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Life & Limb - A monthly podcast about Living Well with Limb Loss


Current Episode: Rescue by Fire: Michael Laughlin's Triumph over Trauma

Motivational speaker Michael Laughlin has brought his extraordinary story of trauma, love, resilience, hope and triumph to readers with his new book “Untapped 60” to encourage others to face vulnerabilities and find strength in the face of adversity. Mike is a career firefighter with Kingston Fire & Rescue. He has faced unimaginable personal and professional challenges in his life and is the only full-time above-knee firefighter in Canada.


Life & Limb Podcast is made possible with the support of Ontario Creates.


On Deck:

Hosted by

Jeff Tiessen, PLY

Double-arm amputee and Paralympic gold-medalist Jeff Tiessen is the founder and publisher of thrive magazine. He's an award-winning writer with over 1,000 published features to his credit. Recognized for his work on and off the athletic track, Jeff is an inductee in the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame. Jeff is a respected educator, advocate and highly sought-after public speaker.