this episode of The AmpuTO show, learn how Ontario's Assistive Device Program (ADP) and other funding options available for Ontarians to assist in paying for their prosthesis from Office Manager of Hamilton Prosthetics and Orthotics, Joseph Griffa. TRIGGER WARNING: Use of an alternative description of residuum or residual limb used in the audio.