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

Current Episode: Navigating Life as a Live-Aboard Amputee

David has a proven track record of fixing complex problems. A mechanical engineer, he now leads technical teams on major projects for the B.C. government. He loves boating and lives the marine life, literally. His 46-foot Bayliner is his full-time home. He’s a sailor and scuba diver and was a longtime motorcyclist. Three years ago a motorcycle accident changed the course of David's life. Rather than letting the amputation of his left leg above the knee become his whole story, he approached it like he approaches engineering… “another problem to work through.” And like good seamanship, he says, “It’s not about proving what you can handle. It’s about deciding what you should.”

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On Deck:

Debra Latour & Bob Radocy

Episode Title: Rethinking Rehab and Recreation

Episode Date: October 27, 2026

Dr. Debra Latour, owner of Single-Handed Solutions, a consulting firm specializing in upper limb absence, explains the importance of occupational therapy before being fitted with a prosthesis and throughout our lives as amputees. A congenital arm amputee, Debi is joined by colleague Bob Radocy. After losing his left hand 50 years ago and not being satisfied with prosthetic technology available for him at the time, Bob launched TRS to design alternative body-powered prosthetic devices for arm amputees. He revolutionized the industry with his development of a voluntary-closing device as an alternative to the traditional hook, as well as activity-specific inventions of all kinds. Bob now consults to Fillauer-owned TRS and like Debi, is a presenter, author and video series co-host.

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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.