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”
Back on the surfboard, after a shark attack
Last week, I had the absolute privilege of interviewing Chris Blowes for an upcoming episode of The Limb Shift.
Chris’s story is one of the most harrowing yet resilient … Read the rest “Back on the surfboard, after a shark attack”
Reflections on a conversation with David Hall
Today, I had the privilege of interviewing David Hall—Paralympian, and a former world number one in wheelchair tennis—for my upcoming podcast, The Limb Shift. We spoke about the … Read the rest “Reflections on a conversation with David Hall”
Meeting Tom Nash, aka DJ Hookie
I first encountered Tom Nash’s story while I was in the hospital, navigating the immediate aftermath of my own amputation. I read his book, Hook, Line & Sinner, during … Read the rest “Meeting Tom Nash, aka DJ Hookie”
Skinny Pants to Showing Off
Ever since my amputation a couple of years ago, I’ve pretty much lived in shorts most days. I hardly ever wear long pants. It actually started as a purely practical … Read the rest “Skinny Pants to Showing Off”